Latest science news in Mathematics & Economics
There’s little evidence showing which police reforms work
When criminologist Robin Engel suddenly found herself leading the effort to reform a police department under fire after a white police officer killed an unarmed Black man in July 2015, she looked for...
Geoffrey Berman to testify in House about his firing 3 weeks ago
Geoffrey Berman, a Justice Department official who was fired by President Donald Trump nearly three weeks ago, will testify about his dismissal before the House judiciary committee on Thursday.
City attorney accuses L.A. nursing home of dumping patients to profit from coronavirus
Lakeview Terrace nursing home in Westlake had settled a similar lawsuit alleging patient dumping last year.
Supreme Court to rule on cases involving President Donald Trump's records, tax returns
The Supreme Court is expected to issue long-awaited decisions Thursday on three cases involving efforts to access President Donald Trump's financial records, including his tax returns.
Op-Ed: People ask me if I've recovered from COVID-19. That's not an easy question to answer
Before I came down with COVID-19, I could run for miles. After returning from the hospital, I needed a wheelchair to go even half a block.
Florida indoor farming firm turns pandemic disruption into opportunity
A Florida company that grows lettuce in greenhouses turned a desperate situation during the coronavirus pandemic into new opportunities, thanks to a nationwide upswing in produce purchases from indoor farms.
Florida Indoor farming firm turns pandemic disruption into opportunity
A Florida company that grows lettuce in greenhouses turned a desperate situation during the coronavirus pandemic into new opportunities, thanks to a nationwide upswing in produce purchases from indoor farms.
Pompeo: U.S. will deny China access to Americans' data
The Trump administration is working to prevent China from using telecommunications networks to access the private data of American citizens, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
Biden, Sanders task forces unveil policy recommendations for general election
Unity task forces for former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders released policy recommendations ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert demanding trade
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the team, his agent announced Wednesday on social media.
Stanford to cut 11 varsity teams, Ivy League cancels fall sports due to pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country, Stanford University is cutting 11 of its varsity programs and the Ivy League has ruled out playing sports this fall.
California legislators delay return to Capitol due to coronavirus outbreak
The California Senate joined the Assembly in deciding not to return from its summer recess next week.
Stanford to cut 11 varsity teams, Ivy League canceling fall sports due to pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country, Stanford University is cutting 11 of its varsity programs and the Ivy League has ruled out playing sports this fall.
Strained relationship between police and Indigenous people needs long-term solutions: criminologist
Erick Laming said cases like the recently released video of a Saskatoon arrest show how frayed the relationship between the police and Indigenous people is across Canada.
McMaster medical school applicants continue to come from much wealthier areas: study
More applicants to McMaster University's medical school come from higher income neighbourhoods, a study says, which means doctors aren't reflecting the people they're treating.
Trump, Lopez Obrador celebrate USMCA with joint declaration
President Donald Trump and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador celebrated the launch of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement by signing a joint declaration at the White House on Wednesday.
Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE from removing student visas for online instruction
Harvard and MIT on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Trump administration policy that would strip international students of visas if the university they attend moves to online-only...
NeMO-Net Citizen Science Project Gets a 4.9 Star Rating
Eyebrow: Citizen Science NewsBody: NASA's new citizen science project, NeMO-Net is making waves! Within one month of it being released, NeMO-Net garnered over 35K downloads, over 364 reviews, and a 4.9 star...
Winless Inter Miami favored over Orlando City in MLS Is Back opener
A new rivalry between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC will open Wednesday's MLS Is Back Tournament. The tournament marks the return for the league after a three-month suspension...
Orange County leaves it up to restaurants to alert customers about coronavirus cases
The Orange County health department does not make public which restaurants and businesses have closed temporarily due to COVID-19 cases.
United Airlines warns 36,000 employees of potential layoffs
United Airlines warned its employees Wednesday that it could lay off up to 36,000 front-line workers in October if the travel industry doesn't pick up after a lull caused by...
House version of defense budget provides funding to remove Confederate names from bases
A provision in the House version of the $694.6 billion defense budget includes $1 million to rename U.S. Army facilities named after Confederate leaders.
15th century Chinese encyclopedia volumes sell for $9 million
A pair of volumes from a 15th century Chinese encyclopedia sold for more than 1,000 times their estimated price when they fetched a high bid of more than $9 million.
Jacket loaned to friend with $75,000 winning lotto ticket in pocket
A Canadian man who won a lottery jackpot of nearly $75,000 said the winning ticket sat forgotten for months in the pocket of a jacket he had loaned to a...
Northrop Grumman's FAAD C2 system chosen as short-term anti-drone solution
The anti-drone defense system of Northrop Grumman Corp. -- the Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control -- was selected by the Defense Department for short-term use, the company announced...
Watch: Man fights off deadly snake while driving on highway
Police in Australia said a driver pulled over for speeding on the highway ended gave officers a good excuse -- he was fighting off one of the world's deadliest snakes.
Winless Inter Miami favored over Orlando City in MLS is Back opener
A new rivalry between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC will open Wednesday's MLS is Back Tournament. The tournament marks the return for the league after a three-month suspension...
Supreme Court: Religious schools shielded from discrimination suits
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that religious schools that fire teachers are shielded from civil suits alleging discrimination, in a broad expansion of the "ministerial exemption" definition.