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Coronavirus: States to spend tens of millions more on elections this year, study says
Individual states will expect to spend tens of millions more on elections this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, an analysis of five key states released Thursday indicates.
Drivers grabbing face masks from road cause highway traffic jam
Police in California said traffic on a busy stretch of highway came to a halt when people got out of their vehicles to retrieve medical face masks littering the roadway.
Holding China accountable is in Canada's 'moral' and 'strategic' interests, says ex-ambassador
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power says China's actions early on in the pandemic 'absolutely' should be investigated and that holding the regime accountable is in Canada's...
Por que o melhor material para uma máscara facial caseira para o coronavírus é difícil de identificar
Variáveis em tecidos, ajuste e comportamento do usuário podem influenciar a eficácia com que uma máscara pode bloquear a propagação do vírus
Podcast: Will coronavirus alter California's plan for denser cities with more housing?
With the coronavirus hitting New York City the hardest, the pandemic is likely to change the debate over California's efforts to build denser housing.
Biden and Sanders strike DNC delegate deal to show unity
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and former rival Bernie Sanders said Thursday they have reached a deal over delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Navy's RIMPAC 2020 exercise will be 'at-sea-only' due to COVID-19 concerns
The Navy's 27th Rim of the Pacific exercise will be an at-sea-only event this year in light of concerns about the novel coronavirus, the service announced Thursday.
This California county might defy the state and lift stay-at-home order Friday
Modoc County, one of California's least populated counties, will let all businesses, schools and churches open as long as people practice social distancing.
Study on firms' return policies offers guidance on pricing, returns, refunds
Because customers who shop online cannot try on their purchases, a third of all Internet sales get returned. But handling these returns is costly, giving retailers that have both physical...
In Photos: The Kentucky Derby through the years
Known for mint juleps, bold fashion and wagering, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., is the longest-running sporting event in the United States, first held in 1875....
Federal Reserve expands loan program to include larger businesses
The Fed said U.S. businesses with as many as 15,000 employees are now eligible. Previously, it was limited to businesses with fewer than 10,000 workers.
HRM practices a predictor for business resilience after layoffs
As retrenchments continue to cloud the foreseeable future of businesses worldwide, new research from the University of South Australia, the University of Melbourne and RMIT indicates that some businesses will...
Does 'participatory budgeting' lead to political patronage?
Participatory Budgeting began in Brazil in 1988 and then, in 2011, New York City adopted the practice, giving citizens an opportunity to determine priorities for public spending in their communities.
Researchers offer ways to address life under COVID-19
An international team of researchers has outlined ways to manage different facets of life under the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ranging from how we can combat racially driven bias...
Researchers offer ways to address life under COVID-19
Researchers have outlined ways to manage different facets of life under the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ranging from how we can combat racially driven bias and fake news to...
No deal on U.S., South Korea burden sharing, report says
The United States and South Korea have not reached a settlement on defense burden sharing despite reports indicating otherwise, according to a South Korean news service on Thursday.
Roger Stone files notice to appeal conviction, 40-month sentence
The political strategist's appeal, which came two months after he was sentenced to 40 months in prison on multiple charges, will likely be heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals...
US national labs offer royalty-free patent licenses
The nonexclusive licenses, available on more than 1,000 technologies, will expire at the end of 2020
It's not just a fad — there's real value to eating local during this pandemic
We should foster a local food culture year-round, writes Joanne Will but now more so than ever during this COVID-19 crisis, we should support local farmers and food producers.
Amid a puzzling pandemic, they started posting riddles outside. Here's what came next
In Mar Vista, a family started posting riddles on their front lawn each day. Soon, others followed suit and the jokes became a conduit for neighbors to connect
U.S. stocks slide on Wall Street early Thursday after new unemployment figures
On the final day of April, the S&P 500 is looking to close out its best month since 1987. Going into Thursday, the index had climbed 13 percent in value...
Dua Lipa to co-host iHeartRadio Prom stream May 8
Dua Lipa and iHeartRadio will celebrate graduating high school seniors during an on-air event featuring DJ mixes from Joe Jonas, Diplo and Marshmello.
Creating buzz with potential end-users helps entrepreneurs with crowdfunding campaigns
Entrepreneurs launching a crowdfunding campaign to fund new product development benefit by reaching out early to engage with potential end-users, say business researchers from three universities.
U.S. spy officials say coronavirus isn't manmade but do not rule out lab accident
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus is "not manmade or genetically modified."
Report: North Korea sending security agents to crack down on rumors
North Korea is deploying "secret police" to track down people in the country who may be spreading rumors about Kim Jong Un's health.
Pandemic hasn't slowed Florida's python captures, even with fewer hunters on the prowl
With fewer python hunters working in South Florida during the coronavirus lockdown, one likely consequence could be fewer snakes captured over the past couple of months.
You can skip mortgage payments for 6 months. But many fear what comes after that
Millions of home owners have signed up for mortgage forbearance programs to delay their payments. But there is confusion and concern over how they will pay back what they owe.
Reopening California will be an arduous task requiring vast changes — and it won't be quick
California officials still have a lot to do before they can meet the benchmarks that Gov. Gavin Newsom set to reopen the economy and lift restrictions on daily life.