Amazon is introducing express delivery to Singapore in its first direct effort to tap into surging online shopping in fast-growing Southeast Asia. The American e-commerce company announced Thursday it will…
more ...Why Twitter Won’t Ban President Donald Trump
Twitter has made it clear that it won’t ban Donald Trump from its service, whether the president follows its rules against harassment or not. That’s no surprise: The president’s…
more ...Contested Hawaiian Telescope Step Closer to Construction
A construction permit should be granted for a giant telescope planned for a Hawaii mountain summit that some consider sacred, a hearings officer recommended Wednesday. Retired judge Riki May Amano,…
more ...Friends Walk Old Paths Together to Try to Prevent Memory Loss
We know that staying active and involved with family and friends can help keep our brains healthy as we get older. A new study in Portland, Oregon, combines those activities…
more ...US Economic Performance Hamstrung by Lack of Action on Capitol Hill
The U.S. central bank remains upbeat about the US economy, choosing to keep interest rates unchanged at historic lows after concluding its 2-day meeting Wednesday. Amid an improving job market…
more ...US to Impose Stricter Screening for Electronics Larger than Cellphones
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is boosting security measures by requiring any carry-on electronics larger than a cellphone to be screened separately at U.S. airports. Security officers will ask travelers…
more ...Lift Debt Limit Before Recess, Mnuchin Urges Congress
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday urged federal lawmakers to raise the federal debt limit before they leave Washington for their August recess to avoid increased interest costs to…
more ...Hacker Summit Puts New Focus on Preventing Brazen Attacks
Against a backdrop of cyberattacks that have grown into full-fledged sabotage, Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos is bringing a new message to hackers and security experts at the Black…
more ...Invitation: Trump to Announce Foxconn Plant in Wisconsin
President Donald Trump plans to announce Wednesday that electronics giant Foxconn will build a liquid crystal display panel plant in Wisconsin, according to an invitation to the event obtained by…
more ...Facebook Funds Harvard Effort to Fight Election Hacking, Propaganda
Facebook Inc (FB.O) will provide initial funding for a nonprofit organization that aims to help protect political parties, voting systems and information providers from hackers and propaganda attacks, the world’s…
more ...EU Warns US it May Respond Swiftly to Counter New Sanctions on Russia
The European Union warned on Wednesday that it was ready to act within days to counter proposed new U.S. sanctions on Russia, saying they would harm the bloc’s energy security.…
more ...Amazon Goes on Hiring Spree as Labor Market Tightens
Amazon has some job openings. Lots of them. The company said Wednesday that it’s looking to fill more than 50,000 positions across the U.S. It’s planning to make thousands…
more ...Luxury Firms’ Online Battle Boosted by EU Court Adviser’s Coty Stance
A decade-long battle by luxury brands to defend their image neared an end on Wednesday when an adviser to Europe’s top court said Coty can block a German retailer from…
more ...Twitter No Longer at ‘Death’s Door’ as Earnings Report Approaches
Twitter Inc heads toward its quarterly earnings report on Thursday with a stock that has risen more than 40 percent since April when much of Wall Street was ready to…
more ...US Treads Water on Cyber Policy as Destructive Attacks Mount
The Trump administration’s refusal to publicly accuse Russia and others in a wave of politically motivated hacking attacks is creating a policy vacuum that security experts fear will encourage more…
more ...Origami Robot Can be Folded into a Variety of Shapes
Origami – the ancient Japanese art of paper folding – can create cranes whose wings flap and frogs that jump. Engineers are taking the same idea and apply it to…
more ...Colombian Officials Got $27M in Odebrecht Bribes, Prosecutor says
Colombian officials received $27 million in bribes from Brazilian engineering firm Odebrecht, more than double previously thought, as the company sought to win a road-building contract, Colombia’s attorney general said…
more ...Peru Cracks Down on Slavery After Deadly Factory Fire Exposes Forced Labor
Peruvian authorities have launched a major crackdown on modern slavery after a warehouse fire in Lima last month killed four workers, including two who were trapped inside a padlocked container…
more ...Republicans Move to Repeal Financial Rule Opposed by Banks
Continuing its focus on curbing government regulations, a Republican-led House is seeking to overturn a rule that would let consumers band together to sue their banks or credit card companies…
more ...Musk Says Zuckerberg Naive About Killer Robots
Silicon Valley baron Elon Musk insulted rival billionaire Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, escalating a tech wizard war of words over whether robots will become smart enough to kill their human…
more ...Greece Prepares for End of Bailout Era With Comeback Bond
Greece successfully sold debt to private investors for the first time in three years Tuesday, taking a significant first step toward financial independence when its third international bailout ends next…
more ...Wisconsin Retail Tech Company Offers to Microchip its Staff
A Wisconsin company is offering to microchip its employees, enabling them to open doors, log onto their computers and purchase break room snacks with a simple swipe of the hand.…
more ...China Escalates Efforts to Shut Down Unauthorized VPNs
In spite of an earlier denial, the Chinese government has tightened its grip on the Internet, stepping up efforts against netizens’ access to unsupervised connections, including those via virtual private…
more ...Records: EPA Chief Jets Away for Weekends on Taxpayer’s Dime
Records show the head of the Environmental Protection Agency spent weekends in his home state during his first three months in office, frequently flying to and from Oklahoma at taxpayer’s…
more ...Young African Entrepreneur Develops Rival to YouTube
A Ghanaian teenager wanted to develop a video search engine that could challenge the dominance of YouTube. As Faith Lapidus reports, he’s well on his way. …
more ...From Rented Jeans to Reused Cooking Oil, Businesses are Going ‘Circular’
From recycled paint to rented jeans, businesses large and small are looking at ways to cut waste, use fewer resources and help create what has been coined a “circular economy”…
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