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Trump says he's banning TikTok in the U.S

"We're banning them from the United States," Trump said Friday night aboard Air Force One. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DblZBA

Hurricane warning now in place for part of Florida as Isaias approaches

The hurricane, now a Category 1, is expected to move near the Florida coast Saturday afternoon through Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33fTUDO

Family demands answers on 10-year anniversary of daughter's brutal murder

Heather Leann Pope, 29, left her mother’s house in Royse City, Texas on July 23, 2010, to visit a friend. She never returned. Her body was found behind a vacant house on August 3, 2010. In 2019, the family met with Crime Stoppers and gave $8,500 to increase the reward to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest of the person(s) responsible for her death. The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D04bcV

Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are both against bringing rapid testing to Capitol Hill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jZ3Bwv

Trader Joe's says no to changing ethnic-sounding label names

Trader Joe's, which had said it would change the names of some of products denounced as racist now says it will stick with labels like Trader Jose's. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CZPE0R

'They have to defend themselves': U.S. Marshals speak out on violent clashes with Portland protestors

Bricks, batteries, frozen water bottles, sling shots with ball bearings, feces, urine, bleach and canned goods have been launched over the fence at deputies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gik0tz

Inside the White House's attempt to message its way out of the coronavirus crisis

"We have got to get our arms around this, given the 90-day stretch we are heading into,” said one official — describing a critical communications push often undercut by the president himself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Xhi1OP

GLAAD Honors 'Pose,' 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Booksmart'

Since 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards has celebrated LGBTQ visibility in media. This year, for the first time, the annual ceremony was held virtually. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gihJP0

One bad day demonstrates how Trump is reaping what he's sown

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/33eKlVQ

New understanding of CRISPR-Cas9 tool could improve gene editing

Of the CRISPR-Cas9 tools created to date, base editors have gotten lots of attention because of their seemingly simple editing: they neatly replace one nucleic acid with another, in many cases all that should be needed to fix a genetic disease. Scientists have now determined the structure of the latest base editor as it swaps out nucleic acids, showing why it can go off target but also how it can be improved. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3150TNq

Laughter acts as a stress buffer -- and even smiling helps

People who laugh frequently in their everyday lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events - although this does not seem to apply to the intensity of laughter. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUYLzP

Fauci, top health officials to testify: 'Unclear how long the pandemic will last'

The experts will express concern about the double whammy of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu this winter on the nation's health care system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Dogv6e

Britain brings back restrictions as COVID-19 cases spike

"The problem with this virus is that it thrives on the social contact which makes life worth living," said the U.K. health secretary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fkzQme

House Democrats find administration overspent for ventilators by as much as $500 million

Democrats say the episode raises questions about one of the Trump administration's largest contracts for ventilator production. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39MzRym

Diplomats plead with State Department not to rush return to offices

Exclusive: More than 500 staff members are asking for a reversal of a decision to send up to 80 percent of State Department staff back to work in D.C. offices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BLNEZf

Hurricane Isaias approaches Bahamas, on path to come near U.S. East Coast

The newly-formed hurricane kept on a path early Friday expected to take it to the East Coast by the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ED32Z6

Hong Kong elections postponed following crackdown on opposition candidates

Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam blames the worsening COVID-19 situation, but the opposition see it as a further sign of Beijing's hold on the city from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSBFbJ

One Marine dead, 8 missing after training 'mishap' off California coast

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident,” said Col. Christopher Bronzi, commanding officer for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30iboxL

George Soros' son on anti-Semitism: My father and I won't let it stop us

The surge in online smears of my father and me amid the Black Lives Matter movement is simply one more installment in a long, ugly story. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33iBpip

Unsealed documents show Epstein, Maxwell correspondence in 2015

Attorneys for Maxwell have argued that she hadn’t had any contact with the accused sex trafficker for more than a decade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PdFLig

Pakistan artillery kills 15 civilians in Afghanistan, Kabul says, after border clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan are both U.S. allies but their relations have rarely been close. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k0ybWr

U.S. urges Pakistan to act after American charged with blasphemy shot in court

"We urge Pakistan to take immediate action," the U.S. State Department said in a tweet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/311OzNX

$600 jobless benefits expire, posing fresh danger to Trump's re-election

The Senate left town Thursday with no action on aid that has been an economic lifeline for millions of out-of-work Americans struggling in the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hLp6Pw

Alabama lawmaker who celebrated KKK leader resigns from church

Rep. Will Dismukes stepped down from the church where he was a pastor after withering criticism over his appearance at event for Nathan Bedford Forrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3168ifg

'Urgent and essential:' How John Lewis's death has renewed calls to protect voting rights

With the election coming and a pandemic looming, voting rights take center stage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33gAH5f

New understanding of CRISPR-Cas9 tool could improve gene editing

Of the CRISPR-Cas9 tools created to date, base editors have gotten lots of attention because of their seemingly simple editing: they neatly replace one nucleic acid with another, in many cases all that should be needed to fix a genetic disease. Scientists have now determined the structure of the latest base editor as it swaps out nucleic acids, showing why it can go off target but also how it can be improved. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3150TNq

Two air tankers collide mid-air while helping fight Nevada wildfire

The planes had been dispatched to help fight the Bishop Fire, a 14,000-acre blaze burning on federal land. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jYbvq0

Decline in US cardiac deaths slowing, while county-level disparities grow

Steady progress in reducing the rates of premature cardiac death in the US began slowing in 2011, largely due to rising rates of out-of-hospital premature cardiac deaths, especially among younger adults. County-level disparities in premature cardiac death rates across the US have widened over the past two decades. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DoKFqk

Decline in US cardiac deaths slowing, while county-level disparities grow

Steady progress in reducing the rates of premature cardiac death in the US began slowing in 2011, largely due to rising rates of out-of-hospital premature cardiac deaths, especially among younger adults. County-level disparities in premature cardiac death rates across the US have widened over the past two decades. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DoKFqk

Activists attempt to disrupt Kansas City eviction court after coronavirus moratorium lifted

“If we’re going to say that Black lives matter, we have to make sure those lives are able to be lived,” one activist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XesRoF

Tropical Storm Isaias slams Puerto Rico, could hit Florida on weekend

The storm will bring “potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides” to Puerto Rico and elsewhere in the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3187dns

Trump suggests delaying 2020 election

While states have the authority to delay their primary elections, only Congress can change the date for the general election for president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YW0pa

Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200

The amount the president put on the table is even higher than that proposed by Republicans and Democrats. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k4tyuK

Economy in reverse: Initial jobless claims soar for second week, GDP falls by record 33 percent

It's the biggest economic contraction on record, dating to 1947. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jQbqol

More than 18,000 people quarantined in China as virus surges again in Asia

Thursday marked six months since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global health emergency on Jan.30. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3383PeD

For Biden's running mate, the safest pick might be the safe bet

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/337YTGD

China bars protest leaders from running in upcoming Hong Kong elections

The move is seen as a further sign of Beijing's tightening hold on the city after the passage of a controversial security law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DjW5vr

Joe Biden campaign launches first TV ads in Ohio

Joe Biden campaign launches first TV ads in Ohio from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fhFMfD

Black creators matter. But Black TikTok stars say the app has work to do.

"It's a difficult issue, because it's so much deeper than an algorithm," TikToker Bria Jones said. "It's a society thing. It's going to take a lot of work." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30f19dz

'It cost me everything': Hispanic residents bear brunt of COVID-19 in Texas

In Texas' largest county, a disproportionate share of new COVID-19 hospital patients — as high as 65 percent some weeks — have been Hispanic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XbA9JV

Stonehenge reveals one of its secrets

Researchers believe the large 'sarsen' stones originated 15 miles to the north of the prehistoric circle, which is a World Heritage Site. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSkE1c

Man allegedly tied to 'boogaloo' movement accused of having child pornography

Stephen Parshall was one of three people accused of planning to incite a riot at a Las Vegas protest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ghnf4A

Father, son with COVID-19 forced to quarantine in Hawaii

The state public health director said he invoked a rarely used special health order to force them into isolation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39GkSWz

From snacks to snafus, 10 highlights from Wednesday's tech hearing

While the event was an occasion for lawmakers to air a laundry list of pet peeves, what video call would be complete without a few glitches, snacks and theatrics? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ZPnCL

Researchers map mechanisms in the largest CRISPR system

The largest and most complex CRISPR system has been visualized by researchers in a new study. The system may have potential applications in biomedicine and biotechnology, the researchers believe. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gbQDcl

Researchers map mechanisms in the largest CRISPR system

The largest and most complex CRISPR system has been visualized by researchers in a new study. The system may have potential applications in biomedicine and biotechnology, the researchers believe. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gbQDcl

Venture capital firm founder sentenced to 6 months in college cheating scheme

Manuel Henriquez, former chairman and CEO of Hercules Capital, paid more than $400,000 in the scheme. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P8YA6o

Arguments between couples: Our neurons like mediation

When couples argue, mediation improves the outcome of the confrontation. But that's not all: mediation is also linked to heightened activity in key regions of the brain belonging to the reward circuit. This is the first time that a controlled, randomized study has succeeded in demonstrating the advantages of mediation for couple conflicts and identifying a related biological signature. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hNnsg5

Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, by new technique

A new technique that can spot a potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women, with up to 73% accuracy months before delivery, has been developed by scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hNTloR

Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, by new technique

A new technique that can spot a potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women, with up to 73% accuracy months before delivery, has been developed by scientists. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hNTloR

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital for non-surgical bile stent procedure

A Supreme Court spokesperson said Ginsburg, 87, "is resting comfortably" after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure Wednesday in a New York hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gc9hB1

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital for non-surgical bile stent procedure

A Supreme Court spokesperson said Ginsburg, 87, "is resting comfortably" after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure Wednesday in a New York hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gc9hB1

Former CIA director John Brennan claims Trump barred him from accessing records for memoir

Brennan wrote about Trump's unusual interference in the memoir “Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, at Home and Abroad,” which goes on sale on October 6th. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/339i3MC

Probe into officer's allegedly tampered drink finds no malicious intent

A Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigation found the item in the drink was possibly a cleaning cloth, not a tampon, as was initially alleged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30XcVbA

GOP primary ads use Mitt Romney as cudgel

Mitt Romney isn't even up for re-election this cycle, but he’s still showing up on the airwaves as campaigns try to use him as a wedge in the Republican Party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ez2K5D

Trump says he didn't discuss Russian bounties with Putin

Trump said that on the phone call, he and Putin instead discussed “numerous things,” including nuclear proliferation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hGuB1M

Library's proposal on Black Lives Matter prompts sheriff to say won't respond to 911 calls

The sheriff said, "please do not feel the need to call 911 for help," but, in a later joint statement with the library head, he said he supported open discussion "that values diversity and law enforcement." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ggZhqk

U.S. to withdraw almost 12,000 troops from Germany in sweeping reorganization

President Donald Trump has long singled out Germany, a historically close U.S. ally, for not spending enough on defense and running a trade surplus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X50ol2

Emerging GOP cracks scuttle united front in virus relief negotiations

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/309fkkh

From 2.5 million to just 1,000: Socially distant crowds mark a very different hajj

"Of course it's going to be different because this year there is a social distancing," Zineb el Farissi told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gcFgkt

Trace Lysette to produce new docuseries 'Trans in Trumpland'

The transgender actress, best known for her work on "Transparent," will executive produce the four-part series alongside trans icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hO3yBS

4 Alabama corrections officers indicted, accused of excessive force, obstruction

The indictments come a week after the Justice Department said there appeared to be a pattern of excessive force against prisoners in state prisons for men. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/306ip4o

Video camera used to record Rodney King beating up for auction

George Holliday, who filmed the beating, hopes people are inspired to record not only the bad, but also the good that occurs in the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30X785J

Video shows New York police loading person into unmarked minivan

The use of an unmarked minivan raised concerns after federal authorities used such a vehicle to detain someone in Portland, Oregon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jS0SVq

He was promised a job in the U.S. He found himself trapped in a nightmare.

Visas for farmworkers have surged under Trump. But the program has subjected some workers to horrific conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/336B81G

He was promised a job in the U.S. He found himself trapped in a nightmare.

Visas for farmworkers have surged under Trump. But the program has subjected some workers to horrific abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hK9rzU

Hong Kong on verge of 'large-scale' coronavirus outbreak, chief executive warns

“We are on the verge of a large-scale community outbreak, which may lead to a collapse of our hospital system and cost lives, especially of the elderly.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2En48rE

Don't be afraid of Big Tech's newest boogeyman. It's a ploy to keep power.

Tech CEOs are making an argument that might be in the interests of individual American companies. But it's not in the interests of the American people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CXcRk4

For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/333Cv1a

For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3hCmYcG

Portland says federal government owes nearly $200,000 over courthouse fence

The city is assessing the federal government $500 for every 15 minutes that the fence remains in place. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Disi6o

'Umbrella Man' aimed to 'incite violence' during George Floyd protests, police say

The suspect is a member of the Hell's Angels biker gang and a member of the Aryan Cowboys Brotherhood, the country's oldest major white supremacist prison gang, an affidavit said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jQSVzS

GOP tucks $8 billion for military weaponry in coronavirus bill

The weapons bazaar galled Democrats whose votes will be required to pass the bill amid. They are pressing items such as food aid and funding for mail-in voting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30VbgmN

Biden's notes on display: 'Do not hold grudges' against Sen. Kamala Harris

Harris' name was scrawled across the top of his notes, followed by five talking points: “Do not hold grudges.” “Campaigned with me & Jill.” “Talented.” “Great help to campaign.” “Great respect for her.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X6Y5Ot

Rep. Jayapal asks that her name be properly pronounced after colleague gets it wrong

"Jayapal. If you're going to say my name, please say it right. It's Jayapal." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DaOJu2

Search continues for Kansas father who vanished in April

Detreck Foster, of Independence, Kansas, was last seen on April 12, 2020. He was 37 at the time of his disappearance, but turned 38 in June. He missed celebrating his birthday with his twin sister and Father’s Day with his daughters, which his family said is unusual. The Independence Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations are investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DdNE4M

Poll: Mask-wearing divisions remain even as coronavirus cases spike

Democrats, nonwhites and elderly Americans are more likely to say they wear masks every time they leave home, a new NBC News|SurveyMonkey poll shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39y0gQc

Here are six things that could change the 2020 race

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/3f7IZ1B

Packed Chainsmokers concert sparks New York investigation

Clips of the show shared by multiple Twitter users, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, showed crowds of people standing shoulder to shoulder. Not everyone wore masks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303OSsf

Twitter removes tweet highlighted by Trump falsely claiming COVID 'cure'

It is the social media platform's latest action against the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hJjNAa

Former Malaysian leader jailed over looting of state fund

Najib Razak swore in Arabic with God as his witness that he wasn't aware of the 42 million ringgit ($9.8 million) channeled into his bank accounts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X2DnPT

Sen. Perdue takes down ad with doctored photo showing Jewish rival with enlarged nose

The GOP lawmaker's campaign said it was an 'unintentional error.' His Democratic opponent called it anti-Semitic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hVccyD

'We are the legacy': John Lewis lives on in the generations of young staffers he empowered

John Lewis was a teenager when he became an activist. The latter years of his career were dedicated to enabling the next generation to pick up the torch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jPq3rE

William Barr is a disgrace to his office. Now House Democrats can show why.

The attorney general's tenure has been a disaster for the American people. The sooner he is gone from office, the better off the nation will be. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hM1dHF

'We are the legacy': John Lewis lives on in the generations of young staffers he empowered

John Lewis was a teenager when he became an activist. The latter years of his career were dedicated to enabling the next generation to pick up the torch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jPq3rE

Tahlequah, orca who carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles, is pregnant

When Tahlequah carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles over 17 days nearly two years ago, it raised worldwide concern. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303fc5O

“If this can happen here in Portland, it can happen anywhere.”

As federal officers prepare to deploy to cities across the United States, NBC News looks back at how the demonstrations in downtown Portland grew from a dwindling protest to a nationwide debate about federal authority. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/305DoEH

Ex-UCLA soccer coach admits to taking $200K in bribes admissions scandal

As part of a plea deal, prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence for Jorge Salcedo at the low end of the sentencing guidelines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f595Ch

Highly invasive lung cancer cells have longer 'fingers'

Tiny finger-like projections called filopodia drive invasive behavior in a rare subset of lung cancer cells. Analysis of molecular features distinguishing leader from follower cells focuses on filopodia and the MYO10 gene. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Ryr1t

How airway cells work together in regeneration and aging

Researchers have identified the process by which stem cells in the airways of the lungs switch between two distinct phases -- creating more of themselves and producing mature airway cells -- to regenerate lung tissue after an injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXs0V0

Highly invasive lung cancer cells have longer 'fingers'

Tiny finger-like projections called filopodia drive invasive behavior in a rare subset of lung cancer cells. Analysis of molecular features distinguishing leader from follower cells focuses on filopodia and the MYO10 gene. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Ryr1t

Invisible barriers cut down on cheating

Both see-through and pretend partitions promoted honesty in taking tests, psychology experiments show, suggesting simple environmental cues can nudge children to do the right thing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/331GAmn

How airway cells work together in regeneration and aging

Researchers have identified the process by which stem cells in the airways of the lungs switch between two distinct phases -- creating more of themselves and producing mature airway cells -- to regenerate lung tissue after an injury. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXs0V0

A new way to target cancers using 'synthetic lethality'

Researchers report that inhibiting a key enzyme caused human cancer cells associated with two major types of breast and ovarian cancer to die and in mouse studies reduced tumor growth. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DdziRG

Florida man accused of using coronavirus relief funds to buy Lamborghini

David T. Hines, 29, got nearly $4 million in PPP funding and spent part of it on a car valued at $318,000, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D9jWha

Trump attorneys ask to toss out subpoena of tax preparer's documents

President’s attorney says subpoena for tax documents amounts to an “arbitrary fishing expedition.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/307aDaK

Ivanka Trump accused of 'cheap' stunt for call to solve Native American cold cases

Trump's appearance in Minnesota drew a rebuke from Democratic lawmakers and dozens of protesters, who accused her of a "cheap media stunt." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39FmEaw

Hydrogel mimics human brain with memorizing and forgetting ability

Researchers have found a soft and wet material that can memorize, retrieve, and forget information, much like the human brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EkKs7L

A new way to target cancers using 'synthetic lethality'

Researchers report that inhibiting a key enzyme caused human cancer cells associated with two major types of breast and ovarian cancer to die and in mouse studies reduced tumor growth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DdziRG

Democrats seek to limit federal patrols in cities through coronavirus relief bill, Schumer says

The proposal would bar federal agents from patrolling cities without the permission of mayors and governors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CUE07h

Governors who took the virus seriously from the start get a boost

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/30KXNxS

Coronavirus relief will include $1,200 checks and extension of eviction moratorium, says Kudlow

“There’s a $1,200 check coming, that’s going to be part of the new package,” White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said in an interview on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gfYVQo

The price of gold just hit its highest-ever level

The new spot gold price eclipses the previous record high price, set in September 2011. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jJEuhe

The price of gold just hit its highest-ever level

The new spot gold price eclipses the previous record high price, set in September 2011. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jJEuhe

Right-wing terrorism is the biggest threat to U.S. and Europe. Why has it gone unnoticed?

An increasing percentage of plans and attacks in the U.S. are linked to far-right activity, said Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D4ewUF

How Trump and the CDC are turning teachers into COVID-19's newest villains

In fact we are neither heroes nor villains — and labeling us as either puts us and America’s children in danger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ZEcwC

Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid U.S. tensions

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken Sunday shows an Iranian fast boat speed toward the carrier, sending waves up in its wake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g2W11D

Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid U.S. tensions

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken Sunday shows an Iranian fast boat speed toward the carrier, sending waves up in its wake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g2W11D

Poll: Biden leads Trump in North Carolina

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis trails his Democratic challenger, as well, in a new NBC News/Marist poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39HD56h

Right-wing terrorism is the biggest threat to U.S. and Europe. Why has it gone unnoticed?

An increasing percentage of plans and attacks in the U.S. are linked to far-right activity, said Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D4ewUF

Hurricane Douglas swirls 'uncomfortably close' to Hawaii

Forecasters said Kauai would see the worst of Hurricane Douglas in the evening, possibly after dark. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P0R5OW

Proposed framework for integrating chatbots into health care

While chatbots are becoming more widespread in health care, it's important to implement them thoughtfully and constantly evaluate them in a variety of ways, authors argue. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OVjIwM

U.S. closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order

The tit-for-tat closings marked a significant escalation in the tensions between the two countries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32VVf2x

Neurons are genetically programmed to have long lives

Most neurons are created during embryonic development and have no ''backup'' after birth. Researchers have generally believed that their survival is determined nearly extrinsically, or by outside forces, such as the tissues and cells that neurons supply with nerve cells. Scientists have challenged this notion and reports the continuous survival of neurons is also intrinsically programmed during development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CPSDZw

Proposed framework for integrating chatbots into health care

While chatbots are becoming more widespread in health care, it's important to implement them thoughtfully and constantly evaluate them in a variety of ways, authors argue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OVjIwM

Researchers use cell imaging and mathematical modeling to understand cancer progression

Using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and the Fralin Life Sciences Institute are beginning to unravel the mechanisms that lie behind tetraploidy - a chromosomal abnormality that is often found in malignant tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30OTCkD

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on equipment in communal gyms

Scientists have found that 43% of Staphylococcus bacteria found on exercise equipment in university gyms were ampicillin-resistant, with 73% of those isolates being resistant to multiple additional drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32SjzT4

Different from a computer: Why the brain never processes the same input in the same way

The brain never processes the same information in the same way. Scientists have found out why this is the case and how it works. A decisive role plays a critical state of the neuronal networks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Eq3t9b

Researchers use cell imaging and mathematical modeling to understand cancer progression

Using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and the Fralin Life Sciences Institute are beginning to unravel the mechanisms that lie behind tetraploidy - a chromosomal abnormality that is often found in malignant tumors. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30OTCkD

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on equipment in communal gyms

Scientists have found that 43% of Staphylococcus bacteria found on exercise equipment in university gyms were ampicillin-resistant, with 73% of those isolates being resistant to multiple additional drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32SjzT4

Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections

Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new research. The findings suggest phage therapy could provide a potential treatment for managing such infections, including those involving antibiotic-resistant microbes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BwhGQz

Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections

Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new research. The findings suggest phage therapy could provide a potential treatment for managing such infections, including those involving antibiotic-resistant microbes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BwhGQz

Has child abuse surged under COVID-19? Despite alarming stories from ERs, there's no answer

Preliminary data shows reports of child abuse around the U.S. have plunged during the pandemic. Experts fear the amount of abuse has actually risen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32RRnQd

Nigerian refugee creates N.Y.C.'s first full-time shelter for asylum-seekers

Edafe Okoporo fled his homeland in 2016 after he was subjected to homophobic violence. He's now helping others who are looking to build lives in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OU3jJ7

John Lewis's body to cross Edmund Pettus Bridge

The late activist and Congressman will cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., one final time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZYicjU

Risk health or lose money? Couples who booked wedding venues face choice amid pandemic

Engaged couples wrestle with whether to go ahead with weddings and endanger the health of loved ones — or postpone and risk losing thousands of dollars in deposits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32WYmrc

Liz Plank’s guide to finding romance in the time of COVID-19

The world is scary right now, especially if you're single. With social distancing here to stay for months or even years, is dating doomed? In the first episode of "Positive Spin," host Liz Plank tries to look on the bright side of pandemic romance, and wonders if this is the perfect time to change dating for the better. Whether you’re single, married or getting a COVID divorce, you’re going to want to watch this. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30KxHet

Protests across the country lead to clashes with police, arrests

Three people were injured in a shooting during a demonstration in Louisville, Kentucky. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jDjGaV

Judge denies Oregon push to limit U.S. agents during arrests

The state sued on behalf of its residents and was seeking a restraining order to prevent injuries by federal agents in the future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39oeJOG

My alma mater is named for Robert E. Lee. It's more than statues that have to go.

Students at Washington and Lee University — my alma mater — deserve better than a school that mythologizes and deifies an American traitor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OSBRLM

Do bicycles slow down cars on low speed, low traffic roads? Latest research says 'no'

New research demonstrates that bicycles do not significantly reduce passenger car travel speeds on low speed, low volume urban roads without bicycle lanes. The research shows that differences in vehicle speeds with and without cyclists were generally on the order of 1 mph or less - negligible from a practical perspective. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/300YpAe

Dual role discovered for molecule involved in autoimmune eye disease

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-17A (IL-17A) triggers immune cells that in turn reduce IL-17A's pro-inflammatory activity, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hAlvU9

Study finds global trends in women's breast cancer show cause for concern

Breast cancer rates among women globally are on the rise, but new research is uncovering trends related to age and where you live that could help target prevention measures to improve the situation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CNycMO

Do bicycles slow down cars on low speed, low traffic roads? Latest research says 'no'

New research demonstrates that bicycles do not significantly reduce passenger car travel speeds on low speed, low volume urban roads without bicycle lanes. The research shows that differences in vehicle speeds with and without cyclists were generally on the order of 1 mph or less - negligible from a practical perspective. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/300YpAe

Dual role discovered for molecule involved in autoimmune eye disease

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-17A (IL-17A) triggers immune cells that in turn reduce IL-17A's pro-inflammatory activity, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hAlvU9

Study finds global trends in women's breast cancer show cause for concern

Breast cancer rates among women globally are on the rise, but new research is uncovering trends related to age and where you live that could help target prevention measures to improve the situation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CNycMO

After John Lewis' death, McConnell's varied history on voting right resurfaces

Advocates want the Senate to address an amendment to the Voting Right Act to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. Mitch McConnell, who has a nuanced relationship with the policy, stands in the way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OSLw52

New cell profiling method could speed TB drug discovery

A new cell profiling technology combines high throughput imaging and machine learning to provide a rapid, cost-effective way to determine how specific compounds act to destroy the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. It could speed discovery of anti-TB drugs and be applied to other pathogens. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P2ncgR

Two immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment

Researchers have combined two immunotherapy strategies into a single therapy and found, in studies in human cells and in mice, that the two together are more effective than either alone in treating certain blood cancers, such as leukemia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WYmTYZ

Gene in fat plays key role in insulin resistance

Deleting a key gene in mice in just their fat made tissues throughout these animals insulin resistant, in addition to other effects, a new study shows. The findings could shed light on Type 2 diabetes and other insulin resistance disorders, which remain poorly understood despite decades of study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WVFTra

New cell profiling method could speed TB drug discovery

A new cell profiling technology combines high throughput imaging and machine learning to provide a rapid, cost-effective way to determine how specific compounds act to destroy the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. It could speed discovery of anti-TB drugs and be applied to other pathogens. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P2ncgR

Two immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment

Researchers have combined two immunotherapy strategies into a single therapy and found, in studies in human cells and in mice, that the two together are more effective than either alone in treating certain blood cancers, such as leukemia. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WYmTYZ

Gene in fat plays key role in insulin resistance

Deleting a key gene in mice in just their fat made tissues throughout these animals insulin resistant, in addition to other effects, a new study shows. The findings could shed light on Type 2 diabetes and other insulin resistance disorders, which remain poorly understood despite decades of study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WVFTra

Biden campaign ramps up for 100-day push

The former vice president's campaign is building staff, increasing ad spending in battleground states, says it's "firing on all cylinders." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30O14fW

Disappearance of woman from Herculaneum, Missouri bar in 1976 remains unsolved

Geneva Verneal Adams, 53, of Festus, Missouri, was last seen at the Artesian Lounge in Herculaneum, Missouri in the early morning hours of July 25, 1976. Geneva, who had arrived at the bar with her daughter to go dancing, met up with a man named Jimmie Lee Mills. Mills and Geneva were last seen leaving the bar together. He told police they went to another bar and then he dropped her off at a donut shop in Crystal City, Missouri. But no one reports seeing Geneva after she left the first bar. The from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZX2OUK

Expert shopping: Makeup during coronavirus

Celebrity makeup artists to Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Rachel Brosnahan and others share their pro tips and product recommendations for long-wear makeup. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Ep58U

Trump's push to shift campaign-year fears from coronavirus to crime

After struggling with messaging for months, with 100 days to go until Election Day, the campaign has rallied around an apocalyptic pitch: “You won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZZB6Xw

When will coronavirus cases peak? It's getting harder for experts to predict.

“If these trends continue to go up, I think this wave could continue through the winter," said epidemiologist Loren Lipworth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BxMMHG

I got AIDS because I didn't use protection. People refusing to wear masks are no different.

I see people who are making the same error I made 34 years ago when I ignored all the warnings, all the news and all the numbers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eUKn7n

China turns a blind eye as North Korea evades sanctions

North Korea relies on front-companies registered in China to export coal and sand and import oil in violation of U.N. sanctions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335UBzR

Country music is typically a white space. Mickey Guyton is ready to change it.

Singer Mickey Guyton says she's fulling embracing her identity as a Black country artist. The result is her upcoming album, "Black Like Me." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jy4HPH

When will coronavirus cases peak? It's getting harder for experts to predict.

“If these trends continue to go up, I think this wave could continue through the winter," said epidemiologist Loren Lipworth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BxMMHG

Thousands protest against Kremlin in Russian far east for third weekend in a row

Footage of the protest showed people chanting "Disgrace!" and slogans demanding Putin resign because local people had lost trust in him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OVQoGE

Two charged with murder of professor found in Arizona landfill

The teen suspects were found in a vehicle belonging to professor Jun Seok Chae in Louisiana, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fYqvS9

Camps set to open after NFL, players' union reach agreement

The agreement eliminated one major obstacle to a full opening of training camps next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eYzzoX

Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of coronavirus restrictions

Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley argued that the 50-person cap on worship services amid the pandemic was unconstitutional. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30I4Ebi

Colorado STEM school shooter sentenced to life, but eligible for parole

“I will never repeat these actions ever again because the harm I caused is truly too much for anyone to bear,” Alec McKinney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hDQmz9

All new DACA applications put in 'pending' bucket, government lawyer says

The Supreme Court ruled last month that the Trump administration didn’t properly end the program. The Trump administration can still end it, but has to go about it differently. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BsmypS

Trump's convention cancellation is costing GOP donors millions

Of the $38 million raised by the host committee for Charlotte, North Carolina, most has been spent, according to Republicans familiar with the finances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fXgBjK

Gene-controlling mechanisms play key role in cancer progression

Researchers have analyzed how epigenomic modifications change as tumors evolve. In a study of mouse lung tumors, the researchers identified 11 chromatin states, or epigenomic states, that cancer cells can pass through as they become more aggressive. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jGfaIC

Immune system -- Knocked off balance

Instead of protecting us, the immune system can sometimes go awry, as in the case of autoimmune diseases and allergies. A team has now dissected how mast cells regulate their calcium levels to keep the immune response under control. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WT26Gh

Researchers simulate, assess damage to brain cells caused by bubbles during head trauma

Researchers are using their expertise with the manufacture of microstructures to study how the collapse of microbubbles within the skull can damage brain cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OWjsxr

Gene-controlling mechanisms play key role in cancer progression

Researchers have analyzed how epigenomic modifications change as tumors evolve. In a study of mouse lung tumors, the researchers identified 11 chromatin states, or epigenomic states, that cancer cells can pass through as they become more aggressive. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jGfaIC

Immune system -- Knocked off balance

Instead of protecting us, the immune system can sometimes go awry, as in the case of autoimmune diseases and allergies. A team has now dissected how mast cells regulate their calcium levels to keep the immune response under control. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WT26Gh

Mammal cells could struggle to fight space germs

The immune systems of mammals - including humans - might struggle to detect and respond to germs from other planets, new research suggests. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WTYsfi

Food supplements may improve brain health among young children in low income countries

Giving nutritional supplements to young children in low income countries for around 6 months could improve their brain (cognitive) health, finds a new trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OWpgHr

Food supplements may improve brain health among young children in low income countries

Giving nutritional supplements to young children in low income countries for around 6 months could improve their brain (cognitive) health, finds a new trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OWpgHr

Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, linked to lower risk of death

Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, finds an analysis of the latest evidence. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eZZigy

Driving immunometabolism to control lung infection

When drugs to kill microbes are ineffective, host-directed therapy uses the body's own immune system to deal with the infection. This approach is being tested in patients with COVID-19, and now a team of researchers has published a study showing how it might also work in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jAhml6

COVID-19 vaccine innovation could dramatically speed up worldwide production

A new modified version of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein has a 10-fold higher expression rate in cell cultures than an earlier version that forms the basis of some candidates currently in clinical trials. Vaccine manufacturers could swap in the new version and produce vaccine doses at much higher rates, researchers say. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jzH35j

How mosquitoes got their taste for human blood and what it means for the future

To predict and help control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, it's important to know where and why certain mosquitoes got their taste for biting humans in the first place. Now, researchers have identified two major factors: a dry climate and city life. Based on these findings, they predict that increased urbanization in the coming decades will mean even more human-biting mosquitoes in the future. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CHnCqB

Reexamining the history of slavery through 23andMe African ancestry data

Researchers have compiled genetic data from consenting 23andMe research participants to paint a more complete picture of African ancestry in the New World. By linking genetic data with slave trade historical records, the findings reinforce harsh truths about slavery in the Americas and uncover insights into its history, including the methods used to suppress and exploit Africans once they disembarked. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30I7ayo

Unprecedented effort to ramp up testing technologies for COVID-19

In a new paper, experts set forth a framework to increase significantly the number, quality and type of daily tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and help reduce inequities for underserved populations that have been disproportionally affected by the disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jtKIlb

COVID-19 shutdown led to increased solar power output

As the air cleared after lockdowns, solar installations in Delhi produced 8 percent more power, a new study shows. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jzfBV8

Common blood test identifies benefits and risks of steroid treatment in COVID-19 patients

A new study confirms the findings of the large scale British trial of steroid use for COVID-19 patients and advances the research by answering several key questions: Which patients are most likely to benefit from steroid therapy? Could some of them be harmed? Can other formulations of steroids substitute for the agent studied in the British trial? from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hwSRDv

Dr. Fauci throws first pitch, players take knee for racial injustice on Opening Day

The government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci threw the first pitch for Opening Day where the Washington Nationals play the New York Yankees. Before the national anthem players from both teams took a knee in unity for racial inequality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32OvWiX

Release the Kraken! Seattle's new hockey team will have a catchy, mythic name

The fearsome Scandinavian sea monster is set to rise out of Puget Sound in late 2021. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39pGcj6

Robert E. Lee high school in Virginia to be renamed for late Rep. John Lewis

Fairfax School Board Chair Ricardy Anderson said the board "strongly believes this is an appropriate tribute to an individual who is a true American hero." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CHo7B0

CDC guidelines for school reopening puts heavy emphasis on having students back in classroom

The guidelines laid out the social, emotional and mental risks of keeping students at home and gave broad outlines on how to resume in-person instruction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CYkxlU

We are mutating SARS-CoV-2, but it is evolving back

Scientists looked at the evolution of the virus that causes COVID-19. Their findings could help the design of a new vaccine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39n7CG9

Neutralizing antibodies isolated from COVID-19 patients may suppress virus

Researchers have isolated antibodies from several COVID-19 patients that, to date, are among the most potent in neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These antibodies could be produced in large quantities by pharmaceutical companies to treat patients, especially early in the course of infection, and to prevent infection, particularly in the elderly. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39nWY1J

Patients who lived longer with cancer at greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection

Cancer patients diagnosed more than 24 months ago are more likely to have a severe COVID-19 infection, research has found. Cancer patients of Asian ethnicity or who were receiving palliative treatment for cancer were also at a higher risk of death from COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3htjY2j

Study suggests increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape

A new review looks at the effect that smoking and vaping may have on the cerebrovascular and neurological systems of COVID-19 patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WPq70V

Scientists publish findings from first statewide COVID-19 random sample study in US

The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent in Indiana. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WRzygm

Chinese, American scientists leading efforts on COVID-19

Despite the political tensions between the United States and China, scientists in the two countries are working together more than ever to study the COVID-19 virus, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hHTNVV

We are mutating SARS-CoV-2, but it is evolving back

Scientists looked at the evolution of the virus that causes COVID-19. Their findings could help the design of a new vaccine. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39n7CG9

Neutralizing antibodies isolated from COVID-19 patients may suppress virus

Researchers have isolated antibodies from several COVID-19 patients that, to date, are among the most potent in neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These antibodies could be produced in large quantities by pharmaceutical companies to treat patients, especially early in the course of infection, and to prevent infection, particularly in the elderly. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39nWY1J

Patients who lived longer with cancer at greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection

Cancer patients diagnosed more than 24 months ago are more likely to have a severe COVID-19 infection, research has found. Cancer patients of Asian ethnicity or who were receiving palliative treatment for cancer were also at a higher risk of death from COVID-19. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3htjY2j

Study suggests increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape

A new review looks at the effect that smoking and vaping may have on the cerebrovascular and neurological systems of COVID-19 patients. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WPq70V

Scientists publish findings from first statewide COVID-19 random sample study in US

The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent in Indiana. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WRzygm

Chinese, American scientists leading efforts on COVID-19

Despite the political tensions between the United States and China, scientists in the two countries are working together more than ever to study the COVID-19 virus, a new study suggests. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hHTNVV

New role for white blood cells in the developing brain

Whether white blood cells can be found in the brain has been controversial, and their role there a complete mystery. Scientists describe a population of specialized brain-resident immune cells discovered in the mouse and human brain, and show that the presence of white blood cells is essential for normal brain development in mice. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fS1lod

Mapping the brain's sensory gatekeeper

Researchers have mapped the thalamic reticular nucleus in unprecedented detail, revealing that the region contains two distinct subnetworks of neurons with different functions. The findings could offer researchers much more specific targets for designing drugs that could alleviate attention deficits, sleep disruption, and sensory hypersensitivity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39mv1rq

How neurons reshape inside body fat to boost its calorie-burning capacity

Scientists have found that a hormone tells the brain to dramatically restructure neurons embedded in fat tissue. Their work widens our understanding of how the body regulates its energy consumption, and how obesity might be treated in the future. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39jIv76

Sharks almost gone from many reefs

A massive global study of the world's reefs has found sharks are 'functionally extinct' on nearly one in five of the reefs surveyed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eWiFqW

Smile: Atomic imaging finds root of tooth decay

Researchers combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic structure of human enamel, exposing tiny chemical flaws in the fundamental building blocks of our teeth. The findings could help scientists prevent or possibly reverse tooth decay. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WHnWfR

Portable blood ammonia detector

This device offers a significantly faster and easier method for detecting ammonia levels in blood, which can reach dangerous levels in people with certain diseases and genetic conditions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fVwhEb

Cancer metabolic pathway identified as target for therapy

Fighting cancer often means employing a suite of techniques to target the tumor and prevent it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body. It's no small feat -- the American Cancer Society predicts roughly 1.8 million new cases of cancer in the country in 2020, underscoring the need to identify additional ways to outsmart the runaway cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jvsfEO

White House cafeteria closed after positive coronavirus test

Contact tracing is being done after positive test in office building where many senior advisers and top officials work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WJo6Dd

Chicago activists worried as federal officers target city

Some say dealing with racial injustice, low-performing schools and high unemployment would be a better solution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EblxUh

Federal forces keeping medics from doing jobs at Portland protests, ACLU suit says

Medics have been injured by rubber bullets fired by unidentified federal forces, the ACLU says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E4ysqU

Twitter data reveals global communication network

Twitter mentions show distinct community structure patterns resulting from communication preferences of individuals affected by physical distance between users and commonalities, such as shared language and history. While previous investigations have identified patterns using other data, such as mobile phone usage and Facebook friend connections, research now looks at the collective effect of message transfer in the global community. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E1F0qf

Smile: Atomic imaging finds root of tooth decay

Researchers combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic structure of human enamel, exposing tiny chemical flaws in the fundamental building blocks of our teeth. The findings could help scientists prevent or possibly reverse tooth decay. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WHnWfR

Portable blood ammonia detector

This device offers a significantly faster and easier method for detecting ammonia levels in blood, which can reach dangerous levels in people with certain diseases and genetic conditions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fVwhEb

Cancer metabolic pathway identified as target for therapy

Fighting cancer often means employing a suite of techniques to target the tumor and prevent it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body. It's no small feat -- the American Cancer Society predicts roughly 1.8 million new cases of cancer in the country in 2020, underscoring the need to identify additional ways to outsmart the runaway cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jvsfEO

Puerto Rico wanted tourists, but with coronavirus cases spiking, they've changed plans

COVID-19 cases spiked at the same time tourists from the U.S. mainland were seen on viral videos failing to comply with safety guidelines to contain the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLVSOA

For the first time in 30 years, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving

“We know this has been a trying year, and our associates have stepped up. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones,” Walmart said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CuAZKQ

150 members of Congress demand action against anti-Asian, COVID-19 racism

"We did not understand why the Department of Justice wasn't doing more in countering hate crimes," said Rep. Ted Lieu, who led the bipartisan effort. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZVZZDH

Markerless motion capture technology could help skeleton athletes' training

Researchers have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring athletes' push start performance. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwgSML

Ultra-small, parasitic bacteria found in groundwater, moose -- and you

Saccharibacteria within a mammalian host are more diverse than ever anticipated, according to recent research. The researchers also discovered that certain members of the bacteria are found in the oral cavity of humans, the guts of other mammals, and in groundwater. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D2BlrC

Fasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy

A team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studies and small clinical trials in humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39ouS6O

Markerless motion capture technology could help skeleton athletes' training

Researchers have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring athletes' push start performance. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwgSML

Ultra-small, parasitic bacteria found in groundwater, moose -- and you

Saccharibacteria within a mammalian host are more diverse than ever anticipated, according to recent research. The researchers also discovered that certain members of the bacteria are found in the oral cavity of humans, the guts of other mammals, and in groundwater. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D2BlrC

Fasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy

A team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studies and small clinical trials in humans. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39ouS6O

Biden and Obama get together, take aim at Trump's coronavirus response

In a preview of a sit-down conversation between the two, Trump's handling of pandemic is top of mind. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30CloRd

Police chief to retire over alleged remarks about gay deputy's COVID death

The South Florida law enforcement official was accused of saying an openly gay sheriff’s deputy died because of his lifestyle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hiwsd4

Even if you want to, you can't ignore how people look or sound

Your perceptions of someone you just met are influenced in part by what they look like and how they sound. But can you ignore how someone looks or how they sound if you're told it is not relevant? Probably not, at least in most cases, a new study found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30yIjwM

To fight online child sexual abuse, tech companies turn to a nonprofit startup

Thorn, a nonprofit co-founded by actor and investor Ashton Kutcher, has already put its tools in the hands of many tech companies including Imgur and Slack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ArpxZ

Fort Hood soldier's body found near lake, base's 3rd death in month

Mejhor Morta, 26, a private at Fort Hood, was found unresponsive on July 17 at a lake near the Army base in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39jbCav

Cracks in the GOP over Trump are beginning to show

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/3eRq8Y8

Trump returns to the coronavirus spotlight

The president was back in the White House briefing room boasting of his administration's pandemic response — while conceding the situation was worse than he'd predicted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WDzIb5

7.8-magnitude earthquake in Alaska prompts brief tsunami warning

In Kodiak, a high school was established as an emergency shelter as warnings urged people to move inland and seek higher ground. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OOfeIo

Photos released to mark birthday of Prince George, U.K.'s future king

George is third-in-line to the throne after his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39hvmeR

States want to speed the process for mail-in ballots

State officials hope to change laws to allow them to process mail-in ballots before Election Day so they can report results sooner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WK3qLH

One roadblock to police reform: Veteran officers who train recruits

Field trainers teach new police officers "the old way of doing things," according to a former Justice Department lawyer who investigated them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OMFra4

U.S. orders closure of China's Houston consulate, prompting furious response from Beijing

The U.S. was acting to "protect American intellectual property and American's private information," a State Department spokesperson said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eUizjA

60 years after it was declared 'biologically dead,' River Thames faces a new threat

Researchers fear the disposal of single-use items during the coronavirus pandemic will aggravate the problem. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZP7zjd

Breonna Taylor proved the danger of valuing white property over Black lives

The increased peril Blacks seem to face in gentrification pressure areas reveals a troubling relationship between policing and the protection of white property values. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E98rqz

Honoring John Lewis the way my father Martin Luther King Jr. would've wanted

Uncle John's sacrifice matters. And I encourage this generation of activists to be compelled to bring about a new wave of nonviolent social change. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30zDinJ

Fact check: Trump revisits familiar falsehoods in first coronavirus briefing in months

Amid a worsening crisis, Trump repeated some of the same dubious claims he made in the earliest days of the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30OvwXp

Standoff in Portland as chaos envelops parts of the city

“What really crossed the line for me was when the feds started picking people off the street,” a Portland mother said. “I don’t want it in my city, and I want them gone.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CCQMad

Fourteen people injured in shootout at Chicago funeral

“We thought it was a war out here," a neighbor said after a car opened fire during a funeral and mourners fired back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Crc4b2

'I wish her well': Trump to accused sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell

Maxwell, who prosecutors say helped groom underage girls for multimillionaire sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein, is in a federal jail awaiting trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Jaz2u

Coronavirus a 'Category 5 emergency' for Florida's older population

"Over the past two weeks, Florida has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic," said the state CEO of a senior-living advocacy group. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OLMY96

Trump says coronavirus crisis will probably 'get worse before it gets better'

Trump, who had been resistant to wearing a face covering in public, encouraged Americans to wear a mask to help stop the spread of the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E1R36V

Twitter bans 7,000 QAnon accounts, limits 150,000 others as part of broad crackdown

The company will classify of QAnon as coordinated harmful activity in part due to an uptick in harassment targeting high-profile critics of President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32IH0OI

How Biden's climate plan makes clean energy by 2035 'very doable'

"We're talking about major investments in every corner of the country and every ZIP code," one climate activist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30yxAT3

Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Lewis a “great man,” but Republicans appear unlikely to bring up the voting rights bill for a Senate vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hnbrOl

Poll: More acknowledge symptoms of racism, disagree about its causes

Support grows for national anthem protests and removal of Confederate statues in the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30A0fab

Shots heard as bus passengers taken hostage in western Ukraine

Police say 20 people on board bus seized by man claiming to be armed with weapons and explosives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bh2feY

Americans concerned about economic impact as coronavirus cases surge

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say they worry about economic loss due to the coronavirus in the latest NBC News|SurveyMonkey weekly tracking poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WEG0r1

The Civil War has a valuable lesson for Democrats looking to beat Trump

Nathan P. Kalmoe's new book is an examination of how partisan commitments and division led to violence in the 19th century. It also shows how partisanship can be valuable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hmJ3Mh

If we don't act now, the U.S. won't be equipped to win a conflict with China

American war games indicate that the current U.S. force may be insufficient to deter or defeat Chinese aggression in the future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPoU2u

E.U. nations clinch $2.1T budget, virus aid deal after 4 days

“The consequences will be historic," French President Emmanuel Macron said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hiW4GH

ACLU, law firm sue to get Michael Cohen released, saying he was sent back to prison over book

The ACLU and a law firm allege that Cohen was incarcerated in retaliation for his plans to publish a book about President Trump before the election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CwW8DZ

Flat irons 101: Celebrity hairstylists' picks

Hairstylists to Oscar winners and Grammy nominees unzip their pro kits and recommend the flat irons they rely on for work — starting as low as $30. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZLiFWx

Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News co-anchor Ed Henry of 'violent' rape, alleges Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Howard Kurtz harassed guest

The contents of the lawsuit are so graphic in parts that the complaint comes with a "trigger warning" about its sexual nature. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CQnRzi

Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News co-anchor Ed Henry of 'violent' rape, alleges Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Howard Kurtz harassed guest

The contents of the lawsuit are so graphic in parts that the complaint comes with a "trigger warning" about its sexual nature. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CQnRzi

Into Remembering John Lewis

Longtime friend and fellow civil rights leader Dr. Bernard Lafayette remembers John Lewis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZLOLBp

Ex-New York assembly speaker Sheldon Silver sentenced to 6 1/2 years

"This was corruption pure and simple,” the judge said while sentencing the man who was once one of the three most powerful state officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZNubk9

Trump throws wrench into coronavirus bill negotiations with Senate Republicans

Republican senators balk at White House’s insistence that next coronavirus bill include a payroll tax cut and cuts to funding for testing and contact tracing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jqVXun

Charges filed against St. Louis couple who brandished guns at protesters

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said in an interview over the weekend he'd consider a pardon for the couple if they were convicted of charges over the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OHHc8r

Justice Department charges Stanford researcher with lying about ties to Chinese military

Song Chen is accused of lying on visa forms about her affiliation with Chinese military institutions when applying to come to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLQTxn

A mechanical way to stimulate neurons

Magnetic nanodiscs can be activated by an external magnetic field, providing a research tool for studying neural responses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CAbDuK

Madonna says Russia fined her $1M for gay rights speech but she didn't pay

The singer said the Russian government fined her for a speech supporting LGBTQ rights at a concert in St. Petersburg in 2012. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPoklt

Americans hate wearing masks — it's a century-old public health problem

The anti-mask movement in America goes all the way back to the 1918-1919 Flu Pandemic. Meanwhile, Japan adapted to mask-wearing quickly, avoiding today's mass COVID-19 deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hkRkQV

Vaccine trials show early promising results — but major challenges are ahead

While it's not common for vaccine candidates that have delivered good results in early stages to fail in subsequent phases, it can happen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32zZiS5

How the religious right hijacked home schooling in America

Parents have rights, but I believe children have rights, too — to an environment free from exploitation and to a meaningful education. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OF7HeV

Biden says four Black women are on his VP list, but won't commit to choosing one

If elected, Biden, 77, would be the oldest-ever president-elect, which has put an intense focus on his pick for a running mate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39lLmwj

MRI scans of the brains of 130 mammals, including humans, indicate equal connectivity

Researchers conducted a first-of-its-kind study designed to investigate brain connectivity in 130 mammalian species. The intriguing results, contradicting widespread conjectures, revealed that brain connectivity levels are equal in all mammals, including humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E3AIig

A plot twist in pharmaceuticals: Single nanoparticles could pave the way for medicines on demand

For the first time, a single, twisted nanoparticle has been accurately measured and characterized in a lab, taking scientists one vital step closer to a time when medicines will be produced and blended on a microscopic scale. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eKpZWF

Traditional PTSD therapy doesn't trigger drug relapse

Researchers have now demonstrated that behavior therapy that exposes people to memories of their trauma doesn't cause relapses of opioid or other drug use, and that PTSD severity and emotional problems have decreased after the first therapy session. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CnXL74

Uber offers COVID-19 contact tracing help amid chaotic U.S. response

Uber launched a service to give health officials access to data on drivers and riders presumed to have come into contact with someone infected with COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30xWLoI

'Wall of Moms' stand between Portland protesters amid clashes with police

“Feds stay clear, moms are here!" protesters chanted outside the federal courthouse in Portland on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OTJRfD

Despite polling lead, Biden still has work to do with Black and younger voters

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/3fNDF4p

Uber offers COVID-19 contact tracing help amid chaotic U.S. response

Uber launched a service to give health officials access to data on drivers and riders presumed to have come into contact with someone infected with COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30xWLoI

GOP leaders expected to meet with Trump amid worsening coronavirus crisis

Congress only has a few weeks left in Washington to pass another aid package before lawmakers take their annual summer recess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32APbfL

Will digital wellbeing have its own vertical in the near future?

It is in human nature to problem solve, and a whole new industry is likely to spring up to get information and entertainment across to us in ways other than screens from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/39bHxd0

Donald Trump turned my hometown into a war zone to distract from his failures

The actions of the federal government to quell local protests demanding policing reforms show that reforms at DHS are sorely needed as well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OInpWG

Karine Jean-Pierre: What we can all learn from Rep. John Lewis' extraordinary life

The senior advisor for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and former chief public affairs officer for MoveOn, says Rep. Lewis’ legacy "teaches us that we must never think 'I’ve done enough.' Instead we must ask ourselves, 'What more can I do?'" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hcQcP2

America was never fully emancipated. My Department of Reconciliation could fix that.

What we should have done immediately after emancipation, we can do now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eOUxGx

Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital in Riyadh

Before becoming king, Salman was crown prince and served as governor of the Riyadh region for more than 50 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DUmxfe

It's not poachers killing elephants in Botswana. That worries conservationists.

"The only thing that kills elephants quickly is people killing elephants," said Keith Lindsay, a conservation biologist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32NpQ2v

'We can't afford to wait': Many coronavirus relief measures are set to soon expire. But the crisis is still raging.

"The same population that will be evicted ... are those most vulnerable to the pandemic," said one legal expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fFCvYJ

How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/32EJk9d

Expert shopping: Life jackets for kids

Life jackets are safe and now come in cool colors and designs so that your kids will actually want to wear them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZqeWNP

How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3jfdg1F

Petition urges Trader Joe's to change ethnic food labels

Responding to calls for Trader Joe’s to stop labeling its international food products with ethnic-sounding names, the chain said it's working on it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZGmgoC

Son of New Jersey federal judge killed, husband critical after being shot at home

Officials believe Judge Esther Salas was in the basement when a suspect shot her husband and son. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZGMreV

The Bahamas to ban most international flights as coronavirus cases surge

“Our current situation demands decisive action, if we are to avoid being overrun and defeated by this virus,” the prime minister said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fNbt1u

Three dead, 24 injured after glacier sightseeing bus rolls over in Canada

The tour company that operates the all-terrain bus said the vehicle was on its way to Athabasca Glacier, in the Columbia Icefield. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BiJ5FI

Three best friends who went fishing in Florida were found murdered, sheriff says

No suspects or motive have been identified in the triple homicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fJcfgd

Relief bill could include coronavirus service jobs

The plan has echoes of Depression-era work programs that employed Americans to address national needs in a time of crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZJSLm8

Pesticides speed the spread of deadly waterborne pathogens

Widespread use of pesticides can speed the transmission of the debilitating disease schistosomiasis, while also upsetting the ecological balances in aquatic environments that prevent infections, finds a new study. The infection, which can trigger lifelong liver and kidney damage, affects hundreds of millions of people every year and is second only to malaria among parasitic diseases, in terms of its global impact on human health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WCAi94

Turmeric could have antiviral properties

Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) - an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs - from infecting cells. At higher doses, the compound was also found to kill virus particles. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WwKlw4

Predicting your personality from your smartphone data

Everyone who uses a smartphone unavoidably generates masses of digital data that are accessible to others, and these data provide clues to the user's personality. Psychologists are now studying how revealing these clues are. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32yT4ly

Cannabis shows potential for mitigating sickle cell disease pain

Cannabis appears to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for the chronic pain that afflicts people with sickle cell disease, according to a new clinical trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hf7kE1

Synapse-saving proteins discovered, opening possibilities in Alzheimer's, schizophrenia

Loss of synapses is a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Researchers discovered a class of proteins that inhibit synapse elimination, opening possibilities for novel therapies for the two diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hdNE3f

Study reveals intricate details about Huntington's disease protein

The research focuses on axonal transport -- the way in which vital materials travel along pathways called axons inside nerve cells, or neurons. Scientists found that HTT sometimes journeys along these roadways in cellular vehicles (called vesicles) that also carry freight including a protein called Rab4. The research also identified other materials that may be present in these shipments. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eM7sJj

Pesticides speed the spread of deadly waterborne pathogens

Widespread use of pesticides can speed the transmission of the debilitating disease schistosomiasis, while also upsetting the ecological balances in aquatic environments that prevent infections, finds a new study. The infection, which can trigger lifelong liver and kidney damage, affects hundreds of millions of people every year and is second only to malaria among parasitic diseases, in terms of its global impact on human health. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WCAi94

Turmeric could have antiviral properties

Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) - an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs - from infecting cells. At higher doses, the compound was also found to kill virus particles. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WwKlw4

Surfing legend Derek Ho dead at 55

He belonged to a noted Hawaiian family that included brother Michael, also a top pro surfer, and second cousin Don, the entertainer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZLozah

Expert shopping: Best running gear

No matter your fitness level, wearing the right pair of sneakers, socks, sunglasses and other accessories can help make your run more comfortable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DMrk2o

A chemical tailor-made suit for Alzheimer's drugs

Over 50 million people worldwide are affected by Alzheimer's disease and it is one of the greatest medical and social challenges of our time. Due to pathological changes in the brain, patients become increasingly forgetful and disoriented as the disease progresses. Alzheimer's is still considered incurable today. Researchers now describe a promising approach to treating Alzheimer's disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZHAoxT

Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person's eyes

New research shows that a patient's pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in the past. The study examined how an individual's eyes responded when shown threatening images. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30swqIz

Mundane behavioral decisions, actions can be 'misremembered' as done

Mundane behaviors such as taking a daily medication can eventually create false memories of completing the task. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fD6kZU

Principles to enhance research integrity and avoid 'publish or perish' in academia

Amid growing criticism of the traditional ''publish or perish'' system for rewarding academic research, an international team has developed five principles that institutions can follow to measure and reward research integrity. The team believes that applying these principles in academic hiring and promotion will enhance scientific integrity and amplify the benefits of research to society. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WyDulM

Pioneering method reveals dynamic structure in HIV

The method reveals that the lattice, which forms the major structural component of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is dynamic. The discovery of a diffusing lattice made from Gag and GagPol proteins, long considered to be completely static, opens up potential new therapies. Apart from viruses, the method can be applied to study any biomedical structure by tracking molecules moving around in a cell. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WAWBvF

Opium linked with more deaths after bypass surgery

The largest study on opium use and outcomes after bypass surgery has found that - in contrast to widely held beliefs - it is linked with more deaths and heart attacks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32yjtQ8

Widening cancer gene testing is cost effective and could prevent millions of cancer cases

Screening entire populations for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations could prevent millions more breast and ovarian cancer cases across the world compared to current clinical practice, according to an international study. The research also shows that it is cost effective in high and upper-middle income countries. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/397mrws

Researchers solve a long-standing problem in organic chemistry

Chemists have for a long time been interested in efficiently constructing polyenes - not least in order to be able to use them for future biomedical applications. However, such designs are currently neither simple nor inexpensive. Scientists have now found a bio-inspired solution to the problem. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fJ9xae

A chemical tailor-made suit for Alzheimer's drugs

Over 50 million people worldwide are affected by Alzheimer's disease and it is one of the greatest medical and social challenges of our time. Due to pathological changes in the brain, patients become increasingly forgetful and disoriented as the disease progresses. Alzheimer's is still considered incurable today. Researchers now describe a promising approach to treating Alzheimer's disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZHAoxT

Pioneering method reveals dynamic structure in HIV

The method reveals that the lattice, which forms the major structural component of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is dynamic. The discovery of a diffusing lattice made from Gag and GagPol proteins, long considered to be completely static, opens up potential new therapies. Apart from viruses, the method can be applied to study any biomedical structure by tracking molecules moving around in a cell. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WAWBvF

Opium linked with more deaths after bypass surgery

The largest study on opium use and outcomes after bypass surgery has found that - in contrast to widely held beliefs - it is linked with more deaths and heart attacks. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32yjtQ8

Widening cancer gene testing is cost effective and could prevent millions of cancer cases

Screening entire populations for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations could prevent millions more breast and ovarian cancer cases across the world compared to current clinical practice, according to an international study. The research also shows that it is cost effective in high and upper-middle income countries. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/397mrws

Researchers solve a long-standing problem in organic chemistry

Chemists have for a long time been interested in efficiently constructing polyenes - not least in order to be able to use them for future biomedical applications. However, such designs are currently neither simple nor inexpensive. Scientists have now found a bio-inspired solution to the problem. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fJ9xae

'We're on the road to collapse': Inside Lebanon's crippling economic crisis

Lebanon is grappling with its most severe economic crisis in modern history — NBC News spoke to people living through it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLS3LU

Tired of lockdown? Barbados tempts remote workers with 12-month visas

“There's nothing like waking up and seeing the sunshine," the Barbados prime minister told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/396OwUs

Tens of thousands of mail ballots won't count in this year's primaries. What happens in November?

Mail voting is the safest method in a pandemic. But pitfalls could trip up a potentially decisive number of people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Cf4HU0

Is your COVID test covered? The answer is up for interpretation.

Insurers will be making judgment calls — likely on a case-by-case basis — about how they will handle cost sharing for screening tests under new guidance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39a6K7S

Rhode Island toddler killed by family dog

Police described the dog that attacked the 15-month-old girl as a "pit bull-type breed." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLQk9z

Rep. John Lewis, lion of the civil rights movement, dies at 80

The "conscience of Congress" was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ox8Q8e

Felony charges dropped against 87 Breonna Taylor protesters

"In the interest of justice and the promotion of the free exchange of ideas, we will dismiss that charge," prosecutor says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CJoWZF

Felony charges dropped against 87 Breonna Taylor protesters

"In the interest of justice and the promotion of the free exchange of ideas, we will dismiss that charge," prosecutor says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CJoWZF

Three arrested after paint thrown on NYC Black Lives Matter mural

This time, blue paint was used to vandalize the city-approved mural on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OO2Rfv

New test offers clarity for couples struggling to conceive

A male fertility test could help predict which men might need treatment and which couples might have success with different forms of assisted reproduction. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZCdmbR

Potential treatment for rare degenerative disease

A pharmacology professor and her team have uncovered a mechanism driving a rare, lethal disease called Wolfram Syndrome and also a potential treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DUdn2u

Beautyberry leaf extract restores drug's power to fight 'superbug'

Laboratory experiments showed that the plant compound works in combination with oxacillin to knock down the resistance to the drug of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZFhqbb

Widely used blood test could advance heart failure treatment

Researchers have developed a new use for a common blood test, which could provide a potentially life-saving treatment for heart failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hc5JPj

Expand school digital literacy lessons to cover health technologies used by young people

Young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital technologies which track and manage their health, say researchers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jc9y8W

New test offers clarity for couples struggling to conceive

A male fertility test could help predict which men might need treatment and which couples might have success with different forms of assisted reproduction. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZCdmbR

Potential treatment for rare degenerative disease

A pharmacology professor and her team have uncovered a mechanism driving a rare, lethal disease called Wolfram Syndrome and also a potential treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DUdn2u

Beautyberry leaf extract restores drug's power to fight 'superbug'

Laboratory experiments showed that the plant compound works in combination with oxacillin to knock down the resistance to the drug of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZFhqbb

Widely used blood test could advance heart failure treatment

Researchers have developed a new use for a common blood test, which could provide a potentially life-saving treatment for heart failure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hc5JPj

Expand school digital literacy lessons to cover health technologies used by young people

Young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital technologies which track and manage their health, say researchers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jc9y8W

Rare mutation of TP53 gene leaves people at higher risk for multiple cancers

Researchers detail the potential implications of a specific TP53 mutation, including an association with a specific type of Li-Fraumeni syndrome, an inherited predisposition to a wide range of cancers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OAUTWO

Trump says 'I don't agree' with CDC director's mask message

The president continued his muddied messaging on face coverings, saying "masks cause problems too," but also, "I think masks are good." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30pHB51

Trump calls niece 'a mess!' and Bolton a 'lowlife dummy' after tell-all books become hits

The Friday tirade comes as both books have become instant best-sellers and cleared major legal hurdles to publish their unflattering portraits of the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fAHHgq

Rare mutation of TP53 gene leaves people at higher risk for multiple cancers

Researchers detail the potential implications of a specific TP53 mutation, including an association with a specific type of Li-Fraumeni syndrome, an inherited predisposition to a wide range of cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OAUTWO

Behind in the count, Trump seeks re-election boost in return of professional sports

But as he feuds with the leagues and sports stars, the risk remains that seasons could derail and his coronavirus messaging could take another hit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DKZC60

12 Best spray sunscreens of 2020

The dermatologist to Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé and Margot Robbie weighs in on the efficacy of spray sunscreen — and the 12 best spray sunscreens of 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eBW9nh

Democratic members of Congress told not to go to Milwaukee for convention

To prevent spread of the coronavirus, the 2020 Democratic National Convention will be largely virtual. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fFo076

Oakland settles lawsuits over deadly 'Ghost Ship' fire for $32.7 million

The fire at the 2016 warehouse known as the "Ghost Ship" killed 36 people. One person was acquitted, and another faces a retrial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h6ZHiP

Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks

Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks' integrity and protective function, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30dcUjm

Dangerous parasite controls host cell to spread around body

Researchers have discovered new information about how a dangerous parasite takes control of a patient's cells as it spreads throughout their body, an important finding that could help in the development of new drugs to treat this infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h8RDyg

Vaccine additives can enhance immune flexibility -- Implications for flu and SARS-CoV-2

A vaccine additive known as an adjuvant can enhance responses to a vaccine containing the exotic avian flu virus H5N1, so that both rookie and veteran elements of the immune response are strengthened, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DLelxL

Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients

The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly target and kill infected cells. A Singapore study has uncovered the presence of virus-specific T cell immunity in people who recovered from COVID-19 and SARS, as well as some healthy study subjects who had never been infected by either virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h8qriU

Social distancing and COVID-19: A law of diminishing returns

New modeling shows how social distancing could have better been implemented. The key? Longer periods of distancing would have helped -- but only to a point. More needed to be done. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B7Fdr1

Research raises concerns about firearm access for people with dementia

New research looks at how caregivers address the issues of firearm safety when taking care of someone who has Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and has access to a gun. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZBIqZl

Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks

Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks' integrity and protective function, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30dcUjm

Dangerous parasite controls host cell to spread around body

Researchers have discovered new information about how a dangerous parasite takes control of a patient's cells as it spreads throughout their body, an important finding that could help in the development of new drugs to treat this infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h8RDyg

Vaccine additives can enhance immune flexibility -- Implications for flu and SARS-CoV-2

A vaccine additive known as an adjuvant can enhance responses to a vaccine containing the exotic avian flu virus H5N1, so that both rookie and veteran elements of the immune response are strengthened, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DLelxL

Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients

The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly target and kill infected cells. A Singapore study has uncovered the presence of virus-specific T cell immunity in people who recovered from COVID-19 and SARS, as well as some healthy study subjects who had never been infected by either virus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h8qriU

Social distancing and COVID-19: A law of diminishing returns

New modeling shows how social distancing could have better been implemented. The key? Longer periods of distancing would have helped -- but only to a point. More needed to be done. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B7Fdr1

Research raises concerns about firearm access for people with dementia

New research looks at how caregivers address the issues of firearm safety when taking care of someone who has Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and has access to a gun. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZBIqZl

The African continent is very slowly peeling apart. Scientists say a new ocean is being born.

New satellite measurements are offering valuable tools to study the tectonic rift in one of the most geologically unique spots on the planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DQllJY

Mary Trump on if she ever heard the president use racial slur: 'Of course I did'

In an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, the president's niece also said she's heard him make anti-Semitic remarks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/398jjQP

Pompeo says American life is under 'attack' in speech unveiling human rights report

The secretary of state called for a return to the country's "founding principles" on human rights and attacked The New York Times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32rUj5F

America went shopping as lockdowns lifted — but retail could take another hit as coronavirus cases rise

A spike in COVID-19 over 40 states has prompted renewed business closures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZFxWIx

Pompeo says American life is under 'attack' in speech unveiling human rights report

The secretary of state called for a return to the country's "founding principles" on human rights and attacked The New York Times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32rUj5F

Into Please Stop Talking to Me About Race

The Root’s Damon Young on navigating the silly, awkward, and sometimes inappropriate questions about race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fBpXlh

Money and speed for COVID-19 tests needed to combat 'impending disaster'

"No one wants to wait 26 days for a test result for a highly infectious deadly disease." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jaGAGv

Credit-card sized tool provides new insights into how cancer cells invade host tissues

Researchers have developed a credit-card sized tool for growing cancer cells outside the human body, which they believe will enhance their understanding of breast cancer metastasis. The device reproduces various environments within the human body where breast cancer cells live. Studying the cells as they go through the process of invasion and metastasis could point the way toward new biomarkers and drugs to diagnose and treat cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j6g5C0

Only a third of pediatricians fully follow guidelines on peanut allergy prevention

While 93 percent of U.S. pediatricians surveyed were aware of the national guidelines on peanut allergy prevention in infants, only 30 percent were fully implementing the recommended practices and 64 percent reported partial implementation, according to the study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CfliH5

Trump shakes up campaign staff, demotes top manager as polls show him behind Biden

Bill Stepien, his deputy campaign manager and a veteran Republican operative, will take over while Parscale, will oversee the campaign's digital and data strategies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j770ZA

Teen surrenders in murder of girl, 8, shot near Rayshard Brooks' memorial site

Secoriea Turner, 8, was shot to death after the driver of a car she was in tried pulling into a barricaded parking lot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CffvkR

Newly discovered cell could help predict rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups

One of the most frustrating aspects of the autoimmune disease is its unpredictable nature. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fAt0tN

'Bystander' Cs meet their match in gene-editing technique

Biomolecular engineers have developed new tools to increase the accuracy of CRISPR single-base editing to treat genetic diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h4HWkd

Credit-card sized tool provides new insights into how cancer cells invade host tissues

Researchers have developed a credit-card sized tool for growing cancer cells outside the human body, which they believe will enhance their understanding of breast cancer metastasis. The device reproduces various environments within the human body where breast cancer cells live. Studying the cells as they go through the process of invasion and metastasis could point the way toward new biomarkers and drugs to diagnose and treat cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j6g5C0

Only a third of pediatricians fully follow guidelines on peanut allergy prevention

While 93 percent of U.S. pediatricians surveyed were aware of the national guidelines on peanut allergy prevention in infants, only 30 percent were fully implementing the recommended practices and 64 percent reported partial implementation, according to the study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CfliH5

Study of natural gas flaring finds high risks to babies

Researchers have found that exposure to flaring -- the burning off of excess natural gas -- at oil and gas production sites is associated with 50% higher odds of preterm birth, compared with no exposure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/307O7wU

Early life stress is associated with youth-onset depression for some types of stress but not others

Examining the association between eight different types of early life stress (ELS) and youth-onset depression, a study reports that individuals exposed to ELS were more likely to develop a major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood or adolescence than individuals who had not been exposed to ELS. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CFEcqk

Researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale human heart pump in the lab. The discovery could have major implications for studying heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States killing more than 600,000 people a year. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j9G7nN

Novel biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics

A new way of identifying cancer biomarkers has been developed. The new technology allows very sensitive, quick and cost-effective identification of cancer biomarkers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fta8wN

New promising treatment uses smart nanoparticles to target lung cancer

A new and promising approach for treatment of lung cancer has been developed. The treatment combines a novel surgical approach with smart nanoparticles to specifically target lung tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fL4B53

Flavored cigarette ban significantly reduced youth smoking, new study finds

Researchers analyzed National Survey on Drug Use and Health data to test the effect of the 2009 U.S. flavored cigarette ban. The study found the ban reduced underage smoking by 43% and smoking among young adults by 27%. Researchers call for more comprehensive bans of flavored tobacco products to reduce youth use of these dangerous products. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B1zWRC

Study of natural gas flaring finds high risks to babies

Researchers have found that exposure to flaring -- the burning off of excess natural gas -- at oil and gas production sites is associated with 50% higher odds of preterm birth, compared with no exposure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/307O7wU

Early life stress is associated with youth-onset depression for some types of stress but not others

Examining the association between eight different types of early life stress (ELS) and youth-onset depression, a study reports that individuals exposed to ELS were more likely to develop a major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood or adolescence than individuals who had not been exposed to ELS. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CFEcqk

Researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale human heart pump in the lab. The discovery could have major implications for studying heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States killing more than 600,000 people a year. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j9G7nN

Novel biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics

A new way of identifying cancer biomarkers has been developed. The new technology allows very sensitive, quick and cost-effective identification of cancer biomarkers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fta8wN

New promising treatment uses smart nanoparticles to target lung cancer

A new and promising approach for treatment of lung cancer has been developed. The treatment combines a novel surgical approach with smart nanoparticles to specifically target lung tumors. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fL4B53

Flavored cigarette ban significantly reduced youth smoking, new study finds

Researchers analyzed National Survey on Drug Use and Health data to test the effect of the 2009 U.S. flavored cigarette ban. The study found the ban reduced underage smoking by 43% and smoking among young adults by 27%. Researchers call for more comprehensive bans of flavored tobacco products to reduce youth use of these dangerous products. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2B1zWRC

Video shows alligator slamming into kayaker, flipping his boat upside down

Pete Joyce said he kayaks at least once a week, but had never had a direct encounter with an alligator before. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3906fwQ

From perfume to podcasts, the death of the commute has put some industries in a tailspin

The slump in caffeine fixes has been so pronounced that global exports of coffee beans have even taken a hit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30cPavD

American Airlines warns 25,000 employees about potential job cuts as coronavirus continues to sap demand

American is the latest airline after United and Southwest to warn of layoffs and job cuts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32mfYwn

Google to invest $4.5 billion in Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms

Google confirmed Wednesday it’s investing $4.5 billion into Indian digital services firm Jio Platforms in exchange for a 7. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WkYcpt

Map: See the large-dollar PPP loans across the country and near you

Half a trillion dollars were loaned to businesses. More than half of that went to large-dollar loans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WmADwo

Leading anti-immigration Republicans fall in the Trump era

Jeff Sessions and Steve King have met their political doom within weeks of each other. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WlItq5

Deputy helped to 'facilitate' jailhouse attack on inmate, sheriff says

“He didn’t lift a finger to do his job. In fact, he did several things to facilitate that attack,” the sheriff of Bexar County, Texas, said of the deputy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32mkj2G

Defiant Black Lives Matter protester replaces British slave trader statue

"It was like an electrical charge of power was running through me," protester Jen Reid said of the moment depicted in the sculpture. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CDdJJY

Apple wins case over $15 billion in claimed taxes

The E.U. Commission claimed in 2016 that Apple had an illegal sweetheart tax deal with Irish authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WmR0Jl

Ivanka Trump tweets support for Goya Foods amid backlash over CEO's praise of president

The first daughter's tweet might have violated federal ethics laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OoF3yv

Mary Trump has a message for the president: 'Resign'

The president's niece also said Trump was raised in a “dysfunctional” family where “money stood in” for acts of love. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32qEUmt

Inventor of N95 comes out of retirement amid pandemic, unfazed by anti-Asian racism

"I just thought I had this responsibility to help. So I came out of retirement," Peter Tsai told NBC Asian America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3euxZuN

Inside the Trump campaign's struggle to land a punch on Biden

President Donald Trump's lengthy attacks on Joe Biden on Tuesday may not have been all his political advisers envisioned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32kOqas

Her death sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance. 22 years later, still no answers

The brutal death of Rita Hester in 1998 inspired a movement. But while her legacy is cemented, her name has been largely forgotten. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fwXkph

These couples are stuck thousands of miles apart because of travel bans

Couples desperate to reunite amid travel restrictions use hashtags like #LoveIsEssential to bring attention to their separations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/391U0jl

Hospitals told to send coronavirus data to Washington, not CDC

"The new faster and complete data system is what our nation needs to defeat the coronavirus," Department of Health and Human Services official says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrVQab

Candace Valenzuela wins Texas runoff, stands to be first Afro-Latina in Congress

If she wins in November, Valenzuela would be the first Afro-Latina and the third Latina from Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ckWc5

Nearly 100 Breonna Taylor protesters arrested on Kentucky AG's lawn

"Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams was among the 87 people who were arrested outside the home of the state's attorney general. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CAygiq

Trump transition agrees to shut down, State Dept. official fined

Trump for America, Inc., once known as Trump Transition Project, Inc., was incorporated in New Jersey and raised millions for the transition, according to state Attorney General Gubir Grewal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Cdp2Zx

How Dyson's blow dryer transforms curly hair

Dyson is known for its vacuums, but its foray into hot tools has left one curly-haired beauty writer delighted with the Supersonic hair dryer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnbJIA

Rabbi who was injured in deadly synagogue attack pleads guilty to tax fraud scheme

Rabbi Ysiroel Goldstein admitted to secretly refunding millions in contributions, providing donors with fake receipts and turning a profit on the scheme. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eplpNi

Kansas congressman charged with voter fraud shortly before GOP debate

Watkins showed up for the primary debate despite the criminal charges, and declared "I haven't done anything wrong." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3042BOk

Hedge funds scoop up local newspapers withering under COVID-19 cuts

As the pandemic continues, readers are seeking out their local news outlets — but the hammer continues to fall on local news publishers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38X1y6S