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Mandatory mail-in voting hurts neither Democratic nor Republican candidates

2 years ago from Sciencenews.org

Mandatory mail-in voting leads to a slight uptick in voter turnout — for both Democrats and Republicans. That’s the conclusion that researchers came to after analyzing more than 40 million individual voting records...

Make every project a breeze with the right miter saw

2 years ago from PopSci

Great for woodworking. (Vance Osterhout via Unsplash/)These days, you don’t need to be a full woodworker to get the right tool for your home project. Thankfully, many brands have simplified the process and...

Pentagon policy for immigrant troops violates citizenship law, judge rules

2 years ago from UPI

A federal judge struck down a Pentagon policy which slows the citizenship path of non-citizens in the U.S. military.

Watch live: Vice President Mike Pence to speak on Day 3 of RNC

2 years ago from UPI

Day 3 of the Republican National Convention will headline Vice President Mike Pence, who's expected to deliver remarks from Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

Listen: Disclosure recruits Kehlani, Syd for 'Birthday'

2 years ago from UPI

Disclosure released "Birthday," a new song featuring Kehlani and Syd that appears on its new album, "Energy."

Drugstores ramp up COVID-19 testing as part of health-care push amid pandemic

2 years ago from CBC: Health

Drugstores in Alberta will offer in-store coronavirus tests at hundreds of locations by next month and are pushing to provide them in other provinces as pharmacies expand their health-care presence...

Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw to perform at ACM Awards

2 years ago from UPI

Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and more are set to perform during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16.

Iran agrees to inspections of 2 suspected nuclear sites

2 years ago from UPI

Iran agreed Wednesday to allow United Nations inspectors access to two sites on the heels of the United States trying to force snapback sanctions connected to the Obama-era 2015 nuclear...

Expensive school in China partly demolished following reports

2 years ago from UPI

An upscale middle school that may have cost as much as $100 million has been partly demolished, following public criticism.

'Street Fighter V,' 'PUBG' going free for PlayStation Plus members

2 years ago from UPI

PlayStation announced on Wednesday that "Street Fighter V" and "PUBG: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" will be free to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers for September.

Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris to perform at ACM Awards

2 years ago from UPI

Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and more are set to perform during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16.

Polie arrest dozens at 'Good Trouble' rally for Breonna Taylor in Louisville

2 years ago from UPI

A night of demonstration in Louisville on Tuesday, opposing the police killing of Breonna Taylor, led to dozens of arrests, officials said.

Bread price may rise after dire UK wheat harvest

The price of bread is set to rise after what could be the worst UK wheat harvest in 40 years.

$2B in federal funding aims to help schools reopen safely as COVID-19 numbers climb

2 years ago from CBC: Health

With less than two weeks to go before schools are set to welcome back students for the fall term, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $2 billion in...

NBA playoff format is optimizing competitive balance by eliminating travel

2 years ago from Science Daily

In addition to helping protect players from COVID-19, the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando may be a competitive equalizer by eliminating team travel. Researchers analyzing the results of nearly 500 NBA...

'Idris Elba's Fight School,' '21st Century Women' ordered by BBC Two

2 years ago from UPI

BBC Two announced on Wednesday that it has ordered three new programs including "Idris Elba's Fight School," "21st Century Women" and "The Premiership: A Whole New Ball Game."

Watch: Bull runs loose through Florida city overnight

2 years ago from UPI

Authorities in Florida called for help from an animal handler when deputies were unable to wrangle a loose bull that took an overnight tour of a city.

Sandwich catalysts offer higher activity and durability

2 years ago from Physorg

The sandwich is a food concocted by the 18th-centutry nobles to play card games uninterrupted. Meat or vegetables were layered then tucked between bread to be eaten quickly while engaged...

U.S. offers to remove Sudan from terror blacklist for $330M

2 years ago from UPI

The Trump administration has angered the government in Sudan by asking for $330 million in exchange for removal from the U.S. blacklist of nations that sponsor terrorism.

Royals rally for narrow win over Cardinals

2 years ago from UPI

The Kansas City Royals trailed 4-2 before they scored three unanswered runs and used six pitchers out of their bullpen to rally and secure a 5-4 triumph over the St....

No matter who wins, 2021 may not bring smoother government

2 years ago from UPI

It is not too early to consider how the next administration will cope with the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the economic meltdown, a deeply divided nation and a panoply of...

California has a housing crisis. A bill would allow a duplex on most single-family parcels

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

California bill would end single-family zoning by allowing duplexes on single family parcels.

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday

2 years ago from CBC: Health

More than two million Indian students will sit for admission tests to medical and engineering schools next week, the government said on Wednesday, despite growing concern that the move could...

North Korea's appetite for sugar is strong, data show

2 years ago from UPI

North Korean demand for sugar is at an all-time high, according to Chinese trade data.

Strange J.T. Realmuto home run, 12 hits spark Phillies past Nationals

2 years ago from UPI

The Philadelphia Phillies totaled 12 hits -- including an odd three-run homer from J.T. Realmuto -- to power a 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals Tuesday night.

L.A. school officials have 3 weeks to devise emergency child-care plan, board orders

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Recognizing an ongoing child-care crisis, L.A. school board members call for emergency plan by Sept. 15; board also approves ethnic studies mandate — again.

School run: Cutting car use will take much more than educating children and parents

2 years ago from Physorg

As the summer holidays come to an end and children return to school following lockdown, there couldn't be a better time for us to consider the school commute. Nowadays, many...

No Season 3 for 'I'm Sorry' on TruTV

2 years ago from UPI

TruTV said it isn't going forward with a planned, third season of Andrea Savage's comedy, "I'm Sorry."