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The best Memorial Day audio deals let you blast bops all summer long

1 year ago from PopSci

Amanda ReedWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If upbeat anthems and sunny savings make your heart go padam padam,...

The best Memorial Day kitchen & appliance deals cook up major savings

1 year ago from PopSci

Amanda ReedWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Summer is just around the corner, meaning backyard cookouts and outdoor parties with...

New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight

1 year ago from Scientific American

The weight of New York City’s 1.1 million buildings is making the city slowly sink

What microplastics are doing to seabirds could tell us about their effect on humans

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the effect of microplastics on seabirds and how to protect your pets from wildfire smoke.

American woman attacked by shark in Turks and Caicos

1 year ago from UPI

A 22-year-old woman from Connecticut was hospitalized in serious condition after being attacked by a shark in Turks and Caicos, authorities said.

White House praises Minnesota for enacting paid family leave for new parents

1 year ago from UPI

The administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday praised Minnesota for becoming the 12th state to enact paid family leave for new parents, after Gov. Tim Walz signed the legislation...

Missouri man accused of child sex trafficking added to FBI's 10 most wanted list

1 year ago from UPI

A 59-year-old Missouri man accused of sex trafficking a least one child was added to the FBI's infamous Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list Thursday, as federal authorities plead for the...

How to get through to your aging parents without arguing

1 year ago from PopSci

'You don’t want to rub their nose into their incapacity.'. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on KFF Health News. It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right...

Stories from Harvard’s 2023 Commencement

1 year ago from Harvard Science

No single idea, emotion, theme, or image defines Commencement — the details behind the degrees are as richly varied as the faces and voices that fill Harvard Yard. Here, we happily touch...

Louisiana teen jumps overboard in Bahamas on dare, goes missing

1 year ago from UPI

A Louisiana high school graduate who went to a resort in the Bahamas to celebrate with friends is missing after he was dared to jump overboard on a "sunset cruise"...

The best earbuds in 2023, tested and reviewed

1 year ago from PopSci

Stan HoraczekWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall ...

California woman wins her second lottery jackpot in 10 years

1 year ago from UPI

A California woman won a $2 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket 10 years after she collected a $100,000 jackpot from another game.

Judge sets Steve Bannon fraud trial date for 2024 in case involving border wall

1 year ago from UPI

A New York judge Thursday ordered Steve Bannon to stand trial beginning in May 2024 over fraud charges related to a donation campaign to help build a wall along the...

Quotas alone will not solve the problem of underrepresentation of minorities in modern workforce, finds modeling study

1 year ago from Physorg

What is the impact of affirmative actions, such as quota systems, on minorities' representation in top ranks of the academic and corporate worlds? Scientists used mathematical models for the first...

Breed, age and puppyhood socialization linked to canine personality

1 year ago from Physorg

The dog, man's best friend, is a popular pet. There are hundreds of different dog breeds, each of which is said to have a personality of their own. A study...

How to socialize puppies

1 year ago from Physorg

Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy's growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a...

Poll: Most Californians think Sen. Feinstein 'no longer fit' for office after illness

1 year ago from UPI

A majority of California residents believe that Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., is no longer fit to serve due to health concerns, new poll data reveals.

'Keep it simple stupid'? Not if you're asking for help

1 year ago from Physorg

The toughest sell in business isn't a sell at all, strictly speaking. Convincing others to donate valuable time or resources to your cause, without any tangible compensation, is the rarest...

Not all interruptions are bad: How surprise breaks can unleash creativity at work

1 year ago from Physorg

Interruptions are an inevitable part of working life. Some last a short time—a phone call, an urgent task, or a colleague stopping by for a chat. While these can take...

'Return of the Jedi' at 40: How 'Star Wars' legend Phil Tippett crafted special effects magic (exclusive)

1 year ago from Space.com

Space.com's exclusive interview with Oscar-winning visual effects wizard Phil Tippett for the 40th anniversary of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."

When is it too late to give up control of your finances?

1 year ago from Physorg

America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over the age of 65. And the way we're aging is changing, too. Older people...

'We haven't been taught about sex': Teens talk about how to fix school sex education

1 year ago from Physorg

Last week, the Albanese government announced an expert panel to support relationships and sexuality education in Australian schools.

Top FIBers dashboard tracks superspreaders of low-credibility information online

1 year ago from Physorg

Social media superspreaders have the ability to rapidly disseminate information, regardless of its veracity. This means they can influence consequential conversations—for better or worse—related to elections, public health and social...

Lower GCSE grades for children in families relying on food banks

1 year ago from Physorg

Children living with long-term poverty and whose families rely on food banks are more likely to achieve lower GCSE grades, finds a report co-authored by UCL researchers.

Watch: Stray Kids share '5-Star' highlight medley 'mashup video'

1 year ago from UPI

K-pop group Stray Kids released a preview of its forthcoming album, "5-Star."

'Harsh reality' for children in police custody detailed in new UK study

1 year ago from Physorg

Guidance for police dealing with children in custody must be overhauled, a new study has concluded, where for the first time in England and Wales, researchers engaged with child suspects...

How do we solve the family doctor shortage?

1 year ago from CBC: Health

Many Canadians still don’t have access to a family doctor. CBC’s Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco explores short-term and long-term solutions to the problem.

A roundup of Class Day speakers from across Harvard

1 year ago from Harvard Science

While comedian Larry Wilmore addressed Harvard College seniors Wednesday afternoon, graduating students at Schools across the University heard from their own special guests on Class Day. Harvard Law School “I knew at a...