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ADP/Moody's: U.S. shed 2.7 million jobs in May
U.S. companies cut 2.7 million more jobs during the month of May, a monthly report by ADP and Moody's Analytics said Wednesday.
'Batwoman' to cast new lead character after Ruby Rose exit
The CW's "Batwoman" will be featuring a new lead character that is not Kate Kane following the departure of star Ruby Rose.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world Wednesday
The president of the UN Economic and Social Council is calling for urgent action to help the growing number of countries already facing or at risk of "debt distress" because...
Sweden should have done more to combat coronavirus, health chief says
Sweden should have done more to combat the coronavirus, says the epidemiologist behind a national strategy that avoided the strict lockdowns seen in many other countries.
New Jersey's small, networked dairy farms are a model for a more resilient food system
Cow's milk is a major part of many Americans' diets because it contains key vitamins and calcium. But milk consumption has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other foods,...
Parasitic worms in your shellfish lead a creepy but popular lifestyle
If you're an oyster lover, seeing a shaggy worm slither across your appetizer is revolting—even though such worms are harmless to people. An internet search using the keywords "oyster" and...
Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged...
MBA: U.S. mortgage applications up nearly 20 percent over 2019
U.S. homebuyers are returning to the market in record numbers as much of the United States has begun to reopen following weeks of unease during the coronavirus pandemic.
Soccer return: Messi, Barcelona to play June 13; Ronaldo, Juventus on June 22
Soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are scheduled to return to the field in June after their seasons were suspended due to the coronavirus. Messi's Barcelona squad plays June...
How to build better highways in plants
As a plant grows, it moves cellular material from its version of manufacturing sites to the cell wall construction zone. Transporter proteins, called motor proteins, are thought to move these...
Meet the dads who can’t quit pinewood derby racing—even after their kids are over it
After his first race in an adult league, Dan Inman says, “I decided to roll up my sleeves and figure out how to be competitive.” (Heami Lee/)Popular Science’s Play issue is now...
Roosevelt completes carrier qualifications following COVID-19 battle
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt completed carrier qualifications on June 2, which the Navy describes as the last milestone in returning the aircraft carrier to sea as a ready,...
How a Hollywood VFX business built a tool to fight COVID-19
Culver City-based Zoic Studios, which produces visual effects for film and TV, sees growth in its Zoic Labs, which brings VFX skills to COVID-19 research.
U.N., Saudi Arabia raise $1.35B in Yemen humanitarian funds
Donors have pledged $1.3 billion for aid in war-torn Yemen but the total was well below the $2.4 billion the United Nations aimed to raise.
Richard Schiff says 'West Wing' cast reunion, script reading is in the works
Richard Schiff said on Twitter that he and his former "The West Wing" cast-mates are planning a reunion and script reading.
Why does crowd noise matter?
Sporting codes are restarting as part of easing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Australia, the NRL season has just restarted, the AFL will resume on June 11, and Super...
Stimulus that retrofits housing can reduce energy bills and inequity too
Stay-at-home orders and the economic crisis have increased the burden of energy costs on lower-income Australians. Poor housing quality and unequal access to home energy efficiency are hurting our most...
'Super Tuesday II': Joe Biden sweeps primaries in 7 states, D.C.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden picked up wins in every state that held primaries on Tuesday, plus Washington, D.C., and is now very close to clinching the party's official nomination.
Op-Ed: Coronavirus: Why California's small businesses may not survive
COVID-19 has revealed the deep vulnerabilities of California's bifurcated economy of immense tech wealth and low-paying service businesses.
Britain to change Hong Kong visa rules if China imposes security law
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he will overhaul the country's visa system creating a possible path to citizenship for some 3 million Hong Kong residents if China implements its...
U.S. accepts $200M South Korea proposal for furloughed USFK employees
The Pentagon said Tuesday it's accepted a $200 million proposal from South Korea to fund labor costs for Korean employees of United States Forces Korea, a move that comes as...
Pandemic could cost Australian universities $11 bn: lobby group
Australian universities could lose up to US$11 billion dollars as an indefinite coronavirus border closure locks out the foreign students who keep the sector afloat, the industry said Wednesday.
Trump signs international religious freedom executive order, visits shrine
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to allot at least $50 million a year for programs that advance international religious freedoms and to develop plans in countries that...
Washington accepts Seoul's funding proposal for furloughed Korean USFK employees
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it has accepted a roughly $200 million proposal from South Korea to fund labor costs for Korean national employees of United States Forces Korea amid...
Bike routing app uses space for cyclists
A navigation app that guides people on safer, more enjoyable bike journeys will be launched later this summer as social-distancing measures encourage more cyclists to take to the road.Developed by...
On This Day, June 3: Radical feminist author shoots Andy Warhol
On June 3, 1968, radical feminist author and actor Valerie Solanas shot artist Andy Warhol at his New York City studio The Factory.
Center for Democracy and Technology challenges Trump social media executive order
The Centers for Democracy and Technology filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit legal protections of social media companies that censure or edit user posts.