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Brazil to deploy army to fight Amazon deforestation
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro authorized the army Thursday to fight Amazon wildfires and deforestation, amid warnings the world's biggest rainforest is disappearing even faster than during record devastation last year.
Digitizing financial services key to Africa's post-pandemic growth, experts say
As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to take root in Africa, experts say that digitizing financial services could help keep the continent safe
Salad spinners that keep your greens crisp and clean
Keep your greens clean. (Dmitry Dreyer via Unsplash/)Many of us have the best intentions when it comes to eating more salads at home. Delightful pictures on social media of lightly-dressed arugula adorned with...
Coronavirus torpedoes 50th L.A. Pride parade; online celebration planned
The L.A. Pride parade, which would have marked its 50th year, joins the list of events canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Blue Angels to fly over Jacksonville, Miami on Friday
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will fly over Jacksonville and Miami, Fla., Friday as part of a nationwide tour to show appreciation for healthcare workers and...
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss case against Michael Flynn
The Justice Department moved Thursday to dismiss the criminal case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in a probe into...
Sonos fans have been waiting for this surround sound upgrade
The new Sonos Arc sound bar looks much more modern than its older offerings. (Sonos/)There are plenty of sound bars on the market at the moment, from super-high-end models that cost thousands...
In a suddenly remote spring, library support services carry on
While the MIT Libraries’ physical spaces and tangible collections are currently inaccessible, its network of people, services, and resources has mobilized behind the scenes to ensure that Institute learning and research continue despite...
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to stay release of Mueller report to House
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene to prevent the Justice Department from having to turn over secret grand jury material from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation...
Revealing links between education and a good diet
Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data.
First coronavirus, now 'murder hornets'? 'The Simpsons' predicts the future again
Bill Oakley, a writer on "The Simpsons," admitted on Twitter that perhaps the animated TV show did forecast some of our troubling current events.
BTS to release Japanese album 'Map of the Soul 7: The Journey'
K-pop group BTS will release "Map of the Soul 7: The Journey," featuring the new song "Stay Gold," on July 15.
California projects record $54 billion budget deficit due to ongoing coronavirus shutdown
The state of California faces a looming budget deficit of more than $54 billion, its highest ever, and mounting unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Thursday.
Disney+ orders 'Just Beyond' based on R.L Stine graphic novel series
Disney+ announced Thursday that it has ordered a new series based on R.L. Stine's best-selling collection of graphic novels, "Just Beyond."
NIH chief Francis Collins: Millions of COVID-19 tests will be available in U.S. within months
The U.S. government is working with private companies to make available millions of rapid coronavirus tests by the end of summer, National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins told Congress...
Accurate 3-D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments
Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3-D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed.
Using digital twins to design more sustainable cities
For Dr. Fabian Dembski, who works at the intersection of architecture, city planning, and computational science, cities are more than just the places we live. They function like living organisms,...
Memo: Prior COVID-19 diagnosis 'permanently disqualifying' for U.S. military service
Military Entrance Processing Stations won't process individuals who have had COVID-19 for military service, even if they've fully recovered from the virus, the Pentagon confirmed this week.
Google-related company pulls plug on Toronto 'smart city' project
A Google-related company has pulled the plug on its ambitious high-tech waterfront city project in Toronto, citing financial strains from the coronavirus, but the project had also run into local...
Erin McDermott named new athletic director at Harvard
Erin McDermott has been named the John D. Nichols ’53 Family Director of Athletics, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay announced today. McDermott brings 25 years of...
Scrubbed shorebirds ready to take flight after touching down on Alberta oilsands tailings pond
A small flock of shorebirds contaminated with oil after touching down on a northern Alberta tailings pond are expected to be released back into the wild within a week.
Iowa man receives postcard mailed 33 years earlier
An Iowa man who received a postcard from his sister said he was surprised to note the card had been mailed in 1987.
Chinese exports up in April, Beijing’s data show
China's exports rebounded in April, growing 3.5 percent, according to the latest data from Beijing's General Administration of Customs on Thursday.
Supreme Court throws out convictions in New Jersey 'Bridgegate' scandal
In a unanimous decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two fraud convictions for former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie that stemmed from the "Bridgegate" scandal seven years...
The best retro-cool and versatile calculator watches
Keep it classy. (Depositphotos/)Whether appreciated ironically or earnestly, the calculator watch holds a special place in our collective culture. It was the first step from old-fashioned timepieces toward our eventual smartwatch future, and...
Pool rules: Riverside County says spread out, stay in your lane
Pool parties are frowned on, as health officials offer guidelines for the use of apartment and HOA pools and spas.
Artificial intelligence is energy-hungry. New hardware could curb its appetite.
To just solve a puzzle or play a game, artificial intelligence can require software running on thousands of computers. That could be the energy that three nuclear plants produce in one hour....
For better emergency management planning, consider stress and frustration
When a hurricane is dangerous enough to prompt evacuations, thousands of people find themselves fleeing at once. Emergency planning officials want to know the best ways to safely and quickly...