Climate change has cost the U.S. billions of dollars in flood damage, study finds
Extreme rainfall fueled by climate change has caused nearly $75 billion in flood damage in the U.S. in the past three decades, a new study shows.
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WHO warns new Covid variants are 'highly problematic' and could further stress hospitals
Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases said Sunday that it discovered a new coronavirus variant in four travelers arriving from Brazil.
Microsoft puts political contributions on hold after Capitol siege
Microsoft employees didn't agree with some recent political contributions last week, and that was before the siege of the U.S. Capitol.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb expects Covid vaccine eligibility to be expanded sooner than expected
"I think by the end of February, we're going to find that we have to open up eligibility pretty wide," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.
Democrats' historic Georgia Senate wins were years in the making thanks to local grassroots
Strong turnout from Black voters and other voters of color fueled Democrats' historic wins in Georgia – the culmination of on-the-ground organizing and voter mobilization efforts years in the making.
10-year Treasury yield climbs above 1.1% to start the week
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remained higher than the 1.1% mark on Monday morning, following President-elect Joe Biden's economic stimulus pledge.
BioNTech says Covid vaccine is effective against key new strains; to publish more data in days
Public health experts have expressed concern the new mutant strains could pose a threat to inoculation efforts.
Microsoft releases Surface Pro tablet for business and education
Microsoft's Surface PC hasn't changed much under Satya Nadella. Now there's a version for businesses to match the company's sharper focus on enterprises.
Microsoft's cloud will now help power a project co-created by Google sister company Verily
The move exemplifies Google Cloud's struggles to gain traction, as well as Microsoft's success enlisting a broad range of Azure partners across industries.
Twitter bans Trump, says plans for Jan. 17 armed protests are circulating
It's a step Twitter has resisted taking for all of Trump's presidency.
Amazon drops Parler from its web hosting service, citing violent posts
Amazon suspension effectively takes Parler offline, unless it can find a new company to host its services.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Twitter, Gilead Sciences, Lululemon & more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Twitter, Gilead Sciences, Lululemon, and more.
How Black users are saving Clubhouse from becoming a drab hangout for tech bros
Clubhouse has carved out a niche among Black users, and as they have joined, they have innovated new ways for using the voice-chatting app.
FAA chief issues stern warning to travelers after politically motivated flight disruptions
The FAA chief warned travelers could face hefty fines or jail time for unruly behavior, a warning that comes after onboard disturbances by Trump supporters.
Apple removes Parler from App Store in wake of U.S. Capitol riot
Posts on the pro-Trump social network related to the U.S. Capitol riot last week called for violence, which violates Apple's rules against objectionable content.
Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration
Pence's decision to watch Biden's swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20. is yet, another public break with President Donald Trump.
Amazon employees call for company to cut ties with Parler after deadly U.S. Capitol riot
"We cannot be complicit in more bloodshed and violent attacks on our democracy," the employee advocacy group wrote in a tweet.
Covid killing nearly 3,000 in U.S. every day as CDC warns of 'surge event' from Capitol riots
"We're going to continue to see mortality in the 2,500-5,000 a day range," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told the McClatchy news agency in an interview.
Trump pressured Georgia top elections investigator to 'find the fraud' in a phone call
President Trump asked a Georgia investigations chief to "find the fraud" in a Dec. 23 call, people familiar with the matter told The Washington Post.
Democratic Senate control could breathe new life into net neutrality and other tech regulations
While pandemic relief is likely to take center stage for much of the session, the shift could give Democrats the chance to advance their tech policy agenda.
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