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Your safari selfies are cute, but they're a road map for poachers

In South Africa alone, around 1,200 rhinos were killed in 2017 — equivalent to approximately three per day. The poachers shoot the animal in the head, tear the horn from the skull, and leave the rhino to die.

USA

Washington's answer to big tech could be an office mothballed almost 25 years ago

Democratic members of the House are renewing a push to reopen a government office dedicated to providing expertise and analysis on new technologies.

USA

Half a century after Apollo 11, a new moon rush is coming

India, China and the European Space Agency are among the players looking to explore and exploit the moon.

USA

These technologists think the internet is broken. So they're building another one.

Mark Nadal is one of a growing number of technologists trying to right what they see as the wrongs of the internet by building a new one around decentralization.

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USA

Buzz Aldrin says moon landing was chance to prove 'America's can-do spirit'

"Looking back, landing on the moon wasn't just our job, it was a historic opportunity,"Aldrin tweeted on the 50th anniversary of the day he and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.

Business

Trump tells France's Macron U.S. concerned with proposed digital services tax

Trump tells France's Macron U.S. concerned with proposed digital services tax

USA

U.S. spy chief creates a new head of election security for intelligence agencies

DNI Dan Coats announced Friday he has appointed a career official, Shelby Pierson, to serve as the first intelligence community election threats executive.

USA

On Instagram, counterfeit cash is for sale — and a short search away

Instagram has struggled to crack down on the sellers of counterfeit goods, who use the platform's photo-focused network to show off their wares.

Earth News

The pot turning houseplants into pets

A range of faces, reminiscent of a Tamagotchi, play across the planter's face to tell users when the plant is thirsty.

USA

Earth's core has been leaking for 2.5 billion years and geologists don't know why

Scientists made the discovery by studying rocks that had oozed to Earth's surface from the deep mantle.

Earth News

The irony behind FaceApp: will we survive the next 50 years?

The viral social media app showing us the unsettling reality of what our future will hold...

USA

Unique Apollo 11 memorabilia up for auction on 50th anniversary of moon landing

Items include a flight manual, signed photographs and even Neil Armstrong's childhood teddy bear.

USA

As Area 51 raid becomes a joke, the U.S. Air Force issues a real warning

The U.S. Air Force warned on Friday against visiting the secretive base, saying that "any attempt to illegally access the area is highly discouraged."

World News

US Senator Schumer asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia's FaceApp over security concerns

US Senator Schumer asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia's FaceApp over security concerns

USA

Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns

"In general, this app is not asking a lot of data from the user," Baptiste Robert, a security researcher, told NBC News.

World News

FaceApp: Are security concerns around viral app founded? | #TheCube

FaceApp has gone viral this week, but many users on social media have raised concerns surrounding privacy and facial recognition. Do these concerns have any basis?

USA

Apple announces 'disability-themed emojis' to arrive in the fall

"These new options help fill a significant gap in the emoji keyboard," Apple said.

USA

Eco-friendly biofuels made from food waste could cut 'flight shame' among air travelers

"Biofuels are what's going to save us when it comes to aviation."

USA

Where on Earth to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing

From meet-and-greets with astronauts to a concert that's "out of this world," America is celebrating Apollo 11 all month long.

Business

PayPal launches international money transfer service Xoom across Europe

PayPal launches international money transfer service Xoom across Europe