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British defense ministry, Airbus finalize $628.5M contract for Skynet upgrade
The British Ministry of Defense finalized a contract for a new Skynet military satellite in a $628.5 million deal with Airbus Defense and Space.
Changes in farming urgent to rescue biodiversity, scientists say
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries—led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China—call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles.
Simply the best bread pans
Fresh loaves daily. ( Conor Brown via Unsplash/)Of the many baked goods to make, bread often reigns supreme. It’s the baked good you eat every day, plus it makes for a cute...
Better simulation meshes well for design software (and more)
The digital age has spurred the rise of entire industries aimed at simulating our world and the objects in it. Simulation is what helps movies have realistic effects, automakers test cars virtually, and...
Sotheby's begins auction of British Airways artworks
Sotheby's London offices on Monday began the auction of more than a dozen corporate artworks being sold by British Airways with the hope of raising cash to recoup pandemic-related...
COVID-19 cases rise in military, VA hospitals
COVID-19 cases among the active-duty U.S. military rose by 13.5 percent since Thursday, Defense Department statistics reported on Monday indicated.
1968 Ford Mustang sells for record-breaking $3.85 milion
A 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, the first prototype of the line of competition cars and the first to win a race, set a new record by selling for $3.85...
Supreme Court refuses Democrats' request to speed up Trump ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from congressional Democrats to finalize a ruling that would allow them to quickly resume the fight for President Donald Trump's tax...
Gallup Basic Needs Vulnerability Index: 95% of world's 'highly vulnerable' live in undeveloped nations
In a situation made worse by COVID-19, three-quarters of the world's population struggled last year to meet basic needs and the vast majority lived in underdeveloped nations, Gallup said in...
Watch: 'Top Gear' stars bungee jump in new trailer, show returns August 30
BBC America announced on Monday that "Top Gear" will return with a new special and new episodes starting on August 30 at 8 p.m. EDT.
Britain suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty in wake of security law
The British government has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said Monday, citing a new security law imposed on the city by mainland China.
2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates show positive results, studies say
COVID-19 vaccine candidates at Britain's Oxford University and U.S. pharma company Pfizer each show promise, according to new results reported Monday.
Music on the brain
A new study looks at differences between the brains of Japanese classical musicians, Western classical musicians and nonmusicians. Researchers investigated specific kinds of neural behavior in participants as they were...
Michigan coyotes: What's for dinner depends on what the neighbors are having
Michigan coyotes in most of the Lower Peninsula are the ''top dogs'' in the local food chain and can dine on a wide variety of small animals, including rabbits and...
South Korea platform Naver terminates Hong Kong servers
South Korea's most popular search engine has shut down its servers in Hong Kong, following the passage of the Hong Kong national security law.
Congress returns to work on COVID-19 relief deal before next recess
The House and Senate returned to work on Capitol Hill Monday and will now aim to resolve a number of obstacles related to the next round of COVID-19 relief before...
Listen: Chris Cornell's estate releases his cover of Guns N' Roses' 'Patience'
The estate of late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has released the rockstar's cover of Guns N' Roses' 1989 track "Patience" in honor of what would have been his 56th birthday.
Michigan coyotes: What's for dinner depends on what the neighbors are having
Michigan coyotes in most of the Lower Peninsula are the 'top dogs' in the local food chain and can dine on a wide variety of small animals, including rabbits and...
Coronavirus: Government promises a green recovery
Environment Minister George Eustice seeks to allay environmentalist fears over new planning rules.
Kanye West wears bulletproof vest at first presidential campaign rally
Rapper Kanye West, who has said he will enter the 2020 presidential race, staged his first presidential campaign rally Sunday in South Carolina.
Changing CEO before IPO may raise valuation
New research from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business shows that a change in leadership before a startup's initial public offering (IPO) can increase its valuation and performance.
National coin shortage an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic
If you've been out and about in the United States in the past few weeks (masked up, of course), you may have noticed a strange sound. Or rather, the lack...
No arrest warrant issued for South Korea shoe thrower
A South Korean court has declined to issue an arrest warrant for a local activist who threw a shoe at President Moon Jae-in.
World facing bankruptcy time bomb: study
Governments around the world are scrambling to save companies battered by coronavirus lockdowns but the world is nevertheless facing a massive surge in bankruptcies by a third, a study conducted...
Watch: Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi, Mercedes Javid clash on 'WWHL'
Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi and Reza Farahan clashed with Mercedes Javid during the "Shahs of Sunset" Season 8 virtual reunion.
South Korea nominee vows to act independently on inter-Korea projects
South Korea's unification chief nominee said Seoul should push forward independently with inter-Korea humanitarian projects -- and without necessarily consulting the United States.
LeBron James rookie card fetches $1.8M at auction
A rookie card of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sold for $1.845 million in an online auction.