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Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., vice chair of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection, is flanked by Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., left, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., as they vote on pursuing contempt charges against former President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for not complying with a subpoena, at the Capitol in Washington. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

What does it mean to be in contempt of Congress?

Congress has voted to hold two key advisors to former president Donald J. Trump in contempt as they investigate the deadly Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. Jeremy Paul, a law professor of law and former dean of Northeastern’s School of Law, explains what that means.

by Hillary Chabot December 16, 2021

Angela Kirks and Thomas Kirks who lost their house are seen as tornado hit Mayfield, Kentucky. Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

The best way to get back to normal after devastating tornados? Just start somewhere.

Recovery for the survivors of a devastating swarm of tornadoes that struck across six states Friday will hinge on a return to the routine for neighbors, first responders and community leaders, say Northeastern professors who study resilience.

by Hillary Chabot December 14, 2021

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Stress tips during finals week

Students seeking success without burnout during final exam week should check their motivation and mindset to manage stress, says Grayson Kimball, a mental performance coach and psychology professor at Northeastern.

by Hillary Chabot December 10, 2021

Untested, Instagram’s new teen safety measures may not work

Instagram’s new safety features, released a day before the company CEO testified at a Senate hearing, are unlikely to sway those that say the app is toxic for younger users, says Rachel Rodgers, who studies the effect of social media on body image at Northeastern.

by Hillary Chabot December 7, 2021

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Spotify Wrapped: Data-sharing feels so right

Spotify mines your personal data, just like big technology companies, for their year-in-review report on the most popular streaming music and artists. Northeastern marketing scholar Yakov Bart and psychologist Joanna Weaver explain why we're so happy about it.

by Hillary Chabot December 3, 2021

Travelers arrive for flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. The United States, and a growing list of other countries, has restricted flights from southern African countries due to the detection of the COVID-19 Omicron variant last week in South Africa. Stocks in the travel and airline industry have fallen in recent days as fears grow over the spread and severity of the variant. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

COVID-19 travel bans little more than 'public health theater,' professor says

New travel bans meant to delay the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant won’t help quell the virus, but may serve to stigmatize southern African nations where the mutation was first reported, says Northeastern law professor Wendy Parmet.

by Hillary Chabot December 1, 2021

Shannon Murphy, who studies international affairs and environmental studies, thinks globally at a non-profit organization WorldBoston. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

In a remote world, this co-op maintains global connections

Shannon Murphy, a third-year international affairs major at Northeastern, says her co-op at a small nonprofit organization called WorldBoston helped her realize she loves planning events that help foster international connection—even if that connection is online.

by Hillary Chabot November 30, 2021

Ocean Kenfack, a third-year pharmacy major, will spend Thanksgiving at home in Maryland. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Plantains, laundry, and skiing: Students look forward to Thanksgiving

Carrying loaded luggage and envisioning time-tested Thanksgiving Day dishes, many Northeastern students are headed home for the holiday.

by Hillary Chabot November 23, 2021

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Rittenhouse acquittal raises worries about vigilantism, racial equity

Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense argued that he was protecting himself when he shot three men, killing two of them, during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Aug. 25, 2020. Northeastern professors say they are concerned about the message the verdict sends to the public.

by Hillary Chabot November 19, 2021

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Brace for a surge of holiday travelers

Whether flying or driving, expect a surge in traffic this holiday season now that many COVID-19 precautions have been lifted. While the amount of traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, many airlines are scrambling to meet the demand.

by Hillary Chabot November 19, 2021

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