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One of L.A.'s key showcases for photography is closing for good

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

After 10 years, the Annenberg Space for Photography will close its doors for good; its parent organization will redirect funds to pandemic recovery.

Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

A little-known Indian information technology company offered its hacking services to help clients spy on more than 10,000 email accounts over a period of seven years.

Michigan to seek federal 'major disaster' status for Edenville Dam break

6 years ago from UPI

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking federal disaster aid for the state after extensive flooding last month caused by a burst dam.

IATA: Airlines will lose $84B in 2020 after passenger demand 'evaporated'

6 years ago from UPI

The global air transport industry faces losses of $84 billion this year and $15 billion in 2021 due to a steep drop in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, an...

PlayStation launches 'The Last of Us' podcast series

6 years ago from UPI

PlayStation launched Tuesday a new podcast series centered around "The Last of Us" ahead of "The Last of Us Part II's" release on June 19.

Discussion on remote working following lockdown

6 years ago from European Space Agency

Video: 01:30:04 Replay of conversation with European experts on how space can help with working remotely and efficiently, recorded on 9 June 2020.The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation process. To contain...

Coronavirus recession threatens to worsen racial inequalities in youth unemployment, researchers warn

6 years ago from Physorg

Young BAME people are likely to be hit hardest by the coronavirus recession, researchers at the University of Sheffield have warned.

How effective are language learning apps?

6 years ago from Physorg

Now more than ever, people who want to learn a new language turn to their mobile devices for help as language learning applications have become increasingly available. While these apps...

Mahlet Shiferaw stuck with STEM while helping others do the same

6 years ago from Harvard Science

This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Growing up, Mahlet Shiferaw developed a love for drawing and was a huge fan of science fiction and...

IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

In a letter to the United States Congress, International Business Machines Corp. disclosed Monday it will no longer offer facial recognition or analysis software. The company is instead calling for new efforts to...

Experian: U.S. carbuyers borrowed more, made higher payments January-April

6 years ago from UPI

Americans borrowed more to buy automobiles and agreed to record-high monthly payments in first quarter of 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report Tuesday.

Ex-South Korea official backs ban on anti-Pyongyang leaflets

6 years ago from UPI

A former South Korean unification minister says he supports a law banning the distribution of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the North Korean border.

Trump’s latest executive order could let industry shirk environmental responsibility

6 years ago from PopSci

Oil and gas pipelines could be among the projects fast-tracked without consideration of how they might impact the environment (jotoya/Pexels/)The Trump Administration continued to erode the nation’s environmental protections last week, issuing an...

Here are the latest COVID-19 statistics for Alberta — and what they mean

6 years ago from CBC: Health

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are so many numbers flying around, it's hard to keep track. Here, we'll do our best to keep track for you, with new charts...

Georgia, West Virginia, S.C., Nevada hold primary elections

6 years ago from UPI

Voters in Georgia, West Virginia, South Carolina go to the polls Tuesday in elections delayed by the coronavirus pandemic as those in Nevada close out a mail-in primary.

In California's 'salad bowl,' farmworkers crowd into homes, spreading the coronavirus

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Farmworkers have long lived in overcrowded conditions. With the spread of coronavirus, Monterey County is taking action, but vegetable pickers still face a shortage of housing.

PGA Tour to return with Nantz solo broadcast, mic'd up players

6 years ago from UPI

The PGA Tour will make its return Thursday, although with a few new changes during the broadcast that were announced by CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus on Monday.

Coronavirus: Satellite traffic images may suggest virus hit Wuhan earlier

A surge in hospital traffic may indicate the virus hit China earlier than reported, a study suggests.

High snow levels indicate very weak Nordic power prices this summer

6 years ago from Physorg

Electricity prices in the Nordic countries are likely to be unusually low this summer amid high inflows to hydropower plants, caused by a combination of a very snow-rich winter and...

Unfavourable attitudes toward genetically modified food predict negative feelings about other food technologies

6 years ago from Physorg

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that people who hold negative opinions of genetically-modified (GM)...

Fishers are one of the poorest professions in Indonesia, yet they are one of the happiest

6 years ago from Physorg

Indonesia's status as a maritime country seemingly does not guarantee that its fishers live prosperously. My recent study, analysing data from the 2017 National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS), shows fishers are...

Georgia, West Virginia hold delayed Democratic primaries Tuesday

6 years ago from UPI

Although former Vice President Joe Biden has effectively clinched the Democratic Party presidential nomination, Georgia and West Virginia will stage their primaries on Tuesday.

ITV Studios to distribute Season 6 of police drama 'Line of Duty' internationally

6 years ago from UPI

ITV Studios has announced it plans to distribute internationally Season 6 of "Line of Duty."

Bees? Please. These plants are putting ants to work

6 years ago from Physorg

In a world first, ECU researchers have discovered a plant that has successfully evolved to use ants—as well as native bees—as pollinating agents by overcoming their antimicrobial defenses.

Coronavirus and the cashless economy: a tipping point?

6 years ago from Physorg

For those of us who have braved a high street of late, the familiar 'Contactless Only', 'Card Only' or 'No Cash Accepted' signs are typical on the doors of many...

President Donald Trump: No defunding, dismantling, disbanding police in U.S.

6 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump on Monday denounced calls to defund police in the United States during a round table with law enforcement officials.

Kentucky governor announces plan to reduce racial inequality in healthcare, policing

6 years ago from UPI

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear launched a new plan to reduce racial inequality in the state, including initiatives to provide healthcare to all black residents and to strengthen police training.