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Watch: Adoptable pups find homes in HBO Max series 'The Dog House: UK'
"The Dog House: UK," a new series centering on a Wood Green animal rescue center in England, will premiere July 23 on HBO Max.
Trump administration reverses move to send international students home
Students from abroad will be able to take classes online only
Ellie Goulding: New album 'Brightest Blue' has 'hopeful' message
Ellie Goulding discussed "Brightest Blue," her first album in nearly five years, ahead of its release July 17.
New research highlights increased loneliness in over-70s during COVID-19 pandemic
A new report highlights effects of COVID-19 government measures on Ireland's older population. The research finds that public health measures such as social distancing and cocooning to curb the spread...
China on guard after COVID-19 tests on Ecuador shrimp packaging
China remains on alert after local authorities claimed Friday the external packaging for frozen shrimp imported from Ecuador contained traces of the novel coronavirus.
Learning the wiring diagram for autism spectrum disorders
Researchers have identified brain circuitry that plays a key role in the dysfunctional social, repetitive, and inflexible behavioral differences that characterize autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The findings could lead to...
Researchers cast doubt on earlier COVID-19 origins study citing dogs as possible hosts
A study published earlier this year claiming the coronavirus may have jumped from dogs to humans is scientifically flawed, offering no direct evidence to support its conclusions, according to a...
Study finds hidden emotions in the sound of words
New research shows that some sound combinations, like those in the word 'virus,' elicit more emotionally intense responses than others. This may play a role in both children's language acquisition...
Autism researchers map brain circuitry of social preference
A new study reveals how two key neural circuits dictate the choice between social approach and avoidance. The findings will enable researchers to evaluate social interventions in autism.
As Ontario heads to Stage 3, pressure grows for full-time school plan amid COVID-19
The Ford government's announcement of its Stage 3 reopening measures has ramped up calls from parents, educators and public health experts for a plan to get kids back to school...
Kim Jong Un, Mongolian president exchange messages on revolution’s anniversary
Kim Jong Un has been exchanging letters with Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga on the occasion of a Mongolian anniversary, North Korean state media says.
Texans WR Kenny Stills faces felony charge after Breonna Taylor protest
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Still was arrested and faces a felony charge after he participated in a Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville, Ky.
'RHOA' alum Sheree Whitfield tests positive for COVID-19
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Shereé Whitfield said she was diagnosed with coronavirus and is quarantining at home.
As COVID-19 cases tick upwards, Dr. Bonnie Henry urges B.C. not to let our sacrifices go to waste
B.C.'s provincial health officer says recent increases in the number of new COVID-19 cases being confirmed each day is an expected result of people opening up their social circles and...
Look: Tom Holland begins filming 'Uncharted' movie
Tom Holland, who will play Nathan Drake in a film adaptation of the "Uncharted" video game series, shared a photo from set.
How best to burn the bush to reduce bushfire risk
New research into the complexities of prescribed burning across varied landscapes and weather conditions is supporting the critical decisions on how and where to use fire to protect communities.
Pandemic disproportionately affects scientists with young children
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a disproportionate, negative impact on the careers of scientists with young children at home, a new survey finds.
COVID-19 a driver of widespread gender inequality, study finds
Women are almost twice as likely as men to have lost their job and suffered an anxiety attack during lockdown, according to a study that reveals how COVID-19 has driven...
Watch: Marlo Thomas confirms she turned down 'Rosemary's Baby'
"That Girl" star Marlo Thomas discussed "Rosemary's Baby" and her long-lasting marriage to Phil Donahue.
Online tutoring improves disadvantaged school pupils performance and wellbeing in lockdown
Eliana La Ferrara (Bocconi University's LEAP, Laboratory for Effective Anti-poverty Policies) and Michela Carlana (Harvard Kennedy School) have demonstrated the improvement of the academic performance, aspirations, well-being, and socio-emotional skills...
1 in 5 PhD students could drop out. Here are some tips for how to keep going
Doctoral students show high levels of stress in comparison to other students, and ongoing uncertainty in terms of graduate career outcomes can make matters worse.
In Photos: Moments from Scarlett Johansson's career
Actress and singer Scarlett Johansson stars in Marvel's upcoming film, "Black Widow." Take a look back at Johansson's career ahead of the premiere of "Black Widow."
Back to school in Orange County without masks and social distancing? Many call that reckless
The county Board of Education's recommendations attempt to cast doubt on the necessity of wearing masks and social distancing among students
'Vertical cruise ships'? Here's how we can remake housing towers to be safer and better places to live
After 3,000 people in nine public housing towers in Melbourne were placed under the harshest coronavirus lockdown in Australia so far, acting Australian Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly referred to...
If we love our cities, we'll make better decisions about their future after the COVID-19 pandemic
It's the most famous city slogan in the world: I Love New York. And yet, surprisingly, love doesn't seem to play a part in how urban planners build cities.
Seoul to investigate sex harassment claims against late mayor
The Seoul metropolitan government announced Wednesday that it will open a probe into allegations of sexual harassment by Mayor Park Won-soon, who died last week.
Watch: Colin Jost says he stole a photo from Bill Murray's house on 'Tonight Show'
Colin Jost appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" to discuss staying indoors with his fiancee, Scarlett Johansson, and the time he stole a photo from Bill Murray's house.
B.C. RCMP officer suspended over racially offensive content posted on Facebook
An RCMP officer in B.C. has been suspended and has resigned from the force after members of the public complained about posts on his Facebook account criticizing the Black Lives...