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What the Tech: Microsoft warning

Microsoft recently announced that it will no longer support the Windows 10 operating system after October 14th. Users who are still using Windows 10 began receiving email warnings this month.

SOURCE: US was closing in on TikTok deal, but China hit brakes after Trump Tariffs

President Donald Trump had a TikTok deal in place Wednesday for the app’s operations to be spun off into a new company based in the U.S. and owned and operated by a majority of American investors, with ByteDance maintaining a minority positions.

What The Tech: Facebook wants to make it easier to see your friends when you open the app

Facebook wants to be friendly again. Or at least make it easier to see your friends when you open the app. That's welcome news for the millions of Facebook users who are tired of seeing fake posts and advertisements.

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured

Egyptian officials say six people have died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada.

Discovery Place celebrates the wonders of science during 15th annual NC science festival

This April, Discovery Place Science joins over 100 organizations from across the state as part of the North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), the largest statewide celebration of science.

What the Tech: Stolen passwords

Be careful what you search for and be extra careful when clicking on website links, even those that you find my searching Google or another search engine. Infostealer, which has been around for a little while, is responsible for stealing over 2 billion credentials in malware attacks.

New drug may keep Alzheimer's symptoms at bay for some

Small study shows promising results delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Vice President JD Vance, right, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, left, listen as Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks in East Palestine Fire Station on Feb 3, 2025, in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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 it’s fixing a bug with its dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.”

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 “dismantle critical public services”

More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”

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.