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Society perceives the poor as less affected by distress than those with more means
Negative life events can cause crippling distress, significant hardships, and even lifelong trauma. The poor are perceived to be "hardened" by these events and therefore less harmed by them than...
Unemployment fraud ring filed bogus California jobless benefits for inmates, officials say
In California's first major unemployment fraud case in the coronavirus outbreak, 21 people in Northern California allegedly helped steal $250,000.
Will Smith and Kevin Hart to remake 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Paramount Pictures is developing a remake of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" to star Will Smith and Kevin Hart in the Steve Martin and John Candy roles.
Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparent over parenting
Nearly half of parents describe disagreements with one or more grandparent about their parenting, with one in seven going so far as to limit the amount of time their child...
Three ways to get kids to tune in and pay attention when schools go virtual
When nearly all U.S. brick-and-mortar schools suddenly closed in March 2020 and went online, large numbers of students simply didn't log into class. Even if they did show up, many...
In Photos: Moments from Chrissy Teigen's career
Model and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen is expecting her third child with husband, John Legend. Here's a look back at her career through the years.
Restaurant apologizes after encouraging customers to weigh themselves
A Chinese restaurant apologized for any offense caused when it placed scales at its entrance and suggested customers weigh themselves to determine what they should order.
Kenya: How stark inequality frustrates the dreams of Nairobi's jobless young men
"Today I woke up late, because there was nothing I was doing," Wilfred wrote in his diary. Like many of his peers, the 21-year-old lacks permanent employment, seeking small amounts...
N.W.T. embarks on 2-year project to reduce wait times, improve options for mental health services
The Northwest Territories government is working with the Mental Health Commission of Canada on a two-year project that intends to provide a greater variety of mental health support options.
To perceive faces, your brain relies on a process similar to face recognition systems
Imagine if every time you looked at a face, one side of the face always appeared distorted as if it were melting, resembling a painting by Salvador Dalí. This is...
Nearly half of teens who vape say they want to quit, study finds
Forty-five percent of teens who use e-cigarettes want to quit the habit, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.
Tensions are high about many things right now in America, and health and...
Tensions are high about many things right now in America, and health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 virus rank high among them, particularly in families. Many parents are fearful...
Study shows business travel correlates to economic growth
New research from Harvard’s Growth Lab finds a direct link between a country’s incoming business travel and the growth of new and existing industries. The findings, published in the journal...
Hit 'em where it hurts – how economic threats are a potent tool for changing people's minds about the Confederate flag
Activists nationwide have resumed demanding the removal of statues and symbols that are considered racially offensive—such as of slave owners, Confederate leaders and the Confederate flag.
Parents and grandparents disagree on parenting about half the time, poll finds
About half of all parents and grandparents disagree over parenting choices for children like discipline, meals and TV time, according to the results of national poll released Monday.
Families of children with special needs face additional challenges during quarantine
Ever since schools closed for in-person learning in mid-March, my numerous chat groups on WhatsApp have been buzzing with moms asking each other: "What are the schools planning to do?"...
'The Gift' Season 2 to premiere Sept. 10 on Netflix
"The Gift," a Turkish drama fantasy series starring Beren Saat, will return for a second season on Netflix in September.
Look: Carly Patterson, Mark Caldwell expecting third child
Retired gymnast Carly Patterson "can't wait" to welcome her third child with her husband, Mark Caldwell.
Former Florida football star, FIU assistant Aubrey Hill dies at 48
Aubrey Hill, a former football star at the University of Florida and a wide receivers coach at Florida International University, has died. He was 48.
Pastor of South Korean church linked to at least 300 coronavirus cases tests positive
A conservative South Korean pastor who has been a bitter critic of the country's president has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wealthy turn anti-immigrant when their riches are threatened
Anti-immigration sentiment rises when affluent people fear losing their wealth, a psychological study has found.
Workplace transmissions: a predictable result of the class divide in worker rights
How to stop sick people going to work? That's a question the Victorian government has been grappling with since it became clear about 80% of new COVID-19 infections in the...
Party in a pandemic: TikTok star Bryce Hall's birthday celebration prompts visit by LAPD
A party in the Hollywood Hills was shut down by police over the weekend, prompting new concern over gatherings hosted by social media influencers during the pandemic.
Machine learning reveals role of culture in shaping meanings of words
What do we mean by the word beautiful? It depends not only on whom you ask, but in what language you ask them. According to a machine learning analysis of...
Left out of NBA's bubble, Lionel Hollins created his own as he helps Lakers from home
Lionel Hollins, one of coach Frank Vogel's top assistants, was told he couldn't join the Lakers in Orlando for health reasons. A look at how he's handling it.
A city plagued by homelessness builds AI tool to predict who's at risk
The Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model – or the CHAI model for short – is giving social services in London, Ont. a glimpse into the future so they can better...
Jaguars' Rodney Gunter, 28, retires due to enlarged aorta
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Rodney Gunter has retired from the NFL after he discovered he has an enlarged aorta.
Iran's stranglehold on Iraq may be starting to falter
After almost three decades of conflict, insurgency, genocide and foreign meddling, there may be a glimmer of light appearing at the end of the long, dark tunnel. Iraqis must hope...