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CDC issues a nationwide ban on evictions until ...
The purpose of this eviction moratorium is to keep people out of crowded living conditions that could worsen the spread of COVID-19.
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There's rust on the moon, and it's Earth's fault
Researchers have found iron oxide, despite the moon's lack of oxygen and dearth of water.
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Amazon's new program could make Alexa available...
When you move into a new apartment, Amazon's Alexa could be already waiting for you.
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Jeep's Grand Wagoneer plays up the nostalgia an...
With interior wood paneling and 75 total inches of screens, the company adds big luxury its new vehicle.
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Uber releases flexible work from home guideline...
Tech companies, known for long hours at the office, are allowing staff more of a work and life balance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NSA's bulk collection of phone records was ille...
The program was first revealed to the public in 2013 following a document leak from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
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Facebook pulls network of fake accounts and pag...
The accounts were tied to an infamous Kremlin-linked troll farm.
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How to watch the NFL 2020 season
The season is set to start Sept. 10, but with the continued pandemic, nothing is certain.
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Not all social media campaigns are created equal
Before you support a social media campaign, follow these guidelines to see if it's a worthy cause.
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Microsoft announced new technologies to combat ...
The tools will be built into its Azure server technology for businesses and will help identify manipulated videos.
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Season 2 of The Mandalorian starts Oct. 30 on D...
The show's production fortunately wrapped in March, prior to the coronavirus lockdown, which delayed other film and television projects.
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T-mobile expands mid-band 5G network
Each of the network carrier's mid-band 2.5 GHz 5G site can penetrate obstructions like walls and natural barriers.
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Astronomers confirm last year's black hole coll...
The collision, named GW190521, provides definitive evidence for a class of black holes long theorized to exist, but only indirectly observed.
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Apple and Google make it easier for people to j...
The companies are taking measures to increase adoption and support contact tracing efforts.
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Walmart expands its membership program to inclu...
Walmart Plus, which will cost $98 a year, will likely face tough competition from Amazon Prime.
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Facebook warns it might remove news from its pl...
Users could be blocked from sharing news, Facebook claims, if new draft regulations are put in place.
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An ancient NASA satellite disintegrated spectac...
A piece of space history met its end over the weekend when OGO-1 burned up.
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A 'dust devil movie' from NASA Curiosity rover ...
The rover's images help give scientists a more complete picture of the wind and dust that can scour the red planet.
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Apple reveals changes to improve its digital st...
The tech giant updated its App Store review policy amid criticisms from developers, including a lawsuit from Epic Games.
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How to watch the 2020 US Open
Whether you plan to watch on cable or stream the tennis tournament online, CNET's got you covered.
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Musk talks energy density ahead of Tesla Batter...
The electric vehicle CEO said that mass-produced, higher density batteries with longer lifecycles are likely within three to four years.
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ByteDance reportedly ready to give up control o...
Sale of the popular social networking app's sale may be finalized Tuesday.
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US FAA gives Amazon clearance to begin commerci...
The online retail giant is one step closer to delivering packages using the friendly skies.
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Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, dies a...
Tributes poured in after his death was announced on Friday, devastated by the loss of such an inspirational person on and off screen.
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Neuralink demo shows Musk's radical vision of '...
Musk's startup technology aims to build a digital link between brains and computers, with a medical focus—at first.
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