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Amazon fires at 13-year high in June
This early peak indicates a potentially devastating dry season ahead - perhaps even worse than 2019.
Letters to the Editor: The U.S. was perfectly equipped to beat coronavirus. The federal government failed
How did a country with the best medical researchers in the world fail so badly on the coronavirus? Blame the federal government.
Judge rules publisher of tell-all book by Trump's niece not beholden to NDA
A New York State appellate judge has ruled Simon & Schuster can proceed with publishing a tell-all book about President Donald Trump a day after a lower court imposed a...
Report: More than 60 countries violated sanctions with North Korea last year
Sixty-two countries violated United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea over a one-year period, according to a report from Washington, D.C.-based think tank the Institute for Science and International
Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires
Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 percent in June compared to the same month last year, making it the worst June in 13 years, authorities revealed on Wednesday.
Coronavirus 'curve is no longer flat' in Riverside County, official says
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise in Riverside County, health officials say that the "curve is no longer flat."
Trump brings back fireworks to Mount Rushmore; faces criticism
President Donald Trump is planning a triumphant return of Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore this weekend, but some activists and experts from South Dakota say they're not welcoming...
NFL to shorten 2020 preseason from four games to two
The NFL is shortening its 2020 preseason schedule from four games to two as the league continues to prepare its strategy for the upcoming season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What to know as California halts indoor dining, shutters other businesses
Newsom orders counties to halt visits to indoor restaurants, wineries, entertainment centers, movie theaters, zoos and museums for at least three weeks.
Pre-built garden beds for a bounteous harvest
Focus on more than personal growth. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash/)It’s never too late to learn to grow your own produce, and raised vegetable beds are one of the easiest and most space effective...
Store being sold out of lottery ticket leads woman to $250,000 jackpot
A South Carolina woman said a store being sold out of her favorite lottery ticket turned out to be a lucky break when she picked a replacement and won $250,000.
California officials halt indoor dining as coronavirus surges
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California restaurants would be ordered to halt indoor operations immediately to combat the resurgence of COVID-19.
Beginner-friendly sewing machines for any home project
For projects of all sizes. (Volha Flaxeco via Unsplash/)Sewing machines can look intimidating with tons of stitch types and features, not to mention the buttons and pedals. But just because you’ve never operated...
Virgin Galactic’s latest test flight puts it one step closer to commercial space travel
SpaceShipTwo was released from the mothership at 51,000 feet. ( Courtesy Virgin Galactic/)This story originally featured on Flying Magazine.Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo last week completed its second successful test flight from Spaceport America in...
Restaurant dining rooms, wineries, card rooms to close for at least three weeks in 19 California counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom restricts indoor dining, tasting rooms, entertainment centers, movie theaters, zoos, museums and card rooms in California counties struggling to control the coronavirus.
Energy-saving servers: Data storage 2.0
Whether it's sending the grandparents a few pictures of the kids, streaming a movie or music, or surfing the Internet for hours, the volume of data our society generates is...
Study confirms Ultra Music Festival likely stressful to fish
A new study published in the Journal Environmental Pollution by researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science found that the Ultra Music Festival...
Oshkosh Defense to build 248 JLTVs in $127.7M Pentagon contract
The U.S. Army Contracting Command ordered the construction of 248 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles by Oshkosh Defense LLC, the company announced on Wednesday.
Mortgage applications fall 1.8 percent from previous week
Mortgage applications around the country dropped 1.8 percent last week from a week earlier even though rates tumbled to a new low, a new national report from the Mortgage Bankers...
Coordinating complex behaviors between hundreds of robots
Researchers propose a new approach to finding an optimal solution for controlling large numbers of robots collaboratively completing a set of complex linear temporal logic commands called STyLuS*, for large-Scale...
Fun family games that aren’t Scrabble or Monopoly
Game on! (Dave Photoz via Unsplash/)A board game is a great way to bring the family together—or to bring out a competitive spirit—but there are only so many times you can play...
'Big Dogs' stars say cop series is about survival
Brett Cullen, Manny Perez, Micheal Richardson and Michael Rabe discuss their new streaming series "Big Dogs," based on the dystopian cop novels by Adam Dunn.
'Beavis and Butt-Head' revival set for Comedy Central
Comedy Central announced on Wednesday that classic MTV animated series "Beavis and Butt-Head" will return with creator Mike Judge once again at the helm.
Cost-effective ways to minimize risks in the supply chain
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy hard. What lessons can be learned from this experience? And what's the best way for companies to protect themselves against this kind of...
Listen: Katy Perry shares acoustic version of 'Daisies'
Katy Perry released a stripped-down version of "Daisies," the lead single from her forthcoming album, known as "KP5."
U.S. military chief in South Korea dismisses troop withdrawal reports
U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. Robert Abrams said Wednesday there are no plans for the United States to withdraw its troops from South Korea.
ADP-Moody's: U.S. added 2.4 million jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 2.4 million jobs during the month of June, ADP and Moody's Analytics said in their monthly report Wednesday.
Liverpool stars likely to play against Manchester City despite Premier League title win
Liverpool's soccer stars are still expected to take the field against Manchester City Thursday in Manchester, England, despite the Reds' cemented position as Premier League champions.