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Chinese-led consortium pulls out of contract to build Cyprus' first natural gas import terminal

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A Chinese-led consortium on Thursday pulled out of its contract with Cyprus to build the island nation’s first natural gas import terminal over what it says was the Cypriot government’s failure to pay what it owed for work comp
Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon saw record sales for Prime Day this week as Prime members purchased more items than ever before, the company announced Thursday.
Love at first sight? AI making it even harder to detect romance scams

Love at first sight? AI making it even harder to detect romance scams

OTTAWA — As more people look to find love on dating apps and social media these days, so too are those looking to commit romance scams as artificial intelligence makes it harder to know what's real and what isn't.
Greenhouses are becoming more popular, but there's little research on how to protect workers

Greenhouses are becoming more popular, but there's little research on how to protect workers

From opposite ends of the world, the uncomfortable conditions Shamim Ahamed and Purvi Tiwari experienced doing separate Ph.D. research inside greenhouses inspired them to study the heat in the indoor structures.

Nokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit, sales in weak 5G market but sees improved 2nd half

HELSINKI (AP) — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia Thursday reported a double-digit fall in profit and sales in the second quarter due to a continuing weak market as clients are holding off investments in 5G technology.

Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions

NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed.
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind

Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays

NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays

WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA said Wednesday it's canceling its water-seeking moon rover , citing cost overruns and launch delays.
A meteor streaked over the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey

A meteor streaked over the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey

NEW YORK (AP) — A meteor streaked over the New York City skyline before disintegrating over nearby New Jersey, according to NASA.
Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

OTTAWA — The group Google asked to distribute $100 million to news outlets in Canada has publicly released its governance model, which it says focuses on sustainability, equity and innovation within the industry.