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The Obama Foundation Wants to Make the Internet Less Dysfunctional

It's gathering information on how model citizens should behave online.

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Postal Service Busted Up a Billion-Dollar Drug Problem with Data

A scam attempting to fleece the government for millions of dollars was unearthed thanks to data analytics.

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FTC Slams Online Loan Company For Hawking Consumer Data

Blue Global Media was slapped with a $104 million settlement, though the company is unable to pay it.

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GSA 'grossly mismanaged' TTS, special counsel says

The independent Office of Special Counsel backs whistleblower claims that innovation shops at GSA were poorly managed.

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Special Counsel Backs Whistleblower, Says GSA ‘Grossly Mismanaged’ Tech Funds

Ex-acquisition service commissioner Tom Sharpe wins settlement.

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3 Great Questions to Ask When You’re Being Interviewed, From a Rock-Star Management Professor

Nailing this tricky part of a job interview could land you the job.

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Today’s Interconnected Systems Magnify Simple Human Errors at Frightening Speed And Scale

A glitch in after-hours trading July 3 caused some Nasdaq-listed prices to go haywire.

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Government Wants to Detect Bio-engineered Threats

Whether it's a lab goof or by design, the intelligence community wants to spot engineered biological organisms.

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The Gmail Feature That Will Help You Speed Through Your Inbox

Auto-advance can help save your time and your sanity.

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Private Mobility Services Need To Share Their Data. Here's How.

If ride-hailing companies want to act like public buses, cities will need their numbers to make policy decisions.

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Former Pentagon Money Man to Oversee Defense of NATO Computer Networks

Kevin Scheid returns to the alliance as members eye spending increases to pay for cyber projects and traditional weapons.

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A Montessori-Inspired Wooden Robot Teaches Toddlers How to Code

But how early should kids start to code?

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'Forest Bathing': How Microdosing on Nature Can Help With Stress

The practice, long-popular in Japan, is gaining traction in the U.S. as a way of harnessing the health benefits of being outdoors.

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This Trend in Teen Communication Just May Make the World a Better Place

The rise of the wholesome meme is just one small part of a broader movement towards internet positivity.

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Kaspersky: Stop Russian to Judgment on Our Products

Congress seems to approve of a proposed federal pay raise, loosening retirement fund rules and wants to get rid of agency that focuses on elections.

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An Insider’s View of Trump’s American Technology Council Meeting

While a White House official said all the right things, Code for America Founder Jen Pahlka wanted to see more spine from tech executives.

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Parents Share How They Protect Their Kids Online

Advice for anyone trying to figure out how to balance the perils of the digital world with its benefits.

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GSA Watchdog Details Clash That Drove Sharpe from Acquisition Service

The unredacted report features new details about a fight over the technology modernization fund.

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Career official assumes Census leadership as key tests loom

Two career officials will serve as Census director and deputy director as the bureau faces multiple test and challenges in the run-up to the 2020 enumeration.

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What's next for spending data?

Officials are continuing to iterate on Data Act reporting, and more granular, standardized government info could be in the offing.