Chester Co., SC officials pause data centers for six months
Another local municipality is putting a pause on data centers. Chester County won't allow new data centers for six months.
DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he fought to create.
AI stocks slump again worldwide, while oil prices tick higher
Computer chipmakers and other winners of the AI boom are slumping again and weighing on stock markets worldwide. They’re helping to drown out strength for most of the rest of Wall Street on Thursday, leaving U.S. stock indexes mixed.
Charlotte City Council to reassess conversation around data centers
The City of Charlotte says it will reassess how it's approaching the conversation around data centers.
Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink
Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets. Brent crude’s price climbed nearly 10% Monday after the United States and Iran each said the Strait of Hormuz is under its control.
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.
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 FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.
Chester Co., SC votes to pause data centers for six months
Another local municipality is putting a pause on data centers. Chester County won't allow new applications for data centers for six months.
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.
Charlotte City Council pauses temporarily data center developments
There will be no new data centers for at least five months in Charlotte. City council approved a moratorium on data centers Monday night.
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.
Charlotte Residents weigh in on proposed data center moratorium
Residents packed Charlotte City Council chamber Tuesday night for a hearing on temporarily pausing development on new telecommunications and data storage facilities. Charlotte City Council is considering a 150 day pause on building data centers.
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.
Charlotte City Council to host public hearing on Tuesday on possible moratorium on data centers
City Council will hold a public hearing before it decides if a moratorium needs to be put in place. It comes as other cities across the state have taken similar measures over concerns about water usage and strain on public utilities.
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.
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.
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.
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 customers’ 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.
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