Imagine building a stronger, cheaper home in as little as 12 hours. That goal now appears feasible with the help of a 3-D printer. A 3-D-printed home was unveiled in …
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3-D-Printed House Offers Quick, Cheap Solution for Poor Worldwide
Imagine building a stronger, cheaper home in as little as 12 hours. That is now possible with the help of a 3-D printer. A 3-D-printed home was unveiled in Austin, …
your ads here!At SXSW, African Entrepreneurs Promote Tech for Problem-Solving
South by Southwest is a pop-up marketplace of ideas. Held in Austin, Texas, it combines music and film festivals with a tech conference. Its nine days of events draw people …
your ads here!Washington’s Famous Cherry Trees Blossoming Soon
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Washington in the spring to see the cherry blossoms bloom. The buds on the trees can survive chilly temperatures but need …
your ads here!FDA Plans to Slash Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Cigarette smoking kills nearly a half-million Americans every year and costs the U.S. economy $300 billion in health care and lost productivity, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
your ads here!Former Siemens Executive Pleads Guilty in Argentine Bribery Case
A former midlevel employee of German industrial giant Siemens pleaded guilty Thursday of conspiring to pay tens of millions of dollars to Argentine officials to win a $1 billion contract …
your ads here!Trump to Weigh New Tariffs Targeting China
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Thursday that President Donald Trump would soon consider new punitive measures against China for its alleged “theft” of intellectual property. U.S. officials, according …
your ads here!Ed Sheeran, Gaga, More to Cover Elton John Across 2 Albums
John’s songs will be re-worked by top artists including Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. John announced on Thursday the April 6 release of two albums. “Revamp” …
your ads here!Saving Lives with Smarter Robots
Tossing swimmers and boaters a lifeline when they get into trouble on the water takes on a new meaning when that lifeline is attached to a robot. Faith Lapidus explains. …
your ads here!Queen Elizabeth Gives Consent for Harry-Meghan Wedding
Queen Elizabeth II has given her formal consent to the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The British monarch has issued a declaration consenting “to a Contract of …
your ads here!Versace, Furla Join Designer Labels Ditching Fur
Italian fashion house Versace and handbag and accessories maker Furla said they would stop using real fur in their creations, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs …
your ads here!‘Black Panther’ Puts Spotlight on Question of Connection
When Jennifer Emejulu went to see “Black Panther,” the New Jersey resident didn’t feel like wearing any of the traditional Nigerian clothing she routinely wears for family parties. She enjoyed …
your ads here!Brendan Fraser Promotes ‘Trust’ After Alleging Misconduct
Actor Brendan Fraser feels a sense of relief after recently revealing publicly that he was the victim of alleged sexual misconduct in 2003. Fraser shared his feelings about the …
your ads here!HSBC Has 59 Percent Gender Pay Gap, Biggest Among British Banks
HSBC will reveal a gender pay gap of 59 percent at its main U.K. banking operation, the biggest yet disclosed by a British bank, according to a copy of the …
your ads here!Germany Says Trade War Could Damage Global Recovery
Germany said on Thursday that any escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on metal imports into a full-blown trade war could cause tangible damage to the global recovery, although …
your ads here!Surge in Airline Hiring Boosts Interest in Aspiring Pilots
Major U.S. airlines are hiring pilots at a rate not seen since before 9/11, and that is encouraging more young people to consider a career in the cockpit. Hiring is …
your ads here!Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Spur a Hot Debate
President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum have spurred a hot debate in the U.S. that doesn’t adhere to traditional party lines. Is the administration’s move a …
your ads here!Amazon: Prime Video Lured Millions to Shopping Club
Amazon.com Inc.’s top television shows drew more than 5 million people worldwide to its Prime shopping club by early 2017, according to company documents, revealing for the first time how …
your ads here!Washington State Directive Aims to Help Endangered Orcas
With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed an executive order directing state agencies to take immediate and longer-term …
your ads here!Senate Passes Bill That Eases Bank Reform Rules
The U.S. Senate voted 67 to 31 Wednesday to ease bank rules, bringing Congress a step closer to passing the first rewrite of the Dodd-Frank reform law enacted after the …
your ads here!U.N. Climate Projects in Congo Leave Locals Worse Off, Report Says
A large-scale United Nations program to halt deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to the world’s second-largest rainforest, is harming local communities and failing to protect forests, land …
your ads here!Report: China Winning War on Smog, Will Step Up Efforts
Eastern China’s Jiangsu province will step up its war on pollution and focus on “high-quality development” following a spike in smog early this year, the China Daily reported, citing the …
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