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Robot built for Japan's aging workforce finds coronavirus role
Mira Robotics developed its "ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the...
Hong Kong still most expensive city for expats: Mercer
Hong Kong retains its place atop the rankings for a third straight year as the world's most expensive city for expats, according to the latest Mercer annual report Tuesday.
Prosecutors charge St. Paul man with arson over Minneapolis police station fire
Prosecutors in Minnesota have charged a 23-year-old man from St. Paul in connection to an arson attack against a Minneapolis police station during protests demanding justice for the police involved-death...
Famous birthdays for June 9: Johnny Depp, Michael J. Fox
Actor Johnny Depp turns 57 and actor Michael J. Fox turns 59, among the famous birthdays for June 8.
On This Day, June 9: Secretariat wins Triple Crown
On June 9, 1973, Secretariat, having won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, captured racing's Triple Crown with a spectacular victory in the Belmont Stakes.
Kentucky governor announces plan to reduce racial inequality in healthcare, policing
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.
California to allow movie theaters to reopen in most counties
California counties that have been allowed to accelerate their reopening of their economy could decide to reopen movie theaters as early as Friday, according to new state guidelines released Monday.
Column: Debt collectors see golden opportunity with all of us stuck at home
Consumer advocates say debt collectors are growing more aggressive in light of everyone being stuck at home because of the coronavirus.
Newsom says 150 million N95 masks will arrive after BYD earns federal approval
Two months after announcing a $1-billion deal with Chinese automaker BYD, Gov. Newsom said Monday that 150 million of the respirators will arrive in California in the coming days to...
Trump says there will be no defunding, dismantling, disbanding of police in U.S.
President Donald Trump on Monday denounced calls to defund police in the United States during a round table with law enforcement officials.
The most versatile PlayStation 4 controllers for all gamers
Playstation 4 controller alternatives. (Ales Nesetril via Unsplash/)Like an athlete with a preferred pair of sneakers or a favorite bat, a heart-and-soul gamer has the one controller they wouldn’t think of going into...
Many Canadians used virtual medical care during COVID-19, poll suggests
Canadians embraced virtual health-care options like phone or video appointments during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new poll released by the Canadian Medical Association.
New Zealand has eliminated COVID-19. Here’s how they’re keeping it that way.
Park equipment closed down in New Zealand to help stop the spread of COVID-19. (Unsplash/)States around the country—and countries around the world—are working on reopening social and economic activity while still grappling with...
Essay criticizing efforts to increase diversity in organic synthesis deleted after backlash from chemists
Publishing of a personal essay in Angewandte Chemie points to deeper problems within the community, chemists say
Agency seeks hypersonic missile defense system proposals
The U.S. Space Development Agency announced a search for contractors to develop technology to detect and track 3,100-mph hypersonic missiles.
Dow rises 435 points; U.S. stocks extend gains as trading closes Monday
U.S. stocks began the week in positive territory on Wall Street Monday amid continued optimism surrounding economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Space Development Agency seeks hypersonic missile defense system proposals
The U.S. Space Development Agency announced a search for contractors to develop technology to detect and track 3,100-mph hypersonic missiles.
New tool helps nanorods stand out
Rice University scientists have developed an easy and affordable tool to count and characterize nanoparticles.
U.S. economy officially in 'recession' due to COVID-19: Economists
The U.S. economy is officially in a recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday.
Tamron Hall to have special episode Friday, 'Hear Us Now'
Tamron Hall announced she will have a special edition of her show Friday, titled "Hear Us Now," to hear from those demanding change.
Launch system issues keep aircraft from flying on Ford carrier during tests
A fault in the launch system kept planes from launching from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford during a five-day test, the Navy said.
Using multiomics in an agricultural field, scientists discover that organic nitrogen plays a key rol
Researchers from a collaboration led by the RIKEN BioResource Science Center in Japan have analyzed agricultural systems using a multiomics approach, and successfully digitalized the complex interactions between plants, microbes...
The best cutting devices for your favorite fruit
Slice and dice easier. (amoon ra via Unsplash/)You can always eat more fruit. This is something that can’t be said about everything in your fridge or pantry, but it’s true of nature’s...
Google Maps will soon provide coronavirus-related alerts
Google Maps will soon provide coronavirus alerts for travelers driving or taking public transition, identifying possible crowded locations, medical facilities and testing centers, Google announced Monday.
U.S. stocks extend gains in early trading Monday
U.S. stocks began the week in positive territory in early trading on Wall Street Monday.
WHO warns against 'complacency' in COVID-19 battle amid protests, public gatherings
The head of the World Health Organization warned Monday that governments should guard against complacency in the battle against the spread of COVID-19, especially because of public gatherings and protests...
'L.A.'s Finest' Season 2 premiere delayed amid protests
"L.A.'s Finest," Spectrum's "Bad Boys" spinoff series starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, will postpone its Season 2 premiere.
Pentagon relaxes travel restrictions caused by COVID-19
Defense Department conditions to allow service members and their families to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic have been met by most states and five nations, the Pentagon said Monday.