Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

NEW YORK — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world’s largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000…

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Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

BANGKOK — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,…

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Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Bangkok — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft…

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24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

COLUMBIA, S.C. — More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now been recovered unharmed, officials said…

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1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed, officials said Saturday. Many of the others are…

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US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't

US agency says Tesla’s public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can’t

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves, conflicting with owners manuals and briefings with the…

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US to tighten restrictions on energy development to protect struggling sage grouse

US to tighten restrictions on energy development to protect struggling sage grouse

BILLINGS, Mont. — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday proposed tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the…

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43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO says he hopes they're having an adventure

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO says he hopes they’re having an adventure

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Forty-three monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near the site and workers are using food…

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve got mail’ greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, who voiced America Online’s ever-present “You’ve got mail” greeting, has died. He was 74. He died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina, said his daughter…

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Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games

Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games

Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September on the back of strong sales of its image sensors, games, music and network services TOKYO — Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September from…

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