Wary of investments in Venezuela, major oil companies are flocking to the White House
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty are worrying executives at major Western oil companies, who plan to meet President Trump on Friday.
NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station
NASA officials said Thursday that they have decided to bring four of the seven crew members home to the International Space Station after one of… Read More »NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station
Why are Grok and X still available in the App Stores?
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is used to flood X with thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors wearing minimal clothing. Some of… Read More »Why are Grok and X still available in the App Stores?
New Jersey is the latest state to ban student phones in schools
The restrictions, which were signed into law by Gov. Philip D. Murphy on Thursday as one of his final acts in office, will take effect… Read More »New Jersey is the latest state to ban student phones in schools
Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
The move, an effort to make housing more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage companies. Buying risky mortgage bonds almost caused… Read More »Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
Why a Chinese robot vacuum company spun off not one but two EV brands
For Chinese companies, the bet is that lower prices and more AI features will convince people to wear smart glasses all day and have their… Read More »Why a Chinese robot vacuum company spun off not one but two EV brands
A Michigan man is learning the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren't legal
Despite being repeatedly told that people were using his product to spy on others without their consent, Fleming helped them with technical support. A government… Read More »A Michigan man is learning the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren't legal
Polymarket does not pay users who bet on a US invasion of Venezuela
Polymarket users were betting on whether the US would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the capture of the Venezuelan president did not constitute… Read More »Polymarket does not pay users who bet on a US invasion of Venezuela
Apple's John Ternus could be Tim Cook's successor as CEO
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company's longtime CEO Tim Cook if he steps… Read More »Apple's John Ternus could be Tim Cook's successor as CEO
AI devices are coming. Will your favorite apps come along for the ride?
Giants from Silicon Valley Like Amazon, Meta and OpenAI, they are racing to develop “operating systems” for AI-powered devices – and 2026 is likely the… Read More »AI devices are coming. Will your favorite apps come along for the ride?
Former Google CEO plans to single-handedly fund a replacement for the Hubble telescope
Before World War II, the vast majority of telescopes built around the world were financed by wealthy people with an interest in the sky above.… Read More »Former Google CEO plans to single-handedly fund a replacement for the Hubble telescope
The US trade deficit has fallen to its lowest level since 2009 as tariffs reshape trade
The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, the latest data showed.
China is exploring Meta's latest AI acquisition
Regulators said they will review whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complies with Chinese export and investment rules.
The technology that will enter our lives in 2026
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
The minimum wage is rising in some states as workers struggle to meet basic costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than the federal minimum of $7.25… Read More »The minimum wage is rising in some states as workers struggle to meet basic costs
