Internet shutdowns becoming the norm in much of the world
At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such
economy and trade
Maryland-bound train derails, two cars fall into Potomac River
Two freight cars fell into the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early Saturday morning when part of a Maryland-bound train derailed, according to a CSX spokesman.
Nearly 8 tons of beef patties recalled
About 15,739 pounds of frozen beef patties are being recalled because they "may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small, green, soft plastic," the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Tesla's topsy-turvy 2019
Everyone knows Tesla cars move fast. The same goes for Tesla the company.
25 Jewish members of Congress call for Stephen Miller's firing
Twenty-five Jewish Democratic members of Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to remove senior White House adviser Stephen Miller from the administration based on leaked emails that showed he promoted stories from white nationalist and fringe media organizations.
Writing a Christmas hit is big business
When Freddie Mercury decided his band Queen would record a Christmas song, he gave Jim Lea a call.
White House threatened shutdown over congressional push on Ukraine aid
The White House insisted that House Democrats drop language in the year-end spending bill establishing a specific and quick timeline for deploying appropriated aid to Ukraine or risk a veto, multiple people involved with the talks told CNN.
1 person killed in shooting at North Carolina municipal building
A Winston-Salem, North Carolina, city employee was killed Friday when one of his co-workers opened fire at a municipal building, officials said.
Whistleblower says US airports becoming unsafe as TSA relaxes security
A whistleblower with the Transportation Security Administration is sounding the alarm about loosened security at US airports, charging that top TSA officials have prioritized speed over security by reducing the sensitivity of metal detectors, disabling technology on some X-ray machines, issuing orders to keep the baggage conveyor belts moving in certain circumstances and ordering policy changes that result in fewer pat-downs.
Sign ups for 2020 Obamacare coverage slide slightly
Lower premiums and more plan choices did not attract more Americans to sign up for Obamacare plans for 2020.
You'll have to wait for the Motorola Razr foldable phone
Motorola's reboot of its legendary Razr flip phone reportedly isn't going to arrive in 2019.
Trump accepts Pelosi's invitation to deliver State of the Union in February
President Donald Trump has accepted the invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver the State of the Union address on February 4, 2020.
Passengers watch Boeing Starliner launch from airplane windows
Xavier Cummings works with rockets every day in his job as a NASA contractor, but he's never seen a launch like this.
Pink, Chance the Rapper scale back tours to focus on family
Several high profile recording artists are retreating from the stage lights to make 2020 about family.
The McLaren GT: A $210,000 supercar for everyday driving
Sports car manufacturers often boast that they make
Now fake Facebook accounts are using fake faces
Artificially-generated faces of people who don't exist are being used to front fake Facebook accounts in an attempt to trick users and game the company's systems, the social media network said Friday. Experts who reviewed the accounts say it is the first time they have seen fake images like this being used at scale as part of a single social media campaign.
Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet.
Prince Philip admitted to hospital for 'pre-existing' condition, palace says
Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital over a "pre-existing" condition, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Friday. A royal source told CNN he was not taken there in an ambulance, but walked in.
Mystery of missing police station donated toys solved
A Massachusetts police department has a thief in its midst.
Mining company coached Alaska's governor to lobby White House
A mining company secretly collaborated with the governor of Alaska to lobby the Trump administration to move forward with a mining project that Environmental Protection Agency scientists warned could devastate the world's most valuable wild salmon habitat, according to newly released emails obtained by CNN.
Boeing's Starliner won't reach space station on uncrewed test
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft failed to put itself on the correct course during an uncrewed test flight on Friday and will not reach the International Space Station during this mission.
How Dish Network plans to become a cell phone company in 2020
Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen believes his company could be a significant competitor in the US consumer wireless business.
'Rise of Skywalker' to cap off Disney's year at the box office
Disney is about to end its landmark year with yet another box office milestone as the final chapter of the Skywalker saga storms into theaters this weekend.
New research: Antibiotics in infancy tied to allergies in childhood
Antibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant's gut bacteria, according to a new research paper.
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