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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reaches its final cosmic destination Jan 26, 2022

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In today's top stories, NASA's James Webb Space Telecope reaches final destination after million-mile journey. In other news, Meta has a giant new AI supercomputer to shape the metaverse. And finally, Nvidia may abandon its $40 billion Arm acquisition after struggling to obtain regulatory approval, report says.

Google sued by multiple states over how it handles your location data Jan 25, 2022

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In today's top stories, Google is being sued by multiple states over how it handles location data. The lawsuits allege Google makes it "nearly impossible" for people to stop their location from being tracked. In other news, Apple is reportedly preparing for its 'widest array' of new products this fall. And finally, Coinbase unveils new tax support features as IRS increases crypto scrutiny.

SpaceX signs a deal to rocket military cargo around the world Jan 24, 2022

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In today's top stories, the US Air Force contracts SpaceX to deliver military supplies around the world as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's rocket cargo program. In other news, Peloton is temporarily halting production of more products including the Bike and Tread treadmill. And finally, Apple reportedly removes education discount verification from its site.

Saturn's 'Death Star moon' Mimas may be hiding an internal ocean Jan 21, 2022

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In today's top stories, there could be an ocean inside Saturn's moon. In other news, electric cars outsell diesels for first time in Europe, dethroning decades-long standard. And finally, NASA will chase down the smallest asteroid ever visited by a spacecraft as part of its Artemis I mission.

Biden to give out 400 million N95 masks amid COVID-19 surge, report says Jan 20, 2022

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In today's top stories, the Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million N95 masks, report says. In other news, major international airlines cancel some US fights amid 5G rollout. And finally, Netflix is raising prices again by $1 to $2 for every plan.

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard in $68.7 billion deal Jan 19, 2022

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In today's top stories, Microsoft expands gaming and Xbox further, buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. In other news, SpaceX set to launch 2,000th Starlink satellite in three years, but researchers say the impact of Starlink satellites on astronomical observations is clear. And finally, Australia and 21 other countries added to US travel advisory list as the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly across the globe.

Army vaccine could protect against COVID and all future coronaviruses Jan 18, 2022

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In today's top stories, Army vaccine could protect against array of COVID-19 variant. In other news, 5G's next big launch could make its improved speed promises a reality. And finally, Amazon reverses decision to stop accepting UK-issued Visa credit cards.

Ukrainian government networks infected with malware, Microsoft warns Jan 17, 2022

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In today's top stories, Microsoft identifies malware on Ukranian government networks. The malware, designed to make computers inoperable if activated by an attacker, targets multiple organizations in Ukraine. In other news, Microsoft confirms they stopped building Xbox One consoles over a year ago. And finally, NASA Perseverance rover team is devising a multi-step plan to fix rock sampling system.

Student loan company Navient agrees to $1.86B settlement Jan 14, 2022

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In today's top stories, student loan company Navient will pay out a $1.86B settlement. The deal was reached with a coalition of 39 state attorneys general. In other news, Biden will send military medical teams to struggling hospitals in 6 states. And finally, your local GameStop might be hosting an in-store PS5 restock today.

New Amazon union election in Alabama set to begin Feb. 4 with mail-in ballots Jan 13, 2022

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In today's top stories, a new union election at an Amazon warehouse in Bessamer, Alabama begins Feb. 4. The first election, which rejected the union, was thrown out by an NLRB official who found Amazon illegally interfered with the process. In other news, Toyota wants to 'refurbish' cars like phones and make them like-new. And finally, Surgeons transplant pig's heart into human for first time.

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