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December 11, 2015
Today in Arts Tabs: A City Full of Lies, Tabs, Perjury, and Greed
The art world is bleeding, and no one's sure whether to call 911 or applaud politely.
Welcome to our second special Friday Tabs. Today, Kyle Chayka is here to fill us in on the world of the arts. Kyle is a freelance writer for places like Businessweek and The New Republic, and he started a journalist co-working space called Study Hall, which you should definitely check out if you're a freelancer in NY, or maybe anywhere.
This Is How The Ted Cruz Campaign Could Be Mining Your Facebook Data
A data company called Cambridge Analytica compiled data on millions of Facebook users for Ted Cruz's campaign, reports the Guardian.
After months of polling in the middle of the Republican pack, presidential candidate Ted Cruz recently leaped ahead to first place in Iowa and second place behind Donald Trump in national polls. The Texas senator may have pulled ahead of the gaggle by mining data on "tens of millions of" Facebook users, reports the Guardian. The information was reportedly gathered by Cambridge Analytica, a data company working exclusively for Cruz's campaign—and was obtained largely without the knowledge of Facebook users.
Talent Exodus Is Just The Latest Headache For Yahoo
A canceled Alibaba spin-off, talent departures, and Marissa Mayer's paltry maternity leave dominated the headlines.
This week's high-profile departures of an advertising executive and a prominent board member are just the latest headaches for Yahoo.
FanDuel, DraftKings Now Banned In New York
A court has upheld the state attorney general's war on fantasy sports sites.
Fantasy sports companies and their users just lost big in New York. New York's Superior Court upheld a ban on DraftKings and FanDuel operating in New York State, dealing a significant blow to the entire industry since it will likely prompt similar actions in other states.
Are You Taking Breaks The Wrong Way?
Make the most of your breaks.
It's important to recharge throughout the day, though it is really important that we recharge in the right kind of way. Find out whether it's preferable to take quick Facebook breaks, if we should schedule in breaks throughout our day, and how to best approach a big project, and what to do when you find yourself spacing out. What do you do when you realize you need to take a break? Let us know at #WorkSmart.
Facebook Warns That The Internet Could Get A Lot Less Secure
The end of the SHA-1 security algorithm, which expires in early 2016, could block access to encrypted sites on older web browsers.
When the SHA-1 security algorithm ceases to be used next year, it could make the Internet less safe for a lot of people. The algorithm offered access to encrypted sites—think more secure HTTPS websites—and was compatible with most browsers. Its successor SHA-256, however, will only be able to provide secure connections on more up-to-date browsers.
Take The Fast Company News Quiz
What happened this week? Here's our quiz for December 11, 2015.
Did you follow the news this week? Research says that one of the best ways to solidify new information is to be tested on it. Here's a chance to bolster your knowledge of current events—and earn a special emoji badge. 
December 10, 2015
Facebook Tweaks News Feed To Speed Up Loading Times
The new feature is targeted at Facebook users in developing countries, some of whom may not always have access to high-speed Internet.
Facebook revealed today that it is altering the news feed in its mobile apps, to make its content more accessible to users in developing countries who might have slower Internet connections. The social network is also introducing the ability to comment on stories while offline.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Will Take To The Skies Again Next Week
Months after its last failed attempt to land the Falcon 9, SpaceX is gearing up to do yet another test launch of the unmanned rocket.
After the disastrous test run of its rocket back in June, SpaceX went dark for a few months, save for the occasional Twitter kerfuffle. But today, the private space company announced it is finally ready for another attempt: CEO Elon Musk confirmed via Twitter that SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket around December 19. The rocket will contain 11 satellites that are being sent into lower Earth orbit for a client called Orbcomm, a New Jersey-based communications company.
Drone Giant DJI Teaming With FLIR On Aerial Thermal Imaging Camera
The camera is ideal for firefighting, search-and-rescue, agriculture, inspection, and other industries.
China's DJI, the world's largest maker of drones, has teamed up with FLIR, a leader in thermal imaging technology, on an aerial camera capable of detecting subtle differences in heat signatures.
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