Next-Level Surveillance: China Embraces Facial Recognition

In China, facial-scanning cameras are used for marketing, surveillance and social control.

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Belleville-sur-Loire's nuclear plant in central France, March 27, 2007.

France Extends Lifetime of Oldest Nuclear Reactors

Regulators added decades to the lifespans of 32 reactors.

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VW Weathers Pandemic with $10.7B Profit

However, Volkswagen surrendered the title of biggest carmaker by volume, which it had held since 2016.

Fisker Taps Foxconn to Make ‘Emotion-Stirring’ Mystery Vehicle

The vehicle will be the second introduced by the Fisker brand following the launch of the Ocean SUV in Q4 2022.

In this file photo, a volunteer carries food to be distributed during the Neighborhood Super Site food distribution event organized by the Houston Food Bank and HISD, in Houston.

Blackouts Bring Up 'Four-Letter Word' in Texas

The response to a winter catastrophe that caused one of the worst power outages in U.S. history is not the usual one in Texas.

Keith Gartenlaub near his home in Irvine, Calif., March 11, 2020.

Watchdog Reviews Former Boeing Engineer’s Allegations

He alleges that he was unfairly investigated by the FBI for spying for China.

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Scientists Building Earth's 'Digital Twin'

The digital model will map climate development and extreme events in space and time.

Models depicting a spacecraft and rovers on Mars at a shopping mall in Beijing, Feb. 24, 2021.

China's Mars Craft Enters Orbit

It will remain in orbit for about three months before attempting to land.

Image from video showing the parachute deployed during the descent of the Mars Perseverance rover, Feb. 18, 2021.

Mars Rover's Giant Parachute Carried Secret Message

A systems engineer — and puzzle lover — spelled out the message using a binary code.

ExxonMobil Selling Assets for More than $1B

The sale includes the oil giant's interests in 14 producing fields in British waters.

In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, then Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa speaks during a press conference in the automaker's headquarters in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Former Nissan Chief Executive Saikawa told a Japanese court Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, he believed the compensation for his predecessor Carlos Ghosn was too low “by international standards,” and so he supported Ghosn’s retirement packages to prevent him from leaving.

Nissan ex-CEO Tells Court Ghosn's Pay Was Too Low

He described a talented leader Nissan tried to retain with money.

People wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus look at iPad devices at an Apple store at the capital city's popular shopping mall in Beijing on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. China’s commerce minister appealed to Washington for “join efforts” revive trade but gave no indication Wednesday when tariff war talks might resume or whether Beijing might offer concessions.

Chinese Official Calls for 'Joint Efforts' in China-US Trade

“Cooperation is the only correct choice,” said China's commerce manager.

Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile provides unmatched offensive anti-surface warfare capabiilties for our U.S. warfighters.

Lockheed Gets Another $414M for Missile Production

It is the largest production contract in the history of the program.