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Cricket umpires fumble on T20 calls
Cricket umpires struggle to please everyone at the best of time but the different formats of the game make it even harder for them, especially when it comes to LBW...
Study pinpoints five most likely causes of post-traumatic stress in police officers
A combination of genetic and emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS) in police officers, a new study finds. Based on biological studies of officers in major cities, the...
Look: Itzy teases 'Not Shy' music video
K-pop stars Itzy released a preview of its western-inspired video for the single "Not Shy."
Challenge of archiving the #MeToo movement
For decades, Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library has been the nation’s leading repository for a range of primary-source materials documenting the lives and legacies of women in America. Its collections are crammed with letters and...
Research exposes new vulnerability for SARS-CoV-2
Northwestern University researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability in the novel coronavirus' infamous spike protein—illuminating a relatively simple, potential treatment pathway.
Cardi B says Offset marriage has 'a lot of love'
"WAP" rapper Cardi B discussed her relationship with Offset following the Migos rapper's cheating scandal.
Study shows most U.S. schools will open remotely; 25% on campus
More than half of K-12 public school students in the United States will attend classes remotely to start the fall period, a study showed Tuesday.
South Korea attorney accuses defectors of accounting fraud, assault
A South Korean lawyer who has accused North Korean defectors of accounting fraud says sexual misconduct is common in the defector community, and that she is a victim of rape.
Witney Carson expecting son with husband Carson McAllister
Witney Carson and her husband, Carson McAllister, announced the sex of their unborn child at a celebration with family.
CEO group pledges to hire 100K minority, poor workers in New York City
CEOs from dozens of New York City's largest companies announced an initiative Tuesday to hire 100,000 of the city's minority and poor workers by 2030.
Fear of stricter regulations spurs gun sales after mass shootings, new analysis suggests
It's commonly known that gun sales go up after a mass shooting, but two competing hypotheses have been put forth to explain why that's the case: is it because people...
Vaping increases COVID-19 risk among teens, young adults, study finds
Teens and young adults who vape are up to seven times more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than peers who don't use e-cigarettes, according to a study published Tuesday...
Parents concerned about coronavirus seek alternatives to classroom learning
Parents concerned about COVID-19 are looking for alternatives to classroom learning. Some families have the resources to help their children adapt, but there are concerns about the students who will...
Scotland's exam result crisis: assessment and social justice in a time of COVID-19
Anger and confusion followed the release of this year's Scottish Qualification Agency (SQA) results, the first of the UK nations to publish school results in the aftermath of COVID-19. About...
Universities should learn from assessment methods used during the pandemic—and cut down on exams for good
Timed written examinations continue to dominate university assessment. In most professions, the need to recall and write down specific information from memory under timed conditions is rare. Yet every year...
Study shows inbreeding reduces cooperation in banded mongooses
Inbreeding can reduce cooperation in banded mongooses according to a recent study by researchers.
Lakers' Kyle Kuzma hits game-winning 3-pointer vs. Nuggets
Kyle Kuzma drained a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic win over the Denver Nuggets in a seeding game in Orlando, Fla.
To change coronavirus behaviours, think like a marketer
COVID-19 has been a humbling experience. From a frayed pandemic early-warning system to a shortage of personal protective equipment for front-line workers, public health experts have been playing catch up.
Look: Bindi Irwin expecting first child with Chandler Powell
Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin, is expecting her first child with her husband, Chandler Powell.
Watch: Dua Lipa interviews Gwen Stefani as guest host of 'Kimmel'
Dua Lipa took over as host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and interviewed Gwen Stefani about living on a ranch in Oklahoma with her boyfriend Blake Shelton.
Impact of COVID-19 has created stark discrepancies in students' experiences of taking A Levels, says new study
Research from the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham has indicated some stark discrepancies in students' experiences of taking A-levels this year.
3 ways to study better, according to cognitive research
Whether you are a student or the parent of one contending with coronavirus school closures, this year "back to school" means studying under some unusual circumstances.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic
A new study of the magnitude, pattern and causes of COVID-19's impact on California housing reveals that Blacks and Latinos are more than twice as likely as whites to be...
COVID-19 could have a lasting, positive impact on workplace culture
The COVID-19 lockdown has become synonymous with working from home for many people. While some research has suggested that remote work can be isolating, it also makes the competing priorities...
U.S. women's soccer star Sam Mewis signs with Manchester City
United States Women's National Team star Sam Mewis has joined English club Manchester City.
Thailand warns anti-government protesters calling for royal reform
Authorities in Thailand are warning anti-government protesters against pushing too hard for reform.
San Quentin coronavirus disaster exposes a dangerous road to 'herd immunity'
The disastrous situation unfolding at California's oldest prison over the last two months is shaping up to be the latest of several cautionary tales of how many people must get...
Tensions rise on coronavirus handling as the media take control of the accountability narrative
Media coverage of disasters follows a broadly similar trajectory, even though the disasters themselves might take very different forms.