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Young New Zealanders are turning off reading in record numbers – we need a new approach to teaching literacy
Meet Otis. He's eight years old and until recently he didn't want to read or write. Then his teacher changed the way she taught and things began to improve.
Watch: Yara Shahidi thanks her 'support network' for success on 'Kimmel,' hosted by Anthony Anderson
Yara Shahidi told her "Black-ish" co-star Anthony Anderson, who was the guest host on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," how her family and colleagues have helped her be successful.
Watch live: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies in Senate on USPS changes
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will testify before the Senate Friday to discuss policy changes to the USPS that have slowed mail delivery ahead of the 2020 presidential election in November.
Charlie Plummer: 'Bathroom Walls' depicts 'pretty rare' form of schizophrenia
"Words on Bathroom Walls" star Charlie Plummer says the film depicts a more cinematic form of schizophrenia than most experience.
Houston rapper Breadman, 8 others charged in drug conspiracies
The Justice Department announced Thursday that authorities have arrested nine people, including the Houston rapper Jermaine West, on a slew of drug charges.
Relatives of victims face 'Golden State Killer' Joseph DeAngelo in court
Relatives of the 13 people Joseph DeAngelo pleaded guilty to murdering faced him in a California court Thursday, telling the so-called "Golden State Killer" how his crimes affected their lives...
Mets' games vs. Marlins, Yankees postponed after positive COVID-19 tests
Two members of the New York Mets have recorded positive coronavirus tests, leading to the postponement of the team's upcoming games against the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees.
Australian family's lottery numbers pay off after 50 years
An Australian man won a lottery jackpot of more than $700,000 by playing a set of numbers that his family has been using for lottery drawings for 50 years.
Harvard ramps up sample COVID testing
Gakii Masunga, who is studying for her master’s in bioethics at Harvard Medical School, was among the first students to take the University’s new COVID-19 test. She picked up the self-administered kit last...
Former U.S. Ambassador Walter C. Carrington dies at 90
Walter Charles Carrington ’52, J.D. ’55, passed away on Aug. 11 at the age of 90. Carrington was a former U.S. ambassador to Senegal and Nigeria and civil rights activist. Carrington, who...
Paying attention to the neurons behind our alertness
The neurons of layer 6 - the deepest layer of the cortex - were examined by researchers to uncover how they react to sensory stimulation in different behavioral states.
Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
California voters will be asked to approve a return to affirmative action on Nov. 3 with Proposition 16, which would restore the right of the state's colleges and universities to...
Max Ehrich voices love for Demi Lovato on her 28th birthday
Max Ehrich penned a loving birthday tribute to Demi Lovato following their engagement.
Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
Affirmative action is a contentious issue across the globe, hotly debated in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria and Brazil, as well as in the United States. While...
Look: Gucci Mane shares sonogram amid Keyshia Ka'oir's pregnancy
"Still Remember" rapper Gucci Mane and his wife, Keyshia Ka'oir, are expecting their first child together.
'Warrior' Season 2 to premiere Oct. 2 on Cinemax
"Warrior," an action-drama series based on writings by Bruce Lee, will return for a second season in October.
Author Michael Pollan discusses how caffeine changed the world
It is the world’s most-used drug, one many of us simply refuse to live without, opting for addiction over the loss of that first, or second, or in some cases third cup...
Max Ehrich voices love for Demi Lovato on her 28th birthday
Max Ehrich penned a loving birthday tribute to Demi Lovato following their engagement.
Anorexia may stunt young women's growth
Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study.
Protocols, resources for returning to Harvard’s campus
Starting Sunday, Harvard College students will begin to arrive on campus. The residential student body will look different than before; only about 25 percent of undergraduates, primarily first-years, along with a limited number...
How a simple nudge can motivate workers to save for retirement
Motivating people to save for retirement isn’t easy. Fraught decisions around when to start a nest egg, how much to set aside, and where to invest can be so overwhelming...
Nearly half of teens who vape say they want to quit
Behind the headlines about skyrocketing rates of vaping among teens is another troubling story: young vapers who want to quit but can’t. A national survey of 14,798 young people, published...
Faculty of Arts and Sciences unveils its anti-racism agenda
Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Claudine Gay announced Thursday a robust anti-racism agenda in a message to faculty, students, and staff, prioritizing six areas of action. Calling...
An active lifestyle reduces fearfulness in dogs - differences between breeds are great
The more dogs are engaged in activities and the more diverse experiences and canine friends they have, the less fearful they are in new situations and environments. Genes also play...
Generic public health messages work best at shifting dietary behaviors
A new health economics study warns that health information which offers specific advice tailored to individuals can inadvertently often backfire.
Endless phone calls, painful conversations part of COVID contact tracing in B.C.'s hardest hit region
A team of up to 250 people have placed more than 170,000 phone calls since the first positive cases were identified in February to people in the Fraser Health region...
In photos: Moments from Joe Biden's career
Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic nomination for president on August 20, 2020 from his Delaware home. The Democratic National Convention is being held...
'The Girlfriend Experience' Season 3 begins production in London
"The Girlfriend Experience" Season 3, starring Julia Goldani Telles, Oliver Masucci and Frank Dillane, has started filming.