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Senate Democrats block Republicans' policing reform bill
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked the advancement of Republican legislation to reform policing in the United States, saying it doesn't go far enough.
F-35 restricted from flying in lightning over fuel system issue
F-35 deliveries resumed after a flaw was discovered that could cause an explosion if the plane was struck by lightning, maker Lockheed Martin said Wednesday.
Researchers develop low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A team of engineers and physicians has developed a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients that is built around a ventilator bag usually found in ambulances.
Twitter posts reveal polarization in Congress on COVID-19
The rapid politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen in messages members of the US Congress sent about the issue on the social media site Twitter, a new analysis...
Ten Culture Lab Innovation Fund award winners announced
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) last week announced grant winners of this year’s round grants from the Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund (HCLIF). The awards provide students, staff, faculty, and postdocs with...
House Democrats unveil Affordable Care Act reinforcement bill
House Democrats on Wednesday introduced legislation to reinforce the Affordable Care Act and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she plans to bring it to a floor vote next week.
Watch: Brittany O'Grady faces the music in trailer for Apple TV+'s 'Little Voice'
Apple TV+ released the trailer for "Little Voice," an upcoming drama series from the writing team behind Broadway musical "Waitress."
Bayer says to pay $10 bn to settle Roundup cancer claims
German chemical giant Bayer on Wednesday said it has agreed to pay over $10 billion (9 billion euros) in a mass settlement with American plaintiffs who say their cancers were...
Ex-prosecutor Zelinsky: Roger Stone got lighter sentence due to Trump ties
Aaron Zelinsky, one of the federal prosecutors who tried political strategist Roger Stone, told a House Committee Wednesday Stone was offered a lighter sentence because of his relationship with President...
Researchers create easy-to-use math-aware search interface
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology have developed MathDeck, an online search interface that allows anyone to easily create, edit and lookup sophisticated math formulas on the computer.
Appeals court panel rules judge must dismiss Michael Flynn case
A three-judge federal appeals panel sided with the Justice Department and Michael Flynn on Wednesday, ruling 2-1 that the district judge over his case must drop charges.
Toronto International Film Festival sets 2020 plans. It won't look the same
The Toronto International Film Festival will present 50 feature films this year, planning a mix of in-person and virtual events due to the coronavirus.
Editorial: L.A. is throwing renters life preservers. They need a whole lot more to survive the coronavirus downturn
The city's renter subsidy is a good start but we need stronger local, state and federal programs to help struggling renters stay housed.
Twitter bans account behind doctored video shared by Trump
Twitter has permanently suspended the account of a right-wing online personality for violating its copyright policy, a week after he posted a doctored video of toddlers that was shared by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Your favorite apps might be sharing too much about you. Here’s how to solve it.
Yes, it's possible everyone knows exactly how many times you've listened to the same sad song on a loop since you broke up with your ex. (Oleg Magni/Unsplash/)In our modern age, you...
Income, race are associated with disparities in access to green spaces
Access to green spaces in metro areas—parks, trails, even the tree cover in a neighborhood – is largely associated with income and race, new research indicates. Researchers combined census-block-group demographic...
Japanese firms drop Moody's for credit ratings
Sumitomo Chemical and DIC will rely on a local rater after Moody's downgrades them
IMF sharply lowers global growth estimates, foresees 5 percent decline this year
The International Monetary Fund sharply lowered its forecast for this year's world economic growth Wednesday, citing worse-than-expected challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tube preamps for lush-sounding vocals, guitars, and more
Improve your sound. ( John Hult via Unsplash/)Until the introduction of transistor amplifiers in the 1940s, tube circuits were the gold standard in audio amplification. Tubes are still commonly found today in high-end...
'Pokemon Unite': Strategic battle game coming to Switch, mobile
The Pokemon Company announced a new, team-based strategic battle game, titled "Pokemon Unite," in development for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
Top smart appliances for your kitchen
Add some smarts to your kitchen. (Christian Mackie via Unsplash/)There are endless options for kitchen appliances, and most tend to take up a large chunk of counter space even if they only perform...
Q&A: Why the science of reading is as important as ever
How and when primary and secondary school students will resume their schooling in the fall is still in question. Students across the country recently completed the school year from home,...
When COVID-19 quarantines ancestral Andean rituals
In Cusco, the old capital of the Inca Empire located in the Peruvian Andes, June is a month of celebration. Although Catholicism is the majority religion in Peru, indigenous and...
Coronavirus has brought the welfare state back, and it might be here to stay
Governments across the developed world have responded to the COVID-19 crisis by making welfare states vastly more generous. Historical parallels suggest that this munificence may endure even as the pandemic...
Vandals topple statues at Wisconsin Capitol during protest
Protesters angry at the arrest of an activist in Wisconsin toppled statues outside the State Capitol in Madison and assaulted a lawmaker when a rally late Tuesday evolved into violence,...
GNC declares bankruptcy, will close hundreds of stores
Bankruptcy will force health chain GNC to close as many as one-sixth of its stores worldwide, the company has said.
China warns Japan against new military plans
China warned Japan against pursuing a new national security strategy following reports of discussions at Tokyo's National Security Council.
Look: Stassi Schroeder expecting daughter
Stassi Schroeder announced she's expecting a daughter following her firing from "Vanderpump Rules."