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Florida reports 12,600 new COVID-19 cases; 2nd-highest daily total
Florida reported its second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, continuing a trend of soaring figures that began last week.
Judge again halts federal execution of Daniel Lewis Lee
A judge has blocked the scheduled execution Monday of Daniel Lewis Lee, again putting off what had been set to be the first federal execution in nearly 20 years.
Best hammer drills for DIY projects
Tough tools for tough jobs. (El Alce Web via Unsplash/)Many people have electric drills in their home tool kit, but if you’ve ever tried using one for boring into masonry, you know...
'Bold and the Beautiful' to return with new episodes July 20
CBS will air new episodes of "The Bold and the Beautiful" after restarting production in June after the coronavirus shutdown.
Well-off countries need trade to cut environmental woes
International trade wins and losses don't just show up in the stock market, but also on a nation's environmental sustainability scores, a new study in Nature Sustainability shows.
The next generation of race car drivers started out as gamers
Getting ready for the raceway increasingly means cutting your teeth on virtual tracks. (The Voorhes/)James Baldwin’s confidence overtakes his ability midway through his fourth lap of Silverstone Circuit. The track, home to the...
Manchester City wins appeal, free to play in 2020-21 Champions League
Manchester City is now free to play in the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday announced the club won its appeal of a...
Scaling Up Science During a Global-Scale Emergency
Showing an inspiring knack for innovation under pressure, the global scientific community has developed promising tests and treatments for COVID-19 in the span of just a few months. But moving...
Mothers' paid work suffers during pandemic, study finds
When COVID-19 forced schools and daycares to shut down and millions of Americans to transition to working from home, some suggested the pandemic might equalize certain aspects of gender equality...
COVID-19 is exposing the food deserts around Native American reservations
The pandemic has also hit Indian Country disproportionately hard, both in terms of job loss and in terms of infection rates. (Unsplash/)The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 in Native communities around the United States...
Washington NFL team to retire Redskins name
The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will retire their controversial nickname and Native American branding.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday
India reported another record surge of COVID-19 infections on Monday, adding 28,701 new cases over the previous 24 hours. Authorities in several cities are reinstating strict lockdowns after attempting to...
These ultramarathoners say life is easier after running 40 miles on frozen backwoods trails
‘I could do this all night,’ O’Neill thought. (Ackerman + Gruber/)It is 10°F outside of the wood-beamed shelter at St. Croix State Park, a 34,000-acre pine-and-oak expanse in eastern Minnesota. Hell, it’s cold...
Look: Jennifer Lopez, Maluma tease music collaboration
Jennifer Lopez and Maluma are teasing new music they recorded together on Instagram.
21 people injured in 3-alarm fire on board USS Bonhomme Richard
At least 21 people including more than a dozen sailors were injured after a three-alarm fire broke out with an explosion on the USS Bonhomme Richard, the Navy said on...
California officials rolling back reopenings as coronavirus surge creates new crisis
The state has seen coronavirus cases and hospitalizations skyrocket in the last month as the economy reopened and residents returned to socializing.
Canada's UNESCO natural wonders
Nova Scotia's Cliffs of Fundy and the Discovery Global Geopark in Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest Canadian sites designated by UNESCO. Here's a look at some of Canada's impressive natural wonders recognized...
Polish President Andrzej Duda wins re-election in closest race since 1989
Polish President Andrzej Duda has won re-election in Poland's presidential race, edging Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski in a runoff, electoral officials said Monday.
Science World rallies power of young Dr. Bonnie Henry as it faces a $13M loss due to COVID-19
A school photo of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, whose leadership in B.C. has inspired murals, pins, and even a pair of shoes, is featured as part of a...
Washington Redskins to announce new team name Monday
The Washington Redskins will announce a new nickname Monday.
Betsy DeVos: Schools need to prioritize plans for return this fall
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urged that "kids need to be back in school" on Sunday calling on education leaders to plan for in-person learning throughout the school year.
Join the third online Global Space Economic Workshop
On 16 July at 10:00 BST / 11.00 CEST, join the third online Global Space Economic Workshop (GSEW) to find out how ESA and the European Investment bank group can...
Daniel Lewis Lee set to die Monday; 1st federal execution in 17 years
The U.S. government is set to carry out its first execution in more than 17 years Monday after an appeals court lifted a temporary injunction.
Christchurch mosque gunman to represent himself at sentencing
The Australian man who pleaded guilty to killing 51 people during a shooting spree last year in Christchurch has said he will represent himself during sentencing next month, a New...
Can Europe be a contender in electric-vehicle batteries?
Europe wants to break the Asia-US stranglehold on lithium-ion car batteries, but the road ahead is steep
21 people injured in 3-alarm fire on board USS Bonhomme Richard
At least 21 people including more than a dozen sailors were injured after a three-alarm fire broke out with an explosion on the USS Bonhomme Richard, the Navy said on...
Federal appeals court lifts injunction on execution of Daniel Lewis Lee
The U.S. government is set to carry out its first execution in more than 17 years Monday after an appeals court lifted a temporary injunction.
How to destroy your friends and family in four popular board games
Mop the floor with your friends in games like Settlers of Catan. (Pixabay/)Whether it’s bankrupting your family in Monopoly or securing the last victory point against your buddies in Settlers of Catan, there’s...