ai Apple store workers should be paid for time waiting to be searched, court rules By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:57:07 -0500 A group of Apple workers filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were required to submit to searches before leaving the stores but were not compensated for the time those searches required. Full Article
ai 'Please disregard, vote for Bernie': Inside Bloomberg's paid social media army By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:00:32 -0500 Mike Bloomberg has hired hundreds of paid "digital organizers" to boost his presidential bid on social media. A look inside the operation reveals potential downsides to this approach. Full Article
ai Uber, Lyft say they will pay quarantined drivers as senator calls on gig companies to help contain virus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 22:40:02 -0500 Virginia Sen. Mark Warner called on companies including Uber, Postmates to ease financial burdens felt by gig workers because of the novel coronavirus. Full Article
ai Sony reveals new PlayStation 5 details that reignite the home console wars By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:43:49 -0400 In what would have been big news at the coronavirus-postponed Game Developer's Conference, Sony's streamed event, along with Microsoft's announcement, heats up the video game wars. Full Article
ai Google, Facebook offer paid leave to parents amid coronavirus school closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:59:50 -0400 The Silicon Valley giants have often led the field in employee benefits—but the new policy doesn't extend to contract workers Full Article
ai Uber, Lyft hit with claims of more than $630 million in back wages By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:55:23 -0400 Thousands of California drivers have filed wage claims against Uber and Lyft since February, hoping to pressure the state of California into enforcing a law preventing worker misclassification. Full Article
ai Philip Rivers entraînera une école secondaire By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:50:30 EDT Même si sa carrière n’est pas encore terminée, le quart-arrière des Colts a accepté le poste d’entraîneur-chef d’une école secondaire de l’Alabama. Full Article
ai Un retour des Nordiques pourrait être favorisé par la pandémie, selon Pierre Karl Péladeau By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:13:26 EDT Selon Pierre Karl Péladeau, la crise du coronavirus pourrait permettre d’établir les bases du retour d’une équipe de hockey professionnelle à Québec. Full Article
ai Course à pied: l’union fait la force By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:29:15 EDT Un comité est formé pour repenser le modèle des compétitions de course. Full Article
ai Impact: Samuel Piette craintif à l'idée de revenir By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:22:34 EDT Samuel Piette est plus ou moins chaud à l’idée de revenir à Montréal pour reprendre l'entraînement avec ses coéquipiers dans le contexte actuel. Full Article
ai How USC is experiencing a bold recruiting renaissance even during coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:10:16 -0400 After failing to keep up with most of the Pac-12 in the recruiting game, Clay Helton and his staff are adopting a different approach to lure recruits. Full Article
ai Judge dismisses unequal pay claim by U.S. women's soccer players in lawsuit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:19:40 -0400 A judge has granted a request, in part, by U.S. Soccer for a summary judgment in a gender-discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. women's World Cup team. Full Article
ai Granderson: Daishen Nix's journey is the latest example of amateur hour at the NCAA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:30:23 -0400 The nation's top high school point guard chose the G League over UCLA. He was scorned. European-born players turn pro as early as 13. They are praised. Full Article
ai Season Interrupted: Peninsula track star Aiden Lieb pays it forward By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:00:13 -0400 UCLA-bound hurdles standout Aiden Lieb envisions a future teaching others: 'I want to be that support system that believes in young athletes.' Full Article
ai World-class pole vault competition in backyards proves entertaining By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 16:57:00 -0400 Three of the world's top pole vaulters square off via video, keeping their distance by jumping in their backyards in France, Louisiana and Mississippi. Full Article
ai Michael Jordan's gambling explained: 'I love to bet' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 22:00:09 -0400 Michael Jordan's famous competitiveness produced six NBA titles. It also generated juicy gambling tales, which include reported seven-figure losses. Full Article
ai Better baseball on TV: What MLB can learn from 'Bachelor' and 'Millionaire' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:57:26 -0400 MLB stadiums without fans would be like playing in a giant television studio. TV executives offer ideas on reinventing baseball as entertainment. Full Article
ai Rams' top draft pick, running back Cam Akers, proclaims he can be 'game-changer' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 21:45:39 -0400 Rams' top draft pick, Cam Akers, says he has 'big boy pants on' and can handle all the roles of a running back in the NFL. Full Article
ai NBA remains on track to open practice facilities Friday in some states By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 23:57:42 -0400 The NBA has told teams it's moving forward in its plan to allow for practice facilities to reopen Friday in states where stay-at-home measures have been removed or relaxed. Full Article
ai Elliott: LA84 Foundation helps kids remain active while staying safer at home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:12:37 -0400 LA84 Foundation has teamed with LAUSD to distribute soccer balls, basketballs, jump ropes and more to help students to stay active while school is closed. Full Article
ai 'Next Olympic Hopeful' DeAira Jackson eager to make an impact with rugby sevens By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:04:20 -0400 After being named one of six winners of Season 3 of the TV show "Next Olympic Hopeful," DeAira Jackson began to train as an Olympic rugby sevens player. Full Article
ai Pop-up sports internship program helps ease pain for USC students By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:09 -0400 A virtual sports internship program at USC will help students this summer who had their original summer internship displaced by COVID-19. Full Article
ai Rams to open 2020 NFL season in new home against Cowboys By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:32:28 -0400 Rams will open 2020 NFL season at SoFi Stadium against the Cowboys, and then go on road to face Eagles and Bills before returning home to play the Giants. Full Article
ai Rams to open 2020 NFL season in new home against Cowboys By www.sandiegouniontribune.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:33:01 -0400 Rams will open 2020 NFL season at SoFi Stadium against the Cowboys, and then go on road to face Eagles and Bills before returning home to play the Giants. Full Article
ai Top UCLA aide Josh Rebholz is not a finalist for the athletic director position By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:18:02 -0400 Josh Rebholz, who helped with UCLA's fundraising efforts and was a point man on recent coaching hires, is not a finalist for the athletic director job. Full Article
ai Christine McGuinness details 'heartbreaking' impact of lockdown on autistic kids By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:57:08 +0000 The Real Housewives of Cheshire star joined the Loose Women panel via a video call to talk about how children with autism have been affected by the pandemic Full Article TV News
ai Stacey Solomon brands Paddy McGuinness 'Eminem' as he debuts blond hair By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:54:17 +0000 The Take Me Out presenter made a surprise appearance on today's Loose Women and proudly revealed his striking bleach blond hair to the presenters Full Article TV News
ai BBC's The Primates expert claims eco tourism is gorillas' best hope for survival By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:44:40 +0000 EXCLUSIVE: As BBC documentary The Primates hits our screens, experts warn there are only a few ways Full Article TV News
ai Britain's Got Talent choir D Day Juniors honours war heroes with powerful song By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:12:09 +0000 Britain's Got Talent's choir D Day Juniors sang a moving original song to thank WWII veterans for giving their lives Full Article TV News
ai Britain's Got Talent choir D-Day Juniors remember a generation of heroes By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 23:08:23 +0000 EXCLUSIVE: Tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent on ITV features inspiring children's choir D-Day Juniors who remember the heroes of generations past Full Article TV News
ai Musk's SpaceX to make satellites 'invisible' after light pollution complaints By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:20:00 +0100 SpaceX plans to make its satellites "generally invisible to the naked eye within a week of launch" following complaints about light pollution. Full Article
ai Lockdown extends Britain's longest run without coal since 1882 By news.sky.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:08:00 +0100 For the first time since 1882, Great Britain has gone more than 28 days without using coal, and the lockdown is contributing to keeping power consumption low. Full Article
ai Tom Cruise aims higher with movie shot on space station By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:36:08 EDT Action star Tom Cruise is working on a movie shot in outer space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on Tuesday. Full Article News/Entertainment
ai Justin and Hailey Bieber share video of 'sanctuary' at Ontario home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:05:49 EDT Justin and Hailey Bieber have shared a video of time spent on Puslinch Lake recently with fans via his Facebook page. Bieber has a song set to be released on Friday. Proceeds from the duet with Ariana Grande will go to first responders. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
ai Gary Neville explains how he would end Premier League season By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:45:17 +0000 The Premier League are set for crunch talks with its 20 clubs on Monday amid the suspension of football. Full Article Football News
ai The doorstep portraits making a difference in Salford By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:22:15 +0000 Kirstine Doherty, 40, is a children’s photographer who has been taking doorstep portraits of Swinton, Worsley, Walkden and Monton residents Full Article News
ai Man United fans praise Brandon Williams for taunting Liverpool FC By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:26:26 +0000 Man Utd defender Brandon Williams liked a post on social media which referenced Liverpool's wait to win the Premier League. Full Article Football News
ai LIVE updates as Grant Shapps holds UK daily coronavirus press conference By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:47:17 +0000 The Transport Secretary will lead Saturday's briefing Full Article UK News
ai Anti-racism campaigners hold protest after man Tasered by GMP in petrol station By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:41:56 +0000 Around 15 people protesters gathered at a petrol forecourt in Stretford where the incident took place Full Article Greater Manchester News
ai Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University of Helsinki revealed that the air was cleanest on the street level with three rows of trees of variable height situated along boulevard-type city street canyons. Full Article
ai Key failings in government's approach to COVID-19 preparations and emergency response By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The UK government made key failings in their strategic preparations and emergency response to coronavirus and this, in turn, undermined the NHS's ability to cope with the crisis.These are the findings recently published in a research paper for the Journal of Risk Research by academics from Cass Business School, Glasgow Caledonian University, Vlerick Business School, and Nottingham University Business School. Full Article
ai Using digital twins to design more sustainable cities By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Over the past several years, a collaboration at HLRS has been developing a digital twin of Herrenberg, a small city just outside of Stuttgart, Germany. The Herrenberg study has already provided valuable information for city planners and government officials in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and paves the way for improving the model to include additional kinds of data. Full Article
ai Stroke doctors establish best practices to protect against COVID-19 By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT To keep patients and health-care providers safe from COVID-19, while providing urgent treatment to stroke patients, extra precautions must be taken, according to new guidelines published in the journal Stroke. Full Article
ai Stem cells shown to delay their own death to aid healing By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study shows how stem cells -- which can contribute to creating many parts of the body, not just one organ or body part -- are able to postpone their own death in order to respond to an injury that needs their attention. The study was done in planarians, which are tiny worms used as model organisms to study regeneration because of their ability to recover from any injury using stem cells. Full Article
ai Dearth of medical resources in Africa for COVID-19 reminiscent of early HIV/AIDS pandemic By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT 'We have seen this before.' Global health scholars have issued a clarion call about the needless loss of life expected because of a foreseeable prospect of 'slow and inadequate access to supplies' to control COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. They say what is unfolding now is similar to when lifesaving diagnostics and treatments came to the region long after they were available elsewhere. Full Article
ai Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A recent study at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University has described new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology. Full Article
ai Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilizations By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT An international team of researchers including the University of Adelaide, has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years. Full Article
ai How herpes simplex virus can evade the immune response to infect the brain By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A research team has discovered a molecular mechanism that helps Herpes simplex virus (HSV1) evade the innate immune system and infect the brain causing a rare disease with high mortality. The study from Aarhus University, University of Oxford, and University of Gothenburg, led by first author Chiranjeevi Bodda in Søren Paludan's lab, will be published May 8 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). Full Article
ai Pangolins may possess evolutionary advantage against coronavirus By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Pangolins lack two genes that function to sound the alarm when a virus enters the body, triggering an immune response in most other mammals. The findings from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, are significant because, while the exotic animals can be carriers of coronavirus, they appear able to tolerate it through some other unknown mechanism. Understanding how pangolins are able to survive coronavirus may point to possible treatment options for humans. Full Article
ai Newly discovered mechanism can explain increased risk of dementia By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now report that how the long-term use of these drugs could increase the risk of developing dementia. Their results are published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. Full Article