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Agreement stops prayer at Tenn. schools pending court case
Officials of the Smith County School System in Tennessee will stop incorporating prayer into school events and distributing Bibles while a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of atheist students and...
Outlook: EU economy will fall 7.4% this year before recovery in 2021
The European Commission's Spring 2020 Economic Forecast predicts "very severe socio-economic consequences" as a result of the crisis and warns it will be a recession of "historic proportions."
Overlooked small businesses are finally getting federal loans. Challenges remain
Many can now meet payroll for a few weeks – but then what?
Digital 'virus' helps researchers map potential spread
As governments around the world wrestle with questions about how and when to reopen their economies, they must rely on predictions or weeks-old data to make informed decisions.
With COVID-19 cases in decline, South Korea opens up to a new normal
Wednesday marked the beginning of a new phase of loosened social distancing guidelines in South Korea and streets were crowded in downtown Seoul as daily life returned to something close...
Samsung heir apologies for no-union policy
Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman and heir of Samsung Group, apologized Wednesday for a decades-long policy of not allowing trade unions.
Kern County city gets hit with triple whammy: Lockdowns, oil slump and prison closing
A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn
SoCalGas union leader threatened protest 'potentially adding to this pandemic'
Eric Hofmann told San Luis Obispo officials he would bus in "hundreds and hundreds of pissed off people potentially adding to this pandemic."
Carrots were once a crucial tool in anti-Nazi propaganda
That doesn't mean you shouldn't eat them. (Public Domain/)What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s...
U.K. scientist, adviser to gov't about coronavirus, quits over lockdown breach with girlfriend
Britain's health secretary said Wednesday that national lockdown rules were "for everyone," after one of the government's key scientific advisers quit for receiving secret visits from his girlfriend amid the...
Google brings back Halloween game in latest Doodle
Google has re-released its Halloween game from 2016 in the latest Doodle.
Federal judge orders New York to revive canceled Democratic primary election
A U.S. district judge reinstated the state's Democratic primary, saying a prior move to cancel the vote would deny millions of New Yorkers a say in the process -- even...
When pandemic reality hits reality real estate shows
The coronavirus outbreak has delayed shows or forced retooling. For one renovation series, ratings are 'through the roof' as viewers binge from home.
Apocalyptic movies show what we worry about most
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, movies about post-apocalyptic worlds—often brought about by deadly, fast-spreading viruses—drew millions of eyeballs. Now, with millions of people at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak,...
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres: Persons with disabilities should be part of COVID-19 plans
About 1 billion people who live with disabilities already have limited access to education and healthcare -- and are at greater risk of neglect and abuse, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
U.N. chief says people with disabilities should be included in COVID-19 plans
People with disabilities are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, U.N. Director General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday, stating the inequalities they already experience are being further exacerbated by...
India police: Top militant commander 'trapped' by security forces in Kashmir
Police in India said early Wednesday security forces have trapped a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander amid a series of gunfights in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region that has resulted...
After the pandemic, some patients and doctors hope virtual house calls are here to stay
It was intended as an interim measure to protect people during the pandemic, but now that doctors across Canada have embraced virtual care, some clinicians and patients would like to...
Considering how many firms can meet pollutant standards can spur green tech development
When a government agency considers tightening a standard on a pollutant, it often considers the proportion of firms that can meet the new standard, because a higher proportion suggests a...
With COVID-19 cases on the decline, South Korea opens up to a new normal
Wednesday marked the beginning of a new phase of loosened social distancing guidelines in South Korea and streets were crowded in downtown Seoul as daily life returned to something close...
Real-time data show COVID-19 led to 60% drop in leisure, hospitality and retail employment
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis is affecting the U.S. economy and labor markets in an unprecedented way. The leisure, hospitality and retail industries have been hit the...
On This Day, May 6: 'Grapes of Wrath' wins Pulitzer Prize
On May 6, 1940, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Famous birthdays for May 6: Roma Downey, Bob Seger
Actor Roma Downey turns 60 and rocker Bob Seger turns 75, among the famous birthdays for May 6.
USDA announces another $470 million in purchases for food banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced yet another plan to purchase food from struggling farmers and distribute it to food banks -- some $470 million this time.
After hours of debate, Riverside County postpones vote to reopen amid coronavirus pandemic
Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to postpone the vote to reopen the county amid the coronavirus crisis and wait for Gov. Gavin Newsom's guidance.
Court upholds California ban on church services in coronavirus pandemic
A federal judge says Gov. Gavin Newsom had the right to ban church assemblies to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Amazon, Pfizer join ICE to combat COVID-19-related crime
Six private companies including Amazon have partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to combat illegal activity attempting to exploit the coronavirus pandemic, the federal agency said Tuesday.
New York Giants claim ex-Dallas Cowboys QB Cooper Rush off waivers
The New York Giants claimed former Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush off waivers on Tuesday.