The accused sex trafficker’s demise in jail puts at risk not only his victims’ quest for justice but also our public trust.
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Analysis: Will Trump root out internet extremism? Experts are doubtful
The president is calling for tech companies to shut down rhetoric that could lead to violence, while accusing the same companies of censoring conservative groups.
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Commentary: Democratic congressman shames his own constituents, and himself
Defenders of Joaquin Castro’s tweet don’t understand the line between criticism and harassment.
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Teen worker gets on Walmart store intercom: ‘Nobody should work here – ever’
The employee’s minutelong condemnation of his employer catches fire on social media.
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Your next job interview may start with a text
Employers are adding text-messaging platforms to the hiring process, to coordinate interview logistics or ask initial screening questions before taking time for a phone or in-person interview.
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Despite criticism, Melania Trump sticks to anti-bully pulpit
The first lady urges an online-safety conference to draw motivation from ‘negative words’ directed at them.
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7-year-old toy reviewer on YouTube becomes a toy himself
Walmart is selling action figures in his likeness and other toys under the Ryan’s World brand.
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Young Americans see online bullying as a serious problem
A news poll also finds that about half of both young people and their parents view social media as having a mostly negative effect.
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Federal regulators seek to oust Tesla’s Elon Musk
The Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk falsely tweeted that he secured funding to take the company private at $420 per share.
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Twitter permanently bans conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
The company said in a statement that Jones had repeatedly violated its terms of service regarding abusive behavior.