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Iran Struggles To Create An Intranet To Block Global Sites

Recent protests in Iran have rekindled calls by hardliners to cut the country's Internet off from the world. But government dysfunction has made it difficult.

Sen. Orrin Hatch's social media team offered many examples of "proof of life" on Monday night.

Orrin Hatch Would Like You To Know He's Still Alive

After Google search results erroneously said the Utah senator had died in 2017, Hatch's staff had fun on social media showing that their boss was alive and well.

Actors Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in a scene from Marriage Story. The award-winning 2019 film can be watched with audio description that conveys scenes to viewers who are visually impaired. But Parasite, another popular award-winner, has not included such descriptions.

There's A Better Way To 'Dub' Movie Audio For Visually Impaired Fans

Most non-English films made outside the U.S. are inaccessible to many of the 26.9 million visually impaired Americans. "Dubbing just tells us the dialogue," one disability rights activist explains.

YouTube Goes Down For More Than An Hour

YouTube’s video streaming service went out for more than an hour on Tuesday, apparently affecting locations around the world.

Police officers and visitors wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus, walk in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Sunday.

South Korea Faces New Spike In COVID-19 After Months Of Low Infection Rates

Officials believe church gatherings in the greater Seoul region are largely responsible for a sudden increase in COVID-19 infections. South Korea had been praised for its control of the virus.

With new coronavirus infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts are discouraging group get-togethers, especially those that involve drinking. In this photo patrons enjoy a beer outside the Central Market in Los Angeles, this week.

Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars

Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to reconsider going out this weekend. Or how to stay safe if you do.

A man wears a mask while crossing a street in front of a Cable Car in San Francisco, Sunday, March 15, 2020.

6 Bay Area Counties In California Order Shelter-In-Place

The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday in a desperate attempt by officials to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Gov. Gavin Newsom updates the public about California's response to the coronavirus outbreak during a press conference in Sacramento, March 15, 2020.

California Governor Calls For Closure Of All Bars, Wineries To Combat Coronavirus Spread

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close and urged seniors and people with chronic health conditions to isolate themselves at home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

In 2018, Twitter released an archive of thousands of accounts that the platform determined were involved in potentially state-backed information campaigns. Since then, it has continued to make announcements of its efforts to remove accounts spreading disinformation.

Twitter Removes Thousands Of Accounts For Manipulating Their Platform

Many accounts Twitter has suspended or removed have been added to a growing archive of tweets identified as part of "state-backed information operations."

Co-founder Martin Pichinson stands behind a window at Sherwood Partners, which helps shut down startups in financial trouble.

The 'Undertaker Of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy As Startups Lay Off Thousands

The coronavirus pandemic has gutted many tech startups. Tens of thousands of workers are now unemployed, and companies are shutting down.

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