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How to vote in the US 2020 Election
Whether your voting preference is in person or by mail, here's what you need to know to cast your vote in November.
7 min
1702
Coronavirus pandemic will end 'for the rich wor...
The Microsoft co-founder estimates the disease will affect the developing world even longer.
1 min
1703
Xbox Series S is Microsoft's cheaper next-gen c...
A leaked package for a next-gen Xbox controller appears to have revealed the name for the Xbox Series X less powerful alternative.
1 min
1704
Google is reportedly working on foldable Pixel ...
According to a leaked document, the phone may be slated for late 2021.
1 min
1705
Tesla Arcade disappears from Tesla electric car...
It's not clear why the feature left Tesla cars locally, but the latest software update notes explicitly note its removal.
1 min
1706
After the Sprint merger, T-Mobile says it's now...
T-Mobile had another strong quarter, which it says pushed it ahead of AT&T among America's largest wireless carriers.
2 min
1707
Facebook is allowing employees to work from hom...
The social network is also giving workers an extra $1,000 for home office needs.
1 min
1708
Democratic senators introduce the Make Billiona...
If passed, the bill would impose a one-time 60% tax on wealth gains made by billionaires during the coronavirus pandemic.
1 min
1709
After only nine months, Google drops Pixel 4 fr...
The phones are no longer available for purchase in the Google Store.
0 min
1710
Drive with your windows up to reduce exposure t...
WHO estimates that air pollution takes the lives of around 7 million people each year.
2 min
1711
Trump signs executive order, essentially bannin...
The order calls the wide use of Chinese apps a "national emergency," but leaves the door open for the app to operate under a US company.
3 min
1712
An Instagram 'bug' is reportedly giving prefere...
A report found that hashtags relating to the Trump reelection campaign don't surface any alternative viewpoints.
1 min
1713
Twitter will add labels to state and government...
The social media platform is hoping to provide additional context about who is behind various accounts.
1 min
1714
DOJ accuses Texas man used fraudulent stimulus ...
The man allegedly secured $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
1 min
1715
NASA reexamining its use of unofficial terminol...
The space agency has already retired two insensitive nicknames, the 'Eskimo Nebula,' and the 'Siamese Twins Galaxy.'
1 min
1716
'Hell Ant' discovered in 99-million year old amber
It's been a strange year for insects, good thing hell ants' are extinct.
2 min
1717
Next steps for the HEALS Act
Friday, Aug. 7 is the last day of the Senate's August session, before a month-long recess.
2 min
1718
Here are your voting options during the coronav...
As local and presidential elections approach, a number of states are expanding their mail-in absentee voting policies.
4 min
1719
Samsung gets FDA clearance for Galaxy Watch 3's...
The company is looking to add more health-tracking features to its smartwatches.
1 min
1720
SpaceX successfully completes low-altitude test...
After a number of setbacks, the Starship prototype took a tiny "hop" towards Mars Tuesday evening from its Boca Chica facility in Texas.
2 min
1721
Facebook launches Instagram Reels, prompting ba...
This isn't the first time Facebook has copied a competitor.
3 min
1722
Apple to split its stock at end of August
The iPhone maker announced the four-for-one stock split on July 30, making it the fifth time the company's split its stock since 2014.
2 min
1723
HEALS Act update: Democrats and Republicans dea...
The weekly $600 benefit, part of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, was a popular feature of the initial coronavirus relief package.
4 min
1724
Disney releasing Mulan Sept. 4 on Disney Plus, ...
The big budget film will cost $30 in the US, after months of theatrical delays
2 min
1725
Android launching Nearby Share, its version of ...
Google, which just announced three new Pixel phones, said Nearby Share spent "years in development."
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