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President Donald Trump formally gives notice of WHO withdrawal

4 years ago from UPI

The Trump administration sent formal notice to Congress and the United Nations on Tuesday that the United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organization.

Early childhood education centers can boost parents' engagement at home

4 years ago from Physorg

COVID-19 has temporarily shuttered many early childhood education centers across the country, shifting full-time child care and teaching responsibilities largely to parents.

Bring your old bike back to life with these pro restoration tips

4 years ago from PopSci

Old bikes can still have a lot of life left in them. (Stan Horaczek /)Like so many things during the COVID-19 pandemic, buying a new bicycle is a lot more difficult than...

Motherhood overrides the brain's decision-making

4 years ago from Science Daily

Motherhood takes over the brain's decision-making regions to prioritize caring for offspring, according to new research.

Opinion: As colleges try to navigate coronavirus, Trump already has a cruel plan for foreign students

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

The Trump administration will demand foreign students attend in-person college classes or leave the country amid the coronavirus crisis.

Tom Hanks: 'Greyhound' speaks to 'pressure' of COVID-19 pandemic

4 years ago from UPI

Tom Hanks discussed how his film "Greyhound," which follows a U.S. Navy commander during World War II, relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Listen: GFriend shares 'Song of the Sirens' highlight medley

4 years ago from UPI

K-pop stars GFriend released clips of "Apple" and five other songs from their forthcoming mini album, "Song of the Sirens."

Best dandruff shampoos for a happy, flake free scalp

4 years ago from PopSci

Stay flake-free. (Ezequiel Garrido via Unsplash/)Dandruff isn’t just a bit embarrassing, it’s incredibly uncomfortable. There’s nothing worse than an itchy, irritated scalp, even without the insult of flakiness. Luckily, there’s a whole range...

Poor sleep at night 'spills over' into children's emotional lives

4 years ago from Science Daily

Poor sleep harms children's mental health and emotional stability according to a new study.

Dopamine neurons mull over your options

4 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have found that dopamine neurons in the brain can represent the decision-making process when making economic choices. As monkeys contemplated whether or not to choose an item, a subset...

Awesomeness to tackle Gen Z issues before election in 'What It's Like'

4 years ago from UPI

Awesomeness, ViacomCBS' Gen Z media brand, has announced a new limited series titled What It's Like that will tackle important issues for Gen Z ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Watch: Amanda Kloots shows five years with Nick Cordero in new video

4 years ago from UPI

Nick Cordero's widow, Amanda Kloots, shared a montage of moments from her relationship with the actor from "day 1."

James Corden to adapt 'Real Pigeons Fight Crime' for Nickelodeon

4 years ago from UPI

James Corden and Ben Winston have signed a new deal with Nickelodeon to produce an animated movie and television series based on children's book series "Real Pigeons Fight Crime."

Attorneys cite COVID-19 in bid to avoid prison for Roger Stone

4 years ago from UPI

Political strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has asked a federal court for an emergency stay to keep him from going to prison, citing danger from the COVID-19...

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

4 years ago from UPI

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Desk-based jobs may offer protection against poor cognition in later life

4 years ago from Science Daily

People who work in jobs that require less physical activity - typically office and desk-based jobs - are at a lower risk of subsequent poor cognition than those whose work...

Lindsay Ell says she was raped at 13 and 21

4 years ago from UPI

Country music singer Lindsay Ell released a new song, "Make You," and launched the Make You Movement for sexual assault survivors.

Josh Brolin, wife Kathryn expecting second child

4 years ago from UPI

Josh Brolin and his wife, Kathryn Brolin, are expecting their second child together in December.

Why nature, history and American culture all make social isolation difficult

4 years ago from Physorg

As politicians consider ways to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases, public spaces have become battlegrounds for those tired of the closures.

Watch live: White House discusses students returning to school this fal

4 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump will have discussions Tuesday about sending American children back to schools this fall, several months after classes first closed and amid surges in COVID-19 cases nationwide.

Younger people hit hard as Orange County sets coronavirus record

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

For the first time, Orange County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, with young adults accounting for most new infections.

Remy Ma expecting second child with Papoose

4 years ago from UPI

"Lean Back" rapper and "Love & Hip Hop: New York" star Remy Ma is pregnant with her third child, her second with Papoose.

No-contact door-openers to help keep germs at bay

4 years ago from PopSci

Open any door without using your hands. (Dil via Unsplash/)Microbes are everywhere, and the fascinating variety of germs that make up the human microbiome can both positively and negatively affect your health. For...

The best stationary bikes to help you crush cardio training at home

4 years ago from PopSci

Comfortable exercise bikes for your home. (Amazon/)At-home workout equipment that offers a fitness-studio-like experience is more appealing than ever. Peloton, which sells spin bikes along with subscription-based access to live workout classes, is...

Essential cookware for your camping trip

4 years ago from PopSci

Dine under the stars. (Gary Sandoz via Unsplash/)Regret is a common feeling when you’re setting up camp in the woods for the weekend. There’s the regret that comes from weighing down your...

Colleges that emphasize activism have more civically engaged students

4 years ago from Physorg

Students tend to be more engaged in activism if the school that they attend emphasizes social and political issues, according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University...

Evidence for rapid growth of 'orthodox' Anglican churches in sub Saharan Africa questioned

4 years ago from Physorg

New research published by an Aberdeen academic has drawn into question claims that churches in the global south have experienced a growth in new converts as a result of their...

Interplay of impact, moral goals influences charitable giving to different causes

4 years ago from Physorg

Charitable giving is a nearly half-trillion-dollar sector of the U.S. economy, but what accounts for why some individuals, foundations and corporations give locally while others give to charities on the...