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Agonizing over school-reopening plans? Think Marie Kondo
Her advice has helped millions declutter their lives. Now organizing expert Marie Kondo’s philosophy of letting go of nonessentials can help K-12 educators scrambling to design creative back-to-school plans in the age of...
Harvard-MIT’s edX initiative offers guidance as others prepare
Online learning is decades old, but few students, teachers, or administrators had personal experience with it before the rise of the pandemic in March, when the entire American education system was forced to...
Reflecting on Supreme Court ruling and NFL team name change
After a narrow 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling this month declaring that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma remains Native American land. The McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, written...
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions targeting Assad regime
The United States has imposed a new series of sweeping sanctions targeting those the Trump administration accuses of aiding the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Hong Kong arrests 4 student activists under new security law
Hong Kong Police on Wednesday arrested four student protesters for creating a new organization promoting Hong Kong independence, becoming some of the first people to be arrested under a new...
Federal judge blocks 'public charge' immigration restriction
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration's "public charge" rule which allows officials to deny visas and green cards to low-income immigrants.
Newsom announces 'strike team' for California's unemployment agency as 1 million await benefits
Many people who lost jobs or income in California due to coronavirus say they have been unable to get the benefits for which they are eligible.
O.C. Board of Education will sue Newsom to reopen schools
Orange County board of education votes to sue Newsom to reopen schools. Law firm Tyler & Bursch will represent the board
Kansas City Chiefs sign S Tedric Thompson, OL Kelechi Osemele
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks safety Tedric Thompson and officially signed former All-Pro offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele.
U.S. government schedules execution of Lezmond Mitchell
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons on Wednesday scheduled the execution of a 37-year-old man who, if put to death next month, would be the first Native American executed by the...
Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon CEOs face questions on digital 'dominance'
Lawmakers on the House judiciary committee Wednesday accused four technology giants of being monopolies that have "wielded their power in disruptive, harmful ways."
Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Georgia Capitol ahead of Thursday funeral
The body of civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis arrived in Atlanta where he will lie in the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday.
What does the future of artificial intelligence mean for humans?
The first question many people ask about artificial intelligence (AI) is, “Will it be good or bad?” The answer is … yes. Canadian company BlueDot used AI technology to detect the novel...
India receives first Dassault Rafale fighter planes
The first five of 36 purchased Dassault Rafale fighter planes purchased by the Indian Air Force arrived at Ambala Air Station, India, on Wednesday.
Reflecting on Supreme Court ruling and NFL team name change
After a narrow 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling this month declaring that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma remains Native American land. The McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, written...
Most B.C. students to return to school full time in September, education minister says
Most B.C. students will return to class full time this September, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Wednesday.
Pentagon to reposition U.S. forces in Europe after EUCOM posture review
Defense Secretary Mark Esper the start of plans for repositioning U.S. forces in Europe on Wednesday, prior to the start of an announced troop withdrawal from Germany.
Man visits 40 stores to find sole remaining $5 million scratch-off prize
A North Carolina man on the hunt for the final top prize in a scratch-off lottery game said he visited about 40 different stores before scratching off the $5 million...
L.A. families in limbo as teachers, school district debate reopening plans
With the school year fast approaching, the Los Angeles teachers union and school district officials are at odds over how online instruction should take place.
Kodak wins US loan to enter pharmaceutical chemical business
Company plans to manufacture generic drug active ingredients that are now imported
This week in major league baseball
Facing a shortened season,Major League Baseball kicked off its season July 23, 2020. Here's a look at the games since opening day.
Justice Dept. says federal officers will go to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to deploy federal law enforcement officers to three more cities -- Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee.
Harvard-MIT’s edX initiative offers guidance as others prepare
Online learning is decades old, but few students, teachers, or administrators had personal experience with it before the rise of the pandemic in March, when the entire American education system was forced to...
Let’s watch some of the world’s biggest tech CEOs speak in front of Congress
‘It takes a lot to get Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg in the same room. It’s happening today at an anti-trust hearing happening in Congress. Officially, the hearing is...
Boeing begins new round of layoffs after posting $2.4 billion loss
U.S. aviation giant Boeing said Wednesday it's considering further job cuts and will reduce production due to depressed air travel brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists develop realistic canine bite sleeve to improve training
Army scientists designed and developed a realistic canine bite sleeve trainer to improve the performance of military and civilian K9s. Military working dogs often serve an essential role in military...
NZ-China agreement has brought strong economic gains
An Otago economist argues New Zealand should expand its trade agreements in the wake of COVID-19, as his new research shows the country benefited from the NZ-China free trade agreement.
High time to open up ecological research
Share the code and data behind the research please. It's easy, but it will have a major positive impact on progress and trust in science. That is the clear message...