East Meck robotics team inspires future STEAM leaders
Students at East Mecklenburg High School are gaining hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathmatics through Avian Robotics Competition team.Β
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea
Some science explains why scratching really can make things worse, even if you don't break the skin.
The America 250 time capsule will be buried Saturday. What did the Carolinas contribute?
A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried Saturday.
Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history
The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.
Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury. The recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles with model years between 2018 and 2021.
Feds to buy back North Carolina offshore wind lease from Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money.
World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFAβs ticketing system and outside resale platforms.
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal will give Fox access to the Roku Channel, first-party data and more than 100 million global streaming households.
Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak. The five astronauts moved to the docked SpaceX capsule on Friday while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak on the Russian side of the orbiting laboratory.
Protesters continue pushing for moratorium on data centers
Charlotte City Council weighs a moratorium on allowing data centers until they can get more information on the impact it's having.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned the sky orange.
What the Tech: Hidden iMessage Tricks
Your iPhone's iMessage app is probably one of the most-used apps on your phone. Most people open it dozens of times every day to send quick texts, photos, emojis or links.Β
What the Tech: Antivirus Software for Smartphone
For years, people were told the first thing they needed on a new computer was antivirus software. So it makes sense that many smartphone users assume the same rule applies to phones.Β
What the Tech: The perfert password
Today, most online accounts aren't hacked because someone "guessed" a password. They're hacked because passwords were stolen in a data breach and reused somewhere else.Β
What the Tech: Behind the Canvas breach
A major data breach involving the education platform Canvas has parents, teachers and students concerned after hackers reportedly stole stole names, addresses, student ID's and other personal information.Β
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customersβ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less. The e-commerce titan's ultrafast Amazon Now service first launched in India last June. Amazon says it's now also available in five other countries and is expanding in the U.S.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
The widow of a man killed in last year'sΒ mass shooting at Florida State UniversityΒ is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot forΒ giving adviceΒ on how to carry out the rampage.
What the Tech: App of the day "Yuka"
The food label may say something is healthy, but you shouldn't take that at face value.
Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says the public can draw its own conclusions
The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on βunidentified anomalous phenomenaβ like an object that a drone pilot says shone a bright light in the sky and then vanished.
What the Tech: App of the day "Discogs"
In the last twenty years, few things have increased in value more than old record albums. What once cost only eight dollars can now fetch thousands from collectors.Β
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday. A legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
What the Tech: App of the day "Vocabulary"
Want to sound a little sharper in your everyday conversations? There's an app for that.Β
What the Tech: What AI isn't telling you
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life, from writing emails to creating images and even helping plan trips.
What the Tech: Wi-Fi Scams
Free Wi-Fi can feel like a lifesaver when traveling or spending time at a coffee shop. But before tapping "connect", there's a scam cybercrimminals have been using for years that users should know about.Β
Charlotte city staff researching data center impacts
A Charlotte City Councilwoman says data centers are becoming the wild wild west of the Queen City. These facilities are popping up across Charlotte, some are in commercial areas, but others are in residential areas. Now city leaders say it's time for more rules and regulations.
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