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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.
Biden captures Virgin Islands caucus
Former Vice President Joe Biden captured 91 percent of votes in the Virgin Islands caucuses Saturday to capture the Democratic nomination in that U.S. territory.
House Democrats unveil sweeping reforms against police misconduct
House Democrats on Monday introduced sweeping police reforms at the federal level, including measures that make it easier to prosecute officers in criminal and civil court.
Threats to global food security from emerging fungal crop pathogens
Amongst the world's most challenging problems is the need to feed an ever-growing global population sustainably.
Justice Dept. tries to revive convictions against Michael Flynn associate Bijan Rafiekian
The Justice Department wants to revive convictions on two charges against an associate of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though a federal court dismissed them last summer.
'Cheer,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race' lead Critics' Choice Real TV Awards nominees
"Cheer," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Queer Eye," Gwyneth Paltrow and Hasan Minhaj are nominated at this year's Critics' Choice Real TV Awards.
Twenty-one tips for making the most of your Apple subscriptions
You're already paying for your subscriptions, so you better get everything you can from them. (Daniel Korpai / Unsplash/)The number of Apple subscriptions you can sign up for has grown sharply. Today, monthly...
BP to lay off 10,000 workers due to depressed oil industry
BP said Monday it will cut about 10,000 jobs as it contends with lower oil prices and depressed demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 heightens water problems around the world
COVID-19 will unquestionably delay achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the latest global attempt to improve the quality of life of billions of people around the world by 2030.
Dunkin' Donuts to hire 25,000 workers in U.S.
U.S. coffee chain Dunkin' Donuts said Monday it is planning to hire 25,000 workers as state and local officials relax coronavirus-related business closures and stay-at-home orders.
Sun, sand and uncertainty: the promise and peril of a Pacific tourism bubble
Pacific nations have largely avoided the worst health effects of COVID-19, but its economic impact has been devastating. With the tourism tap turned off, unemployment has soared while GDP has...
Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute apologize to Faith Stowers for past 'hurt'
Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute apologized to former "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Faith Stowers for calling the police on her in 2018.
Repairing nature and 'building back better' in a post-COVID world
,The coronavirus pandemic has provoked a social, environmental and economic crisis unparalleled in the modern era. It is widely recognised, however, that crises represent unique opportunities for change. Rebecca Solnit,...
New study provides insights into how retailers have responded to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the retail sector, a new study by WMG, University of Warwick, and Blue Yonder has examined how retailers have responded to the situation. The study...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday
Travellers to Britain are now being required to go into quarantine for two weeks — a sweeping measure meant to halt the further spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at...
Kerry Washington celebrates black joy, humanity in 'Insecure'
"Scandal" alum Kerry Washington said directing the penultimate episode of "Insecure" Season 4 was a "privilege and delight."
British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair say new quarantine excessive
Three British airlines say a new government rule that forces incoming travelers to self-quarantine for two weeks as an anti-COVID-19 measure is an overreach that will cut into business.
Reusing chicken litter shows benefits
Chicken is the most consumed protein in the United States. According to the National Chicken Council, the U.S. produced more than 9.2 billion broiler chickens in 2019. US consumers spent...
The best waffle makers for a golden breakfast
Take home the best. (Mae Mu via Unsplash/)Only the unimaginative think waffles are just for breakfast. True connoisseurs know that they make a perfect meal any time of the day, topped with...
COVID-19: New York City enters first phase of reopening plan Monday
After months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City on Monday entered the first phase of its plan to lift all major COVID-19-related restrictions.
In Photos: Moments from Kerry Washington's career
Golden Globe nominated actress Kerry Washington, known for her roles in "Little Fires Everywhere" and "Scandal," recently delivered a speech to graduates during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a look back...
House Democrats to propose reforms targeting police misconduct
House Democrats plan to introduce sweeping police reforms at the federal level on Monday, including measures that make it easier to prosecute officers in criminal and civil court.
Air conditioner bumps the electric bill by 42%, increasing the risk of energy poverty
A new study published in Economic Modelling by researchers at Ca' Foscari University and CMCC shows that owning and using an air conditioner greatly increases the electricity bills of households,...
U.S. Soccer to consider repeal of ban on players kneeling
The United States Soccer Federation has a planned a board meeting, where they will discuss a repeal of their rules that require players to stand during the national anthem.
Lightning-fast algorithms can lighten the load of 3-D hologram generation
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new way of calculating simple holograms for heads-up displays (HUDs) and near-eye displays (NEDs). The method is up to 56 times faster...
COVID-19: New York City to enter first phase of reopening plan Monday
After months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City on Monday is set to enter the first phase of its plan to lift all major COVID-19-related restrictions.
North Korea answered phone call at liaison office, Seoul says
North Korea answered a phone call from the South at the inter-Korea liaison office in Kaesong, Seoul's unification ministry said late Monday.
New Zealand says coronavirus 'eliminated,' lifts all domestic restrictions
New Zealand has eliminated domestic transmission of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday as she announced the lifting of all restrictions on business and social interactions within the...