The grocery section of a redesigned Target store in Duarte, California. Origin destiny Customers can soon drive to a nearby Target and pick up fresh and frozen foods like milk and bread, without having to walk down the aisles or park the car. The national retailer said Thursday that it …
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New lawsuit demands details on Bolton’s book review
Former government officials and advocates of transparency have long complained that the process of authorizing book publishing is often lengthy and maddeningly opaque. An attorney behind the new lawsuit, Kel McClanahan, said the National Security Council’s arrangements for handling manuscripts are even murkier than for places like the CIA. “The …
Read More »DNC to Host Almost Completely Virtual Convention Amid Increase in COVID-19 Cases
On Wednesday, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced plans to host a small, largely virtual convention as coronavirus cases emerge in various cities. Former Vice President Joe Biden will accept the nomination in Milwaukee, and the city of Wisconsin will serve as an anchor for “live broadcasts and curated content” …
Read More »Astronauts prepare for Friday’s spacewalk amid planning for Crew Dragon’s return
Space station commander Chris Cassidy and Robert Behnken plan to float outside on Friday for the first of up to four spacewalks necessary to complete replacement of old batteries in the lab’s solar power system. NASA managers hope to get the job done in time for Behnken and crewmate Douglas …
Read More »Google will pay some news publishers to license content
The Google logo is seen on January 8, 2020 at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. ROBYN BECK / AFP Google will now pay news publishers directly to license their content, in a change of course for the Internet giant. The company said Thursday it would …
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