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Britain, U.S. end 'anomaly' that shielded Anne Sacoolas after death of Harry Dunn
U.S. and British officials agreed Wednesday to close a loophole through which an American woman charged in the death of a motorcyclist was allowed to leave Britain via diplomatic immunity.
Inside the 'man box': how rigid ideas of 'manning up' harm young men and those around them
Among men in Australia, why do some use violence? Why do other men drink to excess and feel hopeless or suicidal, while many men do not?
Protein powders to fill out your fitness routine
No need to sacrifice taste. (Indivar Kaushik via Unsplash/)People use protein powder to increase muscle mass—or decrease muscle loss when entering a fat loss phase. When selecting a powder, you’ll want it to...
'I don't believe it': Huntington Beach a symbol of mask resistance as doubters abound
As infection rates soar in Orange County, residents of Surf City doubt the severity of the pandemic and call for easing restrictions.
Anna Camp says she had coronavirus, urges people to wear face masks
"Pitch Perfect" and "True Blood" alum Anna Camp said in an Instagram post that she was recently sick for more than three weeks with the coronavirus.
Meet da Vinci, the QEII hospital's surgical robot
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nova Scotia, all but life-saving surgeries were cancelled. But just one month later, the QEII's surgical robot got the all-clear to restart treating cancer patients.
Wearing a face mask is patriotic
It's the best way to look out for your country right now. (Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies,...
Letters to the Editor: Would you rather breathe through a mask or a ventilator?
Perhaps the stories of patients dying in agony from COVID-19 will get the mask refusers to abandon their denialism.
A blood test may show which COVID-19 patients steroids will help — or harm
A cheap and easy blood test for inflammation may help determine which COVID-19 patients will benefit from getting steroids. In an observational study of people hospitalized with COVID-19, those with high levels of...
Survey: Nearly half of LGBTQ youth want mental health help, can't get it
As many as 40% of LGBTQ youth and more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth contemplated taking their life in the past year, according to a new report.
Trump: COVID-19 outbreak to get worse before it gets better
In his first coronavirus daily briefing in three months, President Donald Trump warned that the "vicious and dangerous" COVID-19 illness in the United States will get worse before it gets...
Evidence of "hormone disruptor" chemical threats grows
A growing number of chemicals in pesticides, flame retardants, and certain plastics have been linked to widespread health problems including infertility, diabetes, and impaired brain development, a set of reviews...
U.S. sees 6th straight day with 60,000 new COVID-19 cases
Another 60,400 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the United States -- the sixth consecutive day with at least 60,000, researchers say.
New claim adds to lawsuit alleging San Diego did not protect disabled homeless in coronavirus crisis
The lawsuit claims the city denied homeless people with disabilities access to hotel and motel rooms set aside for COVID-19 pandemic
Twitter to block, limit accounts associated with QAnon conspiracy group
Twitter on Tuesday said it will ban and limit accounts associated with QAnon, in addition to blocking URLs associated with the group from being shared on the platform.
Trump concedes coronavirus will 'get worse before it gets better'
In the first of his new coronavirus briefings, Trump reads from carefully scripted taking points and takes few questions, endorses wearing masks
1,193 cases and counting: Rising COVID-19 numbers 'very concerning,' Alberta premier says
With case numbers on the rise over the past few days, Premier Jason Kenney had a blunt message for Albertans who have stopped following public health guidelines intended to slow...
Pandemic will get 'worse before it gets better,' Trump warns
U.S. President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus pandemic for Americans on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he...
Memphis Grizzlies' Justise Winslow out for season with hip injury
New Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season after he suffered a hip injury during practice.
Oregon lawmakers sue federal law enforcement over response to Portland protests
A group including two Oregon lawmakers sued four federal law enforcement agencies over their response to protests in Portland.
Bacteria that causes tooth decay might also help colon cancer spread, researchers say
The bacteria in the mouth that causes tooth decay might also help colon cancer spread to other organs in the body, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal...
Two Georgia judges recuse themselves from challenge to Atlanta mask mandate
Two judges in Georgia on Tuesday recused themselves form a legal battle between Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over a mask mandate in the city and...
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Airborne and potentially deadly, the virus that causes COVID-19 can only be studied safely under high-level biosafety conditions. Scientists handling the infectious virus must wear full-body biohazard suits with pressurized...
Thyroid drug may not help after heart attack, study finds
If a heart attack survivor also has an underactive thyroid, treating them with supplemental thyroid hormone probably won't help, new research shows.
Restaurant spurs uproar and risks being closed down for defying virus orders
A Northern California restaurant has caused an uproar for dismissing county orders to practice COVID-19 safety protocols.
Marcus Morris takes part in Clippers practice, three players aren't present
Ivica Zubac, Montrezl Harrell and Landry Shamet were not seen at Clippers practice Tuesday, but forward Marcus Morris did take part.
Little noticed, Filipino Americans are dying of COVID-19 at an alarming rate
Filipino Americans are dying of coronavirus infection at higher rates, revealing issues in public health treatment and healthcare for Asian Americans.
Immunotherapy safe for cancer patients with COVID-19, study says
Immunotherapy for cancer patients with COVID-19 appears safe, a preliminary study suggests.