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Lori Vallow charged with lying to police to conceal deaths of children
Lori Vallow was charged with conspiracy to commit destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence in the deaths of her children Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Great sketchbooks to help you chronicle your life through art
Practice your skills with the right tools. (Rachael Gorjestani via Unsplash/)Many of the world’s most recognizable and beloved works of art started with a simple sketch. A quality sketchbook allows artists of any...
Wife's gesture 'out of love' leads to $350,000 lottery jackpot
An Australian woman's thoughtful gesture for her husband earned the couple a lottery jackpot of nearly $350,000 -- but it was weeks before they realized it.
Study asks who's playing 'hard-to-get' and who's attracted by the ploy
New research looks at the psychological underpinnings of making yourself seem more desirable by withholding obvious signs of romantic interest.
Auditory hallucinations rooted in aberrant brain connectivity
A study reports that auditory hallucinations, a phenomenon in which people hear voices or other sounds, may arise through altered brain connectivity between sensory and cognitive processing areas.
Refresh your bathroom with these tasteful towel sets
Comfort for daily use. (LumenSoft Technologies via Unsplash/)When your towels begin to feel like an exfoliating scrub as you shiver into your morning routine, it’s time to think about replacing them. Adding a...
Column: Arizona's rules for rationing healthcare in the COVID-19 pandemic should terrify you
Arizona implements rationing for hospital care--but they won't be alone
Watch: Russell Dickerson, wife Kailey expecting baby boy
Country music singer Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey Dickerson, are expecting their first child, a son.
Life-hack: Rituals spell anxiety relief
Researchers are examining the important roles rituals play in reducing our anxiety levels.
Reading to explore the resonance of Douglass’ famous speech
Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in 1852, drawing parallels between the Revolutionary War and the fight to abolish slavery. He implored the Rochester,...
Alan Garber and Brian Lee discuss the University’s gift policy
Provost Alan Garber and Brian Lee, vice president of Alumni Affairs and Development, discuss the critical role of philanthropic support at Harvard and the principles behind Harvard’s gift policy. Q&A Alan Garber and...
How coronavirus could wipe out two decades of progress in the war against child labor
Experts warn the pandemic could force millions of children worldwide out of school and into the work force, exposing them to stress and exploitation.
Sleeping in on weekends doesn't erase 'sleep debt'
For those who try to catch up on lost sleep during the weekend, French researchers have some bad news: Once Saturday and Sunday have come and gone, many will find...
Density, equity, and the history of epidemics in New York City
New York City's current responses to COVID-19 have a lot in common with the long history of epidemics that have devastated the health and well-being of the city's population. Today,...
The psychology of being a better ally in the office – and beyond
In recent interviews, the American soccer player Crystal Dunn expressed the joy and fear she felt when her teammate Megan Rapinoe decided to take a knee against police brutality and...
Smiling in the masked world of COVID-19
With faces covered to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, some of the facial cues that people rely on to connect with others—such as a smile that shows support—are also...
July 4 will be a do-or-die moment for California as coronavirus rages
With coronavirus cases surging in California, the holiday weekend is a crucial test for whether residents can reduce risky behavior.
In Memoriam: Moments from Carl Reiner's career
The legendary comedian, actor, writer and producer, Carl Reiner, died on June 30, 2020 at the age of 98. Here's a look back at his career through the years.
Organization says worker hours globally are falling sharply
A global workers' rights organization said Tuesday that employee hours have tumbled 14 percent in the second quarter of this year because of coronavirus restrictions, the equivalent of 400 million...
Gallup: With election 5 months away, 20% satisfied with U.S. direction
A survey Tuesday provided some welcome news for President Donald Trump, noting that history has shown that a high level of voter optimism isn't always required for an incumbent president...
Chase Rice on controversial crowded concert: 'Everybody had a blast'
Country music singer Chase Rice spoke out after Kelsea Ballerini and others criticized him for performing at a crowded show amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Companies are boycotting Facebook. But who does it hurt more?
Despite taking a hit on the market, Facebook is unlikely to suffer significant damage from the growing ad boycott over its policies on hate speech, say some marketing experts. And some companies...
Does teenage anxiety have its roots in infancy?
The fact that teenagers worry isn’t necessarily a concern – it’s when the adolescent brain amplifies and distorts a simple worry that mental health problems can arise. As scientists aim...
Pernicious effects of stigma
The recent killings of unarmed individuals have sparked a national conversation about the treatment of Black people -- and other minorities -- in the United States.
Ryan Seacrest, Shayna Taylor split up: 'They remain good friends'
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" host Ryan Seacrest confirmed his split from Shayna Taylor after he was spotted with a new woman in Mexico.
Science needs to look inward to move forward
About a year after she was appointed to a senior editorial role at an academic journal, psychology researcher Professor Simine Vazire was admonished for upsetting eminent researchers by "desk rejecting"...
She's one girl with family in two places. Playing five sports helped her cope — until the quarantine
Dalia Hurtado is a tough girl with a tender heart who participates in five sports. She stays active to keep her mind off the daily struggles of life.
Closer Threats Inspire a More Primitive Kind of Fear
Your brain handles a perceived threat differently depending on how close it is to you. If it’s far away, you engage more problem-solving areas of the brain. But up close,...