US leans on Saudi Arabia over rising oil prices as OPEC meets
The United States has stressed the importance of “affordable” energy to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting of major oil producers, which…
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Delta CEO and Georgia governor get heated in voter law square-off
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp launched a counterattack on Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian Wednesday afternoon, just hours after Bastian said the voting bill…
Continue ReadingHong Kong court convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai and other activists over peaceful protest
A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other prominent opposition activists over their roles in an…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking to prevent another shortage
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced Thursday that it expects to pour $100 billion…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking over the next three years
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced Thursday that it expects to pour $100 billion…
Continue ReadingHong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest
A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other prominent opposition activists over their roles in an…
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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ could be the biggest hit of the pandemic
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, Hollywood has kept a close eye on any movie that could give some insights into the film…
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Microsoft earns contract worth up to $21.9 billion to make AR devices for the US Army
Microsoft has scored another major government contract, this time to produce augmented reality devices for the US Army. The Army announced Wednesday…
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Tucker Carlson livid after Rep. Matt Gaetz tries to rope him into controversy, source says
Fox News host Tucker Carlson was angered after Congressman Matt Gaetz attempted to rope him into a scandal involving allegations related to sex…
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The perfect answer to four years of Trump: Biden’s ambitious jobs plan
President Joe Biden has delivered on his promise to follow his Covid relief bill with a long-term recovery plan. His new American Jobs Plan is a…
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Nickelodeon pulls virus-themed SpongeBob episode
Nickelodeon is pulling a virus-themed episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” because of “sensitivities” linking it to the…
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Drones could help fight coronavirus by air-dropping medical supplies
These are dangerous times for people with chronic health conditions. They often need to visit hospitals for treatment or to collect medication, but…
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Apple will no longer make Siri’s voice female by default
Apple’s Siri will soon stop defaulting to a female-sounding voice. The company said Wednesday that its mobile devices will ask users to pick…
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Black Fortune 500 executives want companies to fight Republican voting restrictions
Some of the nation’s most prominent Black business leaders are calling out their Fortune 500 peers for their muted response to new laws that…
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Silicon Valley is starting to bring workers back to the office
After years of building huge modern offices and a work culture that many industries have emulated, Silicon Valley was among the first to shutter…
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Super Mario Bros fans are panicking over rumors that Mario is going to die
Grab the tissues. The internet is freaking out over a rumor about the possible impending death of Mario, the famous, red-wearing, Italian plumber who…
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New stimulus Obamacare subsidies start April 1
Extra premium subsidies approved as part of the recent stimulus bill will be available on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange starting on…
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Google Maps adding new features, including augmented reality for (eventually) getting around airports and malls
You may not be traveling or hanging out in malls much these days, but Google Maps is preparing for a return to such places in the not-so-distant…
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Huggies diapers and Scott toilet paper may soon get more expensive
Shoppers, take note: You could soon pay more for Huggies, Pull-Ups and Scott toilet paper. Kimberly-Clark, the maker of such products, said Wednesday…
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Robinhood is getting rid of one of its most controversial features
Robinhood is getting rid of the confetti animation that appears on users’ screens after they conduct their first trade and achieve other…
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