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Humanizing hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return

2 years ago from Physorg

Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research.

Corporate social responsibility practices often lack 'on the ground' change

2 years ago from Physorg

The economic restart prompted by COVID-19 provides an opportunity to innovate and change how companies conduct business.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler tear-gassed by federal police at civil rights rally

2 years ago from UPI

Portland, Ore., Mayor Ted Wheeler was one of many demonstrators who were tear-gassed by federal officers late Wednesday, during civil rights protests in the city that have now gone on...

B.C. doctor heads to court to demand mandatory mask rules

2 years ago from CBC: Health

A family doctor in Burnaby, B.C., is asking for a court injunction requiring the province to bring in a mandatory mask policy for indoor spaces like restaurants, schools and public...

At 30, Americans with Disabilities Act continues to grow

2 years ago from Harvard Science

This Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the day the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, making it illegal to discriminate against people living with disabilities in regard to employment and...

Watch: 'Bill & Ted' return to hell in new trailer, film to premiere Sept. 1

2 years ago from UPI

The second full-length trailer for "Bill & Ted Face the Music" was released Thursday along with an announced Sept. 1 release date for the film.

Fox to use thousands of virtual fans in MLB broadcasts

2 years ago from UPI

Fox will use thousands of virtual fans to fill stadiums on MLB broadcasts this season, with the network's first full slate of games planned for Saturday.

Michael Cohen to ask New York City judge for re-release to house arrest

2 years ago from UPI

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, will appear Thursday before a federal judge in New York City to argue for his release from prison.

Ontario nurse under investigation after anti-vax, COVID conspiracy social media posts

2 years ago from CBC: Health

CBC News has learned an Ontario long-term care home inspector is under investigation because of concerns over social media posts that promote health misinformation and downplay the severity of the...

Ionic spiderwebs that imitate dual functions in real spiderwebs

2 years ago from Physorg

A team of researchers from Seoul National University and Eumam Middle School has developed a type of ionic spiderweb that is able to imitate dual functions found with real spiderwebs....

The genome of the phylloxera that devastated European vines in the nineteenth century, deciphered

2 years ago from Physorg

The genome of the phylloxera, an insect that caused plagues that devastated European vines in the 19th century, has been deciphered by an international team involving researchers Miquel Barberà and...

Kim Jong Un visits poultry farm as food remains top concern

2 years ago from UPI

Kim Jong Un provided field guidance at North Korea's Kwangchon Chicken Farm, where he raised concerns about the regime's food supply, state media reported Thursday.

American, Southwest report combined Q2 losses of $3 billion

2 years ago from UPI

U.S. carriers American and Southwest reported substantial second-quarter losses on Thursday, the latest signals of the COVID-19 pandemic's enormous impact on global air travel.

Labor Dept.: Another 1.4 million in U.S. file for unemployment

2 years ago from UPI

Another 1.4 million American workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said Thursday in its weekly report.

New Taylor Swift album 'folklore' to drop at midnight

2 years ago from UPI

Taylor Swift announced Thursday her eighth studio album, "folklore," will be released in a surprise drop at midnight, accompanied by the music video for the first single, "cardigan."

Senate, White House reach agreement on COVID-19 relief bill

2 years ago from UPI

Senate Republicans and the Trump administration say they have reached a broad consensus on the next COVID-19 relief bill, including a new round of direct stimulus checks to Americans and...

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton arrives in Boston ahead of training camp

2 years ago from UPI

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton said he was "ecstatic" when he arrived in Boston a week before the start of training camp.

Justice Dept. says SF consulate used to shield Chinese from U.S. law

2 years ago from UPI

A Chinese researcher wanted for a visa violation has taken refuge in the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, U.S. officials said, adding tension the deteriorating relationship between the world's two...

South Korea slides into recession on COVID-19 impact

2 years ago from UPI

South Korea fell into a recession as its economy contracted for the second quarter in a row, falling 3.3% from the previous quarter in its sharpest decline in over two...

U.S. offers $2M reward for 2 men who hacked SEC

2 years ago from UPI

The United States has announced it is offering a reward of up to $2 million for information that leads to the arrests or convictions of two Ukrainian hackers.

New research identifies the rules that termites use to build their nests

2 years ago from Physorg

The local curvature of a wall has been identified as the simple building 'rule' that termites use to build their complex nests, according to new research conducted by the University...

Josh Hartnett: 'Most Wanted' journalist character 'almost superheroic'

2 years ago from UPI

Josh Hartnett plays real life Globe and Mail journalist Victor Malarek in "Most Wanted." The actor admired his character's commitment to defending the vulnerable against powerful people.

Canada rules U.S. Safe Third Country agreement unconstitutional

2 years ago from UPI

A Canadian court on Wednesday ruled a U.S.-Canada agreement to deny entry to certain asylum seekers invalid, stating sending refugee claimants back to the United States where they risk imprisonment...

House passes bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol

2 years ago from UPI

The House on Wednesday voted to approve a measure that would remove Confederate statues from the Capitol.

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun testifies China is working to steal U.S. COVID-19 technologies

2 years ago from UPI

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun testified that China has been working to steal U.S. technologies to treat COVID-19 and arresting those who speak up about the threat of the...

B.C. announces new rules for bars and nightclubs as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

2 years ago from CBC: Health

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Wednesday that new measures will be brought in for bars and nightclubs, as the province's COVID-19 numbers creep upwards.

States need $3.6B to handle elections during pandemic, expert says

2 years ago from UPI

A voting expert told Congress states would need an additional $3.6 billion in funding to handle upcoming elections during the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump to deploy federal law enforcement to Chicago, Albuquerque

2 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration will deploy federal law enforcement officers to Chicago and Albuquerque to quell violence.