Michigan Democratic governor signs ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice intended to change a person's sexual orientation, for minors in the state, the governor's office announced Wednesday.
2023-07-27 19:54
AC is hard on the planet. This building has a sustainable solution
In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it's 55 degrees all year round.
2023-07-27 19:54
Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
2023-07-26 05:30
Taiwan media guide
An overview of the media in Taiwan, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-21 22:22
Wesleyan University joins other schools in nixing legacy admissions after Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
Wesleyan University says it will stop giving preferential treatment to applicants who are the children of alumni. Last month, the Supreme Court said universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission.
2023-07-20 01:48
'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' clocks in $80 million at the box office in 5-day opening
Tom Cruise has been on a mission to encourage fans to go to the movies to see not just his latest, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," but all the movies coming out this summer.
2023-07-17 07:20
Microsoft signs agreement to keep Call of Duty on Playstation
Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard,
2023-07-16 22:58
Chandrayaan-3: India set to launch historic Moon mission
If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
2023-07-14 05:49
Explainer-Hollywood actors' strike: How would it hit TV shows and movies?
LOS ANGELES Thousands of Hollywood film and television actors may go on strike from Thursday, joining writers who
2023-07-13 17:55
Nvidia invests $50 million in Recursion to train AI models for drug discovery
(Reuters) -Nvidia invested $50 million to speed up training of biotech firm Recursion's artificial intelligence models for drug discovery, which
2023-07-12 20:52
Iowa House passes 6-week abortion ban in special session called by GOP governor
Iowa's state House passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy, acting quickly in the special session ordered by GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds with the sole purpose of restricting the procedure in the state.
2023-07-12 11:57
Samoa media guide
An overview of the media in Samoa, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-11 20:58