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Lauren Katz

Lauren Katz

Senior newsroom project manager

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    The world’s most profitable company is about to go publicThe world’s most profitable company is about to go public
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    The oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich is going public. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse.

    By Lauren Katz
    Politics
    The impeachment hearings went public. Here are the most important takeaways.The impeachment hearings went public. Here are the most important takeaways.
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    Listen to this episode of Today, Explained for a breakdown of key moments.

    By Lauren Katz
    Culture
    Pop culture unites us as Americans. Will streaming services change that?Pop culture unites us as Americans. Will streaming services change that?
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    Culture

    Listen to this episode of Today, Explained, Vox’s daily explainer podcast, to find out.

    By Lauren Katz
    Politics
    3 days, 5 transcripts: What we’ve learned from recently released impeachment depositions3 days, 5 transcripts: What we’ve learned from recently released impeachment depositions
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    Listen to this episode of Today, Explained for a breakdown of the latest impeachment deposition transcripts.

    By Lauren Katz
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    Trump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaignTrump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaign
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    This episode of Vox’s Today, Explained podcast explores how the rallies have changed the American political landscape.

    By Lauren Katz
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    The House impeachment vote made the inquiry official. Here’s what’s next.The House impeachment vote made the inquiry official. Here’s what’s next.
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    Vox’s Today, Explained podcast breaks it down.

    By Lauren Katz
    Technology
    Algorithms are grading student essays across the country. Can this really teach kids how to write better?Algorithms are grading student essays across the country. Can this really teach kids how to write better?
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    Technology

    The AI algorithms grading student essays are a black box.

    By Lauren Katz
    Technology
    “I sold my face to Google for $5”: Why Google’s attempt to make facial recognition tech more inclusive failed“I sold my face to Google for $5”: Why Google’s attempt to make facial recognition tech more inclusive failed
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    Technology

    Google tried to make its Pixel 4 phone better at seeing black faces. But the company’s ends didn’t justify the means.

    By Lauren Katz
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    How “Old Town Road” revealed a deep divide within country musicHow “Old Town Road” revealed a deep divide within country music
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    Vox’s Today, Explained podcast chronicles Lil Nas X’s challenges with the charts.

    By Lauren Katz
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    A new approach to guns in AmericaA new approach to guns in America
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    On this episode of Today, Explained, German Lopez breaks down the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.

    By Lauren Katz