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Spotify purges R. Kelly music with ‘hateful conduct’ code

After public anger over accusations that R. Kelly is a sexual abuser, Spotify announced this week it would remove the musician from its playlists under its new, “hateful conduct” policy. In a new era of social accountability, the decision led to a larger conversation about whether music services should consider an artists' behavior. Joan Solsman, senior reporter at CNET, joins Hari Sreenivasan.

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Families Are Losing Internet Access as Immigration Sweeps Further the Digital Divide
Families Are Losing Internet Access as Immigration Sweeps Further the Digital Divide
Advocates say the widening digital divide is severely limiting people’s ability to prepare, access legal resources, connect with loved ones who have been detained, and stay informed about their rights.
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MarketInk: KPBS’ loss of $4.3 million in taxpayer funding means another fundraising campaign
MarketInk: KPBS’ loss of $4.3 million in taxpayer funding means another fundraising campaign
Public broadcasting media outlets around the country got the bad news last week about the end of federal government taxpayer funding.
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Stage 5 of the I-5 Rehabilitation Project commences
Stage 5 of the I-5 Rehabilitation Project commences
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NASA Satellites Launching From VSFB to Help Solve Space-Weather Mystery
NASA Satellites Launching From VSFB to Help Solve Space-Weather Mystery
Twin NASA satellites are set to travel to space Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket poised to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base and help scientists solve a space-weather mystery.
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