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State Department approves possible $59.6M sale of training ammo to Kuwait
The State Department has approved a possible $59.6 million deal to sell various M1A2K training ammunition and related equipment to Kuwait, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Tuesday.
Editorial: Republicans sat for months on coronavirus relief. Their new plan is too little and far too late
Senate Republicans finally offered a coronavirus relief bill that President Trump supports. It is woefully insufficient.
Decline of bees, other pollinators threatens US crop yields
Crop yields for apples, cherries and blueberries across the United States are being reduced by a lack of pollinators, according to Rutgers-led research, the most comprehensive study of its kind...
Using artificial intelligence to smell the roses
A pair of researchers has used machine learning to understand what a chemical smells like -- a research breakthrough with potential applications in the food flavor and fragrance industries.
Column: GOP slips an attack on Social Security into its coronavirus relief bill
Social Security advocates are universally opposed to the measure, which they see as an expression of longtime conservative hostility to the program.
Former European Research Council president returns as interim leader
French mathematician Jean-Pierre Bourguignon to lead funding agency until 2021
Trump administration to stop accepting new DACA applications
The Trump administration won't accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Department of Homeland Security said in a memo released Tuesday.
Impact drivers that get the job done
Impactful and useful. (Maxim Selyuk via Unsplash/)If you enjoy DIY building projects, an impact driver is an invaluable, time-saving tool. While it might look like the typical electric power drill/screwdriver found in many...
Coronavirus bill includes $29B for weapons programs, defense contractors
The U.S. Senate's coronavirus relief proposal includes $29 billion for the Pentagon, including at least $7 billion for weapons programs and $11 billion to reimburse defense contractors for coronavirus-related expenses.
L.A. Opera calls off fall shows and projects losses up to $31 million
Los Angeles Opera postpones its fall slate for an entire year as the pandemic prompts the company to consider outdoor alternatives.
MLB postpones fourth game due to virus; Goodell writes to NFL fans
MLB postponed a fourth game Tuesday due to COVID-19 while commissioner Roger Goodell wrote about the NFL's difficult, persistent journey toward a season as the coronavirus continues to impact sports...
Fed extends emergency lending for 3 more months
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the Federal Reserve approved a three-month extension of emergency lending under the Federal Reserve Act, allowing it to run until the end of this...
'Cuphead' gets surprise release on PlayStation 4
"Cuphead," a run and gun action game inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, was released onto PlayStation 4 on Tuesday.
Biden unveils racial equality plan
Former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled Tuesday a racial equality plan, a day after he unveiled a women's agenda .
Remington Arms files for bankruptcy
Remington Arms, the country's oldest gun company which is facing a lawsuit from Sandy Hook victims' families, filed for bankruptcy protection in Alabama Monday.
To end King Coal's reign, must his most loyal subjects get paid?
Governments should be prepared to pay billions of pounds to operators of coal-fired power plants in agreements to shut down their plants early, a new article recommends.
Look: Boat falls from trailer, blocks lane of Washington state road
The Washington State Patrol said drivers faced an unusual traffic hazard when a boat came loose from its trailer and ended up partially blocking the road.
Seoul lawmaker roasts Starbucks Korea for promotional giveaway
Mini-suitcases with the Starbucks logo and foldable camping chairs are at the center of an inquiry at South Korea's National Assembly.
Winning the digital transformation race: Three emerging approaches for leading transition
New research from Professor Feng Li, Chair of Information Management at City's Business School has outlined three new approaches that digital innovators can take to reduce the risk of failure...
'Watchmen' leads with 26 Emmy Award nominations
"Killing Eve," and "Schitt's Creek" were among the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards announced Tuesday by The Television Academy.
Winning the digital transformation race: Three emerging approaches for leading transition
New research has outlined three new approaches that digital innovators can take to reduce the risk of failure and seize competitive advantage in the industry.
Researchers urge the scientific community to #StopPandemicBias
While there is little doubt that COVID-19 will have lasting impacts on health and the economy, a group of researchers is bringing attention to the effects the pandemic could have...
Five graphs that show how uncertain markets are about the coronavirus recovery
Financial markets can tell us a lot about the economic recovery ahead, based on their direction of travel and how confident investors feel about the future. This is important as...
Katy Perry delays 'Smile' album release to Aug. 28
Katy Perry postponed the release of her new album, "Smile," due to "unavoidable production delays."
Dog that jumped from car window found 600 miles away
A dog who jumped out of a car window on a South Carolina highway was found 11 days later -- 600 miles away in Florida.
Does ride-sharing substitute for or complement public transit?
Ride-sharing apps like Uber, Lyft, Grab, and DiDi have become ubiquitous in cities around the world, but have also attracted much backlash from established taxi companies. Despite its adoption worldwide,...
JetBlue Airways reports second-quarter loss of $450 million
JetBlue Airways lost $450 million in the second quarter as a result of depressed demand for air travel worldwide in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the carrier said Tuesday.
Pesticides can protect crops from hydrophobic pollutants
Researchers have revealed that commercial pesticides can be applied to crops in the Cucurbitaceae family to decrease their accumulation of hydrophobic pollutants, thereby improving crop safety. The research group consisted...