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Science money slashed during long European Union negotiations

3 years ago from C&EN

Research funding becomes a victim of €1.8 trillion budget deal

Chinese, American scientists leading efforts on COVID-19

3 years ago from Science Daily

Despite the political tensions between the United States and China, scientists in the two countries are working together more than ever to study the COVID-19 virus, a new study suggests.

California prisons must set aside space for COVID-19 patients, judge orders

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

At least 100 beds must be set aside at all 35 state prisons to handle potential COVID-19 outbreaks, a federal judge ruled.

Candidates in smaller swing state races struggle financially amid pandemic

3 years ago from UPI

In smaller congressional races, the pandemic has made it harder to raise money for first-time and lesser-known congressional candidates while low-cost options to advertise and outreach have been limited.

Justice Department inspector general to investigate federal police in Portland, Ore., Washington, D.C.

3 years ago from UPI

The Justice Department inspector general announced Thursday he's opening an investigation into the use of force by federal law enforcement agents on protesters in Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C.

Lawmakers criticize Lockheed over F-35 parts, missing equipment files

3 years ago from UPI

Lockheed Martin declined to promise lawmakers it would fully reimburse the Department of Defense for defective equipment files relating to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during a Congressional hearing this...

Trump cancels Republican National Convention events in Florida

3 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled Republican National Convention events scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Fla., citing rising coronavirus cases in the state.

B.C. announces restrictions on rental properties, houseboats as COVID-19 cases rise

3 years ago from CBC: Health

A new provincial health order will limit the number of people allowed at vacation rentals and on houseboats as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in B.C.

U.S. surpasses 4M COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic

3 years ago from UPI

Several states including Texas and Florida reported sharp increases in daily COVID-19 cases Thursday as the United States surpassed 4 million cases since the pandemic started.

Dow drops 353 points amid falling tech stocks, high unemployment claims

3 years ago from UPI

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all fell on Thursday as tech stocks dropped and the Labor Department reported rising unemployment claims.

Watch: Man makes good on 1992 handshake, splits $22M jackpot with friend

3 years ago from UPI

A Wisconsin man proved his devotion as a friend by making good on a 28-year-old handshake promise and splitting his $22 million Powerball jackpot with his longtime buddy.

Dow plans layoffs as COVID-19 bites into earnings

3 years ago from C&EN

The company is planning a 6% reduction of its workforce as second-quarter sales plummet 24%

Watch: Cash-obsessed kitten twice attempts to steal money from bar

3 years ago from UPI

Security cameras at a Russian bar were recording when a cash-obsessed kitten made two attempts to run off with stacks of cash.

Feds begin prosecuting fraudulent PPP coronavirus loans. Some cases will be hard to win

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

U.S. officials have filed more than a dozen criminal cases in 11 states against business owners accused of cheating the Paycheck Protection Program.

Democrats say Senate GOP COVID-19 relief bill won't pass

3 years ago from UPI

Democrats on Thursday said the coronavirus relief bill that Senate Republicans and the White House have hashed out falls "very short" of their expectations and said it likely won't pass...

Loose goat causing traffic hazard on Pennsylvania highway

3 years ago from UPI

Pennsylvania State Police are on the hunt for a loose goat that has repeatedly been seen wandering into traffic on a busy highway.

Watch: GFriend films 'Apple' video in behind-the-scenes clip

3 years ago from UPI

GFriend shared a "special clip" video featuring footage from day two of their "Apple" music video shoot.

Malaysian minister says all video-makers need government license amid Al Jazeera dispute

3 years ago from UPI

Malaysia's communication minister said Thursday that producers are required to apply for a license for all videos amid a dispute over a documentary by Al Jazeera Media Network.

L.A. County could use parks, libraries as learning sites amid school closures

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

Board of Supervisors votes to have the L.A. County parks department develop a plan to hold school at parks and libraries.

Student-developed device predicts avocado ripeness

3 years ago from Harvard Science

Each year, about 40 percent of all food in the U.S. goes uneaten. That means Americans throw away $165 billion worth of food that could been used to make more than 58...

$1.5 million house offered as prize in $2.55 raffle

3 years ago from UPI

The owner of a house in England valued at more than $1.5 million is offering it as the prize of a raffle to benefit a pair of hospice charities --...

'Sweet Magnolias': Netflix renews drama series for Season 2

3 years ago from UPI

"Sweet Magnolias," starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley and Jamie Lynn Spears, will return for a second season on Netflix.

Pole saws to keep trees healthy

3 years ago from PopSci

For some extra reach. ( David Vig via Unsplash/)If you want to keep your trees healthy and looking their best, it’s important to occasionally prune older or damaged branches. A great tool...

AMC delays reopening again after 'Tenet' release is pushed

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

AMC Theatres is delaying the reopening of its domestic locations again, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to scramble plans for Hollywood's recovery.

NYC judge sends Michael Cohen home, agrees with 'retaliation' claims

3 years ago from UPI

A judge ordered Thursday that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, be released to home arrest -- agreeing with arguments that his return to prison amounted to government...

Researcher highlights trends in consolidation of US agriculture with 35 years of data

3 years ago from Physorg

The current COVID-19 pandemic has more and more people asking about our food supply, how agriculture is moving forward, and where agriculture is going in this country. Based on the...

How Trump's coronavirus immigration orders affect visas and green cards

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

Here's a look at the jobs included in Trump's new restrictions on visas for temporary foreign workers, and what people and businesses can do.

U.S. reports almost 72K new COVID-19 cases for 2nd-highest daily total

3 years ago from UPI

Several states like Texas and Florida have reported significant increases in COVID-19 cases, as the national total is now just under 4 million since the pandemic started.