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Dow drops 457 points as concerns about reopening drag down markets
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday amid growing concerns about plans to reopen the economy following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Newsom sets new rules for reopening California restaurants, malls and offices amid coronavirus
Two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at home order began, restaurants can reopen in counties meeting standards tied to the coronavirus.
Monthly federal deficit hits record high $738B in April
The federal deficit for the month of April reached a record high of $738 billion, the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday.
House Democrats unveil $3T HEROES Act to provide new coronavirus aid
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders unveiled a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package Tuesday that addresses elements left out of previous measures, on which the lower chamber is expected...
Run the Jewels hip hop duo announces fourth album, track list
Run the Jewels hip hop duo announced Tuesday details of their fourth album, track list and 2021 tour dates.
Luckin Coffee fires CEO, COO amid fraud probe
China's rival to Starbucks, Luckin Coffee, announced Tuesday the departure of two senior management officials implicated in a fraud investigation.
After rescinding stay-at-home orders, Riverside County reports rise in coronavirus cases
Following a vote on Friday to rescind Riverside County's stay-at-home orders, officials on Monday reported 150 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths.
Orange County coronavirus cases: Here are the latest numbers by community
The number of coronavirus infections continues to rise in Orange County. Here's the latest city-by-city data.
Four keypad locks that provide reliable entry security
Upgrade your standard door locks. (Amazon/)With smart technology all around us, it’s no surprise that traditional locks are becoming antiquated. If you want technology to turn on your lights and tell you the...
Canadians to help develop, test potential COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese company
The National Research Council of Canada said Tuesday it will work with a Chinese company to try to develop its potential vaccine for COVID-19 more quickly.
Seventeen docuseries 'Hit the Road' to premiere Friday
K-pop group Seventeen will release "Hit the Road," a 15-episode documentary series, on YouTube.
Supreme Court appears divided on 3 cases seeking Trump's fiscal records
Justices appeared divided Tuesday during arguments in three cases that will determine whether President Donald Trump can block congressional investigators' attempts to access his tax returns and other fiscal records.
Writers' groups struggling under COVID-19 appeal to L.A. City Council for help
A coalition of L.A.-based literary organizations and allies sent a letter to L.A. City Council Monday requesting financial aid during the pandemic.
Beauty and the beast: Why both can win at social selling
Researchers from Lingnan University of Hong Kong published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the role that facial attractiveness has in social selling.
Anti-Defamation League: Record number of U.S. anti-Semitic acts in 2019
The Anti-Defamation League said in a report Tuesday the U.S. Jewish community in 2019 was the target of the greatest number of anti-Semitic incidents it's seen since the group began...
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1' and '2' remaster coming in September
Vicarious Visions will release a remastered version of "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1" and "2" for PS4, Xbox One and PC on Sept. 4.
Retired firefighter wins $1M lottery after running out of mower gas
A retired firefighter in North Carolina stopped in a store to pick up gas after his lawnmower ran out and also picked up two scratch offs while there, walking out...
U.S. stocks flat again in early trading Tuesday
U.S. stocks opened flat in early trading on Tuesday, continuing the lackluster performance on Wall Street a day earlier.
COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Orange County — but don't blame the beaches, officials say
There are a number of reasons why Orange County continues to see new coronavirus infections, but there's no evidence that the throngs of people who flocked to the region's famed...
Third annual Science Slam becomes first virtual Research Slam
When MIT announced its pandemic polices back in March, all in-person events were canceled, including the Department of Biology’s third annual Science Slam. Instead, the department devised a new plan in tandem with...
Most Americans stayed home before government COVID-19 mandates, study shows
Most Americans voluntarily stayed at home during the early days of the COVID-19 tsunami, before states began issuing official "shelter-in-place" orders, new research indicates.
Most Americans stayed home before government mandates, study shows
Most Americans voluntarily stayed at home during the early days of the COVID-19 tsunami, before states began issuing official "shelter-in-place" orders, new research indicates.
How predictive modeling could help cities reopen more safely
How many people can safely shop in the same grocery store? Are masks really important? Is six feet far enough? Increasingly specific social distancing questions are weighing on states and...
Federal Reserve begins corporate bond program to aid coronavirus-affected companies
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday started a corporate bond purchasing program that's intended to help "fallen angel" companies that have been affected by the corornavirus pandemic.
U.S. court orders disclosure of $23M in North Korea assets to Warmbiers
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the disclosure of information on $23 million in frozen North Korean assets at three U.S. banks to the parents of...
Gimme Shelter podcast: What's behind those California rent strikes over coronavirus?
Weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, some tenants in California have turned their economic hardship into a political protest, demanding an end to rent.
Scores of L.A. businesses reopened but failed to follow safety rules, officials say
L.A. County health officials surveyed 410 newly reopened businesses over the weekend and found 162 failed to follow social distancing guidelines.
Laos to press ahead with 'destructive' new dam on Mekong
Environmentalists have criticised Laos for pressing ahead with plans for another "destructive dam" on the Mekong River, a waterway already strangled by hydropower schemes.