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Elon Musk's Big Battery Gamble Has Wall Street Interested

David Curry |

Apr 28, 2015 08:33 PM EDT

The home battery service might add $100 to Tesla's stock price.

LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Who Wins?

David Curry |

Apr 28, 2015 08:28 PM EDT

Two of the biggest South Korean mobile vendors, but who has the better flagship?

'Lord of the Rings' Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie Dies At 59

Soledad Mayo |

Apr 28, 2015 08:27 PM EDT

Academy Award-winning Australian cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, most celebrated for his work on the "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films, passed away April 27, 2015, from a heart attack. He was 59.

Apple Reveals 61 Million iPhone Sales, Beats Analyst Expectations

David Curry |

Apr 28, 2015 07:59 PM EDT

Apple has revealed its earnings report for the second quarter of 2105, and the results are better than expected. It managed to sell 61 million iPhones and sales in the Mac and services market were up compared to last year.

Chipotle: No More GMO Food

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 07:55 PM EDT

The Mexican fast food chain that is drawing crowds, Chipotle, made dining history on Monday by announcing it would no longer serve genetically modified food. The move is in response to a growing public clamor against GMO food.

Communist Party Detains Sinopec President On Suspicion Of Corruption

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 07:52 PM EDT

Another tiger has been caught in Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive launched in late 2012. He is Wang Tiangpu, the president of state-owned Sinopec Group.

U.S. Supreme Court Starts Gay Marriage Case Deliberations

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 07:45 PM EDT

Gays throughout the United States are awaiting how the U.S. Supreme Court would tackle the challenge raised by lesbian Michigan nurses April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse. A landmark decision by the high court could possibly make same-sex marriages legal not only in Michigan but also in the remaining 49 states.

Teacher's Timely Intervention Spares Washington High School From Bloodbath

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

The Lacey Police Department acknowledges that the heroic and timely intervention of a male teacher spared the North Thurston High School from a bloodbath like what happened to Columbine High a few years ago.

Facebook Announces Video Chat Inside Messenger

David Curry |

Apr 28, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Facebook has launched its own video chat client inside Messenger.

Indonesia Executions A Done Deal

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 09:12 AM EDT

The nine foreigners convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia are resigned by now to their fate that they will soon be executed. Speculations place the time of execution at midnight of Tuesday or early Wednesday morning.

What Did ISS Astronauts Watch on the First Movie Projector in Space? Gravity!

Ana Verayo |

Apr 28, 2015 09:12 AM EDT

Movie nights just got better with the arrival of the ISS Viewscreen which is the first projector screen in space where astronauts watched the sci-fi film Gravity.

Standing Up to the Giant: Emerging YouTube Competitors

Eana Maniebo |

Apr 28, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

Youtube occupies one of the highest pedestals in the world wide web, and many are vying to usurp its throne, or just even come close.

Baltimore Violence Worsens As Protesters Attack Cops, Burn Cars And Loot Stores

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 01:01 AM EDT

Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who died after one week in police custody was laid to rest on Monday, but the situation in his city, Baltimore, worsened as protests over his death became violent.

True Friendship: Chinese Student Carried Disabled Friend To School Daily For 3 Years

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 27, 2015 10:40 PM EDT

The 1980s hit song of Dionne Warwick titled "That's What Friends Are For" best describes what 19-year-old social media star Zhang Chi has been to his disabled classmate.

Saudi Arabia Resumes Air Strikes In Yemen, 7 Dead In Sunday Attack

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 27, 2015 10:30 PM EDT

While Saudi Arabia said it would change the focus of their military campaign in Yemen to humanitarian assistance and political negotiation, jets from the coalition led by Saudi resumed their air strikes in Sanaa and other Yemeni provinces on Sunday.