2020 Tokyo Olympics country flags make for impressive anime warriors
See flags of countries participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics reimagined as Japanese anime characters. World Flags project The US as shaggy blond male warrior? Japanese artists are re-creating flags…
Marijuana Laws in All 50 States: Where Is Weed Legal After Election Day?
After Election Day, 21 states now have legalized the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use. Carol Yepes/Getty Images On Election Day, voters in five states addressed whether recreational marijuana should…
Women Are Earth’s Biggest Allies. It’s Time to Let Them Heal the Planet
Women weren’t underrepresented at COP27, but were underrepresented in positions of power. Katie Collins/CNET This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change…
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg feels the burn in Congress hearings
Mark Zuckerberg served as a punching bag on Capitol Hill this week. For nearly five hours on Tuesday, the first of two sessions of congressional testimony this week, the Facebook…
Facebook now faces 47 attorneys general in antitrust probe
An antitrust investigation into Facebook has recruited new support. Angela Lang/CNET New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday said 47 attorneys general are now part of an investigation into…
Trump Tax Returns Released Online via Ways and Means Committee
Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 15, launching his 2024 presidential campaign. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The House Committee on Ways and Means on Friday made public six years’ worth of the…
FCC Bans Huawei and ZTE Gear Over National Security Risk
The FCC is taking additional actions against China-based companies like Huawei over national security concerns. Sarah Tew/CNET The Federal Communications Commission has banned telecommunications and video surveillance gear from several China-based companies,…
Ukraine’s Hope for a Green Future Burns Bright Amid Environmental Devastation
Russia’s war has devastated Ukraine’s built and natural environments. Maxym Marusenko/Getty Images This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores…
Bigger Battles Over Voting Lie Ahead, Elections Officials Warn
Will voters continue to turn out to support democracy in 2024? Getty What’s happening Voters in most states rejected 2020 election denier candidates running for key statewide offices in the…
Trump Announces 2024 Reelection Bid for President
Donald Trump lost his reelection bid in 2020. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will run for office again in 2024. His bid to…