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How to not get hacked at the World Cup

How do you say ‟identity theft” in Portuguese?

On Jun 11, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Anonymous hacks New York Board of Elections website to protest the World Cup

One of these sites is not like the others.

On Jun 10, 2014 by Brendan O'Connor

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Snowden eyes asylum in Brazil as Russia’s deadline looms

But Brazil's government says it never received his application.

On Jun 2, 2014 by Rob Price

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Can hashtag activism solve the World Cup’s human rights fiasco in Qatar?

Sometimes the problem is too big for social media.

On May 23, 2014 by [email protected]

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The U.S. is losing its grip on Internet governance at Net Mundial

"Surveillance ought to be stopped—it’s a global disease.”

On Apr 24, 2014 by Dell Cameron

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India wants to rename the Internet the ‘Equinet’

But the rebranding effort has worrying overtones.

On Apr 21, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Live news segment about negligent police gets interrupted by a robbery

Fitting.

On Apr 10, 2014 by Chase Hoffberger

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Why a Brazilian computer school is suing Facebook for $33 million

Facebook already killed Sponsored Stories, but they’re still haunting the social network.  

On Mar 21, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Brazilian police crack down on growing flash mob movement

Brazilian kids gathering at malls wasn't a political event until police got involved.

On Jan 22, 2014 by Dell Cameron

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Man-ranking app Lulu has a new worst enemy: the Brazilian legal system

Lulu goes on hiatus in Brazil after man launches legal attack. 

On Jan 9, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Edward Snowden wants to make an asylum deal with Germany

"I have a great respect for Germany," Snowden said, arguing that the U.S. wouldn't sanction the country for protecting him.

On Dec 23, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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NSA spying costs U.S. a $4.5 billion defense contract with Brazil

Due to outrage at American spying, Brazil has chosen a Swedish company to build its new air fleet.

On Dec 19, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Snowden offers to help Brazil investigate NSA in exchange for asylum

Germany turned him down. But what about Brazil?

On Dec 17, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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This vicious soccer riot will leave you covering your head

One’s dead and three remain in critical condition after a fight between fans of the Atlético-Paranaense and Vasco soccer teams.

On Dec 9, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Brazilian ‘Playboy’ model auctions off her virginity—for a second time

A model is trying to capitalize on her virginity. Again.

On Nov 20, 2013 by Audra Schroeder