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US National Advertising Division finds Verizon ...
AT&T complained that the rival telecommunications company was being potentially misleading about how fast its 5G service is and where it's available.
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2020 J.D. Power Automotive Brand Loyalty Study ...
The report showed that 60.5% of Subaru owners would purchase another Subaru, with Lexus buyers not far behind.
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1803
How to tell if you're sunscreen is expired
Three words: consistency, color, and smell.
2 min
1804
TikTok witches tried to 'hex' the moon
According to this TikTok community, there's a bad moon on the rise and they aren't happy about it.
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Tips on safely vacationing during coronavirus
Traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic is risky, but certain precautions can help minimize risk of infection. 
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1806
UAE's Hope probe successfully launches to Mars
After several weather-related delays, the first interplanetary mission led by an Arab country is finally headed for the red planet.
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In case of emergency: what to pack in an emerge...
Government and city officials recommend having a go bag ready at all times.
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1808
Trump Administration announces visa restriction...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cites the company's association with the Chinese government's 'human rights abuses," as the reason for the rule.
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1809
Nissan unveils the Ariya, and its innovative 'M...
Intentionally designed with iconic styles from the 70s, Nissan hopes to bring the premium electric SUV to the masses.
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Bitcoin scammers target prominent public figure...
The accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Barack Obama and other famous tech executives, entertainers and politicians were among those hacked.
2 min
1811
Microsoft adds xCloud streaming to Xbox Game Pa...
The free addition lets players access games on phones and tablets.
2 min
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T-Mobile announced tools for fighting robocalls...
The carrier plans to offer features designed to help customers block unwanted calls.
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1813
NASA and ESA photos show 'closest ever' look at...
Images taken by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft show "campfires" on the sun.
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Researchers identify new ultra-black fish
The ultra-black fish absorb over 99.5% of light.
2 min
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Microsoft's Xbox One X is being discontinued
Microsoft is also stopping production of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition.
1 min
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117 new emoji are coming to Android users
You'll now be able to text your friend a bison emoji.
1 min
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How 5G will revolutionize health care
The next-generation wireless technology could mean safer, faster care, both in hospitals and remotely.
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New study reveals true origin story of our moon
Spoiler alert: it involves a giant magma ocean
1 min
1819
T-Mobile won't be taking new Sprint customers a...
The company will soon be completing a long process that began with the announcement of a T-Mobile-Sprint merger in 2018.
1 min
1820
Yamato City targets pedestrians distracted by s...
The Japanese city passed a law prohibiting walking while using your smartphone.
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1821
Egyptologists get a hand with hieroglyphs thank...
Fabricius is a free app that teaches you how to read and write ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
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More than 32,000 species are currently threaten...
The International Union for Conservation of Nature released a new list of endangered species, including lemurs, the European hamster, and the North Atlantic right whale.
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Tesla could get $65 million in tax breaks if it...
Texas is vying to become the home of Tesla's cybertruck factory.
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Elon Musk says getting Starlink broadband will ...
In a tweet, the SpaceX CEO gave details on the upcoming Starlink broadband service.
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Trump signs secret order, giving CIA more leewa...
The new policy allows the agency to authorize more of its own operations instead of waiting for White House approval.
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