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High-end retailer Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus announced Thursday it has filed for bankruptcy, citing sizable debts and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Four tools for quiet at-home drum practice and recording
Rock out on the down low. (Matthijs Smit via Unsplash/)There’s no need to be a nuisance when it comes to vibing on a drum set. Those who get their kicks playing this...
Open for business in Yuba and Sutter counties
11 photos: Businesses and restaurants open to customers in rural California counties.
U.S. stocks rise; Nasdaq erases all losses from coronavirus crisis
After a weeks-long slump, oil prices rose on Thursday to move toward a historic finish for the week -- and also helped U.S. stocks take off after the opening bell.
Bill Clinton, History developing docuseries about presidency
Former president Bill Clinton will executive produce a new History documentary series about the American presidency.
Police stop fewer black drivers at night when a 'veil of darkness' obscures their race
After analyzing 95 million traffic stop records, filed by officers with 21 state patrol agencies and 35 municipal police forces from 2011 to 2018, researchers concluded that 'police stops and...
Soccer: Bundesliga return includes Dortmund on May 16, Bayern Munich, May 17
The German Bundesliga released its full soccer schedule Thursday after German officials announced that the league is allowed to resume games after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
High-end outfitter Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus announced Thursday it has filed for bankruptcy, citing sizable debts and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Artificial intelligence is energy-hungry -- new hardware could curb its appetite
A team of engineers has created hardware that can learn skills using a type of AI that currently runs on software platforms. Sharing intelligence features between hardware and software would...
Sidewalk Labs cancels plan to build high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto amid COVID-19
Sidewalk Labs, a Google-affiliated company, is abandoning its plan to build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront, citing what it calls unprecedented economic uncertainty.
As Quebec opens up, Canada's top science adviser questions province's lack of COVID-19 testing
Canada's chief science adviser, Mona Nemer, says Quebec has failed to come up with a detailed plan for widespread testing as it prepares to reopen schools and businesses.
A tool to provide policymakers with real-time data
An interactive tool that uses real-time data to measure the depth of the economic downturn and give evidence of any recovery was launched today by Opportunity Insights, a Harvard-based institute of social scientists...
Massive charitable donations by the rich and famous are making the same big splash as always
At least half of American families have been giving money to charity every year—but that fraction had been declining prior to the global pandemic.
Uber leads $170M investment into scooter company Lime
Scooter company Lime announced Thursday that ride-hailing company Uber is a lead partner in a new $170 million investment.
Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhini named Iraqi prime minister
Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhini was named prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, after five months of political instability in the Middle Eastern nation.
Raiders agree to deal with free agent RB Devontae Booker
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a deal with free agent running back Devontae Booker.
2 counties defied Newsom and reopened. Now California warns restaurants could lose licenses if opened too early
California says bars that reopen without state permission could lose alcohol license
The ultra-rich are still buying $50-million homes (in case you were wondering)
Pandemic or not, the ultra-wealthy are still buying and selling prized properties across L.A. County
COVID-19 era offers proving ground for new business models—for better or worse
Jerry Davis is a professor at the Ross School of Business, where he also serves as associate dean for Business + Impact. He has studied the effect of crises on...
How flight data can help estimate economic activity
Aircraft location broadcasts used to aid air traffic control could also provide rapid estimates of aviation's contribution to the economy, new research has found.
How the post office became a potent weapon for Democrats
The financially imperiled post office, under attack by President Trump, has become a potent symbol for a Democratic Party looking for unifying causes.
California is spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, with little accountability
Coronavirus emergency spending of taxpayer funds for goods and services lacks transparency
Skip the steak, buy the brisket: Consumers need to be flexible amid beef bottlenecks
Where's the beef? In California, it is still available, but meat eaters might need to settle for cuts other than prime steaks. The industry is dealing with production backups caused...
Exit from coronavirus lockdown -- nations must move slowly
It has been less than two months since the world scrambled to go into the "Great Lockdown" to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now, many countries are considering their exit...
A new online calculator estimates the true value of stock at venture-backed startups
Several years ago, a student walked into Ilya A. Strebulaev's office to share a sad tale. Before attending Stanford Graduate School of Business, she'd worked for a successful venture-backed startup....
Google re-releases hip-hop music game in latest Doodle
Google has brought back its hip-hop music game from 2017 in the latest Doodle.
New Cowboys QB Andy Dalton believes he's 'a starter'
Dalton signed with the Cowboys on Monday after he was released May 30. Dak Prescott has started every game for the Cowboys since 2016.
Bank of England: British economy could decline 14 percent
The bank's Monetary Policy and Interim Financial Stability Reports blamed the coronavirus pandemic for the fall.