New drug may keep Alzheimer's symptoms at bay for some
Small study shows promising results delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three
Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.
New web tool launched to find missing kids in NC
A new online tool was launched to help find missing children in North Carolina.
Microsoft is shutting down Skype to focus on Teams
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, 14 years after it purchased the internet-based phone and video service for $8.5 billion.
What The Tech: Texting scams
Have you received a text message recently about an unpaid toll fee? You're not alone. A new scam is circulating, and it's targeting iPhone users by exploiting a loophole in Apple's security measures.
Apple fixing iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple says itβs fixing a bug with its dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word βTrumpβ when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including βracist.β
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses on a calm day in Oklahoma.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Apple shareholders have rejected an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to βdismantle critical public servicesβ
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Muskβs Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to βdismantle critical public services.β
Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero
Good news! NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032.
FTC launches inquiry on tech censorship
FTC launches probe into tech companies banning or otherwise silencing users.
New bird flu variant adds to concerns for consumers
In today's Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to an infectious diseases specialist about whether eggs and milk are still safe to consume.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Classroom Central Launches Free Innovation Station Program For Local Educators
Classroom Central launches itsΒ newest in-store, free supply program, Innovation Station. It provides local educators no cost access to STEM-focused materials.
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term βpolar vortexβ usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole.
Earth's magnetic field causes sea turtles to dance
Earthβs magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them βdance.β
Nissan and Honda call off merger
Nissan and Honda call off merger talks, say they will work together as part of a strategic partnership instead.
NASA moves up return for Starliner astronauts
NASA to bring Boeing astronauts home days earlier than expected after SpaceX capsule switch-up.
Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'donβt work'
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they βdonβt workβ and donβt last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.
Space telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' of light around nearby galaxy
Europeβs Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy. The halo, known as an Einstein ring, encircles a galaxy 590 million light-years away.
New NASA observations show a small chance of a large asteroid impacting Earth in 2032
New NASA observations show a near-Earth asteroid with more than a 1% chance of impacting Earth in seven years.
Local cornhole league will be featured in Super Bowl ad
A Super Bowl ad will feature a Rock Hill-based small business as part of its 50 Stories, 50 States campaign.
What The Tech: The proper way to microwave
Itβs an appliance most of us use every single day. But, we may have been using it the wrong way.
More young farmers seeking higher education
More farmers are adding the expense of getting a college degree to succeed in the industry.
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