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Trump's views — bleak about the U.S., rosy about coronavirus — put Republicans on the spot
GOP lawmakers, Trump surrogates tread carefully on president's inflammatory remarks over the Fourth of July weekend, denounced by Democrats.
Look: Julia Roberts shares photo in honor of Danny Moder wedding anniversary
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts shared on Instagram a rare photo of her with her husband, Danny Moder.
Op-Ed: Feeling the stress of the coronavirus lockdown? Take a hike in the San Gabriels
Regularly escaping to the Angeles National Forest is one way to deal with the stress and uncertainty of life during the pandemic.
First LAPD officer dies of COVID-19
Another 287 LAPD employees are currently quarantined at home after having been exposed to the novel coronavirus.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won the Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, held this year without a crowd.
5 dead, 16 injured in attacks in Somalian cities
Five people died and 16 people were injured in attacks in two major Somalian cities Saturday.
Jennifer Grey, Clark Gregg ending 19-year marriage
"Dirty Dancing" icon Jennifer Grey and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." star Clark Gregg have announced they are ending their marriage.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump campaign official, Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, has COVID-19
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump campaign official and Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly to divorce
Country music stars Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly have announced they are divorcing after nearly three years of marriage.
Karina Roman: Parents, provinces call on Ottawa to help ensure schools open in the fall
Children, Families and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says that while he understands the burden working parents have been carrying for months since schools closed due to the pandemic, Ottawa's ability to help provinces fully reopen...
Lil Baby's 'My Turn' tops the U.S. album chart
Rapper Lil Baby's "My Turn" is the No. 1 album in the United States.
Tell us: How can we help you with your job search, finances, sending kids off to college?
We're listening, L.A.: Tell us what you want to know about the most pressing questions you have at this time — how to find a job, the best ways to...
Accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests questioned
Systematic review finds that the quality of diagnostic results strongly depends on when patient samples were taken
Career Ladder: Lana Rossiter
This FDA reviewer doubles as a commissioned officer called to action for emergencies like COVID-19
It's time to rethink police wellness checks, mental health advocates say
Integrated units with police and mental health workers are being used for wellness checks in some jurisdictions, but it's only a small solution to a more systemic problem. Critics say...
Duterte signs antiterrorism bill despite criticism from human rights activists
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte signed an antiterrorism bill Friday that critics say could allow greater suppression of criticism of the government and human rights abuses.
Ohio priest indicted on federal child pornography, exploitation charges
A federal grand jury indicted a suburban Cleveland Catholic priest on multiple charges of possession of child pornography and child exploitation.
Dozens of University of Washington fraternity members positive for COVID-19
Dozens of University of Washington students living in fraternity houses have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about the risks universities will face when students return in the fall.
Resharing videos of violence against Black people can spark more trauma
A mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota, made by community artists, commemorates George Floyd, who was killed while being restrained by city police officers in May. Video of his death, taken primarily by a teenager,...
Implicit bias against women: Men more likely than women to be seen as brilliant
Men are more likely than are women to be seen as ''brilliant,'' finds a new study measuring global perceptions linked to gender. The work concludes that these stereotyped views are...
Column: Hey, Hollywood, we could use a snappy 'wear the damn mask' campaign right now
Los Angeles, you're the home of showbiz. Can't some creative entertainment whiz come up with messaging that will convince people to mask up?
How Run the World's young female influencers found hope in music and one another
Run the World, a new pop group made up of young influencers, released their debut song, 'Rainbow,' to give children hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sixth sense of animals: An early warning system for earthquakes?
Even today, nobody can reliably predict when and where an earthquake will occur. However, eyewitnesses have repeatedly reported that animals behave unusually before an earthquake. In an international cooperation project,...
Three safe ways to enjoy fireworks during a pandemic
Some cities will have special fireworks displays for the pandemic with a three-mile-radius viewing range. (Alexander Popov/Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including a tutorial on making your own mask, a guide...
Boris Johnson's newt-counting claim questioned
The PM is accused of inventing an allegation that wildlife rules are holding back house-building.
Sports are coming back–but there's more at stake than who wins or loses
When major sports leagues and events shut down or were postponed earlier this year, the move was a powerful message for many that the COVID-19 pandemic needed to be taken...
Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus no less infectious now than it was in the winter.
Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus no less infectious now than it was in the winter.