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Researchers find the worst reason to give a gift

6 years ago from Physorg

Here's a good way to make sure a friend hates a gift from you: Say it will save him money.

Emoji reveal whiteness as driver of technology

6 years ago from Physorg

Even though they may seem benign ways to communicate emotions in text conversations, emoji reveal technology is shaped by cultural ideologies about race, according to research from the University of...

Spice Girls docuseries coming to Channel 4

6 years ago from UPI

Channel 4 ordered "Girl Powered: The Spice Girls," a new series featuring archive footage of and interviews about the Spice Girls.

Doctors cautious on use of medical marijuana in kids with cancer

6 years ago from UPI

Parents are increasingly interested in whether medical marijuana can help their children with problems like cancer-related pain and nausea -- but there are concerns about drug interactions and a general...

Watch: 'Power Book II: Ghost': Crime saga continues in new teaser

6 years ago from UPI

Tariq St. Patrick must help his mother in a new teaser trailer for upcoming "Power" sequel series, "Power Book II: Ghost."

Urgent deadline approaches for international college students fighting to stay in U.S.

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

The UC, California State and Community Colleges systems join the fight to stop U.S. officials from barring international students if classes are online.

In Photos: Audra McDonald turns 50: a look back

6 years ago from UPI

Six-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald, starring soon in the biopic, "Respect," celebrates her 50th birthday on July 3, 2020. Here's a look back at her career.

In Photos: Moments from Will Smith's career

6 years ago from UPI

Oscar-nominated actor-rapper Will Smith has delighted audiences with his performances since his major debut as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in the 1990's to recent work like "Spies in Disguise"...

Child sex exploitation is on the rise in Canada during the pandemic

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Reports of online sexual exploitation of Canadian children and child pornography have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as abusers take advantage of the fact that kids are spending more time...

China retaliates with sanctions for U.S. politicians over Xinjiang

6 years ago from UPI

China on Monday announced sanctions targeting U.S. politicians in retaliation for the Trump administration's blacklisting Chinese government officials over human rights abuses against Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.

China slaps U.S. officials with retaliatory sanctions over Xinjiang condemnation

6 years ago from UPI

China on Monday announced sanctions targeting U.S. politicians in retaliation against the Trump administration for blacklisting Chinese government officials for their involvement in the Xinjiang human rights abuses.

10M students may never return to school due to pandemic, says Save the Children

6 years ago from UPI

Almost 10 million children out of school worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic may never return to a classroom, a new report published Monday by Save the Children Fund said.

Study links attraction to 'tyrannical' leaders to dysfunctional family dynamics

6 years ago from Physorg

Ever wonder how some leaders in business or politics who appear selfish, manipulative and domineering still manage to amass a following? A recent study in the Journal of Leadership &...

On This Day, July 13: George Zimmerman acquitted of shooting Trayvon Martin

6 years ago from UPI

On July 13, 2013, neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was acquitted in the 2012 shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.

Fifth jockey who raced at Los Alamitos tests positive for coronavirus

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Flavien Prat, last year's Kentucky Derby winner, is one of five jockeys who raced at Los Alamitos last weekend to test positive for the coronavirus.

UFC 251 results: Kamaru Usman beats Jorge Masvidal to retain title

6 years ago from UPI

Kamaru Usman defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 251 on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen feeling better after positive coronavirus test

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen says he was unable to make the start of training camp after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Betsy DeVos: Schools need to prioritize plans to have children in classrooms this fall

6 years ago from UPI

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urged that "kids need to be back in school" on Sunday calling on education leaders to plan for in-person learning throughout the school year.

Letters to the Editor: We're told to wear a mask, not storm the beaches on D-Day

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

If we cannot now do a fraction of what previous generations have been told to do in a crisis, then we are a failed society.

Brandee Evans relives mother drama on 'P-Valley'

6 years ago from UPI

"P-Valley" star Brandee Evans relates to her character on the new Starz drama, a dancer and teacher who has a volatile relationship with her mother.

A wizard of ultrasharp imaging

6 years ago from MIT Research

Though Frances Ross and her sister Caroline Ross both ended up on the faculty of MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, they got there by quite different pathways. While Caroline followed a...

Ubisoft Canada CEO resigns amid harassment claims made against several employees

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Yannis Mallat, the president of Ubisoft Canada, resigned Saturday evening with immediate effect, according to a statement from the company. The announcement comes in the wake of a series of...

World Council of Churches criticizes Hagia Sophia decision

6 years ago from UPI

The World Council of Churches wrote a letter to Turkey's president this week to reverse his decision to turn the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.

Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue features first transgender model

6 years ago from UPI

On Friday Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender woman to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Is COVID-19 widening the gender gap in academic medicine?

6 years ago from Science Daily

A new study finds that fewer women were first authors on COVID-19-related research papers published in the first half of this year. The findings suggest a worsening gender gap in...

Couldn't socially distance? Blame your working memory

6 years ago from Science Daily

A new study highlights the critical role that working memory capacity plays in social distancing compliance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz engaged

6 years ago from UPI

Photographer Brooklyn Beckham -- the eldest child of celebrity couple Victoria Beckham and David Beckham -- has announced he is engaged to actress Nicola Peltz.

Appeals court denies stay for Daniel Lewis Lee; execution still delayed by lower court

6 years ago from UPI

A federal appeals court has denied a stay of execution for death row inmate Daniel Lewis Lee, though the order has no bearing on a lower court's decision to temporarily...