The West can gnash its teeth over Belarus. But there's little it can do to change things
One by one, the leaders of the protest movement in Belarus are being taken out of circulation. One of them is reportedly in prison after apparently being detained early Wednesday. Several others have been unceremoniously dumped at the country's borders and are now in exile.
US report warns climate change could create economic chaos
The far-reaching consequences of climate change have the ability to create chaos in the financial system and disrupt the American economy, according to a federal report released Wednesday.
Fiery wreck leads to friendship after strangers work together to save woman's life
Before July 11, 2019, Robert Lawson and Jeff Johnson had never met.
Escapee found hiding in small room 75 miles away from county jail
An escape was short-lived for a state inmate who was found hiding in a small room in a building about 75 miles away from the county jail, Mississippi prison officials said.
People can't stop buying leggings. That's great news for Lululemon and Athleta
The pandemic has sparked broad shifts in the clothes people are wearing, boosting some retailers while leaving others behind.
Legislation would finally honor Maryland World War II veteran
New, bipartisan legislation would give an African American soldier who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day the recognition he deserves, members of Maryland's congressional delegation announced.
Wife spreads message after husband dies of COVID-19
A Wayne County widow said she wants people to see her pain so that they know COVID-19 is real.
Parents host 'log out' to protest school board's delayed in-person learning vote
Scottsdale families skipped school for the day in protest of what they say is the district's inability to decide on the return to in-person learning.
Amazon is hiring 33,000 new employees at its Career Day
Amazon announced it will hold a Career Day on September 16 that is open to everyone seeking a job.
A new front in coronavirus disinformation: Wall Street research
Coronavirus misinformation is infecting the unlikeliest of places: Wall Street research that investors rely on to trade in the financial markets.
AstraZeneca pauses coronavirus vaccine trial after unexplained illness in volunteer
Drug giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it had paused global trials of its coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in one of the volunteers.
What's in it for them? Wounded veterans and Gold Star families answer Trump's question about why troops serve
Before my husband deploys, he has a ritual that is familiar to many service members. He sits down with a generously poured bourbon, and he writes letters. One for his adult daughter, Rosalind. One for each of our little boys, Teddy and Antonio. One for his grandma, who raised him, and his family in Texas. One for me.
'Play it down': Trump admits to concealing the true threat of coronavirus in new Woodward book
President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed US coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous, airborne, highly contagious and "more deadly than even your strenuous flus," and that he repeatedly played it down publicly, according to legendary journalist Bob Woodward in his new book "Rage."
Uber says it will offer rides only in electric vehicles in US, Europe by 2030
Uber plans to offer rides exclusively in electric vehicles by 2030 in US, Canadian and European cities, and be entirely free of emissions by 2040.
Fire ravages Europe's largest migrant camp on Lesbos
Europe's largest migrant camp, Moria, has been devastated by massive fires that broke out early Wednesday at the overcrowded site on Greece's Lesbos island.
Texas Democratic Party Surpasses Our Historic Goal of Reaching Out to 1 Million Unregistered Voters During Texas Voter Registration Week
Texas Democratic Party and MJ Hegar for Senate Campaign Reach Out to 1.3 Million Unregistered Texans
During Texas Voter Registration Week, the Texas Democratic Party shattered our goal of reaching out to 1 million unregistered Texans. We are proud to announce we contacted a staggering 1.3 million unregistered Texans last week.
RUBBER MATCH
Rockets and Lakers square off in crucial Game 3 playoff matchup
And now the real games begin. With the series tied at one a piece, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers know what is on the line in this crucial Game 3 matchup on Tuesday night. Teams that have won Game 3 of a best of seven series after it being tied at one game apiece, has went on to win the series over 70% of the time.
A candy maker is giving away a candy factory in a nationwide treasure hunt
A quirky candy maker has launched a nationwide treasure hunt, sending sugar mavens into a frenzy. They'll need to pay to play for the ultimate prize -- one of his candy factories.
Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes
Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health.
Affluent White student-athletes are profiting from the labor of their poor Black peers, study says
A new study of the economics of college sports found that affluent White students are profiting off the labor of poor Black students.
