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With sports shut down at UCLA, mind games are all anyone can play
UCLA athletes talk about the mental strain of being in limbo over delayed and canceled seasons.
'Golden State Killer' Joseph DeAngelo gets life in prison: 'I'm truly sorry'
Joseph DeAngelo, also known as the "Golden State Killer," was sentenced to multiple life sentences Friday without the possibility of parole, after three days of emotional impact statements given by...
Pentagon's AI to be applied to natural disasters, humanitarian assistance
The Pentagon will help develop artificial intelligence algorithms to improve decision-making of first responders in natural disasters and humanitarian efforts.
California's job growth slows dramatically in July: 'A listlessness set in'
California's job growth decelerates last month, lagging the overall U.S., amid rising COVID-19 infections and shuttered businesses.
The Pandemic Has Dramatically Changed Rural Attitudes toward Government
A new Yale-led study found that the Covid-19 pandemic may have at least temporarily altered some historical anti-government attitudes that tend to be stronger in rural communities, particularly in the West. In...
Report: Chinese rights lawyer has his license revoked
A Chinese human rights lawyer who was arrested in 2015 in a nationwide crackdown has had his license confiscated after a career of defending political dissidents.
Rachel McAdams expecting second child with Jamie Linden
"Mean Girls" and "The Notebook" star Rachel McAdams is expecting her second child with Jamie Linden.
Four tips to make sure your dishwasher does its job
We thought we'd show you things from the dishes' point of view. (Wendelin Jacober/Pexels/)Loading the dishwasher is a remarkably controversial activity. After five years of marriage, my wife and I still debate the...
Researchers launch video game exploring the effects of confinement
An interactive video game created by researchers and students in the EPFL College of Humanities (CDH) and UNIL Gamelab, in collaboration with the Initiative for Media Innovation (IMI) and Le...
Why babies don't always remember what they have learned
If and how babies recall what they have learned depends on their mood: what they've learned when feeling calm is inaccessible when they're acitive and vice versa. This was shown...
More than politics or age, psychological disease avoidance linked to preventative behavior, study finds
More than other factors, strong feelings of germ aversion and pathogen disgust are significantly associated with concern about COVID-19 and preventative behavior, according to a new study. The findings are...
Listen: Corey Taylor, Slash join Nikki Sixx for 'Maybe It's Time' charity single
Nikki Sixx's Sixx: A.M. released a video for "Maybe It's Time," a star-studded song raising funds for opioid abuse recovery.
Skat and poker: More luck than skill?
Chess requires playing ability and strategic thinking; in roulette, chance determines victory or defeat, gain or loss. But what about skat and poker? Are they games of chance or games...
Black and White women benefit more than men from weight loss late in life
Black and White women benefit the most from late-in-life weight loss, an analysis published Friday by JAMA Network Open found. The women saw more improvement in walking ability and balance...
Watch: Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z celebrate Black businesses in 'Entrepreneur' video
Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z have released a new music video for their song "Entrepreneur."
Your in-laws' history of drinking problems could lead to alcohol issues of your own
A study of more than 300,000 couples in Sweden finds marriage to a spouse who grew up exposed to parental alcohol misuse increases a person's likelihood of developing a drinking...
Watch live: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies in Senate over USPS concerns
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told Senate lawmakers on Friday that he and the U.S. Postal Service are committed delivering mail-in ballots for the November presidential election.
Libyan government calls for cease-fire, elections in March
Libya's United Nations-recognized government called for a cease-fire Friday, telling its military to stop all fighting while calling for parliamentary elections in March.
Six ways the 2020 census will change your life
For the past 118 years, census takers have traveled on foot, horse, snowmobile, and more to capture basic demographic data from Americans. This is the first year that the survey can be...
Reports of domestic violence on the rise during pandemic, study finds
The conditions created by COVID-19—unexpected time at home, unemployment and financial insecurity, anxiety and stress—are the same conditions known to aggravate domestic violence.
Gallup poll: More in U.S. say COVID-19 is the nation's top problem
More Americans are saying COVID-19 is the most important problem in the United States right now, topping issues like government, economic hardship and racism, a Gallup survey showed Friday.
Watch: Busy Philipps on daughter Birdie's reaction to star-studded birthday gift
Busy Philipps discussed how she surprised her daughter Birdie with a video featuring different celebrities on her 12th birthday.
Child mindfulness study promotes calmer, more caring classrooms
As many young children—and their families—prepare to return to school following COVID-19 shutdowns, stress levels for students, teachers and parents will undoubtedly reach an all-time high.
The partisan pandemic: Do we now live in alternative realities?
Politics can divide even friends and families. When this happens, we like to tell ourselves that the explanation lies in honest differences in values and preferences. From this standpoint, friends...
Humans aren't inherently selfish: We're actually hardwired to work together
There has long been a general assumption that human beings are essentially selfish. We're apparently ruthless, with strong impulses to compete against each other for resources and to accumulate power...
Watch: The Killers perform 'Blowback' on 'The Late Show'
The Killers performed "Blowback," a new song from their album "Imploding the Mirage," just ahead of the album's release.
Scientists discover a social cue of safety
For schools of fish, herds of antelope, and even human societies, inherent safety is one of many advantages of cooperative groups. Surrounded by their peers, individuals can lower their vigilance...
Younger generation fail to notice environmental decline due to generational amnesia
Young people are not as aware of environmental changes compared to the older generation, according to a new report by Royal Holloway, University of London and international conservation charity ZSL...