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New MLB rules are designed to speed up and shorten games
Get used to a designated hitter in the National League, runners starting at second base during extra innings, and the extinction of relief pitching specialists.
Tom Ford, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen among CFDA Fashion Award nominees
The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the nominees for the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Joe Biden unveils 10-year, $775B economic plan that prioritizes child care
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled a $775 billion economic plan Tuesday that calls for new tax credits for children, seniors and disabled Americans and thousands of new child-care centers...
Russia interfered in Brexit, 2014 Scotland vote, British report says
A British intelligence report released Tuesday concludes that Russia attempted to interfere with votes on Scottish independence and leaving the European Union, but the government did little to address the...
Florida, Georgia courts to hear challenges to public face mask policies
Judges in two states will hear legal arguments Tuesday against new mandatory face mask requirements designed to stem the spread of COVID-19 -- which opponents, including the governor of Georgia,...
ACLU, law firm sue Trump admin over Michael Cohen detention
The American Civil Liberties Union and a New York law firm have filed a lawsuit seeking the release of Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney of President Donald Trump.
Greta wins one-million-euro humanitarian prize
Swedish environment campaigner Greta Thunberg wins an inaugural prize worth one million euros.
Socio-economic status predicts UK boys' development of essential thinking skills
A comparison of children in Hong Kong, mainland China and the UK has found that British boys' development of key thinking skills, known as 'executive functions', is unusually reliant on...
Top democrats 'gravely concerned' Congress is target of foreign meddling
Top congressional Democrats warned that the U.S. Congress appears to be the target of an ongoing foreign interference campaign, urging the FBI in a letter to provide a counterintelligence briefing...
Former figure skater sues coach Richard Callaghan over alleged sexual abuse, coverup
A former competitive figure skater filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking $10 million in damages from skating coach Richard Callaghan, accusing him of sexual assault.
B.C. government's strict new rules on vape products coming into force this summer
B.C.'s new E-Substances Regulation was announced last November and caps the nicotine content in vapour pods and liquids at 20 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre, while requiring plain packaging with...
Post-coronavirus housing upgrades urged to create thousands of jobs
Fitting thousands of homes with new energy technology could create 50,000 jobs, housing bodies say.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals opener
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious diseases expert, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Thursday night's opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees.
Florida sheriff says Jacksonville can't guarantee safety for August GOP convention
The chief Florida law enforcement officer tasked with providing security for the August Republican National Convention said Monday that his department does not have the resources nor adequate time to...
Best monitors for a second screen in your home office
So you can see more. (Saied Hosni via Unsplash/)The idea is simple: extend your desktop across another screen. And yet, many working professionals are still craning over a laptop screen with seemingly a...
SpaceX launches South Korean communications satellite
SpaceX launched South Korea's first communications satellite to be dedicated for military use Monday evening from Florida.
U.S. markets hit highs amid record gains by Amazon, positive vaccine results
The S&P 500 turned positive for the year and the Nasdaq Composite hit a record high after gains on Monday as Amazon posted record gains and COVID-19 vaccine tests...
Researchers Create Air Filter Designed to Trap and Kill the Coronavirus
Researchers from the University of Houston, in collaboration with others, have designed a “catch and kill” air filter that can trap the virus responsible for COVID-19, killing it instantly. Zhifeng...
Ventura County bars can reopen outdoors if they serve food, officials say
Ventura County bars, pubs and similar facilities must sell alcohol and food in the same transaction, and patrons can stay no more than 90 minutes.
Florida teachers sue to stop 'reckless and unsafe' school reopening plans
The Florida teachers union filed a lawsuit Monday asking to delay the start of the school year and to re-evaluate the "reckless and unsafe reopening" of public schools for in-person...
Which way to the fridge? Common sense helps robots navigate
A robot travelling from point A to point B is more efficient if it understands that point A is the living room couch and point B is a refrigerator. That's...
Lightweight laptops that aren’t a pain to lug around
You'll barely know you have it with you. ( Martin Castro via Unsplash/)Whether you’re a student who wants a laptop that can transition from dorm room to classroom without weighing you down...
MIT using Nixon 'moon disaster' video to educate about 'deepfakes'
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched a website that uses a video of Richard Nixon giving a speech he never delivered to educate the public about the challenges...
British defense ministry, Airbus finalize $628.5M contract for Skynet upgrade
The British Ministry of Defense finalized a contract for a new Skynet military satellite in a $628.5 million deal with Airbus Defense and Space.
Changes in farming urgent to rescue biodiversity, scientists say
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries—led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China—call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles.
Simply the best bread pans
Fresh loaves daily. ( Conor Brown via Unsplash/)Of the many baked goods to make, bread often reigns supreme. It’s the baked good you eat every day, plus it makes for a cute...
Better simulation meshes well for design software (and more)
The digital age has spurred the rise of entire industries aimed at simulating our world and the objects in it. Simulation is what helps movies have realistic effects, automakers test cars virtually, and...
Sotheby's begins auction of British Airways artworks
Sotheby's London offices on Monday began the auction of more than a dozen corporate artworks being sold by British Airways with the hope of raising cash to recoup pandemic-related...