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Orange County hopes to open malls, restaurants other retail soon
coronavirus: Orange County hopes to open malls and restaurants soon
Coronavirus lockdown stifles Southern California home sales. But prices edge up
Home sales were down considerably in Southern California in April, but the Southland's median sales price continued to climb.
Dow falls 300 points as banks, retailers flop
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 390 points on Tuesday, following poor performances by bank stocks and retailers.
Due to COVID-19, anyone can now tune into Microsoft’s annual coding conference for free
Every year, big tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Facebook use developer conferences to entice coders to work on apps, devices, and other software to run on their respective platforms. The pandemic,...
Watch: 90-year-old 'Gaming Grandma' dubbed world's oldest gaming YouTuber
A 90-year-old Japanese woman known as the "Gaming Grandma" has been awarded a Guinness World Record as the oldest gaming YouTuber.
Hungary's parliament votes to ban legal recognition of trans people
Hungary's parliament voted Tuesday to approve new legislation that bans legal recognition of transgender people.
'Greenleaf' Season 5 to premiere June 23, spinoff in the works
OWN announced a premiere date for the fifth and final season of "Greenleaf" and plans for a spinoff series.
New York court rules state must stage Democratic primary in June
A three-judge panel in New York City ruled Tuesday the state of New York must stage its Democratic presidential primary next month, rejecting arguments that it should be canceled due...
Watch: NCT 127 shares 'Punch' video
K-pop group NCT 127 released a video for "Punch," a new single from its repackaged album "#127 Neo Zone: The Final Round."
The best high-tech security kits for your whole home
A little protection goes a long way. (Alan J. Hendry via Unsplash/)A home security system is so much more than a break-in deterrent—it’s a way to keep tabs on every type of...
HHS taps Virginia company to expand U.S. production of crucial drugs
U.S. health officials on Tuesday awarded a $354 million contract to a Virginia company in a bid to expand the production of pharmaceuticals in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy transfers 90 sailors from quarantine to USS Kidd
Nearly 90 sailors have been moved from quarantine to the USS Kidd this week to replace the caretaker crew that has been on the ship since it docked in San...
Pier 1 Imports to close all stores; blames pandemic
Pier 1 Imports plans to shutter all of its retail operations three months after declaring bankruptcy, the company announced Tuesday.
GM develops semi-autonomous system to rival Tesla's autopilot
A General Motors executive said Tuesday that GM is developing a new semi-autonomous driving system to rival Tesla's autopilot.
Facebook fined $9 million over Canadian privacy concerns
Facebook has been ordered to pay a $9-million penalty after making "false or misleading claims about the privacy of Canadians' personal information," according to a news release from the Competition...
Senate panel approves Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief
The Senate intelligence committee voted Tuesday to approve Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee, to take over as national intelligence director.
Ontario education minister expected to announce plan for schools as families await news
Students in Ontario have been out of class since mid-March as the province tries to curb the COVID-19 outbreak.
Experts lead the charge in rethinking how we work
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may...
UNC track coach dribbles basketball a mile in 4 minutes, 37 seconds
A University of North Carolina track coach paid tribute to one of the school's most famous alumni by unofficially breaking a world record for dribbling a basketball for a full...
Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy delay joint tour until summer 2021
Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy's North American Hella Mega tour has been delayed until summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fox renews 'Last Man Standing,' 'The Resident'
"Last Man Standing," starring Tim Allen, was renewed for Season 9, while "The Resident," with Matt Czuchry, will return for Season 4.
Sony announces new PS4 Pro console inspired by 'Last of Us Part II'
Sony announced a new "The Last of Us Part II"-themed PlayStation 4 Pro console will launch alongside the game on June 19.
Game-changing technologies to transform food systems
In the next three decades, humans will need a 30 to 70 percent increase in food availability to meet the demand from an increasing population. And the global food system...
Watch: Escaped bull blocks traffic, damages police car
Police in Britain said a bull that escaped from a slaughterhouse managed to damage a police car and caused traffic backups before being recaptured.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new...
Geometry Points to Coronavirus Drug Target Candidates
A new mathematical model predicts areas on a virus that might be especially vulnerable to disabling treatments -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
South Korea police probe reports of vandalized Maseratis, Bentleys
An increasing number of luxury vehicles are being reportedly vandalized in South Korea in wealthy neighborhoods amid perceptions of rising socioeconomic inequality in the country.
Trump tax cuts and tariffs may make a U.S. coronavirus recession worse
Even before the coronavirus outbreak pushed the U.S. into what is likely a recession, benefits from Trump's policies were largely offset by costs.