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Listen: Sam Hunt teases cover of Garth Brooks' 'What She's Doing Now'
Country music singer Sam Hunt shared a clip of his version of the Garth Brooks song "What She's Doing Now."
Nunavut, RCMP in talks to send mental health workers on police calls
Nunavut's top RCMP officer responds to the high rate of police-related deaths in Nunavut with an emphasis on mental health needs.
Watch: 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' teaser introduces new 'ghost story'
"The Haunting of Bly Manor," a followup series to "The Haunting of Hill House" based on "The Turn of the Screw," is coming to Netflix.
Nunavut, RCMP in talks to send mental health workers on police calls
Nunavut's top RCMP officer responds to the high rate of police-related deaths in Nunavut with an emphasis on mental health needs.
Look: Christina Aguilera performs 'Reflection,' 'Loyal Brave True' on 'GMA'
Christina Aguilera performed her new version of "Reflection" and "Loyal Brave True" from Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan."
Booze, drug use common at virtual parties during pandemic
Drug use is common among people taking part in virtual raves and happy hours during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study finds.
People love winning streaks by individuals — teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals – from athletes to CEOs – extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren’t as interested in seeing...
COVID-19 is evaporating casual connections and why that’s bad
It’s the conversations with a local barista, a bus driver, a casual work acquaintance, or a person in line at the store that make up what the experts call “weak...
People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing...
We asked kids who their favourite teacher is, and why. Here's what they said
Most of us can remember a favorite teacher. Some of us can also remember a teacher we didn't get on with or with whom we always seemed to get in...
Why Kenya's urban poor are exploited by informal water markets
Informal urban water markets—as opposed to piped water—have long supported many of Kenya's urban areas. Those that use them are either unserved, or inadequately served, by public utilities.
Watch: Katy Perry on 'healthy' relationship with Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry discussed her relationship with Orlando Bloom and her excitement for motherhood in an interview prior to her daughter's birth.
Robot takes contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs
The research described in this article has been published on a preprint server but has not yet been peer-reviewed by scientific or medical experts. During the current coronavirus pandemic, one...
In scramble to reopen schools in a pandemic, concerns raised about after-school child care
Sending kids back into classrooms as schools reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic is a decision many families are grappling with, but child care both before and after school is another...
Extra support needed for English-second-language students in junior high, study shows
A sizable proportion of junior high school students whose first language is not English are falling behind in oral language and literacy skills, according to a recent U of A...
Gallup poll: COVID-19 has Americans working many more days from home
Americans are now working many more days remotely than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived months ago, Gallup said in a new survey Monday.
Look: Emma Roberts expecting son with Garrett Hedlund
"American Horror Story" actress Emma Roberts is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Garrett Hedlund.
Beirut disaster aid distribution reflects Lebanese societal divides
Humanitarian aid after the Beirut explosion has not equally reached affected individuals and neighborhoods. It remains fragmented based mainly on citizenship and class status.
CRA's handling of COVID-19 benefit cyberattacks 'reprehensible,' alleges proposed class action lawsuit
If you applied for financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic under the CERB and CESB benefits programs, you might have had your identity stolen — and you're now included in...
Netanyahu: Palestinians will no longer have 'veto on peace' with Arab nations
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday Israel will no longer allow Palestinians to have "a veto on peace" between Israel and Arab nations, following a normalization deal with the United...
St. Louis police officer dies after being shot by gunman
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said that an officer shot while responding to a call over the weekend has died.
Netanyahu: Palestinians will no longer have 'veto on peace' with Arab nations
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday Israel will no longer allow Palestinians to have "a veto on peace" between Israel and Arab nations, following a normalization deal with the United...
Trump and allies seek to turn violence at protests to his advantage
Trump hopes violence at protests will generate a backlash against Democrats; opponents accuse him of inciting more violence with his rhetoric.
Disney working on new 'Haunted Mansion' movie
Disney is working on a second, live-action movie based on its popular theme-park attraction, "The Haunted Mansion."
Could the coronavirus make for a lighter flu season?
The social distancing that tamps down the coronavirus could also keep many people from getting the flu.
‘Top Gear’ host Chris Harris calls harrowing Nepal trek ‘life-affirming’
"Top Gear" co-hosts Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness said they might have refused a Season 28 challenge in Nepal if they knew ahead of time it would include driving on...
Study finds that sleep restriction amplifies anger
Feeling angry these days? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need.
Defense seeks case dismissal for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
Lawyers for a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd have asked a judge to dismiss his case, court documents indicate.