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China decries India mobile app ban amid renewed tensions
China is protesting a recent Indian decision to ban more than 100 Chinese mobile apps amid recent reports of renewed Chinese aggression.
Democracys backsliding in the international environment
If the end of the 20th century was defined by the relatively widespread acceptance of democracy, the second decade of the 21st century is marked by concerns about backsliding in...
Diversity and prosocial behavior
Immigration and globalization have spurred interest in the effects of ethnic diversity in Western societies. Most scholars focus on whether diversity undermines trust, social capital, and collective goods provision. However,...
'The Batman' production halted after positive COVID-19 test
Production on "The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson has been put on hold in the U.K. after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
Researchers identify five types of cat owner
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets' roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
When doing good boosts health, well-being
Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people's health and well-being, according to new research. But not all good-hearted behavior is equally beneficial to the...
5 young children found dead at home Solingen, Germany
Five children were found dead on Thursday at a home in western Germany and their mother is a possible suspect, authorities said.
Better customer care on Twitter leads to nearly 20% increase in customer satisfaction
Social media has forever changed our society and how people do business. A 2013 report by J.D. Power found nearly two-thirds of customers have used a company's social media site...
Study recommends permanent residence for immigrants in Temporary Protected Status
As the 2020 campaign renews conversations about immigration reform, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative today published a policy brief on the benefits of Temporary Protected Status, an immigration status that permits people...
Miley Cyrus says 'very public' divorce from Liam Hemsworth 'sucked'
Miley Cyrus discussed the "villainizing" she experienced following her split from Liam Hemsworth.
P.E.I. urged to allow COVID-19 tests to meet new China travel requirements
Some members of P.E.I.'s Chinese community are asking the Island's Department of Health to expand options for COVID-19 testing to allow those wishing to travel to China to meet new...
Social experiences impact zebrafish from an early age
It is commonly said that childhood experiences shape adult behavior; that events that we may not even remember can have long-lasting or even permanent effects. In a new article by...
Exposure to workplace sexual harassment linked to an increased risk of suicidal behavior
Workers who have been exposed to sexual harassment in their workplace are at greater risk of suicide and attempting suicide, a new study finds.
Bilingual children may lose less brain matter as they grow up
Children and adolescents who speak more than one language may reach adulthood with better brain structure, according to a new study.
Marie Osmond exits 'The Talk' after one season
Marie Osmond has departed CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" after one season, Osmond and the network have confirmed.
Usher expecting child with girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea
Singer and "The Sauce" judge Usher is expecting his third child, his first with Jenn Goicoechea.
Brazil announces equal pay for men's, women's soccer national teams
Brazil has announced that its men's and women's national teams for soccer will receive equal pay and prize money.
Policymakers should pre-plan for earthquake cordon use
Otago researchers examining the impacts of post-earthquake cordons on residents and businesses say policy makers should pre-plan for cordon use to minimize negative outcomes.
The music app that helps school children play in socially distanced orchestras
A team of musicians, composers, technologists and performers at the University of Sussex have developed an app called Syncphonia, which helps students to play music in socially distanced ensembles.
Working out at home? Here’s how to keep your house from smelling like a gym.
That sweat drop you feel rolling down your face during your planks, is the enemy. (Karl Solano / Pexels/)Even with gyms reopening at limited capacity, it’s still safer to exercise at home...
Watch: Liam Payne confirms engagement, performs 'Midnight' on 'GMA'
One Direction singer Liam Payne performed on "Good Morning America" following his engagement to his girlfriend, Maya Henry.
Column: Airlines say they may have been money-grubbing fee junkies before, but no longer
United, Delta and American patted themselves on the back for getting rid of $200 change fees. So why did they charge them in the first place?
Stanley Cup playoffs: Avalanche continue rally vs. Stars, force Game 7
The Colorado Avalanche continue to rally to remain in the Stanley Cup playoffs and used their latest victory to force a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinals series with...
Climate change and the tyranny of psychological distance
UNSW Sydney's Professor Ben Newell has been researching climate change psychology for a decade and his work focuses on how to tackle the preconceived notions people have which cloud their...
Another 881,000 U.S. workers file new unemployment claims
Another 881,000 U.S. workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.
Ontario's back-to-school plan has no mandatory COVID-19 testing. Here's why experts say it's the right call
With two million Ontario students heading back to school this month amid a global pandemic, the provincial government says there is no scenario in which a student will be required...
Quebec City karaoke night outbreak now linked to 10 secondary cases, including 3 in schools
A karaoke night at a Quebec City bar has been linked to a growing number of cases of COVID-19, including several at local schools, and there are reports the bar's customers flouted...
Letters to the Editor: Why school closures are a 'ticking time bomb' for society
Kindergartners benefit from socializing with their classmates. The effects of videoconference overload and at-home learning will be felt for years.