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In a pandemic, no one wants to touch it. Why cash has become the new Typhoid Mary
Many retailers and consumers fear handling dollars and cents during the coronavirus pandemic. Some experts say it will accelerate the transition to a cash-free U.S. economy.
Australian scientists set Internet speed record using single optical chip
Scientists in Australia have developed a novel optical chip that promises to dramatically boost Internet speeds.
In Photos: Naomi Campbell turns 50: a look back
Super model and actress Naomi Campbell turns 50 on May 22, 2020. Here's a look back at her life through the years.
Soccer: FC Cincinnati names Jaap Stam as new manager
Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati has named Jaap Stam as its new manager.
Watch: 'Tenet': John David Washington messes with time in new trailer
John David Washington gets the ability to alter the flow of time in the latest trailer for director Christopher Nolan's action-thriller, "Tenet."
Op-Ed: Cities can't defy state health orders by claiming to be 'sanctuaries' for businesses
Some cities are borrowing the 'sanctuary city' label from immigration to defy state stay-at-home orders. But there's a big difference.
High school and college STEM students build electric cars for kids with disabilities for free
A group of STEM students from Connecticut have come together to build electric carts from scratch and then give them to kids who use wheelchairs – for free. And the...
Famous birthdays for May 22: Naomi Campbell, Ginnifer Goodwin
Model/actor Naomi Campbell turns 50 and actor Ginnifer Goodwin turns 42, among the famous birthdays for May 22.
Fantasy football: Chiefs' Edwards-Helaire, Vikings' Jefferson should produce as rookies
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire are among the top rookies UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler expects to break out in...
Newspapers report on car safety recalls less when manufacturers advertise more with them
Is the reporting of media outlets biased in favor of firms that advertise with them? A new study looked at the relationship between advertising by car manufacturers in U.S. newspapers...
FCC greenlights tougher restrictions on robocalls
Federal regulators are stepping up the war on robocalls. The problem has exploded to five billion calls a month, amounting to about 14 calls per person. But now the FCC...
NFL owners considering onside kick change, extra referee
As the NFL attempts to start its season on time amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 32 league owners will vote on a list of rule changes.
Ventura County reopens dine-in restaurants and many stores
Ventura County gets OK to reopen restaurants and many retail stores
Michelle Obama launches coalition to increase voter registration, engagement
Former first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday launched a coalition of 31 mayors under her When We All Vote initiative, aimed at increasing voter registration and civic engagement for the...
Some California courts start to reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease
Among the California counties reopening courts: Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Monterey
CDC issues reopening guidelines for schools, transit and businesses after weeks of delay
The CDC laid out detailed guidelines for reopening schools, restaurants, transit systems and other businesses.
CDC issues reopening guidelines for schools, transit and businesses after weeks of delay
The CDC laid out detailed guidelines for reopening schools, restaurants, transit systems and other businesses.
How Facebook's Libra will differ from other cryptocurrencies
Facebook announced plans this week to launch Libra, a global digital currency. With backing from PayPal, Uber, Visa and Mastercard, Libra would allow users without bank accounts or credit cards...
Disney, Universal, SeaWorld in Florida plan for reopenings with restrictions
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in Florida plan limited reopenings in June or early July, with guest restrictions, after being shuttered 11 or more weeks due to the...
Coronavirus is already changing the book industry. Here's how
How bad is it for local bookstores, really? Will publishing change for good after the coronavirus pandemic?Like most others, the book industry is holding its breath and counting its meager...
USDA to provide up to $1B in guaranteed loans to rural businesses, farmers
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Thursday that agricultural producers not eligible for certain USDA loans programs will be able to receive up to $1 billion in guaranteed loans.
Disney, Universal, SeaWorld in Florida plan June openings with restrictions
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in Florida plan limited reopenings in June, with guest restrictions, after being shuttered nine weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NASA’s Citizen Science Experts Live on Reddit, May 22nd, 1-3pm EST to Answer Questions from the Public!
You can do real NASA science right now, from your own home. Just join one of NASA’s citizen science projects! From projects designed to study our planet’s biodiversity, to studying the sun,...
NASA’s Citizen Science Experts Live on Reddit
Eyebrow: Citizen Science NewsBody: May 22nd, 1-3pm EST to Answer Questions from the Public! You can do real NASA science right now, from your own home. We are here to answer your questions! Link: Learn...
Nancy Pelosi: $3.6B a 'small price to pay' for vote-by-mail efforts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that $3.6 billion earmarked for vote-by-mail efforts in the latest coronavirus stimulus package is "a small price to pay for our democracy."
California lawmakers say state unemployment help still isn't coming fast enough amid coronavirus
Legislators criticize the state Employment Development Department, citing phone and computer problems. Agency's director says incoming funding will help.
Michigan’s dam failures are just a small part of America’s aging infrastructure problem
America has 90,000 damns listed in its national inventory, including the Hoover Dam, seen here. However, many of them are in need of repair. (Pixabay/)Two broken dams in midland Michigan have prompted the...
USDA scales back oversight of genetically modified crops
Companies will determine whether biotech products need regulatory review