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California woman wins her second lottery jackpot in 10 years

3 weeks ago from UPI

A California woman won a $2 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket 10 years after she collected a $100,000 jackpot from another game.

Judge sets Steve Bannon fraud trial date for 2024 in case involving border wall

3 weeks ago from UPI

A New York judge Thursday ordered Steve Bannon to stand trial beginning in May 2024 over fraud charges related to a donation campaign to help build a wall along the...

Quotas alone will not solve the problem of underrepresentation of minorities in modern workforce, finds modeling study

3 weeks ago from Physorg

What is the impact of affirmative actions, such as quota systems, on minorities' representation in top ranks of the academic and corporate worlds? Scientists used mathematical models for the first...

Breed, age and puppyhood socialization linked to canine personality

3 weeks ago from Physorg

The dog, man's best friend, is a popular pet. There are hundreds of different dog breeds, each of which is said to have a personality of their own. A study...

How to socialize puppies

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy's growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a...

Poll: Most Californians think Sen. Feinstein 'no longer fit' for office after illness

3 weeks ago from UPI

A majority of California residents believe that Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., is no longer fit to serve due to health concerns, new poll data reveals.

'Keep it simple stupid'? Not if you're asking for help

3 weeks ago from Physorg

The toughest sell in business isn't a sell at all, strictly speaking. Convincing others to donate valuable time or resources to your cause, without any tangible compensation, is the rarest...

Not all interruptions are bad: How surprise breaks can unleash creativity at work

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Interruptions are an inevitable part of working life. Some last a short time—a phone call, an urgent task, or a colleague stopping by for a chat. While these can take...

'Return of the Jedi' at 40: How 'Star Wars' legend Phil Tippett crafted special effects magic (exclusive)

3 weeks ago from Space.com

Space.com's exclusive interview with Oscar-winning visual effects wizard Phil Tippett for the 40th anniversary of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."

When is it too late to give up control of your finances?

3 weeks ago from Physorg

America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over the age of 65. And the way we're aging is changing, too. Older people...

'We haven't been taught about sex': Teens talk about how to fix school sex education

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Last week, the Albanese government announced an expert panel to support relationships and sexuality education in Australian schools.

Top FIBers dashboard tracks superspreaders of low-credibility information online

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Social media superspreaders have the ability to rapidly disseminate information, regardless of its veracity. This means they can influence consequential conversations—for better or worse—related to elections, public health and social...

Lower GCSE grades for children in families relying on food banks

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Children living with long-term poverty and whose families rely on food banks are more likely to achieve lower GCSE grades, finds a report co-authored by UCL researchers.

Watch: Stray Kids share '5-Star' highlight medley 'mashup video'

3 weeks ago from UPI

K-pop group Stray Kids released a preview of its forthcoming album, "5-Star."

'Harsh reality' for children in police custody detailed in new UK study

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Guidance for police dealing with children in custody must be overhauled, a new study has concluded, where for the first time in England and Wales, researchers engaged with child suspects...

How do we solve the family doctor shortage?

3 weeks ago from CBC: Health

Many Canadians still don’t have access to a family doctor. CBC’s Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco explores short-term and long-term solutions to the problem.

A roundup of Class Day speakers from across Harvard

3 weeks ago from Harvard Science

While comedian Larry Wilmore addressed Harvard College seniors Wednesday afternoon, graduating students at Schools across the University heard from their own special guests on Class Day. Harvard Law School “I knew at a...

President Joe Biden calls for police reform on third anniversary of George Floyd killing

3 weeks ago from UPI

President Joe Biden issued a statement Thursday to mark the third anniversary of George Floyd's police custody death, calling on Congress to enact comprehensive police reforms while vowing to fight...

The best desks for dual monitors in 2023

3 weeks ago from PopSci

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Judge: Parents of Nashville school shooting victims can argue against release of journals

3 weeks ago from UPI

Parents of Nashville school shooting victims will be allowed to make legal arguments against the release of journals and other materials written by the shooter before she killed six people,...

Best Star Wars games of all time

3 weeks ago from Space.com

May the force be with you! Here's our rundown of the best Star Wars games of all time.

The Opt Out: 10 rules for better internet etiquette

3 weeks ago from PopSci

If only good vs. bad were always this clear. Laura Pusateri for Popular Science THE INTERNET is vast, and we all have our own ideas about how we want to interact with...

Prove your writing is not AI-generated by tracking changes in your docs

3 weeks ago from PopSci

Tracking changes is a simple way to show that a document is all your own work. (Kaitlyn Baker / Unsplash) AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have now reached a...

Class Day speaker Larry Wilmore warns grads against power of fear

3 weeks ago from Harvard Science

Live with intention and don’t let fear keep you from being the person you want to be, Larry Wilmore told the Class of 2023 on Wednesday. “Be fearless in your lives,” the...

DHS warns of violence targeting gov't, minority communities ahead of 2024 election

3 weeks ago from UPI

The Department of Homeland Security is warning the public of the threat of terrorism in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election and as legislatures and the judiciary make decisions...

Movie review: 'About My Father' is sweet but not funny

3 weeks ago from UPI

The latest "meet the parents" movie "About My Father," in theaters Friday, is much sweeter than De Niro's previous franchise, but unfortunately not very funny.

Timothy R. Barakett named Harvard treasurer

3 weeks ago from Harvard Science

Timothy R. Barakett, a member of the Harvard Corporation since 2019, will become treasurer of the University beginning July 1. He will succeed Paul J. Finnegan, who will carry forward as a...

Victim paralyzed in 'unprovoked' NYC subway pushing attack

3 weeks ago from UPI

The attack on a Manhattan subway platform that left a woman partially paralyzed, was apparently entirely random, prosecutors said Wednesday as they outlined their case against the suspect.