A New Silicon Valley Where You’d Least Expect It
Silicon Valley — the U.S. hub of technology– is getting so expensive that tech workers are struggling to get by,...
US Trade Embargo Has Cost Cuba $130B, UN says
A United Nations agency said on Tuesday an “unjust” U.S. financial and trade embargo on Cuba had cost the country’s...
Trump to Allow Year-Round Sales of High-Ethanol Gas
President Donald Trump will allow year-round sales of renewable fuel with blends of 15 percent ethanol as part of an...
China Cuts US Soybean Purchases
With the threat of tariffs and counter-tariffs between Washington and Beijing looming, Chinese buyers are canceling orders for U.S. soybeans, a...
US Lawmakers’ Help Sought on Use of Encrypting Apps
A digital rights organization has asked congressional leaders for help in persuading Google and Amazon to support a technology that people...
Can Shutting Down Online Hate Sites Curb Violence?
GoDaddy has pulled the plug on another online peddler of violence. The popular internet registration service last week shut down...
Uber, US Army To Test Quiet Aircraft Technology
Uber Technologies said Tuesday that it would work with the U.S. Army to advance research on a novel, quiet aircraft...
Facebook Bans Foreign Ads in Ireland Abortion Referendum
Facebook announced Tuesday that it is banning foreign advertisements related to Ireland’s abortion referendum amid concerns that North American groups...
Walmart’s Grocery Delivery Partnerships With Uber, Lyft Falter
Walmart’s online grocery delivery partnerships with ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft have ended, according to two sources, a potential setback...
Historic Drought Takes Toll on South Africa’s Vineyards
The worst drought in living memory has hit vineyards in South Africa’s Western Cape hard, reducing grape harvests and adding...
Zimbabwe Parliament Delays Mugabe’s Questioning on Diamond Revenue
Former President Robert Mugabe will not appear before Zimbabwe’s parliament as scheduled on Wednesday to answer questions on diamond mining...
Technology Revolution Can Help or Harm Societies
As artificial intelligence is used in an increasingly connected world, experts say inherent risks need to be addressed now as...
Google to Showcase AI Advances at Its Big Conference
Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference Thursday. The company’s...
No One Thinks You’re Humble When You Mention Your Porsche
You’ve seen it among a group of friends, the inflated and often irritating “humblebrag.” Maybe it was even you who...
Anti-Semites Use Twitter as ‘Megaphone to Harass Jews,’ says Rights Group
Anti-Semites are using Twitter as a “megaphone to harass and intimidate Jews,” the pro-Jewish civil rights group Anti-Defamation League says....
US-China Tensions Climb Over ‘Orwellian Nonsense’ on Airlines
As the United States considers ramping up trade tariffs and other actions in response to China’s economic policies, tensions in...
Egypt Approves Law to Govern Popular Ride-Hailing Apps
Egypt’s parliament has approved a law to govern popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem, which had faced legal challenges stemming...
Microsoft Launches $25M Program to Use AI for Disabilities
Microsoft is launching a $25 million initiative to use artificial intelligence to build better technology for people with disabilities. CEO...
‘Game-Changer’ Mobile App Aims to End Bangladesh Child Marriage
A new phone app could be a “game-changer” in the fight against child marriage in Bangladesh, where more than half...
Art Robots to Help Painters’ Creativity
A new invention is a result of a joint effort by artists and scientists. Computerized art robots can memorize artist’s...
From Horse Carts to Hyperloop: Revolution of the American Railroad
The first railroad appeared in the United States back in 1828. Located entirely in the state of Maryland, it was...
‘Cook It, Save It, Share It’ Campaign Fights Food Waste
An innovative consumer awareness campaign will be launched this summer in several cities in the United States. The campaign is...
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