Changing Cultural Traditions Amid Pandemic

Indians are forced to change rituals for their dead as coronavirus rages through cities and villages.

Preparing For Battle, Not Building Trust

Police academies dedicate 3.21% of training hours to ethics and other public service topics.

Taste Alone Won't Persuade Americans To Swap Out Beef For Plant-Based Burgers

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

DNA ‘Lite-Brite' Is A Promising Way To Archive Data For Decades Or Longer

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

States Pick Judges Very Differently From US Supreme Court Appointments

The future of the U.S. Supreme Court is politically fraught.

What To Do When The Well Gives Out

Water wells are at risk of going dry in the US and worldwide.

Cyberattack On U.S. Pipeline Is A Wake-Up Call, Experts Say

The worst cyberattack ever on U.S. infrastructure isn't expected to affect gas prices as long as normal operations resume within a few days.

Tearful Reunions Mark Second Mother's Day Under Pandemic

Vaccinated parents and children allowed for emotional Mother's Day reunions across the United States.

Elon Musk Shows Humility And Hubris As 'SNL' Host

It may have been the first time the Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder said in public that he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.

Loneliness is a Quiet Thing

Loneliness is a quiet thing. It sweeps across our inner landscape as an unbidden, unwelcomed breeze.

Bo, Obama Family Dog And White House Star, Dies Of Cancer

The dog of former President Barack Obama was a gift to daughters Sasha and Malia after he won the 2008 presidential election.

Mom Says It Best: ‘I Bear No Malice’

Patch readers have been sharing the best advice they ever received from their moms for Mother’s Day 2021. Now, an editor takes her turn.

Chinese Rocket Expected To Crash Back To Earth This Weekend

Here's what you should know about the "out-of-control" rocket, which could re-enter Earth's atmosphere as early as Saturday.

15 Fierce Moms You Have To Meet On Mother’s Day 2021

These moms use their love to push through life's many challenges, giving ongoing support to their children and other people's children.

Meet The Grandma Who Uses GoodRx To Save On Prescriptions

“GoodRx is what it is. It is what it says it is. And I don't see why everyone's not trying it.”

Mom Says It Best: 9 Nuggets Of Wisdom This Mother’s Day 2021

Patch readers from across the United States shared some of the best advice gifted to them by important women in their lives.

Amber Liu Releases Multi-Lingual Solo Album "Y?" with Music Video

Multi-Platinum Artist Releases English and Mandarin Music Videos for Fourth Single With New Album

Cheat Codes Come to Life on Debut Full-Length, "Hellraisers Pt.1"

The dynamic trio bring an impressive record to life on all digital outlets, today

Snacks Chapman Are Taking Over the World One Note at Time

Catching up with one of the hottest new bands in indie rock

Yung Bae Releases Captivating New Single "Woman on the Moon"

The vibrant new release features artist UPSAHL

Vaccine Patent Waiver Could Pave Way For Small Drugmakers

One small Canadian drug maker wants to make J&J vaccines for poor nations.

What Africa Can Teach U.S. About Slavery Reparations

The discussion comes as a bill moves through Congress exploring ways to compensate Black Americans.

8 Good News Stories: 'Tails' Of Purpose, Freedom, Second Chances

In this all-animal edition, the nose knows for one yellow Lab; a rare calico lobster rescued; a second act for 12 former circus elephants.

Here's Why Students Don't Revise What They Write – And Why They Should

When high school students get into the habit of revising their writing, it has a positive impact on the quality of their work.

President Biden Looking To Eliminate Ticking Time Bombs

Biden's infrastructure plan targets lead pipes that threaten public health across the US.

Why Facebook Created Its Own ‘Supreme Court' For Judging Content

Why did the company create it, and is it a good idea?

US-Backed Vaccine Patent Waiver: Pros And Cons Explained

What are the pros and cons of this waiver and what are the alternatives?

Wildfires Making Drinking Water Unsafe

Wildfires are contaminating drinking water systems, and it's more widespread than people realize.

Qualifications For 2021 Gerber Baby: A Whole Lot Of Cuteness

Applications are open for this year’s Gerber photo search. Also, there's a new twist: an honorary C-suite role as “chief growing officer.”

Kids Need More Than WiFi To Learn, Grow At Home

Kids with a desk and a quiet place to study do better in school.

New Database Shows States With Most Gun-Related Hospitalizations

The database, which shows gun-related hospitalizations for every state over a 16-year period, was developed by The Rand Corp.

Summer Weather Forecast 2021: See AccuWeather's Daily Predictions

The private weather company has predicted how often cities and towns across America will see 90-degree temperatures, and rain, this summer.

Mom Says It Best: Little Kids, Little Problems; Then They Grow

Patch readers, many of them moms themselves, are dishing out their moms’ best advice in our extended Mother’s Day 2021 celebration.

Mom Says It Best: ‘You Were Born To Break Barriers’

Patch readers are recalling the best advice their mothers ever gave them in our extended celebration of Mother’s Day 2021.

Where Coronavirus Variants Emerge, Surges Follow

New research suggests how genomic surveillance can be an early warning system.

Do People Become More Religious In Times Of Crisis?

Has the pandemic played a role in the uptick of religious beliefs?

Two Classes Of Trans Kids Are Emerging

Those who have access to puberty blockers, and those who don't.

MDMA May Help Treat PTSD

Beware of claims that ecstasy is a magic bullet.

Breakfast After The Bell Programs Reduce School Absenteeism

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

What Causes Miscarriages?

An expert explains why women shouldn't blame themselves.