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'Grease Sing-A-Long' airing June 7 on CBS
CBS announced Friday that it would air "Grease Sing-A-Long" on June 7. This edition of the movie musical includes lyrics subtitled on the screen.
Some outdoor museums may open, Newsom says, but what's an outdoor museum?
The definition depends on whom you ask, as Gov. Gavin Newsom says some attractions in certain counties can reopen. L.A. County says not here.
Grading on a curve? Why AI systems test brilliantly but stumble in real life
The headline in early 2018 was a shocker: “Robots are better at reading than humans.” Two artificial intelligence systems, one from Microsoft and the other from Alibaba, had scored slightly higher than...
U.S. layoffs surged to record high of 11.4 million in March
U.S. layoffs soared in March to a record 11.4 million after state and local governments closed restaurants, bars, movie theaters and other nonessential businesses in response to the intensifying viral...
JC Penney makes $17M interest payment amid reports of bankruptcy
Big box retailer JC Penney said in a federal filing it's made a $17 million interest payment amid reports that the company is preparing for bankruptcy.
'The Good Fight': CBS All Access renews series for Season 5
"The Good Fight," starring Christine Baranski, will return for a fifth season but end Season 4 early due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Institute for Government: Boris Johnson, Theresa May put British servants at risk during Brexit
An independent British think tank on Friday accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former leader Theresa May of failing to protect civil servants during months-long negotiations to exit the European...
A data-driven response to a pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge how societies and institutions function at macro and micro scales. In the United States, the novel coronavirus has affected everything from the economy to elections — and...
Where do I need to wear a mask? The rules vary across Southern California
Masks are required outdoors in Los Angeles city and county, but the rules are different in Orange County, Riverside County and elsewhere.
UnitedHealth, Microsoft launch app to aid employees' return to work
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft launched a new smartphone app Friday that's designed to help employers safely allow their staffs to return to work.
New U.S. rule aimed at Huawei's influence focuses on semiconductor suppliers
The U.S. administration on Friday moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action that could ramp up tensions with China.
Without intervention, model shows COVID-19 will drag at least 3.6 million Indonesians into poverty
The COVID-19 lockdowns are projected to cause a decline in economic growth due to the restrictions on labour activities and economic production.
Racing returns to Churchill Downs, Santa Anita
Worldwide horse racing continues a return to action as pandemic restrictions are lifted, and Churchill Downs names new Kentucky Derby qualifying races.
Watch: Loose tiger lassoed on street in Mexican suburb
A surprised witness on a street in Mexico captured video of the surreal moment a loose tiger was lassoed by a man wearing a cowboy hat.
Experts: Slowdown in business travel may hurt meetings, help planet
Business travelers no longer can head to airports or hit the road to meet clients or make sales pitches in person. But experts say online platforms cannot completely replace the...
Who's in charge of lifting U.S. lockdowns?
In a nation with more than 90,000 governments, responses to the coronavirus pandemic have highlighted the challenges posed by the United States' system of federalism, where significant power rests with...
Soccer returns in empty stadiums: Research shows home advantage disappears
For millions of football fans, we've had nothing but repeats to watch to get our fix in recent months. But starting from May 16, elite European football kicks off, courtesy...
Korean instant noodle sales soar amid pandemic
Manufacturers of instant noodles in South Korea are seeing increased sales this year as more people opt to eat at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SK Telecom to launch high-security smartphone
SK Telecom, South Korea's top mobile operator, announced it expects to launch the world's first smartphone equipped with quantum security technology later this month.
Scientists study the impact of renewable energy on the economies of countries
Researchers at SUSU School of Economics and Management have analyzed the use of renewable energy sources for the economies of G7 countries. The study revealed the relationship between the economic...
Commerce Dept.: U.S. retail sales fell by record 16.4% in April
Retail sales in the United States saw a record decline of 16.4 percent in April, a sizable drop that was caused by weeks of closures related to the coronavirus pandemic,...
Strong locks to protect your bike against theft
Keep your wheels where you want them. (Josh Bean via Unsplash/)Heist film fans know that for every security system that can’t be beat, there’s someone who can beat it. Protecting your bike is...
This Hamilton woman fought COVID-19 from a hospital bed for 41 days — she leaves a changed person
When Helen Keene entered St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, she had COVID-19 and wasn't sure if she'd ever leave. She beat the virus on Wednesday.
An inmate's love for math leads to new discoveries
There are many examples of mathematical breakthroughs achieved in prison. Maybe the most famous is from the French mathematician Andre Weil, who came up with his hugely influential conjectures while...
Editorial: How long will L.A.'s coronavirus rules last? That all depends on you
How we handle the coming weeks will determine how fast we can return to whatever the new normal of post-pandemic life looks like.
In Britain, bumpy rollout for new coronavirus rules
British prime minister's call for 'common sense' in fighting coronavirus falls flat
California schools face 'devastating' coronavirus cuts as they struggle to reopen
The coronavirus recession leads to California budget plan with major cuts to education.
No slacking allowed: Companies keep careful eye on work-from-home productivity during COVID-19
Heads up, Canadians working from home. If you thought your new arrangement was a licence to slack off, think again. The boom in people doing their jobs off site during...