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Colorado Voters Narrowly Approve Legalized Sports Betting

Colorado became the 19th U.S. state to legalize some form of sports betting as election officials tallied this week a surprisingly close vote in which ballots for the measure narrowly surpassed “no” votes.

Group Says Misinformation On The Rise On Facebook

An advocacy group tracking misinformation says it has found an increase in fake political news shared on Facebook ahead of the 2020 presidential elections.

Iconic Pacific Bird Sanctuary Ravaged By Plastic And Death

Flying into the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Midway Atoll appears out of the vast blue Pacific as a tiny oasis of coral-fringed land with pristine white sand beaches that are teeming with life.

Agency: All States Should Require Bicyclists To Wear Helmets

A government agency is recommending that all 50 states enact laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets to stem an increase in bicycle deaths on U.S. roadways.

Twitter Pulls Back On Political Ads, But Pitfalls Await

Twitter announced an end Wednesday to political campaign and issue ads on its service, calling it an important step in reducing the flow of election-related misinformation.

University-Backed Nebraska Firm To Offer Firefighting Drones

University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers has launched a university-backed startup company to help prevent and fight wildfires with drones.

Samsung Electronics Says Third Quarter Profit Fell 56%

Samsung Electronics said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter fell by nearly 56%, with its robust sales of smartphones, displays, and TVs offset by a continuously weak market for computer chips.

Lyft Loses Money Again But Eyes Profits In About 2 Years

Despite higher average prices, Lyft’s number of active riders grew 28% to surpass 22 million. The money-losing company has struggled to demonstrate a path to profitability, just like its larger rival Uber.

Hackers Plead Guilty In Data Breach That Uber Covered Up

Two computer hackers have pleaded guilty to concocting an extortion scheme that entangled Uber in a yearlong cover-up of a data breach that stole sensitive information about 57 million of the ride-hailing service’s passengers and drivers.

Microsoft Racks Up More Cloud Customers

Microsoft this week reported its latest solid quarterly report card to Wall Street, buoyed by another round of business customers signing up for its cloud computing services.

Tesla's Stock Soars After Company Posts Surprising 3Q Profit

Tesla posted a surprising profit of $143 million in its latest quarter, raising hopes the electric car pioneer may finally be turning the corner after posting mostly losses during its first decade as a publicly held company.

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Gets Box Set After 10 Years

A small-batch box set of film, music and memorabilia will be released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Michael Jackson’s 'This Is It' "

US Highway Deaths Fall In 2018 For Second Straight Year

Traffic deaths in the U.S. fell slightly in 2018 for the second straight year, the government’s road safety agency said Tuesday.

Is The Stethoscope Dying? High-Tech Rivals Pose A Threat

Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope — the very symbol of the medical profession — is facing an uncertain prognosis.

Fire Has Industry Rethinking Guidance To Dump Burning Trash

It was a hot, windy day in Southern California when a trash truck caught fire and the driver dumped the burning garbage on the side of the road. Minutes later, powerful winds blew the flames across a hillside and into a mobile home community, killing two people and destroying dozens of homes.

Weak Profit, Revenue, Overshadow Twitter User Growth

Disappointing third-quarter profit and revenue at Twitter overshadowed strong user growth, sending shares of the social media company plummeting 16% before the opening bell.

The FCC approves T-mobile-sprint deal in Party-line Vote

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $26.5 billion combination of Sprint and T-Mobile on a 3-2 party-line vote.

You Can Try This At Home: Cookbook Serves Up TV, Movie Foods

It all started with a fictional turkey burger.

Pets: There's an App for your Best Friends

With pet care spending topping $72.56 billion in the United States alone last year, there’s little wonder why companies are cashing in on our obsession for cats, dogs, and other furry friends. This week, we delve deeper into the technology that is improving the lives of our pets, from the pet-friendly portrait mode on the iPhone 11 to pet healthcare innovations…

Seniors Can Use Virtual Reality For Travel, Health Issues

Joy Golliver recently visited the Washington state community where she and her late husband lived for more than 20 years.

Google Debuts Pixel 4 Phone, Wireless Earbuds With AI

Google unveiled a new Pixel smartphone and other hardware devices, all aimed at getting people even more dependent on its artificial intelligence services.

Under Pressure From China, Apple Pulls Hong Kong Protest App

For people in Hong Kong angry over tactics used by the police to break up anti-government protests, the HKmap.live app was a handy little tool.

The Tech Is Advanced, But ‘Gemini Man' Is Lifeless

Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He’s the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material.

New Visions: How Technology Has Changed Our Reality

Where we’d once enjoy a concert with our own eyes, we now film every moment to share online, and where we’d once gossip about the news, we now have access to 24/7 content at the touch of a button, with live commentary from the people who matter.

Meet Twitch, Amazon's Live-Streaming Video Site

The attacker who killed two people in a shooting at a German synagogue live-streamed the assault on Twitch, a video service owned by Amazon.

Music Fans Can Now Play Spotify Tunes Via Siri And Apple TV

MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE BECOMES MORE EMBEDDED INTO APPLE’S ECOSYSTEM

Ready Student One? Universities Launch Degrees In Esports

On their first week in class, a group of students is playing a first-person shooter video game in a sleek new digital studio.

Microsoft Returns With Smartphone After Highprofile Flops

After high-profile flops, Microsoft is getting back into smartphones with a dual-screen Android device that won’t be out for another year.

EU: Facebook Can Be Forced To Take Down Certain Material

The European Union’s highest court says that Facebook can be ordered by an individual member state to remove or block access to material which was previously declared unlawful and says that it can have a worldwide impact.

Funny How? In ‘Joker' A Villain Turns '70s Anti-Hero

An air of menace and a cloud of controversy accompany the arrival of Todd Phillips’ “Joker” like a thick perfume.