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New wave of medical ‘deep tech’ can help coronavirus response – but there’s resistance
The development of new medical technologies based on cutting-edge discoveries has accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic and is helping us respond to the health crisis. But for these technologies to...
Crunchy, complex: Three new apples released
This fall, apple lovers can look forward to three new varieties from the oldest apple breeding program in the U.S.—located at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, part of the...
Nintendo announces multiple 'Super Mario Bros.' games for 35th anniversary
Nintendo announced on Thursday a number of new and returning "Super Mario Bros." games to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the franchise.
Reducing inequalities to save the planet
The economist and CNRS senior researcher Gaël Giraud offers a sobering assessment of the global trend towards privatisation and its dangers for the environment, along with a new perspective on...
Anheuser-Busch's non-alcoholic 'Dog Brew' quickly sells out
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch announced it quickly sold out of its latest offering: a "Dog Brew" that contains no alcohol and is designed to be enjoyed by man's best friend.
Chinese chip maker goes under after receiving $20B in investments
A Chinese semiconductor manufacturer that was able to procure nearly $20 billion in investments has gone under and abandoned a new factory in Wuhan without explanation, according to a Shanghai-based...
Brooklyn Nets hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash as new coach
The Brooklyn Nets on Thursday hired former NBA MVP and Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash as their new head coach.
GM, Honda sign deal to form North American alliance
General Motors and Honda signed an agreement Thursday to create a North American alliance that will help produce both electric and gasoline automobiles.
N.L. launches COVID-19 notification app, 2nd province to do so
The COVID Alert app is now live in Newfoundland and Labrador, as the province has become the second in Canada to sign up for the federal government's exposure notification system.
Edmonton health economist explains why speed is key to securing COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine development typically takes more than a decade, but the COVID-19 pandemic has driven everyone with a stake in the process — including people who determine drug prices — to...
Ottawa, Manitoba announce $400K for Western Canada's first PPE testing facility
Winnipeg will be home to Western Canada's first testing facility for personal protective equipment, the federal government announced in a news release.
Comprehensive look at US fuel economy standards show big savings on fuel and emissions
In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, Princeton University researchers found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance...
Kremlin: 'No reason' to accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny
The Kremlin said Thursday there's no reason to blame the Russian government for the poisoning of prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who is now hospitalized in Germany.
Group of more than 100 Republicans endorse Joe Biden for president
A group of more than 100 prominent Republicans pledged support for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday, saying the United States needs a change of leadership.
Facebook bans political ads a week before Election Day
Facebook said Thursday it will not accept political ads in the final week of the 2020 campaign and take other steps to encourage voting and reduce "post-election confusion."
Dr. Anthony Fauci says U.S. COVID-19 cases 'unacceptably high' as flu season nears
The United States recorded slightly fewer than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, which Dr. Anthony Fauci said is still too high as the nation moves toward the fall flu...
Watch live: SpaceX plans morning Starlink launch from Florida
SpaceX plans to launch 60 more of its Starlink satellites Thursday morning from Kennedy Space Center in Florida -- the 12th mission for the company's fledgling broadband Internet service.
Rockets edge Thunder, advance to West semis vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets advanced to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals after a dramatic Game 7 win over a pesky Oklahoma City Thunder squad led by...
Researchers analyze safety of industrial hemp as cattle feed
A pair of studies at Kansas State University is bringing new insight to farmers and producers seeking to incorporate industrial hemp in cattle feed.
Diverse supply chains are a win for society—and for business
As movements calling for racial justice have grown throughout the country in recent weeks, many businesses have increased visibility of their diversity initiatives. But few companies ever report on the...
Everything you always wanted to know about the economics of dating sites (but were afraid to ask)
One in three marriages in the United States now starts with a virtual connection, and algorithms have supplanted traditional dating and matchmaking agencies. The choices are seemingly endless: If you're...
Online retailer Amazon to hire 10,000 in Britain
Amazon announced Thursday it will create 10,000 new jobs across Britain, growing its workforce in the country to 40,000.
Telus slapped by advertising watchdog for claim high Canadian wireless prices are a 'myth'
Canada's advertising watchdog says Telus misled consumers with an advertisement that claimed "it's a myth that Canadians pay some of the highest wireless prices in the world."
'Raised By Wolves' actors play androids in futuristic series
Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim discuss their performances as androids in the HBO Max series "Raised By Wolves," directed by and executive produced by Ridley Scott.
Jimmy Butler, Heat hold off Bucks for historic Game 2 win
Jimmy Butler sank two free throws with no time left Wednesday night to give the Miami Heat a 116-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks and a 2-0 lead in their...
U.S. seizes terrorist websites used to recruit, destabilize Iraq
The United States has seized websites used by an Iran-backed terrorist organization to recruit new members and further destabilize the political situation in Iraq, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Political ads have little persuasive power, study finds
Every four years, U.S. presidential campaigns collectively spend billions of dollars flooding TV screens across the country with political ads. But a new study shows that, regardless of content, context,...
MLB suspends Yankees' Chapman 3 games; Boone, Cash get 1-game bans
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and closer Aroldis Chapman and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash have all been suspended for their roles in a benches-clearing incident.