Go read this report about a Snopes editor who plagiarized other news sites
A startling new report from BuzzFeed News finds that the co-founder of Snopes, a website known for fact-checking and debunking fake news items, was himself plagiarizing other…
Apple Arcade is getting a new Castlevania game
With the exception of an anime series on Netflix, the last few years have been quiet when it comes to the gothic action series Castlevania. It looks…
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshooting
Boeing’s Starliner astronaut capsule won’t be launching to the International Space Station until it’s gone through “deeper-level troubleshooting” to fix an issue with stuck propulsion system valves,…
How to locate your Android phone with Google’s Find My Device
Phones have become so much a part of our daily lives that it can be immediately traumatic if you suddenly can’t find your phone — whether you’ve…
A Sonos survey suggests the company might build a voice assistant of its own
Sonos might be developing a voice assistant alternative to Alexa or Google Assistant for its speakers, according to a customer survey spotted by VoiceBot.ai. The survey, shared…
Twitter is pausing its verification program again, after giving fake accounts blue checks
Twitter is once again putting a halt on applications to its verification program, saying that it needs to work on the application and review process that lets…
Nikola announces $2 million DOE grant after founder’s indictment
This week hydrogen trucking startup Nikola announced that it won a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy. While the DoE announced the grants in July,…
Peloton is sued for improperly charging sales tax
A Peloton exercise bike is seen after the ringing of the opening bell for the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in New York City, New…
Cuba dips toe in market economy with legalization of small businesses
HAVANA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Thousands of small and medium-sized Cuban businesses will be allowed to incorporate in the coming months, in one of the most important…
U.S. equity funds see their third successive weekly inflow- Lipper
U.S. One dollar banknotes are seen in front of displayed stock graph in this illustration taken, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Aug 13 (Reuters) – U.S….
Dollar retreats as consumer sentiment dives
U.S. consumer sentiment plummets in early August to decade low Dollar index down 0.5% NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar fell to a one-week…
Analysis: As Fed shifts gears, shaping consensus gets trickier for Powell
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – In his nearly six years on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors before becoming its chair, Jerome Powell never once cast…
U.S. workplace regulator says vaccinated workers should wear masks
Employees wear face masks at the JBS USA meat packing plant, where two members of the staff have died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as it remains operational…
Russia tells BBC journalist to go home in row with Britain -state TV
Sarah Rainsford, Moscow’s BBC bureau journalist, is seen on this undated photo. Courtesy of Sarah Rainsford/Handout via REUTERS Russia gives Sarah Rainsford until end August to leave…
Alberta backtracks on COVID-19 curbs as Canadian province’s hospitalizations jump
A woman walks by a sign on the midway that reminds people to keep 6 feet apart as the Calgary Stampede gets underway following a year off…
Mexican president asks indigenous for forgiveness over Spanish conquest
MEXICO CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday asked the country’s indigenous Mexica peoples for forgiveness for the abuses inflicted on…
Tears and anger as Greek island residents face wildfire aftermath
Burnt hillsides are seen following a wildfire near the village of Rovies on the island of Evia, Greece, August 12, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Alkis…
Afghanistan spiralling into failed state where al Qaeda will thrive, UK says
Afghanistan tipping into civil war – UK minister al Qaeda will probably be back – defence minister Militants will likely post a threat to West again LONDON,…
Turkey combats Black Sea floods, death toll rises to 31
Floods among the worst Turkey has experienced Wildfires devastated parts of southwest this month Opposition says many missing, fears rising death toll SINOP, Turkey, Aug 13 (Reuters)…
WHO seeks to take political heat out of virus origins debate
GENEVA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Friday it was setting up a new group to trace the origins of the coronavirus, seeking…
Twitter India chief moves to new U.S. role after criticism over compliance
The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan…
U.S. House members introduce bill targeting Apple and Google app stores
The Apple Inc logo is seen at the entrance to the Apple store in Brussels, Belgium July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – A…
London court orders Binance to trace cryptocurrency hackers
A representation of cryptocurrency Binance is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – London’s High Court has ordered Binance,…
Facebook, Amazon seek U.S. approval to operate undersea data cable
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) have asked the U.S. government for approval to operate a new undersea data cable between…
Crypto platform Poly Network rewards hacker with $500,000 ‘bug bounty’
HONG KONG, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Poly Network, the cryptocurrency platform which lost $610 million in a hack earlier this week, confirmed on Friday it had offered…