Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics
LONDON -- Details of a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales have been published, rekindling debate...
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Trump has promised to ‘save TikTok’. What happens next is less clear
After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal battle about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have...
FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories
As President-elect Donald Trump begins filling key posts in his second administration, social media users are pushing false claims that...
World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
WASHINGTON -- Scientists can't know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale...
Waymo’s robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in...
Alarming rise of fake legal requests: What it means for your privacy
Phishing emails are one of the most common tricks scammers use, but they’re usually easy to catch if you pay...
Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments
TOKYO -- Japanese technology group SoftBank swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by positive results in its...
Prada’s out-of-this-world spacesuit for NASA
In an unexpected yet fascinating collaboration, Axiom Space has joined forces with the prestigious luxury Italian fashion house Prada to...
A look at the research revealing China’s work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
BANGKOK -- China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet...
Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
NEW YORK -- As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to...
