Before the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans.

Both companies said privacy and preventing governments from using the system to compile data on citizens was a primary goal.

Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says the health crisis calls for some flexibility when it comes to the application of privacy laws.

Apple's over-ear headphones may be called 'AirPods Studio' & retail for $349  AppleInsiderView Full coverage on Google News

Thames Valley Police is appealing for help in locating a missing man from Banbury.

Since its launch on April 2 this year, over 96 million people have registered with the Aarogya Setu health care application, which has become the fastest mobile app to reach 50 million users globally . The Aarogya Setu has helped the government with its twin objective -- "whom to test" and "where to test more" in its battle against COVID-19.

The app will ask people about their symptoms and offer guidance on whether they may have COVID-19, the potentially lethal illness caused by the coronavirus, said Bernardo Mariano, chief information officer for the WHO.

The upside potential will remain capped, and the index will turn vulnerable again.

From creamy gnudi to champagne macarons, the dishes at USA TODAY's Wine & Food Experience in Chicago didn't disappoint.

If 98 painfully stupid bots fall onto a PUBG island, do they make a sound?

We're resurfacing our interview from last month now that Mechner's book is out.

PoP: Redemption video has hid in plain sight since 2012, elicits former devs' response.

Bill & Ted fans now have a chance to appear in the franchise’s next instalment.A new contest unveiled on Tuesday urges people to film themselves playing music and/or dancing to a pre-recorded demo track.

It was a special episode to mark Mother's Day in the US.

Three tips to use this time to get started on a routine

Apple capitalized on the Federal Reserve's emergency measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak to issue its cheapest bonds in year

Delay likely also pushes back Apple's software testing cycle, which could be another indicator of this year's iPhones launching later than usual

Without integrating into phones' operating systems, performance of contact-tracing apps is likely to be limited

Want something to show for the weeks you have spent in lockdown? These apps will help you achieve your aims

In early April, one bullish American consultant suggested on Twitter that if people didn’t emerge from coronavirus quarantine having learned a new skill, gained more knowledge or having started something they’d been putting off, then “you didn’t ever lack the time, you lacked the discipline”.

As the tweet was widely shared, it met mockery and anger in equal measure, as people noted that home schooling, financial worries, stress and/or illness are making this period anything but a delightful self-improvement holiday.

Memories of beaches – in the UK or further afield – as well as village bars, sunrise views and days out with tea and cake are sustaining readers during lockdown

A day out in Whitby. Morning tea and fruit cake with Wensleydale at Bothams. Walk to the sea, and out onto the pier. Walk up the beach, climb up the cliff and then back to the town past the whale’s jaw. Fresh crab sandwiches for lunch, then climb the 199 steps to the Priory. Back down, just enough time for afternoon tea and cake before crossing back over the river for a fish supper at the Magpie. Drive back over the beautiful North Yorkshire moors; the end of a perfect day, in perfect weather every time.
Nigel Goddard

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MPs have approved hybrid proceedings in the House of Commons with some MPs set to attend via video link amid the coronavirus lockdown.

The Speaker is presiding over his first virtual PMQs. Susannah Butter meets him (on FaceTime)

"You can select a regional test site drive-through appointment or home test kit.

The EU's chief negotiator has branded progress in post-Brexit talks disappointing and warned the "clock was ticking".

Priti Patel had defended Boris Johnson after he was branded a "racist" by rapper Dave on stage at the 2020 Brit Awards.

Scotland Yard has said Professor Neil Ferguson's behaviour is "plainly disappointing" but officers do not intend to take any further action.

In a video that first surfaced on Reddit over the weekend, Ezra Miller appears to choke a female fan who approaches the artist on the street.

Most schools in the country are closed for the rest of the school year. What steps need to be taken for them to be ready to welcome students back in the fall?

The tech giants shared details Monday about the tools they’ve been developing to help governments and public health authorities trace the spread of the coronavirus.

Five top pediatric heart, infectious disease or critical care specialists told Yahoo News they are tracking a serious new syndrome they believe is related to Kawasaki disease, affecting children infected with the coronavirus.

The latest news and information on the pandemic from Yahoo News reporters in the United States and around the world.

Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic suddenly finds himself in hot water. A private group chat featuring Leipsic was leaked on Wednesday, including misogynistic comments made by the NHLer.

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.

With major sports leagues preparing for the eventuality of restarting behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly took the concept to the next level on Friday.

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.

Alberta's use of a smartphone app to help slow the spread of the coronavirus may provide other provinces with insight on what to do — and what to avoid — as Canada begins easing restrictions, heightening the need for effective contact tracing.

As New Brunswick and other provincial governments contemplate launching COVID-19 contact-tracing apps, privacy watchdogs from across the country have issued joint guidelines on what they are describing as an "extraordinary" measure, urging transparency and accountability.

Actos said he's 'been more like America's dad than ever before​' following diagnosis

'I've realized my comments on risks around opening schools have confused and upset people'

52-year-old appeared on the series from 2013 until 2018

'My libido has abandoned me since the isolation started. I suppose that sadness and worry have displaced erotic fantasies,' wrote the Oscar-winning director

'All he needed to finish off the look was an open can of Stella' said one viewer

Stand-up comic and actor recreated his 2005 sketch to raise money for Comic Relief and Children in Need

Beloved comedian praised for 'down to earth' donation message

Residents in Los Angeles have been told to only leave their homes for 'essential' journeys

British singer previously performed during a Drag Race tour of Australia

Lion says she meant it as 'light entertainment for fans during these difficult times'

TV host went into a detailed analysis of the low testing rate in the US amid the coronavirus pandemic

NBA star filmed scenes weeks before his tragic death in January