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Federal Resources Supply Co. awarded $134M for nursing homes' PPE
The federal government has inked a $134 million contract to the Federal Resources Supply Co. to provide personal protective equipment kits for medical personnel at more than 15,000 nursing home...
WTO chief Roberto Azevêdo announces resignation
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on Thursday announced plans to step down later this year, one year before his term's expiration.
Bank stocks oil prices spur Dow rebound after string of losses this week
Strong performances by bank stocks and rising oil prices caused U.S. markets to rise Thursday, recovering amid a new report of unemployment figures in the United States.
Bike commuting accelerated when bike-share systems rolled into town
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in cities where bike-share systems have been introduced, bike commuting increased by 20%, according to a new study.
Coronavirus forces sharp cuts to schools, healthcare in California, Newsom says
California faces a $9.7-billion drop in tax revenues for the fiscal year that ends in June, with a total projected deficit of $54.3 billion through the early summer of 2021.
CW Network will delay launch of its new TV season to January
The CW is delaying the launch of its original series until January, filling its fall line-up with acquired series from foreign broadcasters and streaming services.
California high court won't stop transfer of inmates to ICE during coronavirus crisis
California Supreme Court refuses to impose a moratorium on the transfer of immigrant inmates to ICE during the coronavirus crisis.
Microsoft announces agreement to acquire Metaswitch Networks
Microsoft said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Metaswitch Networks to expand its cloud-based telecom offerings.
Millions of older Americans face food insecurity
Older Americans were going hungry even before the coronavirus pandemic short-circuited the nation's food supply, a new poll finds.
Woman wins $2M lottery prize with same numbers that won her $50,000
A North Carolina woman won a $2 million Powerball prize using the same number combination that won her $50,000 just three years earlier.
Season Interrupted: Paul Skenes's career is about to take flight
Paul Skenes pitches, catches and slugs. The El Toro triple threat is headed for Air Force, where he plans to be 'either playing pro ball or flying jets.'
Seeing the universe through new lenses
A new study revealed hundreds of new strong gravitational lensing candidates based on a deep dive into data. The study benefited from the winning machine-learning algorithm in an international science...
Britain temporarily allows Northern Ireland-born residents to be treated as EU citizens
Britain's Home Office said Thursday all British and Irish citizens born in Northern Ireland will be treated as European Union citizens for immigration purposes.
Unlocking the gate to the millisecond CT
Researchers have developed a new multi-beam method for conducting CT scans that improve image quality whilst drastically cutting the required time to one millisecond.
Medium of a plague year: 6 stories from the present — and future — of TV
Television is likely to be remembered as the medium of our own plague year — an art form that kept its lights on as others' flickered out.TV, after all, is a mode...
Trump administration forms exit plan in case of election defeat in November
As required by federal law, the Trump administration has begun to plan for a potential transition of power next January if President Donald Trump is defeated in November.
'Like landing a person on the moon': A reality TV powerhouse adapts to coronavirus
With more than 40 series in production at one time, no network has had to adapt to the coronavirus outbreak quite like reality TV powerhouse Bravo.
Beer company's 'Clone Machine' allows video chatters to sneak away unnoticed
The makers of Coors Light beer unveiled a new service for the coronavirus era: A "Clone Machine" to allow video conference attendees to leave their cameras without being missed.
Federal Resources Supply Company awarded $134M for PPE for nursing homes
The federal government has inked a $134 million contract to the Federal Resources Supply Company to provide personal protective equipment kits for medical personnel at over 15,000 nursing home locations.
6 ways to speed up your home internet connection
As we all hunker down with video chats, streaming and online games, home internet for many households struggles to keep up with demand. A Carleton computer scientist has some tips...
Pop Smoke's posthumous album set for release in June
Pop Smoke's label, Victor Victor, will release a posthumous album from the late rapper on June 12.
Lloyd's of London to pay out up to $4.3B in coronavirus claims, on par with 9/11
British insurance market Lloyd's of London said Thursday it will likely pay out up to $4.3 billion due to the coronavirus pandemic, putting the crisis on a par with the...
Dow rebounds Thursday after string of losses this week
U.S. stocks declined on Wall Street early Thursday before recovering amid a new report of unemployment figures in the United States.
North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr to step down as intelligence committee chairman
North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr said Thursday he will step down as chairman of the Senate intelligence committee after reports that he's being investigated for selling stock at the start...
Oyster farming has a limited impact on vulnerable shorebirds
New research suggests oyster farming can safely coexist with four vulnerable shorebirds found along the Delaware Bayshore, including the federally threatened red knot.
Large workplaces vulnerable to coronavirus super-spread as economy reopens, experts warn
The former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says we should get back to work "differently" to keep outbreaks at bay.
Watch: Phil Rosenthal travels the world in 'Somebody Feed Phil' Season 3 trailer
Phil Rosenthal eats unique food in the latest trailer for Season 3 of Netflix documentary series, "Somebody Feed Phil."
How market manipulation in the age of pandemic is destroying traditional safe havens
The coronavirus pandemic has created enormous volatility in global financial markets but prices of safe haven assets such as gold and bitcoin are not surging, as one might expect, thanks...