How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count
WASHINGTON — Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it turns out…
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China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its ‘people’s money’
BANGKOK — China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi,…
Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military
Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review…
Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court
MIAMI — Smartmatic, the elections-technology company suing Fox News for defamation, is now contending with a growing list of criminal…
Students face new cellphone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins
Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss High School…
How long can Trump’s D.C. takeover last?
Members of the National Guard stand near D.C.'s Union Station, within view of the U.S. Capitol, on Thursday. Kevin Dietsch…
What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast
Hurricane Erin is creating potentially deadly water conditions all along the U.S. East Coast days before the largest waves are…
Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to…
Trump’s return to ‘law and order’ highlights a sore spot for Democrats: Crime policy
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Scientists get a rare peek inside an exploding star
NEW YORK — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering…