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Families of long term care residents warn of sweltering conditions in homes

6 years ago from CBC: Health

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's open to changing legislation that governs the province's long term care homes to mandate air conditioning after CBC Toronto asked him about families whose...

A nurse's plea: 'Please tell me my life is worth a LITTLE of your discomfort?'

6 years ago from LA Times - Science

To healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, encountering people who indignantly refuse face coverings can feel like a slap in the face.

A nurse's plea: 'Please tell me my life is worth a LITTLE of your discomfort?'

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

To healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, encountering people who indignantly refuse face coverings can feel like a slap in the face.

Gallup-Wells Fargo poll: COVID-19 hasn't scared off socially responsible investors

6 years ago from UPI

The COVID-19 pandemic has not rattled too many socially responsible investors into being conservative with their money, a new survey showed Wednesday.

Best skateboards for beginners

6 years ago from PopSci

Don’t forget knee pads and a helmet. (Lukas Bato via Unsplash/)Strapping a skateboard to your backpack and setting off on an adventure holds an allure for both kids and adults. You can practice...

Jude Law in talks to play Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan & Wendy'

6 years ago from UPI

"The Young Pope" and "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" star Jude Law is in talks to play the villain Captain Hook in Disney's live-action film, "Peter Pan & Wendy."

As decision looms on reopening schools, LAUSD sticks with four-time board president

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Faced with the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak — including a decision on reopening campuses — LAUSD board members put aside policy differences to reelect Richard Vladovic as their president.

Reports: Mary Kay Letourneau, who married 13-year-old student, dies at 58

6 years ago from UPI

Mary Kay Letourneau, a Washington state elementary school teacher famously convicted of raping a 13-year-old student whom she later married, has died of cancer at the age of 58.

Biden wins N.J., Delaware primaries; Booker fends off Democrat challenger

6 years ago from UPI

Former Vice President Joe Biden won primary elections in both New Jersey and Delaware in votes held amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in...

New study reveals people more likely to donate when reminded of own mortality

6 years ago from Physorg

New research from the UBC Sauder School of Business shows that people are 30 per cent more likely to donate their assets when faced with their own mortality.

Ryder Cup to be postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic

6 years ago from UPI

With coronavirus cases spiking around the country, the PGA of America is electing to postpone the Ryder Cup until 2021.

Biden wins N.J., Delaware primaries; Booker fends of Democrat challenger

6 years ago from UPI

Former Vice President Joe Biden won primary elections in both New Jersey and Delaware in votes held amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in...

Eagles condemn DeSean Jackson's 'appalling' anti-Semitic messages

6 years ago from UPI

The Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday denounced anti-Semitic messages that wide receiver DeSean Jackson posted on social media, and said the team would take "appropriate action."

Residents need to mitigate risk to keep COVID-19 from 'roaring back' as Ontario reopens

6 years ago from CBC: Health

From road trips to restaurant patios, there are now plenty of options for things to do in Ontario this summer, particularly as the province prepares to enter Stage 3 of...

International students in US cannot take classes online only

6 years ago from C&EN

Trump administration says students must take some classes in person, reversing pandmic-era exception

Trump says White House will pressure governors to open schools this fall

6 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the White House will pressure governors to open educational institutions on time in the fall.

President Donald Trump formally gives notice of WHO withdrawal

6 years ago from UPI

The Trump administration sent formal notice to Congress and the United Nations on Tuesday that the United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organization.

Early childhood education centers can boost parents' engagement at home

6 years ago from Physorg

COVID-19 has temporarily shuttered many early childhood education centers across the country, shifting full-time child care and teaching responsibilities largely to parents.

Bring your old bike back to life with these pro restoration tips

6 years ago from PopSci

Old bikes can still have a lot of life left in them. (Stan Horaczek /)Like so many things during the COVID-19 pandemic, buying a new bicycle is a lot more difficult than...

Motherhood overrides the brain's decision-making

6 years ago from Science Daily

Motherhood takes over the brain's decision-making regions to prioritize caring for offspring, according to new research.

Opinion: As colleges try to navigate coronavirus, Trump already has a cruel plan for foreign students

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

The Trump administration will demand foreign students attend in-person college classes or leave the country amid the coronavirus crisis.

Tom Hanks: 'Greyhound' speaks to 'pressure' of COVID-19 pandemic

6 years ago from UPI

Tom Hanks discussed how his film "Greyhound," which follows a U.S. Navy commander during World War II, relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Listen: GFriend shares 'Song of the Sirens' highlight medley

6 years ago from UPI

K-pop stars GFriend released clips of "Apple" and five other songs from their forthcoming mini album, "Song of the Sirens."

Best dandruff shampoos for a happy, flake free scalp

6 years ago from PopSci

Stay flake-free. (Ezequiel Garrido via Unsplash/)Dandruff isn’t just a bit embarrassing, it’s incredibly uncomfortable. There’s nothing worse than an itchy, irritated scalp, even without the insult of flakiness. Luckily, there’s a whole range...

Poor sleep at night 'spills over' into children's emotional lives

6 years ago from Science Daily

Poor sleep harms children's mental health and emotional stability according to a new study.

Dopamine neurons mull over your options

6 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have found that dopamine neurons in the brain can represent the decision-making process when making economic choices. As monkeys contemplated whether or not to choose an item, a subset...

Awesomeness to tackle Gen Z issues before election in 'What It's Like'

6 years ago from UPI

Awesomeness, ViacomCBS' Gen Z media brand, has announced a new limited series titled What It's Like that will tackle important issues for Gen Z ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Watch: Amanda Kloots shows five years with Nick Cordero in new video

6 years ago from UPI

Nick Cordero's widow, Amanda Kloots, shared a montage of moments from her relationship with the actor from "day 1."