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Trump dismissing advice to tone down rhetoric

The president’s advisers have been divided over what role he should take in responding to the most widespread unrest the country has seen in decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36OnNeh

Protests could cause catastrophic setback for controlling coronavirus, experts say

"If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week," said the mayor of Atlanta. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZSWcHk

Trump: FAKE NEWS! Reporter: Mr. President, I'm outside your house. There's nothing fake about this.

Gaarett Haake reports from George Floyd protests in Washington, D.C. where police have clashed with protesters outside the White House. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36PElTh

Chaos erupts as police descend on looters in Santa Monica

Gadi Schwartz reports from Santa Monica, California, where looters ransacked a sneaker store. Police make several arrests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ckrdXw

NYC Mayor de Blasio's daughter arrested during Saturday night protests

Chiara de Blasio was arrested Saturday night in Manhattan for “unlawful assembly” during the protests over George Floyd's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gISuGc

Chef who survived COVID-19 describes watching her restaurant be looted, lit on fire on TV

Chef and restaurant owner Nancy Silverton, who survived COVID-19 after contracting it while working at her restaurant making meals for out-of-work restaurant workers, describes the experience of watching her restaurant be looted and lit on fire while watching the news on TV. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gFB9y6

Panicked D.C. protesters run away from sound of apparent fireworks

NBC News' Craig Melvin reports from the George Floyd protests across from the White House in Washington D.C. as the sounds of what Melvin believes to be fireworks send protesters running for cover. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dnsH4j

Volunteers gather across the nation to clean up cities after George Floyd protests

Volunteers gathered across the nation to clean up their prospective cities after the George Floyd protests. Steve Patterson reports from Minneapolis on the aftermath of the protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36KObG2

Minnesota attorney general to take over prosecutions in George Floyd's death

Governor transfers investigation after Minneapolis legislators said they lacked confidence in local prosecutors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dlBdRx

Large truck seen driving through crowd of protesters in Minneapolis

It was not immediately clear from officials whether there were any injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gEoifu

Aggressive policing tactics called into question as national protests flare

"You cannot start meting out extrajudicial punishment," one former police officer and criminologist said of incidents of excessive force. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gG6LDL

Peace versus chaos on the streets: Protesters grapple with how to convey their message

“I’ve been trying to hold people together,” a protest organizer said, “but it’s difficult when rubber bullets and tear gas get used whether we’re peaceful or not." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eALVnl

Santa Monica stores looted as protest underway

About three blocks away from a protest in Santa Monica, California, stores are being looted, with items like bikes being stolen from an REI. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zN4S7D

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio defends police after video shows NYPD SUV driving into protesters

“If a police officer is in that situation, they have to get out of that situation,” di Blasio said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gHtwXN

Coronavirus' latest target? Rural counties.

The number of COVID-19 cases is dropping nationally. But for rural counties, the worst appears yet to come. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BjjZWS

Georgia student, son of 2 first responders, creates lifesaving COVID-19 equipment

“I saw nothing better I could do to give back to people like my mom, my dad," Kentez Craig said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eun9Fo

What do you see? This candid photo has become 2020's political Rorschach test

Fox's Brit Hume looked at Biden in a mask and perceived something negative, perhaps even unpresidential. But what do others think? I decided to conduct a very unscientific poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZPnBtX

ICE keeps transferring detainees around the country, leading to COVID-19 outbreaks

Detainee transfers have led to COVID-19 outbreaks in facilities in at least 5 states. Despite limited testing, over 1,400 detainees have tested positive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2And1Q3

George Floyd death and nationwide protests

Here are the latest updates from across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36LrtgL

Watch: National Guard appears to shoot paint canisters at residents on front porch

Video posted to social media appears to show members of the National Guard in Minneapolis shooting paint canisters at residents sitting on their front porch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eDGq7B

Police fire pepper bullets at protesters in chaotic Washington, D.C. scene

Garrett Haake reports from a chaotic downtown Washington, D.C. where law enforcement fired pepper bullets at protesters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XK0COe

Car burns in Washington D.C. amid George Floyd protesting

MSNBC’s Garret Haake reports from the scene of a torched car in Washington D.C., two blocks from the White House, amid protests over George Floyd’s death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TY4WZc

Flash-bangs go off near NBC News reporter as Minneapolis protesters retreat from tear gas

Watch the moment a flash-bang goes off near NBC News’ Morgan Chesky and his crew as protesters retreat from police setting off tear gas in Minneapolis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yO6oG9

Trump says protest vandalism fault of 'radical left-wing groups'

President Trump made remarks about the death of George Floyd and claimed Antifa and "radical left-wing groups" are responsible for violence and vandalism in the protests over Floyd's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3deACkx

Protesters, police clash in New York City

MSNBC's Richard Lui reports from the George Floyd protests Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZPgSA9

Video shows tactics of police in Minneapolis clearing streets of protesters

Two NBC correspondents covering the George Floyd demonstrations get caught in unfolding drama on the Minneapolis streets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZQtTt4

Biden's VP list narrows and unrest in Minnesota enters discussion

Another week of veepstakes news and speculation is ending as Joe Biden says he hopes to pick his running mate by Aug. 1 and that his team continues to be steeped in the vetting process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XiLfx3

Watch live: George Floyd protests around the country

Watch live coverage of the aftermath of George Floyd's death, including protests around the country and developments into the investigation. Viewers should be aware of possible explicit language. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJIZhp

In New York, protesters clash with police as demonstrations hit cities across the country

Mayors of major cities issued curfews on Saturday evening and pleaded with residents to stay home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJLgcy

Trump says he is postponing G7 summit

The move comes after German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly declined to participate in an in-person summit in June. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36P6ppY

In New York, protesters clash with police as demonstrations hit cities across the country

Mayors of major cities issued curfews on Saturday evening and pleaded with residents to stay home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJLgcy

Benefits of social networks to disaster response questioned

Faced with a common peril, people delay making decisions that might save lives, fail to alert each other to danger and spread misinformation. Those may sound like behaviors associated with the current pandemic, but they actually surfaced in experiments on how social networks function in emergencies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3duJFha

High school wrestling coach fired over post on George Floyd's detention

"His behavior was not consistent with our equity initiatives and nondiscrimination policies," the Bethel School District said of coach Dave Hollenbeck's Facebook post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eAzfgr

Trump says military 'ready, willing and able' to deploy to Minneapolis amid protests

Active-duty forces are normally prohibited from taking part in domestic law enforcement, but the Insurrection Act of 1807 allows for a state legislature or governor to request assistance in the event of civil unrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ILTac

Floyd's brother: Trump 'didn't give me the opportunity to even speak'

Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, calls for the murder charge against former Officer Derek Chauvin to be changed to 1st-degree murder. He goes on to say President Trump didn't give him "the opportunity to even speak" during their conversation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XhxSNJ

Curfews go into effect in cities around the country

Curfews will be in effect Saturday evening in Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XiNsJ5

Solution to century-old math problem could predict transmission of infectious diseases

An academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem -- the discrete diffusion equation in finite space. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36H9LLs

How surviving the Vietnam War prepared me for coronavirus

Sheltering in place during the Tet Offensive prepared me to cope with the Coronavirus today. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MdiWd6

George Floyd told police he was struggling to breathe before he was restrained

Prosecutors detail the final moments of Floyd's life as he begged for air. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZR4pfq

Ex-officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with murder

The suspect's knee was on his neck for more than 8 1/2 minutes, including 2 1/2 minutes after he had passed out, according to a criminal complaint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XchoXe

George Floyd death tests Minneapolis police chief

Medaria Arradondo is the first African American to lead the sometimes troubled department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c9Md32

Tension escalates into violence in fiery Atlanta rally

The White House was placed on lockdown as demonstrators chanted at a nearby park. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TSlq4Q

Curfew set for Twin Cities after unrest turns into chaos during '48 hours of anarchy'

“It’s time to rebuild our community and that starts with safety in our streets,” Gov. Walz said of tensions that escalated into violence over the killing of George Floyd from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZRBS9o

Outrage over George Floyd's death could tip fortunes in Joe Biden's VP search

Some potential running mates have seen their fortunes appear to rise or fall in the midst of the protests over police treatment of African Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TSCNm3

George Floyd's death and civil unrest thrust Jacob Frey into spotlight

First-term Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey pledged to "mend wounds" in the city after he was elected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36K7rna

New method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TOJtl5

Wildfires can alter Arctic watersheds for 50 years

Climate change has contributed to the increase in the number of wildfires in the Arctic and can dramatically shift stream chemistry. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that some of the aftereffects, like decreased carbon and increased nitrogen, can last up to five decades and could have major implications on vital waterways like the Yenisei River and the Arctic Ocean from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XFGU6k

New technology enables fast protein synthesis

Chemists have developed a protocol to rapidly produce protein chains up to 164 amino acids long. The flow-based technology could speed up drug development and allow scientists to design novel protein variants incorporating amino acids that don't occur naturally in cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcxeB8

Gold mining with mercury poses health threats for miles downstream

Small-scale gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon poses a health hazard not only to the miners and communities near where mercury is used to extract gold from ore, but also to downstream communities hundreds of kilometers away where people eat mercury-contaminated river fish as part of their diet. Downstream children under 12 with the highest levels of mercury in their bodies were found to have lost IQ points and become anemic. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MekzHD

Researchers identify mechanisms that make skin a protective barrier

A research team has identified one of the mechanisms that establish the skin as a protective barrier, a breakthrough that is critical to understanding and treating common skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJM7kT

An imbalance of electrons in the liver may be a common risk factor for disease

Researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gHwrA3

As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance

Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine of patient data that could be worth millions of dollars to companies that could use it to develop new treatments and technologies. A new framework could help them do so more responsibly, going beyond the minimum legal requirements and respecting patients by giving them more say in how their individual data may be used. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TSABeu

New method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TOJtl5

Wildfires can alter Arctic watersheds for 50 years

Climate change has contributed to the increase in the number of wildfires in the Arctic and can dramatically shift stream chemistry. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that some of the aftereffects, like decreased carbon and increased nitrogen, can last up to five decades and could have major implications on vital waterways like the Yenisei River and the Arctic Ocean from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XFGU6k

New technology enables fast protein synthesis

Chemists have developed a protocol to rapidly produce protein chains up to 164 amino acids long. The flow-based technology could speed up drug development and allow scientists to design novel protein variants incorporating amino acids that don't occur naturally in cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcxeB8

Gold mining with mercury poses health threats for miles downstream

Small-scale gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon poses a health hazard not only to the miners and communities near where mercury is used to extract gold from ore, but also to downstream communities hundreds of kilometers away where people eat mercury-contaminated river fish as part of their diet. Downstream children under 12 with the highest levels of mercury in their bodies were found to have lost IQ points and become anemic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MekzHD

Researchers identify mechanisms that make skin a protective barrier

A research team has identified one of the mechanisms that establish the skin as a protective barrier, a breakthrough that is critical to understanding and treating common skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJM7kT

An imbalance of electrons in the liver may be a common risk factor for disease

Researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gHwrA3

As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance

Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine of patient data that could be worth millions of dollars to companies that could use it to develop new treatments and technologies. A new framework could help them do so more responsibly, going beyond the minimum legal requirements and respecting patients by giving them more say in how their individual data may be used. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TSABeu

Ruby Rose addresses 'Batwoman' exit: 'It wasn't an easy decision'

The CW superhero series will search for "a new lead actress and member of the LGBTQ community, in the coming months," according to Warner Bros. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3citjH3

CNN reporting crew arrested live on TV by Minnesota state police

Network correspondent Omar Jimenez and the crew could be seen being taken into custody, although what appeared to be Jimenez's media credentials were visible on him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AhXgtF

He's known as Latin America's Bob Dylan. He's back in the limelight.

"Albums are made with passion and they later go on to defend themselves whether times are difficult or not," said the award-winning artist, known as Latin America's Bob Dylan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eByHa9

As Trump rages on vote-by-mail, state officials — Republicans included — quietly press forward

"There’s more than enough to do without worrying about political fights that are taking place," said Ben Hovland, the chair of the Election Assistance Commission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTFO5Q

Where does the phrase 'When the looting starts, the shooting starts' come from?

Before Trump, it was uttered by a southern police chief during civil rights unrest in the 1960s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9nYav

India’s cycling communities are pedalling for a sustainable commute option post-COVID-19

Spokes of Change: Could the new normal be better? from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2zxvn0U

North Korea still operating, improving major nuclear fuel plant, experts say

Joseph Bermudez Jr. and Victor Cha say images from March show activity at the Pyongsan Uranium Concentrate Plant, believed to produce yellowcake uranium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZPaYPA

Larry Kramer was a true LGBT radical. And not just for his AIDS activism.

The playwright, who died this week at 84, is known for AIDS activism. But his radicalism began long before the crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cfs9vY

In a Western adventure destination, reopening met with cautious optimism

"I've definitely heard locals grumble about tourists not wearing masks, as if they're on vacation, so they're on vacation from the coronavirus, as well," a food bank manager said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zzz6em

'Catastrophe': Siberia experiences record-breaking heat wave

Heat wave sparks concerns about devastating wildfire season and melting permafrost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Xbzvwk

Twitter says Trump violated rules against glorifying violence, places public notice on post

"We've taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the tweet on Twitter," the company said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TQmhTM

7 shot during protests in Louisville, police say

At least one person was described as being in critical condition. The shooting did not involve police, but occurred amid protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ezlO0d

Great Clips where coronavirus-infected stylists worked closes after threats

More than 100 customers in Springfield, Missouri, were potentially exposed by the stylists who worked while infected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dpU4uV

Trump warns 'when looting starts, shooting starts' as Minneapolis burns

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen," President Donald Trump tweeted after three days of looting and fires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TJKnQ3

The good news is HBO Max's best new show stars Elmo. That's also the bad news.

Hopefully consumers can figure out the differences among HBO Max, Now and Go quickly enough to make it a streaming contender. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3detiFF

Arkansas boy, 9, killed in dog attack while checking mail

The boy's body was found in a field near his family home, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c9MIdj

Rookie officer killed in Utah after suspect shoots him through door

"Our hearts are broken," a police official said. "We lost one of our own." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZKcZwk

Activists call for murder charges in George Floyd's death. But it's rare against police.

The Minneapolis area has been rocked by fatal police shootings in recent years. Floyd's death "has mushroomed into this crisis," one activist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TQkHkJ

Victims of harassment worry about resurgence after Trump's executive order

"Trump's narrow focus doesn't address the true damage being done," said Andy Parker, who has been the target of online trolls since his daughter was murdered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36GDfJt

Key components of proteins are twisted to boost reactions useful to medicine

In proteins, amino acids are held together by amide bonds. These bonds are long-lived and are robust against changes in temperature, acidity or alkalinity. Certain medicines make use of reactions involving amide bonds, but the bonds are so strong they actually slow down reactions, impeding the effectiveness of the medicines. Researchers devised a way to modify amide bonds with a twist to their chemical structure that speeds up reactions by 14 times. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TMwsbQ

Impact of major life events on wellbeing

Researchers examined the effect of 18 major life events on wellbeing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TQlXUX

Key components of proteins are twisted to boost reactions useful to medicine

In proteins, amino acids are held together by amide bonds. These bonds are long-lived and are robust against changes in temperature, acidity or alkalinity. Certain medicines make use of reactions involving amide bonds, but the bonds are so strong they actually slow down reactions, impeding the effectiveness of the medicines. Researchers devised a way to modify amide bonds with a twist to their chemical structure that speeds up reactions by 14 times. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TMwsbQ

Impact of major life events on wellbeing

Researchers examined the effect of 18 major life events on wellbeing. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TQlXUX

Coronavirus reopenings give divorced parents one more thing to argue about

The impending reopening of the country has created a new series of challenges that even the most amiable co-parents are struggling to handle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yFqMsR

China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gr5Cjr

Some vacationers balk at wearing masks

“This is going to be the new normal from now on and you’re going to have to train security guards and police officers to deal with this,” one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3enI90A

Soldier thwarts active shooter on Kansas bridge, police say

The service member was described as an active-duty soldier who rammed the suspect with a vehicle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TLci1Y

Soldier thwarts active shooter on Kansas bridge, police say

The service member was described as an active-duty soldier who rammed the suspect with a vehicle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TLci1Y

Experts from Ananda in the Himalayas live on Instagram on The Hindu Weekend

This Sunday, The Hindu Weekend's beauty and wellness columnist, Vasudha Rai, talks to two experts from Ananda in the Himalayas.Senior Ayurvedic Physic from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2ZJOJKT

Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndrome

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcVkff

Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndrome

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcVkff

Ex-aide to L.A. council member confesses to bribery plot

"This is the worst corruption scandal in modern Los Angeles history," a former federal prosecutor said of the case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gqSVoC

Dem lawmaker goes on epic rant after GOP colleague admits hiding positive coronavirus test

“Out of respect for my family, and those who I may have exposed, I chose to keep my positive case private," Pennsylvania state Rep. Andrew Lewis said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ertX6J

Conflict erupts at Minneapolis, L.A. protests over George Floyd death

A Minnesota reporter said the protest began peacefully but by Wednesday night tear gas had been used and stores were looted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36FOD8j

Pompeo advisor at center of personal errand probe asks former staffers to support secretary

The staffers are being asked to sign a letter in solidarity against the “unfounded attacks,” claiming a “smear campaign” had been launched against the Secretary of State. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M1Nvm9

UConn student wanted in connection to 2 deaths captured

"Peter Manfredonia has been found & is in custody," after nearly a weeklong manhunt, officials said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dbAFNX

Officer at center of George Floyd's death had history of prior complaints

Derek Chauvin had been with the Minneapolis police since 2001. During his career, he was the subject of a dozen police conduct complaints; he was never disciplined. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B6r90p

'Justice will be served!': Trump weighs in on George Floyd case

Floyd, 46, died Monday night after a Minneapolis police officer pinned him by the neck with his knee for more than eight minutes. The president called his death "very sad and tragic." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZHmgVN

My dad died from coronavirus. I'm not just grieving — I'm angry.

They say that every loved one’s death comes as a shock, no matter how or when they die. But I can’t help but think that my dad’s death is different. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36BE2Lw

Parents of black Texas teens sue school district over 'discriminatory hair policy'

The lawsuit alleges race and gender discrimination and that the hair policy infringed upon the constitutional rights of DeAndre Arnold and his cousin, Kaden Bradford. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TKmpE5

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

New research shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumor formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d9iQiD

New linguistic findings on the prevalence of 'LOL'

A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c3KEUc

Where stress lives

Researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal with the debilitating sense of fear and anxiety that stress can evoke. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gsxt2w

How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?

A series of new studies finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to ''shut off'' our sensory responses and sleep soundly. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XzMXsZ

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

New research shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumor formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d9iQiD

How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?

A series of new studies finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to ''shut off'' our sensory responses and sleep soundly. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XzMXsZ

Public disclosure of COVID-19 cases is more effective than lockdowns, study shows

New research shows South Korea's tech and privacy laws effectively protect the vulnerable while preserving economic stability during the pandemic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TGrm0U

Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19

Having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a large-scale study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d6C7RO

Minneapolis protests over George Floyd's in-custody death grow volatile

A shooting was reported near the site of Monday's incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d93R8u

Patient notes could offer solution to the 'missing' coronavirus diagnoses

GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises -- like COVID-19. And according to a 'citizens' jury' study at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the main thing stopping the use of such information -- concerns over patient privacy -- could be overcome. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X4lRuT

Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19

Researchers examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ez5Cfx

Remdesivir for COVID-19 improves time to recovery, peer-reviewed data shows

Remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a preliminary analysis based on data from a randomized, controlled trial. Researchers found that the antiviral was most beneficial for hospitalized patients with severe disease who required supplemental oxygen. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gtsluU

Patient notes could offer solution to the 'missing' coronavirus diagnoses

GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises -- like COVID-19. And according to a 'citizens' jury' study at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the main thing stopping the use of such information -- concerns over patient privacy -- could be overcome. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X4lRuT

Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19

Researchers examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ez5Cfx

Remdesivir for COVID-19 improves time to recovery, peer-reviewed data shows

Remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a preliminary analysis based on data from a randomized, controlled trial. Researchers found that the antiviral was most beneficial for hospitalized patients with severe disease who required supplemental oxygen. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gtsluU

At least 10 local TV stations aired Amazon-produced segment on news

Amazon said it provided the package in response to a large number of requests to visit its warehouses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d6AROr

Beware of false negatives in diagnostic testing of COVID-19

Researchers have found that the chance of a false negative result -- when a virus is not detected in a person who actually is, or recently has been, infected -- is greater than 1 in 5 and, at times, far higher. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c5PbWe

Countering COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the US Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty. Perhaps the hardest hit members of that population, say pediatricians, are children from low-income households. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d5BI1Z

New drug combination being tested to conquer COVID-19

Researchers hope giving Remdesivir along with a powerful anti-inflammatory could be the key to treating the most severe COVID-19 cases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LXMD1T

Beware of false negatives in diagnostic testing of COVID-19

Researchers have found that the chance of a false negative result -- when a virus is not detected in a person who actually is, or recently has been, infected -- is greater than 1 in 5 and, at times, far higher. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c5PbWe

Countering COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the US Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty. Perhaps the hardest hit members of that population, say pediatricians, are children from low-income households. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d5BI1Z

New drug combination being tested to conquer COVID-19

Researchers hope giving Remdesivir along with a powerful anti-inflammatory could be the key to treating the most severe COVID-19 cases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LXMD1T

Justice Department drops insider trading probes of three senators

The Republican and Democratic senators were notified that investigations are being dropped, their offices said from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3enAFKS

NHL announces plans for resumption of season

The playoff tournament is slated to be held in two "hub cities," Commissioner Gary Bettman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d4X0wN

'Seinfeld' actor Richard Herd dead at 87

The Boston native made 11 appearances on “Seinfeld” as Mr. Wilhelm, the inept New York Yankees exec who supervised George Costanza. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2A7CT2q

Nightly News: Kids Edition (May 26, 2020)

Stephanie Ruhle and her son Reese explain what to expect this summer and why it’s smart to save your money, we catch up with 7-year-old space expert Jerry Morrison III and take a look at the latest binge-watching craze: a livestream of puppies who are service dogs in training. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2THvdus

J.K. Rowing could use a win. Her surprise 'Ickabog' story could do the trick.

Though it seems odd to think of the highest-paid author in the world needing a comeback, Rowling could use a win, and this is probably her best chance at one. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36wm4u0

Why I love the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

From cast iron's versatility to Lodge's affordability and quality, cookbook author Jonathan Bender describes his favorite pan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZLhRS1

A 15-minute cap on meetings, and lunches delivered to your desk: Perhaps a return to the office isn't so bad?

From manned elevators to boxed lunches and sensor-operated doors, life back at the office will feel very different. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TFjMUj

Babies know when you imitate them -- and like it

Six-month old infants recognize when adults imitate them, and perceive imitators as more friendly, according to a new study. The babies looked and smiled longer at an adult who imitated them, as opposed to when the adult responded in other ways. Babies also approached them more, and engaged in imitating games. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xyv0Lg

The NBC Political Unit's Senate primaries and run-offs to watch

The battle for control of the Senate is on in November — here are the Senate primaries and run-offs NBC News' Political Unit has its eyes on this summer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XtKZKM

Twitter says it won't remove Trump's tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough

Trump in recent days has attacked Scarborough and also insinuated without evidence that Scarborough should be investigated for Lori Klausutis' death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36DGUry

Prominent black women from Atlanta potential contenders for Biden's VP

Stacey Abrams and Mayor Keisha Bottoms are Georgia's most influential African American women. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ed9ZN0

The NBC Political Unit's House primaries to watch

Steve King vs. Randy Feenstra and other House primaries to watch before November's election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWq6CB

Trump-Biden sparring escalates for a summer shadowed by the coronavirus

After weeks of a pause in the presidential campaign, the daily attacks and counter-attacks are beginning to emerge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XwKK1l

Trump uses easily disproved claim to attack Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb

Lamb, a veteran first elected to Congress in a 2018, kept his campaign promise and did not vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3elPltY

Man dies after pleading 'I can't breathe' during arrest in Minneapolis

"What we saw was horrible, completely and utterly messed up," Mayor Jacob Frey said of video taken of the incident. "I believe what I saw, and what I saw was wrong at every level." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XzZo80

Virgin Orbit fails first rocket launch attempt from modified plane

The mission from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California was “terminated” moments after the rocket’s release from the jetliner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2A64hxM

Hong Kong leader dismisses concerns of Chinese power grab after renewed protests

"We are a very free society, so for the time being people have the freedom to say whatever they want to say," Lam told press. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X3VZiX

As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow

To walk around freely, people in China must have a green rating and since February they have been asked to present their health QR codes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36w2LRp

"Cancer has not taken a vacation": Cancer hospitals fight cancer and COVID-19 simultaneously

In the age of COVID-19, cancer hospitals like Memorial Sloan Kettering have been forced to reimagine how to care for patients like 27-year-old Eliza Paris. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d4G6y7

New York's famed stock exchange prepares to reopen — with masks and a waiver

White-haired Peter Tuchman, the most photographed person on the trading floor, will not be back on Tuesday. In March, he tested positive for COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gq1y2E

"Cancer has not taken a vacation": Cancer hospitals fight cancer and COVID-19 simultaneously

In the age of COVID-19, cancer hospitals like Memorial Sloan Kettering have been forced to reimagine how to care for patients like 27-year-old Eliza Paris. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d4G6y7

White woman calls NYPD after black man asks her to put dog on leash, sparking outrage online

"We live in an age of Ahmaud Arbery where black men are gunned down because of assumptions people make about black men," Christian Cooper said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZBThTt

U.S. marks Memorial Day as deaths near 100,000

Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0O6Ph

Trump's botched COVID-19 response caused the 'American carnage' he swore to end

More than a million Americans have gotten sick, a hundred thousand are dead and 39 million are unemployed because this president refused to lead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XqV0Z0

Americans are burned out working from home. Here's how to cope

According to a Monster.com survey, 51 percent of respondents admitted to experiencing burnout while working from home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TlTCpp

Missouri health officials call for self-quarantine of partiers at Lake of the Ozarks

St. Louis County officials issued a travel advisory, citing crowds at Lake of the Ozarks that "flouted" efforts to halt the spread of coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TDKpJj

Political leaders denounce protesters who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear

"There is no place for hate in Kentucky," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZzOnGm

Country musician Morgan Wallen apologizes after getting tossed from Kid Rock's bar

Wallen apologized on Twitter, saying he and friends were "horse-playing" during a night out and meant no harm. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X0jj0Q

Family of Connecticut man wanted as suspect in 2 killings urges him to surrender

Peter Manfredonia, 23, is being sought in connection with two deaths, one in Willington and one in Derby. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3deAWQ4

Into Comedy in a Crisis with Michelle Buteau

How comedian and actress Michelle Buteau is keeping it light in lockdown from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M0woRI

Utah man confesses to killing woman after Tinder date, police say

Ethan Hunsaker, 24, is accused of fatally stabbing the victim in an attack police described as "unprovoked." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cWRNXH

Trump says he's no longer taking hydroxychloroquine

“Finished, just finished,” the president said of the unproven treatment he'd said he was taking to protect himself from the coronavirus. “And by the way, I’m still here.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zkPjE9

U.K. government gives Premier League green light for contact training

The U.K. government has given the Premier League and the Championship the green light to resume contact training after publishing stage two of its return to training guidance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TwxzfN

Big changes coming to public pools this summer as communities face tough choice on reopening

Properly chlorinated pools can kill the coronavirus, but youngsters splashing around together could be unwittingly spreading it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egdvpN

Boris Johnson puts coronavirus strategy on the line to defend embattled adviser

"I think it makes it much harder for the police going forward," one top police official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ehVHdS

Memorial Day brings out crowds as officials warn of new virus outbreaks

After months of staying inside, more Americans are spending the Memorial Day holiday outside their homes, leading to alarming images of busy beaches and packed parks. NBC's Kathy Park reports for TODAY from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XpNs8Z

Footage of packed pool party at Houston club draws criticism

"You are forcing us to step in for public health reasons to say no, we’re not going to allow that," the city's mayor said of businesses not following rules. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZBxxXY

Trump threatens RNC move if attendance limited

The president said the Democratic governor was still in a "shutdown mood" and threatened to move the RNC from the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zjtIvO

A 'perfect storm' for car break-ins: Vehicle theft spikes across the U.S. amid COVID-19 pandemic

“You might as well put a sticker on the window that says ‘come take my stuff,’" said an exasperated Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County sheriff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e9fwnM

A 'new Cold War?' China blames U.S. for growing tensions

The ratcheting up of tensions comes as Beijing is hounded by questions over alleged missteps in its initial response to contain the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gjpjJR

The coronavirus is threatening diversity in academia

Colleges are laying off their adjunct faculty, which mostly consists of women and people of color. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egz3CD

Faith, family and plasma: How one man survived 'the horror of COVID-19'

Doctors told Ron Panzok's family to prepare for his death. They refused. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0BK9V

Faith, family and plasma: How one man survived 'the horror of COVID-19'

Doctors told Ron Panzok's family to prepare for his death. They refused. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0BK9V

'I'm looking for the truth': States face criticism for COVID-19 data cover-ups

The public must be given complete and accurate information about the coronavirus pandemic, experts said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egi57p

A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes

Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ejS0Vk

Hundreds of young students say K-12 schools mishandled their sex assault cases

Federal investigations uncovered schools that failed to meet the most basic legal requirements — like having someone in charge of Title IX. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAsaEt

Trump's COVID-19 lies echo Soviet leaders. It's time for an American 'perestroika.'

The United States could likely learn a great deal from the Soviet Union’s attempted program of serious reconstruction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAqcnn

ICU doctor finds time to create, donate wellness bags for health workers

“Yes, they're treating people, but it's also important to take care of themselves,” Gayatri Malhotra-Gupta said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3edOFXC

Peter King on how the NFL can fix its 'broken system' for minority hiring

Peter King confronts the NFL's minority hiring problem—and how to fix it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gknYCr

Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning win 'Champions for Charity' golf match against Brady, Mickelson

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning hung on to defeat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, 1 up, to win The Match: Champions for Charity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZAquyn

Republican groups sue California over expanded mail-in voting

A GOP official called the state's effort “radical” and a “recipe for disaster that would create more opportunities for fraud.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XuRxZD

With campuses shut down indefinitely, students question if tuition is worth the price

As the coronavirus pandemic forces universities to move classes online, some students say they might as well enroll someplace cheaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ka5PW

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

The case could have deep ramifications in the crucial battleground state that has an estimated 774,000 disenfranchised felons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2A5Jk65

Eddie Sutton, Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 84

Sutton took Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State to the NCAA Tournament, the first coach to ever take four different teams to the college tournament. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e6Q9TA

Trump gutted the checks on his power when they were most needed

Analysis: Trump's intervention with the FDA, and the lucrative contract awarded to Battelle, are the latest exhibit of how and why he sees oversight as a political enemy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LR2a3s

Blood flow recovers faster than brain in micro strokes

Neurobiologists show that increased blood flow to the brain is not an accurate indicator of neuronal recovery after a microscopic stroke. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gi7Lh9

Blood flow recovers faster than brain in micro strokes

Neurobiologists show that increased blood flow to the brain is not an accurate indicator of neuronal recovery after a microscopic stroke. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gi7Lh9

Cell reproduction dogma challenged

Meiosis is essential to sexual reproduction. For almost 15 years, it has been commonly held that retinoic acid, a molecule derived from vitamin A, triggers meiosis in mammalian germ cells. Yet new research demonstrates that meiosis in mice begins and proceeds normally even in the absence of retinoic acid. These findings set the stage for new research in the field of reproductive biology. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XDXZxx

Spike in businesses filing for bankruptcy

In just two weeks, some of the best-known brands in America declared they were entering Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and closing outlets across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAcWPQ

Netanyahu stands trial on corruption charges

Netanyahu has been charged with one count of bribery and three counts of fraud and breach of trust. He denies any wrongdoing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zgYxRN

Spike in businesses filing for bankruptcy

In just two weeks, some of the best-known brands in America declared they were entering Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and closing outlets across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAcWPQ

Cell reproduction dogma challenged

Meiosis is essential to sexual reproduction. For almost 15 years, it has been commonly held that retinoic acid, a molecule derived from vitamin A, triggers meiosis in mammalian germ cells. Yet new research demonstrates that meiosis in mice begins and proceeds normally even in the absence of retinoic acid. These findings set the stage for new research in the field of reproductive biology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XDXZxx

Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannons at protest against proposed security law

'China wants to control us. We just want to be ourselves and live with our freedoms, so that’s why we are here,' one protester told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eqSKrN

Trump's voter fraud tweets suggest a dangerous election contingency plan

Trump seems to think that the more eligible Americans he can prevent from voting, the better his chances of being re-elected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36sNtNt

A feel-good ad from Facebook boasts a coronavirus group. But it's not quite what it seems.

Facebook’s coronavirus ads have primarily promoted groups, focused on feel-good subjects including cheering the frontline, or sewing face masks, or parenting under quarantine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ebTcK8

Family farm finds a new way to stay afloat

“What's important is that you plan, and, even if your plans go awry, you don't move in fear," EliYahu Ysrael said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WW42hu

COVID-19 is costing drug cartels millions

Statewide lockdown orders have disrupted the traffickers’ operations, making it more difficult to launder money and move cash across the border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bVftul

North Korea's Kim vows to further bolster nuclear war deterrence: state media

"Taken at the meeting were crucial measures for considerably increasing the firepower strike ability of the artillery pieces," KCNA reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M7nlyt

'A wake-up call': How the pandemic has Native Americans turning to the earth

A "Seeds and Sheep" project in Utah is one of many innovative programs seeking to help Native communities become more food sovereign and self-reliant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bYsmDJ

Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair questions Trump's coronavirus strategy

"The most important thing at a time like this is to say, ‘How do you bring the world together?’” Blair told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WY47BB

Period hygiene products are essential. Two students make sure those in need have access.

“Many of our students rely on their schools for these products and we need to make sure that this resource isn’t torn away from students during distance learning,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ghY2HO

How lockdown works in a town with one of the world's most complex borders

“In this town, of course you have the Dutch part and the Belgium part,” said Sarah Bakker. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ggEjYQ

We will memorialize our COVID-19 dead. History suggests this is how.

Tourism sites associated with mass death are so common that cities accommodate the impulse. This is what history suggests we will do about COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bZiCJF

When one is enough: How I got past social pressure to have another child

Now I squirm when someone asks if I have "just" one child. The question implies that something — or rather, someone — is missing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAVBGn

New short film 'Out' features Pixar's first gay main character

The film follows Greg, who is nervous about moving in with his boyfriend because he's not out to his parents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WVBg0y

Young mother mysteriously vanished from Atlanta in 2011 following altercation with boyfriend

Athena Curry, 20, was last seen on May 27, 2011, at her boyfriend’s house on Beecher Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Her boyfriend, Yusef Mujahid told authorities they got into an argument and she stormed out of the house, leaving their 16-month-old son behind. She did not have a car and did not take anything with her. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eb82k4

Trump's inspector general purge is egregiously harmful — and he's not even hiding it

The president has shown his hand, his closest allies have spoken and the crackdowns on inspectors general have intensified. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WWJyoR

Biden strikes a populist tone but stops short of embracing Warren's economic plans

The apparent Democratic nominee weighed in this week on some signature policies of his primary season rival — and rumored vice presidential contender. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bZMOnI

Hollywood sends video love to Brooklyn doctors

The conspiracy of kindness has been going on quietly at Maimonides Medical Center for months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ANlTP4

We can't just keep ignoring all the black men who report being sexually assaulted

Stereotypes about black men as hypersexual and uniquely violent means that, when they are abused, they regularly face scorn and disbelief. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cSmJZ4

Want to help save the oyster industry? Eat bigger ones, some farmers and chefs say.

“The fact that oyster farmers are suffering so much has to do with the restaurant business,” Blue Hill at Stone Barns Chef Dan Barber said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ghHPlS

Coronavirus concerns show increased need, demand for home care, experts say

With hospitals filling up with coronavirus patients, experts said the pandemic has highlighted the increased need and importance of care in the home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XrsJ4s

Taliban leverages pandemic to burnish image as violence in Afghanistan surges

“Some districts don’t have doctors,” said Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghan Analysts Network. “It’s confusing, it’s a mess.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bQefQY

Adding blend of spices to meal may help reduce inflammation:Study

The findings were published in the ‘Journal of Nutrition’ from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/36vjEf9

Trump, Jeff Sessions feud on Twitter

"Alabama, do not trust Jeff Sessions," the president said, to which Sessions said that the voters would pick the state's next senator, not Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egqZlz

How to choose the best laptop for college

We consulted an expert in education technology to help guide you to the best laptop for you (or the student in your life) from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZsqVuL

Class of 2020 shares its graduation stories

10 high school and 10 college graduates discuss how they plan to celebrate a graduation season unlike any other. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XgjfsQ

Coronavirus vaccine: This week's update from Moderna, Inovio and more

Early progress has been reported on several vaccine efforts, as scientists around the world scramble to test ways to protect people from the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36prTJJ

Hertz files for bankruptcy protection

"No business is built for zero revenue," the car rental company says as it struggles because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e5AQKK

'Here is the check:' Trump's press secretary shows off president's check, bank info and all

Clearly visible was an address for his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and other personal details, like accounting and routing numbers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gcQMN7

Hertz files for bankruptcy protection

"No business is built for zero revenue," the car rental company says as it struggles because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e5AQKK

Hair stylist exposed 84 people to virus

Health officials were tracking down 91 people who were potentially exposed to determine if they've developed COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AUqBuA

Charges dropped against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

Taylor was killed by police executing a search warrant. The boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired his weapon, injuring an officer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrXFnW

White House, State Dept. fail to turn over documents related to firing of watchdog

Congressional investigators believe the watchdog's firing was direct retaliation for Steve Linick pursuing an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZvG8en

In Los Angeles County, July 4 could mean freedom from lockdown

Experts say the coronavirus pandemic has stabilized enough to begin the process of economic recovery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfzDlw

How Ramadan in a pandemic made me rethink my relationship with fasting — and God

My hope is that Muslims have not spent this Ramadan counting down the hours before darkness, but instead have used the time to practice mercy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gdHqRi

How these Jewish leaders are flipping the narrative on religious freedom and lockdown

To practice our faith, and live as Americans, we need to observe both the religious command to protect lives and the civic command to vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AMl7Sq

Justice Department joins push against Illinois coronavirus restrictions

DOJ suggested Gov. Pritzker has exceeded his authority with his stay at home orders, and also sent a warning letter to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LO8mZU

In Los Angeles County, July 4 could mean freedom from lockdown

Experts say the coronavirus pandemic has stabilized enough to begin the process of economic recovery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfzDlw

Rival gang members in the same prison cell? A look inside a controversial move

While gang members called a truce, critics said the government's move was abusive amid the coronavirus pandemic — and may even boost the gangs' power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tu0i4Z

Over 18,000 Chinese Americans served in WWII. A long-awaited honor ceremony is delayed.

In 2018, more than 18,000 Chinese American vets were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, but the pandemic has delayed formal presentation of the award. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zWxlYu

Americans are burned out working from home. Here's how to cope

According to a Monster.com survey, 51 percent of respondents admitted to experiencing burnout while working from home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TlTCpp

Congress' coronavirus relief battle lines

Mitch McConnell is demanding liability protections for employers and a cut to jobless benefits. Democrats have passed the HEROES Act and want a GOP counteroffer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WQHheV

Will the coronavirus spell the end for most fine dining restaurants?

Innovative chefs and their establishments shape the way we eat, drink, produce and think about food today. It's unclear what happens if that's gone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cVyi1N

This is the real scandal the State Department IG should have been investigating

Steve Linick's dismissal is raising questions about a massive arms deal, but there's much more U.S. policy that needs to be examined. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZqQbBy

Flynn's name was never 'masked' in FBI report on phone call with Russian

Republicans have questioned why Michael Flynn's name was "unmasked," or revealed in an FBI report, but it turns out it was never masked in the first place. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Xm5qZZ

Pelosi: Voting in the United States 'is under assault'

The House speaker called for the Senate to pass the House Democrats' latest stimulus package, which would expand funds for mail-in voting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WQAKAT

Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief

After intial reservations, senators warmed to Ratcliffe as they grew concerned about upheaval in the intelligence community and wanted a permanent, confirmed director. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WQmLLz

Smoke inhalation blamed in California dive boat fire tragedy

A sheriff's official said black soot and toxicology tests showed evidence of smoke inhalation in the Labor Day weekend fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TJRpV5

The case for feminist foreign policy

Isolationism hasn't helped the pandemic. Empathy and putting people first has. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ynr47y

Smoke inhalation blamed in California dive boat fire tragedy

A sheriff's official said black soot and toxicology tests showed evidence of smoke inhalation in the Labor Day weekend fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TJRpV5

Mississippi church fighting coronavirus restrictions burned to the ground

"Bet you stay home now you hypokrits" was written in parking lot at church that had sued the city over its public health orders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bNe5d6

Man arrested in beating of Detroit nursing home patient

A 75-year-old patient at a Detroit facility was attacked and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LM9v4j

Trump spotted wearing mask during Ford tour but refuses to wear it in front of press cameras

"I didn't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it," Trump told reporters. He did wear a mask in part of the visit to the plant, which is making ventilators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XhvWU9

'Hundreds of millions' in bogus jobless benefits paid out to imposters

Washington officials said the state is working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and try to recover the money. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36lWTKq

Man killed during Zoom call, police say

The victim's son fled and was arrested, police said. Multiple witnesses who had been on Zoom reported the attack, they said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g6IPsZ

University of California system drops SAT, ACT requirements for applicants

The school is developing a new test that “better aligns with the content the university expects incoming students to have mastered." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2A3tIQc

Supreme Court won't put transgender inmate's surgery on hold

Adree Edmo can continue getting pre-surgical treatments this year while Idaho officials wait to hear if the high court will consider their appeal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tu4kKn

Preventing 'cytokine storm' may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms

A clinical trial in people with the new coronavirus is testing a drug that may halt an overactive immune response before it ramps up. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xi4ciq

Preventing 'cytokine storm' may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms

A clinical trial in people with the new coronavirus is testing a drug that may halt an overactive immune response before it ramps up. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xi4ciq

Early release of Trump associates shows how unfair prison system is, experts say

Just a small fraction of prisoners have been sent home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Many others lack legal help and connections to make their case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zllsuX

Eighth Amazon warehouse worker dies from COVID-19

The female employee worked at the fulfillment center outside Cleveland in North Randall, Ohio. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cWr1yw

Restaurants rebel against delivery apps as cities crack down on fees

One restaurateur gives each bag a personal touch, printing out a small note with a simple message: Grubhub orders are killing his business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tqxo5C

A 'lifeline' in the pandemic, community news battles to survive

"Everyone is in survival mode at a time when there is a great demand to stay informed and connected." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bO7HlW

'OK wallet': Young women fire back at misogynistic name-calling on TikTok

"OK wallet" is a type of language reversal that social movements have used for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g2IGGO

Trump's factory tours could be putting workers, local areas at risk, say experts

Public health experts warn that the president's coronavirus-themed trips to swing states could bring a higher risk of the virus to the communities he visits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tq5GpM

Drug overdose deaths drop in U.S. as other deaths of despair rise, report finds

Once thought of as mainly affecting middle-age white Americans, deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide are increasing in many communities of color. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNi9Q8

The 'Hunger Games' trilogy was ahead of its time. The new prequel? Not so much.

Dystopian fantasy can center male protagonists without making excuses for the patriarchy. Sadly, this does not. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ToFbkv

Over half of LGBTQ Europeans are not out about their identities, report finds

A survey of 140,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Europe found "hate and inequality remain a major challenge." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XfelMJ

Charli XCX says she's been in 'fragile state' since releasing album

The artist said she "ignored" her mental health while working on "How I'm Feeling Now." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cOpzhS

1 in 4 Latinos know someone who has been infected with COVID-19, poll says

Among those, one third know someone who died because of the coronavirus, according to a Latino Decisions poll from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zhrmNF

2 arrested during investigation into sisters found dead under bridge

The women were found with bags over their heads, and police say it appeared they had been dropped from the bridge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36pwjAo

2 arrested during investigation into sisters found dead under bridge

The women were found with bags over their heads, and police say it appeared they had been dropped from the bridge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36pwjAo

Silicon Valley is enamored with a new app. But you're probably not allowed in, for now.

Clubhouse is the buzzy new social app of 2020, freshly valued at $100 million. There's a waitlist to get in. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eg1BfR

Guidance on church reopenings held up in dispute between CDC, White House

There has been a struggle over CDC guidelines, with the White House expressing concerns that the CDC’s guidelines are too restrictive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LMQluY

With higher ed in limbo, students are switching to community colleges

As the coronavirus pandemic forces universities to move classes online, some students say they might as well enroll someplace cheaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ka5PW

Two struck in Arizona shooting

A state senator who said he witnessed the shooting described the weapon as an AR-15 rifle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNhf64

FedEx drivers fired after posting video of confrontation with customer

“We just apologized but he kept escalating the situation,” one of the drivers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cQfwbP

Two struck in Arizona shooting

A state senator who said he witnessed the shooting described the weapon as an AR-15 rifle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNhf64

Palestinian president cuts security ties with Israel over West Bank annexation plans

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was not sure “what to make of” Abbas’ announcement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ga6tVx

USS Theodore Roosevelt returns to sea after coronavirus outbreak

The ship was moored for testing after a coronavirus outbreak. One sailor died of COVID-19 complications in April. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WNySc3

Former White House employee who served 11 presidents dies of coronavirus at 91

Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, who began working at the White House in 1957, was "a lovely man," former President George W. Bush told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ehg5vZ

Woman attacked by bison at Yellowstone

The visitor got too close to the animal but refused medical transport, park officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e5xJm0

Connecticut trooper on leave after profane rant caught on camera

The driver was pulled over for speeding and briefly placed in handcuff but was not issued any citations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZlgiKc

Brutal beating in Iowa should be investigated as hate crime, NAACP says

A black man was leaving his girlfriend's house when he was attacked by white men who accused him of being a burglar, according to the civil rights organization. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zVtqLv

Trump's trip to the Hill was all about campaign, not coronavirus

At a lunch with Republican senators, Trump focused on poll numbers, Joe Biden and telling senators they need to toughen up or they’ll lose in November from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e4XKlI

U.S. births fall, and virus could drive them down more

Last year saw the fewest number of newborns in the U.S. in 35 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tkovu8

Peas and quiet? In times of turbulence, Americans turn to gardening

As people shelter in place and worry about the cost and availability of groceries, many have found reassurance and relaxation in the timeless ritual of planting, watering and tending gardens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XcFG23

Inside Mexico’s fight against coronavirus

NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Mexico City, where practicing social distancing can be difficult and its health care system is already overburdened. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XbLjO2

Justice Department warns California about church restrictions

The Justice Department states in a letter that a stay-at-home order doesn't appear to treat churches and other activities the same. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ToIJ67

Subcellular chatter regulates longevity

As people get older, they often feel less energetic, mobile or active. This may be due in part to a decline in mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside of our cells, which provide energy and regulate metabolism. In fact, mitochondria decline with age not only in humans, but in many species. Why they do so is not well understood. Scientists set out to understand how mitochondrial function is diminished with age and to find factors that prevent this process. They found that communication between mitochondria and other parts of the cell plays a key role. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcMKvt

Pompeo's elite taxpayer-funded dinners raise new concerns

The secretary of state's exclusive "Madison Dinners" have featured guest lists heavy on influencers but light on diplomatic invitees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g8mdIi

Anti-abortion movement paid 'Jane Roe' thousands to switch sides, documentary reveals

“I took their money and they put me out in front of the cameras,” Norma McCorvey says in new doc “AKA Jane Roe.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bNpBoX

Subcellular chatter regulates longevity

As people get older, they often feel less energetic, mobile or active. This may be due in part to a decline in mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside of our cells, which provide energy and regulate metabolism. In fact, mitochondria decline with age not only in humans, but in many species. Why they do so is not well understood. Scientists set out to understand how mitochondrial function is diminished with age and to find factors that prevent this process. They found that communication between mitochondria and other parts of the cell plays a key role. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcMKvt

Comedy club performances provide insights on how robots, humans connect via humor

A robot comic is more funny when it has good timing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36fplxC

How to improve the pneumococcus vaccine

Pneumococcus kills 1 million children annually according to the World Health Organization. The key to the pathogen's virulence is its thick sugar capsule, which is also the active ingredient in vaccines. Different strains have different capsules. Researchers just identified a new capsule for the pneumococcus -- the 100th to be found after more than a century of research on the pathogen. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cPCoZ9

How to improve the pneumococcus vaccine

Pneumococcus kills 1 million children annually according to the World Health Organization. The key to the pathogen's virulence is its thick sugar capsule, which is also the active ingredient in vaccines. Different strains have different capsules. Researchers just identified a new capsule for the pneumococcus -- the 100th to be found after more than a century of research on the pathogen. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cPCoZ9

Dairy-rich diet linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure

Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as the cluster of factors that heighten cardiovascular disease risk (metabolic syndrome), finds a large international study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XbSKF1

Location, location, location: The cell membrane facilitates RAS protein interactions

Many cancer medications fail to effectively target the most commonly mutated cancer genes in humans, called RAS. Now, scientists have uncovered details into how normal RAS interacts with mutated RAS and other proteins in living cells for the first time. The findings could aid in the development of better RAS-targeted cancer therapeutics. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZjTOt1

Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth

It's not just the presence of bacteria that can lead to disease; their spatial arrangement also matters. When scientists examined the bacteria that causes tooth decay, they found it 'shields' itself under blankets of sugars and other bacteria in a crown-like arrangement, helping it evade antimicrobials and concentrate its tooth-damaging acids. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X8HOb4

Charli XCX's DIY coronavirus album could be one of 2020's defining moments

The album's contradictions make for one of the most fascinating listens of this release season, a work-from-home project that could become one of the defining albums of this era. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WLttST

Dairy-rich diet linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure

Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as the cluster of factors that heighten cardiovascular disease risk (metabolic syndrome), finds a large international study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XbSKF1

Location, location, location: The cell membrane facilitates RAS protein interactions

Many cancer medications fail to effectively target the most commonly mutated cancer genes in humans, called RAS. Now, scientists have uncovered details into how normal RAS interacts with mutated RAS and other proteins in living cells for the first time. The findings could aid in the development of better RAS-targeted cancer therapeutics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZjTOt1

Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth

It's not just the presence of bacteria that can lead to disease; their spatial arrangement also matters. When scientists examined the bacteria that causes tooth decay, they found it 'shields' itself under blankets of sugars and other bacteria in a crown-like arrangement, helping it evade antimicrobials and concentrate its tooth-damaging acids. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X8HOb4

How experiencing traumatic stress leads to aggression

Traumatic stress can cause aggression by strengthening two brain pathways involved in emotion, according to new research. Targeting those pathways via deep brain stimulation may stymie aggression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WOG3Rz

The brain's facial recognition area doesn't differentiate outgroup members

A quirk in how the brain processes faces makes it harder to tell members of a racial outgroup apart, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LHgzix

Early visual experience drives precise alignment of cortical networks for binocular vision

Researchers identify three distinct cortical representations that develop independent of visual experience but undergo experience-dependent reshaping, an essential part of cortical network alignment and maturation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LILMls

Early visual experience drives precise alignment of cortical networks for binocular vision

Researchers identify three distinct cortical representations that develop independent of visual experience but undergo experience-dependent reshaping, an essential part of cortical network alignment and maturation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LILMls

Technology makes brain and other tissues elastic and lasting for easier imaging

By making brain and other tissues reversibly stretchable or compressible, a new technology called 'ELAST' allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Tia6yU

Climate change threatens progress in cancer control

Climate change threatens prospects for further progress in cancer prevention and control, increasing exposure to cancer risk factors and impacting access to cancer care, according to a new commentary. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X4hy1m

Technology makes brain and other tissues elastic and lasting for easier imaging

By making brain and other tissues reversibly stretchable or compressible, a new technology called 'ELAST' allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Tia6yU

Climate change threatens progress in cancer control

Climate change threatens prospects for further progress in cancer prevention and control, increasing exposure to cancer risk factors and impacting access to cancer care, according to a new commentary. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X4hy1m

'Factually incorrect': Medical journal rebuts Trump's claims about the WHO

“This statement is factually incorrect,” the general medical journal, responded in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WMXp1c

Pier 1 Imports to wind down its business after not finding a buyer

Online furniture companies such as Wayfair have been eating into Pier 1's sales. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36bO3ik

Contact tracing apps are off to a slow start in the U.S.

The state with the highest known rate of participation so far is South Dakota, where last week about 2 percent of residents had the Care19 app on their phones. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZmBa3F

Even in these unprecedented times, Trump's playbook never changes

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LD5Jdk

Pelosi slams Trump for taking hydroxychloroquine, calls him 'morbidly obese'

The FDA warns against the drug's outside of a hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WIEzrJ

EasyJet hack leaves 9 million customer details exposed

The budget European airline, which has seen its fleet grounded by coronavirus, said the unauthorized access to its systems had been closed off. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WI0mjw

Religious exemptions are gutting civil rights protections, advocacy groups warn

The Trump administration's expansion of "religious freedom" is coming at the expense of LGBTQ rights, according to a report by three civil rights groups. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zi9f52

COVID-19: Deepika Padukone has joined hands with Instagram to curate a ‘Wellness Guide’

This is a part of Instagram’s new feature to keep people inspired during these tough times from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3e2wns6

Pandemic etiquette: How to not be a 'coronavirus jerk'

"While we do see courage and kindness, we also see people who act out in an aggressive, offensive or inappropriate manner, both in-person and online.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X1kkok

White House portrait unveiling may be the latest casualty of the political divide

The traditional White House portrait unveiling may be skipped for the first time in decades amid bad blood between Trump and Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WImr18

CDC's vague new reopening guide may please Trump, but it's terrible for America

Ambiguity in these circumstances is not neutral. It is harmful. And we deserve better. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TkjdPl

Mom who paid $400,000 to get son into UCLA is sentenced

Xiaoning Sui, a Canadian resident, was sentenced to time served, about five months, and fined $250,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WLtnuK

Four firefighters remain in hospital after Los Angeles explosion

Seven Los Angeles firefighters who had been hospitalized after being enveloped in a fireball have been discharged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TkZSxx

Trump admin taps startup to build nation's 1st stockpile of key drug ingredients

The $354 million project is designed to shore up the drug supply chain and reduce the country's dependence on foreign manufacturers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zn7zax

Trump admin taps startup to build nation's 1st stockpile of key drug ingredients

The $354 million project is designed to shore up the drug supply chain and reduce the country's dependence on foreign manufacturers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zn7zax

Trump threatens to make WHO funding freeze permanent

In a letter, the president accuses WHO of missteps and a "lack of independence" from China, where the coronavirus outbreak began. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WHcnFK

Julianne Hough's endometriosis tips a timely reminder that stars are not doctors

Endometriosis isn't a disease subject to the whims and behavior of its host — it is very real and very painful, and love and kindness alone are unlikely to reverse it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cEP7Oe

Authorities release footage of massive block party in Florida that turned violent

The release came after a local newspaper quoted partygoers saying authorities had unfairly targeted black attendees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zUqQ8f

Authorities release footage of massive block party in Florida that turned violent

The release came after a local newspaper quoted partygoers saying authorities had unfairly targeted black attendees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zUqQ8f

GOP governors balk at being used in ad by Kentucky Democrat

Mike DeWine and Larry Hogan balk at being used in ad by Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath, which attacks Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/369bRU8

For Latinos who've lost jobs or risk losing businesses, a list of resources

A greater share of Hispanics work in sectors that have been hard hit by coronavirus shutdowns, like hospitality, dining and retail, and many are small business owners. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cJhwTo

FBI: Pensacola gunman prodded by al Qaeda to attack

US officials said from the beginning that they considered the attack an act of terrorism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/369268x

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows it can produce an immune response

Early results from a phase 1 trial showed the vaccine was safe and prompted an immune response in humans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LETtJy

Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Neuroscientists have discovered that an enzyme called HDAC1 is critical for repairing age-related DNA damage to genes involved in memory and other cognitive functions. HDAC1 is often diminished in both Alzheimer's patients and in normally aging adults, and the study suggests restoring it could have positive benefits for both groups. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36aocaA

Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Neuroscientists have discovered that an enzyme called HDAC1 is critical for repairing age-related DNA damage to genes involved in memory and other cognitive functions. HDAC1 is often diminished in both Alzheimer's patients and in normally aging adults, and the study suggests restoring it could have positive benefits for both groups. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36aocaA

It's not just quarantine that's getting us down — it's decision fatigue, too

Experts explain why decision fatigue and cognitive overload are so overwhelming, and how we can gain control. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ycZp9r

Fearing Trump's green card policy, families with immigrants may opt out of coronavirus care

Families that include someone without a green card, fearing Trump's "public charge" rule, may avoid programs that include coronavirus testing and care, a study found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AF9LzK

Many Americans are unaware of the coronavirus-related financial assistance that's available to them

80 percent of unemployed Americans say they haven’t reached out for relief measures, according to Credit Karma. Here’s what you may qualify for. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X8GVPS

Study on body posture: Can powerful poses improve self-confidence in children?

A dominant body posture may help children to feel more confident in school. These are the findings of a new study by psychologists. The study provides initial evidence that simple poses can help students feel better at school. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cHgmHT

From touchless payments to 'quarantined' returns, the retail experience may be forever changed

“They are ensuring that customers wear PPE or follow social distancing but I will only go to a store in dire circumstances,” one shopper said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/368l5jm

Taiwan's LGBTQ streaming platform GagaOOLala launches worldwide

Its launch comes a week before the one-year anniversary of the day Taiwan became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g0f8JV

Italy reopens shops, restaurants as 10-week lockdown eases

"We could wait for a vaccine, but we can’t afford it," the Italian prime minister said of the new easing of the lockdown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dTYTfE

Peter King: How NFL's most challenged team is handling distance learning reality

For Matt Rhule and these Panthers, the obstacle-filled offseason fits what they face. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yWGtfz

Husband of mom who vanished on Mother's Day: 'We'll do whatever it takes' to find her

Suzanne Morphew of Maysville, Colorado, went for a bike ride on May 10 and never came back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TdRb83

WHO faces global call for coronavirus investigation at key summit

The video conference focused on cooperation on vaccines, treatments and testing has already been marred by a blame game over the handling of the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TfT8km

Experts: COVID-19 has shown U.S., U.K. are vulnerable to biological terrorism

The coronavirus raises questions about the West's ability to cope with pandemics and whether labs are secure. What could terrorists do with a pathogen? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZdJ2V7

Crowds of people rarely obey rules and signage. COVID-19 won't change that.

As an event planner, my job is to anticipate what it will take to get a crowd to go where you want and do what you want. I never rely on good intentions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LCpkKD

Obama slams Trump administration's leadership amid coronavirus pandemic

“A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge,” former President Barack Obama said an during the first of two online commencement ceremonies Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZbAu18

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' has a triumphant finale — but a depressing takeaway

Michael Jordan had his time. And it was a great time. And while I’m glad it happened, I’m also ready to move on. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z6JpWV

Tropical Storm Arthur crawls closer to North Carolina coast

Arthur formed Saturday, marking the sixth straight year that a named storm has developed before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X79EEt

Criminal investigation underway into Los Angeles warehouse explosion

Eleven firefighters were injured after walking into a burning building that contained highly flammable butane. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZakzQB

'Matrix' co-creator Lilly Wachowski slams Ivanka Trump, Elon Musk for using her movie reference

The internet dust-up came after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO tweeted, "Take the red pill" with an emoji of a red rose. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TfOymg

Biden plans to pick a female running mate. Would it make a difference if she's black?

Analysis: The former vice president is undertaking a very public selection process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZildM5

Pelosi: 'No red lines' for bill to help struggling state and local governments

Pelosi said strong Labor Department guidelines, included in the HEROES Act, would protect workers and employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36dKqsj

Space Force dedicates mission launch to pandemic workers and victims

The secretive space plane included an Air Force satellite to be deployed in space and two NASA experiments in its cargo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X0fkQK

House passes $3T 'HEROES' aid package as U.S. death toll nears 90,000

Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zOFP3u

Coronavirus blame game threatens to mar World Health Assembly

"The principal spoiler at this event, I think, is going to be the United States," said Mukesh Kapila. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yXlF7I

Israel's first 'power-sharing' government is sworn in

In an unprecedented power-sharing agreement, the two lawmakers agreed to split the three-year term with each serving as prime minister for 18 months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/367G4CZ

Brides-to-be start online support groups after their wedding plans change

“I didn’t want anyone to feel like that they had to hold back or that they would be judged for a decision,” Brittany Beckmann said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZaDmuZ

White House adviser blames CDC for letting 'the country down' with early testing snags

Trump trade adviser and Defense Production Act coordinator Peter Navarro also pushed for economic reopening, saying downturn is "going to kill more people than the virus." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cFHCqp

Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida, inches towards East Coast

Forecasts say Arthur will stay well offshore of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina on Sunday and then approach the North Carolina coast on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zO24Ha

Leisure, hospitality decline sends shockwaves

Most of those losses came from food services. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bLcsNa

It's hard to flee from your domestic abuser during a coronavirus lockdown

During the COVID-19 lockdown, calls for help to domestic violence hotlines have grown shorter and more frantic. One woman shared her story with NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TfvVyT

'Unprecedented': States face hundreds of billions in lost revenue, NBC News finds

More than 30 states were surveyed to get a detailed picture of the coronavirus-caused crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/364oQ9J

My COVID-19 nightmare: How cruise ships became floating prisons for crew members

Crew members like myself have not been treated with dignity. Working for a cruise ship shouldn't mean being sent to a floating prison for an indefinite period of time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WGf0I6

Doctors couldn't help them with endless COVID-19 symptoms. So they turned to one another.

Connecting with others online has brought "relief, excitement, sadness that somebody else knows what you're going through." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3679jFX

The week the White House was masked

Behind the scenes: Following a memo last week requiring anyone entering the West Wing to cover their face, staffers headed en masse to the medical office to pick up masks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TaDBCI

China's ambassador to Israel found dead at his home

A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry told NBC News that they were seeking “solid information” about what happened. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZcZq8y

Running out of shows to binge? Hollywood is scrambling to meet content demand

“It’s laughable to say there is a schedule set,” one media analyst said. “There are so many up-in-the-air questions.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fYrfY7

'Look, Ma, no hands!': Finding new ways to open the door

Doorknobs are out as entrepreneurs, engineers and architects design hands-free doors to reduce the spread of disease. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zKq4ed

Pompeo advised firing of State Department watchdog, White House official says

The secretary of state "recommended the move and President Trump agreed," the official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dPHvbS

Pioneering sportscaster Phyllis George dies

She covered the NFL when few women did. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/365aCoY

Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery helped release video of incident, lawyer says

“[Greg] wanted the public to know the truth. That he and his son were not white supremacists driving in a pick-up truck with a confederate flag," Alan Tucker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LyCkkx

Multiple firefighters 'down' in L.A. blaze

The situation prompted first responders at the scene to make a "mayday" distress call, according to the LAFD. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z75Jjd

Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery helped release video of incident, lawyer says

“[Greg] wanted the public to know the truth. That he and his son were not white supremacists driving in a pick-up truck with a confederate flag," Alan Tucker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LyCkkx

NYC tourist arrested in Hawaii after Instagram pics showed him at beach

Tarique Peters, 23, allegedly posted numerous photos of himself as he walked around Waikiki, went to the beach with a surfboard and sunbathed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZaT75m

Minimum legal age for cannabis use should be 19, study suggests

The optimal minimum legal age for non-medical cannabis use is 19 years of age, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z6kDGe

Designing flexible and stretchable single crystal electronic systems

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in collaboration with a Purdue team have discovered that certain crystals are more flexible and stretchable compared to current materials used for electronic applications. These new materials could therefore be used for making sensors and in robotics. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cE186v

Europe's 10 most LGBTQ-friendly countries

ILGA-Europe ranked 49 European countries based on how their laws and policies affect the lives of LGBTQ people. Find out which nations topped the list. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T9DkQk

High-profile Rwandan fugitive accused of funding genocide arrested in France

"The arrest of Félicien Kabuga today is a reminder that those responsible for genocide can be brought to account, even 26 years after their crimes." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tb4W7v

The best Memorial Day grill sales to shop now

Find discounts on multi-burner gas grills, small pellet grills, electric grills and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dUKvE3

In NYC, indigenous Mexicans battle virus and language bias

After the deaths of several community members from COVID-19, "their greatest fear is to end up in a mass grave in New York City, far from home." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z0OoIw

Hundreds of villages locked down in northeastern China after new coronavirus outbreak

Over 1,000 residential buildings have also been quarantined in Shulan, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X6igLC

Manufacturing workers sound alarm on COVID-19 outbreaks

“Nobody did a thing until after there were positive cases,” a former plant worker in North Dakota told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WCLrHm

Masks and video chats keep us safe from COVID-19. They also keep me from hearing.

The things we need to stop the spread of this disease are also limiting the ability of deaf and hard-of-hearing people to fully participate in society. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dLXKXi

Major Supreme Court opinions set to be released: DACA, Trump's taxes, gay rights, abortion

Due to the coronavirus, the potentially landmark rulings will be posted online, not distributed at the court, which is closed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bEIQAR

Strong relationships boost physical activity in older adults: Study

The research studied 1,193 adults and the results were published in the ‘Journal of Aging and Physical Activity’ from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3cEL4kT

Experts warn of 2020 'meltdown' over election funding

“There is a real significant risk to the integrity of the election if we don’t invest now in our election infrastructure.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dRTjuo

An unholy alliance of anti-lockdown and anti-vaxxer protesters threatens America

These groups have converged to spread the same dangerous and self-defeating message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z9waza

Ex-Green Beret captured in Venezuela believed U.S. backed overthrow plot: family

Luke Denman would have never knowingly participated in a rogue operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his relatives say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T7beoM

New Zealand may be cast as Hollywood savior during pandemic

It may not be long before cameras roll again on the "Avatar" sequels, and more Hollywood projects may look to "Middle-earth" as a film location. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lw3595

National park closings gave wildlife room to roam. Rangers advise caution amid reopenings.

At national parks, rangers ready for reopening as bears are wandering empty roads and tortoises are sunning themselves on tarmac. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z1FNW7

His father died from the coronavirus. Now he wonders: Is he to blame?

A haunting feeling afflicts those who believe that in the fog of the coronavirus’ early spread, they unwittingly exposed the people they loved the most. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z39EgL

Soccer kicks off in Germany as first major sports league reopens amid pandemic

“Whenever you can get back out on the pitch with a ball, you're happy,” U.S. international Tyler Adams told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/364VGqK

Wave of 'vaccine nationalism' hinders global efforts to stop coronavirus

Analysis: "If your country develops the vaccine before anyone else, immediately exporting it to another country is not a vote-winner," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZaG6sm

Trump fires State Department watchdog

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Eliot L. Engel said the inspector general had been looking into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bDxn4D

Mom of 'The Flash' actor Logan Williams, 16, says he died after opioid overdose

The young actor had battled drug addiction for the past three years, she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T7CQu8

Autopsy: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash had no drugs, alcohol in his system

The causes of death for all nine people aboard was blunt trauma, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office ruled. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AvM7Wd

If the White House won't heed scientists, Congress will. But we need our own.

With nonpartisan experts sidelined, information gets channeled through lobbyists, anonymously funded front groups and special interests. Let's stop that. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ZdL9V

Lockdown protesters shout 'be like Sweden' — but Swedes say they are missing the point

"The Swedish strategy is very much relying on the individual’s trust in the state," one Swede told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yRntiy

Trump admin weighs suspending foreign students program, prompting backlash from business, tech

The Trump administration may suspend OPT, a program for foreign students to stay in the U.S. to get 1 or 2 years of occupational training after their educations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dIk444

Bolsonaro's COVID-19 plan is even worse than Trump's. America should take notes.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, like other populist leaders, sits as a figure fundamentally outside the mainstream. And thus he has no problem feeding the flames of division. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WzNMT6

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to undo progress on plastic pollution

Environmentalists and recyclers express concerns that hard-fought gains are being rapidly reversed as the sustainability debate is "parked." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WVPiOI

As the coronavirus crisis hits home, Trump hits the trail

With the president eager to put the crisis behind him, one familiar pre-pandemic routine has made an unlikely return: 2020 battleground speeches. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z8mc14

Father killed while teaching teen to drive

The man was struck while his 15-year-old daughter was learning how to park, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z4R4j5

Biden says he would not pardon Trump

Biden committed to ensuring that any prosecutorial decisions would be dictated by the law, in contrast to what he called the "dereliction of duty” by Trump and his attorney general, William Barr. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fQ0ipl

'I wouldn't vote for me if I believed Tara Reade': Biden says about sexual harassment allegations

The former vice president said he didn’t remember Reade, who worked for him for less than a year in 1993, two decades into Biden’s 36-year Senate tenure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dL5QPX

Biden says he would not pardon Trump

Biden committed to ensuring that any prosecutorial decisions would be dictated by the law, in contrast to what he called the "dereliction of duty” by Trump and his attorney general, William Barr. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fQ0ipl

Zoo to return pandas to China because bamboo too hard to get

The best and safest place for Er Shun and Da Mao during these unprecedented times is where bamboo is abundant and easy to access, Calgary Zoo says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X16L8n

Zoo to return pandas to China because bamboo too hard to get

The best and safest place for Er Shun and Da Mao during these unprecedented times is where bamboo is abundant and easy to access, Calgary Zoo says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z4IFvT

Bodies believed to be those of 2 missing teens found at Utah Lake

The remains are believed to be those of Priscilla Bienkowski, 18, and Sophia Hernandez, 17, who went out on the lake last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dGnnsC

Stepsisters found dead under Georgia bridge

Vanita Richardson, 19, was set to graduate from high school Saturday, her school district said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Wz9CpO

FDA says Abbott COVID-19 test used by White House could be inaccurate

The test, which the FDA said could produce false negatives, got emergency use authorization in March. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yXGK1F

Deputy who stayed behind cruiser during Parkland shooting gets job back

A law enforcement official had called the actions of Sgt. Brian Miller an “absolute, total failure.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tn8xQj

Arrest warrants issued for 2 NFL players accused of armed robbery in Florida

DeAndre Baker, of the New York Giants, and Quinton Dunbar, of the Seattle Seahawks, allegedly took “money and valuables” from attendees at a party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LuyFnQ

Misleading information in 1 in 4 most viewed YouTube COVID-19 videos in English, study finds

More than one in four of the most viewed COVID-19 videos on YouTube in spoken English contains misleading or inaccurate information, reveals the first study of its kind. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X1tAbQ

Infecting the mind: Burnout in health care workers during COVID-19

Doctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and medical professionals are working together to fight two afflictions: COVID-19 and the mental strain experienced by medical professionals. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y41mot

In victory over polio, hope for the battle against COVID-19

Medicine's great triumph over polio holds out hope we can do the same for COVID-19, two researchers say. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cuaZMa

Misleading information in 1 in 4 most viewed YouTube COVID-19 videos in English, study finds

More than one in four of the most viewed COVID-19 videos on YouTube in spoken English contains misleading or inaccurate information, reveals the first study of its kind. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X1tAbQ

Infecting the mind: Burnout in health care workers during COVID-19

Doctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and medical professionals are working together to fight two afflictions: COVID-19 and the mental strain experienced by medical professionals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y41mot

In victory over polio, hope for the battle against COVID-19

Medicine's great triumph over polio holds out hope we can do the same for COVID-19, two researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cuaZMa

In China, 30 years of growth grinds to a halt

Authorities, long buoyed by economic growth, are increasingly concerned that a recession sparked by COVID-19 may ignite discontent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3crBdPo

Polar bears, snowstorms and isolation: Women endure Arctic Circle lockdown

They were the first women to winter in the Arctic Circle without a male team member. The pandemic forced Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Fålulm Strøm to extend their stay. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3beAa3Z

Twitter employees can work from home forever, CEO says

Twitter's new policy comes as businesses across the nation are struggling to adapt to social distancing guidelines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3brBaSz

Your favorite vampire story is really about a sexual predator grooming a teenager

They look age-appropriate, but the so-called heroes of high school vampire stories are really centenarian predators hitting on underage girls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z3JMvY

Israel's Arab parties stand in opposition to Netanyahu's new emergency government

Israel's main political rivals agreed to work together to fight coronavirus — they are also primed to annex West Bank territory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T3qt2e

Supreme Court's faithless elector case could create chaos. It might be worth it.

What is the point of an Electoral College if the electors are merely rubber stamps? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Ww8fD

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' personality accused of coronavirus relief fraud

Officials say Maurice Fayne of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" received a $2 million coronavirus business relief loan and spent most of it on himself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dJWWCA

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's 'stay-at-home' order

The ruling said the state health commissioner's emergency order is "unlawful, invalid, and unenforceable." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zDXrPv

Woman fatally mauled by French bulldog

Police believe the dog bit the woman's boyfriend last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Vl0zs

Aggressive swarm of bees kills four dogs in Arizona

“We never enjoy killing precious bees, but in these rare cases it is necessary,” the Tucson Fire Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WVP5Lc

Low proportion of individuals with autism receive recommended genetic tests, study finds

A new study found that only 3 percent of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder reported having fully received clinical genetic tests recommended by medical professional societies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T40p70

House Judiciary chairman demands Barr testifies by June, warns of potential subpoena

Rep. Jerrold Nadler's comments come amidst the Justice Department’s handling of several criminal cases involving former advisers to President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35YrOfZ

NY man wanted to carry out racial civil war, officials say

Joseph Miner is accused of buying an assault-style rifle and “fantasized about ‘martyring’ himself” in a “blaze of glory,” federal officials say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LntK8h

Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age

It's never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a new study. The study suggests older adults, even couch potatoes, may perform better on certain thinking and memory tests after just six months of aerobic exercise. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YZSPOp

Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb

New images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by the mother, in a study involving rhesus macaques. Magnetic resonance imaging showed impairments to brain growth during the third trimester of pregnancy, even though the fetus was exposed to alcohol only during the first trimester. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJj8Ol

Low proportion of individuals with autism receive recommended genetic tests, study finds

A new study found that only 3 percent of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder reported having fully received clinical genetic tests recommended by medical professional societies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T40p70

Is video game addiction real?

A recent six-year study, the longest study ever done on video game addiction, found that about 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes negative long-term consequences. A significant minority, though, can become truly addicted to video games and as a result can suffer mentally, socially and behaviorally. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Lt7pGq

Biomechanics: 'Off-road' mode enables mobile cells to move freely

Cancer cells and leukocytes are able to move through tissue and organs quickly. However, it is not fully understood how these mobile cells manage to travel and survive far away from their place of origin. Scientists have now revealed a general biomechanical principle of cell migration that allows cells to move freely, especially in rough terrain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T2RQtf

Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age

It's never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a new study. The study suggests older adults, even couch potatoes, may perform better on certain thinking and memory tests after just six months of aerobic exercise. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YZSPOp

Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb

New images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by the mother, in a study involving rhesus macaques. Magnetic resonance imaging showed impairments to brain growth during the third trimester of pregnancy, even though the fetus was exposed to alcohol only during the first trimester. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJj8Ol

Is video game addiction real?

A recent six-year study, the longest study ever done on video game addiction, found that about 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes negative long-term consequences. A significant minority, though, can become truly addicted to video games and as a result can suffer mentally, socially and behaviorally. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Lt7pGq

Biomechanics: 'Off-road' mode enables mobile cells to move freely

Cancer cells and leukocytes are able to move through tissue and organs quickly. However, it is not fully understood how these mobile cells manage to travel and survive far away from their place of origin. Scientists have now revealed a general biomechanical principle of cell migration that allows cells to move freely, especially in rough terrain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T2RQtf

Our ability to focus may falter after eating one meal high in saturated fat

Fatty food may feel like a friend during these troubled times, but new research suggests that eating just one meal high in saturated fat can hinder our ability to concentrate -- not great news for people whose diets have gone south while they're working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z2AyjM

CDC and White House not on same page for coronavirus reopening, document shows

The AP obtained an unreleased 63-page plan that is more detailed than other, previously reported segments of the shelved CDC guidance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WrMJod

Woman illegally enters Yellowstone, falls into thermal feature

She was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Idaho where she was treated for burns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35WFmIT

Elderly poll workers run U.S. elections. But COVID-19 will keep legions home.

More than half the country's poll workers in 2016 were 61 or older, according to data tracked by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bwGVOG

Universities face another challenge amid coronavirus crisis: Fewer graduate students

Even before the pandemic, some schools’ graduate enrollment — and revenue — was dropping. The coronavirus now threatens to accelerate the falloff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T1MQoz

Travel firm TUI to make big cost cuts to ride out pandemic hit

TUI said cutting its overhead cost base by 30 percent could result in the loss of 8,000 roles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WOF6Hy

Lifeguard conundrum: Save, but try not to touch

For lifeguards, staying six feet away from a person who is drowning is not an option. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WtzhjG

Biden should pick Warren for attorney general, not vice president. Here's why.

Given the lawlessness and corruption that seem to infect Barr's DOJ and Trump's administration, Biden's choice for attorney general could be his most important statement of 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T1TJpY

In a quiet Irish seaside town, Matt Damon is on lockdown

"Dalkey is incredible, it's one of the most beautiful places we've ever been," Damon said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35U6WGw

Black woman shot and killed after Kentucky police entered her home as she slept, family says

Louisville Metro Police Department officers were looking for a suspect at the wrong home when they shot and killed Breonna Taylor, according to a lawsuit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T0Kl66

Private equity firms now control many hospitals, ERs and nursing homes. Is it good for health care?

Private equity firms are buying up hospitals, nursing homes and ER operations. The drive for profits can run counter to helping patients, critics say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fKgIiX