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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Joe Biden is spending a lot of money on Facebook — to tell older voters about himselfJoe Biden is spending a lot of money on Facebook — to tell older voters about himself
    Politics

    He’s advertising to people who already know him and are likelier to support him.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Facebook will never strip away Mark Zuckerberg’s powerFacebook will never strip away Mark Zuckerberg’s power
    Technology

    When it comes to Facebook shareholders, Zuckerberg’s vote is the only one that matters.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    A fake viral video makes Nancy Pelosi look drunk. Facebook won’t take it down.A fake viral video makes Nancy Pelosi look drunk. Facebook won’t take it down.
    Technology

    Turns out on Facebook, just because something isn’t real doesn’t mean it’s against the rules.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Facebook has taken down billions of fake accounts, but the problem is still getting worseFacebook has taken down billions of fake accounts, but the problem is still getting worse
    Politics
    “Elizabeth Warren called me!” is turning into a meme“Elizabeth Warren called me!” is turning into a meme
    Politics

    Warren is calling her supporters to say thanks. It’s a savvy political strategy.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    8,000 Amazon employees asked the company to do more on climate change. Shareholders just said no.8,000 Amazon employees asked the company to do more on climate change. Shareholders just said no.
    Technology

    Amazon is already doing a lot to reduce its carbon footprint — but employees say it’s not enough.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell and Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Hackers have been holding the city of Baltimore’s computers hostage for 2 weeksHackers have been holding the city of Baltimore’s computers hostage for 2 weeks
    Technology

    A ransomware attack means Baltimore citizens can’t pay their water bills or parking tickets.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Facebook’s latest reason it shouldn’t be broken up: Chinese companies will dominateFacebook’s latest reason it shouldn’t be broken up: Chinese companies will dominate
    Technology

    Sheryl Sandberg’s explanation is conspicuously well timed.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The fight for Trump’s tax returns just escalatedThe fight for Trump’s tax returns just escalated
    Politics

    Democrats subpoenaed Trump’s tax returns last week. The White House rejected it.

    By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
    Technology
    The White House’s social media bias tool is a ploy to get your emailThe White House’s social media bias tool is a ploy to get your email
    Technology

    It’s a scheme to rile up conservatives — and get some voter data in the process.

    By Emily Stewart