The most memorable memes of 2021 explained

Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.

FAA: Georgia spaceport decision near, but more study needed

A federal agency expects to announce its decision Monday on whether to allow a launchpad that would send commercial rockets into space from coastal Georgia.

Short-term rental trashed during pop-up party advertised on social media

The owner of a short-term rental property says about 200 people, some teens, came to a house party advertised online, with the address being posted the day of.

Man finds Apple AirTag tracker on his Dodge Charger

An Apple Air Tag is priced at four for $100 right now. You can stick them anywhere – attaching by Bluetooth to a phone to track, whatever they’re stuck on.

Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say

Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.

Texas man sentenced for creating child pornography groups online

Michael Stephen Autry, 42, of Brownwood, Texas, was sentenced to 12 years, six months in prison to be followed by lifetime supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia said. Autry entered a guilty plea for to distribution of child pornography back in June.

There's a plan to stop the humming sound on the Golden Gate Bridge

The plan calls for attaching U-shaped clips to all 12,000 slats on the railings. It would cost $450,000 and could be finished by the end of next year if approved.

Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Julian Assange: UK opens door to extradition of WikiLeaks founder to US

A U.K. appellate court has opened the door for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S. to face spying charges, overturning a lower court.

‘How do you pronounce...?’: Google releases top searches in 2021

Charcuterie, quinoa and Michael Jackson were among the top terms people in the U.S. wanted to know how to pronounce in 2021.

Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users

Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.

Closing old accounts is important in preventing identity theft

Think about all the accounts you have. There are probably too many to juggle regularly. Well, there is a downside to ignoring unused accounts. If you haven’t used an account for two years, security experts will tell you to close those accounts or re-activate them. 

Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing

Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.

Drones used to make street racing bust in South Fulton

The City of South Fulton Police Department Special Operations Division and Field Operations Division said they used drones to track the activity on Purdue Drive off Fulton Industrial Boulevard.

Apple AirTags being used by car thieves: What you need to know to protect yourself

Police in Canada say they have seen at least five incidents where thieves used tracking devices, like Apple's AirTag, to track cars parked in public area in order to steal them when the cars are parked at home. Here's what you need to know to keep your car safe.

NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations

More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.

Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'

A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”

NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station

Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.