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Facebook's language gaps weaken screening of hate, terrorism

Across the Middle East, journalists, activists and others have long accused Facebook of censoring their speech. In India and Myanmar, political groups use the social network to incite violence. All of it frequently slips through Facebook's efforts to police its social media platforms because of a shortage of moderators who speak local languages and understand cultural contexts.
by The Associated Press

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People or profit? Facebook papers show deep conflict within

People or profit? Facebook papers show deep conflict within

From complaints whistleblower Frances Haugen has filed along with redacted internal documents obtained by The Associated Press, the picture of the mighty Facebook that emerges is of a troubled, internally conflicted company, where data on the harms it causes is abundant but solutions are halting at best.
by The Associated Press

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Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight explained

Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight explained

The Biden administration hopes to help fund its agenda by cracking down on tax evasion, but its plan to require more bank information is drawing strong opposition from GOP lawmakers and banks.
by Scott Horsley

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Your questions on office small talk, new commutes and changing careers

Your questions on office small talk, new commutes and changing careers

Want to opt out of small talk at work? Wondering how to handle a low GPA on job applications? Life Kit posed your anonymous questions about work and job searching to experts from our show.
by Becky Harlan, Bronson Arcuri and Trish Pickelhaupt

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Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?

Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?

Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by Greg Rosalsky

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When this hedge fund buys local newspapers, democracy suffers

When this hedge fund buys local newspapers, democracy suffers

NPR's A Martínez talks to McKay Coppins of The Atlantic about how a hedge fund, Alden Global Capital, is buying and then gutting newspapers — and the implications for democracy.
by Rachel Treisman

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