Articles by Krishnendu Banerjee

After Google and Apple Ban, Free Speech App Parler Gets Booted from Amazon Web Service

Amid complaints from its employees and social media backlash, Amazon removes Parler from the web hosting service, delivering a blow to the platform.

Jan 10, 2021

Indonesian Flight with 62 People Aboard Feared Crashed, Rescue Operation Ongoing

The Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 lost contact with air traffic shortly after take-off from Jakarta before descending 10,000ft within 60 seconds.

Jan 9, 2021

Fired Trump Official Warns of More Bloodshed Ahead of Biden's Inauguration on Jan 20

Despite beefed up security measures around Washington, experts believe there will still be a threat if President Trump doesn't call on his supporters to accept the election result.

Jan 9, 2021

Us election 2020

Google Bans 'Free Speech' App Parler from Play Store; Apple Gives Ultimatum After US Capitol Riots

Parler, a social media platform for free speech, became popular among right-wing supporters after Facebook and Twitter began clamping down on conspiracy theories.

Jan 9, 2021

Facebook

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Islamic Cleric Who Inspired Bali Bombings in 2002 Freed from Indonesian Jail

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was sentenced to 15 years in jail for his involvement in the Bali bombings but due to good behavior and declining health, he was released 55 months early.

Jan 8, 2021

Section 230: After US Capitol Riots, It Is Time to Hold Social Media Platforms Responsible

Repealing Section 230 could be on agenda for both Republicans and Democrats as politicians scramble to hold tech giants responsible for fueling the fire.

Jan 8, 2021

Facebook

Polar Vortex Split Could Trigger Harsh Winter in US, Warn Scientists

A sudden temperature change in the stratosphere above the North Pole has pushed the polar vortex that could lead to harsher winter in the US and Europe in the coming weeks.

Jan 6, 2021

Did Helen Keller Not Exist? Viral Conspiracy Theory Behind Scholar's Activism

People on social media platforms have called Helen Keller a fraud, racist and many have even questioned her existence.

Jan 6, 2021

FACT CHECK: Did Antifa Attack GOP Senator Josh Hawley's House and Threaten His Family in Washington DC?

GOP Senator Josh Hawley claimed Antifa supporters attacked his home in Washington DC and threatened his wife and newborn baby while he was away in Missouri.

Jan 5, 2021

What Is Prop 22? Kamala Harris Kin Behind Initiative That Led to Major Job Cuts in California

Albertsons and its subsidiaries to lay off hundreds of drivers in favor of third-party app-based delivery app to cut cost, thanks to Prop 22.

Jan 5, 2021

Iranian Architect Designs Unique Structure to Save Emperor Penguins and Fight Climate Change

Sajjad Navidi's Penguin Protection System is aimed at saving emperor penguins from extinction and help mitigate melting polar ice by cooling the area

Jan 4, 2021

#FraudSquad: Progressive Democrats Disappointed as 'Squad' Votes for Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker

The squad, spearheaded by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, was expected to oppose Pelosi amid her rising unpopularity and resisting socialist policies but they voted for her.

Jan 4, 2021

What Is Nomophobia? 99% of People in Australia Suffer from Weird 'Disorder'

A recent study found that most Australians have some degree of Nomophobia that could lead to social anxiety and depression

Jan 3, 2021

Depression

Cobalt and Lithium Two Demons That Will Haunt Climate Change Activists for Decades to Come

With a push for a greener future due to climate change, mining of cobalt and lithium has increased by many folds, leading to huge environmental and social impacts

Jan 3, 2021

Hackers Use Facebook Ads to Steal Over 615,000 Login Credentials in Large-Scale Phishing Campaign

Hackers posted fake Facebook ads from legitimate companies to lure victims into providing Facebook logins in 10 countries

Jan 2, 2021

Facebook Cybersecurity

Iran Goes Further Against Nuclear Deal, Informs UN of Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

As the incoming Biden Administration plans to rejoin the nuclear deal to deescalate the situation, Iran moves a step closer to weapons-grade uranium.

Jan 2, 2021

UK Company Develops Mask for Cows to Control Methane Emission and Fight Climate Change

As cows burp methane, the smart mask breaks it down and reduce greenhouse gas emission to help in the fight climate change

Jan 1, 2021

Intelligence Report Reveals China's Plan to Attack US Troops in Afghanistan

According to unconfirmed intelligence, briefed to President Donald Trump, China allegedly put bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan

Jan 1, 2021

SolarWinds Hackers Also Accessed Microsoft Source Code, Company Reveals

The hackers breached into Microsoft's internal network and used an internal account to view source code but as it had view-only access, they could not alter the codes.

Jan 1, 2021

Cybersecurity

Hackers Live-Streaming Swatting Incidents by Hijacking Smart Home Devices, FBI Warns

Hackers are taking over smart home devices with leaked user names, passwords and calling in emergency responders to live-stream incidents

Dec 30, 2020

Cybersecurity

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