A Chinese coffee shop called itself People’s Cafe. That name got it roasted.

A Chinese coffee chain has apologized and changed its name after state media roasted it for misusing a word revered by the nation’s communist government.

Nuclear codes, voicemail hacks and businesses going bust. These are some of the biggest password blunders

A 2014 security report resurfaced this week showing that the password for the server managing the CCTV network at the Louvre was simply “LOUVRE.” Here are some examples of technological mishaps and ...

The Fed’s newest governor brings a Trump perspective on the economy. Is anyone buying it?

The Federal Reserve’s newest policymaker has an unconventional perspective on the US economy that’s proving tough to sell.

Scientists have edited a gene that may reduce high cholesterol permanently

Dangerously high levels of “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides may be reduced by gene editing, in what study researchers hope will be a “one and done” treatment.
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Typhoon Fung-wong strengthens, menacing an already storm-stricken Philippines

A second typhoon in a week is barreling into the Philippines, with more than 900,000 residents warned to flee the looming destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges.

‘People are really hurting’: From airports to grocery stores, shutdown leaves Americans scrambling

The impacts of the longest federal government shutdown in United States history are reverberating around the country — leaving millions of Americans in limbo and igniting concerns about an economic ...

Widespread power outages hit Ukraine after Russian missile and drone barrage

Russia launched more than 450 drones and 45 missiles at targets across Ukraine overnight Friday, leading to widespread power outages, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media

Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise ...

Putin confronted by 11-year-old girl

Russian President Vladimir Putin was confronted by an 11-year-old girl at a ceremony in Moscow marking Russia’s Unity Day.

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.

What to know about fees and tips when donating to a good cause

What you want to accomplish: If your goal is to support a good cause, paying a fee or tip that you can afford is one way to make your chosen nonprofit’s job easier. If you make recurring monthly ...

Comedians joke about Kentucky residents mistakenly trying to vote on Election Day

Roy Wood Jr. and his “Have I Got News For You” guests joke about how confused some Kentucky residents were when they went to their polling stations on Election Day. “Have I Got News For You” regularly ...