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John Prine named first honorary poet laureate for Illinois
The late John Prine was named the first honorary poet laureate of the state of Illinois by Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday.
Don’t expect to pay for Facebook any time soon
Facebook will always be "free." (Stan Horaczek /)More than 300 advertisers have recently jumped ship—at least temporarily—from Facebook’s advertising platform in response to the company’s handling of hate speech. Massive companies such as...
School breaks Guinness record with chain of 323,103 plastic bottle caps
Children and faculty at a school in Saudi Arabia broke a Guinness World Record when they arranged 323,103 plastic bottle caps into an 8,984.6-foot chain.
Elton John announces 'Classic Concert Series' for YouTube
Elton John announced on Wednesday he will be launching a new series on YouTube that will present classic concert footage.
Ron Rivera says Cam Newton 'ready to bust out' for Patriots
Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton is "ready to bust out" this season for the New England Patriots.
Researchers develop computational model to build better capacitors
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that helps users understand how changes in the nanostructure of materials affect their conductivity—with the goal of informing the...
Reliable coffee filters for any kind of pour over
Eco-friendly and disposable options. (Tyler Nix vua/)Making a cup of coffee isn’t just a great way to start the day ... it’s also an art form. There are loads of ways to...
States looking for ways to slow COVID-19 spikes over July 4th weekend
Residents in California and Florida face new restrictions Wednesday designed to tamp down on rises in COVID-19 cases ahead of the holiday weekend.
North Korea praises Xi Jinping after signing of Hong Kong security law
North Korean state media said victory awaits Chinese President Xi Jinping following China's imposition of a national security law in Hong Kong.
Coronavirus and financial hurdles are delaying projects to build homeless housing
More than six months after Mayor Eric Garcetti predicted that a new housing project for homeless people would open every three weeks, there has been only one other opening to...
Copernicus Sentinels: UK industry loses out in European satellite bids
British firms fail to win leading roles in the expansion of the Copernicus Earth observation project.
Now you can see the relationship between reopening policies and COVID-19 cases
A new tracker from Johns Hopkins University lets you compare the trajectory of coronavirus cases in each state with the reopening policies there.
How to build a better Canada after COVID-19: Launch a fossil-free future
Demand for fossil fuels collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdown measures were introduced. In the second quarter of 2020, experts predict that global oil demand will be down 20...
Q&A: Researchers investigate a plague of locusts in East Africa
A plague of locusts has descended on East Africa, devouring crops, trees, and pasture as they move. The first generation, which emerged at the end of last year, numbered in the hundreds...
Now you can see the relationship between reopening policies and COVID-19 cases
A new tracker from Johns Hopkins University lets you compare the trajectory of coronavirus cases in each state with the reopening policies there.
Primaries in Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma set up November races
In election results Tuesday, one former governor advanced to the fall in his Democratic congressional primary -- while another trails in his effort to win back his old job.
As coronavirus cases surge, California pauses multimillion-dollar testing expansion
California is cutting off funding for COVID-19 testing just when counties say they need more resources in rural and disadvantaged areas.
South Korea may advocate third Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in could be proposing a third official U.S.-North Korea summit before the U.S. presidential election in November.
Federal judge overturns Trump admin's 'third-country' asylum rule
A federal judge has invalidated a Trump administration rule requiring that refugees seeking asylum at the southern U.S. border must first apply in a "safe" third country.
Padres trade for former top Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo
The San Diego Padres have acquired former top New York Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo in the first MLB trade since transactions were frozen in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A third day of coronavirus surges in L.A. County brings alarm
Coronavirus keeps raging in L.A. County, other parts of California. The state as a whole hit a grim milestone Tuesday when it exceeded 6,000 deaths.
New laws across U.S. affect guns, driving, minimum wage, 'emotional support' animals
Hundreds of new laws in a number of states take effect on Wednesday, regulations involving guns, policing, voting, driving and workers' pay.
'Star Wars' announces new 'Mandalorian' novels, comics
Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a new publishing program dedicated to "The Mandalorian" that will see the launch of novels and comic books for all ages.
Cristiano Ronaldo blast helps Juventus beat Genoa
Cristiano Ronaldo ripped in a second-half score to help Juventus beat Genoa in a Serie A soccer match in Genoa, Italy.
More ESA Web TV
ESA Web TV, our one-stop-shop for live events from launches to lectures, is now expanded with a second channel.
Vacancy for the post of ESA Director General
ESA Council approved yesterday the publication of the position of Director General, to succeed Johann-Dietrich Wörner, whose mandate comes to an end in mid-2021.
ESERO France takes off to support and inspire STEM education
On 23 June 2020, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) officially launched the French European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO).
Hong Kong: Police make first arrests under new national security law
Police in Hong Kong said Wednesday they have arrested a man for holding a black flag calling for the city's independence from China, making him the first person to be...