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Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.
by Jon Hamilton

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Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

A surge in COVID-19 cases from the delta variant in several Asian countries that are the main producers of auto-grade chips is worsening the supply shortage. Analysts say that means record-high consumer prices for vehicles will extend into next year.
by The Associated Press

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As flood alerts lit up phones in the northeast U.S., did 'warning fatigue' set in?

As flood alerts lit up phones in the northeast U.S., did 'warning fatigue' set in?

Cell phones pulsed with urgent warnings of catastrophic flooding as the storm's fury approached New York City. A barrage of other alerts lit up phone screens, too — prompting some to wonder if people were just too inundated with warnings to take the threat seriously.
by The Associated Press

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Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders

Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders

President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with top executives from some of the country's leading technology companies and financial institutions as the White House works to enlist the private sector's help in firming up cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach

Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach

T-Mobile says about 7.8 million of its current postpaid customer accounts' information and just over 40 million records of former or prospective customers who had previously applied for credit with the company were involved in a recent data breach.
by The Associated Press

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Not a luxury: Rural residents want better broadband

Not a luxury: Rural residents want better broadband

COVID-19 forced many people to shift from working in an office to working from home, but unreliable internet makes telecommuting a challenge for those living in rural parts of Minnesota.
by Hannah Yang

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Antisemitic posts are rarely removed by social media companies, study finds

Antisemitic posts are rarely removed by social media companies, study finds

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok took no action on 84 percent of antisemitic posts, despite pledging to crack down on hate speech, according to the Center to Counter Digital Hate.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Your Facebook account was hacked. Getting help may take weeks — or $299

Your Facebook account was hacked. Getting help may take weeks — or $299

When Facebook accounts get hacked, victims call and email the company for help to little avail. Some have found a costly workaround: buying a virtual reality headset to get customer service.
by Shannon Bond

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