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'Fix your bike' vouchers launch, as doctors to prescribe bikes on NHS
The prime minister says GPs in areas with poor health will be encouraged to prescribe cycling.
Hedonism leads to happiness
Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don't lead to long-term goals contributes at least as much to a happy life as self-control,...
Study identifies top reasons for sewer line failure
Concrete sewer pipes around the world are most likely to fail either because their concrete is not strong enough or because they can't handle the weight of trucks that drive...
Looking into the black box
Deep learning systems are revolutionizing technology around us, from voice recognition that pairs you with your phone to autonomous vehicles that are increasingly able to see and recognize obstacles ahead. But much of...
Australian woman's $1.43M lottery jackpot marks her second major win
An Australian woman who collected a nearly $1.5 million lottery prize was no stranger to luck -- she won a major jackpot a few years earlier.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas become parents of baby girl
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas confirmed the birth of their daughter on Monday. Turner gave birth to a girl named Willa on Wednesday.
Teen museum educators increase engagement, learning, in tween visitors
A new study finds that youth docents have an overall positive effect on visitors' experiences, learning and information retention at informal learning sites -- like museums. The positive effects accrued...
Spanking on the decline among American parents, survey says
American kids have something to celebrate: Spanking has hit a new low. About one in three parents said they spanked their kids in 2017 compared to 50% in 1993, new...
Leading Harvard economist Emmanuel Farhi dies at 41
While he was growing up in France, Emmanuel Farhi’s academic talent in number-driven disciplines was apparent, so it was less than shocking that he would become an award-winning macroeconomist whose work, while highly...
British family cat is first UK pet to test positive for COVID-19
British health officials announced Monday that a family cat had tested positive for COVID-19.
New paper squares economic choice with evolutionary survival
If given the chance, a Kenyan herder is likely to keep a mix of goats and camels. It seems like an irrational economic choice because goats reproduce faster and thus...
Jobs for the boys: How children give voice to gender stereotyped job roles
Children, and especially boys, show stronger stereotyping about masculine and feminine jobs than previously suspected, an innovative study by the University of Sussex reveals.
Look: Sandra Bullock spends birthday with Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Paulson
Sandra Bullock enjoyed a socially distanced outdoor celebration with Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Paulson, Holland Taylor and other friends on her birthday.
Cat tests positive for coronavirus in U.K.
A pet cat has tested positive in England for the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the government said on Monday in the first confirmed case of an animal being infected...
Jennifer Lopez calls Alex Rodriguez a 'blessing' on his 45th birthday
Jennifer Lopez voiced her love for Alex Rodriguez on his birthday, days after the couple celebrated Lopez's own birthday.
Look: Robin Roberts, Amber Laign celebrate 15 years together : 'I love you with all my heart'
"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts and her partner Amber Laign celebrated 15 years together on Instagram.
Demi Lovato on Max Ehrich proposing: 'Best night of my life'
Demi Lovato celebrated her engagement to Max Ehrich after the actor proposed on a beach in Malibu, Calif.
Marlins' COVID-19 spread postpones home opener, Yankees vs. Phillies game
The Miami Marlins' Monday matchup against the Baltimore Orioles in Miami has been postponed after multiple Marlins players tested positive for COVID-19.
In photos: Mourning civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis
Memorial events for longtime U.S. Rep. John Lewis include a procession across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., on July 26, 2020. The body of the Georgia Democrat, a...
Man remains stuck in a forensic mental health system some say is biased against Black people
Mark Waweru, 25, of London, Ont., spent two years in a hospital for three offences committed one night in 2016. He's part of a system that some experts say is...
Qatar exploring bid to host 2032 Summer Olympics
Athletic officials in Qatar said Monday they have requested discussions with the International Olympic Committee to host the 2032 Summer Games.
Kim Jong Un gifts commemorative pistols to his officers
Kim Jong Un celebrated the anniversary of the Korean War armistice with a gift of commemorative pistols to high-ranking officials, according to state media.
Marlins postpone home opener after a reported 14 positive coronavirus tests
Four Miami Marlins players reportedly tested positive Sunday. An additional eight players and two coaches reportedly have received positive test results since then.
Marlins cancel home opener amid COVID-19 spread
The Miami Marlins' Monday matchup against the Baltimore Orioles in Miami has been canceled after multiple Marlins players tested positive for COVID-19.
Watch: Christopher Meloni on his 'outrageous' role in 'Maxxx'
Christopher Meloni discussed his series "Maxxx" and his "Law & Order: SVU" spinoff, "Law & Order: Organized Crime."
Marlins postpone home opener after a reported 14 positive coronavirus tests
Four Miami Marlins players tested positive Sunday. An additional eight players and two coaches reportedly have received positive test results since then.
How mental math helps a lower back
Nearly everyone is familiar with the feeling of struggling through math problems. Now, researchers are figuring out how to get people with back pain to move more like people without...
New study shows men are more likely than women to endorse COVID-19 conspiracies
A study published earlier this year found that in the United States Republicans were more likely than Democrats to believe coronavirus (COVID-19) related conspiracy theories.