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Listen: Alicia Keys releases 'Perfect Way to Die' in response to 'police violence'
Alicia Keys shared "Perfect Way to Die," a new single from her album, "Alicia," and encouraged people to keep fighting for justice.
COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies advance even faster than expected
With large vaccine trials planned and monoclonal antibody trials underway, efficacy data could come this fall or winter
These two L.A. chefs aren't staying quiet. Their meals are fueling a revolution against racism
Danielle Elizabeth Stevens and Rogelio Stevens are fighting racism, one home-cooked meal at a time.
Research reveals promising shifts in pollution during lockdown
Fluctuations in commuter behavior and air quality are always a preoccupation for Matthew Adams. So, it is with particular interest that the air-pollution scientist is examining the current extraordinary situation,...
'Like a tunnel for cholesterol': Scientists show how 'bad' cholesterol gets into cells
Scientists have shown for the first time how two proteins provide a tunnel for so-called bad cholesterol to enter our body cells.
Canine bone cancer successfully treated with vaccine made from dog's own tumor
Ruby had always been an active dog.
The internet is so bad in this community some people drive to Zoom meetings
The Covid-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for better internet access for residents of the Musquodoboit Valley. Located in a rural section of Halifax Regional Municipality that is in the...
Last of Us 2 has 'changed the game' for accessibility
Six years in the making, the highly anticipated video game Last of Us 2 is introducing a new level of accessibility for disabled gamers and a female protagonist who is...
Belmont Stakes, PGA Tour, Premier League form weekend sports schedule
Horse racing's Triple Crown begins with the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Elmont, N.Y., the first major event since the sport was suspended in mid-March. Weekend live sports also include...
Urban dwellers yearn for 'Good Life' allotments
Scientists estimate "lost allotments" in the UK could have provided 6% of the population with their "five-a-day" diet.
Belmont Stakes, PGA Tour, Premier League form live weekend sports schedule
Horse racing's Triple Crown begins with the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Elmont, N.Y., the first major event since the sport was suspended in mid-March. Weekend live sports also include...
Wearable technology could play key role in COVID-19 diagnosis, contact tracing
Wearable technologies that monitor various health measures may be key to future public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the future, despite privacy concerns.
Case study shows heart ailment risk of malaria drug used for COVID-19
One of the drugs championed by President Donald Trump as a potential "game changer," led to a potentially deadly heart rhythm disorder in a 84-year-old woman treated for COVID-19, according...
L.A. Cathedral High to require COVID-19 tests to play sports
Several schools around Los Angeles have taken precautions against the coronavirus, but only Cathedral has gone as far as requiring tests to play sports.
Column: Newsom's new mask order won't sit well with the resistance. I know. They're packing my inbox
How can face coverings be controversial when we know they save lives?
New coronavirus outbreaks trigger possibility of tighter restrictions in San Diego County
Three new community outbreaks reported Thursday triggered possible modification of businesses and activities.
A comedian watched her mom die from COVID on an iPad. Her live tweets will break you
In heartbreaking and astonishing detail, comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin used Twitter to detail the final hours of her mother's life Thursday morning to her 85,000-plus followers. Thousands of people...
49ers WR Deebo Samuel undergoes surgery after breaking foot
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel underwent surgery on his left foot Thursday after suffering a Jones fracture earlier this week.
Albert Pujols to pay salaries of furloughed Angels staff in the Dominican Republic
Angels slugger Albert Pujols is paying the salaries of the furloughed Angels staff members in the Dominican Republic for roughly five months.
This is where you now must wear a mask in California under sweeping new rules
The new health order marks a major shift in many parts of California, where most counties — including Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino — do not have mask requirements.
SoFi Stadium COVID-19 cases rise; L.A. County health department opens probe
Eighteen SoFi Stadium construction workers have tested positive for COVID-19, and the L.A. County Department of Public Health has opened an investigation.
Californians must wear face masks in public under coronavirus order issued by Newsom
The Newsom administration is requiring Californians wear face coverings but hasn't addressed how the new rule will be enforced.
One press release on OSHA violations yields compliance equal to 210 inspections
A single press release naming a company that has violated workplace health and safety regulations can result in a 73 percent improvement in compliance by other facilities, a Duke researcher...
Leg amputations among minorities drop under Obamacare
Diabetes-related lower leg amputations have dropped significantly among non-white patients in states that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare, a new study finds.
Hookworm trial offers new hope to MS patients
Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts.
Genetic variation may affect bacterial composition and healing of wounds
Genetic variability across patients might play an important role in shaping the microbiome composition of wounds, thereby influencing the healing process, according to a new study.
US cities with pro sports see more flu deaths
Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new research that links an uptick in seasonal flu deaths to US cities...
Sedentary behavior independently predicts cancer mortality
In the first study to look at objective measures of sedentary behavior and cancer mortality, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently associated with a higher risk of dying from...