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S&P closes just short of record high as markets rally
The S&P 500 closed just short of its record high on Wednesday, as markets bounced back from a poor performance the day earlier.
Industry concentration contributes to job quality erosion, wage stagnation
Cratering job quality and weak wage growth in the U.S. have typically been attributed to a combination of technological change, waning worker bargaining power and increased pressures from trade and...
Israel stops attempted cyberattack on defense companies
An attempted cyberattack on Israeli defense companies was stopped, the country's Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Aquarium drains wishing waterfall for 100 gallons of extra cash
An aquarium in North Carolina said it drained a wishing waterfall to cash in on 14 years of tossed coins -- about 100 gallons' worth.
Harvard AV tech chronicles lives of Boston gang members in new doc
Rudy Hypolite is known among faculty in the Science Center as the go-to guy who records lectures and provides multimedia support for their courses. “He’s delightful and endlessly helpful,” said Professor Dan Lieberman....
Hungary purchases $1 billion U.S.-made defense missile system
Hungary agreed to buy missile systems valued at $1 billion from the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest announced Wednesday.
B-2 bombers fly to Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean
Three B-2 stealth bombers were deployed to a remote Indian Ocean base, the Defense Department announced on Wednesday.
Scientists identify hundreds of drug candidates to treat COVID-19
Scientists have used machine learning to identify hundreds of new potential drugs that could help treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2. To identify several candidates,...
A Salvadoran immigrant feared losing his food industry job. Now he's dead of COVID-19
José Roberto Álvarez worked at one of several food distribution facilities briefly closed by officials after the county said they failed to report COVID-19 outbreaks.
Judge refuses to shutter Ventura County church that has defied COVID-19 health order
Ventura County judge refuses to close Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park and find its pastor in contempt of court for holding indoor services.
You can try the new Apple Watch features—including sleep tracking—right now
Dancing finally gets the recognition it deserves as a full-fledged workout. (Stan Horaczek/)Apple is about to give its watchOS operating system the major update that we first learned about back at WWDC. If...
How anxiety -- and hope -- can drive new product adoption
When considering new products, anxiety creates approach response (i.e., interest, purchase) rather than avoidance response (i.e., disinterest, failure to purchase) when consumers hope for the goal-congruent outcomes.
Paramedics fired after Downtown Eastside patient forced to crawl
Two Vancouver paramedics have been fired for encouraging a vulnerable patient who complained of agonizing pain to crawl toward the exit of his Downtown Eastside building instead of carrying him...
California paid a price for mask shortage in dollars and lives, coronavirus study finds
The UC Berkeley Labor Center study urges California officials to stockpile masks, gowns, gloves to avoid shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer prices in U.S. rise 0.6% for 2nd straight month
U.S. consumer prices rose by 0.6% for a second consecutive month in July, fueled mainly by higher gasoline prices, government figures showed Wednesday.
An irresistible scent makes locusts swarm, study finds
The coronavirus isn't the only plague making headlines this year—locusts are devastating crops in several parts of the world, and now scientists are discovering why the pest forms destructive swarms.
'Diana: A New Musical' to stream on Netflix before Broadway debut
"Diana: A New Musical," a stage production about Princess Diana, will premiere on Netflix ahead of its opening night on Broadway.
South Korean court backs defector group in new ruling
A South Korean court has agreed to temporarily block a government order to revoke the operating license of a North Korean defector-led group, amid criticism from activists and human rights...
Watch: Ming-Na Wen says 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' ending is like 'losing a good friend'
Clark Gregg and Ming-Na Wen of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." bid farewell to the series on "Good Morning America" Wednesday ahead of the Marvel show's series finale.
Stein Mart bankrupt, may close all U.S. stores
Discount retailer Stein Mart announced Wednesday it's filed for bankruptcy and plans to close most or all of its stores in the United States.
Watch: Future Islands release 'Thrill' music video
Future Islands released "Thrill," a new single from the group's forthcoming sixth album, "As Long As You Are."
Dean Dillon, Hank Williams Jr. to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
Country music icons Dean Dillon, Marty Stuart and Hank Williams are to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Firefox owner Mozilla laying off 250 staff, including some in Canada
The not-for-profit company behind the free Firefox web browser and a growing number of internet privacy products is cutting about 250 people from its global workforce, including an undisclosed number...
Why nanomaterial quality matters, and the smart new way to check it
A new way to check the quality of nanomaterials like graphene has emerged from a team at the University of Sussex.
'Mexican Gothic': Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos developing series for Hulu
Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, are developing a drama series for Hulu based on author Silvia Moreno-Garcia's horror novel, "Mexican Gothic."
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai released on bail
The Hong Kong media tycoon arrested Monday on charges of violating the city's new national security law was released on bail.
Library pandemic restrictions showcase the importance of digital collections and the advantages of open access
While registering more than 4.6 million downloads of its Open Access publications in 2019, the Australian National University (ANU) Press has experienced an average 44% increase in its monthly download...
British economy sinks into deepest recession of any nation
The British economy has fallen into the deepest recession of any country in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, government figures showed Wednesday.