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COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 14: LeBron 'Bronny' James Jr. #0 of Sierra Canyon High School is greeted by his father LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers following the Ohio Scholastic Play-By-Play Classic against St. Vincent-St. Mary High School at Nationwide Arena on December 14, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

A high school basketball team that includes sons of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade? Filmmaker tells story.

March 5, 2021 at 7:16 p.m.

Google the name Tevin Tavares and you immediately come across a Forbes story about the up-and-coming filmmaker. The profile, published in December 2018, suggests that Tavares is following along the...

FIND SPACE WHEREVER YOU CAN | It might feel impossible to find true alone time when you and your family are all under one roof. However, Osequeda recommends finding any space you can, even a closet or the bathroom where you can take a couple of moments to yourself to take a breath or just sit in silence. If you drive and you're coming home from work or running errands, you can also spend an extra few minutes sitting in your car closing your eyes or listening to the radio.

New research: Why Zoom can wipe you out

February 24, 2021 at 4:16 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic has moved our lives into a virtual space. Why is that so exhausting? The tiredness doesn't feel earned. We're not flying an airplane, teaching toddlers or rescuing people...

Rapid review of new scientific research | A typical, peer-reviewed journal takes at least a few months but often closer to a year to cycle submitted papers all the way to publication—and that's fine for most conditions. In 2020, we've seen scholarly research get a green light and a steady push from reviewers who are almost waiting by the phone. That means faster validation of vaccine experiments, for example, or studies of the efficacy of virus-killing UVC light.

Why COVID-19 vaccines could make us mask-free and huggable

February 22, 2021 at 4:33 p.m.

You're vaccinated. They're not. When visiting, is it safe to toss the tiresome mask? Perhaps. There's growing evidence that vaccines not only save lives, but can stop or greatly slow...

Princess Elizabeth stands with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edingburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at the couple's London residence at Clarence House, Aug. 1951.

Meghan Markle’s meeting with California governor sparks talk about her political potential

February 16, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.

Meghan Markle may be pretty busy these days, expecting her second child with Prince Harry while handling the demands of her new career as a philanthropist, Netflix producer, Spotify podcaster...

Magic Johnson | Before LeBron James, there was Magic Johnson, a point guard in the body of a forward. Johnson is often credited as being one of the players who helped save the NBA with his on-court skill, but he had a greater impact away from the game. In 1991, Johnson announced he was HIV-positive, and his battle brought worldwide attention and new information about the disease to millions.

New Wheaties box honors athlete-activist Tommie Smith’s iconic 1968 Olympics protest

February 3, 2021 at 4:50 p.m.

Track star Tommie Smith's iconic 1968 Olympics protest — a silent statement on racial inequality in America that has resonated around the world and through the decades — will be...

Un trabajador de la salud ayuda a registrar a las personas a las que se les hace la prueba en el centro de pruebas COVID-19 en el Hard Rock Stadium en Miami Gardens, Florida, el domingo 22 de noviembre de 2020.

Cuando el covid se adapta a todo clima

December 2, 2020 at 5:19 p.m.

A medida que el clima se enfría, COVID-19 solo se calienta más en todo el país. Dado que las reuniones al aire libre más seguras son menos viables, las personas...

Sony revealed the look of the PlayStation 5 console.

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which system is better?

November 9, 2020 at 8:12 p.m.

Reviewing the new consoles during a pandemic is like being at a theater dress rehearsal. Before the machines are launched, the software is still coming together. Parts of the experience...

Trump administration proposes to scrap H-1B visa lottery, favor high-wage jobs

October 29, 2020 at 1:43 p.m.

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to end the H-1B visa lottery and replace it with wage-based selection. But a prominent critic of the government's immigration policies said the...

Dominic West and Catherine Fitzgerald attend the Evening Standard Theatre Awards at The Old Vic Theatre on November 22, 2015 in London, England.

Lily James and Dominic West star in real-life marital drama after a very romantic-looking Roman holiday

October 14, 2020 at 2:52 p.m.

It played like a scene from some British drama, with a renowned and attractive upper-class couple having to put on a show of unity after scandal erupts regarding their marriage....

Melaku Gebermariam uses an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the inside of a Delta Air Lines plane between flights on July 22, 2020, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va. U.S. airlines have scrambled to reassure travelers that planes are safe. They require passengers to wear face masks and are cleaning cabins more thoroughly.

Is it safe to fly during coronavirus pandemic? Research from pre-mask days reveals potential for a superspreader disaster.

September 30, 2020 at 7:36 p.m.

How risky is it to fly during the coronavirus pandemic? For clues, consider the travel histories of two of the country's top infectious disease experts, each with parents on the...

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