Joe Biden’s among numerous prominent Twitter accounts hacked in ransom attack
WASHINGTON, DC — The Twitter accounts of numerous well-known figures and companies have apparently been compromised by an unknown hacker asking…
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Scientists strapped a tiny camera to a beetle to test just how small video technology can get
Scientists have developed a tiny wireless camera that can ride on the back of an insect, giving users a bug’s-eye view of the world.…
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Walmart requiring customers in all U.S. stores to wear masks
Walmart will require customers at all of its U.S. stores to wear masks beginning next week, becoming the largest retailer to mandate facial coverings…
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Microsoft CEO: Broadband internet access is a ‘fundamental right’
Among the many types of inequality in the United States laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic is the digital divide between those who can access the…
Continue Reading A private island off the coast of Ireland just sold for $6 million. The buyer only saw it in a video tour
A private island off the coast of Ireland boasting three beaches, seven houses and natural wildlife has been sold for more than $6.3 million —…
Continue Reading Huawei’s hopes of global domination have been dashed
Britain’s decision to ban Huawei from the country’s 5G network is a huge blow to the Chinese conglomerate’s global ambitions and…
Continue Reading 1 man holds multiple trademarks on potential Washington Redskins replacement names
The Washington NFL franchise announced on Monday that it would be changing its team name, but one man has already beaten them to the punch by…
Continue Reading UK bans Huawei from its 5G network in rapid about-face
The United Kingdom has banned Huawei from its 5G telecom network, reversing a January decision to allow the embattled Chinese tech company a limited…
Continue Reading Delta to appoint more Black board members ‘over the next couple of years,’ CEO says
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says he is “ashamed” that he has not paid more attention to fostering diversity within the airline’s executive…
Continue Reading Verizon’s alternative to layoffs: Retraining 20,000 workers
Verizon hasn’t laid off any of its 135,000 employees during the pandemic. Instead, the company has retrained around 20,000 workers for new…
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More power outages for thousands of El Pasoans as heat takes toll
EL PASO, Texas — Around 4,000 El Paso Electric customers found themselves without power at one point late Monday afternoon as an ongoing heatwave -…
Continue Reading Tucker Carlson addresses ex-staffer’s racist posts, says he will take ‘long-planned’ vacation
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a brief set of…
Continue Reading Tucker Carlson addresses ex-staffer’s racist posts, says he will take ‘long-planned’ vacation
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a brief set of…
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‘Let us serve’: Las Cruces restaurant owners, servers protest New Mexico dining restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Restaurant owners and members of the service industry across Las Cruces on Monday afternoon protested the New Mexico…
Continue Reading After 25 years, the Ford Bronco is back
It’s been 25 years since the last Ford Bronco was made. Ford is bringing the brand back, with the unveiling of three new off-road-oriented SUVs…
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Business booming for El Paso air conditioning firms during extreme heat wave
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been more than a week of daily triple-digit temperatures in the Borderland, and while many are lucky to work inside an…
Continue Reading Tech CEO resigns after video shows his racist rant towards Asian-American family at California restaurant
The CEO of a San Francisco-based technology company who was seen in a viral video making racist remarks against an Asian-American family has resigned…
Continue Reading Dumpster diving, blackouts and suicides. Lebanon’s woes laid bare as crisis deepens
A young man with a swagger approaches a dumpster. An employee from a nearby restaurant has just dumped a trash bag inside. He scoops the bag up,…
Continue Reading Wells Fargo tells employees to delete TikTok from their company devices
Wells Fargo has banned the social media app TikTok from company devices amid what it says are concerns about security. In a statement to CNN Business…
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Las Cruces Walmart store closed due to virus outbreak is allowed by state to reopen
UPDATE# 2: The New Mexico Environment Department has now clarified that a Las Cruces Walmart store which had a coronavirus outbreak has been allowed…
Continue Reading Mary Trump is releasing a book. Michael Cohen is finishing a book. Both are being restricted
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. When the…
Continue Reading White House Correspondents’ Association president worries briefings have become ‘purely political’
The White House press secretary typically plays a key role in informing the public about the policies and positions of the President. The…
Continue Reading 7-Eleven Day is canceled this year, meaning no free Slurpees
It’s a sad day for Slurpee lovers everywhere. The convenience retailer has celebrated July 11 (7/11) every summer since 2002 as 7-Eleven Day,…
Continue Reading He flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram. Feds used his posts to link him to alleged cyber crimes
Ramon Abbas flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets, designer clothes and luxury cars. To his 2.5 million Instagram followers, he went by Ray…
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Postal service adapts to increased mail shipping and deliveries in Borderland amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Adapting to a new way of doing things for federal agencies around the country has become to the new norm. Here in the Borderland it…
Continue Reading Goya CEO’s support for Trump leaves many Latinos feeling sting of betrayal
Mexican-American cookbook author and food blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack has been recommending Goya Foods products with her recipes for a decade.…
Continue Reading Somebody paid a record $114,000 for a rare Super Mario Bros. video game
An anonymous buyer bid a record $114,000 for a rare, unopened copy of the classic video game Super Mario Bros. The game cartridge was originally…
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Scattered outages amid heat wave, virus pandemic challenges El Paso Electric crews
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Electric official said Saturday the utility understands the frustration of customers after two days of outages amid the…
Continue Reading Disney World reopens: Take an inside look at the Magic Kingdom today
The wait is over. Four months after closing because of the coronavius pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has officially reopened. Disney…
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Gov. Abbott warns of Texas ‘lockdown’ coming next if virus spread doesn’t slow
LUBBOCK, Texas — With Texas continuing to break records for new coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations this week, Gov. Greg…
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