University of California Will Stop Using SAT, ACT
Advocates argue that the exams are an unfair admission barrier to certain students who often cannot pay for pricey test preparation.
SpaceX will use this rocket for its first manned space launch
SpaceX’s upcoming launch marks a turning point in space exploration for several reasons.
Coronavirus hits even top-rated nursing homes
The numbers of nursing home residents testing positive for the coronavirus and dying from COVID-19 are linked to location and population density — not care quality ratings.
SpaceX may welcome Trump and Pence at historic launch
It will mark the first time astronauts launch into orbit aboard a private company’s spacecraft, and it will also be the first launch of American astronauts in an American-made spacecraft since the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011.
Astronauts arriving for NASA’s 1st home launch in decade
The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA flew to Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight.
No coronavirus pay cuts announced for these politicians in strictest lockdown states
Meanwhile, Americans throughout the country are feeling the effects of record unemployment.
Senate passes bill removing rogue Chinese firms from US stock exchanges
The vote on the bill, introduced more than a year ago, comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans seek to punish Beijing over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic knocks out large sections of Hawaii’s economy
Many businesses in tourism-dependent Hawaii have seen no income for two months, as a result of the restrictions imposed in the name of public health.
Reporters to no longer get an early look at some economic data
The data includes high-profile reports on unemployment, retail sales and inflation
High-level NASA spaceflight official resigns abruptly
A high-ranking NASA official has resigned a week before a historic spaceflight is scheduled to launch.
Trump signs E.O.: 'Regulations will be cut'
Trump tells his cabinet to cut the red tape
Coronavirus data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
Public health officials in at least two-thirds of U.S. states are sharing the addresses of people who have the coronavirus with first responders.
FBI blasts Apple in Pensacola attack probe
The Justice Department had asked Apple to help extract data from two iPhones that belonged to the gunman.
Cuomo's office abusing power through coronavirus closures: Lawsuit
The lawsuit slams Cuomo and New York's attorney general for the "disturbing and gross abuse of their power."
Coronavirus prompts New Jersey and California to consider state worker furloughs like Michigan's
Michigan's public employee furlough plan will last until July 25.
US expected to revise coronavirus small business aid program
The changes are likely to include giving businesses more flexibility to spend the money.
Amazon says 'appropriate' executive to be available, panel calls on Bezos to testify
The panel had called on chief executive Jeff Bezos to testify. Amazon’s blog late on Friday did not commit to a specific person or consideration for who could eventually testify.
What is Armed Forces Day?
Here’s what you need to know about U.S. Armed Forces Day, the day when Americans celebrate active military members.
US companies discover the dark side of a COVID-19 business boom
While some companies are seeing a boom in business amid the deadly pandemic, there’s a dark side to that surge, both in terms of cost and complexity. Some of the big-ticket items of added costs include cleaning, temperature scanners, production time, and even management issues, as companies scramble to meet COVID-19 guidelines.
Taiwan Semiconductor to build Arizona manufacturing plant
The company plans to spend $12 billion on the project.



















