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This moth may outsmart smog by learning to like pollution-altered aromas
Pollution can play havoc with pollinators’ favorite flower smells. But one kind of moth can learn how to take to an unfamiliar new scent like, well, a moth to a flame. Floral...
BTS promotes Seoul tourism with new video
Seoul is hoping that K-pop superstars BTS will put the South Korean capital on travelers' wish lists with a new promotional video, "See You in Seoul."
57 charged with PPP fraud, says Justice Department
The Justice Department announced it has charged dozens of people with trying to defraud hundreds of millions of dollars from a government loan program created to aid small businesses suffering...
On This Day, Sept. 11: Terror attacks kill nearly 3,000 in U.S.
On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the U.S., crashing airliners into the World Trade Center, another into the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania.
Wisconsin Supreme Court orders hold on distribution of absentee ballots
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a hold on the delivery of absentee ballots as it weighs whether to include Green Party candidates to the ballot.
Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in three sets to reach U.S. Open final
No. 3 seed Naomi Osaka moved one step closer to her third Grand Slam title with a win over Jennifer Brady in the U.S. Open semifinals Thursday in Queens, N.Y.
Kamala Harris calls Trump's downplaying of COVID-19 'outrageous' in Florida visit
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris traveled to Florida Thursday, where she condemned President Donald Trump's downplaying of the COVID-19 pandemic as "outrageous."
Court: Census must count undocumented immigrants for apportionment
A federal court on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's order preventing undocumented immigrants from being included in the census count to determine congressional seats.
10 F-35Bs fly to Britain for exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth
Britain's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has departed Portsmouth, England for a short cruise in anticipation of training drills with 10 F-35Bs from the United States.
Citizen science taps into public's love of trees
Research projects involving the public can raise awareness but are less useful for delivering hard data.
Disney+ announces 'Doogie Howser' re-do
Neil Patrick Harris' 1980s and '90s medical dramedy, "Doogie Howser, M.D.," is getting a remake at Disney+.
Ex-Bears WR Josh Bellamy charged in $24M coronavirus relief scheme
Former New York Jets and Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy was arrested for his alleged involvement in a $24 million scheme to obtain illegal loans intended for coronavirus relief.
Butte County gives emergency OK for indoor dining amid wildfires
The measure is meant to accommodate those forced to evacuate the fires as well as to limit exposure to unhealthy air
How Harvard’s graduate Schools prepare for online learning
Being in the business of education, it comes as no surprise that the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) would revamp its curriculum and hire eight recent Ed.M. graduates with skills and expertise...
Black, Latinx people are overrepresented in prison, study says
A new report by the Criminal Justice Policy Program (CJPP) at Harvard Law School shows that Black and Latinx people are overrepresented in Massachusetts’ criminal justice system and that they receive longer sentences...
It’s time to check your voter registration—here’s how
Listen to the photo. (Dan Dennis/Unsplash/)>Plug “check voter registration status” or “am I registered to vote” into a search engine and you’ll get a variety of pages. You might be tempted to click...
Navy expands CBD ban to include lotions, shampoos
The Navy has expanded its ban on hemp and cannabidiol products that contain CBD to include lotions and shampoos.
Tech drags Dow down 405 points, oil prices fall amid crude buildup
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 405 points Thursday as tech stocks faltered, while oil prices declined amid reports that U.S. crude inventories increased.
Harvard Corporation member Richard A. Smith dies at 95
Richard A. Smith, a former member of both of Harvard’s governing boards, has died at age 95. Smith was a member of the Harvard Corporation from 1991 to 2000, and an Overseer...
Desk calendars to organize your life
Never miss an appointment. (Emma Matthews Digital Content Production via Unsplash /)Even if you don’t consider yourself incredibly Type A, a desk calendar can bring you a sense of order and calm, even...
Food box deliveries to needy California seniors cut off because of USDA cheese rule
As coronavirus cases soared, thousands of low-income seniors stopped receiving free food boxes because of a rule designed to help the dairy industry.
Column: If California wants to know how to cope with the apocalypse, ask Butte County
Butte County has been hit with disaster after disaster. But there's a resigned resilience among residents even as they face the North Complex fire.
Op-Ed: Pseudo-expertise should not guide America's response to COVID-19
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump's new coronavirus advisor, isn't an epidemiologist. His former Stanford colleagues say he's giving bad advice.
For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don't impress in early interviews
A new study finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective employers when they promote technical skills rather than soft skills,...
Bumblebees benefit from faba bean cultivation
About one third of payments received by farmers are linked to 'greening measures' to promote biodiversity. These have been criticized because the benefits for biodiversity are unclear. Researchers investigated whether...
Detailed picture of US bachelor's programs in computing
With the aim of providing a comprehensive look at computing education, the study includes information on enrollments, degree completions, faculty demographics, and faculty salaries.
Watch: Taemin shares 'Criminal' dance practice video
K-pop star Taemin shared a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal for his "Criminal" music video.
Senate Democrats block Republican 'skinny' COVID-19 relief bill
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' so-called "skinny" coronavirus aid bill, which would have provided $300 billion in economic relief.