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Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows
Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.
700 Chino inmates to be transferred as coronavirus sweeps prison
The prisoners have tested negative but have histories that make them vulnerable in a facility where the coronavirus has infected every dormitory.
These lenders didn't make it easier to find homeowner relief, watchdog says
Millions of homeowners eligible for relief under the CARES Act were provided confusing information by more than two dozen banks, a watchdog has found.
President Donald Trump extends National Guard coronavirus aid deployments until August
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will extend National Guard deployments through mid-August to help states with the coronavirus response.
Huntington Beach Pier has reopened in full swing
The city is asking people to keep moving and to be mindful of social distancing.
Student-school mismatch
Capable school graduates sometimes choose low-ranking universities which do not match their abilities. According to the findings of HSE University researchers, up to one-quarter of school graduates in Moscow enroll...
Should I hold my breath when people get too close? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online and also...
Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo expecting second child
"Counting On" star Jinger Duggar is expecting her second child, a daughter, with her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, after experiencing a miscarriage.
Previously claimed memory boosting font 'Sans Forgetica' does not actually boost memory
It was previously claimed that the font Sans Forgetica could enhance people's memory for information, however researchers have found after carrying out numerous experiments that the font does not enhance...
CanSino publishes first COVID-19 vaccine data to muted response
The Chinese vaccine company is pushing ahead with clinical trials in China and Canada, despite mixed results from its Phase I study
'Bottom-heavy squirmers' adopt characteristic group behaviours
From starling aberrations to self-turbulent fluids, 'active systems' encompass a wide family of phenomena in which individual objects propel themselves forward, allowing them to display intriguing collective behaviors. On microscopic...
Study of 2 cities shows domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people home
A UCLA-led research team has found an increase in the incidence of domestic violence reports in two cities, Los Angeles and Indianapolis, since stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March in...
People's willingness to take part in protests unaffected by coronavirus, study finds
New research by The University of Manchester has found that people are still willing to take part in protests in large numbers, despite the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19 antibody tests are raising as many questions as they answer
As stay-at-home orders expire, some are turning to the tests to reopen society safely. It may be too much to ask
Look: Karla Souza, Marshall Trenkmann expecting second child
Karla Souza, who played Laurel Castillo on "How to Get Away with Murder," is expecting her second child with Marshall Trenkmann.
Researchers study videogame use patterns and the differences in gender among adolescents
Adolescents spend an average 47 minutes a day playing videogames, although boys spend more time playing, especially on weekends, and invest more money in this type of entertainment compared to...
NASCAR rookie Tyler Reddick says isolation a challenge before races
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Tyler Reddick said it has been a challenge to sit for hours in isolation before he jumps into his car to compete against other drivers.
Scott Disick, Sofia Richie split after 3 years of dating
Scott Disick, the ex-partner of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kourtney Kardashian, and Sofia Richie, the daughter of Lionel Richie, have reportedly broken up.
Celebrate Shavuot with Carl Reiner, Jill Soloway: Your quarantine must-watch of the day
Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Shavuot with a free all-night festival
Parents, especially mothers, paying heavy price for lockdown
School closures, massive rates of job loss and furloughing, and a shift to working from home are all affecting how parents spend their time, and how mothers and fathers divide...
Gap between rich, poor neighborhoods growing in some cities
New research provides insight into how housing prices and neighborhood values have become polarized in some urban areas, with the rich getting richer and the poor becoming poorer.
How the super rich conquered London
Over cups of tea in his ramshackle London home I chatted with a novelist. It felt a valuable opportunity, given his multiple fictional treatments of London, to discuss the city's...
'Invisible disability': Masks making it harder to communicate, deaf and hard of hearing say
The task of communicating has become increasingly difficult for the deaf or hard of hearing because so many people have begun wearing masks during the pandemic. Many who are hard...
Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton join 'Today' summer concert series
Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Chance the Rapper, Alanis Morissette and other stars will perform during the "Today" Citi music series.
Men's, women's tennis stars to compete in June tournaments
Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin will be among the men's and women's tennis stars to compete in June tournaments despite the suspensions of the ATP Tour and WTA Tour seasons.
The best affordable headphones for working out
Turn up when you pull-up. ( Danielle Cerullo via Unsplash/)If you’ve ever gotten to the gym only to discover to your horror that you’ve forgotten your headphones, you understand how ready access to...
Holding her own commencement in her childhood home
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Graduate student Talia Gillis, quarantining in Israel, plans to have her own commencement ceremony upon graduating from Harvard Law...
Listen: Lady Gaga releases new song with Blackpink, 'Sour Candy'
Lady Gaga has joined forces with South Korean girl group Blackpink on new song "Sour Candy."