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Dow surges early Tuesday after surprising U.S. sales report
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 700 points after the opening bell before retreating slightly.
Britain to combine foreign offices
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Tuesday he is combining the Department for International Development with the Foreign Office.
2020 EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Awards given virtually
Four companies and an academic scientist recognized for work to make chemicals and their syntheses more environmentally friendly
Study settles the score on whether the modern world is less violent
A study by mathematicians has used new techniques to address the long-running debate over whether battle deaths have been declining globally since the end of the Second World War.
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to go on without spectators
The organizers of the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York said this year's event will go on as planned, but in a private location with no...
About 1 in 7 worldwide can't afford food or shelter, Gallup survey shows
About 750 million people worldwide are unable to afford food or shelter, or both, according to a new research report published Tuesday.
'Telepresence' can help bring advanced courses to schools that don't offer them
In schools where students want to take an advanced course that the school doesn't offer, the telepresence model, which enables students in one school to use videoconferencing to take a...
North Korea’s economic woes driving latest provocations, analyst says
The Kim Jong Un regime may be in a fight for its life amid the latest provocations, including the demolition of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong on Tuesday.
If COVID cases leap, what then?
States are easing COVID-19 lockdowns, and many Americans are joyously leaping in with both feet, lowering their masks and their concerns about distancing as summer nears. But cases are continuing to rise in...
Eva Marcille leaves 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'
Eva Marcille announced her exit from "Real Housewives of Atlanta" after three seasons.
What do 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Macbeth,' and a list of Facebook friends all have in common?
To an English scholar or avid reader, the Shakespeare Canon represents some of the greatest literary works of the English language. To a network scientist, Shakespeare's 37 plays and the...
A question of trust: should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?
Anyone familiar with George Orwell's novel 1984 will relate to the menace of Big Brother watching their every keystroke and mouse click. For a growing share of the workforce that...
Report projects U.S. ad spending to fall in 2020, but not to 2009 levels
Ad spending in the United States is forecast to decline by 13 percent in 2020 due mainly to COVID-19, an industry report said Tuesday -- but won't reach the depths...
Police use-of-force policies fall short of human rights standards, report finds
Police use-of-force policies in the nation's 20 largest cities fail to meet international human rights standards, according to a new report from the University of Chicago Law School.
Turning faces into thermostats: Autonomous HVAC system could provide more comfort with less energy
As lockdown requirements ease, COVID-19 is changing the way we use indoor spaces. That presents challenges for those who manage those spaces, from homes to offices and factories.
Coffee, cocoa and vanilla: an opportunity for more trees with tropical agroforestry
The cultivation of coffee, cocoa and vanilla secures the income of many small-holder farmers and is also a driver of land-use change in many tropical countries. In particular, cultivation in...
Column: Video games are thriving amid COVID-19 — and experts say that's a good thing
Spending by Americans on video games hit a record $10.86 billion in the first quarter, up 9% from a year before.
Las Vegas is waking up. This California town on the road there is struggling to come back to life
Closure of Las Vegas' casinos brought tiny Baker, Calif., to a virtual standstill
U.S. retail sales rise by almost 18% in May, Commerce Dept. says
U.S. retail sales for the month of May increased by nearly 18 percent, the Commerce Department said Tuesday in its monthly report.
UFC dual champ Amanda Nunes considers retirement, coaching
Amanda Nunes, one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, is considering retirement after her women's featherweight title defense June 6 against Felicia Spencer.
U.S. retail sales rise by almost 18% in May
U.S. retail sales for the month of May increased by nearly 18 percent, the Commerce Department said Tuesday in its monthly report.
Eight ways to cut down on your monthly subscriptions
How much are infinite skips anyway? ( Omid Armin / Unsplash/)It’s amazing how quickly a few subscriptions can add up. $16 for Netflix here, $10 for Spotify there, $10 more for that...
NBC renews 'Manifest' for a third season, cancels 'Sunnyside,' 'Bluff City Law' and 'Indebted'
NBC has renewed drama "Manifest" starring Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas for a third season.
South Korea COVID-19 clusters rise after rules relaxed
South Korea is struggling to contain what may be a "next wave" of coronavirus infections, following a government decision to loosen social distancing restrictions in late April.
DARPA taps Wyss technology to ID drugs for COVID-19 treatment
The Wyss Institute and the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have signed an agreement worth up to $16 million over the next year to use Wyss technologies to identify and...
China delays launch to complete GPS-like Beidou network
Citing technical reasons, China has delayed the launch of the final satellite to complete its Beidou Navigation Satellite System constellation that emulates the U.S. Global Positioning System.
On This Day, June 16: SLA member Kathleen Ann Soliah arrested
On June 16, 1999, police arrested Kathleen Ann Soliah, a member of the terrorist Symbionese Liberation Army, which kidnapped newspaper heiress Patty Hearst.
Garden villages locking-in car dependency, says report
A group promoting alternatives to the car said one garden village could be seven miles from a shop.