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Athletics, Astros empty dugouts for mid-game brawl
Players spilled out of both dugouts before a large on-field melee during the seventh inning of a game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros in Oakland.
When English becomes the global language of education we risk losing other, often better, ways of learning
The English language in education today is all-pervasive. "Hear more English, speak more English and become more successful" has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Reforming 'dad leave' is a baby step towards greater gender equality
Grattan Institute research published today shows the average 25-year-old woman who goes on to have a child can expect to earn A$2 million less by the time she is 70...
Joe Biden's Iran policy is flawed
President Donald Trump's chaotic handling of the coronavirus pandemic has seen his poll ratings plummet, as voters begin to ponder the prospects of a Democrat in the White house next...
A mother dies of COVID-19, and a Gaspé family struggles to mourn without rituals
Doréa Dee's family had to deal not only with the loss of their mother to COVID-19, but with one of her daughters falling ill after seeing her in hospital the...
New guidance on brain death could ease debate over when life ends
When your brain stops working — completely and irreversibly — you’re dead. But drawing the line between life and brain death isn’t always easy. A new report attempts to clarify that distinction, perhaps...
Gallup poll: Most in U.S. don't think women have achieved equality
Women still have a ways to go to achieve equality with men in the workplace and in politics, a new Gallup survey said Monday.
Kamala, former WWE star, dead at 70
Professional wrestling star James Harris, best known as Kamala in WWE, has died at the age of 70.
Kevin Harvick sweeps NASCAR doubleheader at Michigan
NASCAR's Kevin Harvick increased his Cup Series lead with a pair of victories during a weekend doubleheader sweep at Michigan International Speedway.
U.S., allies urge Hong Kong to reinstate candidates, hold elections
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with the foreign ministers of four ally nations called on Hong Kong Sunday to reinstate disqualified candidates and condemned a decision to postpone September...
Police, protesters clash in Belarus as Lukashenko wins 6th term
Protesters and riot police clashed in Belarus as demonstrators took to the streets in opposition to early exit polls that indicate incumbent President Aleksandr Lukashenko would handily win a sixth...
Police, protesters clash in Belarus as election poll says Lukashenko wins 6th term
Protesters and riot police clashed in Belarus as demonstrators took to the streets in opposition to early exit polls that indicate incumbent President Aleksandr Lukashenko would handily win a sixth...
How to boost tips and donations with the dueling preference approach
Researchers from University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and University of Pennsylvania published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the effectiveness of what they call...
Siobhan Finneran finds joy in comedy in ‘The Other One’
Siobhan Finneran is thrilled to play a perpetually smiling character and make people laugh in "The Other One" after years of starring in more serious fare like "Downton Abbey" and...
California's public health director resigns amid questions about coronavirus test data
Dr. Sonia Angell, who held the position for less than a year, announced her resignation in an email sent to department staff on Sunday.
Trump aides struggle to defend his pandemic relief orders as U.S. cases reach 5 million
Questioned about Trump's controversial new directives for pandemic relief, top aides offer contradictory, sometimes tangled responses.
Kelly Osbourne says she lost 85 pounds
Reality television personality Kelly Osbourne said on Instagram she has lost 85 pounds.
Lebanon minister resigns amid amid blast investigation
Lebanon information minister Manal Abdel Samad announced her resignation Sunday amid calls for change after a blast in Beirut that has killed more than 150 people and injured 6,000.
Sarah Hyland celebrates what should have been her wedding day
"Modern Family" alum Sarah Hyland and her fiance Wells Adams made the most of what should have been their wedding day this weekend.
Column: Sobbing over the back-to-school display in the grocery store? It's the coronavirus blues
This year has been a lot. As the can-do optimism many of us felt earlier in the coronavirus shutdown wears thin, random crying jags are only natural.
This DIY-er found a boat he liked in the PopSci archives. Then he built it.
Tom Riti of Port Royal, Virginia, built a pontoon boat from the Popular Science archives ... and then sent us his results! (Tom Riti/)Tom Riti wanted a new pedal boat. The retired...
Lebanon minister resigns amid amid blast investigation
Lebanon information minister Manal Abdel Samad announced her resignation Sunday amid calls for change after a blast in Beirut that has killed more than 150 people and injured 6,000.
Op-Ed: If states don't coordinate lockdown procedures immediately, our future is grim
Geographic adjacency is not necessary for the health policies of one place to affect people in other places because the effects are also transmitted through the influence of social media.
Letters to the Editor: The 'greatest generation' during WWII, the 'party generation' during COVID-19
The young adults packing houses for parties stand in stark contrast to the people during World War II who gave up almost everything.
Better playground design could help kids get more exercise
The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a cracked...
Parental warmth on high-conflict days helps teens to feel loved
While parent-teen conflict is inevitable, parents expressing warmth and support on high-conflict days can bolster how much their teen feels loved, according to a study conducted by Gregory Fosco, Penn...
Brain noise contains unique signature of dream sleep
When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain. But UC Berkeley researchers have pulled a signal out...
That little voice in your head — if you have it — may be aligning your thoughts
It’s not uncommon these days to have some time alone with your thoughts. But what does that sound like, if it sounds like anything at all? Many people feel their...