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Global military spending nearly $2T in 2019, U.S. accounts for one-third
Global military spending grew 3.6 percent in 2019 to $1.9 trillion, with the United States accounting for $732 billion, or 38 percent of the global total.
Impromptu coffee run leads to $1.2 million lottery jackpot
An Australian man said he owes his $1.2 million lottery jackpot to a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy coffee for himself and a coworker.
U.S. Senators to return to D.C. next week after pandemic recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday that the U.S. Senate would be back in session starting Monday, May 4, after an extended recess.
Saudi Arabia takes 5% stake in Live Nation as coronavirus hits concert industry
Saudi Arabia hopes to build ties to Hollywood by investing in Beverly Hills-based Live Nation, which the coronavirus has brought to its knees.
Survey: Most Americans want government commitment to reduce inequality
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans say that the federal government should commit to reducing economic inequality in this country over the next year, considering the spread...
Scientist calls for renewed debate on plant breeding technologies
A German scientist called Saturday for a renewed debate on new plant breeding technologies based on his recent study showing that it can help increase food production in a more...
Muscle signals can pilot a robot
Albert Einstein famously postulated that “the only real valuable thing is intuition,” arguably one of the most important keys to understanding intention and communication. But intuitiveness is hard to teach...
'I'll pass': Trump not interested in flying on Virgin Galactic's space plane
President Donald Trump may be a fan of human spaceflight, but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants to visit the final frontier himself.
Orange County Fair canceled amid the coronavirus crisis
The OC Fair & Event Center board of directors on Monday votes to cancel this year's event, which was scheduled to run July 17 through Aug. 16.
Supreme Court rules federal gov't owes ACA insurers $12B
The ruling is a setback for the Trump administration, which argued the government isn't obligated to make payments for the fund.
Lockheed Martin wins $5.8 million contract to integrate communications satellites
Lockheed Martin Corp. will integrate satellites for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in a $5.8 million contract, the company announced.
Lakers pay back $4.6 million received from coronavirus rescue loan program
The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Payroll Protection Program.
Navy, Air Force announce Tuesday flyovers to salute COVID-19 responders
U.S. Navy and Air Force precision flying teams will perform flights over New York City, Trenton and Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia on Tuesday, in a tribute to COVID-19 responders...
SCOTUS rules federal government owes insurers $12 billion
In a near-unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the federal government owes insurers involved in the Affordable Care Act billions from a program that was supposed to shield...
ACM Awards to take place Sept. 16 in Nashville
The Academy of Country Music Awards will broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., in September.
Look: Monsta X shares tracklist for 'Fantasia X'
"Fantasia X," a new EP from K-pop group Monsta X, will feature the single "Flow" and six other songs.
Muscle signals can pilot a robot
Albert Einstein famously postulated that “the only real valuable thing is intuition,” arguably one of the most important keys to understanding intention and communication. But intuitiveness is hard to teach — especially to...
San Bernardino County lifts some coronavirus restrictions, reopens parks and recreation areas
San Bernardino County officials warn that residents still need to cover their faces and practice social distancing.
'Uh-oh': Denny Hamlin's daughter accidentally ends her dad's race prematurely
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is dealing with challenges working from home. For example, his daughter probably shouldn't have the remote during iRaces.
Amazon gives one year of Food Network Kitchen to Fire TV, tablet users
Amazon and Discovery are offering Fire TV and tablet customers a free one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen.
Supreme Court declines to rule in first major gun case in a decade
The case was brought by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association against a New York City law that, briefly, barred gun owners from taking firearms outside the city...
Bulls hire 76ers executive Marc Eversley as general manager
The Chicago Bulls have agreed to hire Marc Eversley as their general manager.
Agricultural economist evaluates research results on food security
Plant breeding has considerably increased agricultural yields in recent decades and thus made a major contribution to combating global hunger and poverty. At the same time, however, the intensification of...
Unique digital archive of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution now online
A new digital archive co-created by University of Warwick researcher Dr. Nicola Pratt gathers art, music and film created during the 2011 Egyptian revolution into a unique new multimedia resource...
Saudi Arabia takes 5% stake in Live Nation as coronavirus hits concert industry
Kingdom of Saudi Arabi takes 5.7% equity stake in Beverly Hills-based Live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter. Live Nation, like many live events businesses, has been hurt by COVID-19.
Investment expert expects ‘distancing’ to outlast pandemic
Singapore-based investment expert Jim Rogers said he expects the world will be forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic, with lasting medical and educational distancing.
In photos: First lady Melania Trump turns 50
First lady and former model Melania Trump, wife to President Donald Trump, celebrates her 50th birthday on April 26, 2020. Here's a look at her life through the years.
Stay-at-home science project: Whip up a storm in a glass
The storm happens fast, so be ready if you want to take a photo of it. (John Kennedy/)Welcome to PopSci’s at-home science projects series. On weekdays at noon, we’ll be posting new...