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Social distancing varies by income in United States
Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least mobile to the most mobile, according...
'It's real.' Latinos, African Americans most likely to view pollution as a serious health threat
Latinos and African Americans are more likely to view pollution as a serious health threat than other groups, according to a new statewide study by the Public Policy Institute of...
Helicopter parents should step back and watch, study recommends
Researchers conducted the world's first data-driven study of parenting classes based on the Respectful Approach intervention. The Respectful Approach, modeled on Resources for Infant Educators (RIE)TM, guides parents to treat...
Look: Elton John celebrates 30 years of sobriety
Elton John had "the most magical day" with his family while celebrating his 30th year sober.
Trump floats delaying Nov. election; only Congress can change date
Calling mail-in elections "ripe for fraud," President Donald Trump suggested Thursday delaying the Nov. 3 election. Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can do that.
Music training may not make children smarter after all
Music training does not have a positive impact on children's cognitive skills, such as memory, and academic achievement, such as maths, reading or writing, according to a study published in...
What jigsaw puzzles tell us about child development
New research shows that children only learn to do jigsaw puzzles once they have reached a certain stage of development. Three-year-olds use trial and error, but four-year-olds are able to...
Gallup poll: Black Americans least likely to have 'positive' police interactions
A new Gallup survey Thursday showed that Black Americans are the least likely racial group to experience a positive encounter with police in the United States.
Alzheimer's risk factors may be measurable in adolescents and young adults
Risk factors for Alzheimer's dementia may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s.
New research finds crises such as COVID-19 pandemic threaten support for Title IX
A new study by a pair of researchers including Elizabeth Sharrow, associate professor of public policy and history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has found that male student-athletes and...
Energy is a basic need, and many Americans are struggling to afford it in the COVID-19 recession
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, lower-income families are struggling to pay their energy bills. That's a big concern during extreme events like summer heat waves, which can be...
Don't blame cats for destroying wildlife – shaky logic is leading to moral panic
A number of conservationists claim cats are a zombie apocalypse for biodiversity that need to be removed from the outdoors by "any means necessary"—coded language for shooting, trapping and poisoning....
Restrained by hospital security and left unconscious, no one called her family for 11 days before she died
Relatives of a Toronto woman admitted to hospital on suspicion of COVID-19 is demanding answers after an altercation with security that they say left her unconscious and in intensive care...
Robert Springs, wife Anny celebrate daughter Brenda's birth
Robert Springs and his wife, Anny, welcomed their first child together, daughter Brenda Aaliyah.
The future of work is flexible, says new study
New research from the University of Kent and the University of Birmingham has found that mass homeworking during the COVID-19 lockdown has presented significant challenges for parents, particularly mothers, but...
In San Bernardino, a legendary waitress gets a COVID-19-safe memorial, with tacos to go
Lucy Reyes worked at Mitla Cafe, the oldest Mexican restaurant in the Inland Empire, for 68 of its 83 years.
'Every day was nonstop calls': How a blue state Republican became the face of mail voting
President Trump claims mail voting leads to mass fraud. But the go-to expert who defends the practice is an election official from his own party.
Researchers develop new toolkit for social justice action
When protests erupted over the death of George Floyd and ongoing systemic racism in the United States in the spring, entrepreneur David Dennis was reminded of the stories his mother...
If our reality is a video game, does that solve the problem of evil?
Pandemics and natural disasters cause pain and suffering to millions worldwide and can challenge the very foundations of human belief systems. They can be particularly challenging for those who believe...
Enslaved people's health was ignored from the country's beginning, laying the groundwork for today's health disparities
Some critics of Black Lives Matter say the movement itself is racist. Their frequent counterargument: All lives matter. Lost in that view, however, is a historical perspective. Look back to...
Cole, LeMahieu lead Yankees past Orioles in Baltimore
Gerrit Cole struggled early before he retired 14 consecutive batters and J.J. LeMahieu sparked an offensive barrage to lead the New York Yankees to a 9-3 win against the Baltimore...
Another coronavirus casualty: the Mexican fiesta
Parties are crucial to Mexican culture, binding family and community. The pandemic has put them on hold.
Millie Bobby Brown to star in, produce Netflix's 'Girls I've Been' film
"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown is set to lead the cast in a Netflix film based on Tess Sharpe's upcoming novel, "The Girls I've Been."
Op-Ed: Poll worker shortages are threatening the 2020 election. Young people can be the solution
Older poll workers are hesitant to work elections due to COVID-19. We need young poll workers to prevent poll closures and voter suppression.
Social distancing varies by income in US
Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least mobile to the most mobile, according...
Rep. Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19
Louie Gohmert, the Republican congressman from Texas who has frequently voiced opposition to wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Three students in 3 countries share in ‘Postcards From Here’ series
This is part of a series called Postcards From Here, in which Harvard undergraduates talk about the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Jaidyn Probst ’23 Hometown: Redwood Falls, Minn. Concentration: Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary...
Task force recommends 8 ways to improve emotional wellness
After completing a 15-month inquiry, a special task force on student mental health this week released eight recommendations for ways the University can improve emotional wellness on campus by addressing a mix of...