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Federal appellate court vacates Texas death row inmate’s murder conviction
State prosecutors withheld evidence favorable to Brittany Marlow Holberg during her 1998 murder trial that resulted in her being sentenced to death, a federal appellate court panel ruled Friday.
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease, funding for theater showing anti-Israeli film
Miami Beach's mayor wants to terminate a lease and discontinue financial support for an independent film theater after screening an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims
Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged by the recent California wildfires that left 29 dead, DOJ announced Wednesday.
Certain mutations disrupt touch-based learning, study finds
You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely cross an intersection or quickly retrieve something...
Democracy, egalitarianism and the homicide rate: An empirical test of a variety of democracies
Democracies often have fewer murders per capita than other countries, but they are often also wealthier than countries with other forms of government.
Watch: Dog rescued from Ohio River in Pittsburgh
Emergency responders in Pittsburgh came to the rescue of a dog that fell over a hillside and wound up in the Ohio River.
On fiction, grief, and, most of all, ‘radical honesty’
Arts & Culture On fiction, grief, and, most of all, ‘radical honesty’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares with readers the story behind ‘Dream Count,’ a novel she was scared she’d never finish Anna Lamb...
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein seeks earlier retrial start date
Former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein appeared Wednesday in the New York County Courthouse in Manhattan to seek a speedier retrial on rape and sexual assault charges.
How to save workplace diversity schemes from the DEI backlash (without collecting more data)
In a radio discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, a journalist asked me which year these schemes started in the UK. I felt thrown by the...
Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories
Poor sleep can make you susceptible to a wide range of physical and mental health issues, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and anxiety. But new research indicates it may also increase...
Every picture tells a story
Arts & Culture Every picture tells a story Photographer Susan Meiselas (left) speaks with attendees following the talk.Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent March 12, 2025 5 min read Photographer Susan...
Art as omen in turbulent times
Arts & Culture Art as omen in turbulent times Joseph Koerner with Max Beckmann’s “Self-Portrait in Tuxedo” (1927) at Harvard Art Museums.Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Eileen O'Grady Harvard Staff Writer March 12, 2025...
Young adults describe life in the COVID years
How did young people get through the pandemic? Was it a period of feeling abandoned, an opportunity to change, or simply a pause in their life? A sociological study says...
Watch: Jon Hamm robs 'Your Friends & Neighbors' in Apple TV+ series
Apple TV+ is previewing its upcoming drama series "Your Friends & Neighbors," starring "Mad Men's" Jon Hamm.
Watch: Lucy Dacus drops lyric video for new song 'Talk'
Singer Lucy Dacus released an official lyric video for "Talk," the fourth song to be unveiled from her upcoming album, "Forever is a Feeling."
Watch: African serval captured after 2 days on the loose in Oklahoma
An exotic African serval cat was safely returned home after a days-long search involving social media and a number of concerned neighbors.
Criminology scholar connects Cambodian temple trafficking to white-collar crime
Professor Simon Mackenzie from the School of Social and Cultural Studies recently published a paper in Crime, Law and Social Change about the dynamics of transnational crime and illegal global...
Latest results from 20+ year Oxford study reveals ongoing impacts of global crises on young people
The latest findings of Young Lives, a unique longitudinal study led by the University of Oxford, highlights how persistent inequalities and global crises are impacting the lives of young people...
Does conflict with friends make you squirm? Doing it right might make the relationship stronger
Some friendships outlast romantic connections and can prove to be more meaningful. Friends help us get through day-to-day challenges and make the tough stuff more bearable. For older people, a...
U.S. sanctions Swedish gang for attempting to attack Israel's Stockholm Embassy for Iran
The U.S. Wednesday sanctioned Swedish gang the Foxtrot Network and its fugitive leader Rawa Majid for attempting an attack on Israel's Stockholm Embassy for Iran in January 2024.
Engaged parenting may help prevent childhood obesity
Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they're babies and toddlers, a new study suggests.
Sending nudes but no first kisses: Teenagers' relationships during the pandemic
Five years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term effects of lockdown on education, mental health and social life are still being reckoned with. But for teenagers...
A pet's cuteness can significantly influence intentions to book a home-sharing service like Airbnb
A fluffy dog with soft fur, big round eyes, floppy ears and a small stature is so high on the "pet cuteness" scale that it may influence your decision to...
Irish PM Micheal Martin hails 'steadfast' relationship with United States in White House visit
Vice President JD Vance met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin for breakfast Wednesday in Washington ahead of a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Pitbull, Jelly Roll, Doechii to perform at March Madness festival
Pitbull, Jelly Roll and Doechii are among the music artists taking the stage at San Antonio's March Madness Music Festival in April.
Garmin Instinct 3 review
Garmin's adventure smartwatch series gets an OLED screen option and more sizes, and we're impressed with the rugged Garmin Instinct 3 smartwatch because of it.
Democracy first? Economic model begs to differ
Recent studies on economic growth report that preventing the abuse of state power through democratic institutions is critical to a nation's development. However, there has been little prior research on...
The private cost of public service: how sharing science about COVID put experts in the crosshairs
Dr. Alex Wong became well-known during the COVID-19 pandemic, doing multiple interviews locally and nationally, but his work led to his body breaking down.