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Watch: Wild boar leads police on hours-long chase through city
Police in a Japanese city said a wild boar wandered into the area and led officers on an hours-long chase Wednesday morning.
Protecting Indigenous bush foods and medicines against biopiracy
The use of Indigenous knowledge and resources—including bush foods and bush medicines—is increasingly on-trend. Cosmetics, pharmaceutical giants and large food producers are vying for everything from access to monopoly in...
Pandemic shows central banks may be better off working together
A new University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business study suggests that when different countries make similar economic decisions during financial crises, the global economy improves much more quickly than...
Break it down: A new way to address common computing problem
A new algorithm provides a framework for solving complex linear inverse problems that doesn't require a supercomputer and also enhances security and privacy.
Defunding the police requires understanding what role policing plays in our society
Two contrasting perspectives have emerged in response to recent calls to "defund" police. One perspective—espoused by some activists on the political left—holds that policing is fatally broken, cannot be fixed...
Paris Jackson, boyfriend Gabriel Glenn split up
Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, who perform as the folk music duo The Sunflowers, have broken up after two years of dating.
North Korea fumes about Netanyahu’s remarks on media
North Korea denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday in response to his remarks likening Israeli media to the Kim Jong Un regime.
Athletics beat Rangers with walk-off grand slam
Stephen Piscotty clubbed a walk-off grand slam and top prospect Jesus Luzardo had a dominant debut as a starter to lead the Oakland Athletics to a dramatic victory against the...
Africa's research ecosystem needs a culture of mentoring
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a range of development challenges, including high population growth, poverty, food insecurity, and poor health. There is a clear need for qualified and skilled researchers to tackle...
Coronavirus fears complicate Apple fire evacuation plans
Coronavirus concerns mean some fire evacuees head to hotels, not shelters.
UConn cancels 2020 football season due to COVID-19
The University of Connecticut on Wednesday became the first Football Bowl Subdivision school to cancel its 2020 football season due to the coronavirus.
Cubs use trio of homers to hold off Royals
The Chicago Cubs used a trio of timely home runs to hold off the Kansas City Royals for a win and maintain their hold on the best record in the...
Electricity data shows real-time GDP change during COVID-19 lockdown
Electricity market data can play a vital role in measuring the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown policies on GDP, according to a new study.
Is humanity doomed because we can't plan for the long term? Three experts discuss
While the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are still unclear, it is certain that they are a profound shock to the systems underpinning contemporary life.
Most Americans don't have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off...
Howie Kendrick's 4-hit night leads Washington Nationals past New York Mets
Howie Kendrick had four hits -- including a 414-foot home run -- to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 win against the New York Mets at Nationals Park.
Letters to the Editor: Putting mom-and-pop landlords out of business isn't a solution to evictions
A state bill to offer tax credits that can be redeemed for cash doesn't give small landlords what they need most: a monthly rent check.
Treating fish as a public health asset can strengthen food security in lower income countries
The food and nutrient security of billions of people worldwide depend on fish being treated as a domestic public health asset instead of a commodity.
Increase in immigration has little impact on the wages of US citizens
A new study in Review of Economic Studies suggests that a large increase in the stock of immigrants to the United States would have little impact on the wages of...
The three strategic priorities of marketing excellence
Researchers from University of Mannheim and University of Texas—Austin published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the nature and effectiveness of marketing excellence as a business...
Carbon footprinting and pricing under climate concerns
Researchers from Esade, University of St. Gallen, HEC Paris, and Columbia University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores the conundrum faced by firms that want...
Teen pleads not guilty to massive Twitter hack
A Florida teenager accused of participating in a massive hack of more than 100 high-profile Twitter accounts as part of a cryptocurrency scam has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Ex-Uber self-driving car executive sentenced to 18 months for stealing from Google
Anthony Scott Levandowski, a founding engineer of Google's self-driving car program, was sentenced to 18 months on Tuesday for stealing files from the tech giant prior to becoming an executive...
Raiders-Vikings trade nixed after DL P.J. Hall fails physical
The Las Vegas Raiders' recent trade with the Minnesota Vikings was scrapped after former second-round pick and defensive tackle P.J. Hall failed his physical.
Pentagon nominee tells lawmakers Navy's shipbuilding plan is 'not credible'
The Pentagon has not yet submitted a shipbuilding blueprint to lawmakers this year because Defense Secretary Mark Esper did not think the Navy has developed a "credible pathway" to building...
Stimulus relief negotiators hope for deal this week
Though congressional Democrats and White House negotiators say they're still far apart on reaching a deal on a new coronavirus relief package, they hope to come to an agreement by...
Disney to debut 'Mulan' for $29.99 on Disney+ in September
Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced Tuesday that the upcoming film 'Mulan' will debut on Disney+ for an additional $29.99 fee on Sept. 4.
Ottawa keeps lid on company names, dollar amounts in some COVID-19 contracts
The federal Liberals have given companies more than $5.8 billion in pandemic-related contracts for personal protective gear and medical supplies.