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Shondaland Audio, iHeartMedia to launch 3 new podcasts in August
New podcasts "You Down?" with Obama's Other Daughters, "Go Ask Ali" with Ali Wentworth and "Criminalia" will premiere on iHeartRadio this month.
Boeing's loss of orders outpace sales for sixth straight month
Boeing said Tuesday it lost 43 jet orders in July as cancellations outpaced sales for the sixth month.
Sharon Stone announces memoir 'The Beauty of Living Twice'
Sharon Stone announced on Twitter a memoir, titled "The Beauty of Living Twice," which will be released in March 2021.
Company offering employees $300 for pet adoption
A company that provides insurance comparison services announced it will give employees a $300 stipend to adopt pets.
Research finds TSA may have missed thousands of firearms at checkpoints in 2016-2018
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reported that it found 4,432 firearms in carry-on baggage at airport security checkpoints in 2019, and more than 20,000 firearms since 2014. New research...
'Insect apocalypse' may not be happening in US
Scientists have been warning about an 'insect apocalypse' in recent years, noting sharp declines in specific areas—particularly in Europe. A new study shows these warnings may have been exaggerated and...
Ultraviolet communication to transform Army networks
Of ever-increasing concern for operating a tactical communications network is the possibility that a sophisticated adversary may detect friendly transmissions. Army researchers developed an analysis framework that enables the rigorous...
S&P 500 close to new record high; Dow surges
The S&P 500 neared record territory Tuesday, leading U.S. stocks higher on hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and the prospect of a capital gains tax cut.
Martin Scorsese inks first-look deal with Apple
Director Martin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions has signed a multi-year, first-look deal with Apple.
Six million mobile phones in use in North Korea, research says
There are about 6 million mobile phone subscribers in North Korea, where the majority of the population does not have access to the global Internet, according to a state-owned development...
Can I travel abroad soon? These passport and pandemic updates will help you decide
U.S. officials are easing warnings, but virus rates vary and other countries are nervous about Americans
Network of sounds: New research reveals the magic secret of human networks
A group of Israeli researchers recruited 16 violinists to study the behavior of a human network and find out what sets it apart from other networks, such as animals, computers,...
Listen live: Federal court hears arguments in Michael Flynn perjury case
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., will hear arguments Tuesday about whether the Justice Department should be allowed to drop perjury charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Bill targeting Trump 'travel ban' would prohibit religious discrimination
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving to end the Trump administration's restrictions on entry into the United States by people from 13 countries, many of them Muslim-majority.
Watch: Luke Bryan on his mom's charming 'One Margarita' video cameo
Country music singer Luke Bryan discussed his "One Margarita" music video and performed "Born Here Live Here Die Here" on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."
Watch: Maroon 5 performs 'Nobody's Love' from home on 'Late Show'
Adam Levine and Maroon 5 performed "Nobody's Love," a single from their forthcoming seventh album, on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to retire after protests, budget cuts
Seattle's chief of police has announced her retirement, weeks after the start of mass protests spurred by the death of George Floyd and a move by leaders to cut 100...
Researchers launch first-of-its-kind coronavirus statistics portal
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have unveiled a public website that provides up-to-date statistics on coronavirus infections in Orange County, with comparisons to neighboring and other California counties. The site...
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity
A UCLA study published today found the exclusion of undocumented residents and their families from the $1,200 stimulus payments given to taxpayers a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a loss...
Portable UV Disinfection Chambers Could Help Address PPE Shortage
Portable disinfection chambers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate virus particles could allow emergency medical technicians, police officers, healthcare workers, pharmacy technicians, and others to quickly disinfect their personal...
Column: Customer service doesn't have to be this awful
Customer service has declined amid the pandemic. It's time for companies to recognize that treating customers better is good business.
Watch live: Federal court hears arguments in Michael Flynn perjury case
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., will hear arguments Tuesday about whether the Justice Department should be allowed to drop perjury charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Nunavut greenhouse could teach scientists how to grow food in outer space
The Canadian Space Agency says growing food in the North is similar to growing food in space. It's training people in Gjoa Haven to help research food production in harsh...
Google adds California's earthquake early warning system into Android phones
Google is adding California's earthquake early warning system as part of its Android operating system for mobile phones.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity
A UCLA study published today found the exclusion of undocumented residents and their families from the $1,200 stimulus payments given to taxpayers a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in...
The brain's autocomplete feature oversimplifies complex issues and impedes tolerance
Enter any of the following words into your browser's search bar: progressive, liberal, conservative, evangelical, right wing, gay, straight, Muslim, Republican or Democrat. Do you notice that other terms that...
Math models developed by Alan Turing help scientists explain bird behavior
Researchers in Britain used math models developed by famed mathematician Alan Turing to figure out why flocks of long-tailed tits separate themselves into different parts of their habitat.
A new Galileo biography draws parallels to today’s science denialism
Galileo and the Science DeniersMario LivioSimon & Schuster, $28 In basketball, legends are often known by first name alone: LeBron, Kobe, Michael. Same with entertainers: Madonna, Cher, Beyoncé. But lists of scientific legends...