l AccuWeather increases number of hurricanes predicted for 'very active' 2020 Atlantic season By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:39:05 -0400 Based on the newest forecasting models, AccuWeather forecasters have extended the upper range of hurricanes predicted for the Atlantic hurricane season. Full Article
l On This Day, May 9: Freighter collapses Tampa Bay bridge, killing 35 By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:00:06 -0400 On May 9, 1980, a Liberian freighter rammed a bridge in Florida's Tampa Bay, collapsing part of the span and dropping 35 people to their deaths. Full Article
l Ohio State University agrees to $10M settlement with abuse victims By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:31:36 -0400 Ohio State University will pay more than $40 million to 162 former students who said a team doctor abused them over two decades, the school announced. Full Article
l Record cold, snow overtakes northeastern U.S. By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:50:22 -0400 Americans across a large portion of the Northeast are in the midst of an unusually late-season blast of Arctic air courtesy of the polar vortex. Full Article
l China offers to help North Korea respond to coronavirus pandemic By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:40:15 -0400 China's President XI jinping offered Saturday to help North Korean leader Kim Jong Un respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
l New Jersey nursing home with overwhelmed morgue fined for violations By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:50:55 -0400 Federal health officials fined a New Jersey nursing home where last month authorities discovered 17 bodies piled in a small morgue. Full Article
l South Dakota gov. orders tribes to remove checkpoints; U.S. death toll tops 77K By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:58:07 -0400 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered two Sioux tribes to remove checkpoints designed to curb the coronavirus on tribal lands. Full Article
l IRS sets deadline to enter direct deposit information for stimulus checks By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:23:50 -0400 The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday is the last day for Americans to provide their direct deposit information to receive their stimulus checks directly to their bank accounts. Full Article
l 'Valley Girl' musical reinvents classic '80s music By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:00:08 -0400 Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg discusses how her "Valley Girl" musical remake puts a twist on the hit music of the '80s. Full Article
l Google brings back 'Pac-Man' game in latest Doodle By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:21:05 -0400 Google's homepage features arcade classic "Pac-Man" in the latest Doodle. Full Article
l Watch: Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Schwartz read texts from their moms on 'Kimmel' By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:58:08 -0400 Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Schwartz and other celebrities read text messages from their mothers on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in honor of Mother's Day. Full Article
l Watch: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber release at-home video for 'Stuck with U' By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:33:24 -0400 Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released their music video for "Stuck With U." Full Article
l Princess Love files for divorce from Ray J By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:21:37 -0400 Princess Love filed for divorce from Ray J, her husband and "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" co-star, after nearly four years of marriage. Full Article
l Taylor Swift's Paris concert to air on ABC May 17 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:41:09 -0400 Taylor Swift announced her City of Lover concert, which took place in Paris, will air on ABC on May 17 at 10 p.m. Full Article
l Watch: Tinsley Mortimer, Scott Kluth planning 'small' wedding By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:43:18 -0400 "Real Housewives of New York" star Tinsley Mortimer gave an update on her wedding plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
l Watch: Pete Davidson says Bill Hader recommended him for 'SNL' By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:59:32 -0400 Pete Davidson discussed on "The Tonight Show" how Bill Hader helped him land a spot on "Saturday Night Live." Full Article
l Watch: Kelly Clarkson on 'chaos' of filming 'The Voice' remotely By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:21:55 -0400 Kelly Clarkson discussed the challenges of filming "The Voice" at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
l Katy Perry to release new song 'Daisies' on May 15 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:45:17 -0400 Katy Perry announced "Daisies," a first single from her forthcoming fifth studio album and a rumored collaboration with Taylor Swift. Full Article
l Look: Brian May visits hospital after injuring buttocks while gardening By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:16:39 -0400 Queen guitarist Brian May is recovering after tearing his gluteus maximus during a moment of "over-enthusiastic" gardening. Full Article
l Michael Buble shares rescheduled dates for 'An Evening with' tour By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:40:53 -0400 Michael Bublé postponed his "An Evening With" tour to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
l Michaela Coel's 'I May Destroy You' to premiere June 7 on HBO By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:14:17 -0400 "I May Destroy You," a new series from "Chewing Gum" creator Michaela Coel, will premiere on HBO in June. Full Article
l Look: Netflix shares teaser for 'Baby-Sitters Club' revival By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:42:32 -0400 Netflix shared a premiere date and teaser trailer for its "Baby-Sitters Club" series, based on the Ann M. Martin book series. Full Article
l Look: Minzy to release 'Lovely' single May 24 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:06:44 -0400 K-pop star Minzy shared a comeback schedule for her new solo single, "Lovely." Full Article
l 'Community' cast reuniting for COVID-19 benefit live read By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:13:20 -0400 "Community" creator Dan Harmon and cast members Joel McHale, Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Jim Rash and Ken Jeong will perform a table read and Q&A for charity. Full Article
l In photos: Celebrity moms -- with their kids -- on the red carpet By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:14:49 -0400 In honor of Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, here's a look at some celebrity moms who brought the kids along for a walk on the red carpet over the past few years. Full Article
l What to stream this weekend: 'SNL' season finale, 'Dead to Me' S2 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:02:40 -0400 The "Saturday Night Live" Season 45 finale, the Season 2 premiere of Netflix's "Dead to Me" and a second installment of "Disney Family Singalong" are just some of the entertainment options available this weekend. Full Article
l 'RuPaul's Drag Race' announces 'All Stars 5' cast By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:09:53 -0400 'RuPaul's Drag Race' announced the 10 competitors from previous seasons who will get another chance in the fifth 'All Stars' season, premiering June 5 on VH1. Full Article
l Sarah Silverman, Seth Rogen animated series coming to HBO Max By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:41:35 -0400 HBO Max announced Friday that it has ordered "Santa Inc.," an adult-oriented animated series featuring the voices of Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen. Full Article
l Famous birthdays for May 9: Ghostface Killah, Noah Centineo By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:00:07 -0400 Rapper Ghostface Killah turns 50 and actor Noah Centineo 24, among the famous birthdays for May 9. Full Article
l Entertainer Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies of COVID-19 complications at 75 By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:39:06 -0400 German-born entertainer Roy Uwe Ludwig Horn, one half of the stage duo Siegfried & Roy, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 75. Full Article
l YoungBoy Never Broke Again's '38 Baby 2' tops U.S. album chart By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:51:28 -0400 Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "38 Baby 2" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. Full Article
l CBS orders first seasons of 'Clarice,' 'Equalizer,' 'B Positive' for 2020-21 By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:08:24 -0400 CBS said it has ordered first seasons of three new shows -- "Clarice," "The Equalizer" and "B Positive" for the 2020-21 television season. Full Article
l Rock 'n' roll icon Little Richard dead at 87 By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:32:34 -0400 Rock 'n' roll icon Little Richard died Saturday at age 87, his family said. Full Article
l The Canadian Express Entry System for Selecting Economic Immigrants: Progress and Persistent Challenges By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:07:25 -0400 Since its launch in 2015, the Express Entry system has changed how economic immigration to Canada happens and how it fits into public and political debates. And while it has proven successful in cutting through application backlogs, some challenges remain. This report looks at how and why this points-based system was introduced, what its impact has been, and how it could be further finetuned. Full Article
l Explainer: How the U.S. Legal Immigration System Works By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:06:26 -0400 Through which visa categories can immigrants move temporarily or permanently to the United States? What are the main channels by which people come, and who can sponsor them for a green card? Are there limits on visa categories? And who is waiting in the green-card backlog? This explainer answers basic questions about temporary and permanent immigration via family, employment, humanitarian, and other channels. Full Article
l Can Return Migration Revitalize the Baltics? Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Engage Their Diasporas, with Mixed Results By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 13:59:43 -0400 Faced with high emigration rates and shrinking, aging populations, the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are exploring different ways to lure back nationals who have emigrated and establish or solidify ties with members of the diaspora. Of the three countries, Estonia is proving the most successful, while Latvia appears to be ignoring the looming demographic crisis and lacks an immigration plan. Full Article
l "Merit-Based" Immigration: Designing Successful Selection Systems By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 15:57:37 -0400 MPI and OECD experts discuss what policymakers should consider in designing and managing immigrant selection systems in a time of intense labor-market and demographic change. Full Article
l “Merit-Based” Immigration: Trump Proposal Would Dramatically Revamp Immigrant Selection Criteria, But with Modest Effects on Numbers By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 10:20:09 -0400 The Trump administration’s plan to create a "merit-based" U.S. immigration system, lessening the longstanding focus on family reunification in favor of more economic migrants, has met with a lackluster response from Democrats and Republicans alike. This Policy Beat article explores how the Trump proposal would reshape immigration to the United States, and how it compares to selection systems in other countries and past debates about changing the U.S. system. Full Article
l Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy: New Realities Call for New Answers By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:53:08 -0400 The U.S. immigration system is in desperate need of an overhaul. What has been missing is an alternate vision for a path forward that treats immigration as a strategic resource while also accounting for heightened security and rule-of-law imperatives, which together can further U.S. interests, values, and democratic principles as a society. This concept note outlines a new MPI initiative, Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy, that seeks to fill this gap. Full Article
l Brexit Day—Is This the Dawning of the Age of Immobility? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:25:38 -0500 Brexit Day, on January 31, 2020, marks a dramatic turn for the United Kingdom as it leaves the European Union, in significant measure because it wants to control its immigration destiny. But it remains unclear whether Brexit will allow the United Kingdom to cast a net wider for the global workers it seeks or will deepen the moat around the island. Either way, Brexit is likely to spark new forms of mobility—and immobility. Full Article
l Podcast: It’s See You Later, Not Goodbye By psychcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:30:47 +0000 All good things must come to an end. And today is one of those days. In this episode of The Not Crazy Podcast, we say a sad farewell to... Full Article General Not Crazy Podcast Podcast
l Practicing Emotional Awareness During the COVID-19 Pandemic By psychcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:30:50 +0000 When COVID-19 emerged as a clear and present public health threat, most people felt the same range of emotions: somewhere along the spectrum of fear and anxiety. People are still... Full Article Mental Health America Publishers coronavirus COVID-19 Emotional Awareness Feelings
l Expanding Personal Limits in the Time of Coronavirus By psychcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:45:40 +0000 While our external world begins to shrink during this time of social distancing and shelter-in-place health orders, we are challenged to expand our personal, internal limits and thresholds for almost... Full Article Self-Help Stress Coping Skills coronavirus COVID-19 overwhelm social distancing Working From Home
l How to Stay Sane While Staying Home: Advice from an Introvert By psychcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:30:40 +0000 For loners, recluses, and other solitary types such as myself, sheltering-in-place feels natural and normal. However scary other aspects of this pandemic might be, for us, this aspect isn’t. Working... Full Article Publishers Spirituality & Health coronavirus COVID-19 Extrovert Introvert quarantine
l How Can Parents Help Teach Generation Z Teens about Living in Uncertain Times? By psychcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:30:09 +0000 The prolonged health and safety stressors of COVID-19 has many parents reaching out to mental health professionals with concern over their teenagers’ increased levels of anxiety. In the United States,... Full Article Children and Teens Parenting Child Development Coping Skills coronavirus COVID-19 Emotional Development pandemic Uncertainty
l Podcast: Police Response to Quarantined Mental Health Crisis By psychcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:30:27 +0000 What happens when the police are called to handle a mental health emergency? And is the current coronavirus pandemic affecting their response? In today’s podcast, Gabe interviews Sergeant Matt Harris,... Full Article Disorders General Interview Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Policy and Advocacy The Psych Central Show
l COVID-19 and Autistic Children By psychcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:15 +0000 I have a 15-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum. He is in his first year of high school. For the beginning part of the school year, before COVID-19,... Full Article Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Parenting Personal Autism Spectrum Autistic Children coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
l Understanding Maternal Depression By psychcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:30:46 +0000 The role of motherhood is complex and profound. Psychology and development experts agree — the role of the mother is critical to child development, for better or worse. This role... Full Article Depression Women's Issues Coping on Mother's Day Maternal Depression postpartum depression
l A Stay-at-Home Self-Analysis By psychcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:35 +0000 I woke up a few days ago and forgave myself. For everything. It was ok to be me and every decision I had made, good or bad, was part of... Full Article Abuse Addiction Anger Inspiration & Hope Personal Recovery Addiction Recovery Anger Management coronavirus COVID-19 Divorce Forgiveness Inspiration pandemic Personal Growth Self-reflection Substance Abuse
l Psychology Around the Net: May 9, 2020 By psychcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:30:47 +0000 From the benefits of living a joyful life alongside sadness and tips to practice letting go of unhelpful ideals to how employers can better support workers during COVID-19 and the... Full Article Psychology Around the Net coronavirus COVID-19 employees employers Meat Eater pandemic vegetarian