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They had 'dreams and plans': Detroit honors COVID-19 victims

More than 900 photos submitted by families were turned into large posters and staked around Belle Isle, revealing the crushing breadth of the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BWsdu

Florida 'antifa hunter' gets 3 years after threatening Black candidate, activist

“God put me on this earth to hunt and stop antifa," he said, according to court documents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lzGGbZ

Shop the best furniture deals this Labor Day

Labor Day sales on furniture are here. Shop these deals on furniture and home products. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gyKVAN

Wisconsin special session on police reform lasts less than a minute. GOP not interested.

Gov. Evers, a Democrat, expressed disappointment, "There's no sense of urgency from Republicans." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gJItHU

Chadwick Boseman was a superhero on screen and off

Until the very end, Boseman never wavered in his commitment to portray and honor the dignity of the Black experience. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34OtGZV

More than $100K raised for girls who needed Taco Bell WiFi to do schoolwork

The photo posted to Instagram last week has sparked an online fundraising campaign as it highlighted the “digital divide” for low income students. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jCFsel

Nearly 200 current and former Uber employees sue over stock agreement

Nearly 200 current and former Uber employees sued the company Thursday, alleging it broke an agreement that would have granted them shares at a lower rate and s from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DlAnYk

Trump said he was going to talk to Blake family, but not their lawyers

Trump also refused to condemn the actions of Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17 year old who is charged with killing two protesters during unrest following Blake's shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gMUnk0

Facebook threatens to block news in Australia if regulations are enacted

The social media giant argues that new rules altering the financial arrangement between publishers and online platforms could make it impossible to share news content. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lwGgTP

VOA reporters say Trump appointee puts journalists at risk

It's the first time VOA reporters issued an on-the-record protest of Michael Pack, Trump's pick to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gIH8kj

Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test could bypass the lab, study finds

Researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a simple-to-use, portable instrument for reading the results with a smartphone in 30 minutes, which could enable point-of-care diagnosis without needing to send samples to a lab. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gLSAvu

People with less body response to stress task had more PTSD signs after COVID-19 began

People who did not have a large heart rate response to a stress task surprised researchers later -- after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic -- when they showed more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder related to the crisis than others who also did the stress task and COVID-19 stress ratings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EP6qjB

Improving FDA's COVID-19 vaccine authorization and approval process: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine

In a new article, researchers propose reforms that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could implement to improve the emergency use authorization process and drug approvals during public health crises, which could increase the FDA's credibility and the public's trust in it. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EH10r6

Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test could bypass the lab, study finds

Researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a simple-to-use, portable instrument for reading the results with a smartphone in 30 minutes, which could enable point-of-care diagnosis without needing to send samples to a lab. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gLSAvu

People with less body response to stress task had more PTSD signs after COVID-19 began

People who did not have a large heart rate response to a stress task surprised researchers later -- after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic -- when they showed more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder related to the crisis than others who also did the stress task and COVID-19 stress ratings. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EP6qjB

Improving FDA's COVID-19 vaccine authorization and approval process: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine

In a new article, researchers propose reforms that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could implement to improve the emergency use authorization process and drug approvals during public health crises, which could increase the FDA's credibility and the public's trust in it. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EH10r6

Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics

Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EUBUET

Apple and Tesla stock split, new-look Dow help propel Wall Street to best August in more than 30 years

This month’s gains have pushed the S&P 500 to record levels, officially confirming a new bull market has started. The Dow, meanwhile, has already erased its 2020 losses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351mwBZ

South Carolina fire officials shut down massive pool party

“I saw a large crowd in the pool, in the area on the side of the pool, and on top of the pool,” the Columbia, S.C. fire chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34NOdhb

People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much

People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams or groups. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31KuFIN

Cells can remain functional despite damage to mitochondria

Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells and play an important role in providing energy for normal function of the tissues in our body. Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondria. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QFzYmp

Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics

Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EUBUET

United Airlines will permanently scrap ticket-change fees

United and other airlines are trying desperately to lure people back to flying, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31J7A9t

Poll: Third party voters from 2016 are backing Biden 2-to-1

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/31Jz92d

Texas Democrats swing to register 1m new voters, seek to boost Latino vote

There are an estimated 5 million eligible voters in Texas, many of them people of color or young, who haven't registered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QHhXnI

Kushner aboard as Israel, UAE cement ties with first ever direct flight

The El Al plane headed for Abu Dhabi is emblazoned with the word ‘peace’ in Hebrew, Arabic and English. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jryTek

Child care providers struggle as need for services remain for many

Economic challenges have only grown amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving workers and providers squeezed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YOJ3hm

BLM, coronavirus masks and Lady Gaga grab headlines at MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga dominated the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday, with a series of visually arresting outfits, masked performances and a number of awards, including artist of the year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DcSrUg

St. Louis police officer fatally shot by barricaded gunman

Mayor Lyda Krewson said in a statement Sunday night that she was “heartbroken” over the officer's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jyaALZ

Do not open until Election Day: State laws will delay counting mail-in votes in Trump-Biden race

In 14 states — including some battlegrounds — officials can't even start authenticating early mail-in ballots until Election Day, much less begin tabulating them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GaaOKF

Trump's COVID-19 plasma lies aren't surprising. The FDA's dangerous cooperation is.

It should be no surprise that Trump would claim an unproven treatment pioneered in the 1880s is a breakthrough. But Stephen Hahn's role in this scandal has consequences. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gNUUCd

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary between Markey, Kennedy set for Tuesday

There is little daylight between the candidates on policy, and the race has largely become a question of age. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jsXvTT

Jamal Murray scores 50, says shoes honoring George Floyd, Breonna Taylor keep him fighting

Jamal Murray dropped 50 on the Utah Jazz Sunday night to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 win and force a Game 7 on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ESxUVK

Remember the Titans? Peter King on how the NFL's surprise team of '19 plans to do it again

The Titans reached the AFC Championship game last season, but the NFL's surprise team of 2019 doesn't plan to be a one-year wonder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lykjUh

As Trump rails against Portland protesters, Wisconsin governor tells him to stay home

Portland police are investigating the shooting death of a man in clashes between demonstrators at a pro-Trump vehicle rally and counterprotesters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34KTPcf

Custom masks, coronavirus and Black lives dominate VMA show

Canadian artist The Weeknd won the top prize, taking video of the year for "Blinding Lights." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lwNC9z

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande hit VMAs stage with powerful 'Rain on Me' duet

The performance was really more about Lady Gaga, who told the audience, "Be kind. Mask up." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34JxSdD

Best August deals, according to an expert

Take advantage of back-to-school deals and Labor Day pricing on office supplies, tech and clothing from Apple, Nordstrom, Adidas, Walmart and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DiPIZz

Los Angeles police respond to reported shooting near pro-Trump rally

A SWAT team responded to an apartment building where police said three suspects had barricaded themselves inside. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gNh33z

Map: State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

U.S. states and territories are making new rules for travelers. Find which ones across the United States have implemented travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30GHkw1

White House chief of staff says Trump 'is on the side' of 'rule of law' amid protest violence

In the wake of two deadly shootings at protests this week, Mark Meadows pressed states to accept federal law enforcement assistance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b8f4G9

U.S. tops 6 million coronavirus cases as nation continues to struggle with pandemic

The country has recorded more than 183,000 deaths due to the virus since the outbreak began early this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32DKiB4

'Fistfights on the streets': Pro-Trump caravan, protesters clashed prior to Portland death

Paintballs and pepper spray preceded gunfire as a Pro-Trump caravan came into conflict with protesters and Black Lives Matter demonstrators on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YMJ1Xf

It's Biden's to lose (and he still could): The post-conventions state of the race

"There's still enough room (for Trump) to thread the needle, which is exactly what happened four years ago," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G3Jxtg

'Never seen anything like this': Llama antibodies show promise for COVID-19 cure

The scientific community is drawing on a wide range of recent discoveries to create new ways to fight the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EGZNzF

Looting in Chicago shocked America. The nation moved on, but the problems didn't.

While there is a good chance this month’s episode was fueled by fake rumors online, it showcases the inequities that belie Chicago’s standing as one of America’s liberal bastions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gHgicx

Sex workers blame Bella Thorne for changes at OnlyFans that harm their income

The content subscription platform reportedly imposed payment caps and holds after users requested refunds for a "naked" photo of Thorne in which she wasn't naked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EKveJI

David Blaine postpones helium-balloon flight, relocates stunt from NYC to Arizona

The magician nixed his plan to float over the Hudson River from New Jersey to New York City, blaming logistical challenges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32D5ZkP

Democrats with voter registration advantage

A look at the voter registrations since 2016 in four key battleground states shows how the political age divide could have real impacts this fall. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gBd6z6

Global coronavirus cases top 25 million as India sets single-day infections record

More than 840,000 people worldwide have died from the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lvgZcl

College students brace for the 'second curve' of COVID-19 — its mental health impact

“This is the most anxious I've ever been, I think, in my entire life,” one student said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hH7mFb

Restaurant collapses during 80th birthday party in northern China, killing 29

Hundreds of rescue workers using sniffer dogs, cranes and high-tech sensors had searched the rubble. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QEHJZL

'Deeply reckless': Critics slam leaked police memo about Breonna Taylor

The memo was written several weeks after Taylor’s death and includes details that weren't provided to the judge in the search warrant application. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Dhgrpu

Marred by trauma after George Floyd's death, Minneapolis hit with more looting

“It’s just going to keep going, people have a lot of anger with the police. People are frustrated with the system,” said business owner Abe Demaag. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32COKzZ

The pandemic's made me rethink much of my life — including my parenting style

My generation was determined to raise our kids with more self esteem than we thought we'd had. Now, stuck inside for months, I wonder if we went too far. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hM0LcI

Teachers across the world concerned as schools reopen despite rising cases

“Children should not become the losers of the pandemic,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gHEuLC

Apple's image is angelic, but it's actually the devil

Apple's glow should start to fade as the curtain is pulled back on some of its less-than-savory business practices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31HueyI

Man shot and killed amid Portland protests

Police in the Oregon city said pro-Trump demonstrators appeared to face off with Black Lives Matter protesters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jpvAEv

Mother reunited with baby taken from stroller

The woman grabbed a suspect's gun and pulled the trigger, but it did not go off, police in Chamblee, Georgia said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32FWIYW

Kenosha police arrest food distribution volunteers

The unpaid workers with Seattle-based Riot Kitchen were in "suspicious vehicles," authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gJOHr0

Gay TikTok stars are bringing millions together. They fear Trump will tear them apart.

Some queer TikTok creators fear the community they helped build on the app may be in danger in the faceoff between the company and the administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31vsxEw

How the University of Arizona used No. 2 to solve its No. 1 problem

The university made a bold claim this week: It stopped a coronavirus outbreak before it started. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gEB4tj

'Three little pigs': Elon Musk's Neuralink puts computer chips in pigs' brains

Implant could solve ailments such as memory loss, hearing loss, depression and insomnia, Musk said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lrqE3H

Jacob Blake's shooting highlights the hidden victims of police violence

Study after study has demonstrated the impact of police surveillance and violence on adult physical and mental health, but children are also affected — as victims and as witnesses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EHyZzB

Bill and Ted are just how you'd expect them 30 years later — still excellent

There’s a flip side to Bill and Ted's midlife malaise and unfulfilled dreams, which also reveals a hidden truth for much of Gen X: They don’t get the credit they deserve. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jpLpep

Disney's 'New Mutants' is a strange, cute 'X-Men' film — but its timing is awful

Waiting for this film to hit streaming services is probably a safe choice. After all, for once, this is an “X-Men” film where there won’t be a sequel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gAEn4N

Chadwick Boseman played icons — and then became one

The 43-year-old actor, a rising star of rare talent, radiated nobility and intelligence in his every role. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z1mbvh

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dead

Boseman, who skyrocketed to international fame in the role of King T'Challa in the 2018 blockbuster, died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b61WkJ

Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk

More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attacks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMpdmG

Which OCD treatment works best? New brain study could lead to more personalized choices

New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them - something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study suggests the possibility of predicting which of two types of therapy will help people with OCD: One that exposes them to the subject of their obsessive thoughts and behaviors, or one that focuses on stress reduction and problem-solving. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32z0qUp

Synthetic compound could serve as prototype for novel class of drugs to treat neurological damage

Researchers have developed a neurologically acting protein and tested it in laboratory studies. In mice, the experimental compound ameliorated symptoms of certain neurological injuries and diseases, while on the microscopic level it was able to establish and repair connections between neurons. This proof-of-principle study suggests that biologics, which act on neuronal connectivity, could be of clinical use in the long term. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QvVLwO

Prior Zika virus infection increases risk of severe dengue disease

A new study finds that people who have antibodies to the mosquito-borne Zika virus are more vulnerable to developing dengue disease. This immune interaction, called antibody-dependent enhancement, could complicate the search for a safe and effective vaccine that protects against Zika without also increasing the risk of dengue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31DIWHh

Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk

More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attacks. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMpdmG

Which OCD treatment works best? New brain study could lead to more personalized choices

New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them - something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study suggests the possibility of predicting which of two types of therapy will help people with OCD: One that exposes them to the subject of their obsessive thoughts and behaviors, or one that focuses on stress reduction and problem-solving. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32z0qUp

Synthetic compound could serve as prototype for novel class of drugs to treat neurological damage

Researchers have developed a neurologically acting protein and tested it in laboratory studies. In mice, the experimental compound ameliorated symptoms of certain neurological injuries and diseases, while on the microscopic level it was able to establish and repair connections between neurons. This proof-of-principle study suggests that biologics, which act on neuronal connectivity, could be of clinical use in the long term. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QvVLwO

Prior Zika virus infection increases risk of severe dengue disease

A new study finds that people who have antibodies to the mosquito-borne Zika virus are more vulnerable to developing dengue disease. This immune interaction, called antibody-dependent enhancement, could complicate the search for a safe and effective vaccine that protects against Zika without also increasing the risk of dengue. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31DIWHh

Stereocenters rendered dynamic in one succinct step

Princeton Chemistry labs collaborate to demonstrate the ability of photoredox catalysis to take traditionally static stereocenters and render them dynamic by continuously and controllably breaking and re-forming molecular bonds. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QwViur

Mosquito immune system mapped to help fight malaria

Scientists have created the first cell atlas of mosquito immune cells, to understand how mosquitoes fight malaria and other infections. Researchers discovered new types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection. The findings offer opportunities for uncovering novel ways to prevent mosquitoes from spreading the malaria parasite to humans and break the chain of malaria transmission. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31A5UPs

Breakthrough in using stem cells to treat enteric nervous system disorders

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31AIr0z

2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt in training incident in California

The two soldiers were killed in what the U.S. Army Special Operations Command called an "aircraft incident." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34VIlTt

Stereocenters rendered dynamic in one succinct step

Princeton Chemistry labs collaborate to demonstrate the ability of photoredox catalysis to take traditionally static stereocenters and render them dynamic by continuously and controllably breaking and re-forming molecular bonds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QwViur

Mosquito immune system mapped to help fight malaria

Scientists have created the first cell atlas of mosquito immune cells, to understand how mosquitoes fight malaria and other infections. Researchers discovered new types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection. The findings offer opportunities for uncovering novel ways to prevent mosquitoes from spreading the malaria parasite to humans and break the chain of malaria transmission. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31A5UPs

Breakthrough in using stem cells to treat enteric nervous system disorders

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31AIr0z

Infants in households with very low food security may have greater obesity risk

Infants from households reporting very low 'food security,' a measure of access to adequate and healthy meals, tend to weigh more than those from households with relatively high food security. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34IxKLt

Read full text of President Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the RNC

The president delivered his remarks on the South Lawn of the White House before over 1,000 guests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32By3EY

Fact-checking Night 4 of the Republican National Convention

President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination in a speech at the White House, while other featured speakers included daughter Ivanka Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hAXT2r

Otterbox now sells PhoneSoap UV sanitizers

UV sanitizers such as PhoneSoap are versatile. Beyond disinfecting your phone, you can sanitize face masks, keys and even your retainer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31BJBc9

Man arrested after wallet stolen from California firefighter battling wildfires

The sheriff of Santa Cruz County said the suspect admitted the theft and wrote a letter of apology. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hG5sVq

Black man freed after 44 years in prison for wrongful conviction in white woman's rape

An appeals court found "a troubling and striking pattern of deliberate police suppression of material evidence." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hC2DES

Protesters gather outside the White House ahead of Trump speech

Demonstrators rallied in Black Lives Plaza as the president was set to accept the Republican nomination on the White House lawn. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34ApFZ8

Hurricane Laura leaves at least six dead and a trail of destruction

"We have thousands and thousands of our fellow citizens whose lives are upside down,” Louisiana's governor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hEu3dd

Can Donald Trump always get what he wants? American rock icons hope not

Republicans have long frustrated musicians, a mostly progressive bunch, by using their music to pump up excitement at campaign rallies. Still, this moment feels different. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G56k8d

Mary Trump says GOP convention 'disturbing to watch', calls portrayal of president a sham

The president's niece said on MSNBC that she was appalled to see her uncle described as a caring family man. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EHi7Jf

Duchenne: 'Crosstalk' between muscle and spleen

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscle disease in children and is passed on by X-linked recessive inheritance. Characteristic is a progressive muscular atrophy. Researchers have found a connection between dystrophic muscles and the lymphatic system in mice with Duchenne disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gAnY09

Duchenne: 'Crosstalk' between muscle and spleen

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscle disease in children and is passed on by X-linked recessive inheritance. Characteristic is a progressive muscular atrophy. Researchers have found a connection between dystrophic muscles and the lymphatic system in mice with Duchenne disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gAnY09

Kelly Marie Tran cast as lead in Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon'

Awkwafina will star alongside Tran as Sisu, a dragon in human form who needs Raya's help to reclaim her power and become her true dragon self. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BzP94

Antiviral used to treat cat coronavirus also works against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers are preparing to launch clinical trials of a drug used to cure a deadly disease caused by a coronavirus in cats that they expect will also be effective as a treatment for humans against COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jdM0jg

Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women, study finds

Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age? from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31x7Gkn

Children notice race several years before adults want to talk about it

Adults in the United States believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking with them about race, even though some infants are aware of race and preschoolers may have already developed racist beliefs, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YCjboI

Researchers develop a fast, accurate, low-cost COVID-19 test

A new low-cost diagnostic test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quickly delivers accurate results without the need for sophisticated equipment, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EKbF4g

Single-use N95 respirators can be decontaminated and used again, study finds

N95 respirators, which are widely worn by health care workers treating patients with COVID-19 and are designed to be used only once, can be decontaminated effectively and used up to three times, scientists report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lpRidn

How genetics could impact COVID-19 treatments

A new study looked at how pharmacogenomics could improve the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 drug therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32sdZF4

Antiviral used to treat cat coronavirus also works against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers are preparing to launch clinical trials of a drug used to cure a deadly disease caused by a coronavirus in cats that they expect will also be effective as a treatment for humans against COVID-19. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jdM0jg

Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women, study finds

Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age? from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31x7Gkn

Researchers develop a fast, accurate, low-cost COVID-19 test

A new low-cost diagnostic test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quickly delivers accurate results without the need for sophisticated equipment, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EKbF4g

Single-use N95 respirators can be decontaminated and used again, study finds

N95 respirators, which are widely worn by health care workers treating patients with COVID-19 and are designed to be used only once, can be decontaminated effectively and used up to three times, scientists report. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lpRidn

How genetics could impact COVID-19 treatments

A new study looked at how pharmacogenomics could improve the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 drug therapies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32sdZF4

U.S. political parties become extremist to get more votes

New mathematical modeling shows that U.S. political parties are becoming increasingly polarized due to their quest for voters -- not because voters themselves are becoming more extremist. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hug0XA

Neutralizing antibodies appear to protect humans from coronavirus infection

A Seattle fishing vessel that departed port in May returned 18 days later with an unusual haul: the first human evidence that neutralizing antibodies provide protection from reinfection by SARS-CoV-2. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qvunz6

Neutralizing antibodies appear to protect humans from coronavirus infection

A Seattle fishing vessel that departed port in May returned 18 days later with an unusual haul: the first human evidence that neutralizing antibodies provide protection from reinfection by SARS-CoV-2. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qvunz6

More than 100 former aides to John McCain endorse Biden for president

Their endorsement comes just after the two-year anniversary of McCain’s death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b8iJDJ

Trump says election workers, not USPS, could lead to 2020 miscount

Trump has routinely railed against mail-in voting as Democrats seek to expand access to casting absentee ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32zF6xU

Louisiana to expect massive floods as Hurricane Laura hits peak

NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports from Lake Charles, La., as Hurricane Laura continues to intensify with wind and rain as the storm surge nears its peak, which he says will result in massive floods in the area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QuYqqw

Louisiana sees 132 mph wind gusts as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Lake Charles, Louisiana, records 132 mph wind gusts as the category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall. Meteorologist Bill Karins explains the forecast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lmsfb8

Powerful Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana border as Category 4

Laura is one of the most powerful hurricanes to make landfall in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ry0eU

Powerful Hurricane Laura slams into Louisiana border as Category 4

Laura is one of the most powerful hurricanes to make landfall in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ry0eU

Minneapolis mayor calls in National Guard after unrest downtown

Violence and looting broke out downtown following what authorities said was misinformation about the suicide death of a Black homicide suspect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3louoDe

Fact-checking Night 3 of the Republican National Convention

The third night of the RNC featured Lara Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YCACWk

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

“Your actions were inhuman,” the judge told Australian gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 29. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32sdv1L

GOP Latino delegates defend Trump's pandemic response, are confident about re-election

"I definitely think he's a manager and he's not afraid to stand up to people," says Adolpho Telles, a former GOP chairman in El Paso County, Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D14HHm

Sailor eyed in possible arson on Navy ship that burned for days

The fire that erupted on the amphibious assault ship the USS Bonhomme Richard in July caused extensive damage and burned for days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lmFqZD

'Overrun by angry mobs': S.D. Gov. Noem calls out Democratic-run cities

"There's looting, chaos, destruction and murder," the Republican official and Trump ally said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34AF5fZ

Washington Football Team hit with new allegations of sexism and harassment by former employees

Last month, more than a dozen women came forward with allegations to The Washington Post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QoOO0C

RNC to dig in on law and order as Jacob Blake shooting fuels fresh protests

President Donald Trump's campaign says to expect speakers to discuss law enforcement and military on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lmkzFP

Wisconsin AG says Jacob Blake was near knife, single officer shot him in the back 7 times

The sole officer who opened fire was identified by the attorney general as Rusten Sheskey, a 7-year-veteran of the Kenosha Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YCMirT

RNC speakers with a past: Allegations of plagiarism, hostility to immigrants, QAnon and anti-Muslim bias

The third night of the Republican convention will be keynoted by Vice President Mike Pence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34CDxSs

Teen arrested in Kenosha shooting promoted 'Blue Lives Matter,' posed with firearms online

Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide in connection to the deaths of two people during protests over the shooting by police of Jacob Blake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32qYqO4

Overlooked 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in seizures

Molecules known as tRNAs are often overlooked in studies of disease processes. Researchers have found that a mutation in a tRNA gene called n-Tr20 -- expressed only in the brain -- can disrupt the landscape of entire cells, leading to chain reactions that alter brain function and behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32tolo3

Progress toward a treatment for Krabbe disease

The inherited disease, which typically kills children before their second birthday, has no cure, but a new study in a canine model offers hope for an effective gene therapy with lasting results. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32mLJn6

Overlooked 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in seizures

Molecules known as tRNAs are often overlooked in studies of disease processes. Researchers have found that a mutation in a tRNA gene called n-Tr20 -- expressed only in the brain -- can disrupt the landscape of entire cells, leading to chain reactions that alter brain function and behavior. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32tolo3

'We are not proud of parts of our history': Melania Trump addresses racial unrest in the U.S.

First Lady Melania Trump took time to address the racial unrest across the United States and acknowledged the "harsh reality" of past racial inequality during her remarks at the Republican National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34MaEUj

Anti-abortion advocate discusses why she left Planned Parenthood at the 2020 RNC

Abby Johnson spoke about her decision to leave Planned Parenthood after performing an ultrasound-guided abortion and criticized its founder, Margaret Sanger, as "a racist who believed in eugenics." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G01r0b

Trump holds naturalization ceremony at the White House during the 2020 RNC

President Trump held a naturalization ceremony for five new U.S. citizens at the White House during the 2020 Republican National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gD59JT

'Disaster inside a disaster': California wildfires and COVID-19 form twin crises

"It is manifestly an unsafe situation," a veteran firefighter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QDMGSV

Bizarre NYU quarantine meals are a sign of how schools are coping with COVID-19

"NYU was my dream school. I wanted to go there since I was 12. ... I think I've kind of adapted into thinking of my new normal," said student Annabelle Skala. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32oKe8d

McDonald's adds spicy McNuggets to menu

The fast food spicy fried chicken battle is heating up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32mtVJ6

RNC highlights from Night 2

Watch the top moments from Night 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention, which featured speeches from first lady Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and President Trump’s children, Eric and Tiffany Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34FDtkS

6 highlights from the RNC, Night 2: Melania, the Trump family, did anyone say COVID?

Analysis: Trump came under fire for using gov't resources to promote his reelection campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gs2Zg0

Under fire, Pompeo vouches for Trump's 'America First'

Analysis: The secretary of state's precedent-busting RNC address from Jerusalem cemented Pompeo's status as one of Trump's most fervent defenders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34AjVyC

Watch Melania Trump’s full speech at the 2020 RNC

First lady Melania Trump gave her 2020 RNC speech from the Rose Garden at the White House. Trump thanked COVID-19 frontline workers and shared her story of coming to America as an immigrant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qo3m0e

Former Florida AG paints Biden, son Hunter as corrupt at RNC

The Democratic nominee's campaign responded, "The conspiracy theory that Bondi repeated has been conclusively refuted." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3huRplz

Firefighters battling California blazes get a boost from cooler weather

At least seven people have died in the fires or while fighting them, and more than 3,000 homes and other structures could be lost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jevDCV

Fact checking Night 2 of the Republican National Convention

The evening's big speeches are set to be delivered by the first lady and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aTWqBJ

Son of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar charged with stabbing neighbor over trash can dispute

The 60-year-old neighbor nearly died from blood loss after the stabbing, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ExMjGv

Wisconsin braces for more outrage, protests in wake of Jacob Blake shooting

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers granted a request for extra National Guard troops in Kenosha on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EuCkBP

RNC cancels speaker after she promoted QAnon, anti-Semitic conspiracies

The sudden development came on the 2nd night of the Republican convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ep4n5S

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul boosts Trump at RNC: He'll stop 'endless wars'

The president is the first in a generation "to seek to end war rather than start one," the GOP lawmaker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QlGkHs

RNC cancels speaker after she promoted QAnon, anti-Semitic conspiracies

The sudden development came on the 2nd night of the Republican convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ep4n5S

Secretary Pompeo to say at RNC that Trump will keep 'freedoms intact' if re-elected

The second convention night will feature several members of the Trump family and focus on the economy and trade deals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31uM3RQ

'Obvious lie after obvious lie': Biden campaign blasts RNC as 'incoherent charade'

The Democratic nominee shared media fact-checks on the GOP convention on health care, crime and COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ql1xBs

The Falwell affair shows how common non-monogamy is — and why it remains hidden

Monogamous marriage is still considered a bedrock of modern society, whether you're liberal or conservative. Maybe it's time to rethink that. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34K24FB

The simple truth at the heart of Trump's Goodyear MAGA hat boycott

The convention comes on the heels of a new culture skirmish in Akron, Ohio, tailor-made for Trump and his allies, that has refocused attention on the symbolism of MAGA hats. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ezoxdm

Need a visa to visit the U.S.? Expect much longer wait times, officials warn

USCIS, which is dependent on fees from new immigration applications, reported a 50 percent drop in payments last month due to the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lg0O2x

Trump's COVID-19 back-to-school advice is a mess. This checklist can help.

If infection rates are high in your area, schools should not reopen. If they drop, teachers and parents should still remain vigilant for signs of the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jcvEas

Do we want Uber and Lyft to disappear? Here's a way to help them, and their workers.

We can provide better pay and worker protections to drivers and other contractors without putting rideshare services out of business from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lfnvEc

Fact checking Night 1 of the Republican National Convention

Many of the speeches and elements focused on casting the president's pandemic response as a triumph, offering a misleading view of events. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b1rb7S

RNC highlights from Night 1

Watch the top moments from Night 1 of the 2020 Republican National Convention, which kicked off with speeches from Donald Trump Jr., former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lghXcE

No platform but reverence for Trump: 4 key takeaways from RNC 2020, Night 1

No policy document. A focus on the Supreme Court. Dystopian predictions if Democrats rule. And 2024 trial balloons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ldmi01

Trump appears at RNC with hostages he helped bring home to U.S.

A video touting the president's negotiating skills was played during the Republican convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31r9Bag

Biden, Democrats focus their RNC counterattack on Trump's 'failed' COVID-19 response

The GOP convention hailed the president's handling of the pandemic as having saved lives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ywj12l

Read Sen. Tim Scott's speech to the RNC

The Republican senator from South Carolina and Trump ally addressed the GOP gathering on the first night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QoIeqY

Read Donald Trump Jr.'s speech to the RNC

The president's eldest son addressed the first night of the GOP convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lg8amU

Protesters return to the streets in Kenosha, where Black man was shot in back

The protests occurred hours after Gov. Tony Evers authorized National Guard troops to help law enforcement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jaOzT3

Optical illusions explained in a fly's eyes

Why people perceive motion in some static images has mystified not only those who view these optical illusions but neuroscientists who have tried to explain the phenomenon. Now neuroscientists have found some answers in the eyes of flies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34wsBGe

In one cancer therapy, two halves are safer than a whole

Splitting one type of cancer drug in half and delivering the pieces separately to cancer cells could reduce life-threatening side effects and protect healthy, non-cancerous cells, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3go8FHH

People can make better choices when it benefits others

People are better at learning and decision-making when trying to avoid harm to others, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQEMyI

Ventilators could be adapted to help two COVID-19 patients at once

New research has shown how ventilators could be adapted to help two patients simultaneously in the event of a shortage. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lh4IIE

In one cancer therapy, two halves are safer than a whole

Splitting one type of cancer drug in half and delivering the pieces separately to cancer cells could reduce life-threatening side effects and protect healthy, non-cancerous cells, a new study suggests. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3go8FHH

Ventilators could be adapted to help two COVID-19 patients at once

New research has shown how ventilators could be adapted to help two patients simultaneously in the event of a shortage. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lh4IIE

Michael Cohen records campaign ads against Trump: Don't 'believe a word he utters'

The president's former lawyer, who was sentenced to prison, says his ex-boss is thinks we're all "a bunch of fools." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjmRqU

Machines rival expert analysis of stored red blood cell quality

Once outside the body, stored blood begins degrading until, by day 42, they're no longer usable. Until now, assessing its quality has required laborious microscopic examination by human experts. A new study reveals two methodologies that combine machine learning and state-of-the-art imaging to automate the process and eliminate human bias. If standardized, it could ensure more consistent, accurate assessments, with increased efficiency and better patient outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jaEFkl

Machines rival expert analysis of stored red blood cell quality

Once outside the body, stored blood begins degrading until, by day 42, they're no longer usable. Until now, assessing its quality has required laborious microscopic examination by human experts. A new study reveals two methodologies that combine machine learning and state-of-the-art imaging to automate the process and eliminate human bias. If standardized, it could ensure more consistent, accurate assessments, with increased efficiency and better patient outcomes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jaEFkl

RNC 2020: Echoing Trump, Sen. Tim Scott to say Democrats want 'fundamentally different America'

From teacher unions to Black Lives Matter protesters, Republicans will try to cast Democrats as radical. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31uR6lj

RNC 2020: Echoing Trump, Sen. Tim Scott to say Democrats want 'fundamentally different America'

From teacher unions to Black Lives Matter protesters, Republicans will try to cast Democrats as radical. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31uR6lj

Why did the FDA authorize convalescent plasma?

What does the emergency use authorization mean for patients who want to receive the treatment? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EBL4Gb

Online searches for 'chest pain' rise, emergency visits for heart attack drop amid COVID-19

A study of search engine queries addressed the question of whether online searches for chest pain symptoms correlated to reports of fewer people going to the emergency department with acute heart problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hEjsPH

Postmaster General DeJoy to field tough questions from House on mail delays

The House Oversight committee will press DeJoy on the policy changes that have led to mail delivery delays. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aWaTwP

Georgia Tech quarantines fraternity, reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

The school said the fraternity, which reported 17 new cases on Saturday, has been turned into an "isolation location." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EkIhl6

Breonna Taylor graces the cover of Vanity Fair's September issue

The late 26-year-old was captured in a portrait by the same artist who painted Michelle Obama for the National Portrait Gallery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gq88Vy

RNC meets in Charlotte to officially nominate Trump

The roll call of states to name Trump as the nominee will take place in Charlotte on Monday morning, with the prime-time speeches moving to Washington later this evening. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32iVRNL

In Mexico, remote learning due to coronavirus leads to exodus from private schools

“We’re facing a tremendous crisis,” said Alfredo Villar, head of the National Association of Private Schools. “Many schools...will very likely have to close.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hq2HYh

Everytown booking $6 million in Florida ads to target President Trump

Everytown for Gun Safety booking $6 million in Florida ads to target President Trump from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YrURGc

Peter King: Behind the scenes in Kansas City as Chiefs look to repeat in a pandemic

Can Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Chiefs go back-to-back in a pandemic? Peter King went to Kansas City to find out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aSzL8X

Economists see chance of double-dip recession, survey shows

Eighty percent of economists surveyed by National Association of Business Economists said they see a 1-in-4 chance of a double-dip recession. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yvz0O2

None of the most common blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, some lowered the risk

Among the 41 most common blood pressure medications, none of them raised the risk of depression, according to an analysis from Denmark. The study also found that some high blood pressure medications lowered the risk of depression. These findings may help guide medical professionals in selecting the right hypertension medication, particularly for people with a personal or family history of depression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQvjY6

Deep chest compressions can prevent brain damage during cardiac arrest

Deep chest compressions can crack ribs, but they reduce brain damage during cardiac arrest, reports a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34FOl2z

Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients

Yoga postures and breathing could help patients with atrial fibrillation manage their symptoms, according to new research. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. One in four middle-aged adults in Europe and the US will develop the condition, which causes 20-30% of all strokes and increases the risk of death by 1.5-fold in men and 2-fold in women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQm8qw

Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients

Yoga postures and breathing could help patients with atrial fibrillation manage their symptoms, according to new research. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. One in four middle-aged adults in Europe and the US will develop the condition, which causes 20-30% of all strokes and increases the risk of death by 1.5-fold in men and 2-fold in women. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQm8qw

Trump's plan for a key 2020 step remains unclear — and that's a big red flag

Transitions are critical, even when an incumbent president is re-elected. Unfortunately, Trump's administration has provided little public information about this key democratic process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31o48Rl

Israeli dig unearths large trove of early Islamic gold coins

Israeli archaeologists announced Monday the discovery of a trove of early Islamic gold coins found during recent salvage excavations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EyOytm

Jeff Flake, other former GOP Congress members endorse Biden ahead of RNC

Flake has spoken out against Trump since he served in the Senate, where he said his fellow Republicans should push back against the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aTaAmy

Video shows police shooting Black man in back multiple times

The man, identified by his family as Jacob Blake, 29, was in a stable condition after being operated on. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31qhT25

Video shows armed Belarus president amid growing protests

The embattled president has also thanked riot police, calling them “beauties.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32hIIEU

Trump's off base about what happens if there's no clear election winner. Here's the deal.

The president says Pelosi could become president by the end of the year. That's not quite right. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Eztr9Z

Georgia teachers' COVID-19 back-to-school video goes viral

“You better pass my class no floppin'/ Gone log in, every day, every morning,” the teachers rapped in a rendition of viral TikTok hit “Whats Poppin.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gqTfCB

Longtime Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway to leave White House

She and her husband, George Conway, a critic of the president, planned to focus more on their children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yv5LuN

Biden claps back at Trump's criticism over his mental fitness: 'Watch me'

In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, Biden, alongside his running mate, Kamala Harris, also hit back against criticism about his campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FHmeFt

Trump's convention challenge: Overcoming the trust gap

Analysis: To win re-election, the president will try to sell the story that he's been a shining success and Joe Biden has failed — if his credibility problem doesn't get in the way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ldvW2T

Northern California braces for more dry lightning as giant wildfires burn

“We could see a repeat of what we saw last week — nearly 12,000 lightning strikes,” a fire official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l8ubUu

Mark Meadows dodges questions about Trump's QAnon embrace: 'We don't even know what it is'

"I had to Google it to figure out what it is," Meadows told ABC's "This Week." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ehsm6Y

The pandemic's isolation let me see what had been wrong with my normal life

I was able to use this time of social distancing productively, and face someone I'd ignored for years — me. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j5jhNj

NFL investigating 'several' new positive coronavirus cases from New Jersey lab

The Chicago Bears said Sunday that nine of its players and staff members were confirmed to be false positives after additional testing was done. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aPKdOd

Trump allies push back on recording of president's sister bashing him as a liar with 'no principles'

"Just another day and another attack that we continue to see," said White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lb5TJz

White House transforms from people's house to campaign venue

Behind the scenes: It's unprecedented in modern politics for the White House to be used as the site of an explicitly political event. Here's what the transformation has looked like. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7HdzE

Army could be drafted in to 'protect monuments' as thousands protest in Belarus

"You will be dealing not with the police, but with the army," Viktor Krenin said in a video and statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lbhW9F

Sen. Warner says Americans need more details to stop Russian 'disinformation' effort

The top Senate Intelligence Committee Democrat is calling for release of more information on Russian efforts in order to increase awareness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hioGAe

Graffiti in Nazi massacre memorial village condemned by French politicians

"Shame on those who did this," Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hnyUzo

The myth of the 'Trump economy'

The average quarterly economic growth under Trump, 2.5 percent, was almost exactly what it was under Obama in the second term, 2.4 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aNNFJg

'They keep me alive': Prescription drugs delayed by Postal Service put thousands at risk

“Without it, people are going to die,” said a retired nurse in Michigan whose pain medication arrived late. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ldB9r8

An exclusive park in the heart of Silicon Valley faces a racial justice reckoning

A battle over access to the park in the ritzy town of Palo Alto, just miles from the headquarters of Apple and Google, has boiled over in recent weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lcoJ2Q

At one university, students' steps are tracked to stop the coronavirus

The school president says students shouldn't be worried about privacy issues and the "Orwellian effect" because the data is collected for internal use only. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34l1Kga

At one university, students' steps are tracked to stop the coronavirus

The school president says students shouldn't be worried about privacy issues and the "Orwellian effect" because the data is collected for internal use only. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34l1Kga

An exclusive park in the heart of Silicon Valley faces a racial justice reckoning

A battle over access to the park in the ritzy town of Palo Alto, just miles from the headquarters of Apple and Google, has boiled over in recent weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lcoJ2Q

'They keep me alive': Prescription drugs delayed by Postal Service put thousands at risk

“Without it, people are going to die,” said a retired nurse in Michigan whose pain medication arrived late. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ldB9r8

Out of sight, out of mind? How American nursing homes became COVID-19 death traps

As a teenager, I worked in a nursing home. As an adult, I watched my mother die from dementia in one. Here's why our current crisis was decades in the making. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31lt9N7

George Floyd's death sparked protests across America – Nigeria took notice

“Most of the policing system we have across the continent is the system that was put in place during colonialism,” said rights advocate Segun Awosanya. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31ij4R0

Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash

Villagers advised to stay three miles from the crater’s mouth and be aware of lava. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lcvi5J

TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order

TikTok said it had tried to engage with the U.S administration for nearly a year, but faced "a lack of due process." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32fTnjj

Twin storms off U.S. developing into hurricanes

"It looks like the upper Gulf is going to get a one-two punch," a National Hurricane Center spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gfKwmI

Portland protest turns violent, federal police clear plaza

Images showed what appeared to be hundreds of people involved, many of them wearing helmets and carrying makeshift shields. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CVW4hq

Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Meuser tests positive for COVID-19

The Republican congressman said he is following guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working from home in quarantine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32gmV0e

Black man's fatal shooting by police in Louisiana sparks state investigation

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said on Twitter of the man killed, "He reportedly had a knife and was walking away from police, but didn’t deserve to die." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EiPfqD

Thieves are stealing checks from USPS boxes. 'Mailbox fishing' — or an inside job?

The Postal Service has spent millions on new tamper-proof collection boxes — but crooks are still making off with people’s mail, including an NBC News reporter's. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hkmSH1

'Give me the real stuff': What's taking COVID-19 clinical trials so long?

"We were told to get this answer as fast as we possibly can," one researcher said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31jDiKf

Hospital staff members say they can't get coronavirus tests, are forced to reuse PPE

"It was chaos and it continues to be very chaotic," a union leader said, calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue new COVID-19 safety rules for hospitals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aNoVRB

Fleeing violence, trapped in Mexico: Gay man seeks asylum but remains in limbo

Daniel Fernandez fled political repression and HIV drug shortages in Venezuela. Now he’s stranded in Mexico, where AIDS, COVID-19 and violence threaten him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E6HrZh

Ceasefire between U.N. backed government and rival parliament announced in Libya

Development could mark a breakthrough following international pressure amid rising fear of a new escalation in the chaotic proxy war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j4wru9

Brazil is not letting Doctors Without Borders help Indigenous tribes against COVID-19

Indigenous rights organizations have complained that the Brazilian government has allowed Christian missionaries to work with isolated tribes despite the risk of contagion by outsiders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QfqP3S

This lender wants to 'put poverty out of business'

Why some say CDFIs are the “best kept secret of the financial services world.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLBobE

The left is threatening the Second Amendment — right when America needs it most

The case for protecting gun rights couldn’t be stronger right now to reasonable Americans, yet Democrats want to weaken them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CU0zJm

Kremlin critic Navalny on flight from Russia to Germany in coma

Alexei Navalny is a long-time opponent of President Vladimir Putin and a campaigner against corruption, whose allies believe his tea was poisoned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3grSmKd

Mother fights for justice 12 years after daughter's murder at Arkansas fitness center

Danick Adams, 18, was shot and killed outside Ultimate Fitness, a fitness center in Jacksonville, Arkansas, on August 15, 2008. The masked gunman approached Danick and her friend as they were walking to her car and demanded their purses, cell phones and money before shooting Danick multiple times and fleeing in Danick’s car. He has never been caught. The Jacksonville Police Department in Arkansas is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j2vken

Oregon UPS driver arrested in string of interstate shootings; 1 was hurt

Kenneth Ayers is believed to have been involved in 7 shootings along I-5 since May. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qeu3EJ

David Pecker out as CEO of National Enquirer parent company

His reign saw the company entangled in a campaign-finance scandal that sent President Donald Trump's personal lawyer to jail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7WOiD

Biden says he'd shut country down if scientists said it was necessary

“I will be prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives because we cannot get the country moving until we control the virus,” Biden told ABC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aKfsuh

3-day music fest underway in Oklahoma amid coronavirus pandemic

The annual Weedstock Festival is expected to attract thousands of people to Stillwater. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l4yvnH

Taylor Swift donates thousands to UK student's university fund

"Good luck with everything you do! Love, Taylor," singer wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E5ZUFm

Everything to know about Foreo face brushes

Foreo’s silicone brushes run between $89 and $8,800 (not a typo). Here’s what to know before buying one from Sephora, Amazon and other retailers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Epqc50

Biden says he'd shut country down if scientists said it was necessary

“I will be prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives because we cannot get the country moving until we control the virus,” Biden told ABC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aKfsuh

Furloughed workers trapped in desperate limbo as aid runs out, waiting for jobs that may never return

“I've been told many times since June that I could get called back ‘any day now,’" said one furloughed worker. “My entire life is on hold and I have to remain available." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yqtjke

3-day music fest underway in Oklahoma amid coronavirus pandemic

The annual Weedstock Festival is expected to attract thousands of people to Stillwater. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l4yvnH

LGBTQ film festival Outfest kicks off virtual edition

More than 70% of the slate was directed by female, trans and POC filmmakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hkETF8

The virtual Democratic convention wasn't normal. But is that a bad thing?

The conventions had already evolved from a substantive intraparty decision making process to a way to sell predetermined nominees to a national audience. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aMEkBq

Steve Bannon, and the promises that led to a federal indictment.

When founders promised to commit 100 percent of raised funds to charity, they opened themselves up to scrutiny. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34qjner

Former U.S. Army Special Forces officer charged with spying for Russia

Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, of Virginia, faces a single count of conspiracy to gather or deliver defense information to aid a foreign government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YoWXqb

U.S. faces opposition to Iran sanctions 'snap back' demand

The U.S. has been told it can’t withdraw from a deal and then use the resolution that endorsed it to re-impose sanctions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l3FHAz

Biden tells union members ‘you guys built America’

Vice President Joe Biden speaks with union members from around the U.S. about their experiences. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34ohkaL

'This is our moment, this is our mission': Biden calls for unity in his DNC speech

Joe Biden closed his Democratic National Convention speech with calls fore unity and action across the country. "This is our moment, this is our mission" he said while asking voters, "are you ready?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j5in3l

Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls Trump a 'coward-in-chief' at the 2020 DNC

Sen. Tammy Duckworth praised Joe Biden's past service with military families and slammed President Trump as a "coward-in-chief" while speaking at the Democratic National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j3SO2C

Who is Guo Wengui, the Chinese billionaire who owns the boat Steve Bannon was arrested on?

Multiple people familiar with the matter told NBC News there is a separate federal inquiry involving a company linked to both men, GTV Media Group. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EqTjoM

3 key takeaways from the DNC 2020, Night 4

The convention finale, like the rest of the week's proceedings, was light on policy, heavy on feelings of unity, optimism and wresting the levers of power from President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ErUi7R

Highlights from Night 4 of 2020 DNC

Watch the top moments from Night 4 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which featured Joe Biden accepting the party’s nomination for president and speeches from Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Tammy Duckworth and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32blMHd

Trump says he wants to use 'sheriffs' as poll watchers on Election Day

Republicans are planning their largest poll watching effort in decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKsCfh

Feds appeal for death in Boston bomber case

A federal appeals court in July overturned the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34jnoRL

Watch Joe Biden's full speech at the 2020 DNC

Watch as Joe Biden delivers his full remarks to close the 2020 Democratic National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QaKj9A

Full text: Joe Biden's remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Biden accepted the nomination while vowing to "overcome this season of darkness." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKcnyQ

Lip-syncing comedian mocks Trump attacks on mail voting — as he rails against it on Fox News

Cooper has achieved viral stardom for impressions of the president paired with real audio, but she spoke as herself to advocate for voting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hklhAX

In emotional convention tribute to John Lewis, Democrats stress voting

In a video montage, several Democratic lawmakers offered their gratitude for Lewis' lifelong battle against voter suppression. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qetv1M

'Members of the same club': Teen who overcame stutter with Biden's help honors him at DNC

"It was really amazing to hear that someone like me became Vice President," Brayden Harrington, 13, said of Biden, who also overcame a stutter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iU6Bc6

Firefighters are stretched thin as flames rage across California

They battled more than 350 fires around the state without the aid of a full slate of minimum-security inmates because of the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j1xwmp

Blood clots and lung injuries found in patients who have died of COVID-19

A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32aIGyp

Blood clots and lung injuries found in patients who have died of COVID-19

A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32aIGyp

Julia Louis-Dreyfus jokes about Mike Pence’s ‘weird foreign name’

During her opening for the Democratic National Convention, Julia Louis-Dreyfus joked about Mike Pence's "weird foreign name," how long it would take to see President Trump's taxes and adding an additional night just for Michelle Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJECxD

Comedian Sarah Cooper mocks Trump's attacks on mail-in voting at 2020 DNC

Comedian Sarah Cooper parodied President Trump's remarks on mail-in voting and delivered a message in support of the process for the Democratic National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yl5cDG

'My chitthis': The significance of Sen. Kamala Harris' speaking Tamil on a national stage

"For Kamala to address her roots was a powerful move. I think she recognizes this is not a trivial voting bloc," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31dfuaP

Sturgis motorcycle rally tied to new coronavirus cases a state away in Nebraska

The annual 10-day rally, which took place in South Dakota, began August 7 and attracted more than 460,000 vehicles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jcKOwH

Biden set to accept Democratic nomination as final night of convention gets underway

The former vice president will address the virtual gathering from Wilmington, Delaware. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLGCEt

Stepfather charged with murder of Alissa Turney last seen alive in 2001

Michael Turney has been indicted by a grand jury in the murder of his stepdaughter Alissa Turney, who has been missing from Phoenix, Arizona since May 17, 2001. Turney was arrested on Thursday in Mesa, Arizona and charged with second degree murder. Police initially thought Alissa had run away to California. But her sister, Sarah Turney, was convinced her father had something to do with Alissa’s disappearance and turned to the app TikTok to help gain interest in the case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iZFwnR

He served the regime for 17 years. The brutal crackdown was a step too far.

“Seventeen years of service are over. My conscience is clear. Police are with the people,” Yegor Yemelyanov wrote on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31eHuuQ

U.S. proposals would threaten LGBTQ asylum claims

Proposed regulations could make it harder for LGBTQ people to seek asylum in the U.S. Exclusive FOIA data show nearly 4,400 people did so from 2007 to 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CN3O5g

Girl who died in Beirut blast becomes symbol of a tragedy

"I don't know why or how, but she has become a symbol of this tragedy," said Tracy Najjar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j1Px49

Reds broadcaster apologizes after using anti-gay slur on hot mic

"If I have hurt anyone out there, I can't tell you how much I say from the bottom of my heart I am so very, very sorry," Thom Brennaman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YkedwJ

Russian opposition politician Navalny poisoned, hospitalized, spokesman says

He is said to be on a ventilator in intensive care after falling ill while on a flight, which made an emergency landing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34ikvRw

Phoenix police release bodycam video of man who died after being restrained on asphalt

Ramon Lopez, 28, died after a 911 caller who said he was "acting funny" in a strip mall parking lot led to a confrontation with police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hePmls

Pharmacists can give childhood vaccines, U.S. officials say

The move is designed to help prevent vaccination rates from falling during the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31bjGaX

Highlights from third night of 2020 DNC

Watch the top moments from the third night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, featuring Kamala Harris’ historic acceptance of the vice presidential nomination and a blistering speech from former President Barack Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/323HGfs

Full text: Harris' remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Harris made history as the first Black woman and Asian American on a major party’s presidential ticket. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CNRFNu

Watch Sen. Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2020 DNC

Watch as Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention to accept the nomination as vice president. She reflected on how influential her mother was and what Joe Biden and her can accomplish together. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E8GwaC

4 key takeaways from the DNC 2020, Night 3

Kamala Harris told her personal story to the nation, Hillary Clinton warned don't blow it — again, the bear is loose and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31e1r4K

Uber, Lyft say they will halt rides in California unless appeals court steps in

The dispute centers on whether their drivers should be classified as employees or contractors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hhnjlw

Read the full speech: Obama's remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention

In an emotional address, Obama offered a harsh assessment of successor's character and policies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/325IYqp

Watch Barack Obama’s full speech at the 2020 DNC

Former President Barack Obama gave his DNC speech from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Obama stressed Joe Biden’s qualifications and called out President Trump for “treating the presidency” like “one more reality show.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QcAyaU

Reds broadcaster apologizes after using anti-gay slur on hot mic

"If I have hurt anyone out there, I can't tell you how much I say from the bottom of my heart I am so very, very sorry," Thom Brenneman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iUE5Hp

Harris makes surprise appearance to open DNC, talks up voting rights

"Each of us needs a plan" for casting their ballot, the Democratic nominee for vice president said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QbhUAi

Giffords: ‘We can let the shooting continue or we can act’

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords shares her story of recovery and encourages votes for Vice President Joe Biden at the 2020 DNC. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aEjDrv

L.A. cuts utilities to 'party house' in Hollywood Hills

Mayor Eric Garcetti had warned that he would take such action following the fatal shooting of a woman at a gathering at a mansion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YhzZkM

NCAA considers moving fall championships to spring

The NCAA Division I Council recommended the move after more than half its schools canceled or delayed their seasons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31cumGn

High blood pressure during pregnancy may mean worse hot flashes during menopause

Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gaZV7B

Watch live: Democratic National Convention

Watch live coverage of the Democratic National Convention as former Vice President Joe Biden is officially nominated as the party's candidate for president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h8UgjQ

Lightning-sparked fires rage across Northern California as thousands ordered to evacuate

Smoke from fires led to alerts in some Bay Area communities for residents to stay inside. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7liw7

High blood pressure during pregnancy may mean worse hot flashes during menopause

Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gaZV7B

Food, song, emotional moments, biting attacks: 10 highlights from night 2 of the DNC

AOC, past presidents, some Republicans, an entertaining whip around 57 states and territories to nominate Biden. An elevator operator and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gaM8yb

Watch Jill Biden’s full speech at the 2020 DNC

Jill Biden gave her 2020 DNC speech from Brandywine High School in Del., a school that she once taught at. Jill touched on Joe Biden’s experience with personal loss and how it connects him to voters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3235HmV

Virtual roll call at Democratic Convention delights with digital tour of U.S.

Democrats took their roll call on the road this year, turning a mostly sleepy procedural moment into a heartwarming, virtual tour. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7XnNg

Full text: Ocasio-Cortez's speech to the 2020 Democratic National Convention

The freshman lawmaker took part in the symbolic nomination of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who came in second to Joe Biden in the delegate count. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316j86i

Britney Spears asks court to curb father's power over her

Court documents also reveal that Spears has no plans to perform again anytime soon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7Vpwm

Watch Bill Clinton’s full speech at the 2020 DNC

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the 2020 DNC and criticized President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Clinton said, “At a time like this, the Oval Office should be a command center. Instead, it’s a storm center.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l0uOiG

AOC backs Sanders for president — ignores Biden in brief remarks

The freshman lawmaker did not mention Joe Biden, the party's presumptive nominee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316vpHV

Teens with nearly $2 million in narcotics arrested at border, feds say

The 18-year-olds, who were not immediately identified, were caught after others allegedly loaded up the vehicle and then slipped away, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hamQBf

What #DefundThePolice doesn't get about the reality of people's lives

Crime is a reality in New York City. The communities I represent want policies that ensure effective policing and productive relationships, not hashtags. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aD1x97

NYPD creates Asian hate crimes task force

The task force was created following a string of hate crimes and an outcry from the Asian American community about the police response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34jvWrM

California declares state of emergency as it fights fires, extreme weather

At least 27 fires are raging across the state, including some caused by lightning from a rare summer thunderstorm Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aDTiKc

'Should've ducked': N.J. detention officer suspended over Facebook comment about dead child

Cumberland County officials condemned the Facebook post as "shockingly insensitive and racist in tone" and said it has since been taken down. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h92fgZ

Trump responds to DNC speeches, calls Michelle Obama 'divisive'

The former first lady delivered a scathing indictment of Trump at the DNC Monday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kUt62p

Fans show love for 'Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj' after Netflix cancels show

"It was a truly innovative comedy show ... cool to see a brown person doing it too," one Twitter use wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ggwz8c

COVID-19 pandemic likely to cause sales tax loss for Ohio municipalities

Small municipalities in Ohio that rely on retail sales taxes from apparel, vehicle sales, restaurants and tourism could see as much as a 50 percent decline in tax revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q7a4rE

Aging heart cells offer clues to susceptibility of older people to severe COVID-19

Genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2 to invade heart cells become more active with age, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3heCwDK

How protein protects against fatty liver

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the harmful liver fat to melt away -- more effectively than a low-protein diet. A new study shows which molecular and physiological processes are potentially involved. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ed4jpu

More fructose in diet during pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, animal study finds

An increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composition and alter the metabolism of their offspring, according to research in guinea pigs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kT35AN

Smart AI makes all kinds of shapes on its own

POSTECH research team develops an artificial neural network system that recommends plastic molding process conditions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DXhfAh

Social connection boosts fitness app appeal

Apps alone don't motivate most people to exercise but interacting with an online exercise community as well provides the impetus for exercisers to do more -- and enjoy what they are doing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hlFB4M

Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms

Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iS0epJ

Smart AI makes all kinds of shapes on its own

POSTECH research team develops an artificial neural network system that recommends plastic molding process conditions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DXhfAh

Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms

Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iS0epJ

Highlights from first night of 2020 DNC

Watch the top moments from the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which was all virtual for the first time. The key speakers included New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and former first lady Michelle Obama, who all took a stand against President Trump and supported former Vice President Joe Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/315IYY9

'Never seen anything like it': Postal workers raise alarm on mail delays

"Everybody is fundamentally watching the beginning of the dismantling of the Postal Service," one 22-year USPS veteran said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kVJuzB

New law requires ethnic studies to graduate from California State University

The bill signed into law requires graduates to complete ethnic studies. A CSU-approved plan allowed other social justice courses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316RFBo

Watch Michelle Obama's full speech at the 2020 DNC

Former First Lady Michelle Obama asks voters to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” and says Trump “is the wrong president for our country” during her speech at the DNC. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316MQrC

Dem convention's racial justice talks omits demands of BLM protesters

Democrats focused on racial justice, policing and Black Lives Matter on the opening night of its national convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/315Cush

Full speech: Bernie Sanders' remarks to the virtual Democratic National Convention

The Vermont senator gave a full-throated endorsement of his former primary rival mixed with sharp criticism of Trump's four years in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/320fU3A

Full text: Michelle Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention

The former first lady delivered searing remarks to cap the first night of the virtual convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kSSUMo

'Disappointing' and 'disturbing': Republicans sound off on Trump at DNC

"Many of us have been deeply concerned about the current path we’ve been following," former Ohio Gov. John Kasich told the Democratic National Convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YcXhYZ

Liberal Ocasio-Cortez, Republican Kasich spar online over future of the Democratic Party

Both political figures are slated to give speeches at the Democratic political convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/348wVuY

Watch Sen. Bernie Sanders' full speech at the 2020 DNC

Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, saying that even though he did not receive the nomination "our movement continues." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kOhYUV

Trump rule on transgender health blocked at the 11th hour

The policy rolling back health care protections for transgender people was set to take effect Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iR9nPn

Former USPS board member to brief House Democrats this week

David Williams, who resigned in April as vice chair of the USPS Board of Governors, is scheduled to give a private briefing to a group of House Democrats on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/347Q2VV

Targeted therapy combination effective for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF mutations

In a Phase II trial a combination targeted therapy achieved a 51% overall response rate in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF V600E mutations. This is the first prospective study for this group of patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/317NlC5

Postmenopausal women at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, review suggests

A new review suggests that following menopause, women are at higher risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/314Jfu9

Targeted therapy combination effective for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF mutations

In a Phase II trial a combination targeted therapy achieved a 51% overall response rate in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF V600E mutations. This is the first prospective study for this group of patients. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/317NlC5

Antibiotics associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its subtypes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CzJTqc

Trump returns to campaign trail to counter Democratic convention

Trump made stops in Minnesota and Wisconsin Monday, two important battleground states, hours before Democrats kicked off their nominating convention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g6InJR

Measuring social networks of young adults with autism

While social isolation is a core challenge associated with autism, researchers have laid the groundwork to show how interpersonal relationships, and the resources they provide, could impact autistic youth's adult outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31VMaVq

Postmenopausal women at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, review suggests

A new review suggests that following menopause, women are at higher risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/314Jfu9

Antibiotics associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its subtypes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CzJTqc

Autism-cholesterol link

A new study identifies a subtype of autism arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3g7VvP5

Autism-cholesterol link

A new study identifies a subtype of autism arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3g7VvP5

Millions facing power outages as heatwave overwhelms California energy grid

The California Independent System Operator warned that it instructed companies to turn off power Monday in rolling blackouts because of high demand. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iSTcBk

Immune response to Sars-Cov-2 following organ transplantation

Even patients with suppressed immune systems can achieve a strong immune response to Sars-Cov-2. A test helps to adapt therapy following an infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QdiIoB

Trump administration approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge

Oil and gas leasing would take place in the refuge’s coastal plain, a 1.56-million acre swath of land on Alaska’s north shore. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/348MGSA

'You can't fix stupid' — Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro rips Kodak executives

"What happened at Kodak was probably the dumbest decisions made by executives in corporate history,” Navarro said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EaqpZI

FBI arrests Puerto Rico legislator, 3 others, according to party official

Charbonier is one of Puerto Rico's most conservative and religious legislators. She has served as representative since her election in 2012 but just lost in Sunday's primaries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Fumg3r

Senate Dems call on Postal Service Board to reverse changes amid concerns about mail-in voting

Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, other Democratic senators call on Postal Service Board of Directors to reverse changes amid mail-in voting concerns from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXEtIz

Death Valley hits record-breaking 130 degrees

Sunday's temperature in Death Valley, California was the third hottest ever recorded in the history of the planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kVdQ5g

Rural families without internet face tough choice on school

Parents and officials are concerned about the virus, but limited internet access here also means kids could fall if the pandemic keeps them home again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/348rwUE

Google says Australian antitrust law would hit small content creators

Alphabet's Google on Monday said a proposed antitrust law in Australia forcing tech firms to pay for news that appears on their social media websites would adve from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iJ6sbi

Man remains barricaded in Texas home with family hours after three responding officers shot

Police were called to the home at about 3:10 p.m. local time Sunday and were met with gunfire. Three officers were shot and taken to a local hospital in stable condition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31UDy1g

Young Democrats of Maryland leader found dead in Washington

Joseph Kitchen, 34, had been missing since Aug. 8. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gccJeh

‘What is the best way to lose lockdown belly fat?’

Sports physician Dr Kannan Pugazhendi answers our readers’ questions on fitness from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2EeZU5e

A state-by-state guide to voting by mail and early in-person voting

When is the deadline to register to vote? Can I vote by mail without an excuse? Everything you need to know about casting a ballot in the 2020 election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FxetC5

'The Talk' about race isn't limited to Black families

Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson on their latest anthology, "The Talk," which documents real families' discussions about race and identity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31SuYQs

Coronavirus sidelines lobbyists at the influence industry's Super Bowl

The quadrennial party conventions are usually irreplaceable face-time opportunities for lobbyists. Not this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3130mNh

Educators feel trapped between bad options as the school year begins

Teachers and school staff members describe fears about the spread of the coronavirus and doubts that they will have the tools needed for protection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q21SsB

Belarus president rejects calls for new election as opposition grows

"The whole world is watching us with admiration and hope," opposition politician Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya said in a video on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6btTq

Death toll from attack on Mogadishu hotel rises to 16

Al Shabaab wants to topple the central government and establish its own rule based on its own strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/322rj2P

America's COVID-19 summer was terrible. Here's why winter 2020 could be worse.

Will the U.S., which has so far failed repeatedly to get ahead of COVID-19's spread, start paying attention in time? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h2nj8Q

Peter King: Two days with Tom Brady as a new era begins at Bucs camp

Peter King spends two days with Tom Brady at Bucs training camp, where the 43-year-old is serving as both a teacher and student with his new team. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g835cd

Is digital fasting the new wellness trend?

Limiting social media activity to one platform, be it Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, could be your first step to taking back control from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2POdRd4

New Zealand's Ardern postpones election as coronavirus flares up

A new outbreak has kept the city of Auckland under lockdown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h88aCQ

Rare summer thunderstorm sparks new wildfires across California

"This is probably the most widespread and violent summer thunderstorm event in memory," a climate scientist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6UuR4

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez loses primary of pro-statehood party

The results come one week after delayed and missing ballots led to a chaotic primary that forced a second round of voting on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l15rh0

'We're ready': Harris says she expects campaign "dirty tactics" and "lies" from Trump, GOP

Biden's running mate, in a new interview, also warned of Republican voter suppression efforts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h3ncJU

Voters pick Trump for their leading issue

The NBC News/WSJ survey suggests that as of right now, the economy is the main issue on people’s minds, and on that issue, Trump leads Biden by 10 points. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/310pnbz

Telephone service begins between UAE and Israel as relations normalize

Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday they were establishing full diplomatic relations in the U.S.-brokered accord. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/346hvXZ

I didn't get COVID-19. But it still damaged my health.

An important aspect of the pandemic is being largely overlooked: What happens when it deters you from getting unrelated care that you need? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/343UTYg

Trump eyes Putin meeting before November election, say sources

U.S. officials have explored potential times and places for a Trump-Putin summit, including next month in New York, said people familiar with discussions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/347SjjY

U.S., South Korea to begin military drills amid coronavirus spike

A coronavirus outbreak has apparently forced the allies to scale back a low-key training program mainly involving computer-simulated war scenarios. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iJFksU

As the pandemic endures, mayors call for guaranteed income

Oakland, California Mayor Libby Schaaf said a guaranteed income is “probably the most powerful antidote for racial disparities” that she could enact. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/311eIxC

Here are the Trump battleground states that Harris can help Biden retake

Analysis: A decline in Black turnout and Democratic support in the Midwest probably cost Hillary Clinton the 2016 election. This time could be different. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Vzz4H

'A big problem': How a killer eluded capture by dodging DNA collection

"If I had to put the blame on something, I would put blame on the system,” a murder victim's mother said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Y0xsW

How COVID-19 stress may affect growing babies

A small survey found that stress among pregnant women has tripled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E6U328

How the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests could give rise to terrorism

Our modern plague could spur apocalyptic and nihilistic thinking. Deprived of normal routines and relationships, people are disoriented, disillusioned and isolated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31VHyi6

Germans are 'waking up' to anti-Black racism after George Floyd protest

“Policing starts with stops and ID’ing but can also end in death,” said activist Tahir Della. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g3dw0X

The man who inspired HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' would hate it. That's a good thing.

A more equitable media landscape will have room not just for groundbreaking works but also for decent to middling Black speculative fiction like "Lovecraft Country." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kPkHxj

Best rum to drink on National Rum Day

Celebrate National Rum Day with expert-recommended bottles of rum, as well as rituals and cocktail inspiration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31U112J

How Erdogan's conservative pivot could cost more Turkish women their lives

Victims of domestic violence are right to be worried about the future of women’s rights in Turkey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3h2Bo5U

Rare 'firenado' spotted in California as heat wave scorches state

"The big concern is that it's extremely erratic fire behavior," said a meteorologist withe the National Weather Service. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fXHxPL

Second day of power outages for California

Two large utilities said they received last-minute requests to cut power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FuGhqH

Robert Trump, younger brother of President Donald Trump, dies in New York hospital

President Donald Trump visited his brother on Friday and said later, "He's having a rough time." The White House has not released details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DNCq7O

Robert Trump, younger brother of President Donald Trump, dies in New York hospital

President Donald Trump visited his brother on Friday and said later, "He's having a rough time." The White House has not released details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DNCq7O

Sima Taparia of 'Indian Matchmaking' discusses show's criticism and praise

The show's matchmaker addresses some of the praise and criticism it has garnered, her own arranged marriage and how business is booming, despite the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DNoz1i

9/11 lights will shine in New York City despite pandemic

Concerns were raised about the safety of workers who help produce the display. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/342qzgL

California firefighters flee from angry bull

The animal "was in the bushes and came out to challenge the firefighters," said a spokesman for the Ventura County Fire Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31UmwAu

9/11 lights will shine in New York City despite pandemic

Concerns were raised about the safety of workers who help produce the display. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/342qzgL

Kamala Harris' real significance may be seen four years from now

Analysis: Biden's pick could be positioned like no running mate before her for shot at the presidency. But first there's November. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/311oCPP

Trump gets endorsement of NYC police union, warns 'no one will be safe in Biden's America'

The president's campaign is looking to raise doubts about the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket’s ability to keep the peace in the nation’s biggest metropolises. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iE61is

COVID-19 has changed how Ayurveda centres administer treatments

Ayurveda centres are taking extra precautions even as they take in patients for mandatory wellness treatments during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2PUjV3P

How the pharma lobby is co-opting state efforts to cap the price of insulin

The drug industry has fought some state efforts to make insulin more affordable to people who are on Medicare or lack health insurance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31XrEDV

The real horror on supernatural drama 'Lovecraft Country' is racism

New HBO series from Misha Green, J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele brings monsters of the literal and figurative kind to the Jim Crow era. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kJszjQ

An all-out war over mail voting has erupted in courts across the country. Here's what's at stake.

Legal battles will have an outsize impact on whose vote gets counted this year, and voting rights advocates fear new rules will perpetuate old problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DUpMDU

Summer heat was always a health risk for UPS workers. Then came COVID.

During the summer of coronavirus UPS drivers are working 12 hour shifts delivering a record number of packages in record heat, all while wearing masks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31NhtS4

QAnon supporters in Congress threaten the GOP's future — and America's safety

Will the GOP ignore the dangerous conspiracy theorists that even now are being retweeted approvingly Trump? Or will it take this threat to democracy seriously? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31ReA2M

Coronavirus shopping: Popular face masks that meet CDC guidelines

The CDC just updated its face mask guidance, so we compiled the most sought after face masks we’ve covered this summer to help simplify your shopping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/328DTOb

Turkey may suspend ties with UAE over Israel deal, Erdogan says

"The move against Palestine is not a step that can be stomached," Erdogan said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iJg31S

Coronavirus thrust colleges into a global experiment — and it may pay off

The pandemic has forced colleges to undergo a massive experiment in online learning. With a financial crisis looming due to rising costs, reduced funding and declining enrollments, lessons from the COVID-era could show us how to bring down higher ed costs permanently. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31XBwO5

19 years pass with no answers since murder of Alabama 11-year-old girl

Shannon Paulk, 11, went missing from her Prattville, Alabama neighborhood in the Candlestick Mobile Home Park on August 16, 2001. Two months later, Shannon’s remains were found by hunters in the northern part of Autauga County. Investigators believe she was kidnapped. Her killer has never been caught. Shannon would be 30 years old today. The Prattville Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fTNKfj

POWs urge world to 'never forget' as VJ Day's 75th anniversary arrives with little fanfare

More than 30 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the Pacific theater during the course of the war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3105d1H

A lesbian baker in Detroit got an anti-gay cake order. She baked it anyway

"We make cakes. I can’t discriminate and say I won’t make the cake, but I can choose not to write a homophobic comment." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31W53rl

Ponzi king Madoff's brother released from home confinement

Peter Madoff, who had pleaded guilty to falsifying documents and lying to regulators, was released after serving about nine years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PSXkVj

Tens of thousands in Iowa still without power days after devastating wind storm

Gov. Kim Reynolds pushed back against criticism that she has been slow to respond and promised more help soon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y23E1i

Belarus' dictator is getting desperate. Trump can back democracy — or doom millions.

When the people of Belarus need us most, we — Democrats and Republicans at home together, democracies around the world united — should not give up on them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Cr3Mj8

'He's having a rough time': Trump visits brother, Robert, at New York hospital

The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump, who is 72, had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g6pze1

'He's having a rough time': Trump visits brother, Robert, at New York hospital

The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump, who is 72, had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g6pze1

Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality

A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ashRcO

Michigan facility 'lost all control' of children before staff fatally restrained teen, police say

A Michigan youth facility had an extensive pattern of violations, raising questions about why the state didn't act before a 16-year-old died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CA5leW

Exclusive: Video shows suspected terrorist extradited from Jamaica to U.S.

“Faisal has spent two decades inspiring the terrorists behind plots and attacks in London, New York, and onboard airplanes in flight," the NYPD Commissioner said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3415Fi7

Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality

A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ashRcO

Why going 'zero-COVID' could put an end to Europe's worst outbreak

Some scientists are warming to the idea that the U.K. might be able to follow in the footsteps of another island nation, New Zealand. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PQshtp

What history tells us about a COVID-19 vaccine — and who it could fail

If we do not design science and health care that benefits everyone, the enduring legacy of the pandemic will continue to be its terrible racial inequities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y08FY8

Erdogan warns of 'high price' following attack on Turkish ship

Tensions in the eastern Mediterranean have risen sharply this week after Turkey sent a survey vessel to the region, a move Greece decried as illegal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DU94V3

Jared Kushner confirms Kanye West meeting: A 'great discussion'

Jared Kushner confirms Kanye West meeting: A 'great discussion' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33YVpqG

Trump requests absentee ballot to vote by mail

The request allows Trump and the first lady to vote remotely as Palm Beach County, Florida, residents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XY54tJ

Bald eagle takes down government drone

The device was mapping shoreline erosion when it was attacked in the air. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iKd6hP

Postal Service warns Pennsylvania that mail-in ballots may arrive too late

A group of Pennsylvania voters are asking state officials to extend the counting deadline beyond Election Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31RmSaN

California court rules Amazon is liable for injuries from defective products

Amazon can be held liable like other traditional retailers for injuries from defective products sold via its sprawling e-commerce marketplace, a California stat from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/344uARA

Amazon Big Summer Sale: What to know and shop

Amazon Prime Day? No, but this summer sale’s got plenty of savings on home goods, kitchen appliances and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30VjRr2

'Fornite' conquered the video game world. Now, it's taking on Google and Apple

Apple, already the focus of antitrust scrutiny over its market power, is in a standoff with the maker of the one of the world's most popular video games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fX0vpz

Into Coronavirus and the Classroom: The Biggest Online Learning Experiment Ever

The pandemic forced a massive online learning experiment. Could it revolutionize the future of education? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y0BcNg

The rarest of events just happened in the Middle East: something win-win-win

History has shown that Arab countries that have relations with Israel — namely, Egypt and Jordan — are more effective in advancing Palestinian interests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31R5hju

Executive responsible for making sure Wells Fargo follows regulations is departing

NBC News reported that Wells Fargo had placed customers into a program, without their permission, that suspended payments on federally backed mortgages. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DH06ut

Trump echoes fringe birther attack on Harris

Harris, Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, was born in Oakland, California, and is eligible to be president under the constitutional requirements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YfY7o3

California passes 600,000 coronavirus cases

Los Angeles County health officials on Thursday reported 1,999 cases and 64 deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kH6TF5

Ghislaine Maxwell won't be moved to general jail population, prosecutors say

Lawyers for the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein claimed she was being held in “uniquely onerous” conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FhZtHX

Michael Cohen book claims Trump colluded with Russia and will 'never leave office peacefully'

In his upcoming memoir, Cohen calls Trump "a cheat, a liar, a fraud, a bully, a racist, a predator, a con man." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iIfkOH

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA writes new ice cream truck jingle to replace one with racist past

The new jingle can be heard in a video posted to RZA and Good Humor's social media accounts and will be made available to trucks across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZbo3W

'The Office's' Leslie David Baker says he received racist abuse after announcing spinoff

Baker launched a campaign in July to raise funds for a pilot episode of "Uncle Stan" — an "Office" spinoff in which he'd reprise his iconic role. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iHovPs

The behavior of therapeutic antibodies in immunotherapy

Since the late 1990s, immunotherapy has been the frontline treatment against lymphomas where synthetic antibodies are used to stop the proliferation of cancerous white blood cells. However, in the more than 20 years since their use began, the molecular mechanisms that underlie this therapy are still little understood. For the first time, scientists have observed the interaction between therapeutic antibodies and their target protein. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gVlytZ

MS drug may be used to inhibit HIV infection and reduce latent reservoir

A multiple sclerosis drug may be used to block HIV infection and reduce the latent reservoir, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aokpZB

The behavior of therapeutic antibodies in immunotherapy

Since the late 1990s, immunotherapy has been the frontline treatment against lymphomas where synthetic antibodies are used to stop the proliferation of cancerous white blood cells. However, in the more than 20 years since their use began, the molecular mechanisms that underlie this therapy are still little understood. For the first time, scientists have observed the interaction between therapeutic antibodies and their target protein. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gVlytZ

MS drug may be used to inhibit HIV infection and reduce latent reservoir

A multiple sclerosis drug may be used to block HIV infection and reduce the latent reservoir, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aokpZB

New microrobot with in situ, in vivo bioprinting offers promise for gastric wounds

Researchers have taken the first step towards a new way of treating gastric wounds by using a microrobot combined with the new concept of 'in situ in vivo bioprinting' to carry out tissue repair inside the body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XUfsmf

'Drag Race,' 'Queer Eye' casting directors on finding honest and open personalities

What often catches the eye and helps one rise to the top is being an “open book,” according to Goloka Bolte, whose firm casts "RuPaul's Drag Race." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33RSLCL

Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' back on the charts thanks to YouTubers

"In the Air Tonight" has landed in second place on iTunes on Tuesday, right behind Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XXj7j1

TV-watching snackers beware: You won't notice you're full if your attention is elsewhere

Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aj5VKi

Stress and anger may exacerbate heart failure

Mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure, according to a new report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DGsiO6

Evidence in mice that electroacupuncture reduces inflammation via specific neural pathways

Stimulating the nervous system using small electric current by acupuncture could tamp down systemic inflammation in the body, suggests new research in mice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XUZkRq

Nanotubes in the eye that help us see

A new mechanism of blood redistribution that is essential for the proper functioning of the adult retina has just been discovered in vivo. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30OEYLk

Flipping a metabolic switch to slow tumor growth

The enzyme serine palmitoyl-transferase can be used as a metabolically responsive 'switch' that decreases tumor growth, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DXpZG8

Nanotubes in the eye that help us see

A new mechanism of blood redistribution that is essential for the proper functioning of the adult retina has just been discovered in vivo. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30OEYLk

House Democrats demand Postal Service chief roll back changes ahead of Election Day

The Democrats warned in a letter that changes new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy implemented would "disenfranchise voters" on Nov. 3. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PMYGkn

Trump administration wants to let it flow with new rules for showerheads

The proposal would loosen regulation that sought to save water. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Cs9txu

Adaptation in single neurons provides memory for language processing

To understand language, we have to remember the words that were uttered and combine them into an interpretation. How does the brain retain information long enough to accomplish this, despite the fact that neuronal firing events are very short-lived? Researchers propose a neurobiological explanation bridging this discrepancy. Neurons change their spike rate based on experience and this adaptation provides memory for sentence processing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PPFLWg

Stress and anger may exacerbate heart failure

Mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure, according to a new report. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DGsiO6

Evidence in mice that electroacupuncture reduces inflammation via specific neural pathways

Stimulating the nervous system using small electric current by acupuncture could tamp down systemic inflammation in the body, suggests new research in mice. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XUZkRq