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Four-day week would be affordable for most UK firms, says thinktank
Source: Four-day week would be affordable for most UK firms, says thinktank…
Hyundai Motor Buys 80% of Robotics Firm Boston Dynamics – Bloomberg
Hyundai Motor Group agreed to buy a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics…
Phish Defeat Audience in Chess During ‘Dinner and a Rematch’ NYE Broadcast
On Dec. 31, Phish presented a special, year-end edition of their ‘Dinner…
Massachusetts to Ban Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The measure follows California’s plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in an effort…
Surge in approved acres for hemp planting in Kentucky – ABC 36 News
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) approved…
Fibonacci cuts ribbon on $5.8M HempWood manufacturing plant in Calloway County – Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated Fibonacci LLC as company leaders, along with…
Coverage of “wooden satellites” misses the point
Even if it works, the wood will remain in orbit, too. Source:…
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would…
What would happen if the Queen went on a crime spree? – Legal Cheek
Prosecuting the monarch: a whistle stop tour of the legal difficulties Source:…
With Florida beckoning, Canadian snowbirds ‘chopper off to Buffalo’ to cross the border
Great Lakes Helicopters of Cambridge, Ont., offers a way Canadians can cross…
Provinces with least-strict COVID-19 restrictions this summer saw sharp case spikes in second wave, data show
Alberta and Saskatchewan opened up wider and stayed open longer than other…
COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Free for All Across India, Says Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said the COVID-19 vaccine…
Turkish scientists say they’ve developed a 10-second COVID-19 test that is 99% accurate | Euronews
A 10-second COVID-19 test without a nasal swab – how does that…
A New Strain of Drug-Resistant Malaria Has Sprung Up in Africa
Here’s how we fight back Source: A New Strain of Drug-Resistant Malaria…
11 Republican senators to challenge Joe Biden’s win, vow to vote against state electors | CBC News
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Synova Laser MicroJet®: Water jet guided laser technology
For the first time ever, Synova combined the advantages of water jet…
Was That a Dropped Call From ET?
A spooky radio signal showed up after a radio telescope was aimed…
Here’s Why Distribution of the Vaccine Is Taking Longer Than Expected
Health officials and hospitals are struggling with a lack of resources. Holiday…
Trump was briefed that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack US forces in Afghanistan – CNNPolitics
President Donald Trump received information earlier this month that China sought to…
Canada to require negative test for people entering country
Source: Canada to require negative test for people entering country
Trump Is Set To Violate Palm Beach Deal By Staying Too Long At Mar-A-Lago. Again.
His repeated violations of his agreement not to use the Florida estate…
Josh Hawley to delay affirming Biden victory by forcing votes on Electoral College results – CNNPolitics
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Wednesday he will object when Congress…
A Chicago couple died of Covid-19 after one at-home haircut – CNN
“Even when we thought we did everything right, we still got it,”…
The Greatest Books: The Best Books of All Time – 1 to 50
The Top 50 greatest fiction books of all time determined by 129…
Finally Finished War and Peace – But Do I Recommend It?
James Wallace Harris, Monday, December 28, 2020 I began reading War and…
In Spain a “register” for those who refuse the vaccine: “It will be shared with EU countries” – L’Unione Sarda.it
Source: In Spain a “register” for those who refuse the vaccine: “It…
People with coronavirus are still getting on planes. No one knows how many.
As recent high-profile instances show, having COVID-19 symptoms or even a diagnosis…
Louie Gohmert: How suing Mike Pence is the last gasp of the ‘election fraud’ crowd – CNNPolitics
Boy, I did not see this one coming! Source: Louie Gohmert: How…
The drug that gives ‘instant immunity’ to coronavirus? UK trials new antibody therapy | Daily Mail Online
A new antibody treatment with the potential to give people instant immunity…
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79…
Big for-profit long-term-care companies paid out more than $170 million to investors through Ontario’s deadly first wave
Companies say government funds received during the same period flowed directly to…
The ashes of Scotty from Star Trek are aboard the International Space Station
James Doohan boldly going into space years after his death Source: The…
Beijing in emergency mode after new coronavirus cases recorded
New controls introduced in the Chinese capital as the city authorities warn…
Bill Barr Accused of Arresting Impeachment Witnesses to Shield Trump
Lev Parnas has accused Barr of timing his arrest last fall to prevent…
50 years of tax cut data shows trickle-down economics has never worked
Tax cuts for the rich increase inequality and don’t grow the economy…
Japan to Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars, Bucking Toyota Chief
The nation’s plan to end sales of gas vehicles by the mid-2030s—combined…
Noam Chomsky: Trump Has Revealed the Extreme Fragility of American Democracy
Trump’s failed coup may look weak, but his refusal to concede could…
Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria
Source: Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria This…
The Quantum Internet Will Blow Your Mind. Here’s What It Will Look Like
The next generation of the Internet will rely on revolutionary new tech…
Opinion: Forgiving ineligible CERB recipients would be unfair to Canadians who followed the rules
CERB was not designed for students, the retired or the unemployed, nor…
Global map of bees created in conservation first
The data will help protect vital pollinators and could lead to new…
Nestle uses insect protein in Purina pet food
Nestle’s Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects,…
How six scientists survived ‘living on Mars’ for a year
When six scientists moved into a dome that simulated the Red Planet…
Quebec to ban sale of new gas-powered vehicles as of 2035 | CBC News
The Quebec government will unveil its green economy plan on Monday. A…
BMW unveils electric SUV to challenge Tesla, plans U.S. launch in early 2022
German luxury automaker BMW AG unveiled on Wednesday an electric sport utility…
Warmongering Female Mongooses Lead Their Groups Into Battle to Mate With the Enemy | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine
New research finds females of this species engineer conflicts with rival groups…
COVID-19: UK confirms two cases of another ‘more transmissible’ variant linked to South Africa
Two cases of a new, “more transmissible” COVID-19 variant linked to South…
Advice on Taking LSD from Seasoned Acid Aficionados
Some dos and don’ts from Peter (74), Holger (64), and Adam (54)….
Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Living in a Tiny House
The micro home movement paints a rosy picture of financial freedom, simplicity,…
