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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...
Nationals star Juan Soto hits 463-foot bomb in blowout of Mets
Juan Soto hit the longest home run of his career and helped the Washington Nationals dominate the New York Mets 16-4 at Citi Field.
Mike Trout homers twice as LA Angels end Oakland Athletics win streak
Mike Trout smashed two home runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a win Monday night and snap the Oakland Athletics' win streak at nine games.
Armed poll watchers: N.J.'s cautionary tale from 1981
In the history of voter suppression in the United States -- including attempts to stop Black and Latinx people from voting -- Republican tactics in the 1981 New Jersey gubernatorial...
Five states to vote in primary contests on Tuesday
Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont will hold races while Georgia will hold a pair of runoff contests from its June primary.
Letters to the Editor: Teachers desperately need expert help on distance learning now
The experts who say distance learning is here to stay need to offer teachers guidance on day-to-day lesson plans and more.
Citizens prefer teachers and administrators to take the hit during economic crisis
With schools around the world looking into various cost-cutting measures in the midst of the COVID-10 pandemic, new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that citizens...
Researchers, growers seek vanilla production in Florida
Growers and researchers in Florida hope the aromatic vanilla bean can provide a lucrative, high-margin crop for the state's farmers.
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to encouraging IS supporters to attack NYC
A Brooklyn man admitted in a Manhattan federal courtroom that he distributed bomb-making instructions online and encouraged supporters of the Islamic State to commit terrorist attacks in New York City.
Researchers show mathematically how to best reopen your business after lockdown
In the U.S., where the curve of infections has not yet flattened since the beginning of the pandemic, 158,000 people have died from COVID-19 already. And despite the choice by...
Armed man shot by Secret Service officer outside White House
President Donald Trump was escorted out of a press briefing on Monday evening after a person was shot by Secret Service outside of the White House.
Hong Kong police arrest media tycoon, 8 others under new security law
Police in Hong Kong on Monday raided the offices of local newspaper Apple Daily and arrested several people, including the media organization's outspoken pro-democracy founder Jimmy Lai.
New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman opts out of season
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has opted out of the 2020 MLB season because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Clippers' Montrezl Harrell returns to NBA bubble after death of grandmother
Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell announced Monday on social media that he has returned to the NBA bubble in Orlando, Fla.
Governors push back on Trump's unemployment executive order
U.S. governors said they can't afford the shared costs in President Donald Trump's $400 weekly unemployment rescue payment passed as an executive order Saturday as part of an emergency coronavirus...
Secret Service officer, male subject taken to hospital after shooting outside White House
President Donald Trump was escorted out of a press briefing on Monday evening after a person was shot by Secret Service outside of the White House.
California judge orders Uber, Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees
A judge in California sided with the state's attorney general, ruling that Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers in the state as employees.
Trump escorted out of press briefing after shooting outside of White House
President Donald Trump was escorted out of a press conference on Monday evening after a person was shot by secret service outside of the White House.
Study: Rumors, conspiracy theories made up 82% of early online COVID-19 posts
Nearly 82% of online reports on COVID-19 posted by news sites and global health organizations, as well as on social media platforms, between late December and early April were described...
Facebook announces new financial team for online payments
Facebook unveiled Monday a new leadership team for its online payment service ahead of a broad roll out in the United States.
Dow gains 357 points, tech stocks fall
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 350 points on Monday, shaking off poor performances by tech stocks.
U.S. deficit "more than tripled" because of coronavirus rescue spending, report says
The federal budget deficit tripled in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2020, up to $2.8 trillion compared with $0.9 trillion during the same period last year, the U.S....
Rate of firearms found in flight carry-ons has tripled amid pandemic
The total number of firearms uncovered by the TSA dropped, but the number per passenger leapt. Most of the guns were loaded, the agency said.
Data systems that learn to be better
Big data has gotten really, really big: By 2025, all the world’s data will add up to an estimated 175 trillion gigabytes. For a visual, if you stored that amount of data...