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Federal judge blocks 'public charge' immigration restriction

2 years ago from UPI

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration's "public charge" rule which allows officials to deny visas and green cards to low-income immigrants.

Newsom announces 'strike team' for California's unemployment agency as 1 million await benefits

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Many people who lost jobs or income in California due to coronavirus say they have been unable to get the benefits for which they are eligible.

O.C. Board of Education will sue Newsom to reopen schools

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Orange County board of education votes to sue Newsom to reopen schools. Law firm Tyler & Bursch will represent the board

Kansas City Chiefs sign S Tedric Thompson, OL Kelechi Osemele

2 years ago from UPI

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks safety Tedric Thompson and officially signed former All-Pro offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele.

U.S. government schedules execution of Lezmond Mitchell

2 years ago from UPI

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons on Wednesday scheduled the execution of a 37-year-old man who, if put to death next month, would be the first Native American executed by the...

Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon CEOs face questions on digital 'dominance'

2 years ago from UPI

Lawmakers on the House judiciary committee Wednesday accused four technology giants of being monopolies that have "wielded their power in disruptive, harmful ways."

Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Georgia Capitol ahead of Thursday funeral

2 years ago from UPI

The body of civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis arrived in Atlanta where he will lie in the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday.

What does the future of artificial intelligence mean for humans?

2 years ago from Science Blog

The first question many people ask about artificial intelligence (AI) is, “Will it be good or bad?” The answer is … yes. Canadian company BlueDot used AI technology to detect the novel...

India receives first Dassault Rafale fighter planes

2 years ago from UPI

The first five of 36 purchased Dassault Rafale fighter planes purchased by the Indian Air Force arrived at Ambala Air Station, India, on Wednesday.

Reflecting on Supreme Court ruling and NFL team name change

2 years ago from Harvard Science

After a narrow 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling this month declaring that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma remains Native American land. The McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, written...

Most B.C. students to return to school full time in September, education minister says

2 years ago from CBC: Health

Most B.C. students will return to class full time this September, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Wednesday.

Pentagon to reposition U.S. forces in Europe after EUCOM posture review

2 years ago from UPI

Defense Secretary Mark Esper the start of plans for repositioning U.S. forces in Europe on Wednesday, prior to the start of an announced troop withdrawal from Germany.

Man visits 40 stores to find sole remaining $5 million scratch-off prize

2 years ago from UPI

A North Carolina man on the hunt for the final top prize in a scratch-off lottery game said he visited about 40 different stores before scratching off the $5 million...

L.A. families in limbo as teachers, school district debate reopening plans

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

With the school year fast approaching, the Los Angeles teachers union and school district officials are at odds over how online instruction should take place.

Kodak wins US loan to enter pharmaceutical chemical business

2 years ago from C&EN

Company plans to manufacture generic drug active ingredients that are now imported

This week in major league baseball

2 years ago from UPI

Facing a shortened season,Major League Baseball kicked off its season July 23, 2020. Here's a look at the games since opening day.

Justice Dept. says federal officers will go to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee

2 years ago from UPI

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to deploy federal law enforcement officers to three more cities -- Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee.

Harvard-MIT’s edX initiative offers guidance as others prepare

2 years ago from Harvard Science

Online learning is decades old, but few students, teachers, or administrators had personal experience with it before the rise of the pandemic in March, when the entire American education system was forced to...

Let’s watch some of the world’s biggest tech CEOs speak in front of Congress

2 years ago from PopSci

‘It takes a lot to get Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg in the same room. It’s happening today at an anti-trust hearing happening in Congress. Officially, the hearing is...

Boeing begins new round of layoffs after posting $2.4 billion loss

2 years ago from UPI

U.S. aviation giant Boeing said Wednesday it's considering further job cuts and will reduce production due to depressed air travel brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientists develop realistic canine bite sleeve to improve training

2 years ago from Physorg

Army scientists designed and developed a realistic canine bite sleeve trainer to improve the performance of military and civilian K9s. Military working dogs often serve an essential role in military...

NZ-China agreement has brought strong economic gains

2 years ago from Physorg

An Otago economist argues New Zealand should expand its trade agreements in the wake of COVID-19, as his new research shows the country benefited from the NZ-China free trade agreement.

High time to open up ecological research

2 years ago from Physorg

Share the code and data behind the research please. It's easy, but it will have a major positive impact on progress and trust in science. That is the clear message...

Look: Sarah Paulson is Nurse Ratched in new Netflix series

2 years ago from UPI

"Ratched," Ryan Murphy's prequel series to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," will premiere Sept. 18 on Netflix.

U.S military personnel in St. John's accused of not isolating, as confusion swirls around exemption rules

2 years ago from CBC: Health

The manager of a St. John's hotel says American military members have been leaving the building and telling staff they were given the OK to do so by the Canada...

Look: Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly go Instagram official with new selfie

2 years ago from UPI

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got close in a new photo after previously confirming dating rumors.

EU pays $74M to U.S. drugmaker for remdesivir COVID-19 treatment

2 years ago from UPI

The European Union said Wednesday it will pay $74 million to a U.S. drugmaker for doses of remdesivir to fight COVID-19.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rakes first home run of 2020

2 years ago from UPI

Toronto Blue Jays phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of 2020 in a 5-1 win against the World Series champion Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C.