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British Foreign Office's 'Chief Mouser' announces retirement
Palmerston, the British Foreign Office's famous feline "Chief Mouser," announced he is retiring to "spend more time relaxing away from the limelight."
I'm afraid of COVID-19. Is it safe to pick up my 1-year-old granddaughter?
A toddler who loves you doesn't understand how to social distance. But you do. Here are some options.
'Invisible' words reveal common structure among famous stories
By tracing the abundance of 'invisible' words -- pronouns, articles and other short words -- researchers were able to identify patterns shared by a diversity of stories, from Shakespeare to...
Opinion: New jobs report shows that the U.S. economy is in for a long slog
The July jobs numbers clearly signal that lawmakers have to stop thinking in terms of a quick trip back to normal.
Help! How can I take care of someone with coronavirus without getting sick myself?
How to protect yourself when caring for someone with COVID-19 at home? It can be done, by taking some basic and common sense precautions.
Former national security adviser Brent Scowcroft dies at 95
Gen. Brent Scowcroft, a national security adviser for two presidents, has died at his Falls Church, Va., home, a spokesman for the George and Barbara Bush Foundation said Friday. He...
Las Vegas family reunited with lost cat after 10 years
A cat brought into a Las Vegas shelter as a stray was reunited with his family 10 years after going missing from a friend's house.
Why do so many refugees move after arrival? Opportunity and community
What do you think of when you hear the word "refugee"? For many people, what comes to mind is vulnerability—you might imagine the grim conditions of a refugee camp or...
How Could the Beirut Explosion Happen? Experts Explain
To get to the roots of disasters like this one, investigators rely on video footage, documents, interviews and other evidence -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Premier, education minister defend Ontario's back-to-school plan amid class size concerns
Premier Doug Ford and his education minister defended Ontario's back-to-school plan on Friday amid concerns about elementary class sizes, saying the government is "flexible" but does not intend to revisit...
China sentences more Canadians for drug trafficking, manufacturing
A Canadian citizen was sentenced to death for manufacturing and trafficking illegal drugs in China, a few days after another Chinese court ordered the death penalty for a Canadian national...
How to host a virtual party that’s absolutely lit
Sometimes a hat can make an outfit. The same goes for parties and the PopSci team knows it. (Purbita Saha/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on enjoying summer activities, ways...
Rajapaksa brothers solidify power in Sri Lanka elections
Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa brothers were able to consolidate power Friday after their political party scored significant victories in parliamentary elections.
Premier, education minister defend Ontario's back-to-school plan amid class size concerns
Premier Doug Ford and his education minister continued to defend Ontario's back-to-school plan on Friday, with both unwilling to answer whether they will consider opting for smaller class sizes for...
Braves' Markakis gets walk-off HR in 1st start since return from opt out
Nick Markakis didn't wait long to make an impact on the Atlanta Braves after his return this week after an initial decision to opt out due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Smartwatch tracks medication levels to personalize treatments
Engineers have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could...
Worries about COVID-19 divide along racial, ethnic lines, state poll finds
More than three of every four Californians say that the COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to their health and their finances, but the risks are felt far more acutely by...
Home-educated children left without qualifications as exams replaced with teacher-predicted grades, study shows
The cancelation of exams this year in favor of teacher-predicted grades has had a "significantly detrimental" impact on many home-educated children, who are not able to gain qualifications this summer,...
TikTok, Beijing say President Donald Trump's ban ignores facts, harms U.S.-China relations
The Chinese government and video-sharing platform TikTok slammed U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday after he signed an executive order barring the social app from doing business with firms in...
Texas Tech fires women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings after abuse claims
Texas Tech University has fired women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings after a dozen players left the team and a news report that detailed alleged abuse and harassment by coaches.
Q&A: A deep dive into the income gap between Black and non-Black Virginians
The socioeconomic gap between Black Americans and non-Black Americans hasn't changed considerably in a half-century, fueling assertions that many social institutions disproportionately exclude Blacks and are structurally racist, Hamilton Lombard...
Watch: Matthew McConaughey plays 'Off Songs, Song Off' on 'Tonight Show'
Matthew McConaughey joined Jimmy Fallon to play "Off Songs, Songs Off" on "The Tonight Show."
No one is truly there to help: Why so little is known about the reasons people go missing
As part of new research into missing persons in Australia, I have been asking people who return after disappearing what they needed or wanted. Mary, who has gone missing four...
UPI News Quiz: coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization
Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization -- how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 7, 2020.
Urban beekeeping can be bad for wild bees
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the downside of urban beekeeping and whether 2020 might end up being the hottest year on record.
UPI News Quiz: Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization
Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization -- how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 7, 2020.
Sabrina Carpenter fulfills career goal with 'Work It'
"Work It" star and executive producer Sabrina Carpenter shares how the teen dance film represents the next step in her acting, singing and dancing career.
'She Dies Tomorrow' speaks to COVID fears, director Amy Seimetz says
Amy Seimetz wrote and directed "She Dies Tomorrow" as film to make the audience think, but now she finds every viewer is thinking about COVID-19.
