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Famous birthdays for May 24: Alfred Molina, Kristin Scott Thomas
Actor Alfred Molina turns 70 and actor Kristin Scott Thomas turns 63, among the famous birthdays for May 24.
New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for scouting U.S. landmarks for terror attacks
New Jersey resident Alexei Saab, who scouted U.S. landmarks for terror attacks and received military-type training from Hezbollah, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to the Justice...
Hertz Foundation Announces 2023 Hertz Fellows
From advancing artificial intelligence to strengthening our national security, the 2023 Hertz Fellows will address the most pressing challenges facing our nation.
Researchers build bee robot that can twist
A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed by Washington State University researchers.
Want a backyard behive? Expert explains benefits and tips for homeowners
Bees serve an important role in pollinating our gardens. However, homeowners looking to venture into beekeeping have a lot to think about long before any potential honey harvest. James M....
Q&A: Have a favorite food memory? How technology can help take you back
Danli Luo, a University of Washington doctoral student of human centered design and engineering, developed a toolkit of sensors and controllers that helped her re-create three dishes from growing up...
Math Primes High-Performance Computing for the Age of AI
To overcome high-performance computing bottlenecks, a research team at PNNL proposed using graph theory, a mathematical field that explores relationships and connections between a number, or cluster, of points in...
Newest travel advisory on Florida warns of risks faced by LGBTQ community
More advocacy groups have joined the NAACP in warning marginalized people about traveling to Florida following what the Human Rights Campaign called the state's "most anti-LGBTQ legislative session in history."
Investors overvalue companies that align with presidential policies; their mistakes 'leave money on the table'
Republican politicians typically favor low taxes and less regulation, which seems like a recipe for corporate profits and stock market success. In reality, however, this is not what happens.
How did COVID-19 lockdown impact employment of individuals with visual disabilities?
New data show that while individuals with visual disabilities were slow to recover employment because of the effects of the COVID-2019 lockdown, they have made headway, depending on their level...
Homeland Security to issue body camera guidelines for multiple departments
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it is establishing rules for the use of body cameras.
Pair of representatives introduce bipartisan immigration reform bill
A bipartisan pair of representatives introduced Tuesday an immigration bill they said would address border security and create legal status for undocumented immigrants.
Store's banana shortage leads Virginia woman to $300,000 lottery prize
A Virginia woman said her local store being out of bananas led her to make a second trip the next day, when she won a $300,000 lottery prize.
Judge to warn Donald Trump as he appears remotely in New York hush-money case
Former president Donald Trump is appearing remotely Tuesday in a New York City courtroom, where a judge is expected to warn him about sharing evidence related to his 34-count criminal...
Racecar drivers found to blink during safest parts of track
A trio of physiologists at NTT Communication Science Laboratories, in Japan, has found that Formula 1 racecar drivers unintentionally time their blinking with straighter parts of the track. In their...
'Imprisonment is more than being behind bars,' argues researcher
Being tightly monitored by an employer when working from home, house arrest or a restraining order: according to researcher Hadassa Noorda, these are all forms of imprisonment. "You can also...
Adam Driver named honorary starter for Indianapolis 500
"Star Wars" actor Adam Driver will be the honorary starter waving the green flag Sunday at the Indy 500.
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject's appeal
Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation.
LeBron James considers retirement after Lakers' playoff exit
LeBron James told reporters he will consider retirement this off-season after the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets in...
Apple completes multibillion deal with Broadcom for components
Apple announced on Tuesday it has reached a multibillion-dollar deal with Colorado-based Broadcom to develop 5G radio frequency components made in the United States.
Deputy mayor of Kyiv to return to Ukraine with Kennedy School training
The Russian Army had encircled Kyiv, a highly prized target, by March of last year. Just an estimated 700,000 citizens remained of the Ukrainian capital’s prewar population of more than 3 million, and...
The real cost of your chocolate habit: New research reveals the bittersweet truth of cocoa farming in Africa's forests
Chocolate sales have boomed in recent months. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, consumers are increasingly reaching for chocolate as a simple and affordable pleasure.
Electronic noses sniff out volatile organic compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals emitted as gases that can have adverse health effects. They are often found in paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants, among other common products, but they...
WhatsApp introduces new feature allowing users to edit sent messages
WhatsApp has unveiled an update that will for the first time allow users to fix typos and other mistakes in sent messages.
California man struck and killed by driver while helping ducks cross road
A California man who stopped his car to help a family of ducks cross the street was struck and killed by another vehicle.
IMF: Falling energy prices will see Britain dodge recession in 2023
Britain's economy is set to avoid recession this year due to demand buoyed by falling energy prices and the resilience of its financial system in the face of the global...
Look: Kim Petras shares 'Feed the Beast' album cover, track list
Kim Petras released cover art and a track list for her forthcoming debut album, "Feed the Beast."