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Trump order could impact United States energy prices, technology development

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Trump, on Twitter Rampage, Threatens Republican Group

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SpaceX launches its first recycled rocket in historic leap

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U.S. astronaut breaks female record for most spacewalks

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Nintendo Switch Selling Faster at Launch Than the PS4 in Japan

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Microsoft touts Microsoft-customized edition of Samsung Galaxy S8

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Samsung to bring back refurbished Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Electronics has established three principles to ensure that its notoriously faulty Galaxy Note 7 devices are recycled and processed in an "environmental...

Samsung eyes rebound with Galaxy S8 phones, virtual assistant

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Samsung Updates Gear 360 With Live Streaming and Higher Resolution

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Elon Musk hints at new brain-computer project

The new company called, Neuralink, and will focus on researching the possibilities of connecting our brains directly with computers. Long-term, Musk believes it...

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Stocks under Profitability Radar: Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT), CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX)

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Sharknado? Australian cyclone leaves behind shark in puddle

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Virat Kohli: Friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

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Samsung Electronics says to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s

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Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM)

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