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CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google set to be grilled in Senate hearing
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CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google set to be grilled in Senate hearing

On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee will question the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter amid cries of conservative bias and threats to change a crucial law, known as Section 230, that protects the companies' ability to moderate content as they see fit.

Microsoft earnings beat expectations, driven by video game sales and cloud demand
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Microsoft earnings beat expectations, driven by video game sales and cloud demand

Microsoft reported a solid quarter as the pandemic drove demand for its cloud and video game businesses.

How Roblox became the 'it' game for tweens -- and a massive business
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How Roblox became the 'it' game for tweens -- and a massive business

Video games are having a moment during the pandemic, perhaps none more so than an oddball create-your-own game sandbox called Roblox.

Amazon plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers in holiday hiring blitz
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Amazon plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers in holiday hiring blitz

In preparation for holiday shopping, Amazon is adding 100,000 seasonal jobs.

USS Oklahoma sailor killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in Tennessee
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USS Oklahoma sailor killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in Tennessee

USS Oklahoma sailor Warren Crim, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, has been laid to rest in his Tennessee hometown.
Extraterrestrial life on the closest 1,000 stars to Earth could see us: experts
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Extraterrestrial life on the closest 1,000 stars to Earth could see us: experts

If indeed aliens do exist, they may be watching us from not too far away in space, a new study has found.
Therapy patients in Finland blackmailed after data breach
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Therapy patients in Finland blackmailed after data breach

The confidential records of thousands of psychotherapy patients in Finland have been hacked and some are now facing the threat of blackmail.

Jack Ma is making history again with the Ant IPO, and getting even more wealthy while doing it
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Jack Ma is making history again with the Ant IPO, and getting even more wealthy while doing it

Billionaire tech tycoon Jack Ma is raising more than $34 billion in yet another record breaking IPO, further cementing his place in history as one of the world's great tech entrepreneurs.

After eradicating first 'murder hornet' nest in US, scientists hunt for more
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After eradicating first 'murder hornet' nest in US, scientists hunt for more

On Saturday, scientists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) successfully vacuumed dozens of Asian giant hornets out of a tree in Blaine, Wash.
McDonald's social media person cries out for help and brands give a warm embrace
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McDonald's social media person cries out for help and brands give a warm embrace

The McDonald's social media manager ignited a conversation on Twitter Friday, gathering people who run brand social accounts to vent and talk about mental health.

NASA confirms water has been spotted on the sunlit surface of the moon
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NASA confirms water has been spotted on the sunlit surface of the moon

NASA announced it has discovered water on the sunlit surface of the moon.
Rare 2-headed snake discovered by family’s cat in Florida
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Rare 2-headed snake discovered by family’s cat in Florida

A rare two-headed snake has been found in Florida by a family’s cat.
The iPhone 12's ceramic shield screen is tough — but you can still break it
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The iPhone 12's ceramic shield screen is tough — but you can still break it

Allstate tested the new iPhone 12 models' Ceramic Shield screen and found it to be the most durable smartphone display it ever tested — but it's not indestructible.

Facebook wants to add cloud games to its platform, but you won't find them on Apple devices
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Facebook wants to add cloud games to its platform, but you won't find them on Apple devices

Facebook is diving further into games, and announced Monday that it has launched cloud gaming on its mobile and desktop platforms.

Ant Group sets new IPO record with $34 billion share sale
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Ant Group sets new IPO record with $34 billion share sale

Jack Ma's Ant Group has just pulled off the biggest stock market listing in history.

Conservatives push to discredit Facebook, Twitter and Google just days before the election
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Conservatives push to discredit Facebook, Twitter and Google just days before the election

A right-wing offensive is underway to discredit social media companies just days before the election.

Operation eradicates first 'murder hornet' nest in US
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Operation eradicates first 'murder hornet' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters laid waste Saturday to the first “murder hornet” nest found in the U.S.
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has cast her ballot from space
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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has cast her ballot from space

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, the only American not on the planet, has cast her vote from space.
Murder hornets vacuumed from Washington hive by space-suited bug pros
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Murder hornets vacuumed from Washington hive by space-suited bug pros

Space-suited bug specialists successfully vacuumed up a nest of so-called “murder hornets” in Washington state on Saturday.
Facebook to researchers: Stop using our data
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Facebook to researchers: Stop using our data

Facebook is trying to scuttle the work of New York University researchers who have played an important role in bringing attention to the company's political ad-targeting practices.