Federal Appeals Court Says Facebook, Twitter Aren't Conspiring to Suppress Conservative Views

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington dismissed a lawsuit that claimed major tech companies including Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Apple worked together to “intentionally and willfully suppress politically conservative content” online. According to Bloomberg, the federal appeals court said nonprofit group…

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Twitch teases ‘console announcements’ during Summer Game Fest streams

Earlier this month, Geoff Keighley announced a multi-month digital games festival of sorts called Summer Game Fest. Seemingly created to take the place of in-person shows that can’t be held because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summer Game Fest promises announcements and digital events from May to August. Today Twitch confirmed that it’s getting in on the action with Summer Game … Continue reading

Amazon Studios plans original ‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ series

Amazon Studios is developing a new show based on Lisbeth Salander, the main character in the novels by author Steig Larsson. The series is called Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but won’t mirror the movies released over several years. According to a new report, Amazon’s take on the novel will include a modern setting and a new story, among other … Continue reading

NASA/SpaceX Crew launch scrubbed, rescheduled

Today the SpaceX/NASA launch was scrubbed due to imperfect atmospheric conditions. This was expected partway through the day due to inclement weather – and the appearance of a tornado in the area. NASA reported that, had they been working with a slightly more open launch window, they might’ve been able to launch a little later T-0, but this was an … Continue reading

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D

A group of bipartisan, bicameral politicians have drafted a bill that would “dramatically” increase investment in tech research and development. The Endless Frontiers Act would commit $100 billion over five years toward research in artificial intelli…

Watch NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts (updated)

This afternoon NASA astronauts will take off from US soil for the first time since NASA’s space shuttle program ended in 2011. The launch is historic for another reason too. It will be the first time NASA launches astronauts in a SpaceX spacecraft, a…

SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today

We came this close to ushering in a new era of American spaceflight, one that combines the experience and capabilities of both private and public aerospace programs. But the weather simply wouldn’t cooperate. At roughly T-16 minutes, NASA scrubbed We…

Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Criminal Charges In George Floyd Death

“Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail?” he asked of the white cop who kneeled on a Black man’s neck.

Coronavirus Has Sparked Interest In Car-Free Streets. Will It Last?

U.S. cities are closing down streets to car traffic and opening them up to people. But which neighborhoods will get it?

Former NFL Lineman Turns Into Obstacle Course God On ‘Titan Games’

The former Cleveland Browns star showed off his strength and agility on The Rock’s NBC show.