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Study points to health disparities among former NFL players
A career in professional football may yield an array of health benefits that extend beyond playing years: NFL players engage in vigorous training, tend to be more educated than other men in...
Tuition Assistance Program gives eligible staff discounts on tuition
For many Harvard staffers, the dream of getting a University degree can be an affordable reality thanks to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which lets eligible employees take Harvard classes at a steep...
Nail your Zoom job interview: How to prepare and what to wear, according to pros
Is your next job interview over video chat? Don't stress. We asked the pros for their tips on nailing your next Zoom interview.
Teens' social media use does not raise risk for depression, study finds
New findings refute popular wisdom and may provide relief to parents and educators concerned with adolescents' heavy use of social media -- particularly during the COVID-19 crisis.
Artificial intelligence examines best ways to keep parolees from recommitting crimes
Starting a new life is difficult for criminals transitioning from prison back to regular society. To help those individuals, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute researchers are using artificial intelligence to uncover...
Study suggests animals think probabilistically to distinguish contexts
Among the many things rodents have taught neuroscientists is that, in a region called the hippocampus, the brain creates a new map for every unique spatial context — for instance, a different...
How World War I strengthened women’s suffrage
While American women had been fighting for the right to vote for decades prior to the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, it was not until World...
Kamala Harris likely will boost enthusiasm for Joe Biden among Black voters
Joe Biden’s pick of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) as his vice presidential running mate on Aug. 11 will likely boost enthusiasm for him among Black voters, said Alvin Tillery, associate...
Stevie Nicks fears COVID-19: 'If I get it, I will probably never sing again'
In one of the most dramatic celebrity coronavirus messages so far, singer Stevie Nicks is imploring younger people to wear a mask.
Watchdog: Diplomat Woody Johnson made improper remarks in London
A watchdog report on Wednesday concluded that President Donald Trump's ambassador to Britain has made inappropriate comments during his tenure in London on sensitive topics like race, religion and sex.
Security gap allows eavesdropping on mobile phone calls
Calls via the LTE mobile network, also known as 4G, are encrypted and should therefore be tap-proof. However, researchers have shown that this is not always the case. They were...
OECD countries' politicians follow each other
The more democratic a country is, the greater the probability that its politicians decide in the same way as in neighboring countries, without further analysis. This is according a research...
Pope Francis says COVID-19 crisis has exposed 'broadest social ills'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that personal and collective individualism and indifference brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is damaging human relationships and growing a "throwaway culture."
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
It’s just past 11 a.m. and 15 women with spinal-cord injuries settle in front of their computers to take part in an all-female wheelchair support group.
Look: Viola Davis buys birthplace on former plantation on her 55th birthday
"How to Get Away with Murder" star Viola Davis purchased the house where she was born, located on a former plantation, as a birthday gift to herself.
Watch: Tennessee woman's driver's license bears photo of empty chair
A Tennessee woman was left surprised and confused when she received her new driver's license in the mail and noticed something missing from the photo -- herself.
Thousands arrested in Belarus amid outcry over election
Belarus authorities have arrested more than 6,000 demonstrators over the past three days amid substantial opposition to election results that declared President Alexander Lukashenko the winner of another term.
Research suggests bias against natural hair limits job opportunities for black women
New research suggests Black women with natural hairstyles, such as curly afros, braids or twists, are often perceived as less professional than Black women with straightened hair, particularly in industries...
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar visits Lee Teng-hui memorial in Taiwan
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited a memorial for late Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui on Wednesday as China condemned the United States for the Taiwan trip.
Britons hope to keep sustainable habits beyond COVID-19 lockdown, research suggests
Britons are keen to continue with low-carbon lifestyle choices adopted during lockdown, according to research by The University of Manchester and Cardiff University.
Inspired by essential workers, teenage brothers use a 3D printer to make face shields
After seeing the impact of the coronavirus on Filipino healthcare workers, Tenzing and Zubin Carvalho came to the rescue and donated 12,500 face shields to nursing homes, schools and hospitals.
Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97
Sumner Redstone, who turned a family-owned chain of drive-in movie theaters into a major U.S. media empire, has died at the age of 97, his company said Wednesday.
Predicting A-level grades accurately 'near-impossible task'
Predicting A-level grades is a "near-impossible task," and the system needs to be overhauled to reduce inaccuracies that can lead to unfair disadvantages for some students, says new research from...
Lillard lifts Blazers into playoff picture with 61 vs. Mavericks
Damian Lillard left defenders in the dust and set the nets on fire for a second consecutive game with a 61-point barrage to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a...
Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP hailed in political, economic circles
The selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate on the Democratic ticket has been met largely with praise in many political and economic circles.
Insider trading has become more subtle
Insider trading comes in two main forms: arguably legal and clearly illegal.
Selfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexes
Men may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews.
COVID-19 is hitting tipped workers hard
Even prior to COVID-19, tipped workers suffered from the inadequacies of the United States' social safety net and minimum wage standards.