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For third day in a week, L.A. County reports more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases
Health officials say it's "highly likely" the surge is connected to recent protests, relaxed restrictions and illicit social gatherings.
Trump claims mail voting lead to cheating: A guide to facts and the fight over mail-in ballots
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a push for vote by mail, but advocates face logistical and legal hurdles — and animosity from President Trump.
MLB players officially reject owners' offer of 60-game season
The MLB players' union has rejected the owners' 60-game proposal, leaving the league with three options concerning the 2020 season.
MLB players officially reject owners' offer of 60-game season
The MLB players' union has rejected the owners' 60-game proposal, leaving the league with these three options concerning the 2020 season.
Students activate in movement to fight inequity
Following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, protesters, including many in the Harvard community, took to the streets in dozens of cities across the globe. Student artists, meanwhile, looked for ways they...
Real swear words help dull pain, study finds
Swearing can significantly increase your pain tolerance -- but only if you use real swear words, and not G-rated versions that mimic them, British researchers report.
Study finds new mentoring model supports underrepresented minority women faculty in STEM
Over the last 20 years, many academic institutions have conducted surveys in STEM disciplines, seeking ways to address and increase awareness of discrimination and racism that are major obstacles to...
The 2016 US presidential election coverage a 'game changer' for reporters
The 2016 U.S. presidential election is considered a "game changer" for journalists covering the U.S. presidential elections by causing them to dramatically reconsider how they view their role—either as neutral...
Manitoba to build outdoor shelters for personal care home visits
The Manitoba government plans to build outdoor, all-season shelters at personal care homes to allow residents to safely visit their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch: Itzy shares 'Dalla Dalla' dance practice video
K-pop stars Itzy shared a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal for their "Dalla Dalla" music video.
Bush Fire burns over 186,000 acres, 42 percent contained
The Bush Fire in southern Arizona, outside of Phoenix, has burned nearly 185,000 acres with 42 percent contained since it ignited over a week ago, an incident report showed Monday.
Social gatherings help fuel rising coronavirus spread in parts of California
Some public health officials have expressed concern that people are assuming they can get back to social gatherings, instead of social distancing.
Watch: Husband and wife donate organs to same man 16 years apart
A Florida woman said she feels a little closer to her late husband after donating a kidney to the man who received two of her spouse's organs 16 years earlier.
COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health
Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new...
Crowded homes, poor neighborhoods linked to COVID-19
A study of nearly 400 pregnant women is among the first to show that socioeconomic status and household crowding increase the risk of getting COVID-19.
More than 80 percent of Americans report nation's future is significant source of stress
More than 8 in 10 Americans (83 percent) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association's most recent survey report.
Research indicates attempts to repress sexuality, gender identity, are still widespread in Canada
The practice of conversion therapy — trying to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through counselling, medication or prayer — is still widespread in Canada despite a growing...
Quantifying creativity to expand it? Better art begins with better understanding
Do different painting materials affect the creation of children's paintings? How might we increase children's focus and motivation to learn, while also improving their creativity? Researchers focusing on these very...
Make phone calls from any device
No, you no longer need to find a payphone to talk to someone. ( Chris Fuller / Unsplash/)We’ve been replacing talking with texting for years now, but as of lately phone calls...
Russell Wilson says being a stepfather taught him about love, life
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reflected on being a stepdad to Ciara's son, Future, on Father's Day.
News rules will give 911 dispatchers in Ontario list of defibrillator locations
A new registry will give 911 dispatchers throughout Ontario access to the locations of every automated external defibrillator (AED) in their area.
Many L.A. community college students suffer a lost semester amid coronavirus crisis
District data and survey responses reveal a disappointing semester for L.A. community college students, many of whom lacked access to technology, quiet study space and basic needs.
Religion may offer protective role for black adolescent boys who experience police abuse
In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and many more, a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis finds that religion...
Belief in 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories linked to violence, reveals study
Psychologists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, have provided the first scientific evidence of the link between violent behavior towards the telecommunications sector and 5G COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs.
Positive YouTube videos of wolves linked to greater tolerance
A new study from North Carolina State University suggests that people have more tolerance for wolves after seeing positive videos about them, which could make YouTube an important wolf conservation...
Carli Lloyd joins Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan in missing NWSL soccer tournament
Carli Lloyd has joined fellow United States Women's National Team stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan on the list of stars who will miss the National Women's Soccer League Challenge...
Women's careers in the time of coronavirus
Over the course of 2020, COVID-19 has been transforming the world in ways that we cannot yet fully fathom. Family work-life balance was already increasingly challenged with occupational burn-out and...
Young people's trust in government damaged long-term by COVID-19
Generation Z are likely to have less faith in elections and their own governments for the rest of their lives as a result of their experiences growing up during the...