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'Gun culture 3.0' is missing link to understand US gun culture
Leading firearm violence prevention researchers are first to use data to show differences in gun culture across the country, identifying gun cultures around recreation, self-defense, and politics.
Salt Lake City mayor calls for peace after violent protests
Salt Lake City's mayor called for peace ahead of expected protests Friday night, one day after protests turned violent.
Seven fantastic takeout startups that claim their place in L.A.'s dining universe
How talented chefs support themselves with entrepreneurialism.
Science education community should withdraw from international tests, experts urge
The science community should withdraw from involvement in international tests such as PISA because they have forced schools to adopt 'narrow' curricula and pedagogies, a study says.
Wedge pillows to help you find your ideal sleeping position
Snuggle up; it's going to be a sleepy ride. (Amazon/)Sleeping soundly each night can be difficult due to factors like stress levels, insomnia, and noise from traffic or neighbors. If you have GERD,...
Woman's jackpot-winning lottery numbers came from a dream
An Australian woman won a $700,000 lottery jackpot using the same numbers she has played ever since they came to her in a dream 15 years earlier.
Why does laughing feel so stinkin’ good?
Let the giggles move through you. (John Devolle/)The oldest known joke dates back nearly 4,000 years, and it’s a fart gag. The fact that we’ve been crackin’ wise for so long suggests...
Listen: Jeong Eun-ji teases new song 'Maybe I Left It There'
K-pop star Jeong Eun-ji shared a track trailer for "Maybe I Left It There," a song from her forthcoming EP, "Simple."
Black individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, according to new research
A new study found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19. The average age of all participants in the study was 46....
What to stream this weekend: 'The Old Guard,' 'Greyhound'
New films starring Charlize Theron, Tom Hanks and Andy Samberg are just some of the entertainment options available this weekend as viewers say home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eminem and Kid Cudi song slams 'dirty' cops and people who don't wear masks
Kid Cudi and Eminem's collaboration 'The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady' sends 'prayers to George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery' and roasts Drew Brees.
Listen: Kane Brown releases 'Be Like That' with Khalid, Swae Lee
Country music singer Kane Brown recruited Khalid and Swae Lee for his new single "Be Like That."
Watch: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King share hug after two weeks of quarantine
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King hugged and enjoyed dinner together after quarantining and testing negative for COVID-19.
Children rarely transmit COVID-19, doctors write in new commentary
A commentary published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that children infrequently transmit COVID-19 to each other or to adults and that many schools, provided they follow appropriate social distancing guidelines...
Look: David, Victoria Beckham celebrate daughter Harper's 9th birthday
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham shared photos and videos of their daughter, Harper, on her birthday.
Look: Carrie Underwood celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with Mike Fisher
Carrie Underwood shared childhood photos while celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband, Mike Fisher.
Automatic soap dispensers that are tough on germs and easy on the eyes
Keep them clean. (Matthew Tkocz via Unsplash/)Washing your hands is a must if you want to keep germs and bacteria away. It is recommended you wash up when coughing, blowing your nose,...
Millennials drive for 8% fewer trips than older generations
Millennials—typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1996 – have gotten a lot of press, both positive and negative.
Discovery of a novel drug candidate to develop effective treatments for brain disorders
Researchers at IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) have discovered a novel chemical compound that has the potential to become a new drug for the treatment of core...
New research finds gender- and wealth-driven disparities affecting children's school performance in India
Findings from a research conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham and University of East Anglia find that poorer children continue to experience educational disadvantages compared to children from...
David Beador expecting child with Lesley Cook
David Beador, the ex-husband of "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Shannon Beador, is expecting a child with his fiancée, Lesley Cook.
'The Old Guard' turns KiKi Layne into stunt-fighting action hero
"If Beale Street Could Talk" breakout star KiKi Layne joins Charlize Theron as an immortal mercenary in "The Old Guard," premiering Friday on Netflix.
Watch: Sarah Paulson addresses 'vitriol' from Lisa Vanderpump fans
Sarah Paulson shared her experience with Lisa Vanderpump's fans after saying the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum "wasn't that nice" when they met.
Success begets success in crowdfunding—but so does falling just short, study shows
Entrepreneurs looking to raise money on crowdfunding sites are better off following in the footsteps of ideas that fell just short of their fundraising goals than coming in behind projects...
Defenders of Seoul mayor spreading 'fake' photos, officials say
Supporters of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who died Thursday, have begun to circulate a photo they claim shows the woman who had filed a sexual harassment complaint against him.
Around the world, critical gaps in protections against workplace discrimination
As throngs of people around the world stand in solidarity with American protesters calling for an end to racial injustice, a sweeping study of 193 countries by the UCLA WORLD...
Gen. Mark Milley on Russian bounty reports: 'If it's true we will take action'
The United States' top general told Congress officials are working to corroborate reports Russia offered the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan and that they will act if...
Pauses in the busy lives of migrant Indian women can make a big difference
Women manage many overlapping responsibilities in both public and private spheres. Their busy routines leave them with just a little time to take a break or a pause in their...