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Rapid increase in illegal ketamine use feared
Dramatic increases in illegal ketamine found by law enforcement from 2017 through last year have sparked concerns over a possible spike in recreational use, researchers said Wednesday.
Australian police officer charged in stun gun death of 95-year-old woman
An Australian police officer faces multiple charges in the stun gun death of a 95-year-old woman, authorities said Wednesday.
With Still, Michael J. Fox wanted to get real about sharing his journey with Parkinson's disease
The documentary STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, was released on Apple TV+ earlier this month and the celebrated actor sat down for an interview with CBC’s Harry Forestell to...
Biden, first lady to host White House ceremony to mark one-year anniversary of Uvalde shooting
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a ceremony at the White House Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in...
Woman dies after being struck by King Charles III's sister-in-law's motorcade
The Duchess of Edinburgh sent her condolences Wednesday to the family of an 81-year-old woman her police motorcade knocked down in London earlier this month after it was announced she...
President Bacow praises students in his final Baccalaureate address
President Larry Bacow saluted the strength and mettle of the Class of 2023, whose years at the College were marked by the far-reaching disruption of the pandemic, in his final Baccalaureate address Tuesday...
China's pique: Cultural misperceptions feed hostility with U.S.
On the current course, a clash between the United States and China seems inevitable unless profound changes are made.
Ben Wang: Disney's 'American Born Chinese' perfect metaphor for Asian American experience
Ben Wang says his new Disney+ action-dramedy, "American Born Chinese," accurately captures the pressures many Asian American youths experience in real life.
More than 150 groups urge Congress to reject the HALT Fentanyl Act
Public health, criminal justice reform and civil rights groups are urging Congress to reject the HALT Fentanyl Act, which they say is "yet another iteration of the drug war's ineffective...
Catholic Church in Illinois underreported child sex abuse, report finds
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released the "Report on Catholic Clergy Child Sex Abuse in Illinois," which names hundreds of Catholic priests who are accused of sexually abusing thousands of...
Study reveals unique molecular machinery of woman who can't feel pain
The biology underpinning a rare genetic mutation that allows its carrier to live virtually pain-free, heal more rapidly and experience reduced anxiety and fear, has been uncovered by new research...
Experts available to comment on outdoor safety during Memorial Day Weekend
Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on trending news topics for the week of May 22, including many safety topics during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Poetic and academic freedom converge at Phi Beta Kappa ceremony
Celebrated poet Natalie Diaz urged students and attendees of the Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises to consider how poetry can be a powerful conduit for connecting with others. “Poetry is where I...
Largest study of video games reveals male characters say twice as much as female characters
Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue, published today.
Social media did not help in preventing anxiety and depression during the pandemic, says research
Keeping in touch via video, phone and instant messaging was little help in preventing a rise in people's anxiety and depression during the pandemic lockdowns, a major new U.K. study...
Kevin McCarthy tells Republicans both sides still divided in debt limit talks
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told Republicans in a closed meeting on Tuesday he is "nowhere near" a debt limit deal with President Joe Biden, as GOP leaders question the default...
Organizations must go beyond medical views on menopause to support women's professional aspirations, says study
Organizations must enable midlife women to thrive in the workplace by taking inspiration from societies such as China and Japan to encourage positive conversations around the impact of menopause, a...
How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted social cohesion
More than any other recent event, the COVID-19 crisis has affected the lives of people around the world. In a special issue of the online journal Frontiers in Sociology, edited...
A troubling reaction to school violence compounds the crisis
High school students who experience violence or bullying at school are more likely to bring weapons like a gun, knife, or club to school than those who have not experienced...
How can we break the racial bias in the labour market?
When interviewing a job candidate, people often have certain preferences that are not just based on a rational evaluation of the person's skills, but also on gut feelings. These feelings...
Watch: Czech man holds plank position for over 9 1/2 hours
A Czech athlete put his endurance to the test when he held the punishing abdominal plank position for 9 hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds.
Government mistrust by mixed-immigration status families during pandemic led to fear and confusion, finds study
From the start of the pandemic, the general population faced several fears amidst the rising death toll, business shutdowns, circulating virus, and overall uncertainty of the future. At the same...
New research finds cultural creative hubs key to supporting local communities during crises
Experts at the University of Stirling are calling for the arts and culture to be prioritized in funding decisions after new research showed the significance of cultural hubs during the...
What to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety
GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals.
Why boredom at work can be harmful and what employers can do about it
We all know that high levels of stress in the workplace can lead to burnout. But less attention is given to long periods of intense boredom, sometimes referred to as...
AI is already being used in the legal system—we need to pay more attention to how we use it
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it's hard to avoid—even if we might not recognize it.
Fewer women receive research grants—but the reasons are more complicated than you'd think
It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat.