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Why crude oil trains keep derailing and exploding in Canada — even after the Lac-Mégantic disaster

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

The former top investigator of Canadian train crashes says Ottawa needs to "drop the hammer" on the rail industry in the wake of seven oil train derailments since 2015.

Russian court sentences ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 16 years for espionage

6 years ago from UPI

A Russian court on Monday convicted former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, a decision that is expected to inflame simmering tensions...

South Korea conveys ‘deep regret’ to Japan over wartime labor omission

6 years ago from UPI

South Korea expressed regret and summoned the top Japanese diplomat to Seoul over information omission regarding Korean wartime laborers.

Column: Already devastated by the coronavirus, seniors stand to lose again in Newsom's budget

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

COVID-19 hit vulnerable seniors the hardest. But Newsom crippled the economy, hurting programs for needy seniors.

BTS holds world’s largest paid virtual concert

6 years ago from UPI

A concert streamed online Sunday by K-pop megastars BTS drew the largest paid audience ever for a virtual musical event, the band's management company said on Monday.

Denny Hamlin holds off Chase Elliott to win at Homestead-Miami Speedway

6 years ago from UPI

Denny Hamlin earned his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the season after a sweeping performance in Sunday night's Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

MLB owners to meet Monday after union rejects latest proposal

6 years ago from UPI

Major League Baseball owners are scheduling a conference call Monday to discuss their next course of action in the ongoing labor dispute.

Airline passengers brought COVID-19 into LAX in March — and no one warned the public

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

L.A. County public health officials did not warn travelers or the public about early COVID cases at LAX, a Times investigation has found.

'Inheritance,' 'Loop' win big at virtual Drama Desk Awards ceremony

6 years ago from UPI

"The Inheritance" won the Drama Desk Award for Best Play and "A Strange Loop" was declared Best Musical in a virtual ceremony Saturday night.

Nickelodeon supports the LGBTQ+ community with post featuring SpongeBob, Korra

6 years ago from UPI

Nickelodeon posted a message on Twitter this weekend celebrating Pride Month and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

The Rise of the ‘Liberaltarian’

6 years ago from Science Blog

Tech industry millionaires are moving the Democratic Party to the left on almost every issue except government regulation. Unions beware. Political economists Neil Malhotra and David Broockman have documented a...

Louisville, Ky., law named for Breonna Taylor bans no-knock warrants

6 years ago from UPI

Louisville, Ky., Mayor Greg Fischer has signed an ordinance passed unanimously by the city's 26-person Metro Council this week that bans no-knock search warrants.

Can stores refuse my money? Your COVID-19 cash questions answered

6 years ago from CBC: Health

We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online and also...

Trump addresses class of 2020 at West Point

6 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump gives a graduation speech at the West Point graduation ceremony at Plain Parade Field in New York on June 13, 2020.

Minnesota lawmakers split on police reform as Minneapolis leaders unite

6 years ago from UPI

Minnesota lawmakers appeared divided this week on sweeping police reforms while the Minneapolis City Council agreed on replacing the department after the police-involved killing of George Floyd.

Repairing thousands of disease-causing mutations

6 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have created a new searchable library of base editors -- an especially efficient and precise kind of genetic corrector. Using experimental data from editing more than 38,000 target sites...

Fuel walking and cycling with low carbon diets

6 years ago from Science Daily

Walking and cycling have many benefits and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but researchers say we need to think about what people eat to fuel their walking and cycling.

Watch: President Donald Trump praises West Point graduates as 'bravest of the brave'

6 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump praised the 2020 West Point graduates as the "bravest of the brave" during his first commencement address at the military school on Saturday.

Watch: President Donald Trump praises West Point graduates as 'bravest of the brave'

6 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump praised the 2020 West Point graduates as the "bravest of the brave" during his first commencement address at the military school on Saturday.

'Bill & Ted,' 'Matrix 4,' 'Godzilla vs. Kong' get new release dates

6 years ago from UPI

The theatrical release of the time-travel comedy, "Bill & Ted Face the Music," has been moved up a week to Aug. 14.

San Antonio police launch manhunt after 8 shot at bar

6 years ago from UPI

San Antonio police said they launched a manhunt for a man accused of shooting eight people outside a bar.

Beijing district shuts down market after new coronavirus outbreak

6 years ago from UPI

Beijing has shut down its biggest fruit and vegetable market after 50 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a new cluster of cases.

Self-driving cars that recognize free space can better detect objects

6 years ago from Science Daily

It's important that self-driving cars quickly detect other cars or pedestrians sharing the road. Researchers have shown that they can significantly improve detection accuracy by helping the vehicle also recognize...

How to find a tablet that works for you

6 years ago from PopSci

With a few accessories, a tablet can become a sleek laptop alternative. ( Brooke Cagle / Unsplash/)Tablets pack all the power of smartphones behind a larger screen, which comes in handy when you’re...

Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica' tops the U.S. album chart

6 years ago from UPI

Pop star Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" is the No. 1 album in the United States.

AACT's Science Coaches program celebrates 10 years of connecting chemists with teachers

6 years ago from C&EN

Nothing can slow down these driven partners-not even the coronavirus pandemic

Opinion: O.C.'s mask capitulation draws readers' focus back to the coronavirus

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

The drama in Orange County over its departed public health director and its mask rule has resulted in a spike of letters on the coronavirus.

The Android 11 Public Beta is out now—here are some of its exciting features

6 years ago from PopSci

The official version of Android 11 is coming later this year—depending on what phone you have. (Android/)If you clicked into this article, then you’re the kind of person who gets excited about mobile...