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Snapchat to stop promoting President Donald Trump's account
Snapchat announced Wednesday it will no longer promote President Donald Trump's profile on the app's "Discover" page.
Demands grow for 'green industrial revolution'
Campaigners demand the government prioritises the environment in any post-Covid-19 stimulus package.
Former UAW President Gary Jones pleads guilty to embezzling union funds
Former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones pleaded guilty to embezzling union funds and agreed to cooperate with an investigation into embezzlement by other officials.
Harvard museums tackle database updates, improvements
In the days since the pandemic sent Harvard’s museums online, many have been sharing their offerings with the public through virtual tours, talks, and gallery displays. But behind the scenes, staff members across...
Ancient burial site in Belize reveals when people started eating maize
Maize is a staple crop across much of the Americas, and new research suggests it's been that way for at least 4,700 years.
California counties resolved to reopen as coronavirus cases continue to rise
L.A. County's coronavirus testing sites have been operating under shortened hours because of protests as the county nears 2,500 COVID-19 deaths.
Dow climbs 527 points as positive economic data fuels gains on Wall Street
U.S. stocks continued gains on Wall Street Wednesday, fueled by positive economic figures.
COVID-19 pandemic causes 42% drop in ER visits nationwide, CDC reports
Visits to hospital emergency rooms across the country have dropped by more than 40 percent so far in 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to figures released...
'Heartbreaking': Coronavirus court closings push California adoptions into 2021
Coronavirus court closures create months long delays for adoptions
Disney pledges to donate $5 million toward social justice
The Walt Disney Company announced plans on Wednesday to donate $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice.
Listen: Eunkwang shares 'FoRest: Entrance' highlight medley
K-pop star Eunkwang released clips of "Have a Nice Day" and six other songs from his debut solo EP, "FoRest: Entrance."
AMC Theatres warns of up to $2.4 billion loss, flags 'going concern' doubts
The world's biggest cinema operator, AMC Entertainment, warned of losses of up to $2.4 billion due to the pandemic.
Funding and deals fly for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing
Emergent lands $628 million government contract as Novavax acquires a European firm
Watch: Liquor store's serial burglar identified as endangered quoll
An Australian hotel said the burglar that repeatedly triggered security alarms at the business' liquor store was finally identified by security cameras as a rare and endangered animal: a northern...
Snapchat to stop promoting Trump's account
Snap Inc said it would no longer promote U.S. President Donald Trump's account in Snapchat's Discover section, saying his inflammatory comments last week made the account ineligible for the curated...
Run the Jewels releases new album early, for free
Killer Mike and El-P released the album "Run the Jewels 4" two days early and for free in the hope of bringing "some joy."
Defense Secretary Mark Esper invited to Moscow Victory Day parade
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu invited U.S.Defense Secretary Mark Esper to Moscow's June 24 Victory Day parade during a telephone conversation.
California's legal pot industry faces year of decline because of coronavirus, Newsom warns
California's legal marijuana industry faces a year of decline as a result of the coronavirus, despite dispensaries being deemed essential businesses.
Discussion on education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Video: 01:00:00 Replay of a conversation between European experts on how space can help with post-millennials’ education and social lives, recorded on 3 June 2020.The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge...
Library’s steps toward restarting access to physical collections
Harvard’s libraries have provided access to extensive digital collections and services for decades, but the remarkable tangible collections they’ve built over centuries have been behind closed doors since March. Now, as Harvard plans...
Next-generation cockroach-inspired robot is small but mighty
Dubbed HAMR-JR, this microrobot is a half-scale version of the cockroach-inspired Harvard Ambulatory Microrobot or HAMR. About the size of a penny, HAMR-JR can perform almost all of the feats...
Trump administration threatens to ban Chinese passenger flights to U.S.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will ban Chinese airlines from operating any commercial flights in the United States unless Beijing loosens restrictions placed on U.S. carriers.
Look: The Weeknd calls on music industry to take action, give 'big'
The Weeknd encouraged record labels, streaming services and music executives to donate generously to social justice causes following George Floyd's death.
Positive economic data fuels gains on Wall Street Wednesday
U.S. stocks are on a roll and the gains continued on Wall Street Wednesday, fueled by positive economic figures.
USS Theodore Roosevelt ready for deployment following COVID-19 battle
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and its planes are ready to return to deployment status after a COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. 7th Fleet announced.
Fighting for disabled workers rights amid pandemic
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Ariella Barker, M.C./M.P.A. ’20, has spent her life taking on the workplace challenges faced by people with disabilities. As...
Pentagon chief Mark Esper says military force not yet needed to control protests
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday violent U.S. protests have not yet reached a point that requires military force, despite promises by President Donald Trump to send troops to areas...
'Astronomy Club': Netflix cancels sketch comedy series after one season
"Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show," executive produced by Kenya Barris, was canceled six months after its premiere.