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New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic.
Watch: Cat rescued from narrow gap between brick walls in California
Animal services officers in California shared video of the rescue of a cat that somehow ended up trapped in the narrow gap between two brick walls.
Trump cuts ties to World Health Organization
President Donald Trump on Friday announced he's cutting ties with the World Health Organization during a pandemic that's killed more than 362,000 people worldwide.
Reversing course, Ford says he is now considering regional reopening of Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he's considering a regional, phased approach to reopening the province amid the COVID-19 pandemic — an option he had previously resisted.
Legal scholar’s new website offers a picture of the criminal justice system
Using a small subset of death-eligible murder cases, a new database launched by a Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor offers a glimpse into the criminal justice system – more specifically the...
Roger Federer named highest-paid athlete with $106M income
Roger Federer became the first tennis player in the history to land the top spot in Forbes' annual rankings of the world's highest-paid athletes after he earned $106.3 million from...
Coronavirus stimulus payments mistaken for junk mail; IRS issues clarification
The U.S. Treasury has alerted taxpayers that some coronavirus stimulus payments are being sent out as a prepaid debit cards in plain white envelopes.
Solution to century-old math problem may predict infectious disease transmission
The solution to a century-old math problem could help modelers predict infectious disease transmission without relying on time-intensive computer models.
A Bargain Hunter’s Paradox
Have you ever wanted to buy something, but waited patiently until it went on sale? Studies show that up to one third of customers shop strategically for the best deals....
Uber introduces $50 Hourly rate option
Uber launched a new feature called Hourly that allows riders to book trips by the hour and add destinations within that time frame as needed, the company announced Friday.
Tesla: Elon Musk qualifies for $770 million compensation
Tesla announced in its Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that founder Elon Musk has qualified for a compensation package worth some $770 million after the company reached...
Will small-business owners go to jail for breaking coronavirus rules? We'll find out
L.A. is prosecuting more than 70 businesses so far for allegedly flouting COVID-19 rules. The group includes pet groomers, salons and smoke shops.
Watch: World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight
The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
Listen: Twice shares 'More & More' highlight medley
K-pop stars Twice released clips of "Make Me Go" and six other songs from their forthcoming mini album "More & More."
L.A. pro teams band together to inform county supervisors how games can resume
Casey Wasserman, leader of the sports and entertainment division of an L.A. county task force, authored the plan along with all nine major pro sports teams.
Beyond the garnish: Will a new type of produce get the microgreen light?
Microgreens. They're leafy green vegetables that are relatively new to the dining room, but a new study indicates that they will be welcome company at the table.
F-35 costs falling, Pentagon estimates indicate
Acquisition of F-35 fighter planes will be less expensive, with development and procurement costs down 7.1 percent, a Defense Department assessment indicates.
Battle between Trump and states over car pollution heads to court
California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the...
Can government stimulus programs boost consumer spending?
The world has been experiencing an unprecedented economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of economic activities have shut down, causing contractions in global output, as well...
Stocks tumble ahead of Trump's China press conference
President Donald Trump's upcoming news conference on China on Friday shook up stocks in morning trading on Wall Street, as the White House could respond to the communist country's action...
CVS opens 1,000 drive-through COVID-19 testing sites across 30 states
U.S. pharmacy chain CVS on Friday opened 1,000 additional COVID-19 drive-through test sites at locations across more than 30 states and in Washington, D.C.
Solution to century-old math problem could predict transmission of infectious diseases
A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem—the discrete diffusion equation in finite space.
Report: Consumer spending falls 13.6 percent despite stimulus handouts
The Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday that consumer spending fell 13.6 percent in April despite personal income and disposable personal income increasing, a sign that consumers are holding on...
U.N. expert: Repatriation of North Korea workers delayed amid COVID-19
A member of the United Nations Panel of Experts of the U.N. Security Council says North Korea may have delayed the repatriation of state-sanctioned guest workers from overseas.
PFAS-making plant wasn't inspected for years, US EPA watchdog says
GenX emission control compliance was tracked via reports from company
Video: Europe's Spaceport, back to business
Workers are returning to Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana to resume preparations for Vega and Ariane 5 launches. Construction of the new Ariane 6 launch pad has also restarted.
Season Interrupted: Culver City's Mekhi Evans-Bey was there for his mother
The coronavirus ended Mekhi Evans-Bey's track season, then it came for his mother, who credits the Culver City standout for taking care of her.