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How to make effective duck hunting decoys for under $10
Whether you're hunting duck or goose, we've got ideas for both. (2 Bro’s Media/Unsplash/)This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life.These five homemade decoys are perfect for the waterfowler on a budget. The...
Tottenham Hotspur beats Everton on own goal
Tottenham Hotspur moved up to the No. 8 position in the Premier League standings after a narrow win against Everton in London.
Big data analytics shows how America's individualism complicates coronavirus response
To understand America's response to the coronavirus pandemic, researchers started with data from more than 200 years ago—at the American frontier.
Does voting by mail increase the risk of voter fraud?
We are living in the midst of a global pandemic. And there is a bitter partisan debate unfolding on whether more Americans should cast their votes through the mail during...
Ottawa, AFN agreement to map out funding for First Nations child welfare overhaul
The federal government is entering an agreement on Tuesday with the Assembly of First Nations to outline how it will fund an overhaul of the First Nations child welfare system —...
Reports: China, North Korea trade declining as food, fuel prices rise
Freight activity between China and North Korea has declined significantly following a second wave of the novel coronavirus in Beijing and surrounding areas, according to a South Korean press report.
'I Can See Your Voice': Mystery music game show coming to BBC
BBC One has ordered a new mystery music game, titled "I Can See Your Voice," based on the South Korean series of the same name.
Updated EU forecast projects greater declines in 2020 before rebound
The European Commission on Tuesday updated its economic forecast for the rest of 2020 and 2021, which mostly projects steeper declines across the 27-member bloc.
Will COVID-19 burst NBA's Orlando bubble? Our Lakers and Clippers experts discuss
The Lakers and Clippers travel to Florida this to resume their championship quest; the Legends of Sports podcast explores who—and what—stand in their way
Hong Kong will stay global financial center, despite new security law
Following the introduction of a new Chinese national security law, some are questioning the sustainability of Hong Kong's position as an international financial center.
Kim Jong Un must compensate South Korean war veterans, court rules
A South Korean court has ruled North Korean leader Kim Jong Un must compensate former South Korean prisoners of war who were made to work as forced laborers while in...
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
Dakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil link
The pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.
Mitch McConnell hints at 2nd stimulus payment in Senate rescue package
A second round of stimulus checks could be part of a new congressional rescue package to boost the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said...
Google, Facebook, Twitter 'pause' requests from Hong Kong authorities for user data
Google, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp announced they have stopped processing requests from Hong Kong authorities for user data in the wake of a sweeping new national security law Beijing imposed...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.
North Korea: 'No intention' to meet with the U.S. again
North Korea on Tuesday doubled down on its stance that it had "no intention" of meeting with the United States again and criticized South Korea's "meddling" in its relationship with...
Incoming CEOs with premium pay packages perform accordingly, study shows
The average pay package for CEOs at top U.S. companies surpassed $12 million last year, according to the latest Associated Press survey, as boards attempted to keep pace in the...
Supreme Court upholds block on Keystone XL Pipeline construction
The Supreme Court on Monday denied the Trump administration's request to allow for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline to continue, upholding a lower court's decision to cancel a key...
Treasury Department releases data on Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients
The Treasury Department on Monday released data about the Paycheck Protection Program, including identifying businesses that received more than $150,000 in loans.
NHL, players' union reach agreement on return-to-play plan, CBA extension
The NHL and the NHL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a return-to-play plan to resume the 2019-20 season this month.
Kanye West's Yeezy, Jim Henson Co. and Gersh got federal loans
Companies receiving PPP loans include Kanye West's apparel business Yeezy, Jim Henson Co. and Beverly Hills-based talent agency the Gersh Agency.
Nasdaq hits new record as tech stocks push markets higher
Markets rose sharply on Monday as the Nasdaq Composite rose 2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each climbed more than 1.5 percent behind strong tech...
McConnell hints at second individual pandemic payment in new rescue package
A second round of stimulus checks to residents could be part of Congress's fourth rescue package to boost the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,...
O.C.'s Fairview Developmental Center, housing COVID-19 patients, was set to close but will stay open
With regional COVID-19 hospitalizations climbing, the state has decided to reactivate the Fairview Developmental Center, an alternative care site in Costa Mesa, which was set to demobilize June 30.
Street traders losing 'right to shade' under trees
Traders in India are being denied the "right to shade" under trees, threatening food security.
As coronavirus cases surge, L.A. County death toll tops 3,500
The city-run testing facility at Dodger Stadium was closed Monday. City officials were not immediately available to comment on whether it would be reopened.
State Dept. approves $2B sale of 8 MV-22 Osprey aircraft to Indonesia
The State Department has approved a potential $2 billion sale of eight MV-22 Osprey and related equipment to Indonesia, the U.S. government announced on Monday.