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Subsidies, weather, and financial education promote agricultural insurance adoption

4 years ago from Physorg

A new University of Maryland-led study shows that subsidies can help people continually purchase insurance products, but only if they have the financial literacy to understand the benefits of the...

COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information

4 years ago from Physorg

A new study led by researchers at McGill University finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume...

Prince William talks mental health on 'That Peter Crouch Podcast'

4 years ago from UPI

Prince William talked about mental health Wednesday in a special episode of 'That Peter Crouch Podcast.'

Ryan Griffin celebrates son Jude's birth: 'God out-did himself'

4 years ago from UPI

Country music singer Ryan Griffin welcomed his second child, a baby boy, with his wife, Talia Griffin.

Look: Cara De La Hoyde, Nathan Massey confirm daughter's birth

4 years ago from UPI

"Love Island" Season 2 winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey welcomed their second child, a daughter.

Coco Rocha expecting third child with James Conran

4 years ago from UPI

Canadian model Coco Rocha is expecting her third child, a daughter, with her husband, James Conran.

Indoor hammocks to lounge in year-round

4 years ago from PopSci

Elevated comfort. (Drew Coffman via Unsplash/)You don’t need to go camping to experience sleep and solitude suspended in a hammock. In fact, you don’t even need to go outside. Hammocks can make...

Watch: Naomi Campbell calls for change after Anna Wintour's apology to Black creatives

4 years ago from UPI

British supermodel Naomi Campbell reacted to Anna Wintour apologizing to Black creatives at Vogue.

The gender pay gap that no one is paying attention to

4 years ago from Physorg

That women are paid less than male colleagues is a stubborn fact in the U.S. workplace.

Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros start socially-distant scuffle after close pitches

4 years ago from UPI

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers jumped out of their respective dugouts and had a socially-distant altercation after Joe Kelly threw pitches at multiple Astros hitters Tuesday night.

North Korea tests for COVID-19 all negative, WHO officer says

4 years ago from UPI

North Korea has tested more than 1,200 people for COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, and all test results were negative, according to the World Health Organization.

Supervision of school principals should focus on instructional leadership, according to research

4 years ago from Physorg

Research on the evolving role of principal supervisors from Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development was included in two of three reports released July 21 by the Wallace...

She knew the struggle of artists. Now she's left $2.9 million for UCLA scholarships

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

At a time when universities are seeing philanthropy dwindling, UCLA has received $2.9 million for arts scholarships from the late Elaine Krown Klein.

Drew Barrymore teases digital series ahead of daytime talk show

4 years ago from UPI

Drew Barrymore teased her new digital series ahead of her daytime talk show premiere on Sept. 14.

Annual Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia with limits on crowd sizes

4 years ago from UPI

The Hajj, Islam's most sacred pilgrimage, started late Tuesday in Saudi Arabia under coronavirus restrictions that greatly limited the crowds normally associated with the usually well-attended event.

From Vietnam to coronavirus: The U.S. can't win

4 years ago from UPI

The president calls the fight against the novel coronavirus a "war." True, it is a war we neither started nor wanted. But like Vietnam and Iraq II,...

Column One: Less stress, better grades: With schools closed, some kids thrive

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

When the pandemic caused schools to shutter, some students relished more free time, less-stressful classes and a lack of bullying.

Editorial: California schools were already unequal. Then came 'learning pods'

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Parents are combining in small groups to get better instruction for their school-aged children. California school districts should be enabling more parents with lower incomes to do the same.

Letters to the Editor: Unruly protests are OK, but outdoor church services are not?

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

For months protests have been raging in cities across the U.S. -- but what draws the ire of local health officials is an outdoor worship event.

Pompeo sanctions two former Venezuelan officials accused of 'significant corruption'

4 years ago from UPI

The Trump administration has sanctioned two former Venezuelan officials, accusing them of having abused their positions for personal gain at the expense of the Venezuelan people.

Survey: Many parents worry children will catch COVID-19 at school

4 years ago from UPI

More than 40% of parents worry their children will catch COVID-19 at school and pass the virus on to other family members if classes resume this fall, a survey released...

Cybersecurity firm: Chineses hackers infiltrated the Vatican ahead of Beijing talks

4 years ago from UPI

Chinese hackers have infiltrated the Vatican ahead of an anticipated negotiation over a 2018 deal that saw China gain more control over the Catholic church in the Asian country, a...

As NFL training camps begin amid pandemic, opt-outs hit Patriots hard

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Six New England Patriots are not playing this season because of concerns about the coronavirus, but will the NFL's COVID-19 strategy keep active players healthy?

Palm Springs orders all restaurants, bars to close early

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Palm Springs bars, wineries and restaurants will have to close early due to the coronavirus, a new city order dictates.

Dont'a Hightower, Patrick Chung among six Patriots players to opt out of season

4 years ago from UPI

Pro Bowl linebacker Dont'a Hightower and starting safety Patrick Chung on Tuesday were among six New England Patriots players to opt out of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Screen cleaners that will let you see the bigger picture

4 years ago from PopSci

See clear ahead. (Ben Kolde via Unsplash/)If you turn your head to either side, right now, just slightly, chances are you will notice some blurs, blotches, and blips of dirt or gunk...

Increased attention to sad faces predicts depression risk in teenagers

4 years ago from Science Daily

Teenagers who tend to pay more attention to sad faces are more likely to develop depression, but specifically within the context of stress, according to new research from Binghamton University,...

Column: Why can't Twitter and Facebook hold back the torrent of right-wing conspiracy claims

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Right-wing conspiracy craziness is overwhelming social media and damaging democracy.