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Watch highlights of the action in Finland following Portugal's victory in the final against Italy.

See all the results and highlights from the first final tournament to be held in Armenia as Spain triumphed.

Young adults born prematurely with very low birth weight (≤1500 g) have higher blood pressure than do their counterparts born at term. We tested whether they also have higher blood pressure reactivity to psychosocial stress, which may be a more-specific predictor of long-term cardiovascular morbidity. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels for 44 very low birth weight adults (mean age: 23.1 years; SD: 2.3 years) and 37 control subjects (mean age: 23.6 years; SD: 2.0 years) were measured through noninvasive finger photoplethysmography during a standardized psychosocial stress challenge (Trier Social Stress Test). Baseline and task values and their difference (ie, reactivity) served as outcome variables. In comparison with the control group, the very low birth weight group had 7.9 mm Hg higher diastolic blood pressure during the task and 4.8 mm Hg higher diastolic reactivity, with adjustment for gender and age, height, and BMI at testing. A similar trend was seen for systolic blood pressure during the baseline period and the task, but the group differences were not statistically significant. Our results indicate that very low birth weight is associated with elevated blood pressure reactivity to psychosocial stress and, therefore, may increase the risk of cardiovascular morbidity.

Penn State Harrisburg faculty share their experiences – the challenges, triumphs and innovations – as they are adapting lesson plans and teaching processes during this time of social distancing.

It may be a slow time for K-12 activity on Capitol Hill, but you can't really same the same about higher education, with competing bills vying for attention in the House and Senate.

Iowa appears to be poised to consider a pay-for-performance compensation plan for teachers, following the lead of a handful of districts and schools that have embraced the controversial policy.

Several states are implementing pay-for-performance salary plans.

Penn State Extension is extending its free online courses offer through May 10.

Three Penn State Lehigh Valley students majoring in biobehavioral health and working in health care talked to us about the impact of COVID-19 at their jobs.

We're living through a moment that will be written about in history books. Personal journals, blogs and oral histories could help shape the narrative, according to historians at Penn State Behrend.

Anna Squicciarini, associate professor of information sciences and technology, has received a Fulbright Cyber Security Award to conduct research in London in summer 2021.

The Laurel Highlands boys basketball team will be honored at the USCAA Men’s Division II Basketball National Championship Game on Wednesday, March 11, at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Four Penn State World Campus energy and sustainability policy majors spent the year working with Pennsylvania boroughs to inventory greenhouse gas emissions, and coming up with climate action plans for reducing them.

The WireGuard protocol is intended to be the future of VPNs, promising better speeds and security. We tested NordVPN's implementation, and WireGuard appears set to deliver on its promises.

Penn State Health has opened two regional clinics to care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who have health care needs that are serious enough to warrant a face-to-face appointment.

Eight Penn State Health doctors have been named among the Pennsylvania Medical Society's "Top Physicians Under 40."

Reports of suspected child abuse have declined in Pennsylvania since the onset of social distancing guidelines. But experts in the Penn State Center for the Protection of Children say this does not correlate with an actual decline in abuse cases.

A larger screen and waterproof casing are being offered to encourage sales for 'worry-free summer reading.' Will you be willing to pay $199 for it, though?

Barnes & Noble's Nook GlowLight Plus ebook reader has great hardware for the price, but its software and services are limited and buggy.

Which Amazon Kindle should you buy? Whether you're new to ereaders in general or are looking to upgrade, we have the details on what each Kindle brings to the table.

Get the latest Kindle Paperwhite plus a leather cover and power adapter for just $129.97. That's less than the cost of the Paperwhite on its own.

The Penn State Law in University Park Civil Rights Appellate Clinic recently filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court. Biel v. St. James, a religious liberty case that was granted certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Twenty-four projects can be viewed online at newkensington.psu.edu/virtual-research-expo.

The Nittany Neighbors program created at Penn State New Kensington in response to the coronavirus pandemic is testament to the fact that, as campus director of student affairs Theresa Bonk said, "we are a family, and like any family, we take care of our own."

Penn State faculty are going beyond using traditional video in their courses by incorporating virtual-reality immersive experiences. They are discovering how those experiences help enhance active learning and focus students' attention on critical lessons in their courses.

UEFA European Championships have a habit of kick-starting careers and UEFA EURO 2016 has been no different – we pick out eight players whose lives may never be the same again.

A record 78 goals were scored in 21 games as Spain won their fifth U21 title: watch them all now.

Scooters will be treated in a similar way to bicycles and will be allowed on roads and cycle lanes, but with their speeds capped at 15.5mph, following a government consultation next month.

Technology is one of the most important features to consider when buying a new vehicle. These hybrid and electric models have some of the best car tech we've tested.

Westinghouse's 32-Inch Ultra HD Home/Office Monitor has some color-accuracy shortfalls and a limited feature set, but it does get you a large-screen 4K display at an affordable price.

In a new ongoing series, Education Week will interrogate the cognitive science behind how young students acquire foundational reading skills, with a focus on grades K-2, and explore the challenges educators face in teaching kids to read.

As schools apply more scrutiny to the methods and materials they use to teach early reading, educators and parents in some states have started to form new advocacy efforts—trying to pressure states and districts to adopt new approaches to teacher training and evaluating materials.

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Whether you're having a weird Mother's Day weekend or not, mom just feels extra far away, right? Even if you live far away and didn't see your mom (or mom figure) that often before social distancing, keeping in touch feels more imperative than ever. Watching a movie over FaceTime or Zoom isn't the same as hanging out IRL, but the whole "quality time" thing being your idea will be enough to make her smile. And this doesn't require a special mom holiday, you know — choosing one night a week for a movie night with mom would do a world of good for everyone's sense of normalcy.  Set it in stone with a new 4K TV on sale for Mother's Day weekend: Read more... More about 4k Tv , Oled , Mashable Shopping , Tech , and Consumer Tech

The detrimental impact of Covid-19 and the lockdown measures imposed on people across Scotland is to be investigated by MSPs.

‘Offering a complicated range of highly specialised funds defeats the aim of simplicity’.

Stockbrokers come in two forms: human and online. And costs, advice and information available to investors differ widely.

Preference shares have proved an efficient alternative investment for individuals seeking a relatively high and stable source of income.

Goals from Casemiro and Isco helped Real Madrid successfully defend their title but Manchester United gave the European champions a scare after Romelu Lukaku pulled one back.

Bundles for internet, TV, and phone service might seem appealing when you sign up, but they're an intentionally complicated nightmare if you want to trim what you're paying for down the line.

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.

Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom remains the gold standard in pro photo workflow software. It's a complete package, with top-notch organization tools, state of-the-art adjustments, and all the output and printing options you'd want.

Concern for their students and adapting to remote teaching are only a few of the stressors that teachers are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. In response, the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) has partnered with Sebrina Doyle, a graduate fellow in the College of Education, to offer mindfulness-based stress reduction training via Zoom to their members – to help alleviate feelings of helplessness, fear and anxiety. Doyle offered the hour-long webinar two days this month to approximately 700 PSEA members.

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.

An OM outreach participant shares the gospel with another group of hikers during a walk down a mountain in France.

"At the end of the class, over tea and mini-cakes, we take time to get to know them, to help them with administrative tasks or to discuss Bible stories," shares Louise.

Math teachers are more likely to be using highly-rated curricula than English-language arts teachers, according to a new analysis from the RAND Corporation.

As schools apply more scrutiny to the methods and materials they use to teach early reading, educators and parents in some states have started to form new advocacy efforts—trying to pressure states and districts to adopt new approaches to teacher training and evaluating materials.

Watch highlights from all the action at the Under-17 Euro in England, including the Netherlands' dramatic final triumph against Italy.