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Judge recuses himself from Disney lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

1 year ago from UPI

The federal judge hearing Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has recused himself from the case. U.S. Chief District Judge Mark Walker said he discovered a "third-degree" relative owns...

U.S. labor data mixed, with strong hires and an uptick in the jobless rate

1 year ago from UPI

Hiring in the U.S. economy surged last month, though the number of people without a job passed the 6 million mark, the Labor Department reported Friday.

Watch: Wandering llama blocks traffic on busy British highway

1 year ago from UPI

A llama was caught on camera blocking traffic on a British highway before being ushered out of the roadway by National Highways personnel.

Japan's fertility rate falls for seventh straight year

1 year ago from UPI

Japan's Ministry of Health said on Friday that the country's fertility rate dropped for the seventh straight year in 2022, with the COVID-19 pandemic being blamed partially for the latest...

CFPB warns billions held in payment apps may not be federally insured

1 year ago from UPI

Billions of dollars stored in digital payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and Cash App have no guarantee of federal insurance, according to a warning from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

This Father’s Day, give Dad a gift that’s practical and convenient

1 year ago from PopSci

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to...

Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin, 'warrior constituency' could threaten Russia's Vladimir Putin

1 year ago from UPI

As he claimed victory in the battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner private military company, lambasted Russian defense officials and the elites who shield their sons...

Meta reveals the new Quest 3 VR headset with a $499.99 price tag

1 year ago from Space.com

Meta's co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg announces the Quest 3 will become their newest VR headset with more to be shared in September.

Jan. 6 rioters face criminal penalties as sentences, convictions mount

1 year ago from UPI

More than two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of supporters of former President Donald Trump who stormed the halls of Congress have been...

Panthers, Golden Knights to battle for first Stanley Cup Final title

1 year ago from UPI

One NHL franchise will claim its first Stanley Cup at the end of the upcoming best-of-seven game title series. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in Game...

Boeing's astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after latest problems

1 year ago from Physorg

Boeing's astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after the discovery of problems that should have been caught earlier, officials said.

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets over Heat for 1-0 NBA Finals lead

1 year ago from UPI

Jamal Murray hit shots from everywhere early on, before Nikola Jokic finished off the Miami Heat with a hot fourth quarter, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 104-93 win in...

Jake Sullivan pushes Israeli officials ‘to improve the lives of Palestinians’

1 year ago from UPI

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan pushed Israeli officials Thursday to seek to "improve the lives of Palestinians."

Pentagon cancels drag shows at military bases amid political pressure from GOP

1 year ago from UPI

The Pentagon on Thursday canceled drag shows at U.S. military bases, amid mounting pressure from Republican politicians.

France passes bill to regulate social media influencers

1 year ago from UPI

Lawmakers in France have unanimously passed a bill to regulate paid social media influencers and combat fraud, officials said Thursday.

Workers rely on medieval era tech to reconstruct the Notre Dame

1 year ago from PopSci

Carpenters are using the same tools and materials to reconstruct Notre Dame as were used to first build it. Deposit Photos It’s been a little over four years since a major fire...

The best travel drones for 2023

1 year ago from PopSci

Stan HoraczekWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall ...

Striking workers can be sued by employers for damages, Supreme Court says

1 year ago from UPI

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to striking workers on Thursday, ruling that companies can sue workers if they believe their activism leads to damages.

Sandia scientists achieve breakthrough in tackling PFAS contamination

1 year ago from Newswise - Scinews

A team at Sandia National Laboratories is developing materials to tackle what has become one of the biggest problems in the world: human exposure to a group of chemicals known...

House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'.

1 year ago from Newswise - Scinews

University of Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the...

Donald Trump touts poll numbers, farm subsidies in Iowa stump speech

1 year ago from UPI

Former President Donald Trump was brimming with confidence about his race for the Republican presidential nomination during a meeting with influential conservatives in Iowa on Thursday morning.

Shared modeling can help schools predict, avert dropouts

1 year ago from Physorg

A research team co-led by Cornell found that for schools without the resources to conduct learning analytics to help students succeed, modeling based on data from other institutions can work...

Nas, Tobe Nwigwe combine talents in 'Transformers' soundtrack song 'On My Soul'

1 year ago from UPI

Tobe Nwigwe and Nas combine on the song "On My Soul' for the "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" soundtrack.

An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine

1 year ago from PopSci

The FTC is continuing to put the pressure on Amazon's business practices. Deposit Photos The Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing attempt to rein in Amazon entered a new phase this week, with the regulatory...

The best portable chargers for 2023

1 year ago from PopSci

Amanda ReedWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best multipurpose ...

Emphasizing supports in permanent supportive housing key to ending homelessness, says report

1 year ago from Physorg

New research has shown that when considering how to move Canada's most vulnerable from unhoused to housed, the network of supports available within that housing is critical to its success.

Students hope to spell their way to greatness in tonight's National Spelling Bee finals

1 year ago from UPI

The 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals can be seen live tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern on ION. The bee can also be streamed on Fubo TV or DirecTV Stream.

ESF Launches Indigenous Writer Residency Program at Cranberry Lake

1 year ago from Newswise - Scinews

Four indigenous writers will participate in a new residency program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). Through the Indigenous Writer Residency Program, each writer will spend...