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House approves commission to study societal challenges of Black men and boys
Lawmakers in the U.S. House on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation to create a new commission to study the societal struggles of Black men and boys in the United States.
Police can surveil protesters from their pockets and their homes
Protesters in Portland now have to contend with local law enforcement and federal officers. Technology may either help or hurt them. (Tito Texidor III/)Anjuli R. K. Shere is a doctoral researcher in Cyber...
Does ride-sharing substitute for or complement public transit?
Ride-sharing apps like Uber, Lyft, Grab, and DiDi have become ubiquitous in cities around the world, but have also attracted much backlash from established taxi companies. Despite its adoption worldwide, regulation of ride-sourcing...
Experts: Rush to publish makes some COVID-19 research unreliable
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a massive scientific response to the crisis, with more than 1,500 coronavirus studies kicking off between March and mid-May of this year, a new study...
Watch live: Colleagues, friends pay tribute to Rep. John Lewis at Capitol
Colleagues and friends paid tribute to civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis on Monday at the U.S. Capitol, as his body lay in state in the Rotunda.
U.S. 7th Army prepares for 'Saber Junction 20' exercise
The U.S. Army's Europe-based 7th Army announced on Monday that over 4,000 U.S. and allied troops will participate in "Saber Junction 20" exercises in August.
Watch Live: Colleagues and friends remember John Lewis at U.S. Capitol
Colleagues and friends remembered civil rights leader and Georgia Rep. John Lewis Monday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as his body lay in state in the Rotunda.
Slugfests, quirky fake fan interactions highlight MLB's first weekend
The first weekend of the 2020 MLB season featured several slugfests and some peculiar interactions with fake fans made of cardboard because real supporters aren't allowed in stadiums due to...
'Tenet' to open internationally before U.S. release
Warner Bros. announced on Monday that director Christopher Nolan's Tenet will be released into theaters outside the United States starting on Aug. 26.
How to watch: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced during a virtual event Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
Defense team alleges U.S. officials using Julian Assange case for political ends
The defense team for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange alleged Monday during a court hearing that U.S. officials may be using his extradition case for political ends.
'Call of Duty,' 'Fall Guys' going free for PlayStation Plus members in August
Sony announced on Monday that "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered" and "Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout" will be free to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers for August.
GAO recommends TSA establish security targets
The Government Accountability Office on Monday recommended that the Transportation Security Administration establish "quantifiable targets" for its Surface Transportation Security Inspectors Program.
Melania Trump unveils plan to renovate White House Rose Garden
First lady Melania Trump unveiled plans Monday to renew the White House Rose Garden this summer.
Nine tweaks to supercharge your gaming PC
You think you might need a new PC to boost up your gaming? Try these tips first. (Fredrick Tendong / Unsplash/)When it comes to PC gaming, frame rates and user experience matter—even...
Target, Dick's Sporting Goods to close on Thanksgiving this year
Big-box retail chain Target and Dick's Sporting Goods both said Monday that they will not open on Thanksgiving Day this year, acknowledging that the 2020 holiday season will be different.
'We hugged and hugged': Families reunite at N.W.T. seniors' homes after COVID-19 rules loosen
Cailey Mercredi didn't expect to see her grandparents again in person this year because of COVID-19, but a recent change of rules made for a lovely family surprise.
Diagnosing single trees from above
Models based on images from unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites can help farmers to monitor the health of individual trees.
Enable, Maximum Security, United star in weekend horse racing
Enable was back to her magnificent self in the King George, Maximum Security just did get the job done at Del Mar and United ran so well on the turf...
Luca Guadagnino's 'We Are Who We Are' to premiere Sept. 14 on HBO
"We Are Who We Are," a drama series from "Call Me By Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino, is coming to HBO in September.
White House: National security adviser Robert O'Brien has COVID-19
Robert O'Brien, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said Monday.
Even with incomplete data, L.A. County records 1,703 new coronavirus cases and 10 related deaths
L.A. County officials say state lab data is incomplete and six hospitals did not provide information
Video Game Teaches Productive Civil Discourse and Overcoming Tribalism
A Carnegie Mellon University researcher is proposing that students can learn to make their civil discourse more productive through an video game powered by artificial intelligence. The educational system targeted...
Novel cutting mechanism devised for automated, robotic apple-tree pruning system
The first robotic cutting mechanism—or "end-effector"—for a fully automated, computerized pruning system for modern apple orchards has been designed by a Penn State research team, an early step in the...
Gallup report: Global approval of U.S. leadership still at historic low
About three months before the U.S. presidential election, a new survey Monday showed that international approval for President Donald Trump's leadership is still historically low.
DNA detection tool allows researchers to identify invasive species in Canadian forests
UBC researcher Richard Hamelin says the tool is a game changer because it brings the lab into the field.
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...
Pirates' Derek Shelton has MLB's first socially distanced umpire argument
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and umpire Jordan Baker participated in the first socially distanced on-field argument since Major League Baseball started its shortened season during a Pirates win in...