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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.
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.