On social media, memories pop up from a pandemic still going
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the pandemic passed the one-year mark, Lisa Phillips wasn't exactly eager to walk down memory lane. She had developed symptoms...
Attorneys: Texas AG unblocks Twitter critics after lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas — Nine Twitter users who sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for blocking them on the social media platform have regained access...
Microsoft pledges to let EU users keep data inside bloc
<p>LONDON — Microsoft is pledging to let business and public sector customers in the European Union keep cloud computing data inside the 27-nation bloc...
EU ready to discuss US vaccine patent proposal
BRUSSELS — European Union President Ursula von der Leyen says that the 27-nation bloc is ready to talk about a U.S. proposal to share...
Insurer AXA halts ransomware crime reimbursement in France
BOSTON — In an apparent industry first, the global insurance company AXA said Thursday it will stop writing cyber-insurance policies in France that reimburse...
Did agents raid home of wrong woman over Jan. 6 riot? Maybe.
<p>ANCHORAGE, Alaska — “We’re looking for Nancy Pelosi’s laptop,” FBI agents told Marilyn Hueper after briefly handcuffing her.</p>
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Biden’s plan would boost conservation of US lands, waters
<p>WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is outlining a plan to sharply increase conservation of public lands and waters over the next decade. A report...
Vatican conference features Fauci, Francis — and Aerosmith
ROME — An eclectic mix of participants are taking part in a unique three-day Vatican conference on COVID-19, other global health threats and how...
Australian mom convicted of killing 4 children seeks pardon
CANBERRA, Australia — Nearly two decades after an Australian woman was convicted of killing her four children, dozens of scientists are backing the claim...
Streaming revenue boosts ViacomCBS Q1 results
<p>ViacomCBS's first-quarter net income beat expectations on strong streaming revenue during a quarter when the company aired the Super Bowl and introduced its rebranded...