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COVID-related discrimination disproportionately impacts racial minorities
Discrimination by someone who perceives you to be infected with coronavirus is an experience nearly a quarter of all U.S. residents have in common—particularly racial minorities.
Garth Brooks postpones online shows after possible COVID-19 exposure
Garth Brooks delayed his Facebook Live show and his "Inside Studio G" web series and is quarantining with his wife, Trisha Yearwood.
In Photos: Moments from Reese Witherspoon's career
Academy Award winning actress and author Reese Witherspoon, known for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "Walk the Line," has a few Netflix romantic comedies and "Legally Blonde 3" coming...
Can a human drug stop life-threatening bleeding in dogs with traumatic injuries?
Sean Majoy, V06, VG13, was far too familiar with the toll that traumatic bleeding can take on dogs before he joined Cummings School as an emergency and critical care veterinarian...
COVID-19 demonstrates why wealth matters
While COVID-19 has impacted all individuals, the impact has not been equal. In a new national Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 survey, the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at Washington University in...
Puppies & burnout: The impact of the coronavirus on veterinarians
At a superficial glance, becoming a veterinarian seems like the realization of an animal lover's childhood dream—devoting a career to the care of animals.
Some N.S. parents feel 'helpless' after autism support program cut short
More families involved in a Nova Scotia program to help children with autism say they feel abandoned, and they're calling for exemptions to be made to help their children continue the...
How to build a better Canada after COVID-19: The power of everyday actions can bring about change
I teach in gender studies, where I spend time with university students discussing critical issues that shape our society —power, violence, racism and colonialism. My students learn that histories...
New Jersey, Delaware hold primaries Tuesday; Huntsman loses in Utah
New Jersey and Delaware stage their primary elections on Tuesday amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Blackout Day' calls for black Americans to wield economic power
Tuesday is designated as Blackout Day, a solidarity movement that calls for black Americans to demonstrate their economic influence as a measure to spur equality and justice nationwide.
New Jersey, Delaware stage primary contests on Tuesday
New Jersey and Delaware stage their primary elections on Tuesday amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Military confirms remains as Vanessa Guillen's; politicians call for watchdog probe
Human remains found last week in Texas belong to missing soldier Vanessa Guillen, military officials confirmed as politicians demanded the Pentagon watchdog launch an independent investigation into the woman's death.
Military confirms remains as Vanessa Guillen's; politicians call for watchdog probe
Human remains found last week in Texas belong to missing soldier Vanessa Guillen, military officials confirmed as politicians demanded the Pentagon watchdog launch an independent investigation into the woman's death.
New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online
International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal...
‘Dirty Jobs’ star Mike Rowe: Skilled labor needs better PR
Mike Rowe thinks "Dirty Jobs: Rowe'd Trip" might be the perfect TV show for people living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Concerns high for mental health crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone's mental health in ways small and large, and experts are concerned that for many, today's anxiety will become a tidal wave of mental...
Braves' Nick Markakis opts out after 'eye-opening' talk with Freddie Freeman
Atlanta Braves veteran outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 MLB season after an "eye-opening" discussion with All-Star first baseman and teammate Freddie Freeman.
Young adults who think 'they are invincible' increasingly infected by coronavirus, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday said the surge in coronavirus cases hitting California was due in part to younger people who might believe "they are invincible" but nonetheless are becoming...
Louvre Museum reopens to limited visitors, new health rules
The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened this week with fewer visitors and new rules regarding face masks and social distancing.
ICE to require students on visas to leave universities that transition to fully online
ICE said Monday that foreign students who attend universities on some visas will be required to transfer schools or face deportation if their school moves exclusively to online classes.
The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought
Officials across state lines are acknowledging that reopening too soon likely contributed to the spike in caseloads and are finding themselves right back where they started in March. (Pexels/)As we head into the...
Consumers prefer round numbers even when the specific number is better news
Consider this scenario: A vaccine for the novel coronavirus has been developed that is 91.27% effective. If public health officials present this information using the specific number, people are likely...
Do we know what we want in a romantic partner? No more than a random stranger would
New research suggests that people's ideal partner preferences do not reflect any unique personal insight.
California Capitol closes after L.A. lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
The state Capitol closes for cleaning after Marina del Rey Assemblywoman Autumn Burke and four others test positive for the coronavirus.
Affordable surge protectors for your home office
Power all your devices. (Nicole Wolf via Unsplash/)Odds are you don’t worry too much about surge protection unless you’ve lost a major appliance because you weren’t using one. Trust us, losing an expensive...
What ethical models for autonomous vehicles don't address, and how they could be better
There's a fairly large flaw in the way that programmers are currently addressing ethical concerns related to artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Namely, existing approaches don't account for the...
Excellent hiking backpacks for your next trek
These packs help you enjoy the great outdoors. (Holly Mandarich via Unsplash/)Hiking is a wonderful way to see the outdoors, whether you’re on an epic adventure through the wilderness or a weekend trip...
NHL says 23 players tested positive for COVID-19 since start of small-group workouts
The NHL said 23 players tested positive for COVID-19 since players were allowed to participate in voluntary workouts at teams' training facilities.