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First-years arrive on campus with excitement leading the way
For first-year students, move-in day is a milestone filled with excitement — and a touch of anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic has given double meaning to this “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. We asked students to describe...
President Donald Trump pardons Alice Johnson after her RNC speech
President Donald Trump pardoned Alice Johnson on Friday, two years after granting her clemency for a life sentence she received as a non-violent drug offender.
How cats and dogs see the world
What can dogs see? (Stan Horaczek /)Take a quick flash picture of your dog or cat and their eyes will light up in a way that’s equal parts cool and unnerving. That...
Jackie Robinson Day: MLB players pledge salaries for racial justice
Dozens of Black players announced that they will donate game salaries to initiatives to fight racial injustice Friday, as MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day.
In photos: Moments from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's career
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation from the office on August 28, 2020, citing health reasons. The nation's longest-serving prime minister, Abe, 65, said he will remain until...
A coffee and catnap keep you sharp on the nightshift, study suggests
A simple coffee and a quick catnap could be the cure for staying alert on the nightshift as new research shows that this unlikely combination can improve attention and reduce...
Prosecutors charge 74 with crimes related to Portland civil rights protests
Federal prosecutors say they have charged at least 74 people with crimes associated with weeks of civil rights protests in Portland Ore., following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
NBA, NHL playoffs, college football highlight weekend sports
The return of college football and the NHL and NBA playoffs highlight live sports action this weekend.
Can't be away from your phone? Study finds link to higher levels of obsession-compulsion
Feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone could be connected to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, a new study of young people suggests.
U.S. Open tennis: Williams-Keys, Gauff-Osaka possible matchups after draw
The 2020 U.S. Open will lack a bit of star power because some tennis greats have opted out of the Grand Slam over COVID-19 concerns. But the tournament draw still...
Watch: Christina Aguilera shares video for new 'Reflection' from 'Mulan'
Christina Aguilera released a music video for her new version of "Reflection," a song for Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan."
Amnesty International: India police 'indulged' in violence, torture during mass protests
Amnesty International on Friday accused police in India of human rights violations in dealing with activists during mass demonstrators this year that resulted in more than 50 deaths, mostly among...
Preschoolers are mask-licking germ bombs — yet few catch the coronavirus, data show
It's hard to predict what may happen when California's primary schools reopen. But when it comes to the state's youngest students, data are more robust — and more reassuring.
Watch: Smashing Pumpkins return with black and white 'Cyr' music video
The Smashing Pumpkins released a music video for their latest track, "Cyr."
Watch: Maren Morris on son Hayes, writing new music
Country music singer Maren Morris discussed her son, Hayes, and confirmed she's writing new music on "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
Study finds 'nomophobia' is associated with poor sleep health in college students
A new study found that the fear of being out of mobile phone contact -- 'nomophobia' -- is extremely common among college students and is associated with poor sleep health.
Monopoly, video games, study groups: How COVID-19 is spreading at USC
Small gatherings, like students studying together and, in one case, playing games like Monopoly, have led to a surge in COVID-19 cases on USC lately.
Sandel explores ethics of what we owe each other in a pandemic
Wearing a mask and social distancing are two important barriers to COVID-19 infection, public health experts and government officials say. But adoption of the seemingly simple precautions has become a cultural battleground in...
Watch: Blackpink, Selena Gomez enjoy 'Ice Cream' in new music video
South Korean girl group Blackpink and Selena Gomez released their colorful music video for "Ice Cream."
When science doesn’t yet have the answers
Back-to-school time is usually greeted with delight by children and parents. This year, school has become a hellscape of uncertainty due to the United States’ failure to subdue the coronavirus. We all want...
Short exercise breaks during class improve concentration for senior students
Primary school teachers often provide students with short physical activity breaks to energize kids and minimize classroom disruptions. Our study, published in the journal Educational Psychology Review, found we should...
What back to school looks like for thousands of kids in Quebec
Thousands of students in Quebec returned to school today — including kids in Montreal, who are heading back to class for the first time since the pandemic shut down schools...
Schools resort to phone and fax machine to restart classes in northern Ontario First Nations
Students in some remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario will talk to their teacher on a landline and get their lessons through a fax machine next month in an effort...
Puberty can repair the brain’s stress responses after hardship early in life
A researcher slips stickers under some colored cups on a lazy Susan, then gives the tray a whirl. When the spinning stops, a preschooler must find the hidden stickers. Most children remember where...
New framework for natural capital approach to transform policy decisions
How governments and the private sector consider the natural environment when constructing policy is being transformed thanks to a new "natural capital" decision-making framework.
COVID, politics and voting by mail
The topic of mail-in voting has been top news lately, with Democrats touting its benefits early in the pandemic while some Republicans, President Trump in particular, insisted that the method...
When several lines are better than one
Everyone knows the existential dread that comes along with standing in line for what seems like an eternity. But new research by Wharton operations, information and decisions professor Hummy Song,...
Inequality drives deep divide between Australian children
Children living in the most disadvantaged communities across Australia are far less likely to attend the required 15 hours of preschool and more likely to become developmentally vulnerable in their...