WASHINGTON—Cryptocurrency industry executives appeared before Congress on Wednesday to argue that their…
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Jury in Jussie Smollett Trial Begins Deliberations
The jury tasked with deciding whether Jussie Smollett falsely told the police…
World’s largest lab-grown steak weighing nearly four ounces was 3D printed
Israeli-based MeaTech unveiled the world’s largest lab-grown steak on Wednesday. Weighing 3.67…
Holmes ends defense in Theranos fraud trial
After seven days, Elizabeth Holmes was her own final witness in her…
Robbie Shakespeare, of Sly and Robbie fame, dies at age 68
The Jamaican Grammy-winning bassist was part of the duo with Sly Dunbar…
Fast-cooking potato on sale in time for Christmas roasts cooks 25% quicker
A FAST-cooking potato that saves on roasting time at Christmas has gone…
Instagram, Other Social-Media Apps Need Stricter Regulation, Senators Say
WASHINGTON—Instagram’s top executive clashed Wednesday with senators over the photo-sharing app’s impact…
New Zealand to ban smoking for next generation in bid to outlaw habit by 2025
Legislation will mean people currently aged 14 and under will never be…
FDA Authorizes AstraZeneca Covid-19 Antibody as Novel Tool to Prevent Symptomatic Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a preventive antibody combination from…
A Year After SolarWinds, Supply Chain Threats Still Loom
A year ago today, the security firm FireEye made an announcement that…