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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.
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.