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China's controversial Hong Kong national security law goes into effect
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed into law a bill on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals charged with conspiring to fix generic drug prices
The Justice Department charged Glenmark Pharmaceuticals with conspiring to fix prices for generic drugs on Tuesday.
FCC designates Huawei, ZTE as national security threats
The Federal Communications Commission designated Chinese communications companies Huawei and ZTE as national security threats, blocking them from receiving money from the agency's Universal Service Fund.
No keys to the kingdom: New single sign-on algorithm provides superior privacy
Single sign-on systems (SSOs) allow us to login to multiple websites and applications using a single username and password combination. But these are third party systems usually handled by Big...
The fastest woman on Earth died setting her record
A year after her crash in the Oregon desert, Guinness awarded Jessi Combs the fastest land-speed record. (Jessi Combs/)This story originally featured on Motorcycle Cruiser.Jessi Combs got it done. Nearly a year after...
Popular coronavirus relief loan program for small business expires with billions untapped
After an initial rush of applications, interest in the Paycheck Protection Program waned, leaving about $135 billion on the table
New mathematical idea reins in AI bias towards making unethical and costly commercial choices
Researchers from the University of Warwick, Imperial College London, EPFL (Lausanne) and Sciteb Ltd have found a mathematical means of helping regulators and business manage and police Artificial Intelligence systems'...
Essential seeds for starting your first garden
Start from the beginning. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash/)Starting a garden from seeds can make you feel proud of your cultivation skills, and it can also be more economical than purchasing young plants from...
Space Force details structure of newly created service
The Space Force will be comprised of three field commands, with many of the Air Force's existing space acquisition organizations being moved into a newly created Space Systems Command, the...
Report: Financial transfers back intelligence of Russian bounty scheme
Large financial transfers between a Russian intelligence agency and a bank account linked to the Taliban were evidence of an alleged scheme in which Russia offered bounties to militants to...
Dow rises 216 points, records best quarterly gain since 1987
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its best quarterly gain since 1987 as the blue-chip index gained 0.85 percent on Tuesday and 17.8 percent for the quarter.
Florida still deadliest state for lightning as storms roll into busiest time of year
While Florida is referred to as the Sunshine State, it could also go by the name of electric reaper given its status as the deadliest state for lightning strikes.
This essential worker wanted a coronavirus test. She ended up with a $1,840 bill
Carmen Quintero, a warehouse supervisor in California, felt sick and wanted to get a coronavirus test. She never got it, but got a huge hospital bill.
SpaceX launches next-generation GPS satellite from Florida
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force's third next-generation navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System from Florida on Tuesday.
Watch: Researchers develop glove to translate American Sign Language
A team of University of California, Los Angeles, scientists announced they have developed a glove that translates American Sign Language into speech in real time.
Airbus to slash 15,000 jobs amid pandemic
Airbus announced plans Tuesday to lay off approximately 15,000 workers over the next year as the coronavirus pandemic further tamps down on travel worldwide.
Four freeze-dried bulk foods to stash away for emergencies
Tasty meals wherever you go. (Amazon/)Most people stockpile non-perishable canned and dry goods like beans, pasta, and energy bars in the event of a natural disaster or other crisis. But moving half the...
Researchers investigate a plague of locusts in East Africa
A plague of locusts has descended on East Africa, devouring crops, trees, and pasture as they move. The first generation, which emerged at the end of last year, numbered in the hundreds...
Judge halts Trump's niece from publishing book about her uncle
A New York state judge has halted publication of a book President Donald Trump's niece, Mary, wrote about her uncle.
Watch live: Treasury, Fed chiefs split on economic recovery timeline
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified Tuesday at a House hearing to assess the state of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Justice Dept., FBI warn of COVID-19-related scammers
The Justice Department on Tuesday warned that materials are being spread in the United States with false information that claim disabled persons are exempt from wearing face coverings.
Dan + Shay, Kane Brown to headline Great Jones County Fair 2021
Dan + Shay, Zac Brown Band, Kane Brown and For King & Country will perform at Great Jones County Fair in July 2021.
Navy awards $360M to Lockheed for 4 F-35Cs
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $360 million contract modification this week to build four F-35C aircraft for the Navy, the Department of Defense announced.
U.N. agency calls on Congo to crack down on violence
A United Nations agency called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday to protect civilians and hold people responsible for a wave of attacks by armed groups.
Supreme Court rules Montana can't exclude religious schools from scholarship program
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Montana blocking tax-credit-funded scholarships from parents choosing to send their children to private religious schools was unconstitutional.
Pompeo asks U.N. Security Council to extend arms embargo on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the U.N. Security Council Tuesday to extend an arms embargo on Iran, warning the Middle Eastern country could otherwise become a "rogue weapons...
Amy McGrath holds off Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate Dem primary
Former Marine Corps pilot Amy McGrath will face Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November's general election after emerging as the winner of the Kentucky Democratic Primary on Tuesday.
Look: Meadow Walker reunites with Vin Diesel's kids
Meadow Walker shared a photo with Vincent, Similce and Pauline Sinclair, the children of her late father Paul Walker's "Fast & Furious" co-star Vin Diesel.