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Burying truth keeps Black Americans dispossessed, says panel
Ninety-nine years after a mob of poor whites killed 150 to 300 African Americans and destroyed the “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Okla., the city again made headlines when President Trump announced he...
Australian woman wins second lottery jackpot in three years
An Australian woman said she is feeling twice as lucky after winning her second lottery jackpot from a scratch-off ticket in the space of just three years.
UCLA football players demand protection from 'injustices' amid pandemic return
Thirty UCLA football players are demanding that certain measures for coronavirus protection be adopted or they will boycott recruiting activities.
In photos: Rallies celebrate Juneteenth around the U.S.
People across the United States celebrate Juneteenth, marking June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were informed by by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger of the Union Army they had...
President Trump: Anthony Fauci 'has nothing to do with NFL football'
President Donald Trump appears to disagree with Dr. Anthony Fauci's assessment that the coronavirus could jeopardize the 2020 NFL season.
Phillies close Florida facility after 5 players test positive for COVID-19
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday closed their spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla., after five players and three staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Historian puts the push to remove Confederate statues in context
The police killing of George Floyd sparked widespread protests and reignited efforts across the U.S. to remove Confederate and other statues viewed as symbols of slavery and racism. In several cities, these tributes...
Trump vs. Biden: How COVID-19 Will Affect Voting for President
Republicans’ and Democrats’ distinct responses to the pandemic could influence in-person and mail-in voting—and who wins -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Listen: IU releases 'I-Land' theme song, 'Into the I-Land'
K-pop star IU released "Into the I-Land," the theme song for the Mnet reality competition series "I-Land."
'People want the truth' — in coronavirus-devastated Europe, calls for accountability
In Britain, France, Spain and Italy, grassroots groups of people grieving the loss of loved ones ask their governments: 'Why?'
Lawrence Summers says national pandemic response lacking
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may...
Katherine Schwarzenegger: Chris Pratt has been 'wonderful' during pregnancy
Katherine Schwarzenegger praised her husband, Chris Pratt, and discussed being pregnant amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Over-the-ear headphones to immerse you in high-quality sound
Quality cans for your listening needs. (Petri R via Unsplash/)Maybe you’re someone who loves fumbling to put tiny plastic buds close to your eardrums. If you are, this article isn’t for you....
Five road trip essentials for savvy travelers
Focus on you and the open road. (Dino Reichmuth via Unsplash/)A vacation is more than just a break from everyday life—it’s a chance to see and do things that you’ll remember forever....
HBO to send camera crews for Rams, Chargers on 'Hard Knocks'
HBO plans to send camera crews to Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams facilities to film "Hard Knocks" this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Look: Gwen Stefani kisses Blake Shelton on his 44th birthday
Gwen Stefani sent a sweet birthday message to her boyfriend and "best friend," Blake Shelton.
Two-thirds of African Americans know someone mistreated by police, and 22% report mistreatment in past year
Sixty-eight percent of African Americans say they know someone who has been unfairly stopped, searched, questioned, physically threatened or abused by the police, and 43% say they personally have had...
Informal feedback: We crave it more than ever, and don't care who it's from
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way many of us work. With the switch to working from home, in particular, a fundamental workplace behavior has gone by the wayside: informal...
Domestic abusers use tech that connects as a weapon during coronavirus lockdowns
The coronavirus pandemic has driven much of daily life—work, school, socializing—online. Unfortunately, perpetrators of violence against women and girls are also increasingly turning to technology in response to the pandemic.
The appeal of far-right politics
Why do "ordinary" citizens join far-right organisations? Agnieszka Pasieka explores how far-right groups offer social services, organise festivals and shape their own narrative to attract new members. In her FWF-project,...
Young women are hit doubly hard by recessions, especially this one
We are entering our first pink-tinged recession.
COVID-19 has hit women hard, especially working mothers
A new analysis of USC's Understanding Coronavirus in America Study has found that women, particularly those without a college degree, suffered more job losses than men and bore significantly greater...
Patti LuPone braces for theater's long closure: 'I was made tough by this business'
As COVID-19 keeps theaters in prolonged darkness, Patti LuPone talks about career survival, the future of Broadway, Trump and Black Lives Matter.
Even amid social distancing, 'vicarious learning' can work
"Vicarious learning" is a term for how we learn from the experiences of others, particularly people in our everyday personal and professional lives. But can it succeed in a time...
Look: Bruce Willis, Demi Moore throw birthday party for Emma Heming
Emma Heming spent her 42nd birthday with Bruce Willis, their daughters, Willis' ex-wife, Demi Moore, and other family and friends.
Black chemists speak out about inequity in STEM
They share stories of injustice and offer suggestions on how the community can provide support and solidarity
China says virus tests negative on seafood in Beijing coronavirus outbreak
An inspection of more than 30,000 samples of produce, seafood and meat imported from overseas found no cases of coronavirus contamination, according to Chinese authorities.
'Mother of Father's Day' introduced holiday 110 years ago
Millions of American fathers will be honored and celebrated on Sunday, but Friday marks 110 years since it was first observed in the United States.