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Most Americans don't have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have...
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of property from Ukrainian bank owners
The Justice Department on Thursday moved to seize property from the owners of one of the largest banks in Ukraine for alleged money laundering.
NBA fines Brooklyn Nets $25K for injury-reporting violation
The Brooklyn Nets have been fined $25,000 for failing to comply with league policies governing injury reporting.
Packers ban fans at Lambeau Field for first two home games of 2020 season
The Green Bay Packers won't allow fans into Lambeau Field for their first two home games of the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
16 arrested in probe of Beirut port explosions
Officials in Lebanon on Thursday arrested 16 people in connection to their investigation of a series of explosions at a Beirut port that killed at least 137 people.
'E! News,' two other E! shows canceled due to financial fallout from COVID-19
"E! News" and two other celebrity news shows on E! were canceled, the network announced Thursday, citing financial impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump signs order for government to buy 'essential' drugs in U.S.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said she signed an executive order designed to lure more medical manufacturing to the United States.
Michigan man wins $1 million thanks to low car tire
A Michigan man said he has a leaky car tire to thank for his winning a $1 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Dow rises 185 points, gold futures hit another record price
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 185 points on Thursday, while gold futures hit another record price.
Energy execs tell Senate cybersecurity has become crucial
Foreign hackers infiltrating U.S. electric and gas infrastructure has long been a concern of intelligence officials and lawmakers.
State Department lifts advisory against international travel
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its global advisory urging all U.S. citizens to avoid international travel, though some countries still ban Americans from coming in.
Nintendo's profits jump nearly 428% amid COVID-19 lockdowns
Nintendo reported Thursday that its operating profits jumped nearly 428% year-over-year amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Boosts Learning of Foreign Language Sounds
New research by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh and University of California San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that a simple, earbud-like device developed at UCSF that imperceptibly stimulates a key nerve leading to the...
Mortgage rates hit eighth record low, but affordability still down
This week mortgage rates hit their eighth record low for the year, but affordability is still down from the first quarter.
U.S. Senate bans TikTok on government devices
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley banning federal employees from using video-sharing app TikTok on government-issued devices, amid threats from the White House to ban the company.
DHS chief Chad Wolf defends sending federal police to U.S. cities
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified in Congress Thursday and defended President Donald Trump's decision to send federal police to cities experiencing mass civil rights protests.
Ex-aide pleads guilty to murder of Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins
An Arkansas woman pleaded guilty Thursday to killing state Sen. Linda Collins as part of an agreement that will put her behind bars for 50 years.
US EPA changes PFAS rule after signing
Top Democrat on Senate environment committee asks inspector general to investigate
The Great American Outdoors Act proves that grassroots advocacy and democracy still work
National parks are the crown jewel of America's public lands. Now, they will finally get updates to their aging infrastructures. (NPS Photo/J. Tobiason/)This story originally featured on Outdoor Life.For decades, the conservation community...
Research shows post-release digital movie piracy can boost ticket sales
Movie studios estimate that they lose billions of dollars to digital movie piracy. But a new marketing study from the University of Georgia finds that piracy can actually boost ticket...
Identifying local solutions in the Barotse Floodplain for sustainable agriculture development
The Barotse Floodplain in Zambia is one of Africa's largest wetlands, representing varied ecotypes and high biodiversity conservation value. However, the Lozi People who live in the region face an...
Appeals court rules public is overcharged to access court documents
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that U.S. court administrators have been overcharging members of the public to access court records and documents.
Germany erred in extraditing Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Bruckner, EU adviser says
Europe's top criminal justice court said in a preliminary opinion Thursday the main suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was lawfully tried in a separate rape case.
U.S. military sending food, water, medical supplies to Lebanon
The United States will be sending three planes full of food, water and medical supplies to Lebanon to provide relief in the wake of this week's explosion in Beirut.
Non-invasive nerve stimulation boosts learning of foreign language sounds
New research by neuroscientists revealed that a simple, earbud-like device that imperceptibly stimulates the brain could significantly improve the wearer's ability to learn the sounds of a new language. This...
Make the best of bad reviews by leveraging consumer empathy
When confronted with unfair negative reviews, firms can strategically leverage consumer empathy and benefit from potential downstream consequences.
Hitting a baseball is the hardest skill to pull off in sports. Here why
Getting a hit in baseball is one of the hardest things to do regularly in sports. (Pexels/)There are few aspects of life where you can fail seven out of 10 times and...
Fuel from disused tires
Used tires pose a serious environmental risk owing to the damage that may be caused when they are stored in the environment. They are emerging in ever greater numbers from...