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Report: Moratorium on evictions during COVID-19 protects vulnerable children
Children who experience housing eviction are more likely to live in families earning low incomes, belong to communities of color, and have special education needs than children who do not...
Police Violence Calls for Measures beyond De-escalation Training
Pairing the practice with greater accountability, better oversight of law enforcement and efforts to reimagine the role police play in communities could help reduce officers’ use of force -- Read more...
Anti-Black bias affects just about everyone. What’s the best way to deal with implicit racism?
Anti-Black bias can even shared by Black people. (Clay Banks via Unsplash/)In a world where many people actively work to fight against systemic racism and even more claim to be “woke,” the science...
How our brains are processing the pandemic
Self-isolation, job loss and fear of Covid-19 are just some factors affecting our mental health.
Dog nail clippers and grinders for well-manicured paws
Fuss over your floofy friend. (Sara Kurfeß via Unsplash/)Deciding with your vet whether or not Sampson or Nugget needs regular claw trims is simple. Getting your canine pal to offer a paw...
Column One: In Orange County, seniors risk COVID-19 to protest death of George Floyd
The average age in Laguna Woods is 78, making residents prime targets for the coronavirus. But that didn't keep dozens from turning out to say Black lives matter.
Calgary family spots rare, white-headed grizzly cub outside Banff
Julia Turner Butterwick snapped a drive-by photo of a grizzly and two cubs, and Parks officials have asked people to keep their distance.
Nursing home told families hospital wouldn't accept sick residents during pandemic. That wasn't true
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny.
CAMH survey shows pandemic affecting mental health, but anxiety levels may be easing
Research by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health indicates rise in reports of loneliness, depression, alcohol consumption during COVID-19 outbreak.
Nursing home told families hospital wouldn't accept sick residents during pandemic. That wasn't true
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny.
Classes set by ability are hitting children's self-confidence, study finds
The way a vast amount of schools are setup, with classes grouping children based on their ability, is severely affecting pupil's self-confidence.
Study sheds light on a classic visual illusion
It’s a classic visual illusion: Two gray dots appear on a background that consists of a gradient from light gray to black. Although the two dots are identical, they appear very different based...
Mike McCormick, first Giants pitcher to win Cy Young Award, dies at 81
Longtime San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who was the first player in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award, has died. He was 81.
Harvard experts call ruling on LGBT rights a landmark
Harvard faculty members in law and gender issues declared Monday’s Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender workers a landmark for LGBT rights. “The scope of this is extraordinary,” said Michael Bronski, a...
Essential laptop accessories that make working way more comfortable
Your spine will thank you. (Corinne Kutz via Unsplash/)As mobile and portable devices become more and more sophisticated, the traditional desktop computer seems increasingly like a relic of the past. The laptop is...
Silverware organizers for your kitchen drawers
It might be time to rearrange your kitchen. (Jarek Ceborski via Unsplash/)The best flatware sets have a variety of options from cake forks to serving spoons to ensure you have the best...
What do 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Macbeth,' and a list of Facebook friends all have in common?
A new study shows how vastly complex communication networks can efficiently convey large amounts of information to the human brain. Researcher found that works of literature, musical pieces, and social...
Chris Meloni's 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' to debut on NBC this fall
NBC said Tuesday its fall lineup will include the "Law & Order: SVU" spinoff, "Law & Order: Organized Crime."
Witness video captures violent takedown of elderly Black couple at GTA hospital
An elderly Black couple are alleging that Durham Regional Police and staff at an Ajax, Ont., hospital assaulted and abused them during a fall 2018 confrontation, and then tried to...
Honeybee lives shortened after exposure to two widely used pesticides
The lives of honeybees are shortened -- with evidence of physiological stress -- when they are exposed to the suggested application rates of two commercially available and widely used pesticides.
Mug holders to help organize your kitchen
Let everyone know you’re the world’s best. (Amy Parkes via Unsplash/)Acquiring coffee mugs is easy. For less than $20 you can pick up a souvenir, support your local coffee shop, or indulge...
These jump ropes offer an amazing cardio workout
Fitness is a hop, skip, and a jump away. (Chichi Onyekanne via Unsplash/)Jumping rope is super fun for kids with energy to burn. With just a simple rope, some music, and an...
CBO: Coronavirus stimulus packages to add $2.4T to federal deficit
Economic measures passed by Congress in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic will add another $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday.
Turmoil continues for hydroxychloroquine
While negative clinical trial results lead some researchers to cancel studies, other will push ahead
Honeybee lives shortened after exposure to two widely used pesticides
The lives of honeybees are shortened—with evidence of physiological stress—when they are exposed to the suggested application rates of two commercially available and widely used pesticides, according to new Oregon...
This new Lego set brings classic Super Mario games into the real world
Build a course for Mario to navigate and save or share it. (Lego /)Lego’s augmented reality efforts have been sporadic in recent years. Its Playgrounds iOS app debuted at the end of...
Spike Lee-directed version of 'David Byrne's American Utopia' coming to HBO
The filmed version of the Broadway show "David Byrne's American Utopia," directed by Spoke Lee, will premiere on HBO in 2020.
President Donald Trump signs executive order for police reforms
President Donald Trump signed an order Tuesday that calls for police reforms after more than three weeks of unrest spurred by the recent police killings of George Floyd in Minnesota...