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Look: John Legend thanks his dad in teaser for Father's Day special
John Legend speaks to his dad and spends time with Chrissy Teigen and their kids in the ABC special "John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day."
Why do so many of us feel guilty about taking a lunch break?
New research from health psychologists explores why some employees feel guilty about taking their legally entitled breaks.
Some UCLA athletes can return to campus starting Monday
Players on the UCLA football team and other sports teams who live locally can return to campus, but will not be penalized if they choose to stay away.
Child thermometers that help will keep your family healthy
Get accurate readings. (Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash/)When your kid is getting sick or has a teething fever, it’s important for you to feel safe, secure, and informed. Being a parent is hard...
The best gear for protecting your ears
Can you hear me now? No? Good. (cetteup via Unsplash/)Anyone who works with power tools knows hearing protection is an integral part of the game. Don’t protect your ears, and you can...
ABC to air 'Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming' special Friday
"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg and several ABC News personalities will celebrate Juneteenth during a new TV special.
Ontario reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, Ford government extends emergency orders
Ontario's government is reporting 190 new cases of COVID-19, marking the fourth day in a row the province has seen under 200 new reported infections.
Envy divides society
It's generally recognized that differences in background and education cement class differences. It is less clear when and under what circumstances individual psychological forces can drive an initially homogenous social...
A fair reward ensures a good memory
By deciphering the neural dialogue between the brain's reward and memory networks, a new study demonstrates that the lasting positive effect of a reward on the ability of individuals to...
Take better selfies with these lighting and angle tips
The selfie is a must-have skill for the solo traveler. ( Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash/)Selfies (or self-portraits) have a long and illustrious history. Renowned artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Carvaggio frequently...
Common, T.I., Charlamagne tha God set for virtual Juneteenth special on Friday
Live Nation Urban and LiveXLive have announced a new virtual event that will celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, featuring Common, T.I., Charlamagne tha God and more.
Latin America Faces a Critical Moment in the Battle against COVID-19
A Pan American Health Organization public health expert shares his views on the outlook for the region, which has more than 1.5 million cases—and growing -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
College students see improved sleep with COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may be stressing out most people, but it has had a surprising upside for college students: They're sleeping better.
U.S. sprinter, Olympic favorite Christian Coleman banned for missed drug tests
Reigning 100-meter dash world champion Christian Coleman, a star sprinter for the United States, was suspended Wednesday after he missed a drug test.
Gallup: More Americans feeling better about personal finances
More than half of Americans have a more positive view of their finances after three months of economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic, a survey showed Wednesday.
Watch: Hasan Minhaj talks owning America's 'failures' on 'Late Show'
Hasan Minhaj appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and discussed how he thinks the Asian-American community needs to stand up for fellow citizens in the wake of George...
Report: Moratorium on evictions during COVID-19 protects vulnerable children
Children who experience housing eviction are more likely to live in families earning low incomes, belong to communities of color, and have special education needs than children who do not...
Police Violence Calls for Measures beyond De-escalation Training
Pairing the practice with greater accountability, better oversight of law enforcement and efforts to reimagine the role police play in communities could help reduce officers’ use of force -- Read more...
Anti-Black bias affects just about everyone. What’s the best way to deal with implicit racism?
Anti-Black bias can even shared by Black people. (Clay Banks via Unsplash/)In a world where many people actively work to fight against systemic racism and even more claim to be “woke,” the science...
How our brains are processing the pandemic
Self-isolation, job loss and fear of Covid-19 are just some factors affecting our mental health.
Dog nail clippers and grinders for well-manicured paws
Fuss over your floofy friend. (Sara Kurfeß via Unsplash/)Deciding with your vet whether or not Sampson or Nugget needs regular claw trims is simple. Getting your canine pal to offer a paw...
Column One: In Orange County, seniors risk COVID-19 to protest death of George Floyd
The average age in Laguna Woods is 78, making residents prime targets for the coronavirus. But that didn't keep dozens from turning out to say Black lives matter.
Calgary family spots rare, white-headed grizzly cub outside Banff
Julia Turner Butterwick snapped a drive-by photo of a grizzly and two cubs, and Parks officials have asked people to keep their distance.
Nursing home told families hospital wouldn't accept sick residents during pandemic. That wasn't true
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny.
CAMH survey shows pandemic affecting mental health, but anxiety levels may be easing
Research by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health indicates rise in reports of loneliness, depression, alcohol consumption during COVID-19 outbreak.
Nursing home told families hospital wouldn't accept sick residents during pandemic. That wasn't true
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny.
Classes set by ability are hitting children's self-confidence, study finds
The way a vast amount of schools are setup, with classes grouping children based on their ability, is severely affecting pupil's self-confidence.
Study sheds light on a classic visual illusion
It’s a classic visual illusion: Two gray dots appear on a background that consists of a gradient from light gray to black. Although the two dots are identical, they appear very different based...