Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a new publishing program dedicated to "The Mandalorian" that will see the launch of novels and comic books for all ages.

Hundreds of new laws in a number of states take effect on Wednesday, regulations involving guns, policing, voting, driving and workers' pay.

For the two greatest democracies of the last century, how each is coping with multiple crises does not rise to what Winston Churchill once called "our finest hour."

Police in Hong Kong said Wednesday they have arrested a man for holding a black flag calling for the city's independence from China, making him the first person to be detained under a controvers ...

On July 1, 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued.

Singer Debbie Harry turns 75 and rapper Missy Elliott turns 49, among the famous birthdays for July 1.

Germany, divided in the aftermath of World War II, became a unified country again in 1990, but differences in heart health among those in the eastern and western parts of the country remain 30 y ...

North Korean defectors who send leaflets and other information across the border say the practice is a vital step toward forcing change in the repressive country.

Data from a five-year clinical trial is adding to growing evidence that deep brain stimulation can slow the ravages of Parkinson's disease.

A judge has granted bail to a former Atlanta police officer charged with murder for fatally shooting a black man in a Wendy's restaurant parking lot last month despite pleas from the victim's fa ...

About two-thirds of U.S. parents say they'll send their kids to school again this fall, and most also support COVID-19 testing and social distancing policies for schoolchildren, a new survey finds.

Army investigators searching for a missing soldier who disappeared more than two months ago said Tuesday they have found "partial human remains" near the Texas base where she was stationed.

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed into law a bill on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens.

The Detroit Tigers and No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson agreed to a minor league contract, the team announced Tuesday.

The Arizona Cardinals' official website called out second-year quarterback Kyler Murray for hosting a private workout in Texas despite the NFL Players Association advising against players traini ...

The Justice Department charged Glenmark Pharmaceuticals with conspiring to fix prices for generic drugs on Tuesday.

While Major League Baseball prepares to start the 2020 season next month, baseball's minor leagues canceled its seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Federal Communications Commission designated Chinese communications companies Huawei and ZTE as national security threats, blocking them from receiving money from the agency's Universal Serv ...

As June winds down, the Southwest monsoon is in full force across India, and rainfall totals are climbing to staggering levels as rising floodwaters leave thousands stranded.

Martin Gugino, a 75-year-old protester who was injured after being pushed by Buffalo, N.Y., police, was released from the hospital and will continue his recovery at an undisclosed location, his ...

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was revealed as the first cover athlete for this year's edition of the popular video game series "NBA 2K."

General Electric was awarded $101.3 million to produce engines for F-15EX aircraft for the Air Force, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced 819 invitees to join the Academy in 2020, including actors Awkwafina and Zendaya, and filmmakers Robert Eggers and Ryan Murphy.

Missisippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill mandating the removal of the Confederate emblem from the state flag and beginning the process to select a new flag bearing the phrase "In God We Trust."

The Pentagon released a statement Tuesday in support of President Donald Trump's proposal to reassign 9,500 troops currently stationed in Germany.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi netted his 700th career goal in a draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday at Camp Nou in Spain's La Liga.

National Park Service officials announced Tuesday they discovered the body of Matthew Bunker, one of three hikers who have gone missing at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington within a week.

A majority of Americans who are diagnosed with COVID-19 don't know who passed the virus to them, two new government reports show.

Lori Vallow was charged with conspiracy to commit destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence in the deaths of her children Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.

The Space Force will be comprised of three field commands, with many of the Air Force's existing space acquisition organizations being moved into a newly created Space Systems Command, the servi ...

An unstable massive star in the Kinman Dwarf galaxy, located 75 million light-years away, has disappeared, but scientists aren't sure why or how.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force's third next-generation navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System from Florida on Tuesday.

Large financial transfers between a Russian intelligence agency and a bank account linked to the Taliban were evidence of an alleged scheme in which Russia offered bounties to militants to kill ...

Vatican prosecutors said Tuesday they have acquired documents from offices responsible for upkeep of St. Peter's Basilica in an apparent probe following new set of contract laws.

The COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. will continue to "get worse before it gets better," but the situation might improve as clinicians gain better understanding of how to treat the virus until ther ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its best quarterly gain since 1987 as the blue-chip index gained 0.85 percent on Tuesday and 17.8 percent for the quarter.

Vaping lung injuries haven't gone away, and signs of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, can look a lot like a COVID-19 infection, federal and state health offici ...

An Australian woman's thoughtful gesture for her husband earned the couple a lottery jackpot of nearly $350,000 -- but it was weeks before they realized it.

A team of University of California, Los Angeles, scientists announced they have developed a glove that translates American Sign Language into speech in real time.

New paleoclimate research suggests the last 150 years of global warming have erased 6,500 years of cooling.

Emergency medical officials transported a 72-year-old woman to a hospital after a bison gored her as she approached to take a photograph at Yellowstone National Park, park officials said.

Airbus announced plans Tuesday to lay off approximately 15,000 workers over the next year as the coronavirus pandemic further tamps down on travel worldwide.

Researchers at Virginia Tech University said they have figured out why a species of flying snake native to Asia wriggle their bodies up and down when they glide through the air -- for stability.

A New York state judge has halted publication of a book President Donald Trump's niece, Mary, wrote about her uncle.

The CEO of AMPAC USA has highlighted the need for offshore watermakers in the Oil & Gas industry. The CEO talked about the main pain points faced by the industry, such as the rising need to extract more from existing reservoirs, the need to go farther when exploring new sources, and the demand for using wastewater treatment systems to be more environment-friendly. The CEO has also shared viable solutions to these problems and stressed how offshore watermakers by the company could be a good choice.

Terumo Corporation, Tokyo, Japan announces a major release of clinical outcome data from over 37,000 patients enrolled in e-ULTIMASTER, until today the largest percutaneous corona ...

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – June 29, 2020 – BioCardia®, Inc., (OTC: BCDA), a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, today announc ...

IoT platform provider Quantum Integration has announced the launch of what it claims is the first IoT platform designed specifically for electronic hobbyists.

US based tech startup entrepreneur Michael Barnick has launched a company, Quantum Integration to challenge the Arduino's role in IoT.

While the majority of smart home systems are designed to be user-friendly enough for the average person to use, Quantum Integration is distinguishing itself by introducing the first IoT platform specifically designed with electronic hobbyists in mind. As Quantum Integration founder Michael Barnick says, "Single-use IoT devices like 'Nest' are no longer enough for those wanting more control. The Quantum IoT platform is unique in that it allows easy integration of any number and type of device."

Quantum Integration has launched a plug-and-play IoT platform for electronic hobbyists, enabling these makers to build and network IoT devices by creating custom apps and firmware without coding via a simple GUI

AMPAC USA, a reputed provider of water treatment systems and solutions, has highlighted the need to save water on the World Environment Day. The CEO of the company has shared some basic and useful tips that can help save rapidly depleting freshwater resources. The tips include everything from limiting the use of water via smart planning to reusing it whenever possible. These tips are easy to implement in residential areas as well as commercial and industrial establishments.