Trump's false election claims persist at conservative gathering in Texas
As Texas' battle over voting rights continues to unfold during the special session in Austin, the outrage…
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Here are just some of Richard Branson's near-death experiences ahead of his first space flight
Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur who is set to take a test flight on his Virgin Galactic spaceship to the edge…
Biden warns Putin during call that 'we expect him to act' on Russian ransomware attacks
President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action to disrupt criminal ransomware groups in Russia…
US stocks set new records as Delta variant worries remain
US stocks rallied to record highs on Friday, rebounding from Thursday's selloff.The Dow closed 1.3% higher, or 448 points, while…
Wells Fargo shuts down all personal lines of credit, sparking outrage
Wells Fargo is shutting down all of its existing personal lines of credit, sparking outrage from consumers and advocates.A…
Why it's so difficult to bring ransomware attackers to justice
An incident takes place. Law enforcement investigates. A culprit is identified, apprehended and prosecuted.That's typically how we think of addressing a crime.…
Volkswagen and BMW fined $1 billion for running emissions cartel
The European Commission has fined Volkswagen Group and BMW $1 billion for colluding with Daimler to hold back the development…
Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately
Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system.The…
5 things to know for July 7: Coronavirus, condo collapse, Elsa, Lebanon, NY mayor
We're still learning the fulls extent of the damage from that massive ransomware attack that may have compromised as many…
Suspected thieves grab pricy handbags and flee Neiman Marcus store in San Francisco
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is trying to identify a group of robbery suspects caught on…
Donald Trump is still the king of the GOP -- J.D. Vance just proved why
It took J.D. Vance only four days to understand just how much control Donald Trump has over the Republican…
Pentagon cancels $10 billion cloud contract given to Microsoft over Amazon
The Department of Defense is canceling a controversial $10 billion cloud computing contract that had been awarded to Microsoft over…
Shorter working week trials an 'overwhelming success' in Iceland
Trials of a shorter working week in Iceland have been hailed as an "overwhelming success" by researchers.Public sector employees taking…
Oil prices surge after OPEC+ calls off talks
Oil prices soared on Tuesday after major producers, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, fell out…
5 things to know for July 5: Surfside, Covid-19, Afghanistan, the Pope, golf shooting
Fireworks still ringing in your ears? We'll keep it short today so everyone can get back to their long holiday weekends.…
Covid-19 vaccine ads expected in next few weeks as part of $250 million Biden administration campaign
In the next few weeks, the Biden administration will launch a national vaccine promotional campaign aimed at encouraging hesitant Americans to get immunized, a marketing executive close to the project told CNN.The advertisements are part of a $250 million Covid-19…
Must-watch videos of the week
A smiley snake, a snail with a hidden surprise, and decapitated slugs. These are the must-watch videos of the week.Sssssssmile!If you're terrified of snakes, no amount of smiley faces will get you to watch this video. This unusual color pattern…
Hawaii declares an emergency as flooding causes extensive damage, including bridge collapses
The state of Hawaii is under an emergency proclamation as the state struggles with widespread damage from flooding.Gov. David Ige signed the proclamation Tuesday to free up state funds to assist those impacted by the heavy rains and flooding that…
Scaramucci finds 'great irony' in Republicans opposing Biden's rescue plan
Anthony Scaramucci is dumbfounded by the universal opposition among Republicans in Congress to President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion America Rescue Plan.After largely blessing Trump's tax cuts, spending surges and Covid relief packages, not one Republican lawmaker in the US Senate…
5 things to know for March 9: Covid-19, voting rights, Congress, Asia-Pacific, China
Will you get a third stimulus payment? Time to check your eligibility.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your…
