TECH & SCIENCE
Canvas Learning Platform Crashes Sparking Memes From Students
The company claims the software is now back up, but social media erupted in the time it was down on Thursday morning.
TikTok Star Ronald Williams, Known As Grandpa Lou Pickles, Dies Aged 79
A tribute video uploaded to TikTok by Williams' grandson Ryan Adams sparked a flood of comments from fans.
What Is FreeSpace? Donald Trump Reportedly in Talks With Little-known Social Media App
His senior adviser Jason Miller recently said the former president would return with his own platform in "two or three months."
Reddit Fires Aimee Knight As Controversial Hire Sees Hundreds of Subreddits Go Private
Aimee Knight, formally known as Aimee Challenor, was suspended from a U.K political party in 2018 after appointing her father as her election agent—despite him facing child sex crime charges.
Man Comes Home to Find Huge Python Coiled Around Possum He Named Reggie
The possum was photographed hanging upside down in the grasp of the large constrictor snake in Queensland, Australia.
When Is the March 2021 Full Moon? The Worm, Sugar, Sap, Crow Crust Moon Explained
The full moon calendar names all reflect seasonal changes that signal the end of winter and the start of the new spring season.
Watch 60 SpaceX Starlink Satellites Floating Off Into Space on Anniversary of First Launch
On March 24, 2006, the company launched its first Falcon 1 rocket, but the mission was unsuccessful.
Tense Video Shows Deer That Smashed Through Nursing Home Window Being Wrangled by Police
Wausau Police Department said the deer suffered "a couple of small cuts" from glass, but a trio of officers were "able to successfully get her back to her natural habitat."
Bill Gates-funded Study to Dim Sunlight May Be Needed Against 'Horrific' Climate Change
Widespread solar geoengineering is only likely to be used in the future if significant regions of the planet become too warm to be habitable, an expert said.
NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Set to Fly for First Time—Here Are the Obstacles It Faces
The space agency hopes to make history by completing the first ever powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Donald Trump's Team Sought Stake in Gab But Was Rejected, CEO Andrew Torba Claims
Gab's founder and CEO, Andrew Torba, said in a post this week that the platform is "not for sale."
How to Fix Crashing Gmail and Chrome Apps That Stop After Being Opened
Frustrated Android users were complaining about their apps crashing on Wednesday morning. Google says there is a quick fix, so here's how to resolve the issue.
Tesla Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments, Elon Musk Reveals
The CEO of the electric car maker made the announcement just weeks after it bought $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency.
This Grapefruit Jalapeño Apertif is a Fresh, Spicy Sipper Just in Time for Summer
Haus Grapefruit Jalapeño is a new flavor of this popular aperitif that combines grapefruit, lime, peppercorn and jalapeño for a refreshing drink with a little kick.
What Cicadas Look Like, Eat, and Why They Stay Underground for Years Ahead of 2021 Season
Billions of cicadas are preparing to emerge from the ground for the first time in 17 years across 15 U.S. states.
Boulder Shooting Live-Stream Video Kept up by YouTube With Age Restriction
An age restriction and a warning label have been applied to the live stream, which was filmed from the scene of the Colorado mass shooting on Monday.
Fact Check: Was Billionaire Bill Gates Arrested This Week?
A story claiming a person named Bill Gates was detained by police in relation to a "knife incident" has circulated on social media this week. Here's what we know.
Why Is Mars Called the Red Planet and What Is Its Atmosphere Made Of?
Google searches around these questions spiked after a Tiktok video falsely claimed Mars got its color after humans destroyed it in a nuclear war.
What is a Super Pink Moon and When Will There be One in 2021?
The super pink moon will reach peak illumination at 11:33 p.m. ET on April 26 though the best time to observe it may be at sunset, as the moon tends to look bigger when closer to the horizon.
2022 Infiniti QX55 Review: A First Drive Adventure
The 2022 Infiniti QX55 is a stylish and fun crossover coupe with smart tech and handy driver-assist features.
Bitcoin Price Drops After Jerome Powell Warns Public of Volatile Crypto
Bitcoin's price surged this month as large companies including Elon Musk's Tesla and Mastercard voiced support for its potential as a payments option. This week, however, it's price has fallen.
The Companies Microsoft Owns Amid Reports it is Buying Discord
Microsoft is in discussions with Discord, an instant messaging platform that's popular with gamers. The tech giant has acquired more than 200 companies over its 46 years.