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Post Malone to perform Nirvana tribute Friday
"Wow" rapper Post Malone will cover Nirvana songs during a live stream Friday to raise money for coronavirus relief.
What protects minority languages from extinction?
Over 6,000 languages are currently spoken worldwide, but a substantial minority—well over 5%—are in danger of dying out. It is perhaps surprising that this fraction is no higher, as most...
Computers join the fight against COVID-19
Scientists everywhere are banding together to fight the novel coronavirus, and they're already making progress. Computational chemists are focused on building computer models of the virus's parts, which could aid...
SBA: Data breach may have exposed info on nearly 8,000 loan applicants
The Small Business Administration said Wednesday it's informed thousands of businesses applying for emergency loans about a data breach that may have compromised their information.
Listen: Kacey Musgraves releases Earth Day version of 'Oh, What a World'
Kacey Musgraves released on Wednesday a new version of her song "Oh, What a World" in celebration of Earth Day.
President’s Innovation Challenge names 25 finalists for 2020
Developing a device that can provide continuous ventilation to patients, affordable solar technologies, and real-time incentives for healthier lifestyles are just three of the 25 projects named finalists in the 2020 President’s Innovation...
Op-Ed: Predictions about where the coronavirus pandemic is going vary widely. Can models be trusted?
A model predicts COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. will drop to zero by June. Another suggests without a vaccine, the coronavirus will be with us for years.
New report: Inclusive food systems needed to boost development, resilience
The rapid spread of COVID-19 and efforts to contain it are generating growing concerns that food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty may escalate, particularly among marginalized people in the developing world....
US oil price plummets: What does it mean?
U.S. oil prices plummeted below zero at the close of market Monday, a historic first for the commodity. As dwindling demand caused by COVID-19 shutdowns pushed storage facilities to their...
Coronavirus further threatens sustainability of the childcare sector
The outlook for the childminding sector in the country is an increasingly bleak one, with the coronavirus crisis threatening its future viability, an education academic has warned.
Opinion: Local food solutions during the coronavirus crisis could have lasting benefits
A decade ago, food security in developing countries was regarded as a major challenge. The growing food insecurity in the poorest countries was seen a trigger for large scale migration...
Watch: Leslie Grossman gives update on 'American Horror Story'
Leslie Grossman gave an update on "American Horror Story" Season 10 after the FX series shut down production due to the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. stocks get boost as oil prices rebound from record lows
U.S. stocks climbed at the opening bell on Wednesday as oil prices rebounded a bit after sinking to historic lows this week.
L.A. County courts launch video hearings during coronavirus crisis
To cut down on courthouse traffic and promote social distancing, L.A. County begins video arraignments in 17 courthouses.
Understanding food security implications of COVID-19
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the world's food systems and disrupting regional agricultural trade and value chains. The FAO has warned that...
President Donald Trump to sign order suspending immigration on Wednesday
President Donald Trump said he'll sign an order Wednesday to temporarily close U.S. borders to migrants, in a controversial move he says will protect Americans facing hardship due to the...
Scooby-Doo animated film 'Scoob!' getting VOD release
"Scoob!," an upcoming "Scooby-Doo" animated film, is skipping theaters and will be released digitally through video on demand services on May 15.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world Wednesday
Canada's chief public health officer says provinces and territories may take different approaches as the COVID-19 epidemic unfolds and governments look toward reopening — but Dr. Theresa Tam said steps...
This Hollywood book and record shop hangs by a thread, waiting for federal help
Independent businesses struggle to survive as federal government fails to deliver payroll protection loans.
'Venom' sequel delayed until June 2021
Sony Pictures has announced that "Venom 2," now titled "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," has been delayed until June 25, 2021.
Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, baby Rani appear on People's Beautiful issue cover
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson reflected on the importance of family after posing for People's Beautiful issue with Hudson's daughter, Rani Rose.
Cement factories can put the brakes on global plastic pollution
Hope in the midst of crisis. Overflowing landfill sites in Asia may prove to be goldmines for local cement producers. So say researchers at the Norwegian research organization, SINTEF, who...
Could some regions of California lift stay-at-home rules before others? Some areas say they're ready
Coronavirus: Could some parts of California ease stay-at-home rules before others?
Buzz Aldrin selling autographed Apollo 11 quarantine photos in coronavirus fundraiser
Buzz Aldrin is leveraging his famous quarantine experience of five decades ago to help society deal with the coronavirus pandemic, which has much of the world under a stay-at-home order.
Watch: 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' update to add new seasonal events, art merchant
A free update coming to "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Thursday will add seasonal events and new merchants to the Nintendo Switch game.
Bell, TekSavvy customers shocked by price hikes during COVID-19 pandemic
Some Bell and TekSavvy customers say they were shocked to learn they're facing a price hike in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bell says the increases were set in...
Chipotle agrees to record $25M fine for illness outbreaks
Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay a $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges accusing the fast-food chain of sickening more than 1,100 customers between 2015 and 2018.
Google celebrates Earth Day with interactive Doodle
Google is celebrating Earth Day with an interactive Doodle allowing users to play an educational video game about bees.