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Automation could displace 800 million workers worldwide by 2030, study says

Automation could displace 800 million workers worldwide by 2030, study says

But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.

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Man who deactivated Trump's Twitter account: 'I didn't break any rules'

Man who deactivated Trump's Twitter account: 'I didn't break any rules'

TechCrunch has tracked down the former Twitter employee who claims to be responsible for the famous 11-minute outage. He's a twenty-something from Germany who says it was all just a mistake.

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What we're learning about the science of sleep

If you woke up this morning feeling less than refreshed, join the club: The CDC reports that more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep.
by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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Can police track you through your cellphone without a warrant?

Can police track you through your cellphone without a warrant?

The Supreme Court wrestles again with interpreting the rules of the digital era and whether police need to get a search warrant to obtain cellphone location information.
by Nina Totenberg

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YouTube faces increased criticism that it's unsafe for kids

YouTube faces increased criticism that it's unsafe for kids

Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.

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Dance by the light of the 2017 supermoon: The how and when

Dance by the light of the 2017 supermoon: The how and when

The last and only visible such moon of 2017 will appear Dec. 3. The best time to see it is at sunset or the following morning at sunrise, when the moon is near the horizon.
by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

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Volunteering abroad? Read this before you post that selfie

Volunteering abroad? Read this before you post that selfie

You may think it's a noble idea to photograph yourself helping poor children in a faraway country. A new campaign has a different perspective.
by NPR Staff

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