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Bitcoin mining is turning a New York lake into a 'hot tub,' says a local. Here's how.
“The lake is so warm you feel like you’re in a hot tub,” said a woman who lives near a gas-fired New York plant that powers 8,000 computers mining Bitcoin.
New Tesla model caught fire while driver was at the wheel, says fire chief
A 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid sedan caught fire Tuesday night in Haverford, Pennsylvania, while the owner was at the wheel.
Teen workers fill job shortage, but what happens when summer fades?
More than 32 percent of teens have a summer job this year, the highest since 2008.
U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs last month, as companies scramble to find workers
The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percent, to 5.9 percent.
Former Fox News host Ed Henry sues network, CEO for defamation
Henry accused the network and its CEO Suzanne Scott of publicly painting him as a “sex criminal” following sexual misconduct allegations.
Exxon lobbyist duped by Greenpeace says climate policy was a ploy
A lobbyist for Exxon Mobil Corp said the company supports a carbon tax publicly because the plan to curb <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment
Robinhood fined $70 million for causing ‘widespread and significant harm’ to customers
The online trading platform, Robinhood, has been slapped with a $70 million fine for causing “widespread and significant harm” to customers. NBC News’ Ben Popken explains why Robinhood has been handed such a big fine and whether it could impact the company’s bid to go public.
Instagram adds “Black-owned” label option to business profiles
Instagram has been key to customers finding Black-owned businesses to support and for those businesses to get new customers. And now the platform is strengthening that relationship.
Traveling for the July 4 holiday weekend? Here's how to stay cool amid the chaos.
In normal times, holiday travel can be frustrating — but as the nation makes its way out of the pandemic, there is a lot more than usual riding on this weekend.