Probe blasts off on 12-year, 4-billion-mile journey to unlock secrets of ancient asteroids
NASA’s ‘Lucy’ probe lifted off from Florida early Saturday, the first step on a 12-year mission that will send the spacecraft zig-zagging across the solar system on a hunt for clues about the formation of our planets.
NASA’s ‘Lucy’ probe lifted off from Florida early Saturday, the first step on a 12-year mission that will send the spacecraft zig-zagging across the solar system on a hunt for clues about the formation of our planets.
USF creates first centralized human trafficking incident database
A new lab at the University of South Florida looks to pinpoint human trafficking incidents down to the neighborhoods and zip codes in Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.
A new lab at the University of South Florida looks to pinpoint human trafficking incidents down to the neighborhoods and zip codes in Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
'Squid Game' tops 'Bridgerton' as Netflix's biggest series launch ever
"Squid Game" has become Netflix's biggest show ever, topping "Bridgerton" in the most views since its debut.
"Squid Game" has become Netflix's biggest show ever, topping "Bridgerton" in the most views since its debut.
Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
NASA exploring how to prevent asteroid from hitting earth in the future
NASA and several partners will send a satellite into space to slam into an asteroid.
NASA and several partners will send a satellite into space to slam into an asteroid.
Facebook whistleblower to speak with Capitol riot investigative committee
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.
Former USF Bull turned Rays pitcher makes MLB history 2 years in a row
Last year Shane McClanahan became the first pitch in Major League history to debut in the postseason and on Thursday he started in the Rays' first home playoff game in front of fans in two years.
Last year Shane McClanahan became the first pitch in Major League history to debut in the postseason and on Thursday he started in the Rays' first home playoff game in front of fans in two years.
Google launches flight search tool to help travelers fly 'greener'
Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.
Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.
Facebook blames global outage on error during routine maintenance
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
Facebook whistleblower: Instagram influences children, teens susceptible to anorexia or extreme dieting
A former Facebook employee turned whistleblower launched a series of allegations against the social media giant during a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing Tuesday.
A former Facebook employee turned whistleblower launched a series of allegations against the social media giant during a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing Tuesday.
Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder, man sues Tampa, police for allegedly framing him of the crimes
After spending nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Robert DuBoise is now suing the city of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department officers who allegedly framed him for rape and murder.
After spending nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Robert DuBoise is now suing the city of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department officers who allegedly framed him for rape and murder.
Tampa college students invent device that doubles ventilator capability
Three University of South Florida students hope to get their life-saving invention into hospitals to help address the global ventilator shortage, a problem that came to light during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Three University of South Florida students hope to get their life-saving invention into hospitals to help address the global ventilator shortage, a problem that came to light during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Zuckerberg loses $6B amid Facebook outage
Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.
Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.
Publix to hire 30,000 workers across 7 states by end of 2021
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
VIDEO: Walt Disney's personal plane spotted at Animal Kingdom
The plane, called 'The Mouse," took its last flight on Oct. 8, 1992, when it touched down on World Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The plane, called 'The Mouse," took its last flight on Oct. 8, 1992, when it touched down on World Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
USF throws hat in the ring for Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The University of South Florida sent a big signal Monday. It wants a seat at the table where officials are planning the redevelopment of the land where Tropicana Field sits.
The University of South Florida sent a big signal Monday. It wants a seat at the table where officials are planning the redevelopment of the land where Tropicana Field sits.
Longtime TPD officer proud and thankful to be a public servant
Police officer Ferdinand Barbossa has spent 22 years with the Tampa Police Department. He says his strong Christian upbringing is useful on the police force.
Police officer Ferdinand Barbossa has spent 22 years with the Tampa Police Department. He says his strong Christian upbringing is useful on the police force.