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Watch: Cameron Diaz on life with daughter Raddix amid lockdown
Cameron Diaz discussed motherhood on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" after welcoming her first child with Benji Madden.
Maren Morris says mom shaming stems from 'deep insecurity'
Maren Morris said she plans to share less of her son, Hayes, on social media after being criticized by mom shamers online.
Demitra 'Mimi' Roche, 'Bad Girls Club' alum, dies at 34
Demitra "Mimi" Roche, who starred in "Bad Girls Club" Season 8, died days after her 34th birthday.
Ontario doctors launch program to help patients connect with loved ones during pandemic
Recycled smartphones and tablets are being used across Ontario hospitals and health-care facilities to connect patients with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is the work of a...
How a few negative online reviews early on can hurt a restaurant
Just a few negative online restaurant reviews can determine early on how many reviews a restaurant receives long-term, a new study has found.
Amud 9 is shown to be a Neandertal woman weighing 60 kg who lived in the Late Pleistocene
Adrián Pablos, a scientist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), led a study published in PaleoAnthropology, the official journal of the PaleoAnthropology Society, looking at...
Report shows major effects of COVID-19 on Asian American labor force
A UCLA report released today reveals the disparate economic impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on Asian Americans and points to a need to expand financial relief for all workers...
Comprehensive study of Latinx U.S. immigration agents shows economic self-interest drives decisions to join ICE
With the goal of addressing why Latinxs elect to work for agencies that have systematically targeted the ethnic communities to which they belong, David Cortez, assistant professor of political science...
Closure of schools during the COVID-19 lockdown could increase inequalities in primary and secondary education
A new study has highlighted the impact that the closure of schools during the COVID-19 lockdown could have to children's education, with those from disadvantaged backgrounds most affected.
TikTok tries to distance from Beijing in effort to avoid global blacklist
TikTok, the made-in-China, video-sharing platform beloved by youth and influencers alike, is suddenly everywhere in our new world of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing.
Demi Lovato announces engagement to actor Max Ehrich
Singer Demi Lovato and actor Max Ehrich announced in social media posts that they are engaged to be married.
Study: Gender inequality increases in media during pandemic
Gender inequalities in newsrooms have increased during the coronavirus pandemic according to a survey published Thursday by the International Federation of Journalists.
Lawsuit: Former cardinal abused boys in N.J. 'sex ring'
An unnamed man has accused former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and other clerics in a lawsuit of sexually abusing him and other boys as part of a sex ring operated out...
Letters to the Editor: Young people didn't reopen L.A. too early, city officials did. Blame them
Financially fragile young people often cannot refuse work. They may be spreading COVID-19, but only because the economy reopened too soon.
Editorial: California schools need leadership. Here's where to start
California has largely provided local school districts with vague guidance on dealing with COVID-19. Now is the time for strong, specific leadership.
lawsuit accuses former cardinal of abusing boys in a N.J. beach house 'sex ring'
An unnamed man has accused former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and other clerics in a lawsuit of sexually abusing him and other boys as part of a sex ring operated out...
Study of US mass shootings, firearms homicides suggests two-pronged policy approach
Over the past 30 years, mass shootings have fueled calls for changes in gun ownership and concealed carry legislation, but few studies have evaluated whether permissive gun policies deter mass...
Angels star Mike Trout to play in 2020 season despite coronavirus concerns
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, who was initially hesitant about MLB's plan to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, said he will compete in the 2020 season.
Brain builds and uses maps of social networks, physical space, in the same way
Even in these social-distanced days, we keep in our heads a map of our relationships with other people: family, friends, coworkers and how they relate to each other. New research...
Twitter data reveals global communication network
Twitter mentions show distinct community structure patterns resulting from communication preferences of individuals affected by physical distance between users and commonalities, such as shared language and history. While previous investigations...
Ex-Steelers Pro Bowler, NCAA wrestling champ Carlton Haselrig dies
Carlton Haselrig, a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers and NCAA wrestling champion, died Wednesday. He was 54.
Derek Fisher talks WNBA restart, Candace Parker and Kobe Bryant, women's hoop champion
The Sparks have Orlando bubble championship designs. They also have a responsibility to social justice in their community, says their coach Derek Fisher in an exclusive interview.
This pattern changes as it gets closer to your face
This image is clearly made of squares. Wait! No—pentagons! (PopSci/)We know you are bored at home right now—we are too. Here are some puzzles and brainteasers to challenge your family and friends with,...
Can social unrest, riot dynamics be modeled?
Episodes of social unrest rippled throughout Chile in 2019. Researchers specializing in economics, mathematics and physics in Chile and the U.K. banded together to explore the surprising social dynamics people...
Physical stress on the job linked with brain and memory decline in older age
A new study has found that physical stress in one's job may be associated with faster brain aging and poorer memory.
Research explores the link between wages, school and cognitive ability in South Africa
Studies through the decades have linked higher wages to education, with the greatest returns in developing countries. However, the correlation between higher wages and education doesn't always account for an...
Scientists observe learning processes online in the brain
Stimulating the fingertip rhythmically for a sustained period of time, markedly improves touch sensitivity of this finger. A research team analyzed the impact of this process in the brain. Using...
High school athletes require longer recovery following concussions
High school athletes sustaining a concussion require careful attention when determining return-to-sport (RTS) readiness. The purpose of this study was to determine epidemiological and RTS data of a large cohort...