Articles filed under Washington Post
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Twitter exec on fake news: 'We are not the arbiters of truth'Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - There are lots of things you can't do on Twitter. You can't threaten violence, post pornography or wear a swastika in your profile pic. But you can lie. Twitter made cle...
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States, FCC on collision course over net neutralityFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - State governments are becoming a pivotal player in the battle over net neutrality. In recent weeks, legislatures stretching from California to Massachusetts have introdu...
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Analysis: How some cities are attracting 5G ahead of othersFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - As communities nationwide wait to learn how high-speed mobile networks will figure in a long-promised infrastructure plan, some cities are already attracting private inv...
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A new (and free) chatbot may help employees report instances of harassmentFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the Spot service can help employees determine if harassment took place. The service allows employees...
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How to watch ski jumping at the 2018 Winter OlympicsFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Q: What is ski jumping? Ski jumping is one of the Nordic Olympic sports. Competitors slide down a ramp and launch themselves into the air, trying to maintain perfec...
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How to watch snowboarding at the 2018 Winter OlympicsFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Q: What is snowboarding? A: Snowboarding is a relatively new sport, invented in the 1960s and '70s. The sport quickly grew and was on the program for the inaugural ...
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How to watch Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter OlympicsFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Q: What is Alpine skiing? A: Alpine skiing - also known as downhill skiing - is a race between skiers, the mountain and the clock. While the length of the course, n...
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Analysis: Why Twitter is now profitable for the first time everFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Twitter posted a surprise profit in its Thursday earnings report - marking the first time it's ever made money as a public company. The company attributed its improved f...
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How to watch short-track speedskating at the 2018 Winter OlympicsFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Q: What is short-track speedskating? Short-track speedskating is a high-octane sport in which passing and crashing are common. It's also relatively new to the Olymp...
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Breaking up with your smartphone is really hard (just ask these people)Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Maya Oren wants to dial back her dependence on her smartphone. She plans to do it slowly by getting a new phone - a simple one that doesn't download apps or take photos ...