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Look: Netflix shares poster for Charlie Kaufman's 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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...
Pandemic portraits: Celebrity photographer Brian Bowen Smith documents epic American road trip
Photographer Brian Bowen Smith's planned photo book, "Drivebys," will document portraits of American pandemic life — shot through his truck window during an epic cross-country road trip.
Schools can do more to help students cope with trauma, says education report
Policymakers and schools are being urged to use social and emotional learning to help students cope with traumatic events, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent bushfires.
Pigeon pecking order found to be driven by weight
A team of researchers from the University of London and Monash University has found that pigeon pecking order is driven by weight and that a given pecking order can be...
People's experience of homelessness support proves housing and intensive help is life changing
Giving a unique insight into the lives of people trapped in the cycle of homelessness, a study including three years of interviews with people details how their lives have dramatically...
COVID-19 pandemic may delay college graduation for students of color
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a striking, paradoxical impact on low-income and minority college students. At least 30% of Black, Latino and Asian American students say the pandemic has increased...
Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
New research shows that children's own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch. The research shows how the brain responses of 10-month-old babies watching a clip from...
Watch: Alanis Morissette on being labeled 'angry' during her early career
"You Oughta Know" singer Alanis Morissette discussed how she was depicted as "angry" during her early career.
Clear masks help the hard of hearing, but they could benefit everybody
Founded in 2017, ClearMask makes plastic face guards for surgeons and other medical practitioners. Now it's turning its attention to pandemic equipment. (Courtesy of ClearMask/)Allysa Dittmar still remembers the day clearly. While undergoing...
A decade after the Occupy movement, a new digital archive chronicles its history—and continuing influence
Launched at Case Western Reserve University this summer, the open-source Occupy Archive offers citizens and scholars a chance to revisit the multi-faceted movement—and recognize its roots in contemporary calls for...
Knife crime: why young people need to get a say in their rehabilitation
Knife crime hit a record high in England and Wales before the COVID-19 lockdown came into place—with police reporting 46,265 cases for the year to March. The recent report by...
Grooming behavior reveals complex social networks among dairy cows
By tracking the grooming behaviors of dairy cows, researchers have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of social networks among cows.
'I don't know what I'm supposed to do.' Parents in distress over school opening online
Reactions ranged from relief to disbelief from some LAUSD parents after the district and United Teachers Los Angeles struck a deal Monday for online learning.
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout homers in first at-bat as new dad
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout hit a home run in his first at-bat since he became a dad to help lead his squad to a win against the Seattle...
COVID Alert app could result in some people being ID'd
The federal government's new COVID Alert app doesn't offer 100 per cent privacy and could allow some who test positive for the coronavirus to be identified, particularly those who live in...
Lacy Clay, Watkins lose to challengers as five states hold primaries
Five states held primaries on Tuesday that saw notable incumbents lose their party's nomination to new challengers.
Building dementia friendly churches
A project to help church communities become more 'dementia friendly' has had a significant impact across the country.
Did the election of Donald Trump affect Europeans' support for US trade agreement?
A survey conducted immediately before and after the 2016 US presidential election reveals that the election of Donald Trump had a negative effect on Europeans' image of the United States,...
