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As protesters pack L.A. County streets, new concerns over coronavirus mount
Public health officials continued to warn that the virus has not changed, despite eased restrictions allowing some businesses to reopen and larger gatherings to take place.
Monitoring environmental exposures in dogs could be early warning system for human health
Man's best friend may also be man's best bet for figuring out how environmental chemicals could impact our health.
A good egg: Robot chef trained to make omelettes
A team of engineers have trained a robot to prepare an omelette, all the way from cracking the eggs to plating the finished dish, and refined the 'chef's' culinary skills...
'Two Doors Down' renewed for a fifth season at BBC Two
BBC Two announced Monday that comedy series "Two Doors Down" has been renewed for a fifth season.
Monitoring environmental exposures in dogs could be early warning system for human health
Man's best friend may also be man's best bet for figuring out how environmental chemicals could impact our health. Researchers from North Carolina State University and Duke University's Nicholas School...
Look: BTS shares family portrait ahead of 7th anniversary
K-pop group BTS released a new photo in honor of its anniversary, following news its "DNA" music video passed 1 billion views on YouTube.
Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rico union, investor
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a labor union and a hedge fund that argued a government oversight board created to improve the island's financial stability is illegitimate.
Want to support an L.A. bookstore? Here are 22 to order from
With curbside pickup and even some in-store visits available, there's no reason to buy books at an online mega-store. Here's a list of locals instead.
Clever computing puts millions into charities' hands
Charities can now begin accessing millions of pounds more in donations thanks to a small shift in how people can donate.
Anthony Saich on future of Beijing’s relationship with Hong Kong
With the National Party Congress, China’s annual legislative session, concluded, the Ash Center sat down with Director Anthony Saich, Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, to discuss a new security law that could define...
U.S. stocks rise to begin June on 2-week win streak
U.S. stocks rose Monday to begin the month of June after two consecutive weeks of solid growth.
Improving teaching quality through qualitative feedback... using machines
Student Evaluation of Teaching, or SET, is commonly used in higher education as feedback for course instructors' performance. Students rate their teachers quantitatively, scoring their performance on a numerical scale...
How a new biotech rule will foster distrust with the public and impede progress in science
In May, federal regulators finalized a new biotechnology policy that will bring sweeping changes to the U.S. food system. Dubbed "SECURE," the rule revises U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations over...
Pod-based vaping products more addictive than other e-cigarettes, study finds
Pod-based e-cigarettes may be more addictive than other tobacco products, according to an analysis published Monday showing that JUUL and other pods deliver nearly 60 percent more nicotine than regular...
British schools, retailers reopen amid looser coronavirus restrictions
Retailers and schools across Britain reopened on Monday as the government formally relaxed coronavirus restrictions that kept them closed for months.
WWE launches free version of WWE Network
WWE launched a free version of the WWE Network streaming service with more than 15,000 titles available.
Apple, Amazon, Walmart, Target close some stores over rioting
Several major retailers are closing stores and limiting hours in locations affected by looting and vandalism during nationwide protests related to the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Forget 'murder hornets', European wasps in Australia decapitate flies and bully dingoes
The impacts of invasive mammals such as feral horses and feral cats have featured prominently in the media over the years.
HP’s new high-res VR headset aims for deeper immersion with less nausea
Notice the new tracking cameras on the outside of the headset. (HP /)Virtual reality’s march toward mainstream acceptance has continued slowly along, but now HP is hoping its new $599 Reverb G2 headset...
Senate returns to face bill for 2nd stimulus payment, George Floyd protests
The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to work toward another economic stimulus package and face challenges posed by national outcry over the issue of police brutality.
Supply chain innovation can reduce coronavirus food shortages
Food security is an essential issue brought to light by COVID-19.
Climbing out from coronavirus: Northern California county sags under weight of economic crash
Their remoteness hasn't spared them from the economic fallout of the shutdown. And the sparsity of COVID-19 cases in this Northern California county has only made the restrictive measures hobbling...
Trump's response to the coronavirus disaster causes trouble for his campaign
Voter dissatisfaction with Trump's pandemic response puts him on defense in Iowa, a state he won by a wide margin in 2016
Giving soft robots feeling
One of the hottest topics in robotics is the field of soft robots, which utilizes squishy and flexible materials rather than traditional rigid materials. But soft robots have been limited due to their...
British soap 'Coronation Street' to resume filming on June 9
ITV soap opera "Coronation Street" will resume production starting on June 9, the British network has announced.
Nick Cannon, Ariana Grande and more stars join protests
Nick Cannon, Ariana Grande and other celebrities took to the streets and joined protests across the country.
Canada's farmland is a wise investment—during and after the coronavirus
COVID-19 has put the world's economies on pace for the most dramatic contraction since the Great Depression. With the world's major economies on track for the largest quarterly decline in...
Plum pickings: ancient fruit ripe for modern plates
A little-known indigenous fruit, which is one of the earliest-known plant foods eaten in Australia, could be the next big thing in bush foods.