Pfizer-BioNTech says Covid vaccine is 100% effective in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer plans to submit the new vaccine data to the FDA "as soon as possible," CEO Albert Bourla said.
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Facebook, Twitter and Instagram need to make these changes to fight online harassment, nonprofit says
Free expression advocacy group PEN America called on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media companies to address online abuse in a new report.
Facebook will let users control more of what they see rather than forcing them to rely on algorithms
Facebook said it will introduce a feature that will make it easier for users to choose how content is presented to them in their News Feed.
Satellite imagery specialist ICEYE continues U.S. expansion, with $50 million in contracts last year
Finnish satellite imagery firm ICEYE continues to expand its business in the U.S., announcing on Wednesday that it had signed $50 million in contracts last year.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Chewy, BlackBerry, BioNTech & more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Chewy, BlackBerry, BioNTech, and more.
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz investigated for possible sex trafficking of girl, 17, report says — he claims extortion
Gaetz, 38, a conservative firebrand and close ally of former President Donald Trump, denied the reported allegations against him.
Covid in Brazil ‘completely out of control,' says Sao Paulo-based reporter
Brazil just reached a grim Covid-19 milestone, and a reporter based in Sao Paulo doesn't see the situation improving in the near future.
NIH study shows promising immune cell response against some Covid variants that could be good news for vaccines
A type of T-cell that destroys virus-infected cells was able to recognize three Covid-19 variants in a study, good news for vaccines, researchers said Tuesday.
Volkswagen's name change of U.S. operations to 'Voltswagen' was April Fool's marketing prank
Volkswagen's U.S. unit will not change its name even after the German automaker issued a statement on Tuesday saying it would.
Biden to lay out infrastructure plans as part of massive economic proposal
Biden's infrastructure speech will set the stage for another major legislative battle, after the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill was passed earlier in March.
FAA to investigate crash of SpaceX's Starship prototype during landing attempt
The latest SpaceX prototype of its Starship rocket was destroyed during a landing attempt after a clean launch on Tuesday.
Tesla double-charged some customers for new cars, leaving them desperate for refund details
Tesla double-charged some customers for new cars. Now those customers are trying to get refunds for the added charges.
U.S. joins 13 other nations in criticizing WHO for a lack of transparency in China Covid report
The WHO's 120-paged report was published Tuesday and produced by a team of international scientists.
Virgin Galactic unveils 'VSS Imagine,' the first of its next-generation spaceship series
The rollout of VSS Imagine gives the space tourism company a second spacecraft to begin testing.
Critics slam the Fed as home prices rise at a historic rate
Home price gains are accelerating at an alarming pace, a sharp, pandemic-induced inflation that some claim is not getting enough attention from the Fed.
21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring stimulus checks, unemployment aid extension in recovery plan
Biden is set to unveil his infrastructure and recovery plan, and some Democrats want it to include emergency economic aid like stimulus payments.
Trump appeal rejected in NY defamation case, ex-'Apprentice' contestant's lawsuit can move forward
Trump "has no further excuse to delay justice," said Beth Wilkinson, an attorney for Summer Zervos.
Ark Invest's space exploration ETF ARKX begins trading today, slips 1%
Trading in the new space exploration ETF from Ark Invest began on Tuesday, as Cathie Wood's firm looks to tap the growing space industry.
Spotify jumps into the hot live audio trend with acquisition of Clubhouse rival Betty Labs
The company said it's acquiring Betty Labs, the creators of live audio social app Locker Room that's focused on sports.
10-year Treasury yield pulls back after hitting 14-month high in morning trading
The brief spike comes a day ahead of President Joe Biden revealing details of his infrastructure plan, which is expected to cost up to $3 trillion.
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