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Oregon bar sues bartender for $115G for drinking on the job

Oregon bar sues bartender for $115G for drinking on the job The staffer has been hit with a stiff fine.

Grading politicians on their Instagram, social media use

Grading politicians on their Instagram, social media use Analyzing how well politicians are utilizing social media platforms with Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson.

Best of CES 2019: first foldable phone, Harley Davidson goes electric and a flying car

Best of CES 2019: first foldable phone, Harley Davidson goes electric and a flying car CES is about showing off the future. Here are some of the best products coming down the pike. Fox News has compiled some of the most interesting products to catch our eye this year.

Stop annoying videos, Google tracking and more: Tech Q&A

Stop annoying videos, Google tracking and more: Tech Q&A I got an Echo for Christmas. How do I use it with smart lights so I can say, “Alexa, turn on the lights?”

Whatever Happened to the promise of human microchip implants?

Whatever Happened to the promise of human microchip implants? Despite predictions that subdermal microchip implants would help us buy things or keep track of our medical status, things have not worked out that way; senior correspondent Mike Tobin explains why.

Artificial intelligence in focus at 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Artificial intelligence in focus at 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Virtual assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are finding their way into just about everything from front door locks to bathroom fixtures.

The latest smart home security tech debuts at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The latest smart home security tech debuts at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas From home security cameras that feature facial recognition technology to smart mailboxes that offer protection against porch pirates, the latest gadgets could help make your home safer.

The 5 most exciting defense stories to look out for in 2019

The 5 most exciting defense stories to look out for in 2019 The U.S. military has been modernizing the armed forces in preparation for a potentially new era of warfare around the corner.

Controversy after female Overwatch Contenders player is revealed to be a man

Controversy after female Overwatch Contenders player is revealed to be a man Was it sexism, or a social experiment?  That's the question buzzing around the gaming world this week, after a gender-bending experiment caused big problems for a major studio.  

CES 2019: This is what a $7,000 toilet looks like

CES 2019: This is what a $7,000 toilet looks like Despite the robots, virtual reality video games and helicopter that looked like something straight of the movie “Avatar”  — Kohler still managed to capture the attention of convention goers at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada with non-other than a toilet. 

No cash, no problem: Here's the best ways to tip with your smartphone

No cash, no problem: Here's the best ways to tip with your smartphone Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson breaks down the best tipping apps and how they work.

Israel says it has completed hunt for Hezbollah tunnels from Lebanon

Israel said on Sunday it had completed a search for Hezbollah tunnels from Lebanon after uncovering at least six of the passages dug secretly under the border by the Iranian-backed guerrillas. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2STHoSK

Yemeni refinery fire spreads to second storage tank: sources

A fire at a refinery in Yemen's southern port city of Aden spread to a second storage tank on Saturday, injuring six people, sources at the refinery said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TMAFtL

Iran protests to Poland over Iran-focused summit

Iran's foreign ministry summoned a senior Polish diplomat on Sunday to protest Poland's jointly hosting a global summit with the United States focused on the Middle East, particularly Iran, state news agency IRNA reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Hc56rK

Huawei sacks employee arrested in Poland on spying charges

Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei said on Saturday it had sacked an employee arrested in Poland on spying charges in a case that could intensify Western security concerns about the company. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FoYpAO

Australia to force local governments to induct citizens on national holiday

Australia's federal government has ordered local governments to hold naturalization ceremonies for new citizens on Australia Day amid controversy over the holiday, which some claim is offensive to its indigenous people. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2soqX59

Coal mine collapse in China's Shaanxi kills 21: People's Daily

A coal mine roof collapse in northwest China's Shaanxi province killed 21 miners on Saturday, the state-run People's Daily reported on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2AHC2mc

British PM warns of catastrophe if lawmakers don't back Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned lawmakers that failure to back her plan to leave the European Union would be catastrophic for Britain, in a plea for support two days ahead of a vote in parliament that she is expected to lose. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2sn0gOl

Venezuela claims win in LatAm diplomatic dispute, ignores criticism of Maduro

Venezuela's government claimed victory on Saturday in a diplomatic quarrel with Latin American countries over a border dispute with Guyana, while ignoring an avalanche of criticism over President Nicolas Maduro's second term in office. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RI6eaK

Brazil president says he wants free trade with 'the entire world'

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wants "bilateral trade with the entire world without an ideological bias," he said on Twitter on Saturday ahead of the Davos World Economic Forum later this month. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2M7I0RT

Saudi teen who fled family welcomed as 'brave new Canadian' in Toronto

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family this week saying she feared for her life arrived in Toronto's international airport on Saturday after being granted asylum in Canada, where Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed her as a brave new Canadian. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Fu1YFg