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Look: Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle to face off on 'Verzuz'
Sunday's episode of "Verzuz" will feature a showdown between Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle.
TikTok star’s tattoo ignites South Korea racism debate in Philippines
Anger is rising in the Philippines against South Korea following an incident involving a social media star, her online fans and a tattoo depicting the Rising Sun flag of Japan.
Coronavirus cases hit 400 at San Diego State; county remains in second tier
Prospects for further lifting coronavirus restrictions in San Diego County seemed uncertain with the release of the state's latest tier report.
'Walking Dead' to end with expanded, two-year 11th season
AMC announced on Wednesday that its flagship series "The Walking Dead," will be coming to an end following an expanded, two-year 11th season.
Look: Drake posts new photo of son Adonis on first day of school
Drake posted on Instagram Wednesday a new photo of his 2-year-old son Adonis heading off to his first day of school.
Joe Biden unveils economic plan that aims to keep jobs in U.S.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce in a new policy statement he would impose a 10% penalty on companies that move their manufacturing out of the United...
'Walking Dead' to end with expanded, two-year eleventh season
AMC announced on Wednesday that its flagship series "The Walking Dead," will be coming to an end following an expanded, two-year eleventh season.
Fantasy football: Patrick Mahomes leads Week 1 quarterback rankings
Patrick Mahomes tops UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings.
Lecturer takes laptops and smart phones away and musters student presence
At a time when much of instruction is performed digitally and university lecture halls are often illuminated by a sea of laptops, it can be difficult to imagine that all...
Land development in New Jersey continues to slow
Land development in New Jersey has slowed dramatically since the 2008 Great Recession, but it's unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to fight societal and housing inequality will affect...
Tool transforms world landmark photos into 4D experiences
Using publicly available tourist photos of world landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain in Rome or Top of the Rock in New York City, researchers have developed a method to...
Malnutrition among a hunter-gatherer group
The diets of hunter-gatherers are changing at a fast pace, as in the contemporary world, they are increasingly being deprived of their access to land and natural resources and urged...
Xbox Series X: Microsoft confirms $499 price, Nov. 10 launch
Microsoft officially confirmed on Twitter Wednesday that the Xbox Series X will cost $499 and will launch alongside the Xbox Series S on Nov. 10.
Nvidia’s monstrous new graphics cards crank up the power while dropping their prices
Nvidia's new RTX 3080 graphics card will take up lots of space in your PC, put out tons of heat, and crank out high frame rates. (Nvidia /)Like many other gadgets, graphics...
South Korean man accused of swindling investors in $2M 'BTS' scheme
A South Korean man who claimed he was publishing a glossy coffee table book or pictorial on boy band BTS is under investigation after he raised about $2.5 million from...
Making dog food more delectable by analyzing aromas
Dogs aren't known for being picky about their food, eating the same kibble day after day with relish. However, owners of pampered pooches want their pets to have the best...
Marlins phenom Sixto Sanchez dazzles in start vs. Braves
Pitching phenom Sixto Sanchez tossed several 100-mph fireballs and allowed just three hits in six innings as the Miami Marlins shut out the Atlanta Braves.
LVMH calls off $16 billion deal to buy Tiffany & Co.
LVMH Moët Hennessy, the French owner of luxury retailer Louis Vuitton, said Wednesday it's abandoning a $16 billion plan to buy Tiffany & Co.
Mortgage demand in U.S. up 40% compared to 2019
Demand for mortgages in the United States is up 40% over this same time last year, according to data Wednesday from an industry report.
Diesel leaks from stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka
A blaze on a stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka was finally extinguished Wednesday, authorities said, but while no crude has escaped the cargo, diesel leaking from the ship's engine...
Oscars announce representation, inclusion standards for Best Picture category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new representation and inclusion standards that Best Picture nominees must meet at the Oscars.
Ontario court strikes down Doug Ford's mandatory anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers
The Ontario Superior Court has struck down Premier Doug Ford's mandatory anti-gas tax stickers, calling them an "unconstitutional attempt" to legislate private retailers to "stick it to" another tier of government...
Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor partners with Silicon Valley to mentor startups
It's now easier for startups in Canada to receive mentorship and training. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerator programs have been taking place virtually and that allows for more collaboration.
Showtime orders Season 4 of 'The Chi'
Showtime has announced it ordered a fourth season of its Chicago-set drama, "The Chi."
Researcher argues the growth of cronyism threatens American prosperity
Cronyism between the economic political elite is a threat to national prosperity, a Florida State University researcher argues in a new book.
Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination
MIT engineers have designed a Velcro-like food sensor, made from an array of silk microneedles, that pierces through plastic packaging to sample food for signs of spoilage and bacterial contamination.
Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas shuts out Dallas, ties Western Conference finals
The Vegas Golden Knights scored three second-period goals and Robin Lehner made 24 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference...
Apple seeks damages from Fortnite creator Epic Games in App Store dispute
Apple Inc. has filed counter-claims against Fortnite creator Epic Games asking for lost App Store fees and other damages, and is seeking an order to stop the game maker from operating...