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Tennessee high court: COVID-19 not valid reason for absentee ballot

2 years ago from UPI

The Tennesse Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that voters in the state cannot receive absentee ballots for the November general election due to fears of COVID-19.

How to talk to kids about the coronavirus and other bad news

2 years ago from PopSci

Family life is probably stressful right now, but it's also the perfect time to open up a dialogue with the younger members of your clan. (Pexels/)There’s a lot going on outside of...

Rights groups call for independent probe of Beirut explosion

2 years ago from UPI

Human rights groups are calling for an independent investigation into Tuesday's devasting explosion that ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, killing at least 137 people and injuring thousands more.

Make the best of bad reviews by leveraging consumer empathy

2 years ago from Physorg

Researchers from Nanyang Technical University, University of Washington, and University of British Columbia published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines "unfair" negative reviews and demonstrates that...

Facebook, Twitter sanction Trump over post, citing false information about COVID-19

2 years ago from UPI

Facebook on Wednesday removed a post from President Donald Trump's profile, saying it contained false information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beaver families win legal 'right to remain'

Fifteen beaver families have been given a permanent home on the River Otter in East Devon.

Facebook removes Trump post, citing false information about COVID-19

2 years ago from UPI

Facebook on Wednesday removed a post from President Donald Trump's profile, saying it contained false information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eight UCLA football players test positive for COVID-19; Divisions II and III cancel fall sports

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Eight UCLA football players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Barbara Ferrer, director of L.A. County's public health department.

Watch: Lost class ring returned to Oklahoma woman after 36 years

2 years ago from UPI

An Oklahoma woman who lost her class ring during a trip to a lake was reunited with the ring 36 years later when it was returned to the school.

In Photos: Moments from Tiger Wood's career

2 years ago from UPI

Professional golfer Tiger Woods, has a two-part series coming to HBO following his career, including his epic comeback at the 2019 Masters Tournament. Here's a look back at that career...

California lawmakers ask Newsom to act immediately on unemployment claims

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

A majority of the California Legislature calls on Newsom to immediately begin paying unemployment benefits to more than 1 million jobless workers.

Head back to school with '4 Be's' for mental health

2 years ago from Physorg

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress and uncertainty for students, parents, teachers and staff. "For students and the adults who care for them, the desire is so strong to...

To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors

2 years ago from Science Daily

A new study found solitary activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature.

Long-lost twin brothers reunite after 43 years in Vietnam

2 years ago from UPI

A pair of long lost twin brothers were reunited in Vietnam after being adopted by different families 43 years earlier.

Citing COVID-19 toll, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis

2 years ago from UPI

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday declared racism a public health crisis, citing the disproportionate toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on the state's minority communities.

Watch: Taemin films '2 Kids' music video in behind-the-scenes look

2 years ago from UPI

K-pop star Taemin shared footage from his "2 Kids: Never Gonna Dance Again: Prologue" music video shoot.

Journalists' Twitter use shows them talking within smaller bubbles

2 years ago from Physorg

Usher and Ng, journalism professors at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, identified nine clusters of journalists or "communities of practice" in their study, published online by the journal Social Media...

Look: Netflix shares poster for Charlie Kaufman's 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'

2 years ago from UPI

"I'm Thinking of Ending Things," a psychological horror film starring Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis, will premiere Sept. 4.

Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others

2 years ago from Science Blog

Children’s own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and Birkbeck, University of London. New findings...

Study reveals impact of powerful CEOs and money laundering on bank performance

2 years ago from Science Blog

Banks with powerful CEO’s and smaller, less independent, boards are more likely to take risks and be susceptible to money laundering, according to new research led by the University of...

Reports: Stephen Akard to resign as State Department's IG

2 years ago from UPI

The State Department's inspector general's office said Stephen Akard is resigning from the position less than three months after taking the job when Steve Linick was abruptly fired by President...

Japanese anime remembers the atom bomb, decades after Hiroshima

2 years ago from PopSci

Neo Toky, the setting of the popular anime film Akira, is about to explode. (Neo Tokyo/)Frank Fuller is an adjunct professor of political science at Villanova University. This story was originally featured on...

Moments from LeBron James' career

2 years ago from UPI

NBA icon LeBron James began his basketball career he was drafted in high school, and now has three NBA championships under his belt. James recently shared videos of peaceful protests...

To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors

2 years ago from Physorg

A new study found solitary activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature. Activities like these encourage children to both enjoy...

Depression, violence risk higher in men with 'harmful masculinities,' study finds

2 years ago from UPI

Men with more "harmful" attitudes about masculinity -- including views on violence and homophobia -- are more likely to engage in bullying and sexual harassment and have depression and suicidal...

Look: Zooey Deschanel, Jonathan Scott celebrate first anniversary as couple

2 years ago from UPI

"New Girl" alum Zooey Deschanel and "Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott celebrated their first anniversary as a couple.

Social media boosting COVID misinformation, researchers say

2 years ago from UPI

People getting their COVID-19 information from social media are more likely to receive misinformation, Canadian researchers report.

As private preschools prepare to reopen, California's poorest kids are stuck at home

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

As many private preschools prepare to reopen for the school year, many of California's poorest and neediest children are stuck at home, waiting for public preschools to reopen or offer...