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AMC delays reopening again after 'Tenet' release is pushed
AMC Theatres is delaying the reopening of its domestic locations again, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to scramble plans for Hollywood's recovery.
NYC judge sends Michael Cohen home, agrees with 'retaliation' claims
A judge ordered Thursday that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, be released to home arrest -- agreeing with arguments that his return to prison amounted to government...
Researcher highlights trends in consolidation of US agriculture with 35 years of data
The current COVID-19 pandemic has more and more people asking about our food supply, how agriculture is moving forward, and where agriculture is going in this country. Based on the...
How Trump's coronavirus immigration orders affect visas and green cards
Here's a look at the jobs included in Trump's new restrictions on visas for temporary foreign workers, and what people and businesses can do.
U.S. reports almost 72K new COVID-19 cases for 2nd-highest daily total
Several states like Texas and Florida have reported significant increases in COVID-19 cases, as the national total is now just under 4 million since the pandemic started.
Humanizing hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return
Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research.
Corporate social responsibility practices often lack 'on the ground' change
The economic restart prompted by COVID-19 provides an opportunity to innovate and change how companies conduct business.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler tear-gassed by federal police at civil rights rally
Portland, Ore., Mayor Ted Wheeler was one of many demonstrators who were tear-gassed by federal officers late Wednesday, during civil rights protests in the city that have now gone on...
B.C. doctor heads to court to demand mandatory mask rules
A family doctor in Burnaby, B.C., is asking for a court injunction requiring the province to bring in a mandatory mask policy for indoor spaces like restaurants, schools and public...
At 30, Americans with Disabilities Act continues to grow
This Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the day the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, making it illegal to discriminate against people living with disabilities in regard to employment and...
Watch: 'Bill & Ted' return to hell in new trailer, film to premiere Sept. 1
The second full-length trailer for "Bill & Ted Face the Music" was released Thursday along with an announced Sept. 1 release date for the film.
Fox to use thousands of virtual fans in MLB broadcasts
Fox will use thousands of virtual fans to fill stadiums on MLB broadcasts this season, with the network's first full slate of games planned for Saturday.
Michael Cohen to ask New York City judge for re-release to house arrest
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, will appear Thursday before a federal judge in New York City to argue for his release from prison.
Ontario nurse under investigation after anti-vax, COVID conspiracy social media posts
CBC News has learned an Ontario long-term care home inspector is under investigation because of concerns over social media posts that promote health misinformation and downplay the severity of the...
Ionic spiderwebs that imitate dual functions in real spiderwebs
A team of researchers from Seoul National University and Eumam Middle School has developed a type of ionic spiderweb that is able to imitate dual functions found with real spiderwebs....
The genome of the phylloxera that devastated European vines in the nineteenth century, deciphered
The genome of the phylloxera, an insect that caused plagues that devastated European vines in the 19th century, has been deciphered by an international team involving researchers Miquel Barberà and...
Kim Jong Un visits poultry farm as food remains top concern
Kim Jong Un provided field guidance at North Korea's Kwangchon Chicken Farm, where he raised concerns about the regime's food supply, state media reported Thursday.
American, Southwest report combined Q2 losses of $3 billion
U.S. carriers American and Southwest reported substantial second-quarter losses on Thursday, the latest signals of the COVID-19 pandemic's enormous impact on global air travel.
Labor Dept.: Another 1.4 million in U.S. file for unemployment
Another 1.4 million American workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said Thursday in its weekly report.
New Taylor Swift album 'folklore' to drop at midnight
Taylor Swift announced Thursday her eighth studio album, "folklore," will be released in a surprise drop at midnight, accompanied by the music video for the first single, "cardigan."
Senate, White House reach agreement on COVID-19 relief bill
Senate Republicans and the Trump administration say they have reached a broad consensus on the next COVID-19 relief bill, including a new round of direct stimulus checks to Americans and...
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton arrives in Boston ahead of training camp
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton said he was "ecstatic" when he arrived in Boston a week before the start of training camp.
Justice Dept. says SF consulate used to shield Chinese from U.S. law
A Chinese researcher wanted for a visa violation has taken refuge in the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, U.S. officials said, adding tension the deteriorating relationship between the world's two...
South Korea slides into recession on COVID-19 impact
South Korea fell into a recession as its economy contracted for the second quarter in a row, falling 3.3% from the previous quarter in its sharpest decline in over two...
U.S. offers $2M reward for 2 men who hacked SEC
The United States has announced it is offering a reward of up to $2 million for information that leads to the arrests or convictions of two Ukrainian hackers.
New research identifies the rules that termites use to build their nests
The local curvature of a wall has been identified as the simple building 'rule' that termites use to build their complex nests, according to new research conducted by the University...
Josh Hartnett: 'Most Wanted' journalist character 'almost superheroic'
Josh Hartnett plays real life Globe and Mail journalist Victor Malarek in "Most Wanted." The actor admired his character's commitment to defending the vulnerable against powerful people.
Canada rules U.S. Safe Third Country agreement unconstitutional
A Canadian court on Wednesday ruled a U.S.-Canada agreement to deny entry to certain asylum seekers invalid, stating sending refugee claimants back to the United States where they risk imprisonment...