Remembering Sly Stone, the visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, has died at 82. His band Sly and the Family Stone combined psychedelic rock, doo-wop, gospel and surf to create a new sound.
Millions In Need Of Eviction Protection As Pandemic Rages On
Millions of Americans could be facing eviction in the next few weeks if Congress doesn't pass a COVID-19 relief bill in the coming days.
Congress Nears Deal On Another Round Of Pandemic Relief
The final details of a new coronavirus relief deal are still being ironed out, but the package is likely to include direct payments for many Americans and short-term help for the unemployed.
News Brief: Moderna Vaccine, Russian Hack, Coronavirus Relief Bill
Another COVID-19 vaccine nears authorization. A major computer hack poses a 'grave risk' to the U.S. And, Congress nears a deal on more coronavirus relief.
Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Await's Emergency Authorization From FDA
An FDA advisory panel has endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine, the Moderna vaccine.The Food and Drug Administration will decide soon whether to grant emergency use authorization to the vaccine.
Google Researcher Discusses Departure
Timnit Gebru talks to Steve Inskeep about her departure from Google after raisng questions about gender, race and the ethics behind artificial intelligence.
Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
British researchers have discovered 156 new plants and fungi in 2020, including the brown, fleshy and slightly menacing looking flower.
Goat, Sheep and Three Lambs Surround Turkish Municipal Building
A video showed the animals headbutting workers as they tried to leave the building, before they were eventually rounded up and returned to their owner.
Latest Government Hack Poses 'Grave Risk,' U.S. Cyber Agency Says
After several days of relative silence, the U.S. cybersecurity agency now says a major computer hack poses a "grave risk", extending throughout federal, state and local government.
The History Of Scabby The Rat
A longtime symbol of labor protests, Scabby the Rat, can be seen outside stories, factories or other places where unions don't like hiring practices. But these days, Scabby is in the courts, too.
Sourdough Starter Recipes That Aren't Bread
Early in the pandemic, lots of new bakers turned to sourdough, But in case you are somehow sick of that classic sourdough loaf, baker and blogger Bryan Ford has some ideas.