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Thousands of websites participating in the "Day We Fight Back" will show this banner, or something similar, to site visitors.

The Internet Flexes Political Muscle With Anti-NSA Protest

It won't be as powerful as the strike against SOPA and PIPA in 2012, when Wikipedia blocked its site, Google blacked out its logo and millions of people joined in. But "The Day We Fight Back" on Tuesday is intended to show lawmakers that there's ongoing public pressure to reform mass surveillance laws.

Ask Me Anything: Reporting From Ground Zero In Ukraine

NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson answers Redditors' questions about covering the demonstrations in Kiev's Independence Square, the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych and the road ahead for Ukraine.

Influential tech incubator, Y Combinator, has been trying to tackle the problem of sexual harassment among venture capitalists.

Tech Incubator Faces Challenges Of Tackling Sexual Harassment Among Investors

Y Combinator, an influential startup incubator, sends its entrepreneurs a form to report sexual harassment. Such reports influence which venture capitalists get invited to its prestigious Demo Day.

"The Internet wasn't broken in 2015," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says, referring to the year when net neutrality rules were adopted. Pai is seen here speaking to the House Appropriations Committee earlier this year.

FCC Plans Net Neutrality Rollback For June 11; Senate Democrats Plan A Key Challenge

In the Senate, a resolution of disapproval of the FCC rule has the support of every member of the Democratic caucus, along with Maine Republican Susan Collins.

A man reads a book on his e-book reader device. In July, Microsoft will be deleting its e-book library and ceasing all e-book sales.

Microsoft Closes The Book On Its E-Library, Erasing All User Content

The move comes as a result of Digital Rights Management, an approach that allows companies to prevent piracy. Every purchased book will disappear this month.

A screenshot of Backpage.com says federal law enforcement authorities seized the website as part of an enforcement action by the FBI and other agencies.

Backpage Founders Indicted On Charges Of Facilitating Prostitution

A federal grand jury indicted seven people behind the website. Known for adult services ads, Backpage has for years prevailed in lawsuits accusing it of facilitating sex trafficking of children.

Remington's 2020 line, seen here at a gun shop in Kernersville, N.C., offered a state-of-the art scope that automated range finding and aided in targeting. But the line, which had a hefty price tag and issues with the optic system, didn't sell well.

3 Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure

Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump's election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products.

Champion Of The Internet And Grateful Dead Lyricist John Perry Barlow Dies At 70

John Perry Barlow has died at 70. Barlow was the co-founder of the digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead.

Chelsea FC will pay nearly $73 million to Borussia Dortmund for American soccer player Christian Pulisic. He is seen here in a Champions League match between Dortmund and Atlético Madrid in November.

With $73 Million Deal, Christian Pulisic Is Most Expensive U.S. Soccer Player Ever

Chelsea Football Club will pay Borussia Dortmund millions to acquire the 20-year-old U.S. national team standout and Pennsylvania native.

The first shipment of face shield parts that Amy Kuceyeski, of Cornell University, dropped off to health care facilities.

One Way to Help Strapped Hospitals? Print PPE Using 3D Printers

As coronavirus cases soar globally and medical workers face a dearth of protective gear, citizens are stepping up in unique ways to combat the health crisis.

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