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U.S. Space Force unveils official logo, sets motto as 'Semper Supra'
The 7-month-old U.S. Space Force revealed its official logo and motto, "Semper Supra" or "Always Above," in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
The best fax machines and gear for securely sending your signature
Send important documents without email. (Adolfo Felix via Unsplash/)If you’ve ever had to submit official paperwork in a hurry, then you probably know that fax machines are still alive and well in business...
Singapore wants F-35s at same base as F-16s, USAF still considering location
Singapore has asked that its future planes be stationed at an airbase within the United States not on the shortlist of bases preferred by the U.S. Air Force.
Flying over mountains isn’t as scary (or hard) as you might think
“I shopped the Strip at Mahoney Creek only to see its windsocks voting in opposite directions.” (Julie Boatman/)This story originally featured in the May 2020 issue of Flying Magazine. My relationship with the...
U.S. home sales climbed nearly 21% to record in June
After three months of declining home sales, the market saw a record bounce in June, an industry report said Wednesday.
'Rodham': Hulu developing series based on Hillary Clinton novel
Hulu is developing a series based on author Curtis Sittenfeld's alternate history book, "Rodham," which follows former first lady and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Britain, Sweden, Italy to collaborate on combat aircraft
The British, Swedish and Italian defense industries are in discussion to collaborate on air combat capability, defense contractor BAE Systems said on Wednesday.
Foreign misinformation campaigns can be tracked in real-time, research shows
New research suggests it is possible to identify the work of foreign influence campaigns in real-time using machine learning algorithms.
Brothers Osborne to release 'Skeletons' album in October
Country music duo Brothers Osborne will release "Skeletons," their third studio album, on Oct. 9.
U.S. reports 64,500 new COVID-19 cases; Florida total near 380K
Florida has reported nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases that have pushed the statewide total to almost 380,000, officials said Wednesday.
Small, game-changing utilities for Windows and macOS
You think you're productive now? You have no idea. ( Windows / Unsplash/)Sometimes the most useful software is not the biggest, feature-packed, expensive one. From tools for customizing desktop layouts to clearing out...
Nike expects 'net loss of jobs' in U.S. due to COVID-19
Athletic outfitter Nike said Wednesday it expects to make job cuts nationwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice, AC Milan beats Sassuolo
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals to lead his squad to a 2-1 victory against Sassuolo in a Serie A soccer clash in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Lawsuit seeks to halt Newsom's school closure order
A conservative group that has fought California's stay-at-home orders is now suing the state to allow in-person schooling in all counties.
How to keep supply chains moving during a catastrophe
Researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Management have developed a new framework to make supply chains more resilient during a crisis like COVID-19.
NASA's 'robot hotel' gets its occupants
Storage is just as important aboard the International Space Station as it is on Earth. While the space station is about the size of a football field, the living space...
Telework mostly benefits white, affluent Americans – and offers few climate benefits
Back in in 2018—in the pre-pandemic world—about 5% of the U.S. workforce teleworked from home. That changed dramatically with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; by May 2020 that number...
What happens to the U.S. economy if the $600 federal unemployment benefit ends?
With the $600 boost about to end, Congress must decide whether to let it die, continue it, or cut back the payment levels.
L.A. Master Chorale calls off 2020-21 season and makes a pledge on inclusion
Resident chorus of Disney Hall will push its entire 2020-21 season to 2021-22. It also pledges that 50% of music it performs will be by women and POC.
Listen: Rolling Stones release never heard before 1974 track 'Scarlet'
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones shared on YouTube Wednesday the lyric video for a previously unreleased 1974 track called "Scarlet."
Marlins hit 3 consecutive home runs vs. Braves
The Miami Marlins hit three consecutive home runs before they surrendered a 6-0 lead and lost to the Atlanta Braves in a summer camp game in Atlanta.
Here's why COVID-19 cases have tripled in B.C. but officials aren't panicking
The fact the surge is focused on a particular area and particular demographic can help the province fine tune their message for 20-somethings and consider additional restrictions on certain businesses...
Indy 500 expects 25% attendance, makes masks mandatory
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced the Aug. 23 event will be held with 25% fan capacity, with mandatory face coverings and ticket sales halted after Friday.
Listen: Rolling Stones releases never heard before 1974 track 'Scarlet'
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones shared on YouTube Wednesday the lyric video for a previously unreleased 1974 track called "Scarlet."
Best facial razors designed for women
Ultimate smoothness. ( Sara Kauten via Unsplash/)For some people, facial razors are a best-kept secret. Once you discover that you don’t need to shell out endless money on hair removal at salons, you’re...
Site-directed mutagenesis in wheat via haploid induction by maize
A new study recently published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal demonstrates how site-directed mutagenesis can be achieved in virtually any wheat germplasm by intergeneric pollination of wheat with cas9/guide-RNA (gRNA)-transgenic...
Sturgeon County offers beaver bounty to combat flooding issues
Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton, will start a Beaver Control Incentive Policy, which will offer a bounty in exchange for tails of beavers that are killed within the county.
Harvard technology to be commercialized by Vesigen Therapeutics
Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health today announced the launch of Vesigen Therapeutics, a startup company that aims to overcome the challenge of...