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John Boyega gives Black Lives Matter speech, 'Star Wars' shows support
"Star Wars" star John Boyega joined protestors in London and gave a speech in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd.
People try to do right by each other, no matter the motivation, study finds
Sociologists found that people overwhelmingly chose to be generous to others -- even to strangers, and even when it seems one motivation to help might crowd out another.
New Zealanders' attitudes changed after pandemic lockdown
In the first few weeks of the lockdown of New Zealand in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents reported a slight increase in mental distress but higher levels of confidence...
Can I get COVID-19 from my cellphone? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also...
‘Gathering Historias’ reveals deep-rooted connections to nature
Steven Salido Fisher is doing sacred work simply by listening to people as they share the stories in their hearts. The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) student is building on a mission to...
Knife-wielding attacker injures 39 at Chinese primary school
A knife-wielding attacker injured 39 children and teachers Thursday at a primary school in southern China.
'Fortnite' postpones Season 3 launch until June 17
Epic Games has announced that "Fortnite" Season 3 has been delayed until June 17, citing recent events connected to the death of George Floyd and the protests that have taken...
Certain personality traits may affect risk of 'pre-dementia'
A study examined five personality traits -- neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness -- and their links to pre-dementia conditions called motoric cognitive risk (MCR) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)...
Wearable sensor may help to assess stress in healthcare workers
A wearable biosensor may help monitor stress experienced by healthcare professionals, according to a new study.
Virtual metabolic humans, Harvey and Harvetta, novel computational models for personalised medicine
We are all unique. Our health is determined by our inherent genetic differences combined with our lifestyles and the environments in which we live. This unique identity means that a...
Pandemic-fueled job losses exacerbating preexisting inequalities among workers
The sharp spike in job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic were disproportionately concentrated in lower-paying occupations and industries, with the most acute impact felt among women, minorities, younger workers...
Nothing changes: Lockdown gender gap remains firm
While the world has been thrown into chaos by COVID-19, gender inequality has survived the pandemic intact, according to a report from Oxford's Department of Sociology, with women still carrying...
To be a woman in L.A. involves upkeep. The coronavirus upside is I feel no pressure to keep up with anyone
In this town, with its primary focus on exteriors, women my age get used to not being seen. We have already been primed for the shutdown.
Mary Pat Gleason, 'Mom' actress, dies at 70
Mary Pat Gleason, a character actress know for "Mom," "A Cinderella Story" and "Sex and the City," died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
Researchers shine a light on racial disparities in peer review scores for NIH grants
In 2011, a study published in Science found that Black applicants for the prestigious and highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 research grants were 10 percentage points less...
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees apologizes for 'divisive' comments amid unrest
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wrote an apology Thursday to black Americans, his friends, teammates and the NFL after he made "divisive" comments about players kneeling in protest during...
Study finds political bias skews perceptions of verifiable fact
Politics has seeped into every corner of our lives. Even announcements once thought above rank partisanship, such as states letting voters mail their ballots this fall and the death toll from the COVID-19...
Several of Harvard’s Schools announce fall plans
Six Harvard graduate and professional Schools announced on Wednesday that they would continue teaching classes online at least through the fall semester, citing concerns about the ongoing health threat posed by the novel...
Study finds political bias skews perceptions of verifiable fact
Politics has seeped into every corner of our lives. Even announcements once thought above rank partisanship, such as states letting voters mail their ballots this fall and the death toll...
FC Dallas shuts down soccer training after positive COVID-19 test
The return of the Major League Soccer season hit a roadblock after FC Dallas suspended its training sessions after one of their players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis 'angry and appalled' by President Donald Trump's leadership
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who resigned 17 months ago over a disagreement with President Donald Trump on Syria, has criticized his former boss amid national backlash spurred by...
Meghan Markle speaks to grads: 'George Floyd's life mattered'
Meghan Markle addressed George Floyd's death while giving a graduation address to her former high school.
How African feminists are helping to sustain peace in a pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, African feminists have been essential in responding with care to the challenges facing their communities. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Africa, but not at...
Emmys preview: The show will go on, and this year, 'it's all about the content'
Television Academy President Maury McIntyre looks forward to some creative solutions to the problems presented by holding the Emmys during a pandemic.
Does drug touted by Trump work on COVID-19? After data debacle, we still don't know
Scientists are resuming COVID-19 trials of the now world-famous drug hydroxychloroquine, as confusion continues to reign about the anti-malarial hailed by U.S. President Donald Trump as a potential "game-changer" in...
Pride began as a protest. In 2020 in L.A., it will be again
Fifty years ago, the first Pride was born from an uprising against police violence. Celebrating it will look different this year.
U.S. ambassador to South Korea shares photo of George Floyd protest
The top U.S. diplomat to South Korea issued a statement on the protests that have swept the United States since the death of George Floyd.
WWE NXT: Keith Lee, Mia Yim take on Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae
North American Champion Keith Lee and Mia Yim faced off against Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae in a couple vs. couple match on WWE NXT.