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Versatile and stylish kegerators for your home
Keep it flowing. (Bence Boros via Unsplash/)The concept of an “essential” home appliance is sometimes objective. It may be difficult to convince some that a personal beer tap is one of those can’t-live-without...
Algorithm quickly simulates a roll of loaded dice
The fast and efficient generation of random numbers has long been an important challenge. For centuries, games of chance have relied on the roll of a die, the flip of a coin,...
President Donald Trump promises social media 'fairness' with new executive order
President Donald Trump is planning an executive order Thursday that aims to limit the power of social media companies, following a feud with Twitter over two posts that were flagged...
Another 2.1M in U.S. file for unemployment; 10-week total over 40M
The Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday another 2.1 million American workers have filed for unemployment benefits.
California reopening speeds up even as state hits 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
From barber shops to shopping malls to restaurants, many businesses shuttered for months began to come back to life this week as government officials rapidly lifted stay-at-home orders that helped...
California requires universal testing at nursing homes, overruling L.A. County
California's new guidelines come as other states are pushing for mass testing in nursing homes.
Coronavirus: a growing number of people are avoiding news
When the coronavirus pandemic really started to take hold in the UK in March, news consumption increased, as in many other countries. But, since then, our research shows that an...
Will movie theaters survive COVID-19?
The season of blockbusters is upon us, but theaters have been empty for months—and it's unclear what they'll show, or who will come, when they reopen. Derek Long focuses on...
British carrier EasyJet to cut up to 30% of total workforce
EasyJet said Thursday it plans to cut 4,500 jobs, roughly a third of its entire workforce, as it moves to withstand the economic impact of the coronavirus on the airline...
Businesses can build trust with consumers by unlocking data about their practices
Recent public demonstrations against climate change, human rights violations and industry practices that harm the environment reveal a growing public desire to participate in discussions about sustainability, safety and citizen's...
Quality of life in high-density apartments varies—here are 6 ways to improve it
We're building a lot of apartments in Australia. High-density precincts are being developed across our major cities. But these buildings and neighbourhoods are often not designed and managed in ways...
Del Mar Fairgrounds says it faces possible closure without financial aid
The general manager says the San Diego County property is in dire financial straits.
Op-Ed: In a nasty push, Republicans want immunity for companies that negligently spread COVID-19
Mitch McConnell is holding stimulus legislation hostage to keep businesses from paying for potentially culpable conduct during the pandemic.
States, cities challenge Trump mileage standards rollback
Nearly two dozen states and several cities on Wednesday filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards, saying science backed up the old regulations developed...
What to binge next: Horror TV shows
Here are 11 scary TV shows streaming now to deliver more scares than even the longest running horror movie franchises.
Famous birthdays for May 28: Gladys Knight, Rudy Giuliani
Musician John Fogerty turns 75 and singer Kylie Minogue turns 52, among the famous birthdays for May 28.
U.N. warns 14M in Latin America could go hungry due to pandemic
The U.N. World Food Programme warned that some 14 million people in Latin America could go hungry this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Police arrest UConn student linked to two killings, ending multistate manhunt
Police said late Wednesday officers arrested Peter Manfredonia in Maryland, bringing an end to a multistate manhunt for the university senior wanted in connection to two killings in Connecticut.
United States ends Iran nuclear deal waivers
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it was ending all sanctions waivers permitting foreign companies to work at Iran's nuclear facilities, further severing Washington from a 2015 accord.
House scraps vote on FISA bill; conducts first proxy floor vote in history
The House on Wednesday scrapped a vote to reauthorize surveillance authorities under the Foreign Surveillance Act, as it carried out the first proxy votes in its history.
New York Knicks hire three executives, give GM Scott Perry one-year extension
The New York Knicks added three executives and extended the contract of general manager Scott Perry as the organization continues to build around new team president Leon Rose.
O.C. company profited off fake coronavirus tests, prosecutors say
A Huntington Beach company falsely promised buyers an FDA-approved coronavirus home testing kit with results in 10 minutes, L.A. city attorney says.
Huntington Beach company profited off fake coronavirus tests, prosecutors say
Wellness Matrix Group falsely promised buyers an FDA-approved coronavirus home testing kit with results in 10 minutes, L.A. city attorney says.
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Using tree chemistry maps, high-resolution topography data, and computer models, researchers have uncovered new insights into the processes behind how life coevolved with our planet.
Green Bay star RB Aaron Jones wants to be 'Packer for life'
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones wants to finish his career with the organization but doesn't know if that will be possible.
Alberto Alesina, a pioneer of modern political economy, dies at 63
Alberto Alesina, one of the world’s most influential economists who applied economic analysis to thorny social and political problems and helped found the field of modern political economy, died Saturday at age 63...
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed
A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.
Canadian man receives package ordered 8 years earlier
A Toronto man said he was surprised and confused when a package showed up at his home containing a product he had ordered eight years earlier.