How Did The Afghan All-Girl Team Do At The Robotics Competition?
The Afghan team made headlines even before the event started when their visas were denied. But they made it after all!
Technology
Justice Department Announces Seizure Of Dark Web Marketplace
The Department of Justice announced Thursday its seizure of an international marketplace on the dark web. AlphaBay provided an anonymous site for people selling illegal drugs, firearms and other items.
In Rural Oregon, Efforts To Bring In Large Data Centers Raise Housing Costs
In places like rural Oregon, politicians are working to bring in large data centers to town. It's great for folks who want good jobs but don't want to move away. But it's also raising housing costs.
Elon Musk Says He Has 'Verbal' OK To Build N.Y.-D.C. Hyperloop
There's still much to do before getting formal approval, the entrepreneur adds. Hyperloop has the goal of reaching speeds of more than 700 mph, using magnetic levitation in a vacuum environment.
U.S. Ends Laptop Ban On Flights From Middle East
The ban originally affected 10 airports and nine airlines, mostly Middle Eastern carriers. Meanwhile, the U.S. has issued additional security requirements affecting some 280 international airports.
Justice Department Announces 'Largest Darknet Takedown In History'
A joint operation by the department, the FBI and international law enforcement has shut down AlphaBay and Hansa, two of the world's largest anonymous marketplaces for illicit drugs and goods.
Congress Struggles To Keep Up With Regulations For Self-Driving Cars
Cars that drive themselves are a thing of the not-so-distant future. But Congress is having a hard time keeping up regulations to go with the technological change.
The YouTube Star Who's Teaching Kids How To Bake
Celebrity chef Rosanna Pansino hosts the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies and has more than 8 million subscribers. Among her fans are thousands of children who want to learn how to bake.
How A Local Makerspace Allows Community Members To Explore Ideas: Joe Rotondi
Radio Camper Ali Hardin interviews Joe Rotondi, the Executive Director of The Forge, which provides affordable access to tools and technology, on how he gets involved in community activities i
With Entry Into Interest Curation, Google Goes Head-To-Head With Facebook
In the feed, users will get a stream of news, photos and more based on their search histories and interests across Google products. The company promises a different, less friend-filtered experience.