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Nick Cannon apologizes to Jewish community after 'hurtful' remarks
Nick Cannon spoke out after being accused of making anti-Semitic comments on his podcast, "Cannon's Class."
Look: Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey celebrate 9th wedding anniversary
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey voiced their love and gratitude for each other on their wedding anniversary.
75 years ago, 'Trinity' test ushered in nuclear age, changed the world
The world entered the nuclear age 75 years ago Thursday at a location in the central New Mexico desert where the U.S. government carried out the "Trinity" test, setting off...
Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights, Trump: The risks and rewards of corporate activism
Companies and CEOs are increasingly wading into political issues. My latest research suggests that such corporate activism can come with high costs if it doesn't align with the political values...
MIT-BU law clinics help students bring innovations into the world
In 2015, the first of two MIT-Boston University law clinics was formed to provide free legal services to student innovators while giving law students experience working on technology-related legal matters. Several metrics could...
Researchers identify genetic factors that may influence COVID-19 susceptibility
A new study has identified genetic factors that may influence susceptibility to COVID-19. The findings could guide personalized treatment for COVID-19.
75 years ago, 'Trinity' test ushed in nuclear age, changed the world
The world entered the nuclear age 75 years ago Thursday at a location in the central New Mexico desert where the U.S. government carried out the "Trinity" test, setting off...
Watch: Dakota Fanning recalls Tom Cruise celebrating her 11th birthday
Dakota Fanning said her "War of the Worlds" co-star Tom Cruise once threw her a birthday party to remember.
Californians turn anger on each other over second coronavirus shutdown
Californians have expressed anger at politicians and the governor over the pandemic. After a second shutdown, many turned their anger on other Californians for not being careful enough
Top 5 basketball prospect Jonathan Kuminga picks G League over college
Jonathan Kuminga -- a Top 5 high school basketball prospect -- has decided to participate in the NBA G League professional pathway program instead of playing college basketball.
Inmates fight policies that bar clergy from execution chamber
Condemned inmates in Texas and Alabama who want a spiritual adviser with them when they are put to death are challenging prison policies that bar clergy from the execution chamber.
Gallup: Democrats have built 11-point edge on GOP with voters
Since the start of the year, there has been a dramatic shift in Americans' party preference -- swinging from a slight Republican advantage to a significant Democratic edge, a Gallup...
Ex-Canadian football player, Calif. mother sentenced in college admissions scandal
A former Canadian professional football player and a California mother have been sentenced for their involvement in the sprawling college admissions scandal that has resulted in more than 50 people...
Letters to the Editor: LAUSD campuses will stay closed. That's terrible but necessary
Putting students into classrooms will result in more sickness and death. Nothing justifies that.
Ex-Canadian football player, Calif. mother sentenced in college admissions scandal
A former Canadian professional football player and a California mother have been sentenced for their involvement in the sprawling college admissions scandal that has resulted in more than 50 people...
Hotline became lifeline for migrant workers secretly reporting poor conditions on Canadian farms
Advocates for migrant farm workers in Canada say a culture of fear led temporary workers to secretly call a hotline to report poor conditions on their farms during the COVID-19...
Early life stress is associated with youth-onset depression for some types of stress but not others
Examining the association between eight different types of early life stress (ELS) and youth-onset depression, a study reports that individuals exposed to ELS were more likely to develop a major...
Congress edges toward deal to extend federal unemployment subsidy in coronavirus bill
The question of whether to extend a temporary federal unemployment insurance subsidy seems like more of an argument over how much to provide rather than whether to extend it.
Out of work in the pandemic, a young bread maker kept on baking — and launched his own business
Bread maker Jyan Isaac Horwitz felt adrift when Gjusta had to close its kitchens. He turned to home baking, selling to friends and neighbors. Now Jyan Isaac Bread is...
People talk about memories less as they age, study shows
The older people get, the less likely they are to share memories, researchers say.
Scratch-off lottery ticket found to be big winner after months in a drawer
A Saskatchewan woman said a scratch-off lottery ticket she had intended to give as a Christmas gift instead ended up misplaced for several months before she discovered it was a...
AAPI students use their voices in the Wave Magazine
This past spring, Eric Zhou and Jerrica Li launched The Wave, a new, student-run, pan-Asian literary and arts magazine, with the goal of bringing people together to celebrate art and identity. Their mission...
Neuronal circuits in the brain 'sense' our inner state
How decisions are made and how behavior is controlled is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a central role in all of this. Scientists...
Regular physical activity seems to enhance cognition in children who need it most
Researchers re-analyzed data from three experiments that tested whether physical activity interventions lead to improved cognitive skills in children. They found that (1) the benefits of regular exercise on cognition...
Column: My daughter isn't going back to college. I am relieved and heartbroken
Even though she really misses her college, and wants out of our house, my daughter decided the risks outweigh the benefits and is taking her classes from home.
Do campaign finance reforms truly help make elections more competitive?
Proponents of campaign finance reform claim that putting limits on how much money can be raised and spent to support a political candidate leads to more competitive elections by helping...
Family of George Floyd sues Minneapolis, officers involved in death
The family of George Floyd filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and four former police officers who were involved in his death.
COVID-19: Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt is first governor to test positive
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday that he's become the first governor to test positive for COVID-19.