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Google Seeks Tax Breaks For $600M Data Center In Minnesota

Google’s plan to build a $600 million wind powered data center in central Minnesota could hinge on the tech giant’s request for officials to waive 20 years’ worth of future taxes.

UAE Says Its First Astronaut Going Into Space In September

The first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will blast off into space on Sept. 25 on a trip to the International Space Station, authorities announced this week.

Foldable:The New Generation Of Smartphones

SAMSUNG, HUAWEI AND OTHER MAJOR NAMES SHOW THEIR HANDS

spacex's elon musk turns to science fiction for mars ship

if spacex founder elon musk’s plan to establish a city on mars sounds like science fiction, then consider the name of his first passenger ship.

yahoo adds new social features to its renamed mobile app

yahoo has overhauled its main app for smartphones and tablets by emphasizing “social” features aimed at people who like to share and chat about news topics online.

who inherits a selfie? states seek to fill privacy law gaps

when a loved one dies, laws cover how their houses, cars, and other property are passed on to relatives.

Need An Entry-Level Job At A Store? It Can Be Harder Now

Asia Thomas knew she was at a disadvantage.

Not So Easy: Trump's Trade Agenda Hits Stumbling Blocks

President Donald Trump’s hard-line views on trade, a staple of his message long before he entered politics, are beginning to collide with the cold realities of global geopolitics.

BMW Will Spend More On Autonomous Driving, Electric Cars

BMW’s profits this year will at least equal last year’s results as the automaker sinks billions into developing electric and autonomous car technology to meet expected changes in how people get from one place to another, the company said this week.

Twitter: ‘Black Panther' Is Most Tweeted About Movie Ever

The pop culture sensation “Black Panther” has set another record: most tweeted about movie ever.

Amazon Go Execs Share Insights Into Shopper Behavior

A key executive behind Amazon Go, the online leader’s much heralded cashier-less grocery store, says she was surprised at how many customers were hesitant to just walk out the store.

Food Delivery And The 'Sharing Economy'

Just last week, we wrote about how what has been widely termed the ‘sharing economy’ – the distinctly Millennial movement of ‘sharing’ rather than necessarily ‘owning’ seemingly anything and everything, and drawing upon technology in the hand to make this possible – has made itself felt in how we travel, with Uber and Airbnb the obvious market leaders.

US Says New Round Of Talks With China Were ‘Constructive'

U.S. and Chinese envoys held “constructive” trade talks on Wednesday, the White House said, after President Donald Trump rattled financial markets by accusing Beijing of trying to stall in hopes he will fail to win re-election in 2020.

Trump Refuses To Shield Apple's Mac Pros From China Tariffs

President Donald Trump has vowed to slap tariffs on Apple’s Mac Pros if the company shifts production of the computer from Texas to China.

Disney Details New ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' Attractions

“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.

Space Station Gets 2 Cargo Deliveries In Record 15 Hours

The International Space Station has received two cargo deliveries in a record 15 hours.

Networks Sue Locast, A Service That Streams TV For Free

The country’s biggest TV networks — ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox — have sued Locast, a streaming service that transmits their broadcasts for free, in federal court in New York.

UN Report: North Korea Cyber Experts Raised Up To $2 Billion

A panel monitoring U.N. sanctions says North Korean cyber experts have illegally raised money for the country’s weapons of mass destruction programs “with total proceeds to date estimated at up to $2 billion.”

Disney Results Miss As Fox Studio Business Underwhelm

Disney is feeling some pain from its biggest transformation in decades as its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment businesses contributed to a 39% drop in earnings.

iOS 13: On A Whole New Level

In one of the iPhone’s biggest updates to date, iOS 13 revolutionizes the smartphone once again. It’s jam-packed with a bunch of improvements including a systemwide Dark Mode, the Find My app, performance enhancements all-new Photos and Reminders apps, and major privacy features. This week, we go hands-on with the beta ahead of its public release…

Gatehouse, Gannett To Merge For $1.4B, Build Newspaper Giant

Two of the largest U.S. newspaper companies have agreed to combine for roughly $1.4 billion, creating a new industry giant that hopes to manage the crisis of print’s decline through sheer size.

No, There's Still No Link Between Video Games And Violence

Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.

Energy Department Wants To Build Nuclear Test “Fast” Reactor

A new nuclear test reactor is needed as part of an effort to revamp the nation’s fading nuclear power industry by developing safer fuel and power plants, the U.S. Department of Energy said this week.

What Is The Online Forum 8Chan?

An anonymous online forum called 8chan has drawn attention in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio because violent U.S. extremists have used it to share tips and encourage one another.

China Imports From US Fall 19% In July Amid Trade War

Chinese imports of American goods plunged in July as a tariff war with Washington intensified. Imports of U.S. goods fell 19% from a year earlier to $10.9 billion, customs data showed Thursday, though that was an improvement over June’s 31.4% fall. Exports to the United States declined 6.5% to $38.8 billion.

Foxconn Leaders, Wisconsin Officials Meet; Details Unclear

Foxconn Technology Group executives met Wednesday with Wisconsin’s governor, legislative leaders, and others but no one is saying much about what they discussed.

China Threatens Retaliation If US Tariff Hikes Go Ahead

China on Thursday threatened retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports.

Gyllenhaal Attributes Conquering Fear To Oscar-Winning Doc

Few performances are as daunting as the one-person play.

HY-Vee Warns Of Security Problem With Credit Card Readers

An Iowa-based grocery store chain is warning customers about what it says is a security incident involving payment card systems.

The Remarkable History Of Instant Messaging

The very notion of being able to instantly send a message to someone located on the other side of the world – or even just the other side of one’s home or office – would have seemed nigh-on inconceivable to most of the world’s population not so long ago.