Bitcoin’s crash is very bad news for other cryptos
Elon Musk's surprise reversal on accepting bitcoin payments for Tesla cars has triggered a sharp plunge in the cryptocurrency — spelling trouble for other coins that have notched shocking returns in recent months.5 years ago
Ohio is betting millions in lottery prizes to improve its vaccination rate
The state will give away millions of dollars to vaccinated people and full scholarships to vaccinated children through special lotteries.5 years ago
Bear has close call on utility poles in Arizona border city
Residents of an Arizona border city were left in disbelief by a surprise visit from a bear.5 years ago
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney out of leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney has lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald Trump's lie that he won the 2020 presidential election.5 years ago
Additional testing expected after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed postrace drug test
Additional testing is planned after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, throwing the horse's victory at Churchill Downs earlier this month into doubt.5 years ago
Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies said Friday.5 years ago
Celebrate Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you
The day was made for a punning slogan: "May the Fourth be with you." The origins of what has become an annual holiday for true believers are a little murky.5 years ago
China successfully launches first module of planned space station
China launched the first section of its independent space station on Thursday.5 years ago
Apple’s app store goes on trial in threat to ‘walled garden’
On Monday, Apple faces a trial that could upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other devices.5 years ago
Verizon selling Yahoo, AOL unit to Apollo in $5B deal
AOL and Yahoo are being sold again, this time to a private equity firm. Verizon will sell Verizon Media, which consists of the pioneering tech platforms, to Apollo Global Management in a $5 billion deal.5 years ago
US to restrict travel from India due to COVID surge
On advice of CDC, US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 due to COVID-19 surge.5 years ago
California’s Newsom recall has enough signatures to make ballot
Organizers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot5 years ago
Student’s Snapchat profanity leads to Supreme Court speech case
Before the Supreme Court this week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus.5 years ago
LeBron James morphs into Looney Tunes character in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’
In case you weren't feeling your age lately, it's been 25 years -- a quarter of a century -- since the "Space Jam" movie came out.5 years ago
A man returned from shopping and found 15,000 bees in his car
A man who went shopping in New Mexico came back to find his car was full of bees. Thousands and thousands of them.5 years ago
Large tornado reported in Alabama as South braces for more
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of Alabama and Mississippi on Thursday afternoon as the South braces for severe weather.5 years ago
Golden Globe winners 2021: See the full list
The Golden Globe Awards are being presented Sunday night. Here's the comprehensive list of winners from the night.5 years ago
What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial?
What Super Bowl commercial was your favorite? Vote in our poll.6 years ago
Senate impeachment trial arguments to start February 9
House Democrats plan to send the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, but the start of arguments in the Senate's impeachment trial won't begin until February 9.6 years ago
Sources: President Trump to issue around 100 pardons, commutations Tuesday
President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day, according to three people familiar with the matter.6 years ago
Parler has now been booted by Amazon, Apple and Google
Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by conservatives, now finds itself virtually homeless on the internet as Amazon, Apple and Google have all booted it from their platforms in a span of a little more than 24 hours.6 years ago
Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world’s richest person
Elon Musk edged past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to grab the title of world's richest person, according to Bloomberg.6 years ago
Vice President Pence will attend Biden’s inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence will attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, according to a source familiar.6 years ago
