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China’s skies are briefly clearer while factories stay shut

China’s far-reaching efforts to control the spread of the new coronavirus have shuttered factories, emptied airports and resulted in a steep drop in carbon emissions and other pollutants By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer March 3, 2020, 1:10 AM 4 min read WASHINGTON — China’s far-reaching efforts to control the spread of the new coronavirus

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Trump Targets Biden Again as Democratic Race Hits Critical Stage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Trump inserted himself on Monday into the Democratic presidential nomination contest on the eve of its biggest day, belittling the resurgent Joseph R. Biden Jr. as a feebleminded has-been while fanning resentment among supporters of Bernie Sanders. Traveling to one of the larger states holding a Democratic primary on Super Tuesday,

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What’s Happening: Virus empties public spaces, spreads in US

The new coronavirus is entering additional places around the world, from megacities to seaside villages March 2, 2020, 11:29 PM 5 min read PARIS — The new coronavirus is entering additional territories, from megacities to seaside villages, and casting a fast-growing shadow over the world economy. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments:

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Waymo Includes Outsiders in $2.25 Billion Investment Round

SAN FRANCISCO — More than a decade after Google started experimenting with driverless cars, Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, says it has raised $2.25 billion, mostly from outside investors. Waymo, which was spun out from Google in 2016, said on Monday that the funding had been led by the private

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