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LaGrange orders rule change to lock in Andre Tremblay as AHS interim CEO
Andre Tremblay, the one-man board of directors at AHS, amended policies to effectively ensure that he'd be the only leader of AHS until agency restructuring is complete.
'Do the right thing': Grassy Narrows First Nation demands action on mercury pollution ahead of Ontario vote
Just two days before the provincial election, dozens gathered Tuesday for a vigil outside Queen's Park in Toronto to honour people impacted by mercury contamination in Grassy Narrows First Nation...
Washington Commanders to sign defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw
The Washington Commanders agreed to terms with former New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, he confirmed Monday on social media.
Users of social media platform X report periodic outages worldwide
X, the social media app with more than 600 million users, suffered periodic malfunctions worldwide Monday.
How planned major US foreign aid cuts are expected to shake out abroad—and at home
Many more people around the world will unnecessarily die of AIDS and starvation; American farmers will take an economic hit; Russia and China will strengthen ties with less-developed nations formerly...
How good are South African kids at math? Trends from a global study
School mathematics in South Africa is often seen as a sign of the health of the education system more generally. Under the racial laws of apartheid, until 1994, African people...
Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
To a nonmathematician, having the letter "i" represent a number that does not quite exist and is "imaginary" can be hard to wrap your head around. If you open your...
Study finds X banter with competitors is good for product launch
The degree to which social media engagement translates into sales for businesses has been an open question. In many cases, it can be hard to measure. However, a new study...
In Japan, researchers resist ruling party’s push to rein in national science academy
Japan’s dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is out to crimp the independence of the Science Council of Japan (SCJ)—the country’s national science academy. With the LDP leading the country’s ruling coalition, Japan’s cabinet...
BBC acquires 'Families Like Ours,' first TV series from Thomas Vinterberg
The BBC has acquired "Families Like Ours," a near-future apocalyptic drama from acclaimed Academy Award and BAFTA-winning director Thomas Vinterberg.
Wikipedia has a huge gender equality problem—here's why it matters
Wikipedia is one of the world's most influential knowledge platforms. Ranking among the top ten most-visited websites globally—just after Google and YouTube—it attracts over six billion monthly visits, and offers...
Men's concerns are real but backlash is not inevitable—the new rules guiding feminism
It's a difficult period for the feminist movement. Space has opened up in public life for people who argue, very loudly, that efforts to level the playing field for women...
Watch: Police chase swan through traffic on Florida highway
Traffic was interrupted on a busy Florida highway when a swan wandered out into the roadway and led police on a chase.
Marco Rubio says 80% of USAID contracts to be canceled
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that 83% of the U.S. Agency for International Development's programs will be canceled.
U.S. Supreme Court hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said yes to a legal challenge to a Colorado law which bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors.
New survey indicates work-from-home is here to stay
Only 12% of executives with hybrid or fully remote workers say they plan on a return-to-office mandate in the year ahead. Stanford researchers say the message is clear: Headline-grabbing mandates...
Analysis: Can South Korea become alternative to China for global firms?
Yoo Jang-hee, honorary professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, said that South Korea should do something to deal with the militant trade union.
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be a learning curve, but Gamble decided the technology was...
Access to 'gig economy' may reduce reliance on credit, unemployment insurance
While traditionally laid-off employees have relied on consumer credit and unemployment insurance to maintain consumption, research finds that the gig economy serves as a substitute for many seeking other, more...
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry named asst. GM for Davidson basketball
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named assistant general manager for Davidson basketball, the school announced Monday.
Atlanta Falcons to release Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett
The Atlanta Falcons will release Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, a source with knowledge of the transaction told UPI on Monday.
Lacking a playbook for dealing with economic decline, leaders of smaller cities opt for pragmatism, flexibility
The challenges facing big cities such as Detroit and Cleveland have been widely examined by experts over the decades, as each has dealt with the loss of population and major...
Redesigned Federal Trade Commission website sees increased consumer reporting of fraud by 28%
New research has revealed that a revamp of a federal website for filing consumer complaints has led to a significant increase in public usage. More to the point, when the...
Houston Texans agree to $7M deal with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins
Veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million with the Houston Texans, a league source told UPI on Monday.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Health Care
Metin Gurcan, Ph.D., senior associate dean for artificial intelligence and founding director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, will participate in a...
From Lab to Lunchbox: Violet LED Light Stops Apple Browning in Its Tracks
A recent study has revealed that violet Light-Emitting-Diode (LED) light can significantly reduce browning in fresh-cut apples by enhancing phenolic compounds and suppressing oxidative enzymes. This discovery not only boosts...
Growing consumption of the American eel may lead to it being critically endangered, study finds
High demand for eel combined with a decline in stock have resulted in soaring prices for this food item, which, in many cultures, is considered a delicacy. This has fueled...
5 years after COVID-19 became a pandemic, are we ready for what’s next?
We’ve learned a lot about COVID-19 over the last five years, but big questions remain. Recent federal actions may hinder the disease’s management.