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Vladimir Putin reschedules Russian Victory Day parade for June 24
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday the government will stage the Victory Day parade in about a month, after it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'American Horror Stories' spinoff series announced by FX
FX announced on Tuesday a new "American Horror Story" spinoff series from creator Ryan Murphy, titled "American Horror Stories."
Research highlights the economic costs of workplace bullying
Findings from a new NUI Galway study on workplace bullying, led by Dr. John Cullinan of the Discipline of Economics and Dr. Margaret Hodgins from the Discipline of Health Promotion,...
Facebook renames digital currency service to Novi
After criticism about launching cryptocurrency, Facebook said Tuesday it's rebranding its digital wallet with a new name, Novi.
Ex-Pirates infielder Jung-Ho Kang banned for year by Korean baseball
South Korea's Korean Baseball Organization has suspended former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung-Ho Kang for a year after a string of drunk driving incidents, including one he had as a Major...
California battle over reopening churches isn't over despite new coronavirus rules
The state's plan will alter religious services in dramatic ways, and it's unlikely to end the push by some churches to allow more regular worship operations.
Gallup: More Americans getting used to low-contact business
Americans have sharply increased their use of low-contact commerce like curbside and virtual services, new research showed Tuesday.
J.K. Rowling to release new book 'The Ickabog' online
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling shared the first two chapters of "The Ickabog," a new children's book she is serializing for free online.
'Fresh Off the Boat,' 'Kim's Convenience' set table reads for charity
The casts of "Fresh Off the Boat" and "Kim's Convenience" are joining forces for a live-streamed table read in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to raise money...
California allows many more retail stores to reopen
The existing guidance for retailers now applies statewide. It marks the latest move to slowly reopen California's economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Survival of the fittest and most agile will make or break retailers as lockdown eases
Customers panic buying in droves, running out of stock on many basic essentials, and imposing product purchase restrictions may now be less of a headache for retailers, but plenty of...
Canada not immune to the virus of COVID-19 conspiracies
CBC News has devoted a considerable number of resources to fact-checking COVID-19 claims in an effort to combat what some have described as “a pandemic of misinformation."
Ethicists: We need more flexible tools for evaluating gene-edited food
Is there now a way to genetically engineer crops to create food that people can confidently consider natural?
New report reveals impact of minimum unit pricing for alcohol on small retailers
The Scottish Government's minimum unit pricing policy has been implemented as intended by small retailers in Scotland, according to new research carried out by the University of Stirling.
Ontario won't specify COVID-19 'hotspots' even as premier urges testing
Premier Doug Ford is pleading with people who live in Ontario’s COVID-19 “hotspots” to get tested for the virus — but officials won’t specify which neighbourhoods have been hardest hit.
Get to know the safety features on Uber, Tinder, and other popular apps
Some apps let you contact emergency services with a simple, discreet tap. (Uber/)The apps you use every day can keep you safe—whether you're on a date you've arranged online, calling a car, arranging...
How the coronavirus increases terrorism threats in the developing world
As the coronavirus reaches developing countries in Africa and Asia, the pandemic will have effects beyond public health and economic activity. As the disease wreaks its havoc in areas poorly...
Mathematicians reveal the science behind figure skating
A new mathematical model developed by University of Alberta scientists shows how figure skaters move across the ice—and could help professional skaters hone their technique or prevent injuries.
PlayStation announces new State of Play with 'Last of Us Part II'
PlayStation has announced that a new State of Play focusing on "The Last of Us Part II" will be livestreamed on Wednesday at 4 p.m. EDT.
If you took to growing veggies in the coronavirus pandemic, then keep it up when lockdown ends
The COVID-19 pandemic produced a run on the things people need to produce their own food at home, including vegetable seedlings, seeds and chooks.
Gig economy may hold some hope for jobs in age of COVID-19
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are out of work as a result of COVID-19, but a QUT expert says some may find new jobs through digital platforms, particularly in areas...
After coronavirus closures, reopening schools demands collaboration
Across Canada, many parents, educational policy experts and educators are now looking at possibly late August or early September as they consider how schools can safely reopen amid the unknowns...
NASCAR: Kyle Busch takes lead on final lap to win Xfinity race
Kyle Busch used a side-draft technique to propel his car into the lead on the final lap and win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 Monday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Saudi Arabia to ease some restrictions this week, the rest in June
Officials in Saudi Arabia said Tuesday they will relax coronavirus-related curfews and other restrictions for most of the country this week and they will be fully lifted nationwide next month.
Afghanistan government to release 900 Taliban prisoners
The government in Afghanistan said Tuesday it will release 900 more Taliban prisoners as part of a cease-fire agreement with the militant group.
Democrats plot a disinformation counteroffensive for 2020 campaigns
Despite sophisticated tools to detect and track disinformation, Democrats still fail at confronting false content. A major tactical shift is underway.
Letters to the Editor: Why it's reasonable for liquor stores but not churches to be deemed 'essential'
Hundreds of people gather at the same time in a church, allowing the coronavirus to spread easily. The same isn't true for liquor stores.
Op-Ed: Why democracies do better at surviving pandemics
In the coronvirus crisis, authoritarian governments have shown the brittleness of their power while democracies have revealed their innate resilience.