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Fire at 'pizzagate' shop reignites conspiracy theorists on Facebook

The mechanisms by which Facebook serves up pizzagate-like conspiracy groups can radicalize users, one expert said.

USA

Apple says they've fixed FaceTime security bug

"We sincerely apologize to our customers who were affected and all who were concerned about this security issue," Apple said in a statement to NBC News.

USA

Yes, it can be this cold outside in a time of global warming

"A cold snap in the teeth of global warming is no more unusual than a cool day in summer. Both happen," one climate scientist said.

USA

'Disappointing': Apple earnings highlight company's uncertain future

Apple's Tim Cook surprised investors just two days into 2019, issuing a rare warning that the tech giant's revenue would disappoint.

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How a teenage Fortnite player found Apple's FaceTime bug — and why it was so hard to report it

Grant Thompson just wanted to play Fortnite and chat with friends. His discovery led to an overhaul of a major iPhone feature.

USA

What is geothermal energy?

This heat trapped underground can be tapped to generate electricity and warm buildings.

World

Tech companies warned to remain vigilant when it comes to fake news

With the EU elections scheduled to take place in May, large tech companies have been warned to be aware of fake news. The EU's commissioner for security warned of the impact fake news could have on election proceedings.

World News

There's an earwig in the Apple as Group Facetime is taken offline

Apple has temporarily taken Group FaceTime offline while it fixes a glitch that allows users to listen to the audio of another's phone before a call is accepted

USA

Here's what's really behind the Huawei indictments

The U.S. contends Huawei is connected to the Chinese government and could plant spyware in the U.S. power grid, transportation network and nuclear plants.

USA

On Apple's earnings day, Wall Street expects both pain and a plan

"Apple needs to turn this dark chapter around, and Wall Street will be listening to every word carefully," said one analyst.

USA

What is Oumuamua? Here's what we know so far

Some scientists say the visitor from another star system could be an alien spacecraft.

USA

Fiery editor — and Trump golfing buddy — is back at The New York Post

"The Fox News ethos is going to be more clear and distinct in the newspaper and on digital," said sources at the paper.

USA

4chan trolls inundate laid off HuffPost, Buzzfeed reporters with death threats

The threats are part of a coordinated campaign organized on the far-right message board.

Markets

Take Five: Time for a break? World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Time for a break? World markets themes for the week ahead

USA

Twitter is testing a new way to determine where a tweet started

Twitter's changes come as many journalists and power users have said they are re-evaluating their Twitter habits.

USA

Blue Origin wants to launch a person into space by the end of this year

The company owned by Jeff Bezos is also expected to launch tickets sales later this year for space tourism flights.

USA

Doomsday clock has world at two minutes from Armageddon

"Though unchanged from 2018, this setting should be taken not as a sign of stability but as a stark warning to leaders and citizens around the world," said Rachel Bronson, president and CEO of Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

USA

Shutdown raises fear of hackers, cybersecurity 'brain drain'

As the shutdown drags on, hackers are receiving the message that the federal cybersecurity infrastructure isn't in the best shape to defend against attacks, said security analysts.

Markets

Vodafone, oil stocks drag FTSE lower for third session

Vodafone, oil stocks drag FTSE lower for third session

Markets

European shares dip as Ingenico, Metro Bank add to macro gloom

European shares dip as Ingenico, Metro Bank add to macro gloom