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The pandemic could make cities more bike-friendly—for good
Biking gets more popular when cities invest in infrastructure that makes it easier to cycle around. (Josh Bean/Unsplash/)Confined at home and with gyms closed, an increasing number of Americans are hopping on their...
U.N. triples coronavirus aid appeal to help most vulnerable countries
The United Nations more than tripled its humanitarian aid appeal on Thursday from $2 billion to $6.7 billion to accommodate its updated global plan to help the poorest nations fight...
Specially trained dogs could start screening humans for coronavirus within weeks
Research that is underway at multiple test centers in the United States and Britain could ultimately provide a substantial boost in global efforts to test humans for the coronavirus before...
How to win back customer defectors
Researchers from University of Groningen, University of Mannheim, and SAP Germany published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores the potential benefits of winning back lost customers...
Asparagus price bucks norm, spikes during coronavirus pandemic
While most American farmers have seen prices for their goods plummet during the coronavirus pandemic, asparagus growers are having the opposite experience.
Sinclair agrees to pay $48M civil penalty to settle FCC probe into Tribune deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group agreed Wednesday to pay a record $48 million civil penalty to settle three FCC investigations related to its efforts to purchase television stations owned by Tribune Media.
Lawmakers question airline executives on use of government loans
Lawmakers on Wednesday rebuked airline executives for poor treatment of customers and employees as they have received billions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief.
New law allows tenants to sue landlords over violating L.A. restrictions on evictions
L.A. tenants will soon have the right to sue landlords who violate restrictions the city has put in place during the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19 leaves U.S. hospitals in financial crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has done untold economic damage in the United States, with businesses shuttering and people self-isolating at home to try to slow the spread of the highly contagious...
Surviving the Shutdown: San Pedro Fish Market has sold over 15,000 shrimp trays since stay-at-home started
San Pedro's historic waterfront market is offering discounted shrimp trays to draw in customers
Supreme Court declines to lift Pennsylvania order closing non-essential businesses
The Supreme Court denied a request to lift an executive order closing all non-essential businesses in the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Huntington Ingalls nabs $187.1M for overhaul of USS John C. Stennis
Huntington Ingalls was awarded a $187.1 million contract modification Wednesday for the refueling complex overhaul of USS John C. Stennis, according to the Pentagon.
After criticism, L.A. County supervisors to allow real-time public comment at its meetings
Starting May 12, the L.A. County supervisors will allow the public to comment live for the first time since the coronavirus ended in-person meetings.
Dallas Cowboys sign former first-round pick Cameron Erving
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with free-agent offensive lineman Cameron Erving, the team announced Wednesday.
Israeli High Court permits Benjamin Netanyahu to form government despite indictments
A panel of 11 judges ruled that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form a government after reaching a deal with rival Benny Gantz.
Latin American business leaders optimistic about region’s post-pandemic economy
Despite worrying economic projections, business leaders in Latin America remain optimistic about post-pandemic economy.
These businesses can open in L.A. County beginning Friday
It's not much, but Los Angeles County has announced the first steps in easing stay-at-home rules that have slowed the spread of the coronavirus.
McConnell's coronavirus business liability pledge sparks lobbying frenzy
Mitch McConnell has promised that the next coronavirus bill would protect business owners from lawsuits related to COVID-19.
Florida wildfire prompts evacuations, highway shutdown
A wildfire in Florida's panhandle prompted the evacuation of residents near Pensacola, local emergency officials said Wednesday.
U.S. ICUs could still be overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, analysis says
Communities across the U.S. still need to expand hospital capacity to manage new COVID-19 cases, even as some states loosen social distancing restrictions, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Network...
Ricky Gervais working on third season of 'After Life'
Ricky Gervais announced Wednesday that he has signed on to write, produce and star in a third season of his Netflix dramedy "After Life."
Some wine country businesses in Napa Valley defy Newsom and reopen
Defying shelter-in-place orders over coronavirus, some Napa Valley businesses have reopened.
Here are the Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow in Orange County. Here's the latest breakdown.
U.S. stocks fall flat after roller coaster day of trading Wednesday
Stocks fell mostly flat Wednesday as tech stocks continued to rise but oil prices fell, breaking a streak of consecutive gains.
Len Fagan, Coconut Teaszer rock impresario, dies of COVID-19 complications at 72
Onetime musician Len Fagan booked Sunset Strip nightclub Coconut Teaszer and provided bands like Guns N' Roses and Green Day some of their earliest L.A. gigs.
India police: Security forces kill top militant commander in Kashmir
Police in India said security forces killed a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander amid a series of gunfights in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region on Wednesday.
Circuit Court nominee Justin Walker grilled by Democrats, defended by GOP
The Senate Judiciary Committee's Wednesday hearing to confirm prospective federal appeals court nominee Justin Walker divided along expected partisan lines.
New AI Enables Teachers to Rapidly Develop Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Intelligent tutoring systems have been shown to be effective in helping to teach certain subjects, such as algebra or grammar, but creating these computerized systems is difficult and laborious. Now,...