The number of Americans who have died from COVID-19 reached 1 million on May 16. This grim milestone eclipses the impact of other catastrophes in our nation’s history. The deaths equal more than twice the U.S. military casualties of World... Read More
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Believing in yourself was the theme at Dryden Street Elementary in Westbury, and the students marked “Social Emotional Learning Day,” otherwise known as “S.E.L.” It is actually a pivotal part of curriculums all year long in... Read More
Amazon recently announced plans to open several “Amazon Fresh” grocery stores in New York that feature “frictionless checkout” options for customers with an Amazon account. One location is currently hiring. A new Amazon... Read More
As part of its commitment to train 30 million people globally in tech skills by 2030, IBM has partnered with six historically Black colleges and universities and HBCU systems to establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers that will work to build a... Read More
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the self-regulating authority that oversees the stability of the nation’s power grid, is warning that some parts of the country could see blackouts during the summer. The... Read More
The virus causes flu-like symptoms and has been identified in the U.S., France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Canada and the U.K. A second possible case of monkeypox in the U.S. is being investigated in New York City. The New York Health... Read More
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s Learning Together page launched in 2019 to connect the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s programs, curatorial expertise, and community anniversaries with K-12 educators across the... Read More
Drivers are eager to boost fuel economy when gas prices are elevated. Could it be as simple as selecting the “Eco” mode found in many late-model cars and SUVs? To find out, we recently tested Eco mode in vehicles undergoing our... Read More
Americans can now go to covidtests.gov and order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests. This latest round will provide eight free tests per household, bringing to 16 the total number of tests people can request to be mailed to their homes.... Read More
New technology could make it easier for thieves to break into cars, prompting police to issue tips on how drivers can avoid becoming a victim. Authorities say thieves have now found a way to use range extenders to break into cars that have key... Read More
Long Island parents had mixed reactions Tuesday to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a COVID-19 booster shot for kids. US authorizes COVID vaccine booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11 The FDA cleared the booster for children... Read More
One of America’s more affordable housing options is now a target of investors, leaving tenants out from the decision to move. Housing in the U.S. is getting more expensive all the time — especially lately. A real estate research firm found... Read More
The US Food and Drug Administration OK’d a third shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5-11. In a statement announcing the news, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said “while it has largely been the case that COVID-19... Read More
Because they’re so much lighter than conventional batteries and can hold a lot of energy, lithium-ion batteries were a revelation for electric bikes, according to Mike Fritz, co-founder of Human Powered Solutions, a bicycle consulting firm. He... Read More
The Air Force Academy has said that four seniors may not be allowed to graduate later this month because they have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, they may have to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition... Read More