Twitter has been shrouded in controversy, especially around the Twitter Blue service. Twitter has announced that it will resume the Twitter Blue service as of Monday, December 13th. The service will remain […]
The Relaunch of Twitter Blue
(Opinion) Cyber Security and the Privilege of Privacy
If you use social media, you undoubtedly find yourself wasting away hours of your life looped into endless streams of content. The algorithms are ever evolving to keep you hooked on a steady flow of content tailored to your interests.
(Opinion) The Deliberate Attacks on U.S. Power Stations
The attacks on the power stations are connected to Right Wing extremism and could be a precursor to more attacks on America’s infrastructure.
Meta Threatens to Remove US News From Facebook
A new law aimed at helping smaller news organizations is currently in the works in the United States. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would make it easier for these smaller outlets […]
(Opinion) Domestic Terrorism and the Media’s Dangerous Rhetoric
Over the weekend, domestic terrorists attacked two power stations in Moore County North Carolina. The attacks left 45,000 people and an entire county without power due to suspected extremist ideology.
More Chips to Come
The United States has outsourced many of its manufacturing jobs in recent years. Chipset manufacturing is one of the biggest ones. While some chipsets are made in the United States, through companies […]
(Opinion) Central Maine Problems
CMP and their parent companies have been siphoning money from Mainers through exorbitant costs for years
Looking Blue for Twitter Blue
Up until recently, Twitter has used a blue checkmark system to indicate “active, notable, and authentic” accounts. This system has been repackaged as Twitter Blue following Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter– the […]
Artemis Takes Flight
Humans have dreamed of space exploration for centuries. From early astronomers looking into the night sky, to the first men to set food on the Moon, space has intrigued humankind. Just this […]
Amazon’s Robotic Replacements
Amazon is no stranger to using a vast array of technology in the workplace. A good deal of business within Amazon warehouses is handled almost exclusively by machines, so much so that […]
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