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Should Doxing Be Illegal?

Several states are trying to crack down on the harassment tactic

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How Private Is My VPN?

VPNs promise privacy, but The Markup found their apps and websites full of trackers

Citizen Browser

How The Daily Wire Uses Facebook's Targeted Advertising to Build Its Brand

The social media giant's powerful targeting tools appear to be part of Ben Shapiro’s success in growing his audience on the platform

Antisemitic Merchandise Persists on Pinterest, Despite Restrictions

The Markup found dozens of pins containing hateful content, which raises fresh questions about the platform’s content moderation strategy

Working for an Algorithm

Uber Requires Nondisclosure Agreement Before Helping Carjacked Driver

“I would be signing all my rights away,” he said. “I would have no recourse.”

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Is the Cookie Web Tracker Dying?

The internet’s original data collection tool is still ubiquitous, even as the web moves away from it

The Breakdown

What Are the Pitfalls of Investing in Cryptocurrency?

Volatile markets, no regulation, and a host of sketchy financial products make investing in cryptocurrency a little like playing the lottery

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Uber And Lyft Drivers Are Being Carjacked at Alarming Rates

The Markup confirmed 124 carjackings and attempted carjackings of ride-hail drivers across the country. Drivers say the companies are doing little to help

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Are “Buy Now, Pay Later” Retail Loans a Rip-off?

Companies like Afterpay and Klarna make money when you overspend, but not in the way you think

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What Is Congress’s Plan to Crack Down on Big Tech?

A group of bipartisan lawmakers hopes to pass antitrust legislation that takes aim at tech giants buying out competition and hoarding data