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Image copyright Getty Images Image text Online connections may not meet all of our social needs “Friendships can grow very quickly if you do not invest in them – it probably only takes three months,” says evolutionary psychologist Prof Robin Dunbar. That the social tension of lockdown, though hopefully short-term, …

After the escalation of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the closure of companies throughout America, and the delay of the major tent pole versions for spring and summer, new movies are finally coming to theaters. But while chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark are reopening, COVID-19 remains a major problem in …

Hurricane Laura is a disaster. The storm came ashore Wednesday night as a Category 4 hurricane, killing at least one person. Residents of Texas and Louisiana who are unable to evacuate have been hit hard. But as the storm makes its way inland from the Gulf of Mexico, people are …

The Federal Open Market Committee on Thursday announced that it has approved changes in its written policy strategy that are widely seen as leading to an easier position of monetary policy over time. In a statement, the Fed said it had adopted an “average inflation target” and acknowledged the benefits …

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a massive toll on our mental health. More than 40% of American adults experience problems with depression, anxiety and substance abuse related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control said in a new report. Good field fires, election season, financial distress, schooling, and …