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Long-term survey reveals Chinese government satisfaction
Understanding what Chinese citizens think about their own government has proven elusive to scholars, policymakers, and businesspeople alike outside of the country. Opinion polling in China is heavily scrutinized by...
Watch: Billy Porter calls out homophobia, transphobia on 'Kimmel'
Billy Porter called out homophobia and transphobia and discussed his experience growing up gay in the black community while appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Should you send your child back to school? Parents are stressed and divided
Now the debate is over how and when to reopen schools — parents and teachers are divided and worried.
NFL bans player jersey swaps in 2020 game-day protocol
Players will not be allowed to trade jerseys after NFL games as part of the league's game-day protocol for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Column One: Coronavirus may be creating better bosses, who talk less and listen more
The pandemic has prompted managers to take on new roles: counselor, supporter, wellness coach.
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
Column One: Coronavirus may be creating better bosses, who talk less and listen more
The pandemic has prompted managers to take on new roles: counselor, supporter, wellness coach.
California sues Trump administration over 'absurd' student visa policy
California is suing the Trump administration over its new policy requiring international students to take in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic, or face deportation.
Letters to the Editor: Will the feds pay for teachers' healthcare if Trump forces schools to reopen?
Teachers and other school employees face financial ruin if they get infected with COVID-19. This should not be a risk if schools reopen.
Letters to the Editor: Californians are still afraid of COVID-19; we're just tired of avoiding other humans
Avoiding human contanct during a major crisis runs counter to basic human nature. No wonder social distancing has waned.
Non-space business? We want to hear from you
Are you a non-space business, then ESA is looking for your help! Take a 10-minute survey about the potential use of space-related technology in your business, and help us understand...
California sues Trump administration over 'absurd' student visa policy
California is suing the Trump administration over its new policy requiring international students to take in-person classes or face deportation.
'If it's true we will take action,' says top U.S. general on Russian bounty reports
The United States' top general told Congress that they are working to corroborate reports Russia offered the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan and that they will act...
Soccer, PGA golf and NASCAR races top weekend sports schedule
Men's and women's soccer leagues have resumed play in the United States. The only active team-sport athletes in the country will take the field simultaneously this weekend while NASCAR and...
U.S. sanctions top Chinese officials over Uyghur abuses
The Trump administration on Thursday sanctioned four Chinese government officials over allegations they are contributing to the human rights abuses being committed against Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
Hawks hire Tori Miller as NBA G League's first female general manager
The Atlanta Hawks' G League affiliate became the first organization in the league to hire a woman as general manager with the promotion of Tori Miller on Thursday.
Her father had COVID-19 for weeks. The nursing home told her the day before he died
Hollywood Premier sued by resident's daughter.
Bolivia's interim president, Venezuelan socialist party leader test positive for COVID-19
Bolivia's interim president, Jeanine Anez, and Venezuelan socialist party leader Diosdado Cabello announced Thursday that they have tested positive for COVID-19.
Nashville SC becomes second team to withdraw from MLS tournament
Nashville SC on Thursday was withdrawn from the "MLS is Back Tournament" after multiple positive coronavirus tests.
Women who deliver by C-section are less likely to conceive subsequent children
Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan...
Study: More than half of US students experience summer learning losses five years in a row
Following U.S. students across five summers between grades 1 and 6, a little more than half (52 percent) experienced learning losses in all five summers, according to a large national...
Women who deliver by C-section are less likely to conceive subsequent children
Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan...
No association found between exposure to mobile devices and brain volume alterations in adolescents
A new study of 2,500 Dutch children is the first to explore the relationship between brain volume and different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.
State Department to invite China to join trilateral arms talks with Russia
The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that it will invite the Chinese government to engage in face-to-face arms control negotiations in Vienna.
Going back to college during a pandemic: Here's what you need to know
Last school year, you might have spent weeknights in a study room with poor circulation, surrounded by friends as you crammed for exams. Weekends probably included an outing to a...
Essential bike maintenance tips everyone should know
If you're someone who just started cycling, you'll want to know how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. (Roman Koester/Unsplash/)Even the most inexperienced cyclists know you can’t ride a bike with...
Science education community should withdraw from international tests, study says
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.
Contracting COVID-19: lifestyle and social connections may play a role
Current research indicates that unhealthy lifestyle choices, including smoking and lack of exercise, along with emotional stressors like social isolation and interpersonal conflicts are important risk factors for developing upper...