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It’s not necessarily a good idea to walk into a coffee shop and use the free public Wi-Fi without protecting yourself first. For sure, it’s easy and tempting, but it’s risky. Networks like those are relatively easy to snoop on, which means people nearby — even in the same coffee […]

In response to last month’s Florida school shooting that resulted in 17 deaths, the White House is expected to release a plan that will recommend states across the country to allow armed staffers in school, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Citing sources familiar with the plan, the publication […]

At South by Southwest Ashton Kutcher isn’t just the star of ‘Two and a Half Men’ and the producer of Netflix series, ‘The Ranch.’ The former “That 70s Show” regular happens to be the ultimate tech investor, with an enviable track record: He was an early investor in Twitter, Uber, […]

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk told an audience at South by Southwest that his timeline for sending a space vehicle to Mars could mark its first milestone early next year. The privately-funded venture, announced in September 2017, aims to send a cargo mission to the Red Planet by 2022. […]

Land Rover isn’t the first company to try a dual screen setup, but the Velar’s is more clever than any other one I’ve used. The bottom screen is just as responsive, but it also has three knobs integrated into the display that change roles depending on what’s on screen. That […]

When the free museum inside the Gateway Arch reopens on July 3, visitors will see some old favorites, such as the statue of Thomas Jefferson. There are also new artifacts, including a resin version of a much-loved taxidermy buffalo that was showing too much wear and tear. The new museum […]

Fanatics owner and internet entrepreneur Michael Rubin is very interested in buying the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, sources told CNBC on Sunday. The Panthers announced the team was for sale in December, after their longtime owner Jerry Richardson was accused of workplace misconduct. Rubin has not yet put a bid in […]

For Barbara Cocoran, the road to success was paved with humble roots and heartbreak. Born in the factory town of Edgewater, NJ, she and her nine siblings all shared a room in her parents’ 2-bedroom flat, a far cry from her life now as a self-made millionaire. Cocoran says, “I […]

The S&P 500 Index will end the year higher, but it’s going to take the winding road to get there, says one market strategist. That’s because volatility returned to the market in recent weeks after abnormally low levels through last year. It should continue in the coming months. “The volatility […]

When it comes to identity theft, you may be putting yourself at risk without realizing it. “Putting too much personal information out on social media is the most egregious example” of how consumers set themselves up, according to Jeff Faulkner, acting president and CEO of the National Foundation for Credit […]