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• Dec 12

  • Boeing's crew capsule declared ready for 1st space flight

    Boeing's Starliner crew capsule finally has a launch date for its first test flight to the International Space Station

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Alaska island volcano erupts, sends ash cloud to Bering Sea

    A brief eruption of a volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands has sent an ash cloud to heights of 25,000 feet

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • UN chief warns against 'survival of the richest' on climate

    The United Nations Secretary-General has warned that failure to tackle global warming could result in economic disaster

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Science Says: Diet plays big role in how huge whales can get

    A new study finds diet plays a big role in how large whales can get

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • The deadline for holiday deliveries is fast approaching

    Plus, WhatsApp gives notice to users with vintage devices, and Samsung opens a new store across from Apple.

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• Dec 11

  • California commission lists yellow-legged frog as endangered

    There’s new hope for a California frog that has vanished from half of its habitat

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Volcanoes an ever-present, if usually distant danger

    The eruption of an island volcano in New Zealand killed up to 16 people, injured dozens and prevented rescuers from retrieving the bodies of eight...

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • California considers calling THC in pot a risk to moms-to-be

    A California panel has voted to declare marijuana smoke and its intoxicating chemical a risk to pregnant women and their developing fetuses

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • YouTube will no longer allow insults based on race, gender or sexual orientation

    The platform came under fire for its opaque policies on harassment in the past.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Blue Origin launches, lands same rocket record 6 times

    Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space company, has scored another successful spaceflight

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Thunberg tells governments: 'You are misleading' on climate

    With less than 72 hours left to reach a deal on key measures in the fight against global warming, statements by negotiators at a United Nations...

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Flooded farmers face growing dilemma in warming world

    This year’s record rainfall and devastating flooding are forcing tough decisions about the future of farming in the face of climate change

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Santa, soldiers bring joy to beleaguered Alaska village

    A visit from Santa Claus has helped the 300 or so residents of Napakiak, Alaska, forget their troubles, even if only for a day

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Google's most-searched list for 2019: Disney+, Cameron Boyce and more

    Despite the birth of a royal baby, "baby yoda" was the most-searched for baby.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • UK authorities give Amazon 5 days for new Deliveroo plan

    British authorities are asking Amazon to address concerns that its plan to buy a stake in food delivery platform Deliveroo could damage competition

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Greta Thunberg is “a bit surprised” to be named Time's Person of the Year, dedicates honor to young climate activists

    Greta Thunberg is “a bit surprised” to be named Time's Person of the Year, dedicates honor to young climate activists

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • The Justice Department reportedly tracks Google’s purchase of Fitbit

    Published reports say the feds are worried about antitrust issues.

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• Dec 10

  • 3 charged with running $722M cryptocurrency scam

    Three men who ran a cryptocurrency mining scheme that took in some $722 million have been charged with fraud conspiracy

    Dec 10

• Dec 10

  • Testing tech ideas in public? San Francisco says get permit

    San Francisco leaders are cracking down on entrepreneurs using city streets as a testing ground for the latest delivery technology and transportation...

    Dec 10

• Dec 10

  • Officials want $100M for reef restoration in Florida Keys

    Federal officials have announced plans to raise $100 million to fund projects to restore seven significant coral reef sites in the Florida Keys...

    Dec 10

• Dec 10

  • Arctic habitats and cultures on thin ice as region warms

    A new report says rising temperatures and shrinking snow and ice cover in the Arctic are endangering habitats, fisheries and local cultures

    Dec 10

• Dec 10

  • Mobile app could help Inuit people hunt, navigate climate change

    The Siku app uses satellite data and crowdsourcing to provide up-to-date information on ice and weather reports.

    Dec 10

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• Dec 10

  • iGym levels playing field for disabled, able-bodied children

    A University of Michigan research team has created an augmented reality system that allows people with different levels of mobility to play and...

    Dec 10

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• Dec 10

  • 24 states asking for better online protections for children

    Two dozen state attorneys general are asking the Federal Trade Commission to implement better online protections for children

    Dec 10

• Dec 9

  • George Laurer, inventor of ubiquitous UPC, dies at 94

    The inventor of the Universal Product Code has died

    Dec 9

• Dec 9

  • Sprint exec messages suggest T-Mobile deal may boost prices

    A Sprint executive's messages revealed in court Monday may undercut one of T-Mobile's arguments supporting its $26.5 billion merger

    Dec 9

• Dec 9

  • NASA chief gets look at new moon rocket

    It's a huge rocket for the program aimed at putting a man and woman on the moon.

    Dec 9

• Dec 9

  • Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists

    Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists

    Dec 9

• Dec 9

  • U.N.D.P. says Latin America is wealthier but unequal

    A global report from the U.N. Development Programme says that in order to face up to protests, including those in Latin America, governments must...

    Dec 9

• Dec 9

  • High-tech job growth concentrated in just 5 cities, report finds

    The report calls for investment in creating tech hubs in the U.S. heartland.

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• Dec 9

  • Russian supply ship docks with International Space Station

    An unmanned Russian ship carrying tons of supplies has successfully docked with the International Space Station

    Dec 9

• Dec 8

  • Climate scientists try to cut their own carbon footprints

    Some climate scientists are limiting their airline flights so they don’t worsen the global warming they study

    Dec 8

• Dec 8

  • SpaceX delivers 'mighty mice,' worms, robot to space station

    Rocket also brought pest-killing worms and a smart, empathetic robot.

    Dec 8

• Dec 8

  • Minister: Brazil can't stop deforestation without help

    Brazil's environment minister says the country can’t stop deforestation in the Amazon without the help of rich nations

    Dec 8

• Dec 8

  • French activists use Macron portraits to urge climate action

    French activists have waved stolen portraits of President Emmanuel Macron at a protest to try to push France to do more to fight climate change

    Dec 8

• Dec 7

  • Venice tide barriers pass another test but skeptics remain

    They are a decade behind schedule and billions over budget.

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • Nobel laureate: Face up to climate change, no escaping Earth

    An astronomer who shares this year's Nobel Physics Prize for discovering a planet outside the Earth's solar system is taking issue with people who...

    Dec 7

• Dec 6

  • Attorney suggests $190 million damages in Elon Musk lawsuit

    A Los Angeles jury has found Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • State AGs look to head off T-Mobile-Sprint deal in court

    T-Mobile is about to face 14 state attorneys general in court in defense of its attempt to buy Sprint for $26

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides

    In a long anticipated safety report, ride-sharing giant Uber says more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Google introducing feature allowing users to track packages

    Plus, Apple is expected to release five new iPhones in 2020 and Snoop Dogg lends his likeness to EA Sports’ “NHL 20.”

    Dec 6

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• Dec 6

  • Russian supply ship lifts off to International Space Station

    An unmanned Russian supply ship carrying tons of supplies has blasted off to the orbiting International Space Station

    Dec 6

• Dec 5

  • Mekong River’s new aquamarine color may be sign of trouble

    The recent color change of the Mekong River may be a sign of trouble; experts say an upstream dam is blocking sediment from flowing downstream, which...

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Uber reports more than 3,000 U.S. sexual assaults on 2018 rides in long-awaited safety report

    Uber reports more than 3,000 U.S. sexual assaults on 2018 rides in long-awaited safety report

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • DHS retreats on possible facial screening of US citizens

    The Homeland Security Department says it has no plans to force U

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • SpaceX launches beer malt, caring robot and 'mighty mice'

    SpaceX has launched a 3-ton shipment to the International Space Station, including “mighty mice" for a muscle study, a robot sensitive to astronauts'...

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Huawei fights FCC order to ban use of government funds to buy its equipment

    The Chinese tech giant filed a court petition to overturn an FCC order that bans wireless carriers in rural America from purchasing Huawei equipment...

    Dec 5

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• Dec 5

  • Tech companies dealing with consequences of explosive decade

    The technology that connects us has changed the world over the past decade while also dealing with unintended consequences -- including impinging on...

    Dec 5

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