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For secular Americans, Thanksgiving is powerful and glorious. Although religious folk believe that thankfulness must have a divine object, Thanksgiving Day does not require a divine address. Thankfulness in its secular form is the awareness that selfishness will destroy us. Civic virtue is knowing that we have been given more than we deserve here. In the end, it is service to others, prompted by this sense of virtue, that most clearly establishes the moral greatness of Thanksgiving....

To conduct the study, researchers quizzed a total of 1,508 fifth-grade students in 60 classes in Germany, who had an average age of 10. The children filled out questionnaires in which they ranked whether they thought boys or girls were better at reading, which gender read more, and which gender had more fun doing so. They also rated their own enjoyment and skill in the activity, and completed reading tests....

When it came to issues facing the world as a whole, nearly half of the 10,000 respondents in 22 countries identified climate change as among the most pressing (41 percent), followed by pollution (36 percent) and terrorism (31 percent). Published in light of Human Rights Day on December 10, the survey demonstrates a disconnect between world leaders and the wishes of their youngest generation, according to Amnesty. The majority of young people hold the government responsible for upholding human rights and protecting the environment, as opposed to corporations, individuals or charities....

As researchers learn more about genetic disorders, people have more access than ever to information about heritable medical issues. For example, today, pregnant women can opt for testing that can indicate whether their child might be born with a condition such as Down syndrome or Tay-Sachs disease. While such information is becoming increasingly available, some people wonder whether they truly want to know about potential risks and what they should do if they do find that they are susceptible to a particular health issue....

While California senators debate an amendment proposal to count votes cast by 16- and 17-year-olds as half a vote, the teens’ determined efforts reflect the increasing importance of young people as a voting constituency. Indeed, after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that he hopes to reduce education spending by $2 billion, in part by raising community college fees by 44 percent, high-school and college students all over Berkeley have become more aware of how politicians can affect their lives directly....

According to Ipsos, the poll surveyed 1,165 Americans, 788 of whom were white, while only 178 were Black, on March 1 and 2. In total, the poll found that only 36 percent of Americans believed Floyd’s death was murder—far fewer than who believed that it was when the same question was posed in June 2020 shortly after Floyd’s May 25 death. The same poll conducted on June 8 and 9, 2020 showed that 60 percent of Americans felt that Floyd’s death was murder....

“I don’t have any control over what other people are thinking or saying. That’s their storm,” Karl said via ESPN.com. “My preference would be it wouldn’t be there. But there’s always energy today. Then once something gets out, it magnifies and grows and becomes a storm. That’s not my storm. My storm is the Boston Celtics.” MORE: Ranking every player in the All-Star Game | Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves...

Antonin Scalia Law School Professor Todd Zywicki, through representation by the nonprofit New Civil Liberties Alliance, is demanding an exemption from a policy that requires university employees to get the COVID vaccine or face numerous penalties. His attorney Jenin Younes on Friday said his original complaint against the university will now be amended in light of the state of Virginia’s requirement announced Thursday by Governor Ralph Northam, which will require state employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested every week....

The billionaire financier tweeted on January 10 that his absence was “due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict,” adding that he planned to deliver a speech in Munich on February 16—a full calendar month after the WEF annual meeting began. His non-attendance—alongside inaccurate claims that the WEF’s founder, Klaus Schwab, was also not attending his own conference—has fuelled unfounded speculation on social media that Soros’ absence was premeditated to avoid a catastrophic event....

“I did then, and I do now,” Bush told anchor Norah O’Donnell. “And I think it’s undignified to wanna see my name in print all the time. I think it basically sends a signal that I miss being famous and, you know, I want people to see me. Listen to me! And, you know, I don’t. I really don’t.” Without overtly criticizing Trump, Bush said that he felt humbled in his time as president....

Bush, a Republican who served as president from 2001 until 2009, appeared for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday evening. During the segment, the former president was asked about how often he golfed as president. Both former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump were often attacked by their critics for regularly golfing while they served in the White House. “I played—I played in my first year. Then when we had troops in combat I didn’t play at all,” Bush explained....

It won’t next week. MORE: Photos from opening weekend The sixth-ranked Cavaliers were upset at unranked George Washington, which improved to 2-0 with a 73-68 victory Monday. An Alex Mitola 3-pointer seven minutes into the game gave the Colonials a 13-10 lead and they never trailed from there. They held a 35-32 advantage at halftime. Darius Thompson gave Virginia, which blew out Morgan State in its opener, an early 10-6 lead, but the Colonials answered with a 7-0 run....

Doocy asked Ossoff if he was concerned that someone linked to China could be attempting to influence him, referring to California Congressman Eric Swalwell, who had been reportedly targeted by a Chinese espionage operation. “C’mon man. You’re a serious reporter,” Ossoff said to Doocy. Doocy previously asked the Democratic candidate why he waited until after the primary to reveal his business dealings with a company in Hong Kong that was allegedly linked to the Chinese government....

“We haven’t seen massive scale voter fraud, but we’ve definitely seen massive scale voter suppression,” LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund and a plaintiff in the suit, said. “Those folks should not be denied their right to participate in this election.” A lawsuit that was filed on Wednesday alleges the state incorrectly canceled 198,000 voters’ registrations because they were incorrectly believed to have moved. With the Senate runoff elections only weeks away, those filing the suit say resolving this voter issue in a timely fashion is vital, as it could affect who takes control of the Senate in January....

Thirty-four-year-old Fredrick James, from Decatur, Georgia, is accused of throwing something at a group of Black Lives Matter protesters as they lie on the floor in peaceful demonstration on Bay Street, near the Savannah River, and he is also accused of pointing a gun at the members of the public. In a video captured on the day, a black truck pulls over to the protesters, who are lying on the floor....

Terence Mathis said his son had been experiencing severe sinus pain, which played a role in development of the cyst. D’Wan, a freshman who enrolled in January after finishing his high school career last fall, spent Thursday night in the intensive care unit and is expected to need a follow-up procedure, “I want everyone to know my son is OK and will be back better than ever because of coach (Kirby) Smart and the University of Georgia medical staff and coaching staff,” Terence Mathis told the AJC....

“Bravo @realDonaldTrump for Doing the right thing and granting a pardon to an American hero @GenFlynn Michael Flynn,” the conservative pundit tweeted on Wednesday afternoon, shortly after Trump announced the pardon. “Well done President Trump. Congratulations General Flynn and family. Happy Thanksgiving.” Rivera considers Trump a friend, and they appeared together on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2015. On Wednesday, Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T....

This condition happens to many people from time to time, but it can also be chronic (lasting a long time) and damage the esophagus. As many as 15% to 30% of Americans experience acid reflux, which may occur at night or when lying down after eating a meal. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications are used to help with GERD. They have various ways of working, including lowering stomach acid or preventing the stomach from making too much acid....

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Berlin would stop the certification of the pipeline, which has been constructed at a cost of $11 billion but is not yet operational. It is estimated to be worth about $2.7 billion a year to the Russian economy, and about $1.8 billion for Germany. Many Western leaders and U.S. senators have suggested the pipeline gave President Vladimir Putin a geopolitical weapon in Europe. “We need to reassess the situation also with regard to Nord Stream 2....

The two men will also discuss how Nord Stream II — a key gas pipeline project that connects Russia and Western Europe — will impact the negotiations to end a possible conflict. The controversial pipeline, expected to begin operating in the second half of this year, is set to be the second natural gas pipeline running directly from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea. It’s controlled by Russian state-owned company Gazprom....