Russia threatens to block Twitter in a month
MOSCOW — Russian authorities said Tuesday they would block Twitter in a month if it doesn't take steps to remove banned content, a move...
Uber to give UK drivers minimum wage, pension, holiday pay
<p>LONDON — Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should...
Stripe raises $600M, company valued at $95B
The online payment company Stripe continues to attract investors, raising $600 million in funding to reach a whopping company valuation of $95 billion.
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Volkswagen plans six battery factories to ramp up electrics
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen plans six large battery factories in Europe by 2030 to power sales of more electric cars while driving down battery...
‘Dating scammer’ faces more time after escape, capture
CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey man who has twice served prison terms for using dating services to defraud women is facing more time...
Georgia Tech honors Fauci with annual social courage prize
<p>ATLANTA — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the nation's fight against COVID-19, has accepted an award that honors his courage in leading...
Utah campaign against porn marches on with phone filter plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Conservative lawmakers in Utah have fired another salvo in their longtime campaign against online porn with a new requirement that...
EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot
LONDON — In recent days, countries including Denmark, Ireland, and Thailand have temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after reports that some...
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
<p>DETROIT — The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead. </p>
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US astronaut launching next month may spend year in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA may soon chalk up another one-year space mission thanks to an out-of-this-world Russian movie-making deal.
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