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California launches Earth-monitoring Landsat 9 satellite
To ensure that climate change is not a problem, the U.S. launched Monday's latest satellite into orbit from California. Landsat 9 was launched into space aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. It lifted...
Neo-Nazis still use Facebook. They’re still making money
It is the most prominent European group of martial artists for right-wing extremists. Their signature tournament has been banned twice by German authorities. However, Kampf der Nibelungen (or Battle of the Nibelungs) is still alive on...
One plug to charge them all: The EU requires a single plug for mobile...
Thursday's announcement by the European Union would require that the smartphone industry adopt a standard charging cord for mobile devices. This could end the all-too-familiar experience with digging through tangled cables in order to...
Facebook oversight board reviews ‘XCheck’ system for VIPs
Facebook's semi-independent oversight panel has stated that it will examine the company's "XCheck," which is a cross-check system, following an investigation into The Wall Street Journal about the use of this system. It exempts high-profile users...
Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting begins
Apple and Google removed an app created by the opposition that told voters which candidates were likely to defeat Russian-backed opponents, under Kremlin pressure. The move was made as polls opened for three consecutive days...
According to an AP-NORC poll, Americans are skeptical about online security
According to a survey, most Americans doubt that their personal data is safe online. They also don't trust the federal government's efforts in protecting it. The poll by The Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research,...
DoorDash sues New York City for rights to customer data
DoorDash is suing New York City for a new law that forces delivery companies to share customers' data with restaurants. The latest lawsuit was filed Wednesday by the delivery companies against local governments. It is...
Three former US officials are charged in UAE hacking conspiracy
Three ex-military and intelligence officials from the United States have admitted to providing computer hacking technology to the United Arab Emirates. They also agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle criminal charges. The Justice...
Rural areas could be more financially secure than cities if there is an Internet...
Concerns are being raised by cities and counties in the U.S. about a new rule by President Joe Biden that could prevent them from accessing $350 billion of Coronavirus relief aid to increase high-speed...
Elizabeth Holmes is drawn as a villain and underdog in the trial
As Elizabeth Holmes' trial began Wednesday, defense and prosecution attorneys sketched rival portraits of the Silicon Valley star. They described Holmes as either a greedy villain who feigned her way to the top or...