Lauren Walker
Staff Writer
Lauren is a reporter covering technology, national security and foreign affairs. She has previously worked on award winning teams at Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera America. Lauren studied international relations at The George Washington University and the London School of Economics. She originally hails from New Jersey, where she occasionally visits to get reporting assistance from Golda, a pug.
Cybersecurity Company Supplies Repressive Regimes With Spyware, Recent Hack Claims
Hacking Team reportedly has contracts with U.S. law enforcement as well.
Scorpion-Like Robot to Venture Into Fukushima Nuclear Reactor
A 54 centimeter robot with a scorpion-like tail will be sent inside one of Fukushima's reactors this August.
Keeping Radical Islamists in Groups in Prison Could Create 'Time Bombs'
French initiative to isolate radicalized prisoners aids proselytizing, says new report.
Same-Sex Marriage Decision Prompts Polygamist to Apply for Marriage License
"My second wife Christine... she's put up with my crap for a lot of years. She deserves legitimacy."
ISIS Threats Cause Law Enforcement to Boost July 4th Security
"Many (potential terrorists) are not networked. They're not in a group."
NSA to Keep Collecting Your Telephone Metadata for 6 More Months, Court Rules
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court gives NSA the go-ahead to resume controversial spying program
Apple Music Goes Live, With Big Competition
Launching today, Apple's new music streaming service hopes to beat out rivals like Spotify and Tidal.
Google Search Hurting Yelp, Finds Study Funded by Yelp
Yelp funded a study investigating Google search results during an EU antitrust case.
U.S. Navy Pays Microsoft $9 M a Year to Use Windows XP
Instead of upgrading, the Navy pays millions to Microsoft to use the dead operating system.
Via Drone, Group Delivers Abortion Pills to Poland
A Dutch abortion-rights group tries to aid women in a country where the procedure is virtually illegal.
Who Joins ISIS From the U.S.?
Report analyzes characteristics of 59 ISIS supporters to amass a profile
False Poop Tests Lead to $2.2 Million Lawsuit
Jury decides Atlas Logistics Group Retail Services must pay two employees for forcing them to submit to a DNA test.
Hundreds of Hawaiian Protesters Stall Construction of Massive Telescope
What would be the largest optical observatory has the legal go-ahead, but protesters keep stalling construction.
It's Pee, Not Just Chlorine, That Irritates Eyes in the Pool
Pools shouldn't even have that "chlorine" smell, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The NSA Mingles With the Community at Its Own Farmers Market
From produce to honey, NSA employees enjoy a weekly visit from local vendors.
Facebook No Longer Needs Faces to Recognize People
New Facebook algorithm uses hairstyle, clothing, body type to identify people in images.
81% More Deaths Due to Terrorism in 2014, State Department Says
An alarming 32,727 people were killed in 13,463 attacks in 2014.
Japanese Robot That Can 'Read' Your Emotions Sells Out in One Minute
Now on sale, the computerized companion Pepper, which can respond with its own simulations of emotion.
'Refuse to Fly': Ex-Military Members Ask Drone Operators to Disobey Orders
In a joint letter, the 45 former and retired U.S. military members call drone strikes a violation of international law.
Photos: Charleston Mourns After Shooting at Black Church
Nine people, including state senator Clementa Pinckney, were shot and killed at a historic African-American church.
New Drug to Eliminate the Double Chin, Sans Surgery
The maker of Botox is looking to eliminate the double chin with a new drug.
'Dope' Becomes First Film to Accept Bitcoin
Moviegoers will be able to purchase tickets for the film with digital currency when it opens on Friday.
'Jurassic World' Has Highest-Grossing Global Opening
In making $511.8 million globally, "Jurassic World" beats out "Harry Potter."
Tbilisi Flooding Sets Zoo Animals on the Loose
At least 12 people have been killed; authorities search for lions, tigers and bears.
Inmates Find Few Friends at Facebook
Facebook routinely complied with prison officials' requests to take down inmates' profiles, a nonprofit finds.
No Virtual Sex, Please, We're Oculus Rift
The Facebook-owned Oculus Rift, set to begin shipping in early 2016, is keeping that door closed.
Prison Worker Pleads Not Guilty to Assisting Inmates' Escape
Joyce Mitchell is accused of helping Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility.
J.R. Smith's Futuristic Skateboard Entrance at the NBA Finals
The 22 pound, next-gen skateboard IO Hawk is powered by batteries.
TSA Investigation Finds 73 Workers on U.S.'s Terrorist Watchlist
The news comes a week after an internal TSA investigation found major holes in security at America's busiest airports.
