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Defiance, patriotism and cool heads on show on the streets of Kyiv as threat of Russian invasion looms

On the walls of St. Michael's monastery in Kyiv, there is a graphic and sad reminder of the toll of eight years of conflict in… Read More

Nostalgia can reduce perception of pain, study shows

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The feeling of nostalgia is known to have some psychological and emotional benefits. New research shows that looking at nostalgic photos can reduce pain perception. Read More

Nostalgia can reduce perception of pain, study shows

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The feeling of nostalgia is known to have some psychological and emotional benefits. New research shows that looking at nostalgic photos can reduce pain perception. Read More

Shanghai is locking down over 10 million people at a time. Why that's a big deal

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Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is… Read More

Shanghai is locking down over 10 million people at a time. Why that's a big deal

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Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is… Read More

Why Meryl Streep looks at the world differently after 'Don't Look Up'

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Legendary actress Meryl Streep and the filmmaker Adam McKay talk about "Don't Look Up", their climate change fears and that final scene. Read More

Shanghai is locking down over 10 million people at a time. Why that's a big deal

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Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is… Read More

See all the biggest moments from the Oscars

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Shanghai is locking down over 10 million people at a time. Why that's a big deal

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Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is… Read More

'CODA' wins the Oscar in a streaming breakthrough, but Will Smith steals the show

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“CODA” won best picture, but that historic breakthrough for streaming service Apple TV+ at the Oscars was overshadowed by one spontaneous act, as Will Smith delivered a viral moment that will be remembered and talked about for years. Read More