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Disney announces deal with Colin Kaepernick for ESPN documentary
The Walt Disney Company on Monday announced a partnership between ESPN Films and Colin Kaepernick for an exclusive documentary series on the former NFL player's football career and racial activism.
Dow rises 459 points 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...
These knife sets are essential for any kitchen
For all your meal prep. ( Toa Heftiba via Unsplash/)The single most important tool in your kitchen is your knife. Slicing, chopping, skinning, boning—the humble knife can do it all. While many...
Canadian PM Trudeau will stay home for USMCA trade deal event in DC
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau will not travel to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the ratification of a new trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, the prime minister's...
Leap in lidar could improve safety, security of new technology
Whether it's on top of a self-driving car or embedded inside the latest gadget, Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) systems will likely play an important role in our technological future,...
COVID-19 shines spotlight on gender inequity in academia
As COVID-19 spread across the country earlier this year, forcing schools and universities to close, Jessica L. Malisch began to notice an alarming trend—but not related to the virus.
Clearview AI will stop offering facial recognition software in Canada, privacy officials say
Clearview AI, the controversial U.S.-based technology firm, will no longer make its facial recognition software available in Canada, according to federal and provincial privacy authorities. A statement issued by the Office...
U.S. Supreme Court upholds cell phone robocall ban ahead of 2020 election
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a decades-old ruling banning robocalls from cell phones and expanded restrictions to prohibit robocallers from attempting to collect government-backed debts.
Video game giant Ubisoft shakes up executive ranks as it deals with harassment claims
A Paris-based game software developer with offices in several Canadian cities is making changes in response to complaints against several executives, including a vice-president based in Toronto.
Athletics GM David Forst 'livid' amid COVID-19 test delays
Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst is very unhappy with delays in the COVID-19 test result process, which have held up team workouts prior to MLB's planned 2020 season.
Irene, Seulgi delay 'Monster' music video release
K-pop stars Irene and Seulgi released "Monster," their first EP as the Red Velvet subunit Irene & Seulgi, but postponed the release of their music video.
Federal judge shuts down Dakota Access pipeline
A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access pipeline until an environmental review can be completed, handing a blow to the Trump administration and victory for the Standing...
House bill aims to block money for wall on U.S.-Mexico border
House Democrats on Monday unveiled a draft of legislation designed to block funds for the Trump administration's wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supreme Court rules states can punish 'faithless' electors
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can legally punish "faithless" electors -- those who formally cast the votes for president of the United States but go against the...
Giants-Dodgers, Yankees-Nationals among leaks before MLB schedule reveal
Two opening day matchups have leaked prior to Major League Baseball's planned TV announcement for its 60-game coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Durian fruit crash lands on truck driver in Malaysia, causing injuries
"Flying" durian fruit injured a driver and others in Malaysia while causing a road accident, local media say.
Closing the gap: Citizen science for monitoring sustainable development
Citizen science could help track progress towards all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An IIASA-led study, for the first time, comprehensively analyzed the current and potential contribution of citizen...
Xbox Series X Games Showcase set for July 23
Microsoft announced Monday that a new Games Showcase livestream featuring titles for the upcoming Xbox Series X console, will take place on July 23.
Cities are failing cyclists. Here’s what needs to change.
Amsterdam has gone to great lengths to establish its cycling infrastructure. ( Noralí Nayla/)Roads can take up as much as one-third of land mass in some metro areas. During COVID-19 quarantine, these giant...
Elton John honored with Royal Mint commemorative coin
Elton John said it is "a fabulous honor" to appear on the Royal Mint's second "Music Legends" commemorative coin.
Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid continue win streak, late La Liga push
Sergio Ramos scored a goal with a second-half penalty kick to lead Real Madrid to a seventh consecutive La Liga victory and helped extend its league lead over Barcelona with...
Uber acquires Postmates for $2.6B in stock
Uber has acquired rival food delivery service Postmates for about $2.6 billion in an all-stock deal, the two companies announced Monday.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday
India has overtaken Russia with the world's third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases at nearly 700,000, according to the latest data, as the outbreak shows no sign of slowing. Here...
Ryan Blaney crew member hit during NASCAR pileup
A member of Ryan Blaney's pit crew was hit by a car in a pileup on pit lane during the Cup Series Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 at the Indianapolis...
Amtrak begins reduced service between NYC, South Florida
Amtrak service between New York City and South Florida began operating on a reduced schedule Monday, in a preview of a wider round of cutbacks coming later this year.
Explosive situation in Iran hints at cover-up
There are strange goings-on in Iran. On June 25, there was a massive explosion near the Parchin military weapons development complex, east of Tehran.
Researchers identify difficulties in balancing terrorism media coverage
We all know terrorism when we see it or so we would hope, although it take many disparate forms. One aspect of the response is the media coverage of such...
Researchers explore promising novel approach to control wild radish weed
Wild radish is a major weed afflicting Australian cereals, accounting for $53-72 million per year in crop losses. Now, Australian researchers are shedding light into an innovative molecular approach that,...