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Tag Archives: E-Mail
Email Is Slow and Creates Distance. That’s Why It’s Great.
In defense of a dinosaur.
The Kids Are Right About Email, Too
It is now just a way to be at the beck and call of anyone, and any robot, with an internet connection.
Getting Inside Putin’s Head: Is He Irrational?
Trying to figure out what makes Vladimir Putin tick. Also: China’s role; Russian war crimes; being a parent; stresses of email; don’t walk and text.
Your Self-Worth Is Not in Your Inbox
A nonresponse to email may be rude, but it is not the end of the world.
Guess Who’s Back on the Line
Hint: He likes you almost as much as he does Putin.
A ‘Slow to Respond’ Message for Digital Overload
Ignoring a Slack, email or text message feels rude, but should it?
Donald Trump Wants Your Money
Trump had his hand out 266 times in January.
University Mistakenly Tells 5,500 Students They Won Huge Scholarships
Oakland University in Michigan said “human error” was to blame for the incorrect emails. It was the second university in the state this month to make such a mistake.
University of Michigan Fires Its President Over Inappropriate Relationship
Mark Schlissel’s contract was terminated immediately for interactions with a subordinate, the Board of Regents said.
Now in Your Inbox: Political Misinformation
One of the most powerful communication tools available to politicians teems with unfounded claims and largely escapes notice.
Everybody Wants to Be Your Email Buddy
Requests, you get requests …
Jon Gruden Accuses N.F.L. of ‘Character Assassination’ in a Lawsuit
Gruden, the former coach of the Raiders, is accusing the league of leaking his offensive emails to ‘destroy’ his career and reputation.
This Election Season, Look Out for Virginia
Off-year elections could come down to a dog’s nose.
What Jon Gruden’s Emails Tell Us About Cancel Culture
It’s time to stop litigating whether these punishments are fair and to start thinking about why some behaviors seemed OK in the first place.
Bill Gates Was Warned Over ‘Inappropriate’ Emails at Microsoft
Mr. Gates, who at the time was Microsoft’s chairman, had asked a female employee out on a date, a Microsoft spokesman said.
N.F.L.’s Top Lawyer Had Cozy Relationship With Washington Team President
Jeff Pash, the N.F.L.’s general counsel, brokered penalties, discussed a cheerleading scandal and arranged perks in emails with the former president of the Washington Football Team.
How Jon Gruden’s Emails Became Collateral Damage
The former Raiders coach’s toxic commentary emerged from a separate investigation that had nothing to do with him, and remained secret because the probe was designed to be opaque.
Jon Gruden Emailed Homophobic and Mysogynistic Comments
A trove of emails in a separate workplace misconduct case show Raiders Coach Jon Gruden went beyond previously disclosed racist comments to issue broad tirades.
UMass Amherst Hires Cybersecurity Firm to Investigate Racist Emails
The university’s vice chancellor told students the emails, which targeted Black students, were part of a rise in “anti-Black racist incidents” on campus this academic year.
Trump Wants Your Money. Again.
The former president pines for his team to mention your name.
George Floyd Protests: Troopers Deleted Texts and Emails, Major Testifies
According to a transcript released Friday, a member of the Minnesota State Patrol said there was “a purge of emails and text messages” after troopers responded to protests in Minneapolis last year.
Attempt to Seize Washington Post Reporters’ Email Data Came Day Before Barr Left Office
Newly unsealed court files shed more light on a contentious leak investigation.
Could Gen Z Free the World From Email?
“It’s actually crazy how outdated it is.” People born after AOL Mail was invented seem to prefer to communicate in almost any other way.
Trump Pressed Official to Wield Justice Dept. to Back Election Claims
The former president began pressuring his acting attorney general even before announcing that his predecessor was stepping down, emails show.
What Data About You Can the Government Get From Big Tech?
The revelations of a leak investigation started in the Trump administration are a reminder that Big Tech companies often hand over information about their users.
U.S. Put Gag Order on Times Executives Amid Fight Over Email Logs
The push began in the Trump administration and continued under President Biden, and the Justice Department obtained a gag order to keep it from public view.
Trump Justice Dept. Seized CNN Reporter’s Email and Phone Records
In a wide-ranging request, federal prosecutors obtained records for Barbara Starr’s email accounts and multiple phone lines, the network said.
Why We’re Freaking Out About Substack
A company that makes it easy to charge for newsletters has captivated an anxious industry because it embodies larger forces and contradictions.
He Quit the Internet 2 Months Before the Pandemic
When Aron Rosenberg decided to try living offline for a year, he thought his sabbatical might be painful. It turned out to be easier than his return.
Thousands of Microsoft Customers May Have Been Victims of Hack Tied to China
The hackers started their attack in January but escalated their efforts in recent weeks, security experts say. Business and government agencies affected.
Stop. Breathe. We Can’t Keep Working Like This.
Cal Newport explains how Slack and Gmail are making us miserable — and what to do about it.
Google Employees Are Free to Speak Up. Except on Antitrust.
A company operating in the shadow of government regulators has some very particular rules about what workers can say about it.
How to Declutter Your Digital Life
If you’re overwhelmed from telecommuting for months, here are ways to step away from your devices and, just maybe, get to inbox zero.
Melania Trump Reportedly Used Her Personal Email for Government Business
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who served as Mrs. Trump’s senior adviser, told The Washington Post that the first lady also used encrypted messaging apps like Signal to conduct government business.
I Hope This Email Finds You Well
Just wanted to check in!
Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Doctoring Email in Russia Inquiry
The former official admitted that he had intentionally inserted words into the text of the email, which discussed past relations between the C.I.A. and Carter Page, the former Trump campaign adviser.
Tackling the Unsolvable Problem: The Bottomless Email Inbox
For $99 a year, Hey wants to help us restore some control. The new service has a way to go — and so does email, come to think of it.
Temecula Mayor Resigns Amid Uproar Over Email About Police Killings
James Stewart blamed a voice-to-text translator for adding the word good in this sentence: “I don’t believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer.”
Chinese Hackers Target Email Accounts of Biden Campaign Staff, Google Says
The technology giant also confirmed reports that Iran had targeted President Trump’s campaign, underscoring the persistent threat of hackers in the 2020 election.
Quibi, JetBlue and Others Gave Away Email Addresses, Report Says
Personal data from millions of customers ended up with Google, Facebook and other trackers, making it easier for them to be tracked online and targeted with ads, according to a study.
How Not to Let Your Phone Ruin Your Vacation
Strategies for traveling without letting your phone keep you from enjoying your trip.