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A new study on the effects that covid-19 could potentially have on cancer tumors is causing a lot of buzz online. Getty Images

Study on link between COVID-19 and cancer causes buzz online

Researchers revealed in findings published on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Science Robotics that they have developed the so-called 'PigeonBot II.' Science Robotics

Researchers hope PigeonBot flying robot can inspire next generation of flight

Chinese hackers are actively listening to phone calls and reading text messages around the Washington, D.C. area, according to officials. Getty Images

Chinese hackers listening to calls, reading texts of US government officials

A group of surgeons in New York are the first in the world to complete a fully robotic double lung transplant. NYU Langone Health

Surgeons perform first-ever robotic double lung transplant

Ford Motor Company has announced It plans to cut 4,000 jobs from their European workforce. Getty Images

Ford announces thousands of impending layoffs in Europe

The U.S. government wants to break up Google. But will the same hold true when Trump takes over the White House in January? Getty Images

Biden’s DOJ wants to break up Google, here’s where Trump stands

As more news media moves to digital platforms and paywalls, some experts believe this can affect how Americans consume news. Getty Images

News behind paywalls: People reject it, media depend on it in digital shift

Australia's communications minister has officially introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from social media. Reuters

Australian Parliament considers law banning kids under 16 from social media

Major League Baseball is getting a high-tech upgrade, testing out robot umpires during 2025 spring training. AP Images

MLB to test robot umpires in spring training

The U.S. government wants to break up Google. The Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to force the sale of the Google Chrome web browser to keep the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine.  Getty Images

DOJ asks judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome web browser

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during a morning attack Reuters

Ukraine says Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile

Visitors to St. Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne can now interact with an AI Jesus through an innovative installation. Getty Images

Church in Switzerland uses AI-powered Jesus to offer advice

A new AI language interpreter unveiled by Microsoft on Tuesday is sparking concern among cybersecurity experts. AP Images

Microsoft’s AI language interpreter could be boon for cybercriminals

You've seen the ads for the best sales of the season and Black Friday deals aimed at attracting those day-after Thanksgiving shoppers. Getty Images

‘Black Fraud Day’: Social media sees influx of Black Friday AI fraudsters

Alex Jones is taking legal action against the proposed sale of his website info wars to satirical news outlet the Onion. Getty Images

Alex Jones sues The Onion, Sandy Hook families over Infowars bid

Coca-Cola is the latest company to release an AI-generated ad and now the company is getting some backlash for it online. Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola’s AI-generated ad draws criticism for not using human artists

Google is co-hosting an event led by a top Democratic super PAC to strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda. Reuters

Dem super PAC plans GOP resistance event, Google hosting afterparty

A U.S. startup is creating unmanned helicopters for agriculture and firefighting in an effort to save the lives of pilots. AP Images

How unmanned helicopters are aiming to save pilots’ lives in US

Instagram is testing a new feature that’s allowing users to reset their algorithm. Getty Images

Instagram testing algorithm reset feature to improve teen safety

While it’s no secret more and more people have been getting their news from social media in recent years, a new study shows just how many people regularly forgo traditional journalism. Getty Images

1 in 5 Americans get their news from social media influencers

Donald Trump’s team is looking to relax federal regulations for self-driving cars, a move that could reshape the transportation landscape. Tesla

Trump team seeks to ease regulations on self-driving cars

A north Texas hospital is the first in the U.S. to use hologram technology to for doctors' visits. Reuters

Could holograms revolutionize health care in rural and low-income areas?

Parents are getting more control over how their children explore the world of Roblox, the immersive gaming platform. Getty Images

Roblox announces new safety features for parents and kids

The deadline to file a claim as part of CashApp's $15 million security breach settlement is Monday. Getty Images

Less than 24 hours left to stake claim in $15M CashApp settlement