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U.S. military sending food, water, medical supplies to Lebanon

6 years ago from UPI

The United States will be sending three planes full of food, water and medical supplies to Lebanon to provide relief in the wake of this week's explosion in Beirut.

Non-invasive nerve stimulation boosts learning of foreign language sounds

6 years ago from Science Daily

New research by neuroscientists revealed that a simple, earbud-like device that imperceptibly stimulates the brain could significantly improve the wearer's ability to learn the sounds of a new language. This...

Make the best of bad reviews by leveraging consumer empathy

6 years ago from Science Daily

When confronted with unfair negative reviews, firms can strategically leverage consumer empathy and benefit from potential downstream consequences.

Hitting a baseball is the hardest skill to pull off in sports. Here why

6 years ago from PopSci

Getting a hit in baseball is one of the hardest things to do regularly in sports. (Pexels/)There are few aspects of life where you can fail seven out of 10 times and...

Fuel from disused tires

6 years ago from Physorg

Used tires pose a serious environmental risk owing to the damage that may be caused when they are stored in the environment. They are emerging in ever greater numbers from...

Algorithm created by deep learning finds potential therapeutic targets throughout genome

6 years ago from Physorg

A team of researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed an algorithm through machine learning that helps predict sites of DNA...

President Donald Trump to sign order for gov't to buy 'essential' drugs, supplies in U.S.

6 years ago from UPI

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told reporters Thursday that President Donald Trump will travel to Ohio and sign an executive order designed to lure more medical manufacturing to the...

Polish President Andrzej Duda officially begins 2nd term

6 years ago from UPI

Polish President Andrzej Duda was sworn in for a second term in office on Thursday and promised to deliver pledges to strengthen "the family, security, work, investment and dignity."

'High Fidelity': Hulu cancels Zoe Kravitz series after one season

6 years ago from UPI

"High Fidelity," starring Zoe Kravitz and Jake Lacy, won't return for a second season on Hulu.

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Beirut, promises 'unconditional' disaster aid

6 years ago from UPI

French President Emmanuel Macron promised "unconditional help" during a visit to Beirut Thursday, two days after explosions that killed at least 137 people and leveled part of the Lebanese capital.

Study: U.S. healthcare costs nearly double of other wealthy countries

6 years ago from UPI

Americans spend roughly twice as much annually on healthcare as those living in seven other high-income countries, according to an analysis published Thursday.

AstraZenica, bio firm BioKangtai agree to produce COVID-19 vaccine for China

6 years ago from UPI

British drugmaker AstraZeneca said Thursday it has an agreement with a Chinese company to produce 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, when completed, in China by the end of...

Dodgers win on 93-mph walk-off throw from outfield

6 years ago from UPI

Chris Taylor launched a 93.3-mph throw from the outfield to get a would-be game tying run out at the plate and give the Los Angeles Dodgers a walk-off win against...

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Thursday

6 years ago from CBC: Health

Thailand has delayed plans for a "travel bubble" agreement with select countries as new daily coronavirus cases rise in parts of Asia, putting pressure on its vital tourism industry and...

Google deletes 2,600 YouTube accounts linked to China

6 years ago from UPI

Google has taken down about 2,600 YouTube channels it says were connected with a "coordinated influence operation" from China.

New research shows religious discrimination is on the rise around the world, including in Australia

6 years ago from Physorg

There is a theory that despite all the commotion, religious freedom faces no significant threat in Western democracies like Australia. Therefore, the argument goes, we do not need a federal...

Satellites provide crucial data on crops during COVID-19

6 years ago from Physorg

Millions of people around the world face hunger every day, and unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to make the issue of food security even worse. Satellites are helping to...

Labor Dept.: Another 1.2 million U.S. workers file for unemployment

6 years ago from UPI

Another 1.2 million U.S. workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.

WWE NXT: Pat McAfee takes out Adam Cole

6 years ago from UPI

Former NFL star and ESPN analyst Pat McAfee had a violent confrontation with Adam Cole on WWE NXT.

U.S. faces looming housing and homelessness crisis

6 years ago from Physorg

With unemployment levels at record highs and social safety nets evaporating, America is staring down what could be its most severe housing crisis in history. Across the country, about one...

North Korea fears information the most, analyst says

6 years ago from UPI

Kim Yo Jong's outburst over North Korean defectors in the South who distribute anti-Pyongyang leaflets could be driven by genuine fear of information seeping into the country, a human rights...

COVID-19 cases in U.S. decline to 52,800; Trump to visit Ohio

6 years ago from UPI

New COVID-19 cases in the United States have declined again by a few thousand, according to updated data Thursday by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

England's first wild beavers for 400 years can stay

6 years ago from Physorg

The first beavers to be introduced into the wild in England for 400 years were on Thursday given permission to stay, in what campaigners hailed as a landmark move.

AEW Dynamite: Jon Moxley defends title against Darby Allin

6 years ago from UPI

AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defended his title against Darby Allin in the main event of Dynamite.

Watch live: Experts testify in Congress on reopening schools

6 years ago from UPI

Congress will hear expert testimony on Thursday about the safety challenges that come with reopening U.S. schools this fall amid the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Satellites provide crucial data on crops during COVID-19

6 years ago from European Space Agency

Millions of people around the world face hunger every day, and unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to make the issue of food security even worse. Satellites are helping to...

Op-Ed: COVID-19 has been such a disaster even red state residents aren't happy with Republicans

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Survey data show a real disconnect between red-state voters and politicians over management of the pandemic that could cost the GOP dearly in November.

Trump administration increases efforts to bar Chinese access to U.S. data

6 years ago from UPI

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday the United States is increasing its efforts to prevent China from accessing the private data of Americans.