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Policy options for resilience-enhancing farm demographics
European agriculture as well as the wider economy face substantial demographic changes in the upcoming decades. The baby boomer generation will retire within the next 10 to 15 years and...
Attendance, grades, advanced courses best predict if HISD students will go to college
The best way to predict whether Houston ISD students will go to college is to examine a combination of attendance rates, grades, and credits in advanced courses, according to a...
'The Crown' to have sixth and final season on Netflix
"The Crown" was renewed for Season 6 months after it was announced the show would end after Season 5.
Look: Koala visits lighting company warehouse
An Australian lighting company shared photos of an unusual visitor to its factory warehouse -- a curious koala.
Watch live: Mark Esper, Mark Milley testify on use of force against protesters
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will testify Thursday at a House hearing examining the use of active duty military in Washington, D.C.,...
US Senate passes bill to extend chemical facility security law
Legislation would keep program going for three more years
Elon Musk says full self-driving Tesla tech 'very close'
A future software update could activate full "level-five" autonomy in cars, the Tesla founder says.
These juicers give you delicious, vitamin-packed drinks at home
For simple lemonades to crazy concoctions. (Boba Jaglicic via Unsplash/)Fresh-squeezed juice is delicious and healthy, and easy to have at home. There are three main types of juicers, each with pros and cons,...
Want to see Alaska this summer? Try a small-ship cruise
Small-ship companies American Cruise Lines and Uncruise Adventures hope to operate in Alaska this summer.
YouTube shuts down North Korea channel for ‘violations’
At least one North Korea state-approved channel has been shut down on YouTube, with the Google subsidiary citing terms of service violations.
Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X to appear during GLAAD Media Awards virtual ceremony
The GLAAD Media Awards, featuring hosts Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere and appearances by Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X, Dan Levy and Gabrielle Union, will take place July 30.
Supreme Court issues split decisions on cases seeking Trump financial records
The U.S. Supreme Court issued split decisions Thursday involving two legal cases concerning efforts to see President Donald Trump's financial records, including tax returns.
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts and authored by a University of Sussex Professor sets out examples of how we can halt insect decline, while asking people, in...
Study suggests less costly approach to pandemic economic stimulus
In late March, as the COVID-19 coronavirus began spreading swiftly throughout the United States, Congress passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus measure that included one-time direct payments to taxpayers, relief...
In photos: Christie's hybrid auction of 20th century art
The first of its kind relay-style livestreamed auction, "ONE: a Global Sale of the 20th Century," will be hosted live time at Christie's salesrooms across four of the art world's...
Banning menthol cigarettes could lower smoking rates, survey says
Want to make smoking less attractive to young people? Try taking menthol cigarettes off the market, a new analysis suggests.
U.S. reports another 58,000 COVID-19 cases; Houston cancels GOP event
The resurgent COVID-19 pandemic has led to a second straight day of at least 58,000 new cases in the United States and the nation's top infectious diseases expert says states...
Canon’s new 8K-shooting EOS R5 is the most powerful mirrorless camera yet
A new full-frame sensor is related to the one found in the flagship 1D X Mark III DSLR. (Canon/)Canon entered the mirrorless camera game relatively late, especially when it comes to more...
New research reveals Indigenous public servants' experiences of racism
The Morrison government has just announced a plan to boost the number of Indigenous Australians in the top ranks of the Australian Public Service.
If Canada is serious about confronting systemic racism, we must abolish prisons
Global uprisings in response to anti-Black police brutality have prompted demands to defund policing and reinvest in communities. Public health professionals recognize the connections between racism and community well-being. But...
Top North Korea official urges workers to toil harder at hospital site
A top North Korean official visited the construction site of the new Pyongyang General Hospital.
Joy Reid set as MSNBC's new weeknight anchor with 'The ReidOut'
MSNBC political analyst Joy Reid will take over Chris Matthews' 7 p.m. EDT time slot on the network to host The ReidOut.
Trump administration proposes rule to deny refugees based on COVID-19
The Trump administration is planning a new rule that cites danger from the COVID-19 pandemic as justification for denying immigrants asylum in the United States.
JCB electric digger wins top MacRobert engineering prize
An all-electric construction vehicle from the Staffordshire firm wins this year's MacRobert Award.
Watch: Kyle Richards on being 'blindsided' by Garcelle Beauvais' speech
Kyle Richards said it was "unbelievably rude" for her "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" co-star Garcelle Beauvais to publicly shade her at a charity event.
Chiefs' Schwartz hopes Eagles' Jackson incident brings awareness to hate Jews face
Kansas City Chiefs veteran Mitchell Schwartz said he hopes anti-Semitic social media posts from the Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson bring awareness to "hate" the Jewish community faces.
In photos: Donald Trump, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sign trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House in Washington, D.C. on July 8, 2020. The two leaders signed a joint declaration on...
AEW Fyter Fest: Chris Jericho battles Orange Cassidy
Rivals Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy finally faced off in a one-on-one match in the main event of AEW Fyter Fest, night two.