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IEA outlook: Global demand for oil in 2020 to see historic decline

6 years ago from UPI

The International Energy Agency said in an outlook Thursday it expects global oil demand to decline by 8.6 million barrels a day for 2020, a drop fueled by the coronavirus...

FBI seizes phone of Sen. Richard Burr in stock selloff inquiry, reports say

6 years ago from UPI

FBI agents have seized a cellphone from North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr as part of an investigation into his selling personal stock ahead of the coronavirus crisis, according to multiple...

'Fortnite' heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X at launch

6 years ago from UPI

Epic Games announced it's popular online multiplayer shooter, "Fortnite," will be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when the new consoles launch later this year.

Watch: Family grows 113-pound jackfruit in back yard

6 years ago from UPI

An Indian man is seeking Guinness World Records recognition for a 113.3-pound jackfruit that grew in his family's back yard.

Delaying primaries helps protect incumbents as well as voters

6 years ago from Physorg

Nineteen states, including Wyoming, Hawaii and Maryland, have postponed or canceled their primary elections. To many Americans, the idea that states might cancel or postpone their primaries as a response...

Unique payout Alaskans get from oil wealth could be at risk

6 years ago from Physorg

Alaska has no income or statewide sales taxes, and it cuts residents a check every year from its oil wealth.

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

6 years ago from Physorg

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let...

Ousted director to testify that Trump administration was unprepared for pandemic

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Rick Bright testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's health subcommittee after he filed a whistleblower complaint.

Appeals court revives suit that says President Donald Trump illegally profits from Washington, D.C., hotel

6 years ago from UPI

A federal appellate court revived a lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Thursday that accuses him of unlawfully profiting from his Washington, D.C., hotel while in his official capacity as...

The math behind the COVID-19 modeling

6 years ago from Physorg

Some of us might have been happy to leave mathematics behind in high school or college, but as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, math has had a daily effect on...

L.A. now requires face coverings even when outside. Here are the rules

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

The significant increase in the city's coronavirus mandates is necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Eric Garcetti says.

Rookie Thaddeus Moss picked Redskins over Joe Burrow's Bengals, Patriots

6 years ago from UPI

Rookie tight end Thaddeus Moss said he chose to sign with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent despite other offers he had from the Cincinnati Bengals and New...

WHO emergencies chief says novel coronavirus may be here to stay

6 years ago from CBC: Health

The World Health Organization's emergencies chief said it's possible the new coronavirus may be here to stay, warning it's impossible to predict when the pandemic might be controlled.

Sextortion, puppies and more: Niagara police warn of 4 online scams

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Niagara Regional Police is sharing some of the different online scams they've been seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free alternatives to Photoshop that give you maximum creative freedom

6 years ago from PopSci

Once you've got the shot, you'll want to edit it, but you might not want to spend a lot of money to do so. (Jakob Owens/Unsplash/)When you need to get your point...

Homeowners who can't make mortgage payments get a new deferral option

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Many struggling homeowners who delay mortgage payments through forbearance plans will be allowed to make missed payments when the home is sold or the loan term is over, the Federal...

Georgetown's Mac McClung withdraws from NBA Draft, joins transfer pool

6 years ago from UPI

Georgetown guard Mac McClung will be one of the most desired players on the college basketball transfer market this off-season after he took his name out of the NBA Draft...

Nation of Georgia punches above its weight in COVID crisis and beyond

6 years ago from UPI

As the world battles soaring deaths and disruption due to the global pandemic, there's a small country in the Black Sea region that has so far managed the crisis exceptionally...

How the COVID-19 crisis could remodel the luxury industry

6 years ago from Physorg

The COVID-19 crisis has hit the luxury and fashion industry hard. According to a study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, sales in these two sectors could drop by 25%...

Tony Vlachos wins 'Survivor' Season 40

6 years ago from UPI

Tony Vlachos was crowned the winner of "Survivor" Season 40 and took home the $2 million cash prize.

L.A. requires face coverings outdoors to slow coronavirus, help lift stay-at-home restrictions

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday evening that all Angelenos, except for small children and those with certain disabilities, would be required to wear face coverings outside. That marks a...

3 million more Americans file new unemployment claims, Labor Dept. says

6 years ago from UPI

About 3 million more Americans have filed new unemployment claims, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.

South Korea prosecutors demand tougher sentence for Sewol ferry defendant

6 years ago from UPI

South Korean prosecutors requested an 18-month prison sentence for a former chief of staff to former President Park Geun-hye at a second trial on Thursday.

Free agent LeSean McCoy teases return to Philadelphia Eagles

6 years ago from UPI

Free agent running back LeSean McCoy says he "could see" himself back on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster in 2020.

Analyst: COVID-19 swept across China despite Xi Jinping policy

6 years ago from UPI

Chinese President Xi Jinping has touted his country's battle against COVID-19 as a significant strategic achievement, but Xi's policy priorities, established well before, tell a different story, according to an...

WWE NXT: Imperium win Tag Team Championships, Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher implode

6 years ago from UPI

Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel of Imperium won big on WWE NXT by earning the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Japan lifts emergencies for most regions; New Zealand ends lockdown

6 years ago from UPI

Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said Thursday he will lift a state of emergency ahead of schedule for about 80 percent of prefectures.

Live discussion on space for healthcare after COVID-19

6 years ago from European Space Agency

Join us on Wednesday 20 May for a live streamed conversation with European experts on how space can help healthcare.