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COVID-19 cases rise in military, VA hospitals

3 years ago from UPI

COVID-19 cases among the active-duty U.S. military rose by 13.5 percent since Thursday, Defense Department statistics reported on Monday indicated.

1968 Ford Mustang sells for record-breaking $3.85 milion

3 years ago from UPI

A 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, the first prototype of the line of competition cars and the first to win a race, set a new record by selling for $3.85...

Supreme Court refuses Democrats' request to speed up Trump ruling

3 years ago from UPI

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from congressional Democrats to finalize a ruling that would allow them to quickly resume the fight for President Donald Trump's tax...

Gallup Basic Needs Vulnerability Index: 95% of world's 'highly vulnerable' live in undeveloped nations

3 years ago from UPI

In a situation made worse by COVID-19, three-quarters of the world's population struggled last year to meet basic needs and the vast majority lived in underdeveloped nations, Gallup said in...

Watch: 'Top Gear' stars bungee jump in new trailer, show returns August 30

3 years ago from UPI

BBC America announced on Monday that "Top Gear" will return with a new special and new episodes starting on August 30 at 8 p.m. EDT.

Britain suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty in wake of security law

3 years ago from UPI

The British government has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said Monday, citing a new security law imposed on the city by mainland China.

2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates show positive results, studies say

3 years ago from UPI

COVID-19 vaccine candidates at Britain's Oxford University and U.S. pharma company Pfizer each show promise, according to new results reported Monday.

Music on the brain

3 years ago from Science Daily

A new study looks at differences between the brains of Japanese classical musicians, Western classical musicians and nonmusicians. Researchers investigated specific kinds of neural behavior in participants as they were...

Michigan coyotes: What's for dinner depends on what the neighbors are having

3 years ago from Science Daily

Michigan coyotes in most of the Lower Peninsula are the ''top dogs'' in the local food chain and can dine on a wide variety of small animals, including rabbits and...

South Korea platform Naver terminates Hong Kong servers

3 years ago from UPI

South Korea's most popular search engine has shut down its servers in Hong Kong, following the passage of the Hong Kong national security law.

Congress returns to work on COVID-19 relief deal before next recess

3 years ago from UPI

The House and Senate returned to work on Capitol Hill Monday and will now aim to resolve a number of obstacles related to the next round of COVID-19 relief before...

Listen: Chris Cornell's estate releases his cover of Guns N' Roses' 'Patience'

3 years ago from UPI

The estate of late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has released the rockstar's cover of Guns N' Roses' 1989 track "Patience" in honor of what would have been his 56th birthday.

Michigan coyotes: What's for dinner depends on what the neighbors are having

3 years ago from Physorg

Michigan coyotes in most of the Lower Peninsula are the 'top dogs' in the local food chain and can dine on a wide variety of small animals, including rabbits and...

Coronavirus: Government promises a green recovery

Environment Minister George Eustice seeks to allay environmentalist fears over new planning rules.

Kanye West wears bulletproof vest at first presidential campaign rally

3 years ago from UPI

Rapper Kanye West, who has said he will enter the 2020 presidential race, staged his first presidential campaign rally Sunday in South Carolina.

Changing CEO before IPO may raise valuation

3 years ago from Physorg

New research from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business shows that a change in leadership before a startup's initial public offering (IPO) can increase its valuation and performance.

National coin shortage an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic

3 years ago from Physorg

If you've been out and about in the United States in the past few weeks (masked up, of course), you may have noticed a strange sound. Or rather, the lack...

No arrest warrant issued for South Korea shoe thrower

3 years ago from UPI

A South Korean court has declined to issue an arrest warrant for a local activist who threw a shoe at President Moon Jae-in.

World facing bankruptcy time bomb: study

3 years ago from Physorg

Governments around the world are scrambling to save companies battered by coronavirus lockdowns but the world is nevertheless facing a massive surge in bankruptcies by a third, a study conducted...

Watch: Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi, Mercedes Javid clash on 'WWHL'

3 years ago from UPI

Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi and Reza Farahan clashed with Mercedes Javid during the "Shahs of Sunset" Season 8 virtual reunion.

South Korea nominee vows to act independently on inter-Korea projects

3 years ago from UPI

South Korea's unification chief nominee said Seoul should push forward independently with inter-Korea humanitarian projects -- and without necessarily consulting the United States.

LeBron James rookie card fetches $1.8M at auction

3 years ago from UPI

A rookie card of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sold for $1.845 million in an online auction.

Ontario won't allow cannabis cafes — for now — as health officials raise concerns

3 years ago from CBC: Health

Health experts from across the province and business groups are completely at odds on whether or not Doug Ford’s government should broaden the number of places pot can be sold...

Cody Bellinger grand slam fuels LA Dodgers past Arizona Diamondbacks in summer camp game

3 years ago from UPI

Reigning National League MVP Cody Bellinger said he's "ready" for the 2020 MLB regular season after crushing a grand slam during a summer camp win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday

3 years ago from CBC: Health

Top Republicans in Congress are expected to meet Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package, while in Brussels, European Union leaders...

Yearning to travel as COVID-19 drags on? Here's what you need to know now

3 years ago from CBC: Health

As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on and provinces ease their lockdown restrictions, travel is opening up slowly. Here’s what you need to know now as you contemplate a potential trip — in...

Yankees' Aaron Judge homers twice in summer camp win vs. rival New York Mets

3 years ago from UPI

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two home runs to spark a 6-0 thrashing of the rival New York Mets in a summer camp clash at Yankee Stadium.

Dangerous pesticide use: What must be done to protect the health of Kenyans

3 years ago from Physorg

In Kenya, there are new reports highlighting concerns over harmful pesticides used in food production, and the impact this will have on people's health. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa...