Month: July 2020
Israeli and Emirati firms sign ‘historic agreement’ to jointly combat COVID-19
Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael ink deal with UAE’s Group 42 in commercial breakthrough between countries, which do not share diplomatic ties
Read MoreFesto’s latest biomimetic robots are a flying feathered bird and ball-bottomed helper arm
You could be excused for thinking that German robotics company Festo does nothing but put together fabulous prototype robots built to resemble kangaroos, jellyfish, and other living things. They do in fact actually make real industrial robots, but it’s hard
Read MoreIn Arizona, Nearly 1 In 4 Coronavirus Tests Now Comes Back Positive
The percentage of positive tests in Arizona is more than three times higher than the national average, and hospital capacity has become a concern. (Image credit: Matt York/AP)
Read MoreThe NFL Will Play ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’ Before Each Season-Opener Game
The song known as the Black national anthem will play before “The Star Spangled Banner.” The league is working with players on a variety of measures to recognize victims of racism. (Image credit: Tom Puskar/AP)
Read MoreCoronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?
We look at the risks to consider (and precautions to take) before a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights? (Image credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR)
Read MoreCoronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?
We look at the risks to consider (and precautions to take) before a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights? (Image credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR)
Read MoreHong Kong Activist Nathan Law Says He Has Fled Abroad Amid Beijing-Backed Crackdown
Law, who spoke to NPR’s All Things Considered, announced late Wednesday that he had left the country following the enactment of a draconian new national security law targeting the territory. (Image credit: Stephen J. Boitano/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Read MoreGhislaine Maxwell played ‘critical role’ in helping Epstein groom victims – investigators
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared in court after being charged with helping to lure underage girls who were then sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Read MoreTeen shot dead in Seattle’s CHOP was being chased after stealing Jeep – New York Post
Teen shot dead in Seattle’s CHOP was being chased after stealing Jeep New York Post Media narrative of peaceful Seattle CHOP zone turned upside down as mayor sends in police to stop violence Fox News ‘Enough is enough’: Seattle police clear protest
Read MoreNews Wrap: U.S. sees record 50,000 new virus cases in a single day
In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. saw a record 50,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day as infections rise in 40 states. Florida set its own record for new cases with more than 10,000 — but Gov.
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