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Researchers develop new toolkit for social justice action
When protests erupted over the death of George Floyd and ongoing systemic racism in the United States in the spring, entrepreneur David Dennis was reminded of the stories his mother...
If our reality is a video game, does that solve the problem of evil?
Pandemics and natural disasters cause pain and suffering to millions worldwide and can challenge the very foundations of human belief systems. They can be particularly challenging for those who believe...
Enslaved people's health was ignored from the country's beginning, laying the groundwork for today's health disparities
Some critics of Black Lives Matter say the movement itself is racist. Their frequent counterargument: All lives matter. Lost in that view, however, is a historical perspective. Look back to...
Cole, LeMahieu lead Yankees past Orioles in Baltimore
Gerrit Cole struggled early before he retired 14 consecutive batters and J.J. LeMahieu sparked an offensive barrage to lead the New York Yankees to a 9-3 win against the Baltimore...
Another coronavirus casualty: the Mexican fiesta
Parties are crucial to Mexican culture, binding family and community. The pandemic has put them on hold.
Millie Bobby Brown to star in, produce Netflix's 'Girls I've Been' film
"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown is set to lead the cast in a Netflix film based on Tess Sharpe's upcoming novel, "The Girls I've Been."
Op-Ed: Poll worker shortages are threatening the 2020 election. Young people can be the solution
Older poll workers are hesitant to work elections due to COVID-19. We need young poll workers to prevent poll closures and voter suppression.
Social distancing varies by income in US
Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least mobile to the most mobile, according...
Rep. Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19
Louie Gohmert, the Republican congressman from Texas who has frequently voiced opposition to wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Three students in 3 countries share in ‘Postcards From Here’ series
This is part of a series called Postcards From Here, in which Harvard undergraduates talk about the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Jaidyn Probst ’23 Hometown: Redwood Falls, Minn. Concentration: Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary...
Task force recommends 8 ways to improve emotional wellness
After completing a 15-month inquiry, a special task force on student mental health this week released eight recommendations for ways the University can improve emotional wellness on campus by addressing a mix of...
Hiphop’s long history of exposing police brutality
From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five to Kendrick Lamar, long before cellphone video and social media demanded Americans witness police killings and the mundanity of racism on streets, in stores and parks,...
‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models
The idea is simple: Students who see themselves in science are more likely to imagine themselves working in the field. To that end, a project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving...
‘Antiracist Baby’ helps kids and adults learn
Antiracism scholar Ibram X. Kendi doesn’t believe it’s possible to be “not racist.” The award-winning author, director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, and the 2020/2021 Frances B. Cashin Fellow at the...
Leading Harvard economist Emmanuel Farhi dies at 41
While he was growing up in France, Emmanuel Farhi’s academic talent in number-driven disciplines was apparent, so it was less than shocking that he would become an award-winning macroeconomist whose work, while highly...
Music lessons may not help children master math, study says
New research now suggests that it may not help develop memory, math, reading and writing skills after all.
Arguments between couples: Our neurons like mediation
When couples argue, mediation improves the outcome of the confrontation. But that's not all: mediation is also linked to heightened activity in key regions of the brain belonging to the...
Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly suspended eight games for Astros incident
Major League Baseball gave Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly an eight-game suspension Wednesday for his role in a benches-clearing incident with the Houston Astros a day earlier.
Study: 65% of early COVID-19 cases globally linked to Italy, China, Iran travel
Almost two-thirds of confirmed COVID-19 cases outside China during early stages of the pandemic occurr among people who had traveled to Italy, China or Iran or to their close contacts,...
Trump, Mnuchin support stopgap stimulus bill
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's interested in a short-term stopgap measure if Democrats and Republicans in Congress can't agree on a larger stimulus bill by the end of the...
ESPN's Mike Breen: Lakers, Clippers have historic opportunity in NBA's Orlando bubble
The ESPN broadcaster predicts 'a chance to win one of the most celebrated championships of all time,' on the eve of his call of Lakers-Clippers game.
Pregnant Black and Hispanic women five times more likely to be exposed to coronavirus
Researchers found the rate of virus exposure among Black and Hispanic women to be five times higher than among White and Asian women.
With few options to get home, Chinese students abroad fall victim to ticket scams
With flights home severely limited, Chinese students stuck abroad fall victim to airline ticket scams.
Watch: Madeon video reunites 'Game of Thrones' stars Lena Headey, Maisie Williams
Lena Headey directed a music video for Madeon's song "Miracle." Headey's "Game of Thrones" co-star Maisie Williams stars in the video which Madeon released Wednesday.
Watch: African ball python on the loose in Manitoba
Authorities in Winnipeg, Manitoba, are asking the public to keep an eye out for an unusual loose animal: an African ball python.
In Photos: Moments from Drew Barrymore's career
Actress Drew Barrymore, known for her famous acting family, a break-out role in "E.T." as child and various comedies in her career, has a daytime talk show releasing soon. Here's...
Column: In GOP plan, you can't sue your employers for giving you COVID — but they can sue you
The Republican proposal on coronavirus relief puts all the risk from catching COVID-19 on workers.
'Thriving Roots' conference adds Brandi Carlile, Yola, Emmylou Harris
The Americana Music Association Foundation announced the lineup for 'Thriving Roots' music gathering.