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Hugo's Tacos closes temporarily after employees are harassed by mask-averse patrons
Harassment ranging from racial epithets to drinks being hurled at workers has taken an emotional toll on the mostly Latino employees, Hugo's co-owner said.
Watch: Joseph DeAngelo, 74, pleads guilty to 'Golden State Killer' murders
The 74-year-old retired California police officer accused of committing multiple murders and attacks during the 1970s and '80s as the "Golden State Killer" took a plea deal to avoid the...
India blocks TicTok, WeChat, dozens of other Chinese apps
Citing cybersecurity concerns, India blocked access to 59 mobile apps originating in China, including TikTok, WeChat and other entertainment and messaging applications, the government said Monday.
Study finds gay and bisexual youth more likely to abandon churchgoing as they reach adulthood
Religious beliefs have shaped societal attitudes toward sexual minorities, with many religious denominations vocally opposing expanded sexual minority rights. Because of this stigmatization, lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals are less...
L.A. schools reopening: 20% of parents, 36% of staff say they're not ready to be on campus
Even if campuses reopen in the fall, about 20% of L.A. parents and more than a third of school employees surveyed are not ready to return to campus.
Why some words may be more memorable than others
In a recent study of epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers, researchers found that our brains may withdraw some common words, like ''pig,'' ''tank,'' and ''door,'' much more often than others,...
Ohio woman finds 4-foot snake on shelf in laundry room
Authorities in Ohio said a team of wild animal specialists responded to a home where a woman found a large snake perched on a shelf above the washer in her...
Responses to cyberbullying
It is well-known that victims of bullying can have higher risks of future health and social problems. However, different victims experience a broad range of responses and some may not...
U.S. women's soccer stars net dramatic NWSL wins, Madrid gets La Liga lead
United States Women's National Team soccer stars packed rosters to kick off the NWSL Challenge Cup and played up to expectations, as dramatic goals led the North Carolina Courage and...
Colin Kaepernick, Ava DuVernay team on Netflix series about ex-NFL star's early life
Former 49ers football player Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay are developing "Colin in Black & White," a limited series based on Kaepernick's high school years.
California's slide from coronavirus success to danger zone began Memorial Day
The Memorial Day weekend appears to have been the turning point that pushed California into the coronavirus surge it's seeing now.
A new theory about political polarization
The ever-deepening rift between the political left- and right-wing has long been puzzling theorists in political science and opinion dynamics. An international team led by researchers of the Complexity Science...
Wendell Pierce starts campaign to voice Cleveland on 'Family Guy'
Wendell Pierce said on Twitter he is starting a campaign to voice the role of Cleveland on Fox animated comedy series "Family Guy."
Watch: Nikki Blonsky dances in coming out video
Nikki Blonsky, who played Tracy Turnblad in the "Hairspray" remake, celebrated her coming out by dancing to Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out" in a new video.
Watch: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King reunite in California
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King had a "socially distant lunch" amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Studies examine how race affects perceptions of law-involved Black people, school discipline
The extent of discriminatory treatment Black adults and children experience at every point of contact within the legal system and the biases that result in Black children's behavior being managed...
One-third of jobs lost to COVID-19 were back online in May
About one-third of U.S. workers who were laid off or absent from work in April because of COVID-19 were back to work in May, according to a new analysis of...
Local lockdowns could lead to civil disorder, and here is why
The city of Leicester, in the UK's Midlands region, is facing a lockdown following a recent spike in COVID cases. The decision was confirmed by UK home secretary, Priti Patel,...
Kelsea Ballerini calls out Chase Rice for performing crowded show
Kelsea Ballerini and other artists reacted after Chase Rice performed for hundreds of people amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Korean Baseball Organization plans for fans to return, ban on cheering likely
South Korean professional sports leagues welcomed a government decision to reopen stadiums to fans on a limited basis and vowed to ensure a safe experience.
Humans and monkeys show similar thinking patterns
Humans and monkeys may not speak the same lingo, but our ways of thinking are a lot more similar than previously thought, according to new research.
In photos: Protesters march for social justice in New York, D.C., St. Louis
Demonstrations continue in Washington, D.C., New York City, and St. Louis against police brutality and other social justice causes in the wake of the death of George Floyd and other...
Beyonce urges people to vote, take action in BET Awards speech
Beyoncé encouraged others "to change and dismantle a racist and unequal system" while accepting the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards.
'A victory for our Black communities': 4 best friends in Calgary all get into med school
Four Black best friends who met at the University of Calgary not only graduated together this year — each of them were also accepted into medical school.
Manchester City beats Newcastle for spot in FA Cup semifinals
Manchester City claimed a spot in the FA Cup semifinals after a 2-0 shutout of Premier League foe Newcastle United in the tournament quarterfinals.
Racial wealth gap drives disparate responses to income shocks
How do different types of households respond to economic volatility?
In praise of the office: Let's learn from COVID-19 and make the traditional workplace better
Having had to rapidly adjust to working from home due to COVID-19, many people are now having to readjust to life back in the office. Many will have enjoyed aspects...
To persuade an opponent, try listening, Berkeley scholar says
The nation is locked in a state of polarization unprecedented in the past half-century, with deep, volatile divisions around issues of politics, race, religion and the environment. These issues can...