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Study finds political bias skews perceptions of verifiable fact
Politics has seeped into every corner of our lives. Even announcements once thought above rank partisanship, such as states letting voters mail their ballots this fall and the death toll from the COVID-19...
Several of Harvard’s Schools announce fall plans
Six Harvard graduate and professional Schools announced on Wednesday that they would continue teaching classes online at least through the fall semester, citing concerns about the ongoing health threat posed by the novel...
Study finds political bias skews perceptions of verifiable fact
Politics has seeped into every corner of our lives. Even announcements once thought above rank partisanship, such as states letting voters mail their ballots this fall and the death toll...
FC Dallas shuts down soccer training after positive COVID-19 test
The return of the Major League Soccer season hit a roadblock after FC Dallas suspended its training sessions after one of their players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis 'angry and appalled' by President Donald Trump's leadership
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who resigned 17 months ago over a disagreement with President Donald Trump on Syria, has criticized his former boss amid national backlash spurred by...
Meghan Markle speaks to grads: 'George Floyd's life mattered'
Meghan Markle addressed George Floyd's death while giving a graduation address to her former high school.
How African feminists are helping to sustain peace in a pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, African feminists have been essential in responding with care to the challenges facing their communities. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Africa, but not at...
Emmys preview: The show will go on, and this year, 'it's all about the content'
Television Academy President Maury McIntyre looks forward to some creative solutions to the problems presented by holding the Emmys during a pandemic.
Does drug touted by Trump work on COVID-19? After data debacle, we still don't know
Scientists are resuming COVID-19 trials of the now world-famous drug hydroxychloroquine, as confusion continues to reign about the anti-malarial hailed by U.S. President Donald Trump as a potential "game-changer" in...
Pride began as a protest. In 2020 in L.A., it will be again
Fifty years ago, the first Pride was born from an uprising against police violence. Celebrating it will look different this year.
U.S. ambassador to South Korea shares photo of George Floyd protest
The top U.S. diplomat to South Korea issued a statement on the protests that have swept the United States since the death of George Floyd.
WWE NXT: Keith Lee, Mia Yim take on Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae
North American Champion Keith Lee and Mia Yim faced off against Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae in a couple vs. couple match on WWE NXT.
Iran's new speaker built career on suppression
The fascist dictatorship in Iran appointed Brig. Gen. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as speaker of the parliament.
Racial wealth gap worse for families with children
It's hard for families with kids to save money. In the U.S., it's even harder when the family is black, a new study finds.
Police officers shot, stabbed in NYC; LA faces suit over curfew
Protests nationwide have become more peaceful since Minnesota authorities charged all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd, but violence continued in some cities -- including New York...
Soccer: Bundesliga won't punish players for George Floyd protests
The German Bundesliga said it will not punish players for on-field protests in support of George Floyd during last weekend's soccer slate.
AEW Dynamite: Cody defends TNT Championship against Jungle Boy
Cody defended the newly introduced TNT Championship for the first time on Dynamite against Jungle Boy.
Can standardized testing capture learning potential?
However much they are dreaded and bemoaned, standardized tests remain a big part of the education landscape. And for everyone concerned—test takers, educators and even the nation's employers—that's both boon...
Nicaragua did nothing to stop the coronavirus. Now one activist is fighting what he calls a COVID-19 cover-up
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega appears to be hiding the truth about the coronavirus. Activists hope to expose it and turn the people against him.
Study proposes new strategies for social distancing
Lifting the lockdown in favor of strategic distancing, could lead to improved compliance with official recommendations and 'keep the curve' flat, in terms of COVID-19 infections, according to a report...
Op-Ed: How fear makes Americans susceptible to Trump's magical thinking
Magical thinking persists in some adults because, occasionally, it works. Placebos can be surprisingly effective.
MLB rejects players' 114-game plan with no counteroffer
Major League Baseball on Wednesday rejected the MLB Players Association's offer for a 114-game regular season with no additional pay cuts.
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott donating $1M to improve police training
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has pledged to donate $1 million to "improve police training and address systematic racism through education and advocacy in our country."
Syndrome linked to COVID-19 seems more common among children of African ancestry
An inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents, believed to be linked to covid-19, seems to be more common among children of African ancestry, finds a small study from a hospital...
Saints QB Drew Brees draws backlash for 'disrespecting the flag' comment
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees attracted widespread criticism Wednesday when he offered his first public comments in the wake of George Floyd's killing last week.
Op-Ed: Nearly all in-person USC classes will also be online. But remote learning doesn't cut it
USC's choice to make nearly every in-person class available online will inhibit learning. Connections made in a physical classroom don't transfer to Zoom.
Survey finds large increase in psychological distress reported among US adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic found a more-than-threefold increase in the percentage of US adults who reported symptoms of psychological distress -- from 3.9 percent in 2018...
Several of Harvard’s Schools announce fall plans
Six Harvard graduate and professional Schools announced on Wednesday that they would continue teaching classes online at least through the fall semester, citing concerns about the ongoing health threat posed by the novel...