Technology : NPR

Facebook says it’s directing users across its platforms to more reliable information from established public health organizations in order to prevent the spread of false content.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a virtual campaign event on March 13. Since the coronavirus outbreak has grounded campaigning, his staff has spun up a strategy for reaching voters on the internet and TV more aggressively.

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Claire Wardle on the TED stage.

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Margrethe Vestager on the TED stage.

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Zeynep Tufekci on the TED stage.

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Adam Alter on the TED stage.

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Edward Snowden on the TED stage.

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Women take a selfie as they wear face masks in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. ‏Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Now the government is carrying out cellphone surveillance of people who may have come into contact with the virus.

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Many parents suddenly have the task of making sure their kids learn while adjusting to a new life of managing working from home.

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Cities including San Francisco are telling residents to stay home, contributing to increased use of video chats and other online communications.

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Kate Walton, the CEO of Steyer Content, in her home office on Bainbridge Island, a ferry ride away from Seattle. Her company does $9 million in sales annually, providing marketing materials for companies such as Microsoft.

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View Of Satellite In Space.

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