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Arizona Cardinals cut three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is now a free agent after his release from the Indianapolis Colts, who announced the move Friday afternoon.
Exploring 'compellingness' in mechanism design
Consider an auction. You have two types of main protagonists or agents: a seller (or auctioneer) and many potential buyers. There are, of course, certain ground rules. For instance, one...
After Ron DeSantis technical debacle on Twitter, lead engineer quits
Twitter's Chief Engineer announced that he is leaving the company Thursday, one day after Ron Desantis' disastrous campaign launch on the Twitter spaces platform.
Proposed NC law could mean Supreme Court wetlands ruling has 'drastic' impact
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week rolled back protections for many wetlands nationwide. North Carolina is considering a law that would require the state to use the same test...
Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy
After a spirited election campaign, the people of Timor-Leste voted for a new parliament on May 21. The vote was free, fair and largely uneventful. The results were accepted. This...
Consumers are increasingly pessimistic, University of Michigan finds
The outlook on the U.S. economy from consumers "plummeted" amid uncertainty over the path of inflation, the University of Michigan's survey showed.
Researchers built an analogue computer that uses water waves to forecast the chaotic future
Can a computer learn from the past and anticipate what will happen next, like a human? You might not be surprised to hear that some cutting-edge AI models could achieve...
How to get people to pay their taxes, according to research
Government officials can do the math and figure out how much taxation they need to cover everything from military defense to bridges, education and Medicare. The snag, as it's been...
NYC bans weight discrimination in hiring, housing, public accommodations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law Friday a ban on weight discrimination. It will be added to bans on other forms of discrimination in hiring, housing and...
Report: COVID-19 fallout continues to affect housing markets
New research has found the lack of new supply, driven by construction cost increases and labor shortages, will significantly affect housing markets over the next two years.
Gas prices inch up ahead of long Memorial Day weekend
Retail gasoline prices on Friday were up from week-ago levels as demand increases ahead of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the unofficial start of the summer driving season, data...
Researchers investigate the swarming behavior of microrobots
Miniaturization is progressing rapidly in many fields, and the trend toward the creation of ever smaller units is also prevalent in the world of robot technology. In the future, minuscule...
Australian politics drive Anglosphere values, says study
Strategic decisions and debates about Australian values are shaped in the Anglosphere, a new research paper reveals.
Minn. governor vetoes bill to extend minimum wage to rideshare drivers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoed legislation that would have required a minimum wage for rideshare drivers as Uber threatened to pull service outside the Twin Cities if the bill became...
The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation points to another possible rate hike
Data from Friday show the gauge of inflation preferred by the U.S. Federal Reserve increased from May to April, suggesting lending rates will remain elevated in the world's largest economy.
Celine Dion cancels 'Courage' world tour due to health issues
Celine Dion once again canceled the U.K. and European leg of her "Courage" world tour amid her struggle with Stiff-person syndrome.
Thousands of BA passengers hit by cancellations at start of holiday weekend
British Airways canceled at least 42 short-haul flights Friday as issues with check-in caused by IT "technical problems" spilled over into a second day of travel chaos at the airline's...
D.C. man fights to keep giant 'Transformers' statues outside his home
A Washington, D.C., man is fighting to keep the giant "Transformers" statues outside his home -- and he's involved actors from the franchise in his efforts.
Credit Suisse ordered to pay $926M to former Georgia PM in fraud case
Singapore's International Commercial Court ruled Friday that Credit Suisse must pay $926 million to former Georgia Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili due to fraudulent activity committed by a former bank trust...
The best above-ground pools in 2023
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The best Memorial Day laptop, desktop, and monitor deals are easy to process
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World Bank agrees to give Lebanon $300 million in economic aid
The World Bank Group's board of executive directors on Thursday agreed to give $300 million in additional funding to Lebanon as the country continues to suffer from a prolonged economic...
Watch: Joe Pavelski beats Golden Knights in OT, Stars extend Western finals
Center Joe Pavelski uncorked a one-timer into the far-post netting to beat goaltender Adin Hill in overtime, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory and avoiding a Western Conference...
The best Memorial Day grill deals are sizzling
Stan HoraczekWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff to summer grilling season, which means...
The best Memorial Day TV and home theater deals are a sweet sight
Stan HoraczekWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Memorial Day TV sales don’t get the credit they deserve. Sure, Black Friday...
California frees man wrongly convicted in shooting after 33 years in prison
California officials released a 55-year-old man from prison earlier this month after determining he was wrongly convicted in a 1989 shooting in Baldwin Park that injured two students after a...
British retail sales rebound back into the black as summer beckons
British shoppers returned to the high street in April helping retail sales rebound in the black from a worse-than-expected 1.2% contraction in March, according to official figures published Friday.