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Dr. Anthony Fauci, a senior figure in the fight against the coronavirus ravaging the U.S., who appears on the televised White House coronavirus briefings, will be provided increased security because of the threats he's been receiving. What Happened Dr. Fauci, the director of the...

At least 265 incidents in the air or at airports have involved lithium-ion batteries since 1991, according to the FAA.  Out of those 265, a minimum of 48 smoke or fire incidents were from lithium batteries in e-cigarettes, which is more than the number caused by cell phones, laptops,...

The first-ever cannabis café in the U.S., Lowell Café, had its grand opening Oct. 1 in Los Angeles, CBS News reported. "For over a century we've been forced to hide cannabis consumption out of public view, but that time is now over. We're proud to announce...

Are new tariffs on Chinese goods the Grinch who will steal Christmas? Nearly six out of 10 people surveyed by Coresight Research said they are concerned tariffs will boost the prices of holiday goods, CNBC reported. Survey Results Coresight Research surveyed 1,784 U.S. consumers in August, and...

The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving forward with a program that would give federal clearance to new cannabis cultivators to grow marijuana for scientific research. As of today, only one institution holds a growing license for research-grade cannabis cultivation. Granting...

The social media space had a mixed year, with Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) shares cooling off after a stellar 2015 amid the fake news and ad metrics scandals. Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) found itself in a mess, and Snap Inc., formerly Snapchat, is preparing to offer its shares to the public. Even amid...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) have long competed with each other as two of the largest and most successful social media networks on the planet. Twitter shareholders are painfully aware of the fact that Twitter has often come out with the short end of the stick competing...

Let’s face it: Politicians are not known for their honesty. Look no further than Donald Trump’s Twitter account to see a clear example of typical political spin. On Friday, Trump tweeted that former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg’s last term in office was “a disaster....

For many, everything coming from the Federal Reserve is confusing. The rhetoric itself, "Fedspeak," can be overwhelming, and media outlets' reports on the happenings are often fueled by speculation. As explained by the Wall Street Journal, despite the oft-convoluted language, the Fed statements...

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has agreed to a $10 million settlement with lawyers for its 2013 data breach, Engadget has reported. CBS News reported at the same time that the company could pay individuals up to $10,000 each in damages. Target's spokesperson Molly Snyder told CBS that the...

After a summer of repeated recalls and increased sales, Ford (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Chrysler have been able to stand strong and pull out decent quarters. However, the automakers may have bigger issues in the autumn months, as strike preparations are underway in Canada that...