Aftershocks rattle quake-hit Crete as Greek PM to visit
Aftershocks rattled Greece's largest island Crete on Tuesday, a day after a strong earthquake that killed one person, damaged hundreds of buildings and left many homeless......»»
Pfizer CEO claims 400% price hike on COVID vaccines will be “free”
Insurance companies will pay more, potentially leading to higher premiums. Enlarge / Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla talks during a press conference with the European Commission president after a visit to oversee the production of the P.....»»
Weird Weather: How to Tell a Williwaw from a Haboob
You may have endured a frost quake, pogonip or Saskatchewan screamer without knowing it. Take our tour of weird weather terms to find out.....»»
Why you won"t need reservations to visit Yosemite National Park next year
Ending a requirement that has been in place for the past three years, Yosemite National Park won't require people to make reservations next year for day visits to the famed Sierra landmark......»»
Out of sight, out of mind: Europe"s increasing pushback against migrants
Lying a few kilometers off the Turkish coast, a series of Greek islands remain on the frontline of increasingly militarized attempts to limit the arrival of migrants and asylum seekers to the European Union......»»
The sudden decline of one of the largest crypto exchanges could rattle the sports industry
The near collapse this week of FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has sent shockwaves throughout the crypto startup and investment community. But the fallout could also spread to the sports industry......»»
How to pin a tab in Google Chrome
Bookmarks are great for saving your favorite sites. But for faster access to the websites you visit the most, here’s how to pin a tab in Google Chrome......»»
Damage in 5.7-magnitude quake off Italy"s Adriatic coast
A moderate earthquake shook Italy's northeastern coast early Wednesday, causing some cracks in buildings and prompting at least one health clinic to evacuate. There were no immediate reports of injuries......»»
Elizabeth Holmes loses bid for new trial despite bizarre visit from key witness
Holmes is expected to appeal her conviction. Enlarge / Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes (center) arrives at federal court with her father, Christian Holmes, and partner, Billy Evans, on October 17 in San Jose, California. Hol.....»»
What is a smart fever thermometer?
A smart thermometer makes it easy to know if you're running a fever, and it can even recommend treatment options or tell you if a doctor's visit is necessary......»»
Haaland or Halland? Fans asked to spellcheck tweets
The director of Visit Halland says the region's hashtag is now filled with photos of the footballer......»»
Cincinnati Zoo shares expertise with Indonesia to save endangered rhinos
A University of Cincinnati adjunct professor flew to Indonesia this year to visit some old friends, Harapan and Andalas......»»
A close encounter with a mysterious moon
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two small moons circling the planet Mars, later named Phobos and Deimos after the Greek for "fear" and "panic.".....»»
NASA’s Psyche mission to metal asteroid has a new launch date
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, set to visit a metal asteroid, has been given a new launch date following a delay to its launch originally set for August 2022......»»
NASA"s InSight lander detects stunning meteoroid impact on Mars
NASA's InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake last Dec. 24, but scientists learned only later the cause of that quake: a meteoroid strike estimated to be one of the biggest seen on Mars since NASA began exploring the cosmos. What's more, the.....»»
Taiwan invites Chinese veterinary experts as beloved panda nears death
Chinese veterinary experts have been invited to Taiwan, zoo officials said Thursday, for a rare visit between the two sides after a male panda that symbolized an era of warmer ties was moved into end of life care......»»
Elon Musk visiting Twitter headquarters this week ahead of expected deal closing
Elon Musk plans to visit Twitter's San Francisco office this week ahead of the expected close of his deal to buy the company, Twitter Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland told staff in an email Wednesday......»»
"Dormant Color" malware infects millions of PCs with malicious Chrome extensions
The seemingly harmless "helpers" advertise themselves as webpage modifiers, allowing users to change things like background colors and font styles on webpages they visit. However, under the hood, they have several malicious endeavors, including hijac.....»»
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets and causing substantial damage to a hospital......»»
Strong quake shakes northern Philippines; no tsunami warning
A strong earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, but officials said no serious damage was expected and no tsunami warning was issued......»»
Lights, hurricane, action: Preparing for and enduring big storms
Hurricane damages cost an average of $20.5 billion per event in the United States. Their effects are widespread and often chronic, with loss of infrastructure, communities, and lives. The aftershocks ripple out farther still—pressure is mounting on.....»»