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Inside The Government Fiasco That Nearly Closed The U.S. Air System

This investigative report by by Peter Elkind was originally published this week by ProPublica. The prospect sounded terrifying. A nationwide rollout of new wireless technology was set for January, but the aviation industry was warning it would cause mass calamity: 5G signals over new C-band networks could interfere with aircraft safety equipment, causing jetliners to tumble…

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How To Avoid Being Scammed By Fake Job Ads

No one in corporate travel dodged the pandemic’s brutal treatment of employment, and to make matters worse, scammers are preying on job seekers. This story by Cezary Podkul was originally published last month by ProPublica. Cybercriminals are flooding the internet with fake job ads and even bogus company hiring websites whose purpose is to steal…

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Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads To Steal People’s Identities

No one in corporate travel dodged the pandemic’s brutal treatment of employment, and to make matters worse, scammers are preying on job seekers. This story by Cezary Podkul was originally published last month by ProPublica. It has become a ubiquitous internet ad, with versions popping up everywhere from Facebook and LinkedIn to smaller sites like…

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Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What The Coronavirus Wants Us To Do

Governors continue to open indoor dining and other activities before vaccinations become widespread. Experts warn this could create superspreading playgrounds for dangerous variants and squander our best shot at getting the pandemic under control. Written by Caroline Chen and originally published by ProPublica, the following article is republished here with permission as part of our…

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