Michelle Quinn

After Whistleblower Disclosures, Facebook Faces an Uncertain Future

Some activists say the so-called “Facebook Papers” confirm Facebook isn’t doing enough to monitor its services in non-English speaking parts of the world

LogOn: Technology Tracks Heart Rate, Other Data to Aid Slumber

Getting a good night’s sleep can be elusive. But sleep tracking rings, watches and even mattresses may offer insight into how to get a better night’s sleep. Michelle Quinn reports.

US, China and Cyberattacks, the Tool of the 21st Century

State-sponsored hacks from China are increasing, along with their technical capability, cybersecurity experts say

Anxiety High as Americans Get Together for Thanksgiving Holiday Despite COVID-19

Federal health authorities say all vaccinated adults can receive a booster shot

Concerns About Rising Consumer Prices Add Pressure to Biden’s Economic Agenda

Biden administration points to Americans buying more and pandemic-related supply chain issues as causes of the price increases and argues its social spending legislation, which Republicans oppose, will help

Fight Over Workplace Vaccine Mandates Heats Up

Biden administration may face an uphill battle on use of workplace mandates to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates

Passage of Biden's Spending Legislation Including Environmental Programs Remains Uncertain

With world leaders gathering in Scotland for a UN climate summit, President Joe Biden is hoping to signal US leadership on environment with passage of his spending package

Americans Consider COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters While Employers Roll Out Mandates

In New York City, $500 offered to city employees getting first vaccine dose and a threat of termination for those who don’t get the jab

Federal Vaccine Mandate Deadlines Spur Some to Get the Jab, Others to Protest

Ferry operators in Washington state, sheriff staff in Los Angeles County and New York city education staff among those resisting vaccine mandates

Chinese Cyber Operations Scoop Up Data for Political, Economic Aims 

State-sponsored hacking is increasing, and so is its technical sophistication, experts say

Biden Sets Out to Promote His Domestic Agenda

The president is negotiating between progressive and moderate Democrats to pass two spending packages

Democrats Negotiate on Spending Bills Key to Biden’s Domestic Agenda

China Gets Serious About Cracking Down on Youth Online Gaming

With China's new restrictions on minors playing online games, the global gaming industry wonders what’s next. Michelle Quinn reports.

Around the Kitchen Table, US Military Family Plans Afghan Family’s Escape

The goal is to get 26 family members out of apartments in Kabul to the airport in the coming days

LogOn: Express Beauty: A Robot Manicurist Does Nails With Precision

In one second before the machine begins to paint, software stitches 100 images of a nail into a 3D model

Afghan Americans Shocked as Taliban Assume Power

Some Afghan Americans say their dream to return and live in their home country has died

Biden Administration Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal

Defense comes as critics say the US departure may create a humanitarian crisis and a haven for extremists

US Officials Debate Mask, Vaccine Mandates as Delta Variant Surges

Some push back on anti-coronavirus measures arguing the rules infringe on individuals’ rights to make health decisions

Senate May Advance Bipartisan Infrastructure Package This Week

The success of the package that focuses on roads, bridges and other ‘physical’ infrastructure may be tied to a bigger infrastructure package Democrats are championing alone

Biden Administration Struggles to Boost Vaccination Rates as COVID-19 Surges

In some cities and counties, officials ask everyone, including the vaccinated, to again wear masks indoors