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Like OPEC, IEA cuts oil demand forecast by 300K barrels per day
Like OPEC a day earlier, the International Energy Agency said in a monthly report Tuesday that it expects global demand for oil to decline further for 2020 due to COVID-19.
Stars edge Golden Knights in OT, advance to Stanley Cup Final
The Dallas Stars will represent the Western Conference in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final after a dramatic Game 5 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Appeals court paves way for deportation of 300,000 immigrants
A divided appellate court ruled that the Trump administration can go forward with plans to terminate a humanitarian program that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the United...
Cannabis farms are a modern slavery 'blind spot' for UK police, study suggests
Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk are often victims of trafficking and "debt bondage"—yet many are not recognized as...
Experts call on Canadian universities to close off China's access to sensitive research
Three Canadian universities are among the most active in the world when it comes to collaborative work with Chinese researchers. Now, some are calling on post-secondary institutions to take steps...
Judge rules Pennsylvania's COVID-19 restrictions unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that Pennsylvania Gov. Tim Wolf's shutdown orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus were unconstitutional.
Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps Green Party off the ballot
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against the state's Green Party candidates, preventing their names from being printed on the November general election ballots as they waited to long to file...
Ben Roethlisberger leads Steelers over Giants in return
Ben Roethlisberger was sharp in his return to the field, guiding the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday night at an empty MetLife...
Browns release K Austin Seibert, put TE David Njoku on IR
The Cleveland Browns released kicker Austin Seibert and placed tight end David Njoku on injured reserve.
Billionaire Steve Cohen agrees to buy majority ownership of New York Mets
Billionaire Steve Cohen has reached an agreement to purchase the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families.
Vaccine maker got $1 billion from taxpayers. Now it's boosting drug prices
AstraZeneca, which received U.S. funds to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, raised prices despite promises by President Trump to keep drug costs in check.
Trump administration cracks down on Chinese imports linked to enslaved labor
The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. customs agents would temporarily seize imports of hair products, clothing, cotton and computer parts from Chinese companies determined to use enslaved labor.
Diesel launches a GoFundMe to survive the pandemic as bookstores struggle
Beloved L.A. bookstores like Diesel are turning to fundraising platforms to survive the financial blows dealt by COVID-19.
World coronavirus GDP losses exceed 2009 financial crisis, economic group says
A world economic organization said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic's financial toll on the world's largest economies was significantly more severe than the 2009 financial crisis.
ARPA-type funding gives green technology an 'innovation advantage', study finds
Startups funded by the U.S. agency ARPA-E file patents at twice the rate of similar cleantech firms. The United Kingdom should trial its own climate-focused ARPA as part of COVID-19...
Look: Stray Kids release 'In Life' album, 'Back Door' video
K-pop group Stray Kids released "In Life," a reissue of its album "Go Live," and a video for the song "Back Door."
Privatized prisons lead to more inmates, longer sentences, study finds
When states turn to private prisons, the number of criminals incarcerated rises and the length of sentences increases.
Analyst: South Korea, Japan relations to may not change under Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is unlikely to change course on Japan's relationship with South Korea.
Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study
How local could food be in the U.S.? A modeling study estimates the distance within which metro centers could meet food needs if they tried to feed themselves locally. Some...
Stylish ballpoint pens for any situation
A better way to write. (Andrew Seaman via Unsplash/)Ballpoint pens are beloved for being long-lasting, smudge-proof, and bleed-through resistant—making them great all-purpose pens for jotting down notes, journaling, signing, and doodling. Because they’re...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to be held virtually
The 94th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday.
South Korea military chief nominee stands by GSOMIA with Japan
South Korea's new defense minister nominee defended a bilateral military intelligence agreement with Japan and said North Korea is unlikely to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
As election nears, cybersecurity initiative pivots to voter education and access
A one-of-a-kind endeavor to help elections officials in every state safeguard their systems against hacking is nearly complete, just months ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election. USC experts on...
New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work
Misunderstandings about flirting can potentially result in awkwardness or even accusations of sexual harassment. How can we figure out what other people mean when they smile at us? Is there...
Verizon agrees to buy Tracfone for $6.2 billion
Verizon announced Monday it will buy pre-paid carrier Tracfone for more than $6 billion in cash and stock.
School bus driver playing same lottery numbers for 20 years wins $2M
A Florida school bus driver who has played the same lottery numbers for nearly 20 years hit a $2 million jackpot.
Prep races for the Arc, Breeders' Cup dominate weekend horse racing
A fascinating weekend included six "Win and You're In" races for the November Breeders' Cup World Championships and the long-feared announcement the event will be run Nov. 6-7 without fans...
Watch: Kelly Clarkson reflects on divorce from Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson discussed her "difficult" divorce from Brandon Blackstock and said music has helped her cope with the split.