Top Democrat calls for audit of Iowa caucuses as problems delay last tally
WASHINGTON/MANCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) - Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez on Thursday called for an audit of the Iowa caucuses…
U.S. trade panel opens patent probe into Google speakers after Sonos complaint
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it was launching a patent investigation into certain…
To counter Huawei, U.S. could take ‘controlling stake’ in Ericsson, Nokia: attorney general of the United States
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Thursday the United States and its allies should consider the…
Trump exults over acquittal at White House, prayer breakfast
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his acquittal on impeachment charges on Thursday with a pair of caustic,…
Wall Street strikes brand-new highs as China relocates to limit coronavirus impact
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks gained for a fourth straight session on Thursday and Wall Street’s main indexes hit record highs…
Peak coronavirus? Epidemic forecasts are often wrong but can be helpful
LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Predicting “peak virus” is often destined to fail. But that’s not to say it is pointless. Many…
Stocks rally, safe-haven currencies drop, on China plan to cut tariffs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - World equity markets rallied for a fourth day on Thursday, with key stock indexes touching fresh…
China wages ‘people’s war’ on coronavirus as cruises, companies hit
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping declared a “people’s war” on Thursday against the fast-spreading coronavirus whose impact has…
This is how you can inform if you contributed to a fraud this bushfire season
Posted February 07, 2020 05:11:38 When Hayley Chamberlain received an unsolicited text message from a "firefighter" on Instagram, she immediately…
Chinese physician who warned of break out dies from coronavirus infection
Posted February 07, 2020 05:10:26 A Chinese doctor who tried to warn people about the dangers of the new coronavirus…
Karaoke and aerobics: Island life for Indonesia’s coronavirus evacuees
Updated February 07, 2020 02:38:42 More than 200 Indonesian nationals have spent their first few days in isolation on a…
Ferals in the fire zone– the brand-new hazard to our native wildlife
Posted February 07, 2020 01:53:22 Scientists and conservationists fear bushfire-ravaged areas of Australia are facing a second wave of wildlife…
iOS 13.4 Beta Exposes ‘CarKey’ Feature That Would Turn Your iPhone or Apple Watch Into an Automobile Secret
Apple yesterday seeded the first beta of iOS 13.4 with several new features, such as iCloud folder sharing, new Memoji…
First tests pitting the upcoming Intel Comet Lake-H i7-10750H against the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and the Radeon RX 5600M against the refreshed Nvidia RTX 2060 Max-Q emerge on 3DMark
The upcoming Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon RX 5600M mobility chips are ready to take on the Intel and Nvidia…
Steve Wozniak: When Apple got ‘big money’ Steve Jobs’ personality ‘changed’
Before Steve Jobs was the serious, turtleneck-wearing CEO and co-founder of Apple, he was a young guy who would goof…
Xiaomi Mi 10 will utilize LPDDR5 RAM
Xiaomi is expected to unveil at least two phones in the upcoming weeks - the Mi 10 and the Mi…
Get your top stories in one quick scan | CBC News
In today's Morning Brief, we look at Canada's expected airlift out of Wuhan, China — the epicentre of the coronavirus…
How ransomware insurance that protects companies and communities can also embolden criminals | CBC News
Spurred by reports of criminals hijacking computer networks and demanding payment, many governments and companies are buying insurance against these…
Thousands of blood-sucking ticks found on bodies of Canadian moose | CBC News
Researchers from the universities of New Brunswick and Laval are studying how ticks survive in the climates of New Brunswick…
How once mighty Bombardier became politically toxic in Quebec | CBC News
There was a time when, if the going got tough for Bombardier, it could count on a helping hand from…
Why taking antioxidants during chemotherapy for breast cancer could be counterproductive | CBC News
Canadians spend an estimated $3 billion a year on vitamin supplements. And while the medical community has long questioned their…
As virus boosts demand, French face mask factory ramps up output
ANGERS, France (Reuters) - For one face mask factory outside Angers, western France, business is booming. A medical worker checks…
Kazakhstan stops sending mail to and from China
ALMATY (Reuters) - Kazakhstan’s postal operator, Kazpost, has stopped moving mail to and from China amid the new coronavirus outbreak…
Google Maps seeks company, transit reviews in new look as it turns 15
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google Maps on Thursday launched a redesign that prominently solicits users’ reviews and…
Chinese city accused of stealing virus masks from hard-hit neighbour
A medical worker holds a thermometer to check a passenger's temperature at a checkpoint as the country is hit by…
U.S. and China clash at WHO over Taiwan participation
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States urged the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday to “engage directly with Taiwan public…
Top U.S. authorities to spotlight Chinese spy operations, pursuit of American secrets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An aggressive campaign by American authorities to root out Chinese espionage operations in the United States has…
Lots of trade fairs, conferences delayed in the middle of China virus fears
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - More than two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in Asia have been postponed because of…
China to cut in half tariffs on some U.S. imports as infection dangers grow
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Thursday said it would halve additional tariffs levied against 1,717 U.S. goods last year, following…
More virus cases on cruise ship off Japan; China death toll exceeds 500
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Ten more people on a quarantined cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said…
2 dead in Italy high-speed train derailment
Image copyright Polizia di Stato Image caption Several people were injured as carriages derailed At least two people have been…
China cuts in half tariffs on more than 1,700 US goods
Image copyright Getty Images China plans to halve tariffs on 1,717 goods it imports from the US as the country…
‘Wow examine this out!’: Rain strikes eastern Australia
New South Wales resident Mark Cashion was driving near the town of Nyngan when he came across a flash flood.Rain…
Wuhan newborn becomes youngest coronavirus case
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe BBC's online health editor on what we know about the virusA…
Turkey avalanche rescue operation put on hold
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRescuers try to reach victims of Turkey avalanchesRescue efforts have been put…
Measles confirmed in 5 new cases in Los Angeles County, public health officials say -TV
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A local outbreak of measles among five people was confirmed Wednesday by the Los Angeles County…
Gates Foundation contributes $100M to coronavirus treatment, avoidance efforts
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday that it will donate $100 million for treatment and protection against the…
China Deaths Climb to 563; More Cruise Cases Discover
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Coronavirus leapt from person-to-person in California
The new strain of coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in China, has made another person-to-person jump, this time…
Virginia school district closes Thursday, Friday due to high variety of influenza cases
KING WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia school district is canceling classes for the rest of the week due to…
Cisco Flaws Put Millions of Office Devices at Danger
Workplace phones and routers have a long, storied history of very bad vulnerabilities. Now it's time again to add to…
Jeff Weiner Updates His LinkedIn Profile
The last three and a half years haven’t been so great for social media platforms. They’ve been accused of fomenting…
AFP won’t pursue investigation into Energy Minister Angus Taylor
Updated February 06, 2020 16:19:15 The Australian Federal Police has decided it will not pursue an investigation into Energy Minister…
Don’t be deceived: rain is falling, but this ‘green drought’ is far from over
Updated February 06, 2020 14:48:54 It's an unusual sight: rain is falling in Stanthorpe. Unusual, because the Queensland town has…
‘Don’t tell anyone love’: Secret recordings of William Tyrrell suspect revealed in court
Updated February 06, 2020 15:50:32 A former person of interest in the William Tyrrell investigation was secretly recorded talking to…
Australian couple going ‘stir crazy’ — what it’s like being confined to cabin on coronavirus cruise ship
Updated February 06, 2020 15:15:50 Queensland couple Paul and Coralie Williamson will spend the next fortnight confined to their cabin…
Trump has a lot to celebrate today, but an old frenemy denied him the one thing he wanted
Updated February 06, 2020 14:23:46 For the first time in a long time, things are looking better for Donald Trump.The…
Uber motorists implicated of urinating in front yards, threatening locals near Sydney airport
Updated February 06, 2020 12:55:00 Uber drivers waiting for a fare near Sydney Airport are being accused of threatening residents,…
Motorola Razr teardown looks inside the versatile phone
In fact, you'll have to heat the back of the phone to loosen up the glue and pry it open…