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Americans Increase LSD Use--and a Bleak Outlook for the World May Be to Blame
Millennials and older adults lead the surge while Gen Z stays on the sidelines -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Eden Sher marries Nick Cron-DeVico at backyard wedding
Eden Sher, who played Sue Heck on "The Middle," married Nick Cron-DeVico at a backyard wedding ceremony.
Our itch to share helps spread Covid-19 misinformation
To stay current about the Covid-19 pandemic, people need to process health information when they read the news. Inevitably, that means people will be exposed to health misinformation, too, in...
Researchers find the worst reason to give a gift
Here’s a good way to make sure a friend hates a gift from you: Say it will save him money. In a series of studies, researchers found that people reacted...
Study links attraction to ‘tyrannical’ leaders to dysfunctional family dynamics
Adolescent family conflict could play a role in the types of leaders people follow as adults Ever wonder how some leaders in business or politics who appear selfish, manipulative and...
Smartphone witnessing becomes synonymous with Black patriotism after George Floyd's death
A flashbulb emits a high-pitched hum. A photograph of the legendary 19th-century abolitionist and newspaperman Frederick Douglass fades in on-screen.
Crowded Alberta beach sparks COVID-19 concern, online outcry
A packed weekend gathering of people at an Alberta beach has sparked COVID-19 concerns from residents and politicians, as pictures of the scene generating critical comments on social media.
Lawyer in Seoul mayor case alleges 'years' of sexual misconduct
A lawyer representing the woman who filed a complaint against Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon said her client was the target of sexual harassment for four years.
Bahrain court upholds death penalty for bombers Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa
Activists Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa can be executed after Bahrain's high court upheld their sentences on Monday for the 2014 death of a police officer in Manama.
CeCe Gutierrez marries Byron Scott at live-streamed wedding
CeCe Gutierrez married Byron Scott at a wedding ceremony that was live streamed for their family and friends.
5 ways higher education can be seen as hostile to women of color
In 2019, Amy Bonomi, a women's studies scholar, co-edited "Women Leading Change: Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Cliff, and Slipper." The book examines the perspectives of 23 female leaders on issues...
Watch: Imani Walker says Phil Johnson divorce 'in process' amid pandemic
"Married to Medicine: Los Angeles" star Imani Walker gave an update on her separation from her husband, Phil Johnson.
Researchers find the worst reason to give a gift
Here's a good way to make sure a friend hates a gift from you: Say it will save him money.
Emoji reveal whiteness as driver of technology
Even though they may seem benign ways to communicate emotions in text conversations, emoji reveal technology is shaped by cultural ideologies about race, according to research from the University of...
Spice Girls docuseries coming to Channel 4
Channel 4 ordered "Girl Powered: The Spice Girls," a new series featuring archive footage of and interviews about the Spice Girls.
Doctors cautious on use of medical marijuana in kids with cancer
Parents are increasingly interested in whether medical marijuana can help their children with problems like cancer-related pain and nausea -- but there are concerns about drug interactions and a general...
Watch: 'Power Book II: Ghost': Crime saga continues in new teaser
Tariq St. Patrick must help his mother in a new teaser trailer for upcoming "Power" sequel series, "Power Book II: Ghost."
Urgent deadline approaches for international college students fighting to stay in U.S.
The UC, California State and Community Colleges systems join the fight to stop U.S. officials from barring international students if classes are online.
In Photos: Audra McDonald turns 50: a look back
Six-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald, starring soon in the biopic, "Respect," celebrates her 50th birthday on July 3, 2020. Here's a look back at her career.
In Photos: Moments from Will Smith's career
Oscar-nominated actor-rapper Will Smith has delighted audiences with his performances since his major debut as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in the 1990's to recent work like "Spies in Disguise"...
Child sex exploitation is on the rise in Canada during the pandemic
Reports of online sexual exploitation of Canadian children and child pornography have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as abusers take advantage of the fact that kids are spending more time...
China retaliates with sanctions for U.S. politicians over Xinjiang
China on Monday announced sanctions targeting U.S. politicians in retaliation for the Trump administration's blacklisting Chinese government officials over human rights abuses against Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
China slaps U.S. officials with retaliatory sanctions over Xinjiang condemnation
China on Monday announced sanctions targeting U.S. politicians in retaliation against the Trump administration for blacklisting Chinese government officials for their involvement in the Xinjiang human rights abuses.
10M students may never return to school due to pandemic, says Save the Children
Almost 10 million children out of school worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic may never return to a classroom, a new report published Monday by Save the Children Fund said.
Study links attraction to 'tyrannical' leaders to dysfunctional family dynamics
Ever wonder how some leaders in business or politics who appear selfish, manipulative and domineering still manage to amass a following? A recent study in the Journal of Leadership &...
On This Day, July 13: George Zimmerman acquitted of shooting Trayvon Martin
On July 13, 2013, neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was acquitted in the 2012 shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.
Fifth jockey who raced at Los Alamitos tests positive for coronavirus
Flavien Prat, last year's Kentucky Derby winner, is one of five jockeys who raced at Los Alamitos last weekend to test positive for the coronavirus.
UFC 251 results: Kamaru Usman beats Jorge Masvidal to retain title
Kamaru Usman defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 251 on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.