A green, upside down triangle with a cannabis leaf in the center will become Michigan’s universal warning sign that a medical marijuana product contains the psychoactive ingredient THC. The symbol will go on all containers or bags that contain actual marijuana plant materials or marijuana-infused products that are used by medical marijuana card holders to […]
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SpaceX’s bold satellite internet venture set for weekend launch from California
A pair of SpaceX satellites launching under the guise of a “secondary payload” on a Falcon 9 rocket from California this weekend may hold the keys to the company’s ambitious plans to enter the lucrative communications industry through an internet-beaming constellation. Two small prototype spacecraft, labeled Microsat-2a and Microsat-2b, are scheduled to launch from Vandenberg […]
High tariffs on steel, aluminum a matter of national security
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday released reports recommending high tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, saying dumping of cheap product threatens to impair national security. If the proposed tariffs are implemented by President Donald Trump, who is considering them, there are fears that they could increase costs for domestic auto manufacturers and their suppliers, […]
Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY — A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast on Friday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 5:39 p.m. local time, shaking buildings about 225 miles away in Mexico City, where the memory of the Sept. 19 earthquake that killed hundreds is still fresh. The tremors […]
U.S. consumers didn’t really care about last week’s chaotic stock market sell-off
American consumers are apparently not worried about stock market volatility. According to the University of Michigan’s report on consumer sentiment for the first half of February, worries over the stock market sell-off that rocked markets last week were scarce. “Consumer sentiment rose in early February to its second highest level since 2004 despite lower and […]
Coinbase promises refunds after repeatedly charging crypto fees
A number of Coinbase customers found themselves hit with duplicate charges for a single card-based purchase over the past few days. Some even reported losing tens of thousands after being charged 17, even 50, times. In a blog post updating customers about the situation, the cryptocurrency exchange has promised to “ensure that each affected customer […]
Rabbits domestication story a bit of a leap, researchers say
A popular myth about rabbit domestication involving the Pope and hungry seventh century monks is not founded on truth, research has shown. According to the story, bunnies were first tamed in 600 AD by French monks whose Gallic love of food was at odds with the strict rules of observing Lent. Pope Gregory is said […]
Teva Shares Pop After-Hours on News of Berkshire Investment
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s (TEVA) American depository receipts shot up in after-hours trading on Wednesday, Feb. 14, after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) disclosed an investment in the drugmaker. Teva’s ADRs were trading at $20.90, up 8%, in after-hours trading. Shares of the struggling drug maker declined 45% in 2017. Berkshire’s 13F filing released […]
Don’t use Huawei phones, say heads of FBI, CIA, and NSA
The heads of six major US intelligence agencies have warned that American citizens shouldn’t use products and services made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE. According to a report from CNBC, the intelligence chiefs made the recommendation during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday. The group included the heads of the FBI, the […]
‘Loyal’ L.L. Bean customer sues company for changing legendary returns policy
An Illinois man is suing L.L. Bean for “breaking of its promises” after the company announced changes to its warranty last week. Victor Bondi filed a lawsuit Monday in Chicago federal court against the outdoors retailer based in Freeport, Maine. Bondi, described as a “loyal” customer who purchased Bean boots, said the company’s legendary warranty […]
Picture of Single Trapped Atom Wins UK Science Photography Prize
Zoom in close on the center of the picture above, and you can spot something you perhaps never thought you’d be able to see: a single atom. Here is a close-up if, you’re having trouble: This strontium atom is emitting light after being excited by a laser, and it’s the winner of the UK’s Engineering […]
Engine Cover Blows Off on United Airlines Flight
High over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, the casing blew off one of the engines on United Airlines Flight 1175. Passengers heard a loud bang and felt the plane shake violently. Those seated on the right side looked out their windows and saw pieces of metal flying. By the time the plane touched down safely […]