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Fighting Biden virus aid, GOP rekindles Obama-era strategy

Republicans have one goal for President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package: to erode public support.

March 6, 2021, 7:20 AM

Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery

U.S. employers added a surprisingly robust 379,000 jobs last month, a sign the economy is strengthening as virus cases drop, vaccinations ramp up, Americans spend more and states ease business restrictions.

March 5, 2021, 3:41 PM

National & International

NASA’s new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 1st trip 21 feet

NASA’s newest Mars rover has hit the dusty red road, taking a spin for the first time this week.

March 5, 2021, 9:30 PM

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Many false claims spread on social media this week.

March 5, 2021, 6:30 PM

National & International

Antivirus software creator charged with cheating investors

Antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee is charged with fraud and money laundering conspiracy crimes in a newly unsealed indictment in New York.

March 5, 2021, 5:15 PM

National & International

Airline IT provider hacked, frequent flyer data breached

A company that manages ticket-processing and frequent flier data for major global airlines has exposed the personal data of an unspecified number of travelers.

March 5, 2021, 4:20 PM

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NC agency unhappy with rule changes in new virus aid bill

A North Carolina government agency helping distribute aid to people facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 is unhappy with some language in a coronavirus relief bill now on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.

March 5, 2021, 4:10 PM

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Tech rebound pulls stocks out of a slump and to weekly gain

A late-day rebound in technology companies pulled the stock market out of a slump and helped give the S&P 500 its first weekly gain in three weeks.

March 5, 2021, 4:04 PM

National & International

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

A late rebound in technology companies pulled the stock market out of a slump and helped give the S&P 500 its first weekly gain in three weeks.

March 5, 2021, 3:35 PM

National & International

Idaho man charged with hacking into computers in Georgia

An Idaho man faces federal charges after authorities say he hacked into the computers of a Georgia city and Atlanta area medical clinics.

March 5, 2021, 3:06 PM

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Spacewalkers finish solar panel prep for station power boost

Spacewalking astronauts have completed the first round of prep work for new solar panels at the International Space Station.

March 5, 2021, 2:00 PM

Sports

F1 team Williams unveils new car after hackers foil launch

Formula One team Williams has presented its new car after hackers thwarted a planned “augmented reality” launch.

March 5, 2021, 9:44 AM

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China sets growth target ‘over 6%,’ tightening HK control

China’s No. 2 leader has set a healthy economic growth target and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade and human rights.

March 5, 2021, 7:56 AM

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YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos

YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its community guidelines and terms of service.

March 5, 2021, 6:30 AM

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NC to participate in satellite internet pilot for students

Public school students in some of North Carolina’s most isolated areas could benefit from a new initiative that offers high-speed internet through low-orbit satellites.

March 5, 2021, 3:11 AM

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Shares slip in Asia after bond yield spike hits Wall St

Asian shares have declined after a surge in the 10-year Treasury renewed pressure on high-flying technology companies.

March 4, 2021, 10:16 PM

National & International

Slack: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Slack: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot.

March 4, 2021, 4:23 PM

National & International

Guidewire Software: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Guidewire Software: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot.

March 4, 2021, 3:33 PM

National & International

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

Stocks turned lower on Wall Street as bond yields made another upward spike, renewing pressure on high-flying technology companies.

March 4, 2021, 3:27 PM

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AP Interview: DOE reviving loan program, Granholm says

The Biden administration is reviving an Energy Department program that disbursed billions of dollars in loan guarantees to companies such as electric car maker Tesla and the failed solar company Solyndra.

March 4, 2021, 11:34 AM

National & International

T-Mobile expansion to bring 540 new jobs to South Carolina

One of the largest wireless networks in the country has announced plans to expand operations in South Carolina’s Charleston County.

March 4, 2021, 10:41 AM

Entertainment Modified

Square, Inc. to buy majority of Tidal and put Jay-Z on board

Financial technology company Square, Inc. says it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z.

March 4, 2021, 8:11 AM

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