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U.S. ranks 24th in newly released 2020 Environmental Performance Index
The United States isn't doing a very good job of protecting the environment, according to researchers at Yale and Columbia universities.
Congress passes PPP loan reform bill aimed at helping struggling restaurants
The new version of the Paycheck Protection Program loosens rules on how businesses can spend their money
CIF trying to develop plans for return to high school sports
Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod wants a plan ready by end of month as the CIF continues to plan for the 2020-21 school year.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks for full ID of all police, forces responding to D.C. protests
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing concern about the "increased militarization" in response to police brutality demonstrations.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite snap five-day winning streak with slight losses
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both fell slightly as trading closed on Wall Street Thursday, ending a streak of five consecutive sessions with gains.
New Visa Restrictions will Make the U.S. Economic Downturn Worse
The Trump administration is expected to set limits on a popular program that allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their student visas. The...
Facebook to block ads from state-controlled media
Facebook said Thursday that starting this summer it will no longer allow state-controlled media to run ads on its network out of an abundance of caution against 2020 election interference.
Q&A: Coronavirus has shown the need for a global health system – but revealed its weaknesses too
We are seeing a failure of global health governance in response to Covid-19 because there are too many agencies with different interests, according Professor Colin McInnes, pro-vice chancellor at Aberystwyth...
Australian man's first-ever scratch-off lottery ticket wins $70,000
An Australian man who bought his first scratch-off lottery ticket at the urging of a store clerk ended up returning to give her a reward when he scored a $70,000...
Alstom and Snam execs agree to develop hydrogen trains in Italy
Alstom announced Thursday that it has agreed with Snam on a plan to develop hydrogen-powered trains in Italy next year.
How maize became a key food source in Central America 4,700 years ago
About 9,000 years ago in the Balsas River Valley of southwestern Mexico, hunter-gatherers began domesticating teosinte, a wild grass. Fast-forward to the present, and what was a humble perennial has...
Rockstar Games to temporarily shut down 'Grand Theft Auto Online' in honor of George Floyd
Rockstar Games has announced it will shut down access to games "Grand Theft Auto Online" and "Red Dead Redemption Online" in honor of George Floyd.
Watch: Stray Kids unveil new single 'Go'
K-pop group Stray Kids shared a teaser for "Go," the lead single from its forthcoming album of the same name.
The best gaming headphones for an immersive experience
Great audio and clear communication for your online contests. (Alex Haney via Unsplash/)As much as virtual reality is now the standard for immersive gaming, you’d be surprised what a really great pair of...
Seniors boil down months of research into a 3-minute thesis pitch
College seniors spend months researching and writing their senior theses, becoming experts on niche topics in a broad range of fields, from physics to philosophy. Those who enter the Pitch Your Thesis Competition,...
Labs across Canada tracking COVID-19 mutations to understand which are circulating and compare internationally
A network of laboratories across Canada is studying mutations in the genetic footprint of COVID-19 to track patterns of transmission across the country and internationally.
Sturgill Simpson to perform live stream concert Friday
Country music singer Sturgill Simpson will perform a free virtual show for fans from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.
Listen: Kane Brown releases new song 'Worldwide Beautiful'
Country music star Kane Brown released the song "Worldwide Beautiful" and will donate proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Almost everything you know about cheese is wrong
A cheese shop will give you tons of options you may not find in the grocery store. (Stan Horaczek /)A bag of pre-shredded cheese from the supermarket can really come in handy...
Largest U.S. mall operator sues Gap for missed rent payments
Simon Property Group, the largest mall operator in the United States, is suing clothing retailer Gap for $66 million for unpaid rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
House to hold hearing on police brutality, racial profiling next week
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say they will hold a hearing next week to probe racial profiling and police brutality in the wake of widespread protests against the police...
Ring found in package of beans returned to grocery store worker
A gold ring found in a package of beans was returned to its grocery store worker owner after taking a journey of nearly 125 miles.
'Chernobyl' leads BAFTA TV Awards nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominees for the 2020 Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy TV Craft Awards on Thursday.
New learning spaces: Interaction between stakeholders and development of a school's operational culture
New modern physical school spaces require open communication between stakeholders in order to be transformed into meaningful learning environments, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Pre-existing...
New visa restrictions will make the US economic downturn worse
The Trump administration is expected to set limits on a popular program that allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their student visas. The...
European Central Bank adds $672 billion in coronavirus aid
The European Central Bank said Thursday it will add $672 billion to its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program to help stabilize member states' economies during the coronavirus crisis.
Summit aims to raise $7 billion for global vaccinations
A global summit to raise more than $7 billion to fund vaccinations in low-income nations began Thursday with a $337 million contribution from the European Union.
Small see-through container improves plant micrografting
A transparent container allows easy and quick grafting of very young plants, with benefits for agriculture and plant research.