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Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research

Scientists around the world are working to correct a problem with genetic health information — too much of it is currently based on samples of Europeans.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on Sunday.

How China Uses Twitter And Facebook To Share Disinformation About Hong Kong

Russia gets most of the attention when it comes to malicious use of social media by state actors. The protests in Hong Kong have made clear China is using the same playbook.

Memorial event for Member of Parliament Jo Cox, of the Labour Party. Her murder by a man radicalized on the Internet prompted Parliament to examine digital threats to lawmakers, especially women in the United Kingdom.

Trolled Online, Women In Politics Fight To Hold Big Tech Accountable In The U.K.

The move in Europe to get tough on tech is partly thanks to an awakening that began with the experiences of women in politics.

Trolled Online, Women In Politics Fight To Hold Big Tech Accountable In The U.K.

The move in Europe to get tough on tech is partly thanks to an awakening that began with the experiences of women in politics.

Brunch Query: What Does It Really Mean To 'Go Dutch'?

On this week's Word Watch, we take a look at how the term "going Dutch" went from insult to the norm.

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near a temporary check point on the road leading toward an Independence Day parade venue during lockdown in Srinagar, in Indian-controlled Kashmir, on Thursday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that stripping the disputed Kashmir region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions has helped unify the country.

India's Modi Defends Moves In Kashmir As Lockdown Continues

India has split the state into two territories and shut off phone, Internet and cable TV service in the disputed region since early August.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. (left), and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., have been barred from visiting Israel and Palestinian territories by government officials.

Reps. Omar And Tlaib Barred From Visiting Israel After Trump Supports A Ban

Israeli officials reversed a decision to allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to visit the country. The two have been vocal critics of the Israeli government.

President Trump speaks to about 5,000 contractors at the Shell Chemicals Petrochemical Complex on Tuesday in Monaca, Pa.

Democratic Candidates Call Trump A White Supremacist, A Label Some Say Is 'Too Simple'

Several Democratic candidates have ascribed the label to President Trump, but some who track hate and extremism wonder if that's a good idea.

Ibram X. Kendi Says No One Is 'Not Racist.' So What Should We Do?

His new book How To Be Antiracist is a manual to follow; the author writes that "being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination."

Democratic Candidates Call Trump A White Supremacist, A Label Some Say Is 'Too Simple'

Several Democratic candidates have ascribed the label to President Trump, but some who track hate and extremism wonder if that's a good idea.

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