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Lamar Jackson powers Ravens to blowout win over Browns

3 years ago from UPI

Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens cruised to a 38-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at M&T Bank...

TikTok owner chooses Oracle over Microsoft in proposed sale forced by Trump administration

3 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

TikTok's owner has chosen Oracle over Microsoft in a proposed sale forced by the Trump administration, according to an AP source.

Denver Nuggets rally past L.A. Clippers to force Game 7

3 years ago from UPI

The Denver Nuggets pulled off another season-saving comeback Sunday, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 111-98 to even their Western Conference semifinal series at three games apiece.

Let's talk about quantum computing in drug discovery

3 years ago from C&EN

Digital research chiefs at big pharma firms pool know-how and experience in a precompetitive huddle

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Sunday

3 years ago from CBC: Health

Many immigrants say they fear a growing backlog in the citizenship queue will delay indefinitely their goal of becoming Canadians after the federal government cancelled citizenship tests due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. Here's a...

Ryan Murphy's 'Prom' to premiere on Netflix on Dec. 11

3 years ago from UPI

Ryan Murphy said Sunday his film adaptation of the stage musical, "The Prom," will debut on Netflix on Dec. 11.

Op-Ed: In quarantine, the town of Bishop finds a quiet rhythm. Smoke from the fires pierces it

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

A calm descends on a resident of Bishop during the coronavirus quarantine. But then smoke from the fires arrives.

Colorado secretary of state sues USPS over mailer on voting

3 years ago from UPI

Colorado's secretary of state filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Postal Service over mailers that contain inaccurate information about mail-in voting.

Down after first set, Osaka rallies to win U.S. Open women's singles tennis title

3 years ago from UPI

Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to win the women's singles title at the U.S. Open tennis championships Saturday in Queens, N.Y.

St. Louis police cite 9 in protest going by McCloskey mansion

3 years ago from UPI

St. Louis police have cited nine people that the McCloskey's brandished guns at in June while they were passing their mansion on way to mayor's home to demand her resignation.

Missing New Hampshire serval found, back at home

3 years ago from UPI

A pet serval that went missing in New Hampshire this week has been found and returned to its owners, police say.

Paul Walker's daughter Meadow remembers late actor on his 47th birthday

3 years ago from UPI

Meadow Walker posted a message on Instagram Saturday, remembering her father Paul on what should have been the late actor's 47th birthday.

California allows inmates to become firefighters; 4M acres burn in West

3 years ago from UPI

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing inmate fire crew members to have careers as firefighters after completing their prison sentences.

Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' tops U.S. album chart for 6th week

3 years ago from UPI

Pop star Taylor Swift's "Folklore" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a sixth-consecutive week.

'Terrible role-modeling': How California lawmakers flouted pandemic safety practices

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

As their session ended in late August, California lawmakers huddled, let their masks slip below their noses, and required a new mom to vote in person.

Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem advance to U.S. Open final

3 years ago from UPI

Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem will meet in the 2020 U.S. Open final after both players posted semifinal wins Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y.

Nuggets stun Clippers in Game 5 to stave off elimination

3 years ago from UPI

The Denver Nuggets overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to shock the Los Angeles Clippers 111-105 on Friday night in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

Tetraglyme proposed as candidate for regulation in EU

3 years ago from C&EN

ECHA says plan to restrict dechlorane plus flame retardant expected in April

Video: Scientists turn understanding of bubble popping upside down

3 years ago from C&EN

Study finds that gravity doesn't drive how viscous-fluid bubbles collapse

Ex-Salvadoran colonel gets 133 years in prison for Jesuit slayings

3 years ago from UPI

A Spanish court on Friday sentenced a former Salvadoran colonel to 133 years in prison for the slayings of five Jesuit priests during his country's civil war three decades ago.

Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos ink deal to produce Lifetime TV movies

3 years ago from UPI

Husband-and-wife celebrities Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have signed on to executive produce two new "Ripped from the Headlines" movies to debut on Lifetime in 2021.

Rockets' Danuel House Jr. banned from bubble for violating safety protocols

3 years ago from UPI

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. has been removed from the NBA campus near Orlando, Fla., and won't play again this season after a violation of the league's health and...

Halloween and Christmas items sell out as we go all in on decorating

3 years ago from LA Times - Health

With many traditional public events canceled due to coronavirus, all our holiday energy has to go somewhere. And so far it appears 2020 will be the year we go wild...

Best oil sprayers and misters for home chefs

3 years ago from PopSci

Spray it on thick. (Amazon /)Over- or under-oiling your dishes is the surest way to ruin you food. If you’ve ever accidentally dumped way too much olive oil on your roasted fish,...

Rare silver dollar returns to auction block after selling for $10M

3 years ago from UPI

A rare silver dollar that might be the first ever struck by the U.S. Mint in 1794 is up for auction after selling for $10 million in 2013.

U.S. appeals court rules Florida ex-felons must pay fines to vote

3 years ago from UPI

A federal appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of a law requiring Floridians convicted of felonies to pay court fines and fees before being allowed to vote.

NASA's Terra Highlights Aerosols From Western Fires in Danger Zone

3 years ago from Science @ NASA

Portal origin URL: NASA's Terra Highlights Aerosols From Western Fires in Danger ZonePortal origin nid: 464330Published: Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 10:46Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: The year 2020 will be...

Greece, with an eye on Turkey, prepares to unveil defense budget

3 years ago from UPI

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will unveil a defense program on Saturday with heavy emphasis on dealing with alleged provocations by Turkey.