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On Depop, Sellers Are Pushing Shady Secondhand Pills Mar 21, 2022

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The popular ecommerce site is riddled with half-used packets of diet pills and harmful health supplements, highlighting the need for tougher regulation.

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Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall Mar 18, 2022

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Apps like Tinder, Google Maps, and Telegram give activists a way to share what's really going on in Ukraine—for now.

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How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System Mar 17, 2022

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The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound.

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The Great Tech Hub Exodus Didn't Quite Happen Mar 16, 2022

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Two years into the pandemic, US tech jobs remain concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But a new set of cities is gaining ground.

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The Problem With Big Tech's Wartime Push Against Putin Mar 15, 2022

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Plus: Silicon Valley’s response to Snowden, stories that shift reality, and a culmination of catastrophes.

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In Ukraine, Online Gig Workers Keep Coding Through the War Mar 14, 2022

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The country is a large supplier of contract labor through platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. The ongoing crisis with Russia exposes weaknesses in that system.

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High Above Ukraine, Satellites Get Embroiled in the War Mar 11, 2022

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While the Russian invasion rages on the ground, companies that operate data-collecting satellites find themselves in an awkward position.

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Today's Startups Are Flush With Cash—and Watching Every Penny Mar 10, 2022

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Investors have poured money into startups the past few years. Now, founders worry about a changing market and the rising cost of retaining employees.

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How to Move Your Shop or Business Online Mar 09, 2022

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The pandemic prompted entrepreneurs to move their brick-and-mortars into the digital sphere. Here's what worked for me and other small business owners.

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The Original Hybrid Workers Can Teach Us How to Do It Right Mar 08, 2022

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Over 50 years ago, they trialed “part-time telecommuting.” The pandemic-driven model has problems, but early adopters think they can be fixed.

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