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Instagram under investigation for its effect on teens

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

A group of state attorneys general will look at the ways Meta increased "the frequency and duration of engagement by young users" and how that increased use was harmful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moderna requests FDA emergency authorization for COVID-19 booster shot for all adults

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes

So far, 13 states are allowing all adults -- those age 18 and older -- to get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twitter will now crowdsource public opinion on companies listed on the S&P 500 stock index

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

The S&P 500 Twitter Sentiment Index will monitor tweets to score public sentiment about publicly traded companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geochemists discover new lower mantle mineral, the first ever observed in nature

November 18, 2021 22:24 - 1 minute

The team of researchers traced the mineral to at least 410 miles down inside the planet's lower mantle between the core and the crust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near-Earth asteroid turns out to be a lost shard of the moon

November 18, 2021 22:23 - 4 minutes

Scientists think the "quasi-satellite" may have been blasted off the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atari to bring out trio of super-rare retro games in physical form

November 17, 2021 18:14 - 2 minutes

Aquaventure, Saboteur and Yars' Return were planned for release on the Atari 2600 in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill green lights public works projects

November 17, 2021 18:14 - 3 minutes

Here's what the new infrastructure law could mean for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QAnon follwers believe false claim that JFK Jr. will return in November

November 17, 2021 18:13 - 2 minutes

There isn't any truth whatsoever to this conspiracy theory, but that hasn't stopped QAnon believers before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space debris from 'reckless' Russian missile test endangers ISS astronauts

November 17, 2021 18:07 - 3 minutes

The US State Department condemns the action, and NASA administrator Bill Nelson calls it "irresponsible" and "destabilizing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting the flu shot? Here's what to expect

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes

The side effects of the flu vaccine are usually mild and nothing to worry about, but it's important to know what's normal and what's cause for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon announces Black Friday deals starting on Nov. 25

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

The retail giant's Black Friday deals will be available on its shopping app, website, as well as its physical retail stores on Nov 25 and 26th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New iPad case adds assistive eye tracking

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes

TD Pilot, which is available to order now, turns iPads with iPadOS 15 into a hands-free device controlled by eye movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quantum computing poses a threat to cryptocurrency security

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes

If current progress continues, quantum computers will be able to crack public key cryptography, potentially creating a serious threat to the crypto world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't use MagSafe with your regular iPhone case? Anker has a new affordable solution

November 15, 2021 19:19 - 1 minute

The Anker 310 Magnetic Ring is a stick-on accessory that turns regular iPhone cases into MagSafe-compatible cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate agreement at COP26 is first to mention impact on fossil fuels

November 15, 2021 19:18 - 2 minutes

The language of the agreement, signed by nearly 200 countries, was changed from "phase out" coal power to "phase down," a move some said would make it hard to reach key goals around warming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk sells 5.1 million shares of Tesla stock in one week

November 15, 2021 19:18 - 1 minute

The electric vehicle CEO sold about $687 million worth of Tesla shares on Thursday, according to SEC filings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The infrastructure bill includes a mandate for automakers to implement tech that will prevent drunk driving

November 15, 2021 19:17 - 1 minute

The mandate made its way into the final version of the bill after the Senate passed it this past summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At COP26, the US and China want to team up on hitting Paris Agreement Climate goals

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes

After months of talks, the US and China announced a joint declaration to work against climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to watch the longest partial eclipse this century on Nov. 18

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

At 3 hours and 28 minutes, this will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube is getting rid of public dislike counts to tamp down harassment

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

YouTube says "dislike attacks" are hitting smaller and newer creators hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook will lose specific targeted ad capabilities

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

Meta, the social network's parent company, will remove the ability for advertising to take aim at "sensitive" topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instagram is testing a new way to curb endless scrolling

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

A new feature will tell you to take a break after a specific time interval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19-related plastic waste is threatening the ocean environment, study finds

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

There are now over 25,000 tons of pandemic-related plastic waste in the ocean, according to researchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Verizon to sell 'very limited supply' of PS5 consoles online and in stores

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

You will need to be a Verizon wireless customer to buy the console online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twitter's Blue subscription service will let you undo tweets and read articles without ads

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes

Paying customers in the US and New Zealand will also get early access to features the company is testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the best time to snag Black Friday deals

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

If you're planning to hold out until Cyber Monday, you might be too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX Crew 3 launch pushed back to Nov. 10

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

Here's how to watch Falcon 9 launch live this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingenuity helicopter following Perseverance rover back to its original takeoff location

November 08, 2021 19:30 - 1 minute

The Mars rotorcraft will make a series of between four and seven flights to get back to Wright Brothers Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order to comply with a new South Korean law, Google will allow apps in South Korea to use third-party payment plans

November 08, 2021 18:08 - 2 minutes

Google and Apple face legal battles and global regulators over app store fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk poses Twitter poll to determine if he sells 10% of Tesla stock to pay taxes

November 08, 2021 18:04 - 2 minutes

Earlier this year, a ProPublica report revealed how the Tesla CEO and other members of the uber-wealthy minimize taxes, sometimes by taking out loans using their stock holdings as collateral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want a year of Paramount Plus for free? T-Mobile is giving away the service to new and existing subscribers

November 08, 2021 18:02 - 2 minutes

Another streaming service is being bundled with your wireless plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA figured out a way to spice up their meals in space as they harvest their first Hatch chile

November 07, 2021 20:26 - 2 minutes

The space station crew finally got to chow down on a spicy, space-grown treat on space tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Adams, NYC mayor-elect plans to take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin

November 07, 2021 20:25 - 1 minute

Adams wants NYC to be the center of cryptocurrency, announcing his intentions via Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden's vaccine requirement gets a Jan. 4 deadline and will impact millions of workers

November 06, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

The deadline will apply to large employers, federal contractors and health care workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats increased the tax credit for electric vehicles in Biden's Build Back Better plan

November 06, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

That means more expensive vehicles will be eligible for the proposed EV tax credit changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla recalls EVs impacted by glitch in Full Self Driving update

November 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

The update led to numerous cases of its cars' forward collision warning and emergency braking feature activating without warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwarf mongooses get shunned at bedtime if they bully others

November 05, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

A new study shows how dwarf mongooses handle conflict in their communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge dismisses Blue Origin lawsuit against NASA over SpaceX contract

November 05, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

A judge ruled that NASA did nothing wrong in selecting SpaceX over Blue Origin in bid for human landing system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Payment apps Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp add cryptocurrency purchasing option to services

November 05, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes

The move simplifies cryptocurrency easier and more accessible for beginners, but that convenience comes with trade-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More whale poop could help tackle climate change, study suggests

November 04, 2021 17:04 - 4 minutes

New research finds that a decline in baleen whales -- and their poop -- has had major consequences for the ocean ecosystem and the global climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch NASA discuss upping Earth's planetary defense capabilities with DART

November 04, 2021 16:26 - 1 minute

The space agency is talking up its plans for Double Asteroid Redirection in a briefing on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon reportedly ends mask mandate for fully vaccinated warehouse workers

November 03, 2021 22:15 - 1 minute

The e-commerce giant hasn't required workers to get vaccines, but has offered cash and cars as prizes in sweepstakes as incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bezos commits $2 billion to fight climate change at COP26

November 03, 2021 22:14 - 2 minutes

The Amazon founder says he was inspired by his trip to the edge of space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans reportedly owed $1.37 trillion in auto loan debt in 2020

November 03, 2021 22:14 - 2 minutes

Consumer Reports estimates that debt will climb to $1.42 trillion this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hubble is in safe mode again, NASA is trying to figure out why

November 03, 2021 22:13 - 2 minutes

The aging space telescope is in safe mode as NASA investigates what's causing a glitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roblox is back online after an outage that lasted three days

November 02, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

The video game, wildly popular with pre-teens, had been down since Thursday. The company says the cause of the outage is still under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk offers to sell Tesla stock in exchange for UN plan to solve world hunger

November 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

The offer was in response to World Food Program director David Beasley telling CNN that the world's richest people could help feed millions of starving people by donating a fraction of their wealth on a one-time basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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