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AAI Corp., a division of Textron, nabs $20.7M contract modification for Navy drone program
Textron was awarded a $20.7 million contract modification Friday for work on the Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System and Unmanned Surface Vehicle program.
On Venice's hip Abbot Kinney, there are signs of retail life after devastating coronavirus closures
California reopening: On Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, the normally bustling shopping district that has been largely vacant amid the coronavirus, there were signs of life Friday as some retailers...
California to send mail-in ballots to all voters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order requiring mail-in ballots be sent to all eligible voters for the November election.
Trump's new 2020 message — it's not my fault
With the economy in free fall and deaths still rising from the coronavirus crisis, President Trump argued Friday that voters shouldn't hold him responsible in November for the calamity on...
Elon Musk planned to reopen Tesla factory. Alameda County says no
Tesla must follow the same rules that apply to other non-essential businesses, Alameda County officials said.
NHL postpones international games planned for 2020-21 season
The NHL announces it is postponing the Global Series games that were scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic and Finland in the 2020-21 season.
Merchants rejoice as they finally swing open doors and greet customers — with restrictions, of course
Merchants rejoice they finally reopen businesses and greet customers, with social distancing
U.S. stocks rise again on Wall Street despite job losses
The United States' bellwether stock index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, climbed another 455 points Friday, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks.
Hold the Champagne: Pandemic, recession fears hammer traditional European products
A looming recession due to the coronavirus imperils Champagne, buffalo mozzarella and other European delicacies. They're luxuries, but also livelihoods.
California voters asked to vote by mail in November due to coronavirus fears
Gov. Newsom ordered ballots to be mailed to the state's 20.6 million voters for the November election while imposing new rules for in-person voting.
Which COVID-19 models should we use to make policy decisions?
With so many COVID-19 models being developed, how do policymakers know which ones to use? A new process to harness multiple disease models for outbreak management has been developed by...
The impact of COVID-19 on Native American communities
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...
Here are the Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
Orange County continues to confirm more coronavirus cases. Here's the latest community breakdown.
Who to tip and how much for doorstep deliveries during the pandemic
From cash and snacks to a verbal 'thank you,' there are options when it comes to showing your appreciation for delivery drivers.
Facebook site unveils a new look
Facebook launched its new site Friday, offering users a less cluttered desktop appearance, darker colors and lower brightness.
Texas court stays execution of Randall Mays
A Texas appeals court has issued a stay of execution for a death row inmate on grounds he is intellectually disabled.
Man waiting to cash in $1,000 lottery ticket wins another $177,777
A Virginia man waiting to cash in his $1,000 winning lottery ticket ended up winning an additional $177,777 before collecting his prize.
Look: Fox rescued from between walls of home, garage
Animal rescuers in Britain said a fox was rescued from the narrow gap between the external walls of a house and its garage.
Inspired by cheetahs, researchers build fastest soft robots yet
Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid surfaces or in the water than...
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany: President Donald Trump can revive economy again
Presidential press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Friday the Trump administration is confident in a major economic recovery after several weeks of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It's not your imagination: L.A. traffic is starting to pick up again
L.A. freeway congestion is still far below pre-coronavirus levels. But traffic volume is steadily creeping up, and travel times are getting longer.
4.1 million U.S. homeowners past due on their mortgage, data show
More than 4 million American homeowners are past due on their mortgage, a figure that's been fueled by the coronavirus pandemic, industry data showed Friday.
Poland postpones its presidential election
Poland announced a delay of its Sunday presidential election, Europe's first planned vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
3 Questions: The rapidly unfolding future of smart fabrics
In an opinion piece published in the journal Matter, members of the Fibers@MIT research group recently laid out a detailed vision for how the rapidly growing field of advanced fibers and fabrics could...
Starting Aug. 1, DoD sites won't sell tobacco to people under 21
The Department of Defense announced this week that effective Aug. 1, retailers on U.S. military installations and bases will no longer sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of...
Boom heard in Washington state likely an exploding meteor
A loud booming sound reported by multiple witnesses in Washington state was likely a meteor exploding over the area, experts said.
Supreme Court puts temporary block on release of evidence in Mueller probe
The Supreme Court on Friday granted a Justice Department request to temporarily block release of secret grand jury material from special counsel Robert Mueller's probe to Congress.
Kennedy School grad will return to the South with a plan in hand
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Growing up in the small, blue-collar Mississippi town Pascagoula, Deeneaus Polk could not have predicted that his path would...