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Singapore to hold general election amid COVID-19

4 years ago from UPI

Singapore is to hold general elections on July 10 amid the global coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien-loong said Tuesday in a televised address.

Why it matters that race and ethnicity aren’t recorded by the IRS

4 years ago from PopSci

The lack of race data obscures the ways in which tax collection favors white people. (Unsplash/)If we want to dismantle institutional racism, we need to look back. In the case of the...

Survey: Loneliness not rising during COVID-19 lockdowns

4 years ago from UPI

Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have worried that social distancing and stay-at-home orders would lead to a surge in loneliness. But a new U.S. study suggests...

Kobe Bryant high school basketball footage to be auctioned in July

4 years ago from UPI

The auction house Profiles in History will sell more than 22 hours of footage from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's high school basketball career in late July.

Orlando Pride withdraws from NWSL Cup after positive coronavirus tests

4 years ago from UPI

The Orlando Pride have pulled out from the upcoming National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup after multiple players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

First COVID-19 case in California Capitol after staffer tests positive

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

An Assembly staffer tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case in the state Capitol.

Idaho mother called missing children 'zombies;' affidavit says

4 years ago from UPI

The mother of two missing Idaho children called them "zombies" and police found remains after cell phone records showed pings near a pet cemetery on their step-father's property, court records...

These top air mattresses offer convenience and comfort

4 years ago from PopSci

Sound sleep anywhere. ( Maeghan Smulders via Unsplash/)I travel to a lot of comic and gaming conventions, and cramming as many people as possible into a single hotel room is a great...

Two Trump campaign staffers test positive for COVID-19 after Tulsa rally

4 years ago from UPI

Two campaign advance team members for President Donald Trump's re-election campaign tested positive for COVID-19 after attending his rally in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, his campaign said.

MLB players rejects owners' latest 60-game proposal

4 years ago from UPI

The Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday turned down MLB's 60-game proposal with full prorated pay and expanded playoffs.

Migrant worker who died on Ontario farm identified as Mexican father of four

4 years ago from CBC: Health

Politicians had harsh words today for farmers who employ temporary foreign workers after a Mexican father of four, living in Canada to work on a southwestern Ontario vegetable farm, died this weekend. 

How to get help if you're experiencing domestic violence

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Should you call a domestic violence hotline? The police? How do restraining orders work? Our guide walks you through what you need to know.

For third day in a week, L.A. County reports more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Health officials say it's "highly likely" the surge is connected to recent protests, relaxed restrictions and illicit social gatherings.

Trump claims mail voting lead to cheating: A guide to facts and the fight over mail-in ballots

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

The coronavirus outbreak has led to a push for vote by mail, but advocates face logistical and legal hurdles — and animosity from President Trump.

MLB players officially reject owners' offer of 60-game season

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

The MLB players' union has rejected the owners' 60-game proposal, leaving the league with three options concerning the 2020 season.

MLB players officially reject owners' offer of 60-game season

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

The MLB players' union has rejected the owners' 60-game proposal, leaving the league with these three options concerning the 2020 season.

Students activate in movement to fight inequity

4 years ago from Harvard Science

Following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, protesters, including many in the Harvard community, took to the streets in dozens of cities across the globe. Student artists, meanwhile, looked for ways they...

Real swear words help dull pain, study finds

4 years ago from UPI

Swearing can significantly increase your pain tolerance -- but only if you use real swear words, and not G-rated versions that mimic them, British researchers report.

Study finds new mentoring model supports underrepresented minority women faculty in STEM

4 years ago from Physorg

Over the last 20 years, many academic institutions have conducted surveys in STEM disciplines, seeking ways to address and increase awareness of discrimination and racism that are major obstacles to...

The 2016 US presidential election coverage a 'game changer' for reporters

4 years ago from Physorg

The 2016 U.S. presidential election is considered a "game changer" for journalists covering the U.S. presidential elections by causing them to dramatically reconsider how they view their role—either as neutral...

Manitoba to build outdoor shelters for personal care home visits

4 years ago from CBC: Health

The Manitoba government plans to build outdoor, all-season shelters at personal care homes to allow residents to safely visit their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch: Itzy shares 'Dalla Dalla' dance practice video

4 years ago from UPI

K-pop stars Itzy shared a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal for their "Dalla Dalla" music video.

Bush Fire burns over 186,000 acres, 42 percent contained

4 years ago from UPI

The Bush Fire in southern Arizona, outside of Phoenix, has burned nearly 185,000 acres with 42 percent contained since it ignited over a week ago, an incident report showed Monday.

Social gatherings help fuel rising coronavirus spread in parts of California

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Some public health officials have expressed concern that people are assuming they can get back to social gatherings, instead of social distancing.

Watch: Husband and wife donate organs to same man 16 years apart

4 years ago from UPI

A Florida woman said she feels a little closer to her late husband after donating a kidney to the man who received two of her spouse's organs 16 years earlier.

COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health

4 years ago from Science Daily

Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new...

Crowded homes, poor neighborhoods linked to COVID-19

4 years ago from Science Daily

A study of nearly 400 pregnant women is among the first to show that socioeconomic status and household crowding increase the risk of getting COVID-19.

More than 80 percent of Americans report nation's future is significant source of stress

4 years ago from Science Daily

More than 8 in 10 Americans (83 percent) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association's most recent survey report.