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California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail Money
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California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail Money

California sued to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state’s high-speed rail project, escalating the state’s feud with the federal government.

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May 25, 2019
Mars Touchdown: Nasa Spacecraft Survives Supersonic Plunge
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Mars Touchdown: Nasa Spacecraft Survives Supersonic Plunge

Minutes after touching down on Mars, NASA’s InSight spacecraft sent back a “nice and dirty” snapshot of its new digs. Yet the dust-speckled image looked like a work of art to scientists.

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Jony Ive: Legend Departs From Apple
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Jony Ive: Legend Departs From Apple

After more than two decades at the helm, responsible for designing some of the world’s most iconic technology products, Jony Ive has announced he will step down as Apple’s chief design officer.

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July 6, 2019
California Democrats Turn Up Pressure On Gig Economy
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California Democrats Turn Up Pressure On Gig Economy

The battle between California lawmakers and ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft heated up Wednesday as Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon offered harsh words laced with expletives for businesses in the gig economy.

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July 13, 2019
Major Economies Raise Red Flags Over Facebook's Libra
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Major Economies Raise Red Flags Over Facebook's Libra

Top finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies are warning that cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra should not come into use before “serious regulatory and systemic concerns” are addressed.

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July 20, 2019
James Gunn Rehired To Direct ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3'
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James Gunn Rehired To Direct ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3'

Months after being fired over old tweets, James Gunn has been rehired as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

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March 23, 2019
Apple Highlights Privacy In New Services In Jab At Rivals
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Apple Highlights Privacy In New Services In Jab At Rivals

Apple says its services respect your digital boundaries — and it wants you to know it.

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March 30, 2019
What My DNA Told Me: Avoid Fast Food, Eat Vegetables
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What My DNA Told Me: Avoid Fast Food, Eat Vegetables

Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile.

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March 30, 2019
UK Royals To Block Internet Trolls On Social Media Sites
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UK Royals To Block Internet Trolls On Social Media Sites

Britain’s royal family warned this week that it will block internet trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels — and may report offenders to police

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Takeoff And Cruise: Toyota Making 'Flying Car,' Luxury Boat
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Takeoff And Cruise: Toyota Making 'Flying Car,' Luxury Boat

Toyota Motor Corp. is working on a “flying car.”

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June 10, 2017
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The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Air Traffic Control

The U.S. air traffic control system, the world’s largest and most complex, is in the midst of an era of unsurpassed safety. There has not been a fatal crash of a domestic passenger airliner in the U.S. in eight years. 

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June 10, 2017
Autonomous Cars (No Human Backup) May Hit The Road Next Year
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Autonomous Cars (No Human Backup) May Hit The Road Next Year

Autonomous vehicles with no human backup will be put to the test on publicly traveled roads as early as next year in what may be the first attempt at unassisted autonomous piloting.

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June 10, 2017
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Google Targets 'Fake News,' Offensive Search Suggestions

Google has sprinkled some new ingredients into its search engine in an effort to prevent bogus information and offensive suggestions from souring its results.

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April 29, 2017
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UBER Takes To The Skies With Next Ride-Hailing Project

Uber is taking to the skies with its next project “flying cars” - even as all eyes are on its problems on the ground.

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April 29, 2017
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Reality: Apple's Future Is In Augmented Technology

The Future Of Apple: Cars, Siri, Satellites And Space

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April 29, 2017
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Disney Sets May 2019 Release For 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

“Star Wars” is coming back to the summer movie season.

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April 29, 2017
State Renews Law To Boost Biotechnology Sector
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State Renews Law To Boost Biotechnology Sector

Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that seeks to continue the state’s commitment to the life sciences industry over the next five years.

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June 23, 2018
AMC Theatres Unveils $20-A-Month Rival To Moviepass
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AMC Theatres Unveils $20-A-Month Rival To Moviepass

AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, has unveiled a $20-a-month subscription service to rival the flagging MoviePass.

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June 23, 2018
Less Is More As Companies Explore Shopping By Voice
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Less Is More As Companies Explore Shopping By Voice

Less Is More As Companies Explore Shopping By Voice

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March 03,2018
Microsoft Fights Us In High Court To Protect Global Business
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Microsoft Fights Us In High Court To Protect Global Business

Microsoft Fights Us In High Court To Protect Global Business

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March 03,2018
Airbnb Unveils New Category Of Rentals Rated By Inspectors
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Airbnb Unveils New Category Of Rentals Rated By Inspectors

Airbnb Unveils New Category Of Rentals Rated By Inspectors

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March 03,2018
Putin: Russia Has Nuclear Weapons Impossible To Intercept
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Putin: Russia Has Nuclear Weapons Impossible To Intercept

Putin: Russia Has Nuclear Weapons Impossible To Intercept

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March 03,2018
Consumer Reports Raises Concerns Over Tesla Model 3 Braking
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Consumer Reports Raises Concerns Over Tesla Model 3 Braking

Consumer Reports Raises Concerns Over Tesla Model 3 Braking

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Techlife News #343
From Airlines To Pizza Parlors, EU Businesses Adopt Data Law
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From Airlines To Pizza Parlors, EU Businesses Adopt Data Law

From Airlines To Pizza Parlors, EU Businesses Adopt Data Law

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Techlife News #343
In Taking On ‘Solo,' Ehrenreich Faced An Unenviable Task
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In Taking On ‘Solo,' Ehrenreich Faced An Unenviable Task

In Taking On ‘Solo,’ Ehrenreich Faced An Unenviable Task

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Techlife News #343
Uber Vows To Change Direction, Become More Humane Company
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Uber Vows To Change Direction, Become More Humane Company

Uber is vowing to head down a new road and become a more humane company following a wave of ugly developments, including allegations of rampant harassment and a video of a profanity-laced confrontation between the ride-hailing company’s CEO and a disgruntled driver.

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March 25, 2017
Wi-Fi On Wheels: Google Helps Students Get Online, On The Go
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Wi-Fi On Wheels: Google Helps Students Get Online, On The Go

Eighth-grader Lakaysha Governor spends two hours on the bus getting back and forth to school each day. Thanks to a grant from Google, she can now use that time more productively and get her homework done.

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March 25, 2017
Apple Celebrate Independent Games Developers With Indie Showcase
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Apple Celebrate Independent Games Developers With Indie Showcase

Apple Goes Indie With New Games Showcase.

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March 25, 2017
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Hello Again: The MAC Is Back!

New Touch Bar Offers A Treasure Trove Of Possibilities.

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Techlife News #262
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Stolen Email Offers Unvarnished View Of Military Leaders

The current chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffGen.

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November 06,2016