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China closes U.S. Consulate in Chengdu; State Dept. takes over Houston site
China on Friday ordered the United States to close its consulate in southwestern Chengdu, as U.S. agents took over Beijing's Houston consulate less than an hour after diplomats were ordered...
Sweet coolers a gateway to increased alcohol consumption
Sweetened alcoholic beverages can promote harmful alcohol consumption among teens, new University of Guelph research finds.
Human-sized robot presents lottery winner with check in Quebec
The first ceremonial check presented to a lottery winner in Quebec since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was presented by an official immune to the disease -- a human-sized...
Italy seeks to keep COVID-19 recovery money out of Mafia hands
'The Mafia is always ready to intervene in moments of opportunity,' one prosecutor said.
Study: Black entrepreneurship in the United States
A steady stream of media reports detailing the deaths of unarmed Black Americans at the hands of police. False 911 calls aimed at bringing harm to African Americans engaged in...
The most important task for a PTSD service dog for veterans is disrupting anxiety
Science has shown that service dogs can benefit some veterans with PTSD. But the exact role service dogs play in the day-to-day lives of veterans is less known. A recent...
Universal Studios cancels 2020 Halloween Horror Nights amid COVID-19 fears
Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood's popular fall fright fest, is the latest event to be shut down amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Drug ingredients considered inert might have biological activity
Systematic investigation of excipients reveals that most are inactive, but a few may act upon biological targets
Watch: Elderly laundromat owners' fashion photos go viral
The elderly owners of a laundromat in Taiwan have become unlikely social media stars thanks to an Instagram account where they model clothes that have been left behind by customers.
‘Antiracist Baby’ helps kids and adults learn
Antiracism scholar Ibram X. Kendi doesn’t believe it’s possible to be “not racist.” The award-winning author, director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, and the 2020/2021 Frances B. Cashin Fellow at the...
Concussions associated with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional consequences for students
Concussions can have a compounding effect on children, leading to long-term cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health consequences, according to researchers.
Listen: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani are 'Happy Anywhere' in new single
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani released the new song "Happy Anywhere" amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
Love avocados? Thank a toxodon
Given avocado's popularity today, it's hard to believe that we came close to not having them in our supermarkets at all.
Watch: Adam Levine smokes in Maroon 5's 'Nobody's Love' video
Maroon 5 released a video for "Nobody's Love," its first song of 2020, and called for marijuana to be decriminalized.
What racial discrimination does to young people's wellbeing
Discrimination against minority groups can be difficult to prove. Perpetrators are typically motivated to deny their prejudices, and are not always aware of their biases.
Women in STEM are still far short of workplace equity. COVID-19 risks undoing even these modest gains
The events of 2020 are reshaping the way we live, work, teach and learn. And while we have all been affected differently, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women...
Some ‘Inert’ Drug Ingredients May Be Biologically Active
Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs — such as dyes and preservatives — may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated side effects, according to a preliminary...
Older Adults Who Can Really Smell the Roses May Face Lower Likelihood of Dementia
Seniors who can identify smells like roses, turpentine, paint-thinner and lemons, and have retained their senses of hearing, vision and touch, may have half the risk of developing dementia as...
Watch: Leah McSweeney discusses Ramona Singer feud on 'WWHL'
Leah McSweeney discussed her feud with "Real Housewives of New York" co-star Ramona Singer and how Singer's birthday party sent Dorinda Medley to the hospital.
Gallup poll: 75% of U.S. teachers concerned about COVID-19 in schools this fall
A vast majority of U.S. schoolteachers are concerned about exposure to COVID-19 in classrooms this fall, a Gallup survey Friday showed.
Working parents face a child-care crisis. Here's how L.A. employers are handling it.
L.A.'s largest employers scrambled to adapt to the needs of parents in March when schools first closed. They're still scrambling.
Judge bars federal police from targeting reporters, observers in Portland
A federal judge has issued an order barring federal agents from arresting or using physical force against journalists and legal observers without just cause amid ongoing protests in Portland, Ore.
Letters to the Editor: Pondering a life of crime if the $600 unemployment benefit expires
A comedian considers his less-than-legal options to make ends meet if Congress does not extend $600-per-week unemployment payments.
Letters to the Editor: Donald Trump is the reason the COVID-19 crisis is out of control
We knew in 2016 Trump would need on-the-job training to be president. Now, we find ourselves hit unnecessarily hard by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Will lockdown easing see more of us using rivers?
There has been a surge in people visiting waterways after the lockdown was eased, outdoor groups say.
Why err on the side of caution as COVID-19 looms in workplaces
Hospitals, long-term care homes and other workplaces in Canada need to err on the side of caution or risk being paralyzed in the face of uncertainty from COVID-19, some doctors...
Stalking, harassment common in teen relationships
Nearly half of U.S. teens have been stalked or harassed by a partner or done the deed themselves, a new study finds.
Master's degree loan scheme must continue for further inclusivity, vast study finds
The introduction of a master's degree loan scheme in England "substantially" broadened the socioeconomic class of people able to further their higher education.