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Lebanon minister resigns amid amid blast investigation
Lebanon information minister Manal Abdel Samad announced her resignation Sunday amid calls for change after a blast in Beirut that has killed more than 150 people and injured 6,000.
Sarah Hyland celebrates what should have been her wedding day
"Modern Family" alum Sarah Hyland and her fiance Wells Adams made the most of what should have been their wedding day this weekend.
Column: Sobbing over the back-to-school display in the grocery store? It's the coronavirus blues
This year has been a lot. As the can-do optimism many of us felt earlier in the coronavirus shutdown wears thin, random crying jags are only natural.
This DIY-er found a boat he liked in the PopSci archives. Then he built it.
Tom Riti of Port Royal, Virginia, built a pontoon boat from the Popular Science archives ... and then sent us his results! (Tom Riti/)Tom Riti wanted a new pedal boat. The retired...
Lebanon minister resigns amid amid blast investigation
Lebanon information minister Manal Abdel Samad announced her resignation Sunday amid calls for change after a blast in Beirut that has killed more than 150 people and injured 6,000.
Op-Ed: If states don't coordinate lockdown procedures immediately, our future is grim
Geographic adjacency is not necessary for the health policies of one place to affect people in other places because the effects are also transmitted through the influence of social media.
Letters to the Editor: The 'greatest generation' during WWII, the 'party generation' during COVID-19
The young adults packing houses for parties stand in stark contrast to the people during World War II who gave up almost everything.
Better playground design could help kids get more exercise
The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a cracked...
Parental warmth on high-conflict days helps teens to feel loved
While parent-teen conflict is inevitable, parents expressing warmth and support on high-conflict days can bolster how much their teen feels loved, according to a study conducted by Gregory Fosco, Penn...
Brain noise contains unique signature of dream sleep
When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain. But UC Berkeley researchers have pulled a signal out...
That little voice in your head — if you have it — may be aligning your thoughts
It’s not uncommon these days to have some time alone with your thoughts. But what does that sound like, if it sounds like anything at all? Many people feel their...
An averted glance gives a glimpse of the mind behind the eyes
Shakespeare once wrote that the “eyes are the window to your soul.” But scientists have found it challenging to peer into the brain to see how it derives meaning from a look...
'Disappointed and deeply concerned,' Pac-12 players relay anger toward Larry Scott
A group of Pac-12 players sent a letter to Larry Scott saying they didn't think the he was taking their concerns over the coronavirus seriously.
Hulu renews 'Taste the Nation,' 'Love, Victor'
Hulu has ordered second seasons of "Taste the Nation" and "Love, Victor."
Brain noise contains unique signature of dream sleep
Dream or REM sleep is distinguished by rapid eye movement and absence of muscle tone, but electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings are indistinguishable from those of an awake brain. Neuroscientists have now...
'People need help': Nunavut MP gathering firsthand stories of housing crisis
Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says a lack of housing in the territory is the primary concern she hears from residents. About half of Nunavut's 38,000 residents live in overcrowded homes.
'Angel' helping complete strangers navigate Ontario's long term care home system during COVID-19
A Bracebridge. Ont. woman has suddenly found herself an advocate for families with loved ones in long-term care after she says she became sick and tired of seeing seniors inside denied...
Ontario man in U.S. ICE custody dies after getting coronavirus
A Canadian man who contracted COVID-19 while in the custody of U.S. immigration authorities has died, leaving his family shaken and looking for answers from governments on both sides of...
Painting 'en game air': Artists turning to video game landscapes for inspiration during pandemic
Artists call it painting "en game air" - using the virtual landscapes of video games as a source of inspiration for painters of all levels. And while it has been...
California colleges can reopen with a ton of restrictions, limited dorms, online classes
California colleges can reopen this fall with limited in-person classes and greatly reduced dorm life, state public health officials said Friday as they issued long-awaited guidance for how campuses can...
How to find COVID-19 statistics about your child's college
Looking at the numbers can give parents a sense of how the county is doing in containing the coronavirus and help them make a difficult decision.
Stimulus negotiations stall; President Donald Trump promises to take action
During a primetime news conference, President Donald Trump said he plans to take action to extend some coronavirus relief benefits after negotiators were unable to come to terms on a...
My mother died in April of cancer. Coronavirus robbed us of closure
I didn't want a Zoom funeral. I wanted to honor her at a lovely celebration of life with all her favorite people on a sunny SoCal patio. I wanted stories,...
What resources are available for special ed students in the middle of the pandemic?
Many of the hands-on therapies and services that special needs students received before campuses shut down can't be adequately delivered via distance learning. Also, the state has waived timelines that...
Cubs-Cardinals opener postponed after another positive coronavirus test
Friday's series opener between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals was postponed after another Cardinals player tested positive for the coronavirus.
China, Iran seek to undermine Trump; Russia is anti-Biden, intelligence expert says
China and Iran are working to undermine President Donald Trump's chances of re-election, while Russia prefers former Vice President Joe Biden loses in November, the top U.S. elections intelligence official...
The best crates for your dog
A place of their own. (Freestocks via Unsplash /)Many of us have brought home a new furry friend over the last few months. Some of us have had time to pamper and...
Remote learning keeps core of ‘hard-to-teach’ courses intact
This story is part of a series about the ways in which faculty are innovating and planning for fall classes online. When Harvard announced teaching would remain online for the upcoming school...