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Italian police find 4.5 ounces of cocaine hidden inside hollow coffee beans

4 years ago from UPI

Police in Italy said they searched a package addressed to a fictional mafia boss and discovered it contained 4.5 ounces of cocaine hidden inside hollowed-out coffee beans.

Look: Jana Kramer, Mike Caussin 'stronger' 4 years after affairs

4 years ago from UPI

Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin celebrated how far their marriage has come since Kramer learned Caussin was cheating.

U.S. sanctions Chechen leader over human rights abuses

4 years ago from UPI

The U.S. Department of State said Monday it would sanction Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, his wife and two daughters, because of his human rights abuses.

'Little Mix: The Search' talent show coming to BBC One in fall

4 years ago from UPI

BBC One shared a teaser for "Little Mix: The Search," a new reality competition series featuring girl group Little Mix.

Tiger Woods cites weather, poor putting for Memorial Tournament blunders

4 years ago from UPI

Tiger Woods said "difficult" weather conditions and his lackluster putting were behind his weekend struggles at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

Look: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni tease 'Law & Order' reunion

4 years ago from UPI

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni teased on Instagram a reunion between their "Law & Order: SVU" characters on upcoming spinoff series, "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

D.C. Superior Court system in dire need of reform

4 years ago from UPI

Across the United States, a groundswell of alarm is rising among people of faith as judges increasingly disregard their First Amendment rights.

A Nixon Deepfake, a 'Moon Disaster' Speech and an Information Ecosystem at Risk

4 years ago from Scientific American

A new video re-creates a history that never happened, showing the power of AI-generated media -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Nicki Minaj expecting first child with husband Kenneth Petty

4 years ago from UPI

"Trollz" rapper Nicki Minaj is expecting her first child with her husband, Kenneth Petty.

Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli, mother admit to tax evasion

4 years ago from UPI

Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli and mother Tzipi Refaeli formally admitted to tax evasion charges in Tel Aviv Monday as part of a plea agreement that will allow the entertainment star...

Arts students lurch toward freshman year of college in pandemic-induced upheaval

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

For those studying music, dance, film, visual art or theater at the college level, the pandemic threatens crucial in-person instruction and practice.

Authentic wins Haskell to keep Derby hopes alive

4 years ago from UPI

Authentic was all out to hang on for victory in the Haskell at Monmouth Park during weekend horse racing, keeping his Kentucky Derby hopes alive.

Nearly 60% of American children lack healthy cardiorespiratory fitness

4 years ago from Science Daily

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) measurement provides insight into cardiovascular and overall health, including cognitive and academic functions, among children and teens. Healthy CRF is linked to better heart and blood vessel...

Beverley Mitchell gives birth to baby girl after miscarriage

4 years ago from UPI

Beverley Mitchell, who played Lucy Camden on "7th Heaven," welcomed a daughter, Mayzel Josephine, after experiencing a miscarriage in 2018.

Researcher unifies efforts on invisible language disorder

4 years ago from Physorg

A Western researcher is hoping to unify parents, teachers and language professionals in identifying and treating a hidden language disorder that impedes children's basic communication skills.

Preparing for an election during a pandemic

4 years ago from Physorg

State election officials are bracing for two trains on a possible collision course this fall: potential record turnout for the Nov. 3 general election, and an expected surge of the...

Workplace automation has sizeable negative impact on pay gap

4 years ago from Physorg

For every 10 percent increase in the number of robots in the workplace, researchers found a 1.8 percent increase in the conditional pay gap between male and female employees, though...

Facebook diversity report: Efforts still failing Black and Hispanic employees, especially women

4 years ago from Physorg

After years of pledges to close the racial gap, Facebook is still struggling to hire, promote and retain Black employees at a critical moment in corporate America's reckoning with systemic...

Watch: Beyonce narrates trailer for 'Black is King' visual album

4 years ago from UPI

"Black is King," Beyoncé's visual album based on the music of "The Lion King: The Gift," will premiere July 31 on Disney+.

Tiger Woods cites weather, poor putting for Memorial Tournament blunders

4 years ago from UPI

Tiger Woods said "difficult" weather conditions and his lackluster putting were behind his weekend struggles at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

Transparent, Reflective Objects Now Within Grasp of Robots

4 years ago from Science Blog

Kitchen robots are a popular vision of the future, but if a robot of today tries to grasp a kitchen staple such as a clear measuring cup or a shiny...

Traditional PTSD Therapy Doesn’t Trigger Drug Relapse

4 years ago from Science Blog

About a quarter of people with drug or alcohol use disorders also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is typically caused by a traumatic or stressful life event such...

Electoral College benefits Whiter states, study shows

4 years ago from UPI

Though the Electoral College has changed since it was used to elect George Washington in 1789, research shows the system continues to give more power to states whose populations are...

Former World Series umpire Rick Reed dies at 70

4 years ago from UPI

Rick Reed, who umpired the 1991 World Series, has died. He was 70.

Gallup: Most in U.S. say COVID-19 is worse, but many are less vigilant

4 years ago from UPI

Gallup said in a new survey Monday that Americans are well aware of the rising number of COVID-19 cases but don't seem to be reacting with a greater sense of...

Sociology professor examines pandemic effect on restaurants

4 years ago from Physorg

As the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown continues, restaurants everywhere are feeling the impact. Many closed or switched to curbside and takeout options. But others have been on a months-long roller coaster—opening...

Electoral College benefits whiter states, study shows

4 years ago from UPI

Though the Electoral College has changed since it was used to elect George Washington in 1789, research shows the system continues to give more power to states whose populations are...

How the coronavirus pandemic became Florida's perfect storm

4 years ago from Physorg

If there's one state in the U.S. where you don't want a pandemic, it's Florida. Florida is an international crossroads, a magnet for tourists and retirees, and its population is...