Pope Francis: Better to be an atheist than hypocritical Catholic

Pope Francis: Better to be an atheist than hypocritical Catholic

February 24, 2017 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
Less than two months after his election, he said Christians should see atheists as good people if they do good.
Google Allo's desktop client in development

Google Allo's desktop client in development

February 24, 2017 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
A recent update let the built-in Google Assistant helper tie into your personal info, which can probably make things like coordinating plans even easier.
Facebook starting to put ads in the middle of videos

Facebook starting to put ads in the middle of videos

February 24, 2017 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
These “mid-roll” ads were known to be coming but now Facebook says they’re officially live, though just as a “test.”
UN Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions over chemical weapons

UN Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions over chemical weapons

February 24, 2017 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government has denied its forces have used chemical weapons.
Christian killed in Egypt's Sinai, sixth in a month

Christian killed in Egypt's Sinai, sixth in a month

February 24, 2017 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
The killing comes days after Egypt's IS affiliate, which is based in the Sinai Peninsula, vowed to step up attacks against Christians.
Samsung Electronics to boost control for donations amid graft scandal

Samsung Electronics to boost control for donations amid graft scandal

February 24, 2017 - 12:15 AMT  08:15 GMT
Samsung said it would now require financial payments of 1 billion won ($882,460) or more to be approved by the board of directors and publicly disclosed.
Alphabet accuses Uber of stealing autonomous car tech

Alphabet accuses Uber of stealing autonomous car tech

February 24, 2017 - 12:10 AMT  08:10 GMT
Alphabet contends that a manager at Waymo took technical data with him when he left to launch Otto, Uber's self-driving vehicle unit.
Oscar-nommed “Captain Fantastic” helmer to direct “Tomorrow”

Oscar-nommed “Captain Fantastic” helmer to direct “Tomorrow”

February 24, 2017 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Published in 2014, the novel is set in a near future world where humanity’s relationship with evolving virtual environments becomes isolating.
“Game of Thrones” star Michiel Huisman to topline “Irreplaceable You”

“Game of Thrones” star Michiel Huisman to topline “Irreplaceable You”

February 24, 2017 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT
The film follows Abbie and Sam, soul mates who were destined to be together until death got in the way.
1st look at Charlize Theron in

1st look at Charlize Theron in "Atomic Blonde" spy thriller poster

February 24, 2017 - 11:57 AMT  07:57 GMT
"Atomic Blonde", which is based on Antony Johnston's graphic novel "The Coldest City", is mainly set on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
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