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Parenthood may help the brain stay young
A study of nearly 38,000 adults shows that the number of kids correlates with coordination of brain regions’ activities — regardless of parents’ sex.
Look: Annie Suwan, David Toborowsky celebrate daughter's birth
"90 Day Fiancé" couple Annie Suwan Toborowsky and David Toborowsky announced the birth of their baby girl.
Donald Trump says he will pitch Vladimir Putin on 30-day cease-fire with Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to try to get him to agree to a 30-day cease-fire with Ukraine negotiated by...
Amid Trump's threats of annexation, Greenland's opposition wins parliamentary elections
Greenland's opposition center-right Demokraatit party won parliamentary elections on Tuesday, amid heightened attention on the Danish region as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to annex the island.
First 100 days of Trump's presidency: cuts, tariffs, court pushback
President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office -- a symbolic measuring stick for a new president -- are halfway through.
Three-war hat trick: An impossible delusion of Trump's?
For his next magic trick, President Donald Trump is determined to end three wars: one is in Gaza, the second in Ukraine and the third a conflict with Iran. Some...
'Dope Thief' stars portray emotional, physical vulnerabilities
Wagner Maura, Kate Mulgrew, Marin Ireland and Nesta Cooper spoke with UPI about their characters in "Dope Thief," premiering Friday on Apple TV+.
Syria's interim gov't, Kurdish-led forces sign landmark integration agreement
Syria's interim government said it has reached a landmark agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into state institutions as it continues to try to unify the country following years of civil...
2 more suspects arrested in connection to university student's hazing death
Authorities in Baton Rouge announced Tuesday that two more people have been arrested in connection to the fraternity hazing death of a Southern University and A&M College student.
B.C. aims to poach U.S. doctors and nurses by highlighting 'uncertainty and chaos' south of the border
The province says it is also celebrating the recruitment of 1,001 new family doctors in two years under a new payment model.
Report reveals a complex picture of student well-being at historically Black colleges and universities
Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) experience better mental health outcomes in several key areas compared to their peers at other institutions,...
More than test scores: How well-being shapes academic success
With Australia's National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) beginning today, new research from the University of South Australia highlights a critical but often overlooked factor in student success—well-being.
Maryland woman changes routine, wins $248,208 lottery jackpot
A Maryland woman who felt like her favorite lottery game was letting her down decided to mix up her routine and ended up winning $248,208.
Do emotions make us more susceptible to misinformation? Not per se, according to study
In the ongoing battle against misinformation, one prevailing belief is that strong emotions cloud our judgment, making people more prone to accepting false news. However, a new study from the...
Wishing real world wasn’t starting to feel so much like her dystopian novel
Arts & Culture Wishing real world wasn’t starting to feel so much like her dystopian novel Celeste Ng. Photos by Melissa Blackall Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent March 11, 2025 5 min read...
Public awareness of discrimination doesn't translate to policy backing, study suggests
A new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges the effectiveness of information campaigns aimed at combating discrimination. Social science research provides a clearer picture of the problem but fails...
Watch: 'Wylde Pak' animated series to follow Korean American family
Nickelodeon is previewing the animated comedy series "Wylde Pak," which spotlights a Korean American family and the dynamics between half siblings learning to live together.
Ukrainian delegate meets with U.S. team in Saudi Arabia, peace talks begin
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said Tuesday that a new round of peace talks with the United States is headed in the right direction.
Inequality destroys benefits of positive economic growth for the poor, South African district-level data reveals
A unique analysis of district-level data reveals why inequality is so destructive to the home consumption welfare of people living below the poverty line, especially during times of significant economic...
Study finds social media can isolate despite shared democratic goals
Since its inception, social media has been touted by some as a way to bring people together, even to collaborate and advance revolutionary causes.
Delta Airlines slashes revenue, earnings outlook amid lower demand in economic 'uncertainty'
Delta Air Lines on Monday slashed its first-quarter revenue and earningds outlooks, citing weaker domestic demand in economic "uncertainty."
'A political division, not a physical one, determined who got measles and who didn't': Lessons from Texarkana's 1970 outbreak
"Today, Texarkana's unusual geographic and political arrangement continues to instruct us about the deeply intertwined nature of politics and health."
U.S. job openings show January increase, preceding impact of DOGE layoffs
American job openings increased in January, offering a brief sign of stability as the economy's direction remains questionable.
'Girls Trip 2' may relocate from Ghana to another African country
"Girls Trip" star Regina Hall told UPI the sequel may not travel to Ghana after all, but will find another African country feasible for filming a Hollywood production.
Panic over children's mobile phone use distracts from the help young people actually want
Should young teenagers be banned from using social media? That's the question being discussed by British MPs debating a bill that proposes the government should decide within a year whether...
Want to make scientists more relatable to students? You'll need more than photos, study finds
Curriculum developers have made more of an effort in recent years to broaden their depictions of scientists, hoping to more accurately represent the scientific workforce. But does simply seeing a...
Watch: 'Pets' documentary gets trailer, Disney+ release date
Disney+ is previewing "Pets," a documentary directed by Bryce Dallas Howard that examines the unconditional love that exists between humans and the animals they care for.
'Double disadvantage': Women with foreign accents seen as less employable
Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) published in the Australian Journal of Linguistics.