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Anthony Fauci says hydroxychloroquine ineffective as coronavirus treatment
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday hydroxychloroquine, a drug President Donald Trump said he has taken to ward off the coronavirus, is not an effective treatment based on the latest scientific...
Watch: Stray Kids share 'Go' video trailer
K-pop group Stray Kids released a preview of its video for "Go" featuring members of JYP's upcoming girl group Nizi Project.
Six common photography mistakes to avoid for better pictures
There's nothing necessarily wrong with this photo, but if you get comfortable with a certain photography style (such as portraits), it can be hard to branch out. (Harry Guinness /)Taking great photos is...
Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media
An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as "duuuuude," "heyyyyy," or "noooooooo." Tyler Gray and colleagues at the University...
Artificial intelligence reveals mechanism for kin selection in a wild primate
More like mom or dad?
Mindfulness may ease the emotional burden of MS
Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis.
Look: Sasha Pieterse, Hudson Sheaffer expecting first child
Sasha Pieterse, who played Alison on "Pretty Little Liars," is expecting her first child with her husband, Hudson Scheaffer.
Boeing sends layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees
Boeing said Wednesday it is laying off more than 6,000 employees in the first phase of its plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent as the airline industry reels...
Watch: Demi Lovato, Trevor Project partner on Pride Everywhere campaign
Demi Lovato celebrates the "power" and "resilience" of the LGBTQ community in a new video.
Column: Out-of-touch celebs — take a cue from Mandy Patinkin's relatable shutdown videos
Mandy Patinkin and wife Kathryn Grody display pop culture cluelessness and enviable marital togetherness in videos that make you crave matzo.
Job hunting during the pandemic: Tips for recent graduates
New graduates looking for jobs and internships are navigating a challenging landscape. Here are tips for applying, networking and acing the interview.
Children's temperament traits affect their motor skills
A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organized sports. Additionally, the study provided information about...
Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'
Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Information drove development of early states
Who could imagine a 21st century without data? Sophisticated information processing is key to the way societies function today. And it turns out it was also critical to the evolution...
Experiments with macaques show lower stress levels when working with a friend toward a goal
A team of researchers from the University of Vienna and the Biomedical Primate Research Centre in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, has found that macaques have lower stress levels when working toward...
Evidence of large groups responding more slowly to crises due to false information
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University has found that larger groups of people tend to respond slower to a crisis than smaller groups because false...
Watch: Monkey chases host out of studio during TV interview
An Egyptian TV host fled the studio in the middle of an interview when a monkey brought to the set by an actor started attacking her legs.
AJ McLean to kick off iHeartRadio's 'Summer Camp' series
Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean and his daughter will appear on "Summer Camp with the Stars," a virtual series for children missing out on summer camp.
South Korea 'comfort women' activist group battles to survive amid scandal
An influential South Korean organization that has claimed for decades it represents the interests of "comfort women" may be fighting for its life.
Listen: Bright Eyes share 'One and Done' from new album
Bright Eyes released "One and Done," a new song from its forthcoming ninth studio album.
Seyyed Ali Khamenei urges Iran's new Parliament to focus on 'culture and economy'
Iran's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the country's newly elected Parliament on Wednesday the economy and culture should be their highest priority.
Jags OC Jay Gruden says it's his job to 'mesh' with QB Garden Minshew
New Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said it will be his job to "mesh" his personality with quarterback Gardner Minshew in 2020.
Scratching is contagious when solitary orangutans are in groups
If someone around you yawns, the chances are that you too will soon yawn. In orangutans it has now been found that scratching is very contagious. This is what cognitive...
Similar to humans, chimpanzees develop slowly
Few species develop as slowly as humans, both in terms of developing adult skills and brain development. Human infants are born so underdeveloped that they cannot survive without adult care...
BBC picks up crime drama 'DNA' starring Charlotte Rampling
The BBC has picked up Danish crime series "DNA" starring Charlotte Rampling.
Richard Herd, 'Seinfeld' and film star, dead at 87
Richard Herd, an actor best known for appearing on "Seinfeld" and films such as "Get Out" and "All the President's Men," has died at the age of 87.
How do dogs help us adjust to social distancing and other COVID-19 challenges?
Brian Hare, Ph.D. professor of evolutionary anthropology and director of Duke Canine Cognition Center, discussed how dogs help people to adjust to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low...