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Air Force transport jets for VIPs could have a supersonic future
A concept for what supersonic executive government travel could look like. (Boom/)Military airplanes that can accelerate through the sound barrier are relatively common. An F-16 and other fighter jets can do it. So...
Virginia man gets permission to be buried in Juicy Fruit-themed casket
A 94-year-old Virginia man with a lifelong love of Juicy Fruit has received permission from the Mars Wrigley Company to have his casket painted to resemble a pack of the...
'Wheel of Fortune' sets Monday premiere for Season 38
"Wheel of Fortune" will be returning for Season 38 on Monday after production was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple opens new all-glass floating store in Singapore
Apple is set to open its first floating Apple Store in Singapore's Marina Bay on Thursday, its "most ambitious retail project" to date.
Producer price index inceases 0.3% in August
The producer price index rose a modest 0.3% in August, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Denise Richards leaves 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after two seasons
Denise Richards will exit "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" following drama over her alleged affair with Brandi Glanville.
California Supreme Court rejects lawsuits seeking to reopen schools during pandemic
Orange County lawyers asked California's top court to override Gov. Gavin Newsom on school reopenings. The court declined.
Facebook evokes college origins with 'Campus' feature at 30 U.S. schools
Social media giant Facebook on Thursday rolled out a section of the platform exclusively for college campuses.
New study gives most detailed picture to date of US bachelor's programs in computing
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, recently released its eighth annual Study of Non-Doctoral Granting Departments in Computing (NDC study). With the aim of providing a comprehensive look at computing...
South Korea spy sentenced to prison in ethnic Chinese defector case
A senior South Korean intelligence official connected to the framing of a defector on spying charges has been sentenced to prison for leaking an undisclosed testimony.
Decision expected today in challenge to B.C. law over access to private health care
A B.C. Supreme Court justice is expected to release a decision around noon PT in a constitutional challenge against critical sections of B.C.'s Medicare Protection Act, more than a decade after the...
Professional photo printers for every budget
A great photo printer delivers high-quality results without the print shop price tag. (Joshua Fuller via Unsplash/)It’s incredibly satisfying to turn a digital photograph into a beautiful, high-quality print that you can hold....
Look: Busy Philipps celebrates 'best friend' Michelle Williams on her birthday
Busy Philipps voiced her love for Michelle Williams and shared candid photos with the actress on her birthday.
Watch live: Kamala Harris visits Florida ahead of Joe Biden's trip next week
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will travel to Florida on Thursday, widely considered one of the most important battleground states in the November election.
The best quick-brew coffee machines
Tasty brew in a flash. (Yeh Xintong via Unsplash/)Coffee is a centerpiece in our lives. It marks a new beginning, escorts us through our mental fog, and gets us safely into the...
For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don't impress in early interviews
A new study by Rutgers University researchers finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective employers when they promote technical skills...
Study confirms widespread literacy in biblical-period kingdom of Judah
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have analyzed 18 ancient texts dating back to around 600 BCE from the Tel Arad military post using state-of-the-art image processing, machine learning technologies,...
Citigroup's Jane Fraser named CEO; 1st woman to lead major U.S. bank
Longtime Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat will retire after nearly four decades -- and for the first time a woman will lead a major Wall Street bank, the company said Thursday.
Most Halloween events are canceled. But some pumpkin patches are open for business
Most events are canceled for Halloween due to the coronavirus. But you can still pick your own pumpkin at these pumpkin patches.
Mold now associated with food quality
Is an oozing apple with fuzzy white mold better than one that is fresh and green a month after you bought it?
Bumblebees benefit from fava bean cultivation
About one third of the payments received by farmers are linked to specific "greening measures" to promote biodiversity. The cultivation of nitrogen-fixing legumes is very popular. However, these measures have...
Hoarding and herding during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rushing to stock up on toilet paper before it vanished from the supermarket isle, stashing cash under the mattress, purchasing a puppy or perhaps planting a vegetable patch—the COVID-19 pandemic...
Halloween 2020 not cancelled in B.C., says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Spooky season fans, fear not: Halloween 2020 is not cancelled due to the global pandemic, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed on Wednesday.
Long after 9/11, Americans still willing to pay more for increased security at venues
In the 19 years that have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have seen significant increases in counterterrorism security in public venues, including more security guards, closed-circuit TV cameras, metal...
Vibration device makes homes 'smart' by tracking appliances
To boost efficiency in typical households - where people forget to take wet clothes out of washing machines, retrieve hot food from microwaves and turn off dripping faucets - researchers...
Duvall hits three homers, Braves plate record 29 runs to beat Marlins
Adam Duvall hit three home runs and the Atlanta Braves scored a National League record with 29 runs in a 20-run win over the Miami Marlins in Atlanta.
Watch: Bruce Springsteen shares 'Letter to You' video ahead of new album
Bruce Springsteen released a video for "Letter to You," the title track from his forthcoming album with the E Street Band.
How does a crop’s environment shape a food’s smell and taste?
About seven years ago, Kristin and Josh Mohagen were honeymooning in Napa Valley in California, when they smelled something surprising in their glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon: green pepper. A vintner explained that the...