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How school closures for COVID-19 amplify inequality
Pandemic-related school closures have posed challenges for school districts and families across the United States. According to Annette Anderson, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, those...
Marshawn Lynch in talks for return to Seahawks
Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch is involved in negotiations to return to the Seattle Seahawks in 2020.
Google re-releases Loteria card game in latest Doodle
Google has brought back its Loteria card game from 2019 in the latest Doodle.
Beyond 'Animal Crossing': What 59 game pros play to de-stress in quarantine
We asked 59 game pros: What's your go-to game in coronavirus quarantine? Makers behind 'Doom Eternal,' 'The Last of Us Part Two,' 'Watch Dogs,' more answer
Canadian Tim Bray quits as VP of Amazon Web Services, cites firing of activist employees
The Canadian vice-president of Amazon Web Services has quit, citing the company's firing of employees he said voiced concerns over work conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rapid COVID-19 test restricted by Health Canada will be fixed by summer, company's CEO says
A Canadian-made COVID-19 testing device that Health Canada restricted to research use only after it experienced problems will be fixed and in service by the summer, says the company's CEO.
'Murder hornet' risk and name overblown, says B.C.'s top bee expert
When a Washington state beekeeper found his hive decimated by a giant invasive species of Asian hornet with a nasty sting, it caused the media to swarm.
Letters to the Editor: Lockdowns aren't working if we're laying off healthcare workers
COVID-19 lockdowns are inflicting too much economic pain and misery. We need to do more cost-benefit analyses.
South Korea again reports no new local COVID-19 infections as it eases social distancing rules
South Korean health officials reported no new local transmissions of COVID-19 for the second day in a row on Tuesday as the country prepares to ease social distancing rules and...
Beverly Hills loosens restrictions on medical procedures, including plastic surgery, in coronavirus crisis
The Beverly Hills City Council voted 4 to 1 last week to join the state in easing restrictions on elective surgeries.
Measuring the effects of lockdowns in India and Nepal
On March 24, India’s government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, closing schools and non-essential businesses, and suspending air and rail travel. That same day, Nepal,...
WHRB plays on at Harvard, paying tribute to canceled concerts
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the world as we know it, and the arts are no exception. In the face of these changes to the realm of classical music, Harvard’s radio station...
Q&A: Covid-19 pandemic highlights urgent need to change Europe’s food system
by Alex Whiting Europe urgently needs to make its food system more sustainable – or else face growing food insecurity and health impacts – and the coronavirus pandemic offers us an...
Brentwood School returns federal aid after Trump, Mnuchin criticism
The exclusive Brentwood School has returned money it received under the Paycheck Protection Program after President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin leveled criticism at private schools that took funds from...
Software flaws often first reported on social media networks, PNNL researchers find
Software vulnerabilities are more likely to be discussed on social media before they're revealed on a government reporting site, a practice that could pose a national security threat, according to...
Masks should be mandatory on L.A. Metro buses and trains, official says
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn called on Metro to require that anyone who boarding a bus or train in the county wear a face covering during the coronavirus pandemic.
Treasury to borrow nearly $3T in second quarter due to coronavirus impacts
The Treasury Department announced Monday that it will borrow nearly $3 trillion to support the U.S. economy this fiscal quarter due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meat shortage: Costco, Kroger, others limit fresh meat purchases at stores
Panic shopping and shutdowns at meat production plants are prompting major grocery chains to limit the number of fresh meat products customers can buy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Travel industry offers new safety procedures in bid to revive business
Hoping to get Americans traveling again, a travel trade group has developed cleaning protocols and other steps to protect people.
Nickelodeon debuts first footage of iconic green slime in space
Nickelodeon used its Kids' Choice Awards show broadcast to premiere the first footage of its trademark green slime floating on board the International Space Station.
WHRB plays on at Harvard, paying tribute to canceled concerts
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the world as we know it, and the arts are no exception. In the face of these changes to the realm of classical music, Harvard’s radio station...
Kroger announces free coronavirus testing for all its frontline grocery workers
The largest U.S. grocery chain has announced it will provide free coronavirus testing for all its frontline associates amid an outbreak at one of its stores in Southern California.
Op-Ed: China pioneers a national digital currency. Can the U.S. catch up?
While China introduces the 'digital yuan' in pilot program, U.S. struggles with old technology that prevents many people from getting coronavirus funds.
Wall Street closes with slight gains; rising tech stocks offset sliding airlines
U.S. markets rose slightly to open the week as strong gains by tech stocks helped to offset plummeting airline stocks.
Rethinking tsunami defense
In tsunami preparedness, it turns out there can be strength in beauty. Rows of green hills strategically arranged along coastlines can help to fend off destruction from tsunamis while preserving...
Elon Musk shows off Starship prototype's rocket engine ahead of test fire (photo)
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk just tweeted an image looking up at the belly of the latest Starship prototype, the SN4, which is on the test stand ahead of...
2 California counties let some businesses reopen: 'You don't know if you're an outlaw or a pioneer'
Some coronavirus-related regulations were relaxed in California's Yuba and Sutter counties, letting some businesses reopen starting Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says reopening California will begin this week
Under the new guidelines, the governor said bookstores, music stores, toy stores, florists, sporting goods retailers and others can reopen for pickup as early as Friday. He said more detailed...