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Dawson was accused Tuesday of masterminding an attempt to discredit James Charles, a YouTuber who rose to fame as a teenager by creating makeup videos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g5RtXQ

21 best Fourth of July sales and deals

Navigate Fourth of July sales from Old Navy, REI, Nest Bedding and more like a pro with these expert shopping tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3idj9f3

Judge overturns Trump border rule requiring immigrants to first claim asylum in another country

The Trump administration rule required asylum seekers from Central America to apply for asylum in Mexico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BtzCvh

'A perfect storm': Why Mississippi voted to change its flag after decades of failed attempts

“It’s surreal … but at the same time, it’s kind of like, why did it have to take this long?” one young activist in Mississippi said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BsXcIz

America's wealth gap proves that without economic justice, there can be no peace

Until the United States confronts the deep, structural reason that African Americans have been left vulnerable to a wide array of assaults, there can be no real justice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dRjTDg

Police chase ends with suspect driving over cliff, into ocean

The suspect, accused of carjacking, was taken into custody after leading police on a 100-mph pursuit, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZindC4

Trump campaign shifts top staffer and chief rally organizer to new role

Communications director Tim Murtaugh claims the move has nothing to do with the disappointing turnout in Tulsa earlier this month, which left Trump "furious." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BQJMGe

COVID-19: Study shows virus can infect heart cells in lab dish

A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 (coronavirus), can infect heart cells in a lab dish, indicating it may be possible for heart cells in COVID-19 patients to be directly infected by the virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ghxGVA

COVID-19: Study shows virus can infect heart cells in lab dish

A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 (coronavirus), can infect heart cells in a lab dish, indicating it may be possible for heart cells in COVID-19 patients to be directly infected by the virus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ghxGVA

Father of Marine killed in 2019 bomb attack wants answers amid reports of Russia bounties

"Why hasn’t anybody called me or my ex-wife to settle us?" Erik Hendriks, the father of the late Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eT96Kc

Women who sued Harvey Weinstein for sexual misconduct settle for nearly $19 million

The settlement, which will create a victims' fund for women who say they were abused by Weinstein, still needs approval in federal district court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eOUpb7

Human remains found in Texas amid search for missing soldier

There is no confirmation as to the identity of the remains, the Army said. Guillen, 20, was last seen April 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31wciHV

Federal authorities reviewing use of chokehold, death of Elijah McClain

Officials said they made the unusual disclosures because of “recent attention” to McClain’s Aug. 24, 2019, death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31DsozD

Senate extends small business coronavirus relief program through August

The loans been a lifeline to more than 4 million businesses during the pandemic from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CU49Tf

Human remains found in Texas amid search for missing soldier

There is no confirmation as to the identity of the remains, the Army said. Guillen, 20, was last seen April 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YMfs8p

A revolutionary new treatment alternative to corneal transplantation

A new approach in ophthalmology that offers a revolutionary alternative to corneal transplantation has just been developed by researchers and clinicians in North America, Europe, and Oceania. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38kqx3N

Lifting weights makes your nervous system stronger, too

Gym-goers may get frustrated when they don't see results from weightlifting right away, but their efforts are not in vain: the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YNEggl

A revolutionary new treatment alternative to corneal transplantation

A new approach in ophthalmology that offers a revolutionary alternative to corneal transplantation has just been developed by researchers and clinicians in North America, Europe, and Oceania. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38kqx3N

Lifting weights makes your nervous system stronger, too

Gym-goers may get frustrated when they don't see results from weightlifting right away, but their efforts are not in vain: the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YNEggl

Human-Artificial intelligence collaborations best for skin cancer diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) improved skin cancer diagnostic accuracy when used in collaboration with human clinical checks. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VwOHD0

Genomic variation causing common autoinflammatory disease may increase resilience to bubonic plague

Researchers have discovered that Mediterranean populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease called familial Mediterranean fever because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague epidemics. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AnCh9m

Florida officer caught on video pushing over kneeling protester charged with battery

Charging documents filed in a Broward County court allege that the Fort Lauderdale officer, Steven Pohorence, 29, intentionally struck or touched the protester. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NH84F1

Target employee says customer demanded she remove Black Lives Matter mask

"I just wanted people to see this is happening everywhere," the Target employee said. "And it's happening to essential workers that are doing absolutely nothing wrong." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NLpPDs

Listen: Cross-generational stories from Americans unemployed during COVID-19

From young Americans just beginning their careers to those closer to retirement — millions are stuck in limbo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VwB3A1

Could your computer please be more polite? Thank you

In a tense time when a pandemic rages, politicians wrangle for votes and protesters demand racial justice, a little politeness and courtesy go a long way. Now researchers have developed an automated method for making communications more polite. Specifically, the method takes nonpolite directives or requests -- those that use either impolite or neutral language -- and restructures them or adds words to make them more well-mannered. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NGuaHT

Closer threats inspire a more primitive kind of fear

Your brain handles a perceived threat differently depending on how close it is to you. If it's far away, you engage more problem-solving areas of the brain. But up close, your animal instincts jump into action and there isn't as much reasoning. And that is probably what makes it harder to extinguish the fear of a close-up threat and more likely that you'll have some long-term stress from the experience. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gbmIRd

Raw milk may do more harm than good

Raw or unpasteurized cows' milk from U.S. retail stores can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dJfLoL

Iowa GOP gov signs 24-hour waiting period abortion law amid court challenge

"I am proud to stand up for the sanctity of every human life," she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eMIb2J

Federal appeals court upholds GOP-enacted voting restrictions in Wisconsin

The judicial panel found that the state can restrict early voting hours and restored a requirement that people must live in a district for 28 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dOXqqq

Oklahoma voters to decide whether to expand Medicaid

The state is one of 14 that has not broadened the program under Obamacare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BnAIZq

Older adults share fewer memories as they age

Researchers used a smartphone app to 'eavesdrop' on older adult conversations. They found that the older a person is, the less likely they are to share memories of past experiences. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eObPVb

Raw milk may do more harm than good

Raw or unpasteurized cows' milk from U.S. retail stores can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dJfLoL

How doctors relieve their stress in the time of pandemic

At the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps it’s vital now more than ever that healthcare warriors take a breather to recharge their batteries. On National Doctors’ Day that falls on July 1, we find out how some doctors unwind during their hectic schedule. from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2VraKer

As states halt reopening of bars and indoor dining, public health experts urge more caution

Some epidemiologists say that drinking establishments should not be serving patrons anytime soon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dMcepG

Nonprofit ad campaign targets Facebook's oversight board

The campaign comes amid growing internal dissent among employees over Facebook's handling of hate speech and political disinformation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZkJNKp

China reportedly passes sweeping Hong Kong national security law

Measures will allow Beijing to set up special police and prosecution units to punish crimes considered threatening to China. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i9k2Wd

Colorado officers placed on leave after photos near site of Elijah McClain's death

A statement from the interim police chief of Aurora, Colorado, does not detail the substance of the photos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZhHKa2

Russia intelligence 'may have been' in Trump brief but wasn't deemed 'actionable,' top Republican says

Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the Foreign Affairs Committee, said he's concerned that reports Russia paid bounties for the killing of Americans may be true. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dFjUu0

Millennials had barely recovered from the Great Recession. Then came the pandemic.

"Millennials weren't able to ramp up, so they don't have those resources in place to weather the storm," said one financial adviser. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vxs7Kq

Woman gored by bison at Yellowstone after getting too close for photos

The woman was gored after she "approached within 10 feet of a bison multiple times to take its photo," the park service said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NDrwTl

Trump's 'white power' retweet set off 'five alarm fire' in White House

Aides couldn’t immediately reach the president to get him to take down offending tweet because he was on the course at his golf club and had put down his phone, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i8NU53

The Supreme Court abortion ruling doesn't mean John Roberts is leaning liberal

The chief justice isn't signaling a friendliness to liberals as much as an unfriendliness to unpersuasive conservative legal arguments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31seoZe

Leaders want John Wayne name, statue gone from Orange County airport

In 1971, Wayne said that although he didn't condone slavery, "I don't feel guilty about the fact that five or 10 generations ago these people were slaves." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZksSrr

Into Protecting Florida Farmworkers

Florida farmworkers are pushing for better protections against coronavirus. The nation’s food supply – and their lives – are on the line. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLWN2a

Anthony Mackie decries lack of off-screen diversity on Marvel film projects

The actor's comments come as Hollywood reckons with issues of diversity, inclusion and representation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zl0OnN

Abortion ruling felt like personal triumph for onetime patient now an OB-GYN

“It’s important to take a moment and realize that it’s finally a win for Louisiana women,” OB-GYN who had to navigate the state's abortion restrictions while she was in medical school. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eKACcP

Amid U.S. coronavirus surges, Cuomo considers slowing NYC's reopening

“I want to continue to move forward, but we may move forward with caution,” Cuomo said in an interview with local cable news station. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VtlIjC

Trapped and forgotten: Living with chronic illness amid the pandemic

In Utah, where cases have recently spiked following its re-opening in May, Summer Bloyer, 26, shares what it's like living immunocompromised, as people ease up on social distancing and face masks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VvSUqz

After Floyd, raw talk, racial reckoning among U.S. Muslims

American Muslims, Black and non-Black, are having raw conversations as they grapple with questions of racial equity, tensions and representation in their own faith communities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aewin3

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, requests Interpol's help

Tehran's prosecutor general said arrest warrants were ordered for 36 people who were involved in or cooperated with the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dKvW5s

Supreme Court strikes down restrictive Louisiana abortion law

The law required abortion doctors to have admitting privileges hospitals within 30 miles of a clinic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eEpCh3

Supreme Court won't stop scheduled federal executions

Court fights over lethal injections and a drug shortage had brought federal executions to a halt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3inbeMy

At least 85 people connected with visit to Michigan bar test positive for coronavirus

The Ingham County Health Department is asking anyone who visited Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub, outside of Michigan State University, between June 12-20 to self-quarantine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g8hkhH

Fracking pioneer Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy

From 2010 to 2012, the company spent $30 billion more in drilling and leasing than it made from its operations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g7Z0VZ

Humans and monkeys show similar thinking patterns

Humans and monkeys may not speak the same lingo, but our ways of thinking are a lot more similar than previously thought, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dNaNr3

Blood pressure connected to eye health in young children

Children with impaired microvascular health developed higher systolic blood pressure over the course of a four-year study. Narrowing of retinal arteries in children who began the study with normal blood pressure predicted development of high blood pressure during early childhood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AcMSDO

Ecosystem degradation could raise risk of pandemics

Environmental destruction may make pandemics more likely and less manageable, new research suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i9f4IW

Pregnancy stereotypes can lead to workplace accidents

A study of pregnant women in physically demanding jobs found that their fears of confirming stereotypes about pregnant workers as incompetent, weak or less committed to their job could drive them to work extra hard, risking injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gax2sQ

Blood pressure connected to eye health in young children

Children with impaired microvascular health developed higher systolic blood pressure over the course of a four-year study. Narrowing of retinal arteries in children who began the study with normal blood pressure predicted development of high blood pressure during early childhood. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AcMSDO

Ecosystem degradation could raise risk of pandemics

Environmental destruction may make pandemics more likely and less manageable, new research suggests. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i9f4IW

Britain's COVID-19 app: The game changer that wasn't

As Britain’s COVID-19 infections soared in the spring, the government reached for what it hoped could be a game changer – a smartphone app. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CS90o5

Facebook ad boycott campaign looks to go global

Organizers of a Facebook advertising boycott campaign that has drawn support from a rapidly expanding list of major companies are now preparing to take the batt from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31ocPeV

Trump says no 'credible' intel Russia offered Taliban bounty payments to kill Americans

The president earlier tweeted that "nobody briefed or told me," Vice President Mike Pence or White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about the intelligence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i9TGTP

Trump's growing re-election threat: Republican skeptics

While President Donald Trump remains focused on outside antagonists, the threat from within could be decisive in an election that could be decided on the margins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i57Wx8

Gunmen attack stock exchange in Karachi

Heavily armed special forces have surrounded the building located in the heart of the city’s financial district. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLyCRI

Graphic: COVID-19 case counts in Florida and Texas are surging

These two states have seen the most cases in the last seven days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YzpsBS

BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists turn political

DaBaby replicated the last moments of Floyd’s life in a video as he rapped a verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit song “Rockstar." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YLneQh

BET Awards features the very much alive former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr. in memorial

The show probably meant to pay respects to the late Oakland Raiders great "Old Man" Willie Brown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BmBUMu

Country stars Chase Rice, Chris Janson spark outrage with videos of packed concerts

"Imagine being selfish enough to put thousands of people's health at risk," singer Kelsea Ballerini tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zi3ySP

U.S. has intelligence that Russians offered Taliban bounty to kill Americans

A senior defense official downplayed the intelligence reporting to NBC News, saying there was no evidence any bounty was actually paid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i8DeDt

Saharan dust cloud set to hit Southern states, reducing air quality, officials warn

Dust particles are expected to ease on Monday before another wave is likely to return over the Gulf later in the week, the National Weather Service said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BgoLVe

Starbucks pausing ads 'across all social media platforms' in effort to combat hate speech

Coca-Cola has also said it would pause advertising on all platforms globally, while Unilever is halting advertising on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YGtIzz

Trump promotes video showing apparent supporter shouting 'white power'

The tweet was later removed from his feed, but critics said it fit a long-standing pattern. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vt9eZ4

Beyoncé to release visual album 'Black is King,' based on 'Lion King' music

The visual album is a "celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience," according to a press release. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BhN31f

Trump surrogate, Biden discuss immigration, race relations in Asian American town hall

“Asian Americans are being targeted with violence in subject to xenophobic rhetoric from the mouth of the president himself,” Biden said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eFfMvi

YouTuber Shane Dawson addresses past racist skits, pedophilia jokes

Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith said they were disgusted and done with excuses in response to an old video of Dawson sexualizing Willow Smith at age 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFig7l

The outlier U.S.: High GDP, high COVID rates

What do the United States, Russia, Brazil and India all have in common? Leaders who have downplayed the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NC9Uam

Global COVID-19 cases top 10 million

The U.S. continues to lead the world in the number of confirmed cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZjDhn5

Major medical centers trying to understand long-term COVID-19 symptoms

"What we need is more research to explain where the symptoms are coming from," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B8jjnB

The revolution will be posted: How Instagram became a destination for the protest movement

Activists said Instagram provides an important dynamic for their efforts: a young audience that is receptive to social justice issues on a flexible medium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dHsWXg

Police departments face one-two punch: Defund protests and coronavirus

A recent study found that leaders in 1,000 cities are expecting cuts to law enforcement spending. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BIwgEy

If the Deep State is out to get Trump, why aren't more officials speaking up like Bolton?

f John Bolton is telling the truth, plenty of career diplomats, soldiers and spies have kept silent while watching Trump abuse his office. Why? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31qcVme

Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security laws

The proposed national security laws were discussed by the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Sunday in Beijing at a three-day meeting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i9zcuE

How to raise anti-racist babies, according to psychology

Your child sees race, which means you need to discuss it. The good news is that discussions about race can reduce both children's and parents' levels of bias. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BOVRvf

K-pop stans are an anti-racist, anti-Trump army. But they didn't start that way.

K-pop fans around the world have shown consuming entertainment does not have to be a passive act — but this type of online activism didn't emerge overnight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZefpS5

Italian teen moves closer to becoming 'patron saint of the internet'

Italian boy, who programmed his home computer to catalog miracles and died at 15, moves a step closer to becoming the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31oFbpt

1 dead, 1 injured at Breonna Taylor protest park in Kentucky

"It is a tragedy that this area of peaceful protest is now a crime scene," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BgYF4C

Thousands gather near Denver to demand justice for Elijah McClain

“This shouldn’t be a moment,” one protester said. “This should be a movement.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g0dnvm

Thousands gather near Denver to demand justice for Elijah McClain

“This shouldn’t be a moment,” one protester said. “This should be a movement.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g0dnvm

Biden, Trump campaigns release staff diversity data

People of color comprise 36 percent of the Biden campaign's senior staff and 25 percent of the Trump campaign's senior advisers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eIYg9I

2 dead in Walmart distribution center attack

A witness said he called 911 after he heard gunfire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i9ilYH

Private Baptist university says student 'no longer enrolled' after racist TikTok post

The school's president, Eric Bruntmyer, called the video, "Deeply disappointing and an unacceptable social media post." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dFX8C4

What open relationships offer that monogamy doesn't

I don't want my relationship with my partner to have to conform to the rules of outdated heteronormative ideas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i8Zqx6

How the officers charged in George Floyd's death could get their jobs back

The Minneapolis police union has had great success convincing arbitrators to reinstate fired officers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BHEEE7

"Pride within ourselves" LGBTQ Latinx celebrate victories, worry about violence

"It’s like whiplash on your heart; we make fantastic strides, and then other stuff happens," says Vico Ortiz, an L.A.-based performer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CElpvA

Mass graves and mercenaries: Libya plagued by war decade after U.S.-backed forces toppled Gadhafi

"This conflict is less and less about Libyans," said Mohamed Eljarh, Libyan affairs specialist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZfJgtm

Seeds of happiness: South Korea fights coronavirus depression with 'pet plants'

Sanhosu, or Coralwood in English, has been chosen for the job, in part because it’s indigenous and also because it is associated with bravery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NwdWBb

Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love N'' logo, dies at 91

Glaser also made an illustration of Bob Dylan that as a poster made its way into the hands of millions of fans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fWVfCG

Amid coronavirus surge, Texas has a contact tracing problem: reporting cases by fax

"We're asking people not to depend on contact tracing at this stage of the outbreak," one health official in Texas said as cases spread across many states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i7IIOE

What is pooled testing? How lessons from the HIV epidemic could help fight the coronavirus

The White House Coronavirus Task Force is considering sample pooling as a way to ramp up local authorities’ ability to determine the extent of the infection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/382WRIm

'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' will highlight coronavirus health disparities

The special will air on Global Citizen's social media accounts and on NBC, MSNBC and Peacock from 8-10 p.m. ET Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dEJWO1

Canada's top court rules in favor of Uber driver in gig economy case

UberEats driver David Heller had filed a class action suit, challenged by Uber, aiming to secure a minimum wage, vacation pay and other benefits like overtime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bhtciy

Indian restaurant vandalized with 'White power' gets donations

More than $50,000 was raised for India Palace in Santa Fe, New Mexico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eDlzBG

U.S. asks tech companies to limit posts promoting violence

It is unusual for U.S. government officials to make such a request, and no specific posts or groups were mentioned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dxruXr

'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' will highlight coronavirus health disparities

The special will air on Global Citizen's social media accounts and on NBC, MSNBC and Peacock from 8-10 p.m. ET Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dEJWO1

Bluetooth portable speakers to shop in 2020

Top-performing wireless speakers have high-quality sound, won't take up too much space and have useful features like the ability to charge your phone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bi66IC

Judge orders release of migrant children over coronavirus

Children held more than 20 days at certain facilities should be released by July 17, Judge Dolly Gee said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31xSMLh

Florida counties fight coronavirus surge by closing beaches, mailing out masks

Cases have been on the rise in Florida, which broke its statewide single-day record this week and then again on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YClTv1

Judge orders release of migrant children over coronavirus

Children held more than 20 days at certain facilities should be released by July 17, Judge Dolly Gee said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31xSMLh

Prestigious N.J. private school vows to become inclusive in wake of racist alumni videos

"I do not believe that my language that night aligns with who I have tried to be as a person, the values I live by or the manner in which I have conducted myself as an athlete," Nate Panza said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Voc0yT

Trump signs executive order to punish vandalism against federal monuments

Details of the executive order were not immediately released, but Trump said earlier this week that the order would "reinforce" existing federal law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BckL8c

17 corrections officers to be disciplined in trans woman's death at Rikers

Layleen Xtravaganza Cubilette-Polanco died last June while in solitary confinement, where she had been placed over the objections of at least one doctor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31jOSVV

'The Simpsons' producers will 'no longer have white actors voice non-white characters'

The announcement came shortly after "Family Guy" writer Mike Henry, who is white, said he is "stepping down" from the role of Cleveland, a Black character. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YBX6af

Judge delays Roger Stone's prison surrender date for 2 weeks

Stone had asked for a delay in the date of his surrender until Sept. 3 because of concerns that coronavirus had spread rapidly in federal prisons across the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CFQ9MJ

'Mulan' theatrical release pushed to August, Disney says

Disney's live-action remake of the 1998 animated film will now debut in theaters on Aug. 21, the studio said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VoahJY

Reopen, restrict, repeat: China declares new outbreak contained after massive testing effort

Beijing's experience could provide a glimpse of what life might look like as new outbreaks arise in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i4IFmQ

How coronavirus shut schools — and shut down mean girls

Remote learning gives victims a sense of control over their social environment. They finally get to call the shots. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31fr9GB

Laverne Cox on Black transgender lives: 'We cannot leave anyone behind'

The actress and producer talked about her Netflix documentary, "Disclosure," and the inclusion of trans people in the Black Lives Matter movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hVZW1o

YouTuber Jenna Marbles quits after apologizing for blackface, racial slurs

"I’m ashamed of things I’ve done and said in my past but it’s important,” she said in a video posted to her channel with more than 20 million subscribers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CJ3EeN

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strike down Obamacare amid pandemic

The move comes after Trump confirmed his administration would continue to press for its elimination, ignoring warnings about the risk of voter backlash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLZdxG

Ex-officer seen in video with knee on Florida woman's neck charged with battery

The off-duty police officer was working as a security guard at a strip club when the altercation took place in January. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z4NrrO

Release of 'Tenet' pushed back again as coronavirus numbers grow

The film starring John David Washington was originally scheduled for July 17 but is now set to debut in August. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dzdqwE

Man sentenced to 5 years for online threats to kill woman, Latinos

On Facebook, Eric Lin repeatedly threatened to kill a Florida woman, as well as her family and the "Latin race," prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VjGGBb

3 dead after being swept off rocks, into sea in Southern California

Authorities said the three, members of the same family, were "washed off the rocks." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Viok3N

Verizon to pause advertising on Facebook

The social media giant faces intense pressure to act against hate speech and stop disseminating untrue information. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i1ws2c

Liverpool clinches Premier League as Chelsea beats Man City

In addition to the title, Liverpool has the opportunity to set new records for most wins, points and the biggest winning margin in history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VjqJv8

One month after George Floyd's killing, activists see beginnings of major progress

From police changes to the toppling of problematic statues across the U.S. to the rebranding of pancake syrup, much has changed since the killing of George Floyd. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VhJG10

Unexpected mental illnesses found in a spectrum of a rare genetic disorder

Researchers found an unexpected spectrum of mental illnesses in patients with a rare gene mutation. These patients had a ''double hit'' condition that combined features and symptoms of fragile X syndrome and premutation disorder, in addition to a range of psychiatric symptoms. The findings revealed the need for clinicians to consider the complexities of the co-existing conditions of patients with both psychological and fragile X associated disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2A2aYB4

Bolton: No 'second thoughts' about how he sounded alarms on Trump conduct

Bolton reported President Donald Trump's alleged misconduct to two of his staunchest defenders, Attorney General William Barr and White House counsel Pat Cipollone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i51KW7

Compensation fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims opens, more than 70 women expected to file claims

The Epstein Victims' Compensation Fund will pay victims out of the financier's estate, estimated at $630 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dyuu65

Into a New Generation of Black Candidates

The protests for racial justice have put a spotlight on Black candidates running in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31d8ICm

Expert shopping: Cooling bedding

Looking to cool down during the summer? Cooling bedding could be an affordable and eco-friendly way to bring down the temperature. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31jPnzw

Unexpected mental illnesses found in a spectrum of a rare genetic disorder

Researchers found an unexpected spectrum of mental illnesses in patients with a rare gene mutation. These patients had a ''double hit'' condition that combined features and symptoms of fragile X syndrome and premutation disorder, in addition to a range of psychiatric symptoms. The findings revealed the need for clinicians to consider the complexities of the co-existing conditions of patients with both psychological and fragile X associated disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2A2aYB4

Variability in natural speech is challenging for the dyslexic brain

A new study brings neural-level evidence that the continuous variation in natural speech makes the discrimination of phonemes challenging for adults suffering from developmental reading-deficit dyslexia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2A8AeG2

Novel function of platelets in tumor blood vessels found

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls selectively impermeable, thereby reducing the spread of tumor cells to other parts of the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Vjks2d

Females use anti-inflammatory T cells to keep their blood pressure down

In the face of a multipronged front to drive blood pressure up, including a high-salt diet, females are better able to keep their pressure down by increasing levels of a T cell that selectively dials back inflammation, scientists say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/381KwEb

Novel function of platelets in tumor blood vessels found

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls selectively impermeable, thereby reducing the spread of tumor cells to other parts of the body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Vjks2d

Females use anti-inflammatory T cells to keep their blood pressure down

In the face of a multipronged front to drive blood pressure up, including a high-salt diet, females are better able to keep their pressure down by increasing levels of a T cell that selectively dials back inflammation, scientists say. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/381KwEb

Why Black Lives Matter-LA is trying to take down the county's first Black district attorney

"We've tried everything" with District Attorney Jackie Lacey, said Melina Abdullah, the group's co-founder. "We had a deep desire to have things be different." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ezxDUj

In-person classes, online learning or a mix? Reopening schools will bring new struggles

“There’s not much time to plan, particularly when you don’t know what to plan for.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ze7nZw

Korean Americans are still affected by a 70 year-old war. Congress can help.

We pay our respects to all who served and lost their lives. We must also honor them by making sure families remain here together and others are reunited. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ewMPSp

U.S. soldier's alleged connection to satanic Nazi extremist group renews calls to ban it

Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate says Britain should ban the far-right Order of Nine Angles after a U.S. soldier allegedly gave it classified information. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31mbCoa

NASA names D.C. headquarters for 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson, agency's first Black woman engineer

Mary W. Jackson, who died in 2005, was part of the computing unit featured in "Hidden Figures" and was NASA's first Black woman engineer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3exWg3W

Scottsdale councilman apologizes for saying 'I can't breathe' at anti-mask rally

"It was a stupid and insensitive comment that I shouldn’t have made, and I had no intention of disrespecting anybody," Guy Phillips said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B96NE3

Scottsdale councilman apologizes for saying 'I can't breathe' at anti-mask rally

"It was a stupid and insensitive comment that I shouldn’t have made, and I had no intention of disrespecting anybody," Guy Phillips said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B96NE3

DA planning more charges in mass shooting at El Paso Walmart

The man accused of killing 22 people and wounding two dozen more is expected to be reindicted Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31ed9wF

WikiLeaks founder Assange faces new accusations of trying to recruit hackers at conferences

Beyond recruiting hackers at conferences, the indictment accuses Assange of conspiring with members of hacking groups known as LulzSec and Anonymous. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z52Rfz

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is linked to a more than doubling in the risk of developing dementia, finds new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37ZiCIZ

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is linked to a more than doubling in the risk of developing dementia, finds new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37ZiCIZ

Democrat raises questions about Trump admin's deliveries of ventilators abroad

Poorer countries may need more basic items such as personal protective gear rather than ventilators that require training to operate, some experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dxaVv1

Jenny Slate, Kristen Bell to stop voicing biracial cartoon characters

The two big-name actresses said in separate statements that the roles should be voiced by Black actors who could better portray the characters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eBEAEw

'Lawful access' bill would allow feds to legally bust into encrypted devices

"This is the full-frontal nuclear assault on encryption we've been fearing would come," said one cybersecurity expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dy3TWy

Amazon Big Style Sale: Best deals on shoes

Whether you love summer sandals, slip-on loafers or prefer walking sneakers, these picks from Amazon can help upgrade your shoe game this summer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dA38fD

Simple device monitors health using sweat

A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person's sweat has been developed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YwBYlR

Air pollution major risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of country income

From low-income countries to high-income countries, long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and death, a new study found. But even small reductions in air pollution levels can result in a reduction of disease risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37WnS0b

Bedtime media use linked to less sleep in children who struggle to self-regulate behavior

Researchers followed 547 children for a week and measured their media use and sleep patterns. For children who generally struggle to self-regulate their behavior, screen time in the hour before bed was associated with less sleep. Media use in children who scored high on measures of effortful control was not related to less sleep. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z5HbA1

Simple device monitors health using sweat

A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person's sweat has been developed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YwBYlR

Air pollution major risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of country income

From low-income countries to high-income countries, long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and death, a new study found. But even small reductions in air pollution levels can result in a reduction of disease risk. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37WnS0b

Oregon man gets life without parole for killing 2 on Portland train

Jeremy Christian was convicted this winter in the 2017 stabbing deaths that followed a hate-filled rant aboard a train. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vi6fmf

Months after Ahmaud Arbery's death, Georgia governor plans to sign hate crimes bill into law

"My family thanks everyone for not letting my son's death be in vain," Arbery's mother said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31kNy54

West Virginia governor forces out top health official, questions accuracy of state data amid outbreaks

The abrupt resignation of Cathy Slemp came hours after the Republican governor vented during a news conference that the state's active virus caseload may have been overstated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B6Rk7D

Bubba Wallace 'relieved' by FBI finding no crime in noose but frustrated by reaction

The FBI said Tuesday that it has determined that the noose in Wallace's garage in Alabama was a pull rope that had been placed there in October, long before the stall was assigned to Wallace. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31dl916

North Korea says it will 'postpone' plan for military action against South Korea

It was not immediately clear why North Korea changed course a week after it theatrically demolished a liaison office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/319wP4Q

How a Florida sheriff adopted Scottish police training techniques

"There's a better way to do these things," Volusia County's sheriff said of the de-escalation training he implemented for new hires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3exkjzV

N.Y.C. officials probe Staten Island assistant principal's Facebook post decried as racist

An online petition demanding Deborah Morse-Cunningham's termination said the rhetoric in the Facebook statement is "troubling and problematic." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3drpPTi

Putin throws military parade to mark defeat of Germany in WW2 — and coronavirus

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly was frightened of the coronavirus and hid behind the Kremlin walls, emerges to declare victory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NlTQJE

Anxious about society re-opening? Follow these 5 rules

As cities and towns start to reopen, anxiety is on the rise. Here's how to manage your emotions — and stay vigilant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ciLYT8

Putin throws military parade to declare victory over virus

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly was frightened of the coronavirus and hid behind the Kremlin walls, emerges to declare victory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bxefc4

Teen charged with killing 4 in string of shootings in Washington, D.C.

The 16-year-old is suspected in a total of nine shootings in April and May and faces four counts of first-degree murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2A3uTji

Kentucky Senate primary race to decide who challenges Mitch McConnell too close to call

Amy McGrath, has a slight edge in a challenge from state representative Charles Booker. In New York, House Foreign Affairs Chair Eliot Engel is behind progressive newcomer Jamaal Bowman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hZXlUq

Role-play shows which expectant dads will thrive as new fathers

A five-minute role-play done with men before the birth of their first child predicted the quality of their parenting after the baby arrived, a new study showed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hQ1IRP

Gear treated with 'forever chemicals' poses risk to firefighters

Researchers tested more than 30 samples of used and unused PPE from six specialty textile manufacturers in the United States and found them to be treated extensively with PFAS or constructed with fluoropolymers, a type of PFAS used to make textiles oil and water resistant. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VcmMs6

Scientists use protein, RNA to make hollow, spherical sacks called vesicles

Using protein and RNA, scientists have created hollow, spherical sacks known as vesicles. These bubble-like entities -- which form spontaneously when specific protein and RNA molecules are mixed in an aqueous buffer solution -- hold potential as biological storage compartments. They could serve as an alternative to traditional vesicles that are made from water-insoluble organic compounds called lipids, researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bxm0ib

Gear treated with 'forever chemicals' poses risk to firefighters

Researchers tested more than 30 samples of used and unused PPE from six specialty textile manufacturers in the United States and found them to be treated extensively with PFAS or constructed with fluoropolymers, a type of PFAS used to make textiles oil and water resistant. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VcmMs6

Scientists use protein, RNA to make hollow, spherical sacks called vesicles

Using protein and RNA, scientists have created hollow, spherical sacks known as vesicles. These bubble-like entities -- which form spontaneously when specific protein and RNA molecules are mixed in an aqueous buffer solution -- hold potential as biological storage compartments. They could serve as an alternative to traditional vesicles that are made from water-insoluble organic compounds called lipids, researchers say. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bxm0ib

Democrats dig down on Trump's comments that he would meet with Venezuela's Maduro

“Taking a meeting with Nicolás Maduro shows that he has complete disregard for freedom and democracy," said Latina congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37XjCgF

Dear white friends: Thanks for checking in, but no, I'm not OK

Twenty years later, there is a mental health crisis among Black people in America. Because of course there is. How could there not be? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VdCqTV

Search underway for Amish woman who failed to return home after attending church in Pennsylvania on Sunday

Linda Stoltzfoos, 18, was last seen on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at a farm on Stumptown Road in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, after attending a church service. She was wearing a tan dress, a white apron, and white cap. The East Lampeter Township Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BAnLLo

Baseball to restart, players union says

Games are set to begin in late July after spring training was shut down on March 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eoDhZs

Amazon warehouse in Minnesota had more than 80 COVID-19 cases

The warehouse in Shakopee, Minn., had 88 positive cases in about 70 days. It employs about 1,000 people, meaning about 1 in 12 employees contracted virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZhnZj5

Trump family heads to court to stop book by president's niece, Mary Trump, publisher says

The publisher described the book by the president's niece as the "authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/386zxK1

Louisville detective fired over killing of Breonna Taylor

"I find your conduct a shock to the conscience," the police chief wrote in a termination letter to Louisville, Kentucky, Detective Brett Hankison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31bnadW

How Tulsa, Oklahoma, mirrored a fractured nation during Trump's rally

Outside Tulsa’s BOK arena where Trump’s rally took place this past weekend, divisions manifested in ways big and the small. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ys4YuU

Profiling of lone terrorists is flawed

Terrorism has typically been considered an organised activity undertaken by networks of individuals who share a collective identity and purpose. However, in recent years, media, law enforcement and scholarly attention has increasingly focused on the construct of the lone terrorist - although a criminology expert argues that this approach may be flawed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Npw1k9

Officials tell protesters to leave Seattle's 'autonomous zone'

“It’s time for people to go home," Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said after a pair of weekend shootings. It's not clear if the violence was connected to the protest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Njb1M5

Rep. Nadler preparing to subpoena William Barr for testimony

The House Judiciary Committee chairman intends to subpoena Barr for July 2. Nadler has criticized the attorney general over the firing of a top prosecutor in New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BtLXza

Immune cells infiltrating tumors may play bigger cancer role than previously thought

Researchers uncovered in mice how a molecule involved in cells' response to stress determines whether macrophages promote inflammation in the tumor microenvironment. Inflammation is known to promote tumor growth, making this molecule an attractive target for drug development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zZaTye

Immune cells infiltrating tumors may play bigger cancer role than previously thought

Researchers uncovered in mice how a molecule involved in cells' response to stress determines whether macrophages promote inflammation in the tumor microenvironment. Inflammation is known to promote tumor growth, making this molecule an attractive target for drug development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zZaTye

'Like gasoline and fire': Former friend speaks out about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell

"I saw him as the hand and her as the puppet on that hand," Melanie Gibb said. "They were both like gasoline and fire. Not a good match." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YXbd97

Into the Kentucky Primary

In Kentucky, protests and a pandemic have fundamentally shifted a Senate primary election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B3nuke

Black Lives Matter forces LGBTQ organization to face its history of racial exclusion

“A big part of the conversations that I had to have often was that even though things were well-intended, that didn't make it any less wrong or impactful,” one black activist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37WwZOu

Barr's latest battle exposes how Trump's war against the rule of law rages on

Barr has shown himself to be a bully who is determined to subvert the independence of our nation’s federal prosecutors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yq95HZ

Man who served decades for stepmom's murder pleads guilty to killing doctor

Timothy Chavira was immediately sentenced to life without the possibility of parole in the December death of Editha Cruz de Leon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hPrYLX

Decline in green energy spending might offset COVID-era emissions benefits

Researchers have documented short-term environmental benefits during the COVID-19-related lockdown, but that silver lining could be far outweighed by a long-term decline on clean energy investments, a new study finds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V70kAz

Critically ill COVID-19 patients are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias

Patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to an intensive care unit were 10 times more likely than other hospitalized COVID-19 patients to suffer cardiac arrest or heart rhythm disorders, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hUMqei

Decline in green energy spending might offset COVID-era emissions benefits

Researchers have documented short-term environmental benefits during the COVID-19-related lockdown, but that silver lining could be far outweighed by a long-term decline on clean energy investments, a new study finds. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V70kAz

Critically ill COVID-19 patients are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias

Patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to an intensive care unit were 10 times more likely than other hospitalized COVID-19 patients to suffer cardiac arrest or heart rhythm disorders, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hUMqei

Trump can't claim 'Kung Flu' doesn't affect Asian Americans in this climate, experts say

"I can name 'Kung Flu,'" Trump said at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I can name 19 different versions of names." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37QnFLM

Video shows Florida officer immediately draw gun on woman, aim at her for over 4 minutes

The car the woman was in was reported stolen, but she was released without charges. Tampa PD backs the officer, saying his actions were done by the book. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316dAcl

'Off-the-charts warm': Siberian town hits 100 degrees

The milestone comes as Siberia — and the Asian continent as a whole — have experienced unusually warm conditions since the start of 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V7Tw5r

End of lockdown, Memorial Day add up to increase in coronavirus cases, experts say

Florida, Oregon, Texas and Arizona are among the states seeing a spike in the number of cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fOFpde

Hamsters develop protective immunity to COVID-19 and are protected by convalescent sera

In an animal model for COVID-19 that shares important features of human disease, scientists show that prior infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus provides protection against reinfection, and treatment with convalescent serum limits virus replication in their lungs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/318eZ1V

Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported

A new study estimates that the number of early COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may have been more than 80 times greater and doubled nearly twice as fast as originally believed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37QHanq

COVID-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife

An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during the Covid-19 pandemic. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NhY8Si

Hamsters develop protective immunity to COVID-19 and are protected by convalescent sera

In an animal model for COVID-19 that shares important features of human disease, scientists show that prior infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus provides protection against reinfection, and treatment with convalescent serum limits virus replication in their lungs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/318eZ1V

Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported

A new study estimates that the number of early COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may have been more than 80 times greater and doubled nearly twice as fast as originally believed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37QHanq

COVID-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife

An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during the Covid-19 pandemic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NhY8Si

Medicinal leech genome sequenced

A new study offers insights into the powerful anticoagulants contained in the saliva of leeches most often used in medical practice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V76NeG

COVID-19 toll in nursing homes linked to staffing levels and quality

A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher concentrations of disadvantaged residents suffer from higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zSMASq

Medicinal leech genome sequenced

A new study offers insights into the powerful anticoagulants contained in the saliva of leeches most often used in medical practice. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V76NeG

COVID-19 toll in nursing homes linked to staffing levels and quality

A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher concentrations of disadvantaged residents suffer from higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zSMASq

Gary Chambers speaks out on viral video demanding Confederate school name change

"What you saw in that video is really a reflection of what Black America is dealing with as it relates to white America," Chambers told "Morning Joe." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yn24HE

White House halts mandatory temperature checks, symptom screening

Staffers and visitors who come in close contact with the president and vice president are still having their temperature checked and being questioned about coronavirus symptoms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37Vd0zt

Sugary drink tax models show health gains, cost reductions, but vary by tax design

A simulation model details how different taxing strategies for sodas and other sugary drinks could impact health gains linked to heart attacks, strokes and diabetes while also lowering health care costs in the US. Three types of taxation on sugary drinks lower healthcare costs, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, but some -- such as taxing sugar content -- perform even better than taxing based on the volume of the beverage. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NjWX4T

Sugary drink tax models show health gains, cost reductions, but vary by tax design

A simulation model details how different taxing strategies for sodas and other sugary drinks could impact health gains linked to heart attacks, strokes and diabetes while also lowering health care costs in the US. Three types of taxation on sugary drinks lower healthcare costs, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, but some -- such as taxing sugar content -- perform even better than taxing based on the volume of the beverage. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NjWX4T

Apple's yearly developer conference is today. Here's what to expect.

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference comes as paid services sold through the App Store have become central to the company’s revenue growth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3enURNn

China overshadows nuclear treaty talks between U.S. and Russia

“We’re talking about the last foundation brick of the Cold War nuclear arms control security architecture,” one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V9kdGW

Top Democrats say Trump sitting on $14 billion for coronavirus testing, contact tracing

Sens. Chuck Schumer and Patty Murray are calling on the administration to immediately free up the funds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AXSYbE

A plague amid a pandemic: East Africa, West Asia combat surging locust outbreak

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization estimates 450 billion pests have been killed since January, but the battle against the massive, crop-destroying swarms is far from over. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hTyykS

Now is the perfect time to talk about how the Ivy League enables inequality

Why do the nation's best universities want to serve as finishing schools for the elite rather than launching pads for the determined? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hWqVKv

American citizen among those killed in U.K. terror attack

The Philadelphia Inquirer named the victim as Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NkfQoc

Giant circle of shafts discovered close to Stonehenge

"This is an unprecedented find of major significance within the UK," said archaeologist Vincent Gaffney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BxM9NG

What is CBD Yoga?

Claiming to reduce anxiety and stress, this type of yoga is now popular in the UK and the US from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/37RtHvN

'The Last of Us II' is available now

The sequel to the PS4 iconic hit 'The Last of Us' starts shipping today. Here's what to know about it — and games like it in case you're just not ready. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hNtQVM

Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Online yoga sessions have many takers as the lockdown persuades gurus to take to tech solutions and live stream their classes. July 21 is International Yoga Day from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3dmo4qs

Statue of Teddy Roosevelt, long considered a symbol of racism, to be removed from NYC park

Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was "the right decision and the right time to remove this problematic statue." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YWYsLF

Noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall, NASCAR says

The shocking discovery comes after the racing circuit banned the Confederate flag from events. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YUrnjr

After Trump rally falls flat, TikTok teens take a victory lap for fake reservation campaign

TikTok teens, young adults and K-pop fans celebrated after Trump's Tulsa rally had lower than expected turnout. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YlTBVq

WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

The U.N. health agency said Brazil led the way with 54,771 cases tallied, and the U.S. was next at 36,617. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31fX5e3

NYPD officer suspended after video appears to show him put man in chokehold

It comes days after the New York City Council passed a measure imposing criminal penalties on officers who use the banned maneuver. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bp42hY

With the world focused on COVID-19, China is flexing its muscles from Hong Kong to the Himalayas

While President Trump is preoccupied with problems at home, China senses an opportunity to expand its power, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fGxhvt

I wasn't a great quarantine dad. So for Father's Day, I want another Mother's Day.

No parent has gotten it perfect in the past three months, but if anyone in our house has gotten close, it is actually my wife from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hJK562

Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben deliberately fed white people's nostalgia for slavery

The mascots were intended to let white consumers indulge in a fantasy of enslaved people as submissive, self-effacing, loyal and contentedly pacified. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zUdMAm

Dads married to doctors have expanded parenting during COVID-19

“I try to be more creative as a father during this time and figure out new ways to entertain the kids,” Curtis Webster, Jr. said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BnPqzo

Trump tries to thread the needle on DACA

"He’s in real danger of demoralizing his supporters by showing weakness and impotence," says one conservative immigration activist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CtqZRB

Racial violence and a pandemic: How the Red Summer of 1919 relates to 2020

The wave of violence a century ago against Black Americans echoes how today, "people feel they have little to lose, and so much at stake," one historian said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hMKHrs

17 new movies, TV shows and books to check out this summer

Here's a month-by-month guide to some of the notable movies, TV shows and books dropping between now and the end of August. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hNYoGM

As protests sweep the sporting world, Olympics slow walk a decision on easing rules

To kneel or not to kneel: Olympic officials weigh whether to allow athletes at next year's Summer Games to protest police killings of Black people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/318rzi1

Surfing confronts sport's racist past after George Floyd's death

"Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AYE0lw

A QAnon caucus? Fringe conspiracy theory advocates aim for Congress

Almost two dozen candidates who have embraced QAnon conspiracy theories are running for Congress and six are already on the November ballot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ejRd6Y

Kurt Cobain's 'MTV Unplugged' guitar sells for $6 million at auction

Bids opened at $1 million for the sale that ended up breaking several world records. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NttrtH

Murder inquiry launched after three stabbed to death at park in town outside London

Police arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YTzRHI

Trump finally does the right thing for China's Uighurs, but for the wrong reasons

Even when the president finally manages to do the right thing, it’s rarely for the right reasons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fIZK3S

At least 9 people shot at large gathering in New York

Several hundred people ran towards police, saying they had heard gunshots. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YkNKj9

Family of 18-year-old man killed by L.A. deputy calls for independent investigation

"I feel it in my soul that my brother was murdered and this was covered up," the victim’s sister said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dhRYMr

Trump tells Tulsa crowd he wanted to "slow down" COVID-19 testing, White House says he was joking

“When you do testing to that extent ... you’re going to find more cases, so I said to my people, ‘Slow the testing down, please.’” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AY74d5

2 shot, 1 dead in Seattle protest zone attack

"It is so saddening to hear of any shooting anywhere across our state," Gov. Jay Inslee said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V3k5Jj

Tampa Bay Buccaneers report coronavirus cases at training center

The team said it would continue operations at its facility in Tampa, Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eleOUY

Inside Trump's Tulsa rally, no distancing, empty seats and plenty of doubt about coronavirus

Before the event, local health officials announced the highest number of cases yet to be reported in a single day in the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hM573Z

Adolescents from disadvantaged neighborhoods show gene regulation differences

An 18-year study of 2,000 children born in England and Wales found that young adults raised in communities marked by more economic deprivation, physical dilapidation, social disconnection, and danger display differences in the epigenome -- the proteins and chemical compounds that regulate the activity of their genes. The findings suggest that gene regulation may be one biological pathway through which neighborhood disadvantage 'gets under the skin' to engender long-term health disparities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Yl5r1X

The rate we acquire genetic mutations could help predict lifespan, fertility

Differences in the rate that genetic mutations accumulate in healthy young adults could help predict remaining lifespan in both sexes and the remaining years of fertility in women, according to scientists. Their study, believed to be the first of its kind, found that young adults who acquired fewer mutations over time lived about five years longer than those who acquired them more rapidly. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dkzFGC

Adolescents from disadvantaged neighborhoods show gene regulation differences

An 18-year study of 2,000 children born in England and Wales found that young adults raised in communities marked by more economic deprivation, physical dilapidation, social disconnection, and danger display differences in the epigenome -- the proteins and chemical compounds that regulate the activity of their genes. The findings suggest that gene regulation may be one biological pathway through which neighborhood disadvantage 'gets under the skin' to engender long-term health disparities. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Yl5r1X

The rate we acquire genetic mutations could help predict lifespan, fertility

Differences in the rate that genetic mutations accumulate in healthy young adults could help predict remaining lifespan in both sexes and the remaining years of fertility in women, according to scientists. Their study, believed to be the first of its kind, found that young adults who acquired fewer mutations over time lived about five years longer than those who acquired them more rapidly. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dkzFGC

Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Floyd protests renew debate about police use of armored vehicles, other military gear

NBC News has found at least 17 instances via social media and news accounts where armored vehicles were deployed in response to George Floyd protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zSXF68

FBI, US Attorney announce $100,000 reward in 2004 murder of Alonzo Brooks

Alonzo Brooks, 23, attended a party at a house in a rural area outside of La Cygne, Kansas, on the night of April 3, 2004. Alonzo never made it back to his home in Gardner, Kansas. His family called authorities in Linn County, Kansas and the Linn County Sheriff’s Department launched a search. On May 1, 2004, Alonzo’s body was found in the brush of a creek in Linn County. An autopsy was not able to determine the cause of death. In June 2020, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney announced a $100,000 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fNq7pn

Life in Arizona has almost returned to normal. A coronavirus surge could send it back.

“If they weren’t coming to me, they’d be going somewhere else,” one bar owner said. “They want to live their life.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V0fCXH

Aging is a woman's secret power — and the data proves it

This advantage isn’t simply a feel-good rallying cry to give older women a self-esteem boost, but based on qualities and traits they develop over time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V2XoVn

The complicated truth about Chicago violence and 'defund the police' efforts

Critics see Chicago as emblematic of chaos that could follow decreases in police funding. Experts say the relationship between policing and gun violence is nuanced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BmZbO7

Muslim woman forced to remove hijab for booking photo in Miami

A civil rights attorney called it a “severe violation of religious freedoms,” but a police spokesman said the department was following protocol. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hJIgWO

Nuclear powers, a disputed border and an uneasy truce: Explaining the India-China conflict

A border clash between the two nuclear armed neighbors has drawn the world's gaze to a disputed region in the Himalayas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V2SsQl

"I love what I do': Stadium vendors see no hope for returning to work in 2020

"I was crushed," said a vendor when he learned Major League Baseball was suspended. "Essentially we lost all of our income within a minute's time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3di0YBi

China claims disputed valley where Chinese, Indian troops engaged in a deadly brawl

The confrontation in the Galwan Valley, part of the disputed region along the Himalayan frontier, was the deadliest in 45 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hKymEj

Kiddie guide to yoga

Two picture books introduce kids to asanas and techniques with the help of a dog, a frog, an elephant and all-time favourite Peppa the pig on this International Yoga Day from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2YeE35v

Rise in coronavirus cases in L.A. puts Latinos at even greater risk, doctors say

"We can’t let the discrimination of this pandemic continue this way," a clinic director said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ehgKh3

10,000 more cancer deaths predicted because of COVID-19

A leading cancer doctor blames delayed cancer screenings, treatments and halted research for the anticipated surge in cancer deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ejhfan

How to care for dry, cracked heels this summer

Dermatologists explain what causes our heels to crack — and what we can do to heal and protect them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qcK30B

Bags with human remains discovered along Seattle shore

One of the bags was in the water, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dgGucb

Justice Department sues Virginia county, accusing it of blocking Islamic cemetery

The suit says that Stafford County changed its ordinance and made it far more excessive than state law requires after learning of the group's plans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hLp1w0

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who investigated Trump associates, abruptly steps down

Berman's resignation was not expected, and word of the move caught senior officials in his office off guard. Attorney General William Barr said the president will nominate Jay Clayton to succeed Berman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NdqtJp

Family says man found hanged in California died of suicide

They released a statement after viewing video provided by authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CsIGkl

Brazil tops 1 million cases as coronavirus spreads inland

Brazil's health ministry said that the total now stood at 1,032,913, up more than 50,000 from Thursday. It is second only to the U.S. in cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NdWelI

Ex-officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' fatal shooting will spend weekend in jail

Former police officer Garrett Rolfe waived his right to make a court appearance after being booked on 11 counts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YwFgx

Snapchat removes Juneteenth filter that asked users to smile to break chains

Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YD7UP

Hot new reality TV show 'Floor is Lava' is exactly what it sounds like

Depending on the size of your house, maybe don’t try this at home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fFsGcP

Descendant of Howell Cobb, a Confederate founder, hails his Capitol portrait coming down

Denise Rucker Krepp says progress was made when Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Thursday ordered the removal of the portraits of four Confederate Speakers, including one of Cobb, her great-great-great-grandfather. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/315oW0p

These men fought for a Middle East peace deal. Now they are watching it slip away.

"The period 1994 to 1999, this was paradise," said one former peace negotiator. "There was a real possibility of peace then. Today, I don't see it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hGzVDa

What happened to the lone police department investigation started by Trump's DOJ?

A Justice Department official tells NBC News the one such probe opened under Trump remains ongoing for a third year without results to show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fBRMcD

'It was an execution': Nicolas Chavez was on his knees when police killed him. His father wants answers.

A fatal police shooting in Houston highlights what many experts regard as the failed promise of officer body cameras. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UYEGyp

Facebook to direct $200M to Black-owned businesses as part of 'diverse suppliers' promise

Facebook will also expand its free Elevate work training program to reach 1 million Black people over the next three years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YRFrKw

Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim

Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died from the coronavirus, compared with 5 percent of Americans overall and 4 percent of white Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BgTAZH

Amazon acquires voter suppression documentary featuring Stacey Abrams

“Justice in our criminal justice system and the sacred right to vote are not equal for all Americans and we must find a way to change these systematic inequalities,” Abrams said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e9O1Lb

Rachel Lindsay says racist contestant was on her season of 'The Bachelorette'

Lindsay, who was the first Black lead on "The Bachelorette," said she wants producers to do more vetting of contestants. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ARbz95

Expert shopping: Ergonomic office chairs

Poor ergonomics can lead to negative health effects. The new remote work norm might mean you need a better sitting solution. We consulted experts on finding the best chair for your workstation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31383Dz

Australian leader says unnamed state behind cyberattacks

The Australian prime minister said the attacks were the work of "a state-based actor with significant capabilities." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3deFa9P

Vatican urges Catholics to drop investments in fossil fuels, arms

The calls were contained in a 225-page manual for church leaders and workers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ScYHf

Walmart spends $100 million for a 'racial equity' center while staff need raises

Instead of spending $100 million on a 'center on racial equity,' the mega-corporation should give the money to its underpaid African American workforce. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37Je9dC

Klobuchar withdraws from veepstakes, says Biden should pick woman of color

"I think this is a moment to put a woman of color on that ticket," she told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell on Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UXQ39P

Man arrested in shooting of eight people outside San Antonio bar

All of the victims are expected to survive. The shooting happened after a group was denied entry to a bar because they were inebriated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UXIOyl

The merging of two movements: Pride and Black Lives Matter

MSNBC’s Joshua Johnson hosts a virtual conversation with Dominique Jackson, Alphonso David, Eboné Bell to discuss the meaning of “All Black Lives Matter,” and the historical connection between the Black and LGBTQIA+ rights movements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YPJbfK

Man blames Asians for coronavirus in racist rant at N.Y.C. 7-Eleven store

It is frustrating, the alleged victim wrote on Facebook, that things like this still occur and "trashy ignorant racist" people "live amongst us." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hGkx9Y

Expert shopping: Face masks for kids

If you’re looking for the best face masks for kids, start with masks they’re actually going to want to wear. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zKJsbl

Raven-Symoné marries girlfriend Miranda Maday

"I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy," the actress wrote on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3difbOC

Arizona sheriff who flouted stay-at-home order tests positive for coronavirus

“Three hundred deaths is not a significant enough number to continue to ruin the economy," the sheriff told a newspaper last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zIX6LW

SEC to Mississippi: Change Confederate-themed flag or risk losing college sports events

The NCAA's Southeastern Conference commissioner warned that Mississippi could lose SEC championship games if it doesn't alter the state flag.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ZXqBd

Arizona sheriff who flouted stay-at-home order tests positive for coronavirus

“Three hundred deaths is not a significant enough number to continue to ruin the economy," the sheriff told a newspaper last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zIX6LW

Military investigating allegations that missing Fort Hood soldier was sexually harassed

The Army announcement comes two days after the mother of Private First Class Vanessa Guillen said months had passed and “we know nothing, nothing, nothing." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NakDbR

2020 on track to be one of the warmest years on record

NOAA previously found that each of the past five years had been among the warmest since record-keeping began in 1880. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ddGsSt

Justice Sotomayor cites Trump's remarks against Mexicans, immigrants behind decision to end DACA

"I would not so readily dismiss the allegation that an executive decision disproportionately harms the same racial group that the President branded as less desirable," wrote Sotomayor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YdKUw7

Three-day Global Online Yoga Festival from June 18 to 20

The International Yoga Day, being celebrated on June 21, will be more significant in the times of the pandemic and mental stress the world seems to be going through from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/30Vqx8O

And you thought Kim Jong Un was scary

Kim Jong Un's little sister, who called South Koreans "human scum" last week, is taking a more public and bellicose role in North Korea's leadership. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zN1yJO

'We'll Meet Again' singer Vera Lynn, who boosted British morale during WWII, has died

Known as "the Forces Sweetheart" for her World War II performances, Lynn was famous for songs including "We'll Meet Again" and "The White Cliffs of Dover." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3deoyPg

'Was that a nerve?': House hearing on police reform sidetracked by two congressmen over race

"You all are white men who have never lived in my shoes, and you do not know what it is like to be an African American male," said Rep. Cedric Richmond, who rejected GOP amendments to a police reform bill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YJAxPL

When Byron Williams died saying 'I can't breathe,' few protested. Now his family is fighting for justice.

Williams, 50, was arrested by Las Vegas police for riding his bicycle without a safety light. Less than an hour later, he was dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d7oXTK

Black folks don't need more 'allies.' We need active bystanders.

Allies: The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner and so many others also happened on your watch. You must do better. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CggGjz

Americans are unhappier than ever — here's how to find joy in troubled times

A new poll found Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years, but there are ways to feel happier — even during a global pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zGvUgQ

Expert shopping: Anti-aging creams and serums

Top dermatology experts share their favorite youth-preserving serums, anti-wrinkle creams, eye creams and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U6pEYK

Three-day Global Online Yoga Festival from June 18 to 20

The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2zImdi7

Half-brother of man found hanged involved in shootout

The man was named in a criminal complaint that alleges assault with a deadly weapon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ec87EL

Half-brother of man found hanged involved in shootout

The man was named in a criminal complaint that alleges assault with a deadly weapon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ec87EL

Officer in video complaining about fast-food order says people missed the point

"It's not that people are waiting in the wings to hurt us," Officer Stacy Talbert said. "It's that people don't trust us." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UUpOB7

Ex-Missouri officer who drove cruiser into man charged with assault

“The moment that vehicle turned its headlights toward the victim, that became a 4,000-pound missile,” the prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N79HM3

Trump administration seeks emergency ruling to stop Bolton book

The Justice Department asked for an emergency hearing on Friday, given that the book's publication date is June 23. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UWtXEr

Three states just broke records for new COVID-19 cases. But their governors vow to stay open.

Are the governors in the worst-hit states considering another shutdown? Not a chance, if you ask them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDoX8E

John Bolton says Trump asked China for re-election help in explosive new book

The former national security adviser portrays the president as erratic and ill-informed and as putting his own interests above all else. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ecW1es

Some out-of-work Americans are waiting in line overnight hoping to get their claims processed

Videos posted on social media show hundreds of applicants waiting in line all day to speak to clerks who can help process their unemployment claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hD5bD8

Discovery allows 3D printing of sensors directly on expanding organs

Mechanical engineers and computer scientists have developed a 3D printing technique that uses motion capture technology, similar to that used in Hollywood movies, to print electronic sensors directly on organs that are expanding and contracting. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3egSxaM

Is Santa real? Examining children's beliefs in cultural figures and 'non-real' people

Young children understand dinosaurs and The Wiggles are (or were!) real, and that fictional characters like Peter Pan and Spongebob are not real -- but cultural figures like Santa or the Tooth Fairy occupy an ambiguous place in a child's pantheon, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zKvIxe

Envy coupled with competition divides society into an upper and lower class, game theoretical study shows

Can class differences come about endogenously, i.e. independent of birth and education? Researchers pursued this issue in a game theoretical study. They were able to show that the basic human need to compare oneself with others may be the root cause of the formation of social classes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AC0Nnm

Discovery allows 3D printing of sensors directly on expanding organs

Mechanical engineers and computer scientists have developed a 3D printing technique that uses motion capture technology, similar to that used in Hollywood movies, to print electronic sensors directly on organs that are expanding and contracting. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3egSxaM

Into the Future of DREAMers

The Supreme Court is deliberating on the future of DACA; and for one of the lawyers at the center of the case, this fight is personal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fDYoaf

Trump tries to sweep away all that came before him

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/2YaLKtO

More than 120 Larry Nassar victims call for DOJ to release report on FBI's handling of case

Five years after the first report of abuse by Larry Nassar was referred to the FBI, victims still wait for answers on why it took so long to arrest him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zE3uUI

Slowed by pandemic, move to recall Alaska's governor adapts

Unable to do grassroots organizing, the recall movement has taken a cue from the virus that stalled their momentum, creating drive-thru petition sign-ups across the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7hvDW

FCC calls hours-long T-Mobile service outage 'unacceptable'

The company blamed an internet-traffic issue that caused problems with its network for the outage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37E6qxg

Beijing steps-up coronavirus restrictions as cases spread beyond city

After months of lockdown Beijing had begun to return to normal, now the capital has raised the alarm amid a new coronavirus flare-up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bb4EHL

Aunt Jemima brand to change name, remove image that's 'based on racial stereotype'

“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," Quaker Oats said, adding that the move is an effort "toward progress on racial equality." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30RLKRc

A teen from a religious household explores his sexual identity in 'Love, Victor'

"It can be difficult, because sometimes you're not enough for one culture," says Ana Ortiz, who plays the mom on the show. "What's my place?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fvRqnH

'Of course not': Fauci says he wouldn't attend Trump rallies as coronavirus spreads

The infectious disease expert was asked about the president's large-scale campaign event set for Tulsa on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YLAEKu

'Caution fatigue,' mixed messaging and mass protests: Inside America's divisive mask debate

From "caution fatigue" to confusing advice, some are questioning whether they should still take safety measures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Che311

Turkey moves troops against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq

The move came days after Turkey launched an air operation in the region, which the Defense Ministry said targeted 81 rebel hideouts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37Nt4n7

Don't just celebrate the Supreme Court's LGBT rights ruling. Keep fighting.

Our kids recite a pledge in school (often in violation of the First Amendment) promising “justice for all” in America. This is what that can look like. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y90WHR

English soccer's push to fight racism is reminder of how long it has plagued the game

When the English Premier League resumes Wednesday, players will wear “Black Lives Matter” on their jerseys instead of their names. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ddhSB4

GOP's 2020 voter suppression is a slow-motion scandal happening in plain sight

While Georgia state officials blamed local poll workers, voting rights advocates saw a continued pattern of voter suppression. It is a pattern Republicans seem determined to reproduce. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YaxYXK

English soccer's push to fight racism is reminder of how long it has plagued the game

When the English Premier League resumes Wednesday, players will wear “Black Lives Matter” on their jerseys instead of their names. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ddhSB4

PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter in devastating Camp Fire

Dozens of people in Northern California were killed in the state's worst wildfire, which was set off by PG&E equipment in November 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YHqYkn

The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3e8Pe5n

Facebook will let users opt out of political advertisements

Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement in an opinion piece for USA Today, in which he also discussed Facebook's efforts to prevent election interference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UMEhig

As coronavirus cases spike, Texas mayors ask governor to allow them to require masks

Gov. Greg Abbott responded tersely, saying they hadn't "lifted a finger to impose penalties and enforcement mechanisms available to them." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ALmsJw

Facebook, Google and Amazon CEOs willing to testify in antitrust probe

Representatives for Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos indicated the executives are open to testifying about the influence of big tech. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30NRRWp

'Perfect storm for when COVID hits': Alabama's Black communities see coronavirus surge

The virus "brought a lot to the surface that was hidden,” one resident said. “You really seein' a lot of what the minority and Black people have to endure." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UOgU7S

How police killing of Rayshard Brooks could finally empower citizen watchdog panel

The board was established in 2007 after a 92-year-old woman was killed during a police raid on her home. Since then, the agency has tried to hold police accountable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BdE3de

North Korea blows up a strategic building to blackmail the U.S. Don't fall for it.

The destruction was a very loud wake-up call for those who still believe that Pyongyang has any interest in dismantling its nuclear arsenal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFJQQS

How police killing of Rayshard Brooks could finally empower citizen watchdog panel

U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, 2 family members have COVID-19

The Republican from South Carolina said in a statement that he, his wife and son have the illness but have "fared well." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YEnOhd

Calling for nursing support amid COVID-19 pandemic

In a new editorial, researchers call for rapid policy reform and investment in nurses and nursing in order to leverage the skills of this global workforce. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y7j5FY

Calling for nursing support amid COVID-19 pandemic

In a new editorial, researchers call for rapid policy reform and investment in nurses and nursing in order to leverage the skills of this global workforce. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y7j5FY

Into the Killing of Rayshard Brooks

Amidst protests against police brutality, Rayshard Brooks, who is Black, was shot and killed by an officer in Atlanta on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YEFV6B

New USPS head is a top Trump donor. What does that mean for its future?

Louis DeJoy has been a top donor to Trump and the Republican National Committee and was in charge of fundraising for the 2020 Republican National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30P6XuP

Trump administration considering 'back-to-work' cash bonus — but will it work?

President Donald Trump is considering "some kind of bonus" that will "create an incentive to work,” Larry Kudlow said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zEBD70

How a coalition of activists forced Los Angeles to consider defunding the LAPD

In a matter of weeks, Black Lives Matter activists went from struggling to get a response from the L.A. City Council to presenting their budget demands in person. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YAl5Fy

Bodies of missing activist, AARP volunteer found in Florida

A suspect was in custody over the disappearance of Oluwatoyin Salau, 19, and Victoria Sims, 75, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hD8Qkv

COVID-19 pandemic could decimate outdoor environmental, science education programs

A survey of 1,000 outdoor education programs nationwide finds that nearly two-thirds are in danger of folding because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such programs connect youth with the world around them and teach about nature, with documented academic, health and social benefits. But most programs are conducted by residential outdoor science schools, nature centers, parks and zoos, not in traditional classrooms. The loss will be felt disproportionately by students of color and low-income students. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BbyGv7

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37xbnI9

Researchers develop model to predict likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19, disease outcomes

A new risk prediction model for healthcare providers can forecast an individual patient's likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19 as well as their outcomes from the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fwZWmF

Combination drug treatments for COVID-19 show promise in cell culture tests

Researchers have established a cell culture that allows them to test antibody-laden plasma, drugs and drug combinations in the laboratory. A screen of 136 safe-in-human antiviral drugs and identified six promising candidates. One combination of two drugs was so effective that researchers hope others can begin clinical trials on the drugs now. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y54JWA

COVID-19 hospitalizations could mean significant out-of-pocket medical costs for many Americans

If past hospitalizations for pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are any guide, many Americans could face high out-of-pocket medical costs for COVID-19 hospitalizations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BdkQIo

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

A new paper reports on the prevalence of infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in women admitted to labor and delivery units in several Boston hospitals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hy8QSL

Cancer: Drug with new approach on impeding DNA repair shows promise in first clinical trial

Berzosertib, an ATR-targeting drug, improves progression-free survival in combination with chemotherapy in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hpjKKi

Mindfulness combined with hypnotherapy aids highly stressed people, study finds

A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness and hypnotherapy has shown positive results. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B8RivC

Disrupted circadian rhythms linked to later Parkinson's diagnoses

Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more likely to later develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UPa6Hn

COVID-19 pandemic could decimate outdoor environmental, science education programs

A survey of 1,000 outdoor education programs nationwide finds that nearly two-thirds are in danger of folding because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such programs connect youth with the world around them and teach about nature, with documented academic, health and social benefits. But most programs are conducted by residential outdoor science schools, nature centers, parks and zoos, not in traditional classrooms. The loss will be felt disproportionately by students of color and low-income students. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BbyGv7

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37xbnI9

Researchers develop model to predict likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19, disease outcomes

A new risk prediction model for healthcare providers can forecast an individual patient's likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19 as well as their outcomes from the disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fwZWmF

Combination drug treatments for COVID-19 show promise in cell culture tests

Researchers have established a cell culture that allows them to test antibody-laden plasma, drugs and drug combinations in the laboratory. A screen of 136 safe-in-human antiviral drugs and identified six promising candidates. One combination of two drugs was so effective that researchers hope others can begin clinical trials on the drugs now. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y54JWA

COVID-19 hospitalizations could mean significant out-of-pocket medical costs for many Americans

If past hospitalizations for pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are any guide, many Americans could face high out-of-pocket medical costs for COVID-19 hospitalizations. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BdkQIo

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

A new paper reports on the prevalence of infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in women admitted to labor and delivery units in several Boston hospitals. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hy8QSL

Artificial intelligence estimates peoples' ages

Wrinkles, furrows, spots: a person's aging process is accompanied by tell-tale signs on their face. Researchers have developed an algorithm that interprets these features very reliably. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N00eWS

Exposure to air pollution impairs cellular energy metabolism

Exposure to air particulate matter impairs the metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells, according to a recent study. The results can contribute to a better understanding of how air pollutants may harm brain health, as the olfactory mucosa can act as a key pathway to the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e5gUIq

Study demonstrates feasibility of hologram technology in liver tumor ablation

Data from one of the first clinical uses of augmented reality guidance with electromagnetically tracked tools shows that the technology may help doctors quickly, safely, and accurately deliver targeted liver cancer treatments, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UMzZHJ

House-call model tapping interventional radiology improves outcomes and access to care

Interventional radiologists participating in a collaborative house call model in rural Indiana helped reduce emergency department use by 77% and hospital readmissions by 50 percent for nearly 1,000 elderly homebound patients with chronic illnesses, according to a new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MYTTuL

Novel treatment for mesothelioma shows promise for patients

A novel treatment for advanced mesothelioma is safe and effective and may improve the quality of life for patients who have few treatment options, according to new research. Transarterial chemoperfusion treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) comes with minimal side effects and shows promise for extending the lives of patients who have limited or no remaining treatment options. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AFCyo1

Artificial intelligence estimates peoples' ages

Wrinkles, furrows, spots: a person's aging process is accompanied by tell-tale signs on their face. Researchers have developed an algorithm that interprets these features very reliably. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N00eWS

Exposure to air pollution impairs cellular energy metabolism

Exposure to air particulate matter impairs the metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells, according to a recent study. The results can contribute to a better understanding of how air pollutants may harm brain health, as the olfactory mucosa can act as a key pathway to the brain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e5gUIq

Supreme Court rules existing civil rights law protects gay and lesbian workers

The decision said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's sex, also covers sexual orientation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e7DFLY

Supreme Court rules existing civil rights law protects gay and lesbian workers

Congressional Democrats seek answers on use of prison staff at protests

Members are asking for details about what precautionary measures are being taken after some prison staff were deployed in response to the national protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fqmbuf

Supreme Court turns aside Justice Department, won't hear California sanctuary cities case

The state law in question bars police from notifying the feds when immigrants are being released after serving time for local crimes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37vmjpG

GOP congressman who officiated gay wedding loses primary

Rep. Denver Riggleman had angered social conservatives in his district when he officiated a gay wedding last summer. He was defeated by Bob Good in the primary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yxo81g

A picture and its story: Black personal trainer carries suspected far-right protester to safety

Protests have erupted across British cities and around the world after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37w443h

Candidates who use humor on Twitter may find the joke is on them

Political candidates' use of humor on social media could sometimes backfire on them with potential supporters, new research suggests. People were more likely to view messages using humor as inappropriate for a political candidate they didn't know, the study found. That led participants to rate a candidate using humor as less credible than one who didn't -- and less likely to get their vote. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YA8T7P

'Beijing will not be a second Wuhan': Fears of new outbreak after string of coronavirus cases

The new outbreak has been traced to a major wholesale food market in Beijing's southwestern Fengtai district. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N20LaR

Beyoncé demands justice for Breonna Taylor in letter to Kentucky AG

"Take swift and decisive action in charging the officers. The next months cannot look like the last three," the singer wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ABPj34

U.S. fighter jet crashes off the U.K. coast during training mission

A search and rescue operation is underway for the jet's pilot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFfk9y

Chinese consulates deploying 'mask diplomacy' in U.S. communities

With China on the defensive over the coronavirus pandemic, its diplomatic missions in the United States are on a charm offensive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AthmSp

American accused of spying in Russia sentenced to 16 years in jail

Paul Whelan, who holds U.S., British, Canadian and Irish passports, was detained in the Russian capital at the end of December 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UHFjw8

NASCAR allows limited audience for first time since coronavirus, Confederate flag ban

The racing league allowed 1,000 first responders and military families to be spectators at its race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BXVq1R

Philippine journalist convicted of libel, given 6-year term

A Manila court found Maria Ressa, her online news site Rappler Inc., and former reporter Reynaldo Santos Jr. guilty of libeling a wealthy businessman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37tkhX4

Two experts say use of deadly force against Rayshard Brooks unwarranted

But a police union president outside Atlanta called it "legitimate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zCvMPC

Police killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta ruled a homicide

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said the 27-year-old died after he was shot twice in the back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30E5N5n

Is Trump remaking both parties' membership?

Data from the Pew Research Center shows notable shifts in the demographic make-up of both parties since 2015. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2C7y7CX

Therapists are under strain in the coronavirus era

"I can’t be both a really worried human and a good therapist at the same time.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UHMEfb

Her son was killed by police. Then she won the right to teach new cops.

Loretta Prater sued the city of Chattanooga after her son died in a police altercation, resulting in her getting the chance to lecture cadets about his death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e0yYmR

South Korea convenes emergency meeting

South Korean military "is maintaining resolute military readiness to respond to all situation,” the country's defense ministry said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hnj4W1

'A tale of two districts': Meet the New York principal who could unseat a 16-term Democrat

“Coming into the campaign we felt that structural racism, institutional racism, institutional classism, institutional sexism, and militarism are the evils that continue to plague American society generally," Bowman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aywm1b

The truth about police unions is a lot more depressing than we've been told

Police brutality is a consequence of a capitalist society organized to funnel massive amounts of wealth to a tiny class, while keeping millions in poverty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3htTY7A

As insurance companies take over pension plans, are your payments at risk?

As insurance companies take over corporate pensions, advocates are concerned about risks to retirees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cY0xfd

White people like me have to realize that fighting racism begins within us

I am praying that millions of people like me will finally recognize the discrimination and racism that people of color experience, and why that must end. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30FtOJ7

When principals become detectives: Tracking down students who have disappeared from class

“We’re relentless,” one school principal said. “I need to make sure my kids are getting the education they deserve.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eczQ7W

Landlords using harassment, threats to force out tenants during COVID-19

Tenants are being put in the precarious situation of having to endure hostility or leave their homes in the midst of a public health crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e2hvdM

Inside a South Korean theme park that refused to let COVID-19 shut it down

Throughout South Korea’s struggle with coronavirus, Everland, its most popular theme park, never closed its doors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fhWmMQ

Fears rise over safety of detained Saudi princess, family confidant says

“[If] she’s dead or alive we have no idea, we literally have no single clue," said someone close to the Saudi princess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30HizAe

18 dead and dozens injured as tanker truck explodes on Chinese highway

The tanker, which was carrying liquefied gas, also damaged nearby buildings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3htzOdU

Watch | Indian gym owners call for fitness centers to open

A video on gym owners and trainers are holding protests in several Indian cities from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3d1Lnpg

Virginia protesters gather at target, statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee

“We picked the monument with the idea that this would be the last big gathering here,” an organizer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30GKakS

Protecting scientific diversity

The COVID-19 pandemic means that scientists face great challenges because they have to reorient, interrupt or even cancel research and teaching. A team of international scientists are highlighting the precarious situation of many scientists and calling for a collective effort by the scientific community, especially from its leadership, to protect decades of effort to build an inclusive scientific community. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y1Rwhf

Only 1 in 3 COVID-19 research authors are women, and even fewer are senior authors

Women make up only a third of all authors who have published research on COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in January this year, and even fewer of them are senior authors on these papers, suggests a recent analysis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MXqb9y

Survey suggests the importance of clearly communicating coronavirus risk, behaviors

A newly published analysis of March survey data sheds light on our understanding of how perceptions of the virus impact behavior, finding individuals who perceive greater risk from COVID-19 were more likely to engage in protective behaviors like hand-washing and social distancing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cXqcoA

A protein that helps to fight viruses can also block lung damage repair

Researchers have found that a protein which is initially helpful in the body's immune response to a virus, can later interfere with the repair of lung tissue. The work highlights the need for careful consideration regarding the use of this protein to treat viruses, including coronavirus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UDSpKv

Protecting scientific diversity

The COVID-19 pandemic means that scientists face great challenges because they have to reorient, interrupt or even cancel research and teaching. A team of international scientists are highlighting the precarious situation of many scientists and calling for a collective effort by the scientific community, especially from its leadership, to protect decades of effort to build an inclusive scientific community. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y1Rwhf

Only 1 in 3 COVID-19 research authors are women, and even fewer are senior authors

Women make up only a third of all authors who have published research on COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in January this year, and even fewer of them are senior authors on these papers, suggests a recent analysis. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MXqb9y

Survey suggests the importance of clearly communicating coronavirus risk, behaviors

A newly published analysis of March survey data sheds light on our understanding of how perceptions of the virus impact behavior, finding individuals who perceive greater risk from COVID-19 were more likely to engage in protective behaviors like hand-washing and social distancing. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cXqcoA

A protein that helps to fight viruses can also block lung damage repair

Researchers have found that a protein which is initially helpful in the body's immune response to a virus, can later interfere with the repair of lung tissue. The work highlights the need for careful consideration regarding the use of this protein to treat viruses, including coronavirus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UDSpKv

Is is safe? High-risk Brits can't understand government advice

"I haven't been reassured because no one has called me, no one has written to me," one person who has been shielding from the virus said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hn0u07

Teen floating river with friends drowns after going over falls in Alabama

The man, a recent high school graduate, was floating the river with friends before he was caught in the current and went over the falls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B8BdpB

Trump delays Tulsa rally that had been planned for Juneteenth

The Tulsa rally had been planned for June 19, which is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MVx9f2

As rare animals disappear, scientist faces 'ecological grief'

Five years before the novel coronavirus ran rampant around the world, saiga antelopes from the steppes of Eurasia experienced their own epidemic. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e0zrFJ

Breastfeeding helps counteracts BMI gain in children at high risk for obesity

For people whose genes put them at risk of becoming obese, exclusive breastfeeding as a baby can help ward off weight gain later in life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YszMKV

Putting 'super' in natural killer cells

Using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and deleting a key gene, researchers have created natural killer cells -- a type of immune cell -- with measurably stronger activity against a form of leukemia, both in vivo and in vitro. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YuIzvN

Adult stem cell study shows fish oil may help with depression

A new study shows that patient-derived adult stem cells can be used to model major depressive disorder and test how a patient may respond to medication and that fish oil, when tested in the model, created an antidepressant response. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B5bQ86

Researchers model human stem cells to identify degeneration in glaucoma

More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, a serious eye condition causing vision loss. Using human stem cell models, researchers found they could analyze deficits within cells damaged by glaucoma, with the potential to use this information to develop new strategies to slow the disease process. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UE5pQl

Turning fluorescent tags into cancer killers

Fluorophores with one oxygen atom replaced by a sulfur atom can be triggered with light to create reactive oxygen species within cancer cells, killing them. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hmJabn

Breastfeeding helps counteracts BMI gain in children at high risk for obesity

For people whose genes put them at risk of becoming obese, exclusive breastfeeding as a baby can help ward off weight gain later in life. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YszMKV

Putting 'super' in natural killer cells