Sent Packing: Iowa Meatpacker Fires 7 In Coronavirus Betting Pool

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Congress closes in on stimulus deal; states not waiting for federal help; U.S. poverty level jumps.

Google Glitch, Snowstorm Bring Virtual Learning Frustrations

Goodbye "snow day," hello "connection issues" as the U.S. grapples with virtual schooling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Pandemic Means A Lot More Work For Families Of Children With Disabilities

Schools can step up and help families with special needs students during the pandemic.

Why Being Stuck At Home Drains Our Creativity

Due to the pandemic, unplanned interactions with others has vanished.

Why Does The Electoral College Exist?

How does the electoral process work?

Companies Accused Of Crimes Get More Digital Privacy Rights Than Others Under Trump

Corporations increasingly receive the same rights as people. Now, it seems, they have privileges even people don’t.

My University Will Be Getting Coronavirus Vaccines Soon

Here’s how my team will get doses into arms.

'If Not One Thing, It's Another': Storm Rolls Into Northeast

Snow fell from Virginia north to New York City by late afternoon, causing disruptions including to COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

K-12 Schools Need To Take Cyberattacks More Seriously

Federal cybersecurity officials say attacks are expected to continue.

Footing The Coronavirus Bill

Making the economic case for tax hikes on the wealthy.

Racial Stereotypes Drive Students Of Color Away From STEM

Many Black and Hispanic STEM students leave the science field because of the ‘racial fatigue’.

Museum Specimens Could Help Fight The Next Pandemic

Why preserving collections is crucial to future scientific discoveries.

MLB Reclassifies Negro Leagues as Major Leagues

Major League Baseball said it was "correcting a longtime oversight in the game's history" by incorporating the Negro Leagues into MLB lore.

Retail Sales Fell In November; Largest Drop In 7 Months

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many Americans to cut back on holiday shopping expenses, as well as staying home instead of going out.

Winter Solstice 'Christmas Star,' Ursid Meteors: 1 Glorious Night

Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.

'It's Bad': Hospital Over Capacity, And Nurses Have Coronavirus

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Second vaccine could be approved this week; allergic reaction to Pfizer dose; case decline in Midwest.

Midwestern States See Drop In New COVID-19 Cases

Declining COVID-19 cases in the Midwest are offset by the infection's spread on both U.S. coasts.

US Regulators OK Genetically Modified Pig For Food, Drugs

The U.S. has approved a genetically modified pig for food and drug production, though its creators say they don't plan to sell it for meat.

Pediatricians Want Kids To Be Part Of Vaccine Trials

Vaccine makers are only in the early stages of testing their products on children.

Mermaids Aren’t Real But They’ve Fascinated People Around The World For Ages

A curious look at how mermaids came to be and why do so many people around the world imagine them.

Coronavirus Further Exposes Inequalities In The Global Financial System

Amid pandemic, developed countries have injected an unprecedented US$9 trillion into their economies.

What Is A Neural Network?

A computer scientist explains.

Was Jesus Really Born In Bethlehem?

Why the gospels disagree over the circumstances of Christ’s birth.

Why Getting Back To ‘Normal’ Doesn’t Have To Involve Police In Schools

Roughly half of public schools have a police presence.

Will Going Out In The Cold Give You A Cold?

The cold weather does have an impact on whether or not you catch a cold.

What Vaccine Distribution Planners Can Learn From Amazon And Walmart

The initial rollout of Pfizer’s vaccine has begun, and vaccines are shipping across the U.S.

The Marshall Islands Could Be Wiped Out By Climate Change

Their colonial history limits their ability to save themselves.

U.S. Vaccinations Ramp Up As 2nd Coronavirus Shot Nears

A panel of experts is expected to vote Thursday to recommend the Moderna vaccine to the FDA, which is expected to give it the green light.

Over-The-Counter Home Test For COVID-19 Gets U.S. Green Light

U.S. regulators OK emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test consumers can buy without a prescription to test themselves at home.

Church Vandalism Exposes Divisions Over Faith And Politics

Two historically Black churches were among the four in Washington, D.C., that were vandalized this past weekend.

Interest Lively At Deadline For 'Obamacare' Sign-Ups

Analysts and advocates who follow the annual insurance sign-ups say interest has gotten stronger with the pandemic gripping the nation.

U.S., States Crack Down On Scams Bilking Desperate Americans

"Operation Income Illusion" targets schemes that have cost consumers an estimated $1 billion since the start of 2020.

'The Vaccine Is Safe,' Says First American To Get The Pfizer Dose

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Death toll tops 300,000; 2 relief bill possibilities; Fauci says Biden, Harris should get vaccine soon.

Why We’re So Bad At Counting The Calories We Eat, Drink Or Burn

People often eat more than usual around the holidays and this year more than most as the pandemic prompts many to stress eat.

Who Is Doing All Of Those Coronavirus Tests?

Why you should care about medical laboratory professionals.

Puerto Rico Wants Statehood

Only Congress can make it the 51st state in the United States.

Taking Fish Out Of Fish Feed Can Make Aquaculture A More Sustainable Food Source

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

Some Families Need More Than Just Medical Care

Being food-insecure and unable to get enough nutritious food to meet your needs, can take a toll on your health.

Why Do So Few Clergy Serve In Congress?

The numbers are scarce despite the fact that members of the clergy often possess many skills.

It Takes A Lot Of Energy For Machines To Learn

Here’s why AI is so power-hungry?