Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
Taylor Swift course being offered at USF during fall semester
As Taylor Swift prepares to release her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday, students at the University of South Florida's Tampa campus are registering for a Swift-inspired English course.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
Publix scores big with the return of 2 NFL-themed subs in honor of the NFL draft
Publix debuts some of its NFL-inspired sub sandwiches early, adding a flavorful touchdown to draft watch parties.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
USF releases new photos of football stadium, sets date for groundbreaking ceremony
Bulls fans can mark their calendars because the University of South Florida has set a date for the groundbreaking of its brand-new football stadium.
TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know
A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.
Mike Pence concerned TikTok bill may get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ pushes Senate vote
The former vice president’s organization is leading an effort to push the TikTok bill ban through Congress and to President Joe Biden’s desk to get signed.
Clearwater mayor hoping to work with Church of Scientology on downtown development
Several properties in downtown Clearwater are now in the hands of Church of Scientology members.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
USF's Melanie Green to represent Bulls at Augusta National
USF golfer Melanie Green will look to win number four on one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
St. Pete officer gets creative with tasty treats
A community service and SWAT officer with the St. Petersburg Police Department is turning another passion of his, baking, into a successful business.
TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds
The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.
Tampa police officer seen driving off from crash, internal investigation underway
The Tampa Police Department said its conducting an internal investigation after an officer was seen on camera crashing into another car. The driver of the car said the officer never stopped to check on him after the crash and kept driving.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
USF plans to launch Florida’s first college focused on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is such a fast-growing field that the University of South Florida announced on Thursday it plans to launch a new college just for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.
Starbucks sued by California residents who claim company discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers
A group of California residents have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks and claim the popular coffeehouse chain discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers.