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Today, after months of criticism from users, activist groups, and former employees, Twitter is rolling out new product and policy updates in an attempt to combat the harassment, hate speech, and trolling that has plagued the platform for a decade.

On the product end, Twitter has augmented its mute feature to allow users to filter specific phrases, keywords, and hashtags, similar to what's found on Instagram, which added a keyword filter this September. The feature was... Читать дальше...

Science fiction concepts are all over blockbuster filmmaking right now, but Arrival’s willingness to engage deeply with those ideas is still rare.

So a former reality TV star won the 2016 presidential election on Tuesday.

The South Africa's Best Roads To Drive campaign encompasses the identification of the top four holiday roads. [VIDEO]

Iraqis fleeing from their homes as security forces and the U.S.-led coalition fight to overtake ISIS in Mosul are finding safety and security in camps set up for them outside the city, Gavin John writes from Erbil, Iraq.

Some Alberta farmers got a rude surprise on their power bills last summer. They were getting dinged for the unpaid bills of energy companies that had leased their land to drill a well.

His most expensive toy car is worth $150,000.

James Luceno's excellent "Rogue One" prequel tale reveals the challenges faced by the Empire as it builds a top-secret battle station.

Keke Palmer is all of us. The Scream Queens star had a hilarious explanation when we asked who her favorite person to follow on Instagram is—we'll leave it to her to...

"My full name is Vera Mindy Kaling, or V. Mindy Kaling if I ever become a Federal judge." Today, Mindy Kaling joins the ranks of Nicole Richie, Dianna Agron and Olivia Wilde...

Comic-book legend Stan Lee will share a simple message Friday when he appears in Las Vegas: Let’s respect each other to solve America’s challenges together.

Within a week of one another, on-demand transportation companies Lyft and Uber launched services that allow customers to carpool ...

There was a buzz at Corvallis High School on Monday, as lunch started and students checked the tournament brackets, posted on a massive piece of poster board: Who would be playing when? What matches were coming up next?

This log includes incidents in which there might have been a public disturbance or a risk to the public. Information comes from the Corvallis Police Department, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. It does not include all…

A fire that damaged the interior of one unit in a Philomath apartment complex was accidental, according to investigating firefighters.

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What are platelets and what is ITP? Learn about medical conditions that can cause low platelet counts as well as their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Whole Foods Market, solar stocks, and GoPro have the opportunity to make or break your portfolio.

The Huskers turn attentions to Maryland. Bring your undefeated at home questions to Brian Christopherson during his weekly live chat, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Recent reports of criminal activity from our local law enforcement agencies.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the public attended the annual Veterans Day program at Westby Area High School. Following opening remarks by Westby Area High School Principal Karl Stoker the high school band and choir provided a salute to area veterans…

Two separate accidents that occurred at about the same time involved fours vehicle in the town of Christiana, the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 9.

After historically comfortable temperatures this fall, the Coulee Region is expected to be jolted back into reality this weekend with a drop to normal mid-November weather.

LEBANON — Carri Moffatt started shopping for children’s coats as soon as more than 700 of them were delivered to students in Lebanon and Sweet Home last November.