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James Corden to adapt 'Real Pigeons Fight Crime' for Nickelodeon
James Corden and Ben Winston have signed a new deal with Nickelodeon to produce an animated movie and television series based on children's book series "Real Pigeons Fight Crime."
Attorneys cite COVID-19 in bid to avoid prison for Roger Stone
Political strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has asked a federal court for an emergency stay to keep him from going to prison, citing danger from the COVID-19...
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Desk-based jobs may offer protection against poor cognition in later life
People who work in jobs that require less physical activity - typically office and desk-based jobs - are at a lower risk of subsequent poor cognition than those whose work...
Lindsay Ell says she was raped at 13 and 21
Country music singer Lindsay Ell released a new song, "Make You," and launched the Make You Movement for sexual assault survivors.
Josh Brolin, wife Kathryn expecting second child
Josh Brolin and his wife, Kathryn Brolin, are expecting their second child together in December.
Why nature, history and American culture all make social isolation difficult
As politicians consider ways to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases, public spaces have become battlegrounds for those tired of the closures.
Watch live: White House discusses students returning to school this fal
President Donald Trump will have discussions Tuesday about sending American children back to schools this fall, several months after classes first closed and amid surges in COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Younger people hit hard as Orange County sets coronavirus record
For the first time, Orange County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, with young adults accounting for most new infections.
Remy Ma expecting second child with Papoose
"Lean Back" rapper and "Love & Hip Hop: New York" star Remy Ma is pregnant with her third child, her second with Papoose.
No-contact door-openers to help keep germs at bay
Open any door without using your hands. (Dil via Unsplash/)Microbes are everywhere, and the fascinating variety of germs that make up the human microbiome can both positively and negatively affect your health. For...
The best stationary bikes to help you crush cardio training at home
Comfortable exercise bikes for your home. (Amazon/)At-home workout equipment that offers a fitness-studio-like experience is more appealing than ever. Peloton, which sells spin bikes along with subscription-based access to live workout classes, is...
Essential cookware for your camping trip
Dine under the stars. (Gary Sandoz via Unsplash/)Regret is a common feeling when you’re setting up camp in the woods for the weekend. There’s the regret that comes from weighing down your...
Colleges that emphasize activism have more civically engaged students
Students tend to be more engaged in activism if the school that they attend emphasizes social and political issues, according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University...
Evidence for rapid growth of 'orthodox' Anglican churches in sub Saharan Africa questioned
New research published by an Aberdeen academic has drawn into question claims that churches in the global south have experienced a growth in new converts as a result of their...
Interplay of impact, moral goals influences charitable giving to different causes
Charitable giving is a nearly half-trillion-dollar sector of the U.S. economy, but what accounts for why some individuals, foundations and corporations give locally while others give to charities on the...
COVID-related discrimination disproportionately impacts racial minorities
Discrimination by someone who perceives you to be infected with coronavirus is an experience nearly a quarter of all U.S. residents have in common—particularly racial minorities.
Garth Brooks postpones online shows after possible COVID-19 exposure
Garth Brooks delayed his Facebook Live show and his "Inside Studio G" web series and is quarantining with his wife, Trisha Yearwood.
In Photos: Moments from Reese Witherspoon's career
Academy Award winning actress and author Reese Witherspoon, known for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "Walk the Line," has a few Netflix romantic comedies and "Legally Blonde 3" coming...
Can a human drug stop life-threatening bleeding in dogs with traumatic injuries?
Sean Majoy, V06, VG13, was far too familiar with the toll that traumatic bleeding can take on dogs before he joined Cummings School as an emergency and critical care veterinarian...
COVID-19 demonstrates why wealth matters
While COVID-19 has impacted all individuals, the impact has not been equal. In a new national Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 survey, the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at Washington University in...
Puppies & burnout: The impact of the coronavirus on veterinarians
At a superficial glance, becoming a veterinarian seems like the realization of an animal lover's childhood dream—devoting a career to the care of animals.
Some N.S. parents feel 'helpless' after autism support program cut short
More families involved in a Nova Scotia program to help children with autism say they feel abandoned, and they're calling for exemptions to be made to help their children continue the...
How to build a better Canada after COVID-19: The power of everyday actions can bring about change
I teach in gender studies, where I spend time with university students discussing critical issues that shape our society —power, violence, racism and colonialism. My students learn that histories...
New Jersey, Delaware hold primaries Tuesday; Huntsman loses in Utah
New Jersey and Delaware stage their primary elections on Tuesday amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Blackout Day' calls for black Americans to wield economic power
Tuesday is designated as Blackout Day, a solidarity movement that calls for black Americans to demonstrate their economic influence as a measure to spur equality and justice nationwide.
New Jersey, Delaware stage primary contests on Tuesday
New Jersey and Delaware stage their primary elections on Tuesday amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Military confirms remains as Vanessa Guillen's; politicians call for watchdog probe
Human remains found last week in Texas belong to missing soldier Vanessa Guillen, military officials confirmed as politicians demanded the Pentagon watchdog launch an independent investigation into the woman's death.