Venomous copperhead snake bites YouTuber recording video on Maryland trail

A YouTuber trying to get in touch with nature got more than he bargained for when a venomous snake bit him while he was hiking on a Maryland trail.

Branson, Bezos, Musk give space ETFs liftoff

Billionaires dabbling in space travel could lead to more ripple effects in space stocks—and space ETFs.

Consumers can get paid for their internet data

Tech companies such as Google and Facebook sell your data, the information you reveal about yourself when you're clicking or shopping online. Now some companies are turning the tables, letting consumers sell their own data.

Robocall Mitigation Database: FCC launches new program to combat spam calls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is hoping consumers will experience a lot less annoying robocalls after they implemented a new program instructing phone providers nationwide to install caller ID verification to block spam calls.

Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest

A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.

Pentagon cancels $10B cloud-computing contract with Microsoft

The Pentagon said Tuesday it is canceling a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion and will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.

Kaseya ransomware attack impacting companies around the world

Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.

Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday

It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.

Phylicia Rashad draws criticism over her support for Bill Cosby's prison release

Phylicia Rashad has found herself embroiled in controversy after expressing public support for Bill Cosby’s release from prison, with some prominent Black voices calling for her dismissal as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts.

Howard University students want Phylicia Rashad fired after her Bill Cosby support

Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.

Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight

A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.

FOX 7 Discussion: Robotic tech helping in search and rescue efforts

Dr. Robin Murphy with Texas A&M University joins Rebecca Thomas to give insight into how robotic technology helps in search and rescue efforts.

John McAfee, antivirus software creator, found dead in Spanish prison

McAfee antivirus software creator John McAfee has been found dead in Spanish prison hours after the court approved his extradition to the U.S.

Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.

DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders

DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.