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"I watched every minute and did not learn anything," said a Trump backer in Ohio, who urged the president to be calmer at the next faceoff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30mV9yX

CDC extends cruise ship 'no sail' order through October

The order was set to expire after Wednesday, but the CDC said recent outbreaks overseas show cruises can still spread Covid-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33kayCa

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend experience pregnancy loss: 'We will always love you'

"On this darkest of days, we will grieve, we will cry our eyes out. But we will hug and love each other harder and get through it," she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33fFZxc

Trump's incredible Proud Boys debate moment was more than a dog whistle

There are not two sides to white supremacy, just as there are not two sides to homophobia, anti-Semitism or any other type of hate. That is, apparently, unless your name is Donald J. Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GoE94k

'The Glorias' is a new kind of biopic: the hallucinogenic road trip with oneself

Julie Taymor's bizarre biopic feels like a too-shallow take on the feminist movement and its standard bearer. And then you get to the dream sequence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30jzqHZ

These are the internet's favorite memes from the first presidential debate of 2020

“This is more like a real housewives reunion than a debate lol,” one person tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n3xqxq

Suspect accused of targeting Michigan family with Black Lives Matter sign

"In this city, we do not tolerate any type of crime, but particularly racist terrorism," Warren Mayor James Fouts said. "And make no mistake about it, this was a racist terrorist." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ELj1Vg

Court approves $800M settlement for MGM Resorts, Vegas shooting victims

A judge cited “near-unanimous participation in the settlement among potential claimants.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sf4R1W

Russian man sentenced to seven years for Linkedin, Dropbox hacks

Yevgeniy Alexandrovich Nikulin, 32, stole usernames and passwords from the companies and sold them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34gzMAi

12 Democratic governors vow that all votes will be counted

Without mentioning Trump by name, the governors noted his refusal last week to commit to a peaceful transition of power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gf4O3B

Deadly fires in California have claimed at least 30 lives this year

The fourth victim of the Zogg Fire, burning in Shasta County, was burned the day the fire started in Northern California.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gp49fX

Computer model explains altered decision making in schizophrenia

Scientists have built a computer 'brain circuit', or artificial neural network, that mirrors human decision-making processes and sheds light on how circuits might be altered in psychiatric diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ijUTab

Prototype graft, designed to replace damaged heart vessels, shows promise in cell study

Researchers reported promising preclinical findings for a prototype of a vascular graft designed as a replacement for a damaged or blocked coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cJDdDw

Brain circuitry shaped by competition for space as well as genetics

Complex brain circuits in rodents can organize themselves with genetics playing only a secondary role, according to a new computer modelling study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ijThNq

A revised map of where working memory resides in the brain

Findings from genetically diverse mice challenge long-held assumptions about how the brain is able to briefly hold onto important information. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33jJxyK

Computer model explains altered decision making in schizophrenia

Scientists have built a computer 'brain circuit', or artificial neural network, that mirrors human decision-making processes and sheds light on how circuits might be altered in psychiatric diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ijUTab

Prototype graft, designed to replace damaged heart vessels, shows promise in cell study

Researchers reported promising preclinical findings for a prototype of a vascular graft designed as a replacement for a damaged or blocked coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cJDdDw

Historic California law establishes path to reparations

"California tries to lead the way in terms of civil rights and we have a responsibility to do that," the bill's author, Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l2R4YB

Trump's call to watch polls 'very carefully' raises concerns of voter intimidation

This is the first election since a consent decree expired in 2017 that subjected the Republican Party to federal review of its proposed poll-monitoring efforts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sg5KY8

Senate passes stopgap funding measure to avoid government shutdown

Trump is expected to sign the measure, which would fund the government through Dec. 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HMbwP9

Brad Parscale steps down from Trump campaign to get 'help' after police incident

Parscale, 44, was taken to a hospital Sunday after his wife reported that he was armed and threatening to harm himself, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36kGZSF

Alabama governor apologizes to survivor of 1963 KKK bombing that killed four Black girls

Gov. Kay Ivey Ivey offered a “sincere, heartfelt apology” for the “racist, segregationist rhetoric used by some of our leaders during that time.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GcPtRe

First presidential debate kicks off with interruptions, insults

Fox News' Chris Wallace moderated the first Trump-Biden debate which started off with interruptions and insults. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGzgQd

Proud Boys say they are 'standing down and standing by' after Trump's debate call-out

On the Proud Boys’ account on the social media app Telegram, the group appeared to take the statement as marching orders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34cHonw

Trump does not condemn white supremacy, tells far right group Proud Boys to ‘stand by’

Moderator Chris Wallace points out that President Trump has criticized Joe Biden for not calling out left wing groups and asked Trump to condemn white supremacy and right wing groups. Trump told the Proud Boys group to "stand back and stand by" then continued criticizing Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGxka8

Biden emotionally defends son Hunter for overcoming 'drug problem'

Joe Biden responded to attacks from President Donald Trump about his son Hunter Biden's military record and drug use, explaining that his son overcame his "drug problem" and he's "proud of him." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9OpA7

'This was such a hot mess': Andrea Mitchell reacts to chaotic debate

Andrea Mitchell discusses what unfolded during the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden, saying she had "never seen anything like this" and called the event a "disgrace." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n53u3W

First 2020 presidential debate: Fact-checking Biden and Trump

As the two candidates cover six topics ranging from the Supreme Court to Covid-19, NBC News will provide live fact-checking during the debate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30g5pZB

Biden vows to repeal Trump tax cuts, calls him 'worst president we've ever had'

While speaking about President Donald Trump's tax records, Joe Biden vowed to eliminate the Trump administration's tax cuts and called Trump the "worst president America has ever had." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GlSnTz

Trump claims he paid 'millions' in taxes in 2016 and 2017

President Trump claimed he paid "millions of dollars" in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017 despite a New York Times report with documents showing he paid only $750. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HJko8f

Biden mocks Trump's virus response: 'Maybe you could inject some bleach'

While speaking about vaccine production, Joe Biden called out President Donald Trump for suggesting that "injecting bleach" could help treat the coronavirus, while the president claimed it was said "sarcastically." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30lBYFF

'Would you shut up, man?' Presidential debate turns feisty early

Joe Biden asked if President Trump would "shut up" as he was repeatedly interrupted during questions on the Supreme Court during the presidential debate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ik5gKR

Trump, Biden debate Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination

President Donald Trump argued that he and the Senate have "the right" to appoint Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court while Joe Biden said that the winner of the 2020 election should pick the nominee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S7EafD

Trump, Chris Wallace tangle over who's moderating the debate

As Joe Biden and President Donald Trump spar over health care, moderator Chris Wallace tries to keep the president from interrupting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33ezqLB

'He panicked': Biden slams Trump for downplaying pandemic

In a heated debate over the response to the coronavirus pandemic, Joe Biden criticizes President Trump while Trump hits back over the Obama administration's handling of H1N1. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EOdU6W

Watch live: First presidential debate of 2020 election

Live stream the first 2020 presidential debate of the election between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Watch pre-debate coverage starting at 8pmET. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jgjzl8

Live updates: Presidential debate topic tracker

Track what President Donald Trump and Joe Biden talk about, and how much they stay on-topic, at tonight’s debate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36jQjGu

'Dump Trump': Peaceful protests against the president at first debate

Demonstrators were kept away from the debate hall in Cleveland by the National Guard and state police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/347HFrS

'We don’t know where this thread leads:’ Unraveling Trump's tax returns

President Trump’s reported tax returns allegedly show a history of business losses and utilizing tax loopholes that have shielded him from paying federal income taxes for years. According to tax attorney Suzanne Garment, these alleged tactics are not uncommon for the wealthy and connected — but the extent to which Trump is accused of avoiding taxes makes him an outlier. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cHesrH

San Jose officer facing assault charge in violent arrest of driver

Video contradicted the officer's claim that the driver resisted commands, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HzEl10

Complex interplay among cells guides them to where they need to go

Many cells in our bodies are on the move and somehow seem to "know" where to go. But how do they learn the location of their destination? This question is key to understanding phenomena such as the renewal of cells in our body, the migration of cancer cells, and especially how wounds heal. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GiRoU0

Texas teacher loses job for wearing 'Black Lives Matter' face mask

The San Antonio art teacher says she was terminated, but the school says she "effectively resigned" for refusing to follow the dress code. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HJ8ond

Complex interplay among cells guides them to where they need to go

Many cells in our bodies are on the move and somehow seem to "know" where to go. But how do they learn the location of their destination? This question is key to understanding phenomena such as the renewal of cells in our body, the migration of cancer cells, and especially how wounds heal. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GiRoU0

Memory training for the immune system

The immune system will memorize the pathogen after an infection and can therefore react promptly after reinfection with the same pathogen. Now, scientists have deciphered new details of this process. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Gam1eG

Fine-tuning stem cell metabolism prevents hair loss

An international research team has shown in mice that Rictor, a protein that helps to regulate the growth, energy, and oxygen consumption of cells, plays a key role in the cellular metabolism and longevity of hair follicle stem cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kZ0i8h

COVID-19: Saliva tests could detect silent carriers

Testing self-collected saliva samples could offer an easy and effective mass testing approach for detecting asymptomatic COVID-19. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30hFoJB

One in three parents plan to skip flu shots for their kids during COVID-19 pandemic, poll finds

According to a new U.S. poll, COVID-19 may not influence parents' beliefs about the flu vaccine, with just one third believing it's more important for children to get vaccinated this year, while one in three parents don't plan to vaccinate children against the flu. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30dajGL

Study reveals design flaws of chatbot-based symptom-checker apps

Millions of people turn to their mobile devices when seeking medical advice. They're able to share their symptoms and receive potential diagnoses through chatbot-based symptom-checker (CSC) apps. But how do these apps compare to a trip to the doctor's office? Not well, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cEJMqS

Oregon man falls to his death while posing in tree on oceanside cliff

The 43-year-old man climbed a tree to pose for a photo Sunday and fell around 100 feet after a tree limb broke. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36bPqjj

How the brain balances emotion and reason

Navigating through life requires balancing emotion and reason, a feat accomplished by the brain region 'area 32' of the anterior cingulate cortex. The area maintains emotional equilibrium by relaying information between cognitive and emotional brain regions, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HFPyNK

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children, study finds

Introducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing celiac disease, a study has found, though researchers say further studies are needed before being applied in practice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30d5HjV

COVID-19 may deplete testosterone, helping to explain male patients' poorer prognosis

A study of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 suggests that the disease might deteriorate men's testosterone levels. The study found that as men's testosterone level at baseline decreases, the probability for them to be in the intensive care unit (ICU) significantly increases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EMuVyo

Study links rising stress, depression in U.S. to pandemic-related losses, media consumption

Experiencing multiple stressors triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic -- such as unemployment -- and COVID-19-related media consumption are directly linked to rising acute stress and depressive symptoms across the United States, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2G7Y0F1

A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease promotes immune cell functions

A new study has found that the PLCG2-P522R genetic variant, which protects against Alzheimer's disease, enhances several key functions of immune cells. The results obtained in the study highlight the importance of immune cells as a target of future development of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/346dKAq

Coronavirus has now killed 1 million people around the world

The milestone comes as governments around the world struggle to contain the infection and its fallout and as scientists ramp up efforts to deliver a vaccine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3391IqI

Juror petitions to release grand jury information in Breonna Taylor case

The motion filed Monday also asks that the jurors be allowed to speak on the case as a matter of public interest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jfBNmL

Commerce Secretary Ross says 2020 census will end Oct. 5 despite court order

A federal judge asked government attorneys to provide documents on how the new decision to end the head count on Oct. 5 was made. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i6siVC

Illinois woman still missing two months after she called from Michigan desperately seeking a way home

Laura Wolfe-Orlovich, 46, of Marion, Illinois, was last seen leaving her home on July 15, 2020, to help an acquaintance drive up north. They left in a gold 1998 GMC Yukon SUV. Over the next two days, Laura called her roommates from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and asked them for help in getting her a train ticket home. She never made it home and hasn’t been heard from since. The Marion Police Department in Illinois is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GjNCJW

Trump admin warns Iraq it plans to shut U.S. embassy in Baghdad after rocket attacks

In an interview with NBC News, a top U.S. general recently praised the work of Iraqi security forces in protecting American interests in Iraq. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33df2KO

Heating in vaping device as cause for lung injury, study shows

Early results of an experimental vaping study have shown significant lung injury from e-cigarette devices with nickel-chromium alloy heating elements. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33aYmDD

Pandemic sets off future wave of worsening mental health issues

Long after a COVID-19 vaccination is developed and years after the coronavirus death toll is tallied, the impact on mental health will linger, continuing to inflict damage if not addressed, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34mE2P9

Strong activation of anti-bacterial T cells linked to severe COVID-19

A type of anti-bacterial T cells, so-called MAIT cells, are strongly activated in people with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S5KJ1Y

Study links rising stress, depression in U.S. to pandemic-related losses, media consumption

Experiencing multiple stressors triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic -- such as unemployment -- and COVID-19-related media consumption are directly linked to rising acute stress and depressive symptoms across the United States, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2G7Y0F1

Heating in vaping device as cause for lung injury, study shows

Early results of an experimental vaping study have shown significant lung injury from e-cigarette devices with nickel-chromium alloy heating elements. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33aYmDD

Pandemic sets off future wave of worsening mental health issues

Long after a COVID-19 vaccination is developed and years after the coronavirus death toll is tallied, the impact on mental health will linger, continuing to inflict damage if not addressed, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34mE2P9

Strong activation of anti-bacterial T cells linked to severe COVID-19

A type of anti-bacterial T cells, so-called MAIT cells, are strongly activated in people with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S5KJ1Y

As a new American, I gave my first vote to Trump. Here's why I'll do it again.

I gave up everything I knew to live in a nonsocialist country. That some Democrats here now praise socialism is among the reasons I support the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30bD6vB

Ohio orders GM to pay $28 million for closing Lordstown plant

"The company did not maintain its commitment to retain the jobs," the Ohio Development Services Agency said in a news release. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jh2d7G

Mexico says an official coronavirus death toll won't be available for 'a couple of years'

The Mexican government has avoided adjusting its death toll upward to account for people who died at home or weren’t tested. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fc1I2

Trump tax records show duplicity. That's devastating for his campaign.

Analysis: The New York Times report comes at a time when Trump is already on the defensive about his trustworthiness. That's bad positioning for victory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HEmjuI

Busy pictures hinder reading ability in children

A new study shows extraneous images draw attention from text, reducing comprehension in beginning readers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30epCz8

Low level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

A new study finds any alcohol use during pregnancy, even low levels, is associated with subtle, yet significant behavioural and psychological effects in children including anxiety, depression and poor attention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36i1Tlp

Low level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

A new study finds any alcohol use during pregnancy, even low levels, is associated with subtle, yet significant behavioural and psychological effects in children including anxiety, depression and poor attention. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36i1Tlp

Take care of your heart too

With altered lifestyles for fear of contracting COVID-19, cardiologists are worried because exercise and diet has taken a backseat, and anxiety and fear looms — none of which bode well for the heart from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/346XNKk

Multiple wildfires in California prompt fresh evacuations

Since the beginning of the year, there have been more than 8,100 wildfires that have burned more than 3.7 million acres in California, according to Cal Fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cATfzJ

Young people may be more at risk of severe Covid-19 illness than realized

The CDC finds that coronavirus infections are now highest among young adults ages 20 to 29, who accounted for more than 20 percent of all confirmed cases from June to August. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mYURrS

With Supreme Court pick, Trump is once again on the wrong side of public opinion

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/2S7VGQU

'The clash': Trump, Biden bring very different skills to first debate, experts say

The former VP's experience likely gives him the edge — but he also has more to lose. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/338l7rW

Battleground voters not buying Trump's tough talk on China, new poll shows

Voters in 12 battleground states see pandemics as a bigger concern than China, a new survey shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/337jD0L

How Covid has impacted Asian American multigenerational homes

"I think many of us come from cultures where putting family and community before yourself is highly valued." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kXZNLt

Redfield voices alarm over influence of Trump's new coronavirus task force adviser

CDC Director Robert Redfield took aim at Covid-19 task force member Scott Atlas, telling colleague in an overheard call that "everything he says is false." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/336NNRO

First debate is Biden's chance to cancel Trump's attacks on his mental fitness. Or fall prey.

The president has repeatedly suggested his Democratic rival isn't all there and not up to the job. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30eCoO0

Breonna Taylor and Robert Kraft: A bleak tale of America's two justice systems

If we want to be the kind of country where all people are created equal, we need a criminal justice system that treats all people fairly, regardless of income, race or power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36dVBmM

If Democrats want to lose the election, calling for court-packing is a great strategy

Liberal calls to expand the court could scuttle the best way to check the growth of a conservative-dominated court — the election of a Democratic president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j8qe0M

Throughout pandemic, sickle cell patients suffer quietly at home

Fears of catching Covid-19 in ERs forced many in the throes of pain crises to avoid seeking medical attention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30dUwrc

Peter King: How Josh Allen's unlikely rise is driving the 3-0 Buffalo Bills

Peter King examines the two plays that showed how much Bills QB Josh Allen has improved in this week's Football Morning in America column. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i6yHjz

Heat oust Celtics, move to title series against Lakers

The Miami team won the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time by topping the Boston Celtics 125-113 on Sunday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EE3xSZ

Judge gives temporary reprieve to TikTok, allows U.S. downloads to continue

A second, more comprehensive ban that would halt U.S. companies from working with the short-form video app was not ruled on. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/336hWRi

Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale hospitalized after self-harm threats

He "is a member of our family and we all love him," a Trump campaign official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gexk58

Historical racial and ethnic health inequities account for disproportionate COVID-19 impact

A new article examines the ways in which COVID-19 disproportionately impacts historically disadvantaged communities of color in the United States, and how baseline inequalities in our health system are amplified by the pandemic. The authors also discuss potential solutions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i9Ea9a

Historical racial and ethnic health inequities account for disproportionate COVID-19 impact

A new article examines the ways in which COVID-19 disproportionately impacts historically disadvantaged communities of color in the United States, and how baseline inequalities in our health system are amplified by the pandemic. The authors also discuss potential solutions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i9Ea9a

California woman arrested for allegedly ramming protesters with car

A man and a woman were seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital. Both are expected to recover. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36d2EMr

Clear and present danger: Industrial dumping grounds threatened by climate change

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires imperil hundreds of toxic sites. But the Trump administration won't talk about the rising risks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S83mmh

Here's why Biden might win Great Lakes states

NBC News/Marist poll shows Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin might be harder for President Trump this cycle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mXD04w

False 'thug' narratives have long been used to discredit movements

Demands for equity and equality are portrayed as threatening and dangerous from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fCjtE

North Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain South Korean

State news agency KCNA accused South Korean naval operations near in the area of crossing into North Korean waters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/338q2sw

Fighting erupts between Armenia and Azerbaijan over disputed region

Armenia said Azerbaijan had carried out an air and artillery attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, but Azerbaijan said it had responded to Armenian shelling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cH7Aun

Trump has the votes in court fight, but Democrats have the political edge

Analysis: Democrats will use Obamacare to maximize their political revenge for Barrett's probable confirmation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kQIQCL

Amy Coney Barrett's past critiques on Obamacare face scrutiny

Her scholarly writings provide opponents with a paper trail of skeptical comments on the health care law which they lacked with prior Trump nominees Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i4ozrB

Is mail theft surging in the U.S.? Postal Service inspectors don't know

Anecdotal accounts suggest mail theft is on the rise in parts of the country. Postal inspectors don’t have a reliable system to track the crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n3QcF9

'Naked ballots,' explained: Does my vote need clothes?

Ballots returned without secrecy envelopes could disenfranchise thousands in a key battleground, voting rights advocates warn. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mTf6Hf

'The Comey Rule' transforms the former FBI director into the man he could've been

The show based on Comey's memoir wants to be a Shakespearean tragedy — but that would have required a hero, and he wasn't one. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S6sZDC

A trip to South Korea offers glimpse at how the country prevents infection from travelers

Sally Shin, executive editor of the NBC News business and tech unit, describes a meticulous system that misses no detail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/343Knyt

Models correctly predicted 200K deaths. Here's what they're warning for the coming months.

Modelers have watched with a mixture of horror and frustration as their projections of the pandemic's evolution have come to fruition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33YidF8

Black-owned gay bars are dwindling. Can they survive Covid?

The coronavirus pandemic is just one of many headwinds facing the few remaining Black-owned LGBTQ bars across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cyqdAy

Expert shopping: Paella pans

The best paella pan for you depends on the kinds of paella you plan to make, and how many people you're feeding. We consulted experts on what to know. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mXd5de

James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals

He powered the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over Denver on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/337OR7W

America's racial reckoning is putting a spotlight on Black mental health

The pandemic, economic anxiety, and reignited fights on racist structures have created a “mental health tsunami” in the Black community. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kKJRfu

James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals

He powered the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over Denver on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/337OR7W

James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals

He powered the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over Denver on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/337OR7W

California braces as hot, dry fire weather expected to return

Temperatures in the 100s and offshore winds were expected in parts of the state already hard-hit by wildfires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RZgnOV

How to choose the best dog bed

Shopping for a new dog bed? Find the best option for your dog — size, age, needs and more — with tips from experts and veterinarians. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dyw20Q

Sen. Graham says Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing set to start Oct. 12

Confirmation hearings for the last three Supreme Court justices began nearly two months after they were nominated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cxpgsr

California will house transgender inmates by gender identity

But the state can deny inmate requests if it has “management or security concerns.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HrLTTs

U.S. hospital admissions for non-COVID-19 have only partially rebounded from initial decline

While declines in U.S. hospital admissions during the onset of COVID-19 has been well-documented, little is known about how admissions during the rebound varied by age, insurance coverage and socioeconomic groups. The decline in non-COVID-19 admissions was similar across all demographic subgroups but the partial rebound that followed shows that non-COVID-19 admissions for residents from Hispanic neighborhoods was significantly lower than for other groups. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kMluyf

COVID-19 spurs anxious, upsetting dreams

The anxiety, stress and worry brought on by COVID-19 is not limited to daytime hours. The pandemic is affecting our dreams as well, infusing more anxiety and negative emotions into dreams and spurring dreams about the virus itself, particularly among women, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GgmaN9

The U.S. could see a second wave soon. Hospitals already on the brink fear 'disaster.'

A second surge of coronavirus in the fall and winter could be catastrophic for the U.S. It’s not just more sick people that doctors worry about. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RXoMlU

Kentucky lawmaker, sponsor of 'Breonna's Law,' back on protest line after arrest

On the third day of protests in Louisville, local Democrats called for an investigation into the arrest of state Rep. Attica Scott. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/341NRSk

Australia begins disposal of dead whales as rescue efforts end

The rescued whales are expected to "regroup" and recover from the traumatic event, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kK7dlq

How 2020 became the summer of activism both online and offline

“I’m not surprised to see young people being more active ... they’re used to being heard,” professor Stephen Duncombe said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G92meH

The U.S. could see a second wave soon. Hospitals already on the brink fear 'disaster.'

A second surge of coronavirus in the fall and winter could be catastrophic for the U.S. It’s not just more sick people that doctors worry about. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/368pWmN

ER worker leaves void after Covid death

Nancy Martell, who died on July 12, emigrated from Peru and brought with her a life-long drive to help others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EDnUzO

Biden accuses Trump of silence on Belarusian 'dictator' Lukashenko

Lukashenko was abruptly inaugurated this week in what Biden called a "sham ceremony." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kVk8kV

Illinois State Police launch investigation into 2018 death of Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith, a 23-year-old Western Illinois University college graduate from Rochelle, Illinois, and a member of the Army National Guard, was found dead on Sept. 15, 2018. On the evening of Sept. 14, 2018, Tyler was reported to be with some friends in Galesburg, when for unknown reasons he was separated from them. On Sept. 15, 2018, his body was found less than two blocks north of Casey’s general store in Galesburg, in the Cedar Fork Creek directly behind Hansen Lumber Company. The Galesburg P from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/308O5Gb

How prosecutors are abusing anti-riot laws to punish peaceful protesters

The Trump administration and local authorities have been using overly broad anti-riot statutes to arrest nonviolent and violent demonstrators alike. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mWhgWs

Trump's terrible new 'patriotic' plan could hurt Americans for generations

Whether in 1940, 1968 or 2020, this genre of conservative complaint is consistent. Because outrage over a curriculum is almost always a way to target less tangible social and cultural forces. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RZSNBp

Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully

Bureau of Land Management acting director William Perry Pendley served unlawfully for 424 days without being confirmed by the Senate as required under the Constitution, the judge ruled. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RX8hGx

Trump unveils 'Platinum Plan' in Atlanta to attempt to boost lagging Black voter support

Much of his plan has already been introduced as legislation or contradicted by his own officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kT4Pcr

Missing the hugs and trips back home: Latino families share coronavirus' impacts

“I was overcome with a brief wave of sadness for what was no more," a Latina executive says about her city's empty streets. Another man misses kissing and hugging his mom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EBGxEi

DOJ calls on San Francisco to end pandemic policy on places of worship

“There is no pandemic exception to the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights," the Justice Department said in a letter to Mayor London Breed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/344AfWe

Google, YouTube won't allow political ads while votes are counted after Nov. 3

The decision is intended to prevent confusion in a broad range of possible scenarios, including civil unrest, Google said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/369oLnk

New York Supreme Court judge orders judicial review of Eric Garner case

He died while in an apparent chokehold by a New York police officer in 2014. He said, "I can't breathe." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/366RSY7

To save the American economy, Trump and Biden must look to U.S. Latinos

The U.S. Latino cohort is one of the most under-capitalized cohorts in our country, and therein lies our unparalleled opportunity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kRyov0

Kenneth Walker, police both claim Kentucky law protects conduct on night of deadly Breonna Taylor raid

Analysis: None of the officers involved in the March 13 raid were charged with Taylor's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i08jYN

Justice Breyer on his friend, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'A woman of valor'

Breyer, who learned of her death during Rosh Hashana services, said Ginsburg "made the world a better place." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kP8doB

Eric Trump: President would concede election 'if he got blown out of the water' by Biden

Top Republican lawmakers have dismissed the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power and Democrats have described the comments as chilling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mS1QT7

California wants to ban gas-powered cars, but is the auto industry ready to go all electric?

The auto industry has long dragged its feet on the matter of electric vehicles, but now there’s a massive shift under way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33XeFTL

French prosecutors are investigating Tokyo Olympics bid for possible bribery

The inquiry grew out of a five-year investigation of Russian bribes that let athletes compete despite positive doping tests, which led to convictions last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ZKETS

Africa has held off the worst of the coronavirus. Researchers are working to figure out how.

The reasons are still something of a mystery, but scientists said the success of many African countries offers crucial lessons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mRsR9y

While Facebook works to create an oversight board, industry experts formed their own

A group of about 25 experts announced Friday that they have formed a group to analyze and critique Facebook's content moderation decisions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kLQyOv

Louisville police major on antifa and BLM: 'They will be the ones washing our cars'

"Our little pinky toenails have more character, morals, and ethics, than these punks have in their entire body," Maj. Bridget Hallahan wrote in an email. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/341T6Bg

How to tell if the pandemic made you paranoid or just appropriately cautious

The ongoing uncertainty does calls for some caution — as well as forgiveness for the decisions you and your loved ones make with incomplete information. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cCqNxq

What's finally losing Trump evangelical support? He's not kind.

Many religious voters have woken up to the fact that Trump simply lacks basic Christian kindness, and they are looking for an off-ramp. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cxk4EE

Trump is navigating competing demands from evangelicals on Supreme Court pick

“Not all on the list are acceptable, and that’s being communicated,” says Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ozw1p

Powerful Vatican Cardinal resigns amid financial scandal

The Vatican provided no details on why Pope Francis accepted Becciu's resignation in a statement late Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mQdjmm

Hunter killed by grizzly in Alaska identified, incident called 'surprise attack'

The Ohio man was attacked Sunday after he and his hunting partner killed a moose in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30oAomH

Protests erupt after homeless Black man fatally shot by California deputy

The deceased, involved in an altercation with Orange County sheriff's deputies in San Clemente, was identified as 42-year-old Kurt Andras Reinhold. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36iYxij

Virus delays Rio's Carnival for first time in a century

Its League of Samba Schools said the coronavirus has made it impossible to safely hold the traditional parades that are a cultural mainstay. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3420yMK

Woman tasered after refusing to wear face mask at Ohio school football game

The woman, identified by police as Alecia Kitts, was arrested for criminal trespassing and released at the scene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/309e00q

Progressives pledge to keep pushing Biden to expand Supreme Court

Biden, who ran a relatively centrist primary campaign, hasn't embraced that push, worried they may intensify the nation's partisan split. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j8j1hi

Gyms remain empty in Bengaluru while maintenance costs surge

On an average, daily footfall has plummeted from 300 to 20 from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3crnGs7

Innocent Madoff investors must pay back profits, court rules

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld lower-court decisions in cases filed by a court-appointed trustee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/330VUPR

Louisville protesters march for second night after Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

An armed group of people said they were in the protest zone to protect businesses from potential vandalism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i9IQfD

7 'discarded' military votes for Trump found in Pennsylvania, campaign blames Democrats

Despite the campaign's fiery charge that Democrats are 'trying to steal the election,' there was no immediate evidence or allegation that they were involved in the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ctL2wW

Biden to gay advocates: 'You deserve a partner in the White House'

In a message to the Human Rights Campaign, the Democratic presidential nominee doubled down on his support for gay rights, including the Equality Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j2sZ3D

Breonna Taylor case reveals dangerous double-standard for Black gun owners like me

As a Black gun owner, I feel better having a gun in my home. But I understand that the gun could cause me to lose my life, even if I discharge it lawfully. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hV2VpK

Fructose made in the brain could be a mechanism driving Alzheimer's disease, researchers propose

New research proposes that Alzheimer's disease may be driven by the overactivation of fructose made in the brain. The study outlined the hypothesis that Alzheimer's is a modern disease driven by changes in dietary lifestyle that has resulted in excessive fructose metabolism in the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RV5ZHE

Fructose made in the brain could be a mechanism driving Alzheimer's disease, researchers propose

New research proposes that Alzheimer's disease may be driven by the overactivation of fructose made in the brain. The study outlined the hypothesis that Alzheimer's is a modern disease driven by changes in dietary lifestyle that has resulted in excessive fructose metabolism in the brain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RV5ZHE

Pac-12 reverses course on fall football, now plans to resume gridiron action in 2020

The West Coast alliance of college athletics now says it's safe to play after calling off games just six weeks ago due to coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/330GiMr

Grand Central Terminal workers had secret 'man cave' under New York City landmark

"Few would have the chutzpah to commandeer a secret room beneath Grand Central Terminal and make it their very own man-cave," an official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30605YJ

Secret, powerful panels will pick Covid-19 vaccine winners. Can they be trusted?

Data and safety monitoring boards work under a cloak of secrecy meant to prevent undue influence. In the Trump era, some worry the anonymity could actually invite it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HlX6F6

More than 200 retired generals, admirals endorse Biden, including some who served under Trump

"Our allies no longer trust or respect us, and our enemies no longer fear us," the former officers and officials wrote in a letter released Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j0pKtg

Man who drove into California protesters used vineyard as 'tactical training camp,' officials say

Benjamin Hung, 28, is accused of possessing a machete, a Glock and other weapons in his truck and driving into a crowd of racial justice protesters in Pasadena. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kCtpxU

'He's going to need it': Trump wishes Prince Harry 'luck' with Meghan after election video

"I'm not a fan of hers...but I wish a lot of luck to Harry — he's going to need it," Trump told press at a White House news briefing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/305Uf9P

70 stranded whales rescued in Australia after 380 die

Pilot whales have strong social ties and even if only a few members of a pod veer off course, the others often follow. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mKWJEh

The big political mistake Trump is making on the Supreme Court

Holding off on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg could keep even severe Trump doubters in line ahead of Election Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/306mkxX

TikTok asks judge to block Trump ban

The ban, which is set to go into effect just before midnight on Sept. 27, would cause "irreparable harm," the company said in its filing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hUrcfv

Daily black licorice habit kills Massachusetts man

Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kM15Jo

Biden leans into economic populist pitch

The Democratic nominee is increasingly evoking an age-old narrative pitting regular Americans against wealthy elites in the hope of connecting with economically anxious voters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cqg5tG

Top adviser steps aside from FDA COVID-19 vaccine reviews over potential conflict

Hana El Sahly also oversees a clinical trial for Moderna's vaccine candidate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j0hBFj

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and wife test positive for coronavirus

Teresa Parson said she woke up with "cold-like symptoms" and got tested out of an abundance of caution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mLG97i

California's Bay Area could make remote work mandatory

A proposal would have employees at large companies working remotely three days a week, even after the pandemic, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32WizwC

House Democrats call for FBI investigation into disinformation aimed at Latinos

"Even more concerning is the fact that disinformation originating on social media is now shaping and pervading more traditional media outlets in South Florida," they said in a letter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36fygBt

Asian Americans call out Republicans who opposed anti-racism measure

"All it basically says is that Anti-Asian sentiment, racism and discrimination is wrong. ... Yet 164 members of Congress (all Republican) voted against it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/302SzxL

Eric Trump spreads false video about Biden using teleprompter in interview

Telemundo said it has "never" allowed an interview subject to use a teleprompter in an interview. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32VkHVu

Kentucky's attorney general takes heat for Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

"People are not happy at this point. There's a lot of anger and frustration and sadness," a political science professor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/362SkXm

N. Dakota city temporarily bans flags after heated pride flag debate

Until the Minot City Council establishes an official flag policy, only the American flag will be permitted to fly outside City Hall. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33SmFW1

'Brain-boosting' supplements may contain unapproved drugs, study says

“We don’t know how these drugs will affect human health,” the lead study author said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ULDEL

'Wisconsin's moment of truth:' Police reform expert to review Jacob Blake case

"This is Wisconsin's moment of truth, and I want the best for this case and the people of this state," former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mLSrwl

Demographic shifts since 2016 could be enough to defeat Trump. But it's complicated.

Analysis: Trump's core demographic is declining. Our new interactive tool lets readers test how changes to the U.S. electorate might affect the election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hWokPt

Wisconsin college students take on Covid-19

In other coronarivus news: Trump mocks Biden for wearing a mask, 1.4 million small businesses either closed or suspended operations throughout the spring. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303rQkZ

Move over, Sherlock: Netflix's 'Enola Holmes' offers a spunky, radical retelling

Enola Holmes shoves the most famous detective in the world aside to show that different people can be heroes in a different Britain, and perhaps in a different world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mM4MAP

Trump on peaceful transition if he loses: 'Get rid of the ballots' and 'there won't be a transfer'

"We’re going to have to see what happens," Trump said. "You know that I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cs7GGk

Younger voters warm up to Biden in new poll

The Democratic nominee's positive ratings are up with voters under 40 in the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iZ9Qj8

Coalition backing TPS starts tour slamming Trump's 'racist' end to immigrant protections

"The president and his administration ... do not care about the damage they are causing to our community," an immigrant rights advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35TLEee

University of California admitted dozens of wealthy, white students as "favors," audit finds

The audit found the elite school admitted applicants who were the children of staff and donors while denying admission to others who were more qualified. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RPiYL7

Four issues that must be resolved for Afghan peace talks to succeed

The stakes are high. Afghans are desperate for respite in a country where anyone under the age of 40 has known only war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kKGs0b

Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of Trump

During his 2016 campaign, Trump said of her late husband, John McCain, “He’s not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EsNIyw

U.S. needs a vaccine and more fiscal aid before economy can fully recover, say Mnuchin and Powell

Over time, families will run through their cash cushions until their ability to spend, to buy necessities and even stay in their homes is at risk, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cnAUpN

Wounded officer in Breonna Taylor shooting: 'I know we did the legal, moral and ethical thing'

"It's sad how the good guys are demonized, and criminals are canonized," Louisville police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly wrote to his colleagues in an email Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hVildB

FBI: Disinformation campaigns may target 2020 election results

Americans should look to state election officials for trusted results in November, the agency warned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kzwpLs

Bumble Bee responds to Trump's claim about protesters throwing cans of tuna

"Eat em. Don't throw em," the company said on its official Twitter handle. There have been no media reports of police being hit with cans of tuna. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hUtlrM

Elon Musk reveals plans to slash electric battery costs, build $25,000 Tesla

Executives said Tesla is reimagining virtually the entire manufacturing process, borrowing from the bottling industry — which runs its production lines smoothly and continuously, rather than one bottle at a time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kDKHe7

Why Kamala Harris' nomination is pushing this academic idea further into the mainstream

Harris being on the Democratic ticket is historic. Here's why a Biden-Harris win could help center the concerns of women of color in public policy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSQ73b

White House views coalesce behind pre-election vote on Trump Supreme Court pick

The president's scheduled announcement Saturday of a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would leave less than 40 days before the election for Senate confirmation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33OATXS

House passes funding bill with GOP support to avert looming government shutdown

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., however, criticized the process, saying that the resolution is only a temporary stopgap measure. The resolution now heads to the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hW3CiD

Smart cells: Chemists develop tool with potential to treat illness at the cellular level

New research by an international team of chemists describes a new type of artificial cell that can communicate with other cells within the body -- with potential applications in the field of smart pharmaceuticals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33SjZI0

How night vision is maintained during retinal degenerative disease

New insight on how people with retinal degenerative disease can maintain their night vision for a relatively long period of time has just been published. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RS7ruG

Smart cells: Chemists develop tool with potential to treat illness at the cellular level

New research by an international team of chemists describes a new type of artificial cell that can communicate with other cells within the body -- with potential applications in the field of smart pharmaceuticals. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33SjZI0

How night vision is maintained during retinal degenerative disease

New insight on how people with retinal degenerative disease can maintain their night vision for a relatively long period of time has just been published. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RS7ruG

CIA assessed Putin likely directing Russian effort to discredit Biden, say officials

Two officials said the CIA assessment analyzed activities of Andreii Derkach, a Ukrainian who has provided information to Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kIdQVk

Theater director who championed marginalized voices lost to Covid

Bryan Fonseca wasn't afraid to push boundaries and tell challenging stories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cqSsRU

New research adds evidence of asymptomatic spread of Covid

But a large review of studies found that most people with the illness do develop symptoms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZYMBhF

Why being a stuntwoman can be more dangerous than being a stuntman

The film chronicles how women who pursue this unsung career cope with the extra challenges of sexism, pay disparity and, of course, uncomfortable costumes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j86nyR

Major brands try to determine if cotton in their clothes is from Uighur forced labor in China

Brands like L.L. Bean, Hugo Boss and Uniqlo are trying to root out abuse from their supply chains — a challenge given how much cotton comes from Xinjiang. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hWtA5v

A Latina mom lost her son to gun violence. For her, it's a campaign issue.

"For me, human life is more important than protecting a gun," said Lisa Espinosa of Everytown for Gun Safety. A bilingual campaign slams Trump for his inaction on gun safety legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33RJ45J

China unlikely to OK 'unfair' TikTok deal, state-run paper says

Deal would "hurt China's national security, interests and dignity," according to an editorial published in the Global Times newspaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kyeSDi

Derek Carr tosses three touchdowns as Raiders win Las Vegas debut 34-24 over Saints

The Raiders are undefeated in Las Vegas, coming back to beat New Orleans in the first game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football after falling in a 10-0 hole in the first quarter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RMxVh9

Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin to start NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace

Wallace is the only Black driver competing full-time in any of NASCAR’s top three national series. He has been active in helping lead NASCAR through social changes, including the banning of the Confederate flag. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ciMylJ

Watch | How to breath in and out

A video by doctor Dr Charu Arora demonstrating different types of breathing. from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/33NIaHr

Trump is sending disaster relief to Puerto Rico because he needs votes in Florida

Three years after the disaster the president literally threw paper towels at, he's offering $13 billion in aid because he needs the Latino vote in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSS67m

The story behind Sandra Oh's Black Lives Matter jacket and mask at the Emmys

The jacket said ‘Black Lives Are Precious,’ in Korean because 'Black Lives Matter' doesn't translate exactly. The Korean words are flanked by dashes, or taegukgi, lifted from the flag of South Korea. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Q4ykn

Footage released of Utah police shooting teen whose mom called 911 to have him hospitalized

“He’s sick,” the teen's mother told a 911 dispatcher. “He needs to go to the hospital.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HmoAKV

Biomarker indicating neurodegeneration identified in the eye

A new study indicates a well-known biomarker that serves as a marker for earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is now detectable in the eye. Neurofilament light chain, a protein previously detected in cerebrospinal fluid and blood that is being explored as a biomarker to detect neurodegeneration, has now been identified in the vitreous humor, or fluid within the eye. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kD4cDI

The overlap between fear and anxiety brain circuits

Fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. The findings highlight a need to reevaluate the existing models guiding anxiety research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RL7nfV

Biomarker indicating neurodegeneration identified in the eye

A new study indicates a well-known biomarker that serves as a marker for earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is now detectable in the eye. Neurofilament light chain, a protein previously detected in cerebrospinal fluid and blood that is being explored as a biomarker to detect neurodegeneration, has now been identified in the vitreous humor, or fluid within the eye. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kD4cDI

Corona-induced CO2 emission reductions are not yet detectable in the atmosphere

The impact of the corona pandemic will reduce worldwide carbon dioxide emissions by up to eight percent in 2020. Cumulative reductions of about this magnitude would be required every year to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2030. Measurements now revealed that concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has not yet changed due to the estimated emission reductions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33Mw69r

Trump's front-runners for the Supreme Court create concern for employee, consumer advocates

“Trump’s judicial nominations have typically narrowed consumer protections, restricted the rights of employees and unions, while expanding the rights of corporations and curtailing business regulation,” said one law professor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZY7eui

Postal Service must process election mail on time, judge rules

“The right to vote is too vital a value in our democracy to be left in a state of suspense in the minds of voters weeks before a presidential election," Judge Victor Marrero said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FXhdsy

Corona-induced CO2 emission reductions are not yet detectable in the atmosphere

The impact of the corona pandemic will reduce worldwide carbon dioxide emissions by up to eight percent in 2020. Cumulative reductions of about this magnitude would be required every year to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2030. Measurements now revealed that concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has not yet changed due to the estimated emission reductions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33Mw69r

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

The strongest evidence yet of a single cause for psoriatic arthritis has been discovered by researchers. The disease may be activated by the same trigger in different patients which, if identified, could move towards creating therapies that would prevent psoriatic arthritis, and potentially providing a cure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35VdrLl

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

The strongest evidence yet of a single cause for psoriatic arthritis has been discovered by researchers. The disease may be activated by the same trigger in different patients which, if identified, could move towards creating therapies that would prevent psoriatic arthritis, and potentially providing a cure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35VdrLl

University of Georgia fraternity self-suspends after racist messages surface

Arianna Mbunwe, who was the target of some of the racist comments, is dissatisfied with the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter's self-suspension of operations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32O2N73

Study identifies innovative responses to pandemic school meal program disruption

A new study estimates that more than 1.15 billion breakfasts and lunches for low-income children were not served in school as a result of school closures between March 9 and May 1. States and school districts have developed innovative solutions to meet the nutritional needs of low-income children and respond to the rapidly growing food insecurity crisis, yet the number of replacement meals is likely far short of what they provided prior to the pandemic. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Hpu3Rj

Study identifies innovative responses to pandemic school meal program disruption

A new study estimates that more than 1.15 billion breakfasts and lunches for low-income children were not served in school as a result of school closures between March 9 and May 1. States and school districts have developed innovative solutions to meet the nutritional needs of low-income children and respond to the rapidly growing food insecurity crisis, yet the number of replacement meals is likely far short of what they provided prior to the pandemic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Hpu3Rj

Most homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze, study finds

A new study examined the effectiveness of common household fabrics in blocking droplets. Researchers tested the breathability and droplet-blocking ability of 11 common household fabrics, using a medical mask as a benchmark. The fabrics selected ranged from new and used garments, quilted cloths, bedsheets and dishcloth material. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ciKZnI

New way to halt leukemia relapse shown promising in mice

Drugs tackling chronic myelogenous leukemia have completely transformed prognoses of patients over the last couple of decades, with most cases going into remission. But drug resistance can occur, leading to relapses. Targeting the lipids involved in regulating part of a leukemia stem cell's life span offers a potential second route to defeat the disease -- and solid tumorous cancers as well. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kCyypF

Louisville police declare state of emergency as city braces for Breonna Taylor decision

A grand jury decision is expected soon on whether to charge three Louisville officers who fired shots during a March raid on Taylor's apartment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hNQkVn

Vulnerable GOP senator will vote for Supreme Court nominee, probably ensuring Trump nomination proceeds

Gardner, who is in a tough re-election campaign, is a key vote after Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins said they would against a hearing.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kGW44P

Three questions loom for Senate Republicans as court fight begins

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/2ZVGXMW

Your cells look young for their age, compared to a chimp's

Many humans live to see their 80s, some even reach 100. But chimpanzees rarely make it past 50, despite sharing 99% of our genetic code. While modern medicine has added years to human lifespans, a study points to a more ancient explanation why humans are the long-lived primate. Part of the secret to human longevity may lie in chemical changes to our DNA that slowed the rate of aging after human ancestors diverged from chimps. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RMXiPC

India’s big bicycle boom

With gyms and pools shut and health suddenly becoming priority, people around India turned to cycling during the coronavirus lockdown. How long will it last? from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/33SXToS

A daily fitness calendar towards better health

Working out, self care, eating ‘clean’, meditation — doing everything ‘right’ can get overwhelming for someone who has just started on the health journey. Here’s a day-by-day break-down to ease into the process with a little help from hashtags online from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3hR7ilu

Tropical Storm Beta to strike the South from Texas to Louisiana

Watches and warnings are posted for the Texas and Louisiana coastlines Monday morning as the region braces for flooding rain from Tropical Storm Beta. NBC's Morgan Chesky reports from Surfside Beach, Texas, and TODAY’s Al Roker talks about where the storm is headed as well as the wildfires out West. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FX6Rsy

GOP ‘willing to break the Supreme Court’ to replace Ginsburg, analyst says

NBC Capitol Hill correspondent Kasie Hunt tells TODAY that Republicans intend to “give it their all” to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat quickly, though not necessarily before the election. NBC news legal analyst Neal Katyal says, “It is crazy that just because Republicans are afraid they can’t win the presidential election, that they’re willing to break the Supreme Court in the process.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35R1beR

Groups work to recruit younger, bilingual poll workers amid coronavirus

For "the people you encounter when you come to vote to look like you and be able to communicate with you," reflects growing diversity, says Erica Soto Lamb from Power the Polls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZXXctb

Sudan to discuss removal from terror list as U.S. pushes closer Israel ties

The UAE and Bahrain have normalized relations with Israel in deals brokered by the U.S., and Washington has urged other Arab countries to follow suit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/341X0dJ

Peter King: Seahawks letting Russell Wilson cook could be recipe for MVP season

The Seahawks are letting Russell Wilson cook. The finished product could be an MVP season, writes Peter King. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/361MV2G

Watch: Ginsburg mourners build flower memorial outside Supreme Court

Mourners came to the Supreme Court to pay their respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, placing flowers around the perimeter of the building. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33N5BR9

Born to prevent war, United Nations at 75 faces deeply polarized world

Criticized for achieving scant results on its main mission of ensuring global peace, the U.N. remains the one place that member nations can meet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZUHHCa

The states with the best and worst census response rates

Many of the people who remain uncounted live in hard-to-reach areas with little to no access to the internet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32OBU31

September sales: Apple AirPods, Adidas sneakers, Away luggage and more

Take advantage of back-to-school sales and end of summer deals on work from home essentials, clothing and tech from Walmart, Kohls, Nordstrom and more from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jUy3qP

Seahawks stop Cam Newton, Patriots on final play to hold on for Sunday Night Football win

Cam Newton and the Patriots came up a few yards short on the final play of the game as the Seahawks held on for a 35-30 win on Sunday Night Football. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kxRYvY

Amal Clooney quits envoy role in protest of Britain's 'lamentable' Brexit legislation

Clooney said a U.K. bill that could go against law "threatens to embolden autocratic regimes that violate international law with devastating consequences all over the world." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32IoA00

Is F Factor Diet good for health?

This diet created by Tanya Zuckerbro combines high-fibre foods with lean protein at every meal from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2RKjWbr

The GOP is usually more fired up over SCOTUS. Now, polls say Democrats are.

Unlike in 2016, surveys this year have shown that Democrats are more energized by the court than GOP voters are — and that Biden is more trusted than Trump to pick justices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hJvhmB

Emmys 2020: The best moments from the (mostly) virtual ceremony

"Schitt's Creek" swept the comedy category. Jimmy Kimmel tossed off topical one-liners. The winners gave speeches from homes and hotels. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hOY09V

New body camera policy in New York after death of Daniel Prude

Local police will no longer determine when to release footage in cases where officers kill unarmed civilians, New York's attorney general said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hNWQeJ

Poll: Biden holds sizable lead over Trump among Latino voters

The 62 percent to 26 percent margin is less of an advantage than Hillary Clinton held at this point of the race in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RNjpFy

'Constitutional abuse': Biden challenges Senate Republicans in blistering Supreme Court speech

Biden said he was targeting Republicans "who know deep down what is right for the country and consistent with the Constitution." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3krEAJQ

Trump finds a new campaign message after Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death: 'Fill the seat'

President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina Saturday, a day after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 after a long fight with cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FCqgj1

Thai protesters challenge monarchy as demonstrations escalate

"Our greatest victory in the two days is to show that ordinary people like us can send a letter to royals," Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak, told the crowd. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35SFL0I

Key GOP senator comes out against pre-election SCOTUS vote

Murkowski and Susan Collins of Maine have said they would not vote for a Supreme Court nominee ahead of the election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RKaXqI

If the Kansas City Chiefs want to 'end racism,' they can start with their name

Just because the name isn't an overt racial slur doesn't mean it isn't an offensive misappropriation of term, used to commodify and dehumanize a people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZUS0pJ

If Republicans fill Ginsburg's vacancy, Democrats should pack the court — and more

Packing the court, ending the filibuster and giving Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood should all be on the table, if all norms are off the table. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35NP2r0

Secret documents show how North Korea launders money through U.S. banks

The documents convey a relentless effort by North Korea to penetrate the global financial system to skirt sanctions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZU8SwQ

Democrats say 2016 should be the standard for high court nominees in election year

“They made a new precedent," Hillary Clinton said Sunday about Senate Republicans, "and that new precedent, which they all defended incredibly passionately, is to wait for the next president.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZSAH8V

Hackers appear to leak personal data of 1,000 Belarusian police officers ahead of rally

“No one will remain anonymous even under a balaclava,” a statement distributed on opposition news channel said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35OQCJb

Pelosi won't rule out new impeachment to delay SCOTUS vote if Biden wins

"Well, we have our options," Pelosi told ABC's "This Week." "We have arrows in our quiver that I’m not about to discuss right now." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJiTGg

After a tumultuous month of news, Biden maintains national lead over Trump

Biden leads by 8 among registered voters in the newest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RJyXdO

Judge blocks Trump administration order to remove WeChat from app stores

The judge early Sunday stopped the Commerce Department from requiring Apple and Alphabet's Google to remove the Chinese-owned messaging app. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35RbPCj

Judge blocks Trump administration order to remove WeChat from app stores

The judge early Sunday stopped the Commerce Department from requiring Apple and Alphabet's Google to remove the Chinese-owned messaging app. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35RbPCj

The female face of Belarusian protests: How women rose against Lukashenko

From the weekly protests to the leaders organizing and calling for change, Belarusian women have had a strong presence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hRbBxg

For musicians, the stigma of 'pay to play' has eased in light of the pandemic

“What we lack in rock ‘n’ roll energy, we make up for in intimacy and humor,” Band of Heathens frontman Gordy Quist said of livestreamed private concerts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33I9eI9

Puerto Rico sees more pain, little progress 3 years after Hurricane Maria

"I can tell you that Puerto Rico's recovery, if it can be called that, didn't come thanks to the government," said a community social worker on the island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZTthCc

These Confederate statues were removed. But where did they go?

More than 130 Confederate monuments and other historic statues were taken down across three dozen states amid a wave of protests and calls for racial justice over the past four months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3chIySr

Climate change has inflicted more damage on the U.S. military than Iranian missiles

Among the Pentagon's fears is that weather-related catastrophes could mean it has to commit most of its resources to disaster relief missions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33HHzXH

Chaos, fear and doubt: Two weeks in, Detroit parents question tough choices about school

"My patience for home-schooling has left the building," one exasperated parent said as she implored her children's school to let her kids return to class. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kz4F9I

'A crisis of humanity': Migrants take on treacherous journey from France to Britain

"I was so scared," said one Bangladeshi migrant, who made his way from France to the U.K. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hIziYt

Why the Emmys should give 'Schitt's Creek' the swan song it deserves

Woudn't it be nice for the underdog to come out on top for once? Especially when that underdog is as kind-hearted, funny, and beautifully representative as this show is. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mDqgzO

Bikefest in Lake of the Ozarks expected to draw thousands, spurring virus concerns

“I know I should be wearing a mask, but I’m not too concerned about it," said one attendee of the five-day festival that attracts motorcycle riders from around the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32MgeEt

'A perfect storm': Why a California wildfire continues to elude firefighters

“It’s been a stressful week,” said Monrovia resident Anna Howie. “I don’t think I’ve gotten three or four hours of sleep each night.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kxBPXj

Voters say Ginsburg's death has reshaped the election — they're just not sure how

Republicans think it will turn out the base. Democrats say it will further motivate their supporters. Undecided voters say they always knew a vacant Supreme Court seat was a possibility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32LfOhJ

Trump says he has given approval to TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart

Speaking to reporters as he left for a rally in North Carolina, the president said he had approved the deal "in concept." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33M6RDY

Louisville federal buildings close as city awaits state findings on Breonna Taylor

Federal officials have not announced why at least two buildings are closing to the public, but there is anticipation of a possible announcement on the Breonna Taylor investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hMGwuG

'The numbers don't lie': Masks help curb infections, officials say

"Masks work. Physical distancing works. And the number don't lie," Indiana governor says about the state's declining new cases of coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hM8y9u

Fact check: Echoing Trump, Barr misleads on voter fraud to attack expanded vote-by-mail

The attorney general's remarks have worried civil rights advocates who fear the Justice Department will selectively enforce voting laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FVP2tS

Future of the Iran nuclear deal could depend on 2020 election outcome

President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal, but Biden helped introduce it — U.S.-Iran relations stand at a crucial crossroads. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3caL0tY

'This isn't politics': Doctor who urged mask-wearing dies of Covid-19

"She'd say, 'Look folks, this isn't politics. This is science,'" a colleague said of Dr. Rebecca Shadowen, who was hospitalized for four months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35M9s3H

Trump's Covid-19 vaccine timeline is seriously wishful thinking. Here's why.

Creating a safe vaccine is just one step. We then need to distribute it to a huge number of Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FVKZha

'Notorious RBG:' Ginsburg transcended the court to become a pop culture icon

The spontaneous outpouring of grief across the country spoke to Ginsburg’s influence and devotion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kBKM25

Obama on filling Ginsburg's seat: Apply rules with consistency

"A basic principle of the law — and of everyday fairness — is that we apply rules with consistency, and not based on what’s convenient or advantageous in the moment," Obama wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hLnVPq

Spanish-language disinformation intensifies among Florida Latinos, worrying Democrats

A slew of YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook clips link Democrats to outlandish conspiracy theories. "People start to believe it or they completely tune out," an analyst said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ceDNcs

Andrea Mitchell on Ginsburg's conquering spirit

An appreciation by Andrea Mitchell: The justice could not be conquered by unfairness or fazed by illness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cgH9f0

Biden says Senate should wait to replace Ginsburg, Trump lowers flags at White House

Ginsburg's death is likely to set off a fierce political battle over filling her seat on the nine-person Supreme Court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ktDld4

'A devastating loss for justice and equality': Hillary Clinton on the passing of Ginsburg

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Rachel Maddow about the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Rush Bader Ginsburg and her significance to the cause of women's equality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSr801

'We all have our stories about Ruth Bader Ginsburg': Andrea Mitchell remembers the Justice

NBC News' Andrea Mitchell chokes up remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RGHX36

Read the Supreme Court's announcement of Justice Ginsburg's death

Justice Ginsburg's death was announced Friday by the Supreme Court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iLk86i

Neal Katyal on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death: A loss for America, ‘a true American hero’

Neal Katyal on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "This is a loss for America. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a true American hero in every sense of the word." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZQHgIY

Sen. Booker: Ginsburg a 'true soldier for justice for women's rights'

Sen. Cory Booker reacts to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away at age 87. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2REnDzB

McConnell: I will fill Ginsburg's seat with Trump's nominee. Schumer says don't dare.

It remains unclear whether Republicans would have the votes to make a new appointment before Nov. 3. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RLTWwd

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish: Not to have Donald Trump choose replacement

"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," Ruth Bader Ginsburg told her granddaughter, Clara Spera, in the days before her death, NPR reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FRuNxs

'She just died?': Trump reacts to Justice Ginsburg's passing

While leaving a campaign rally in Minnesota, President Trump appears to learn from reporters that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35SuMo2

Remembering the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

From being rejected for a clerkship to her appointment the nation's highest bench, look back at the remarkable life of the Supreme Court's second woman Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Oghjr

Ginsburg's death throws a chaotic presidential year into greater turmoil

The news stands to reshape the Court and 2020 election, as Senate GOP leader vows to confirm Trump's nominee while Democrats warn against it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hSp3Bf

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

The court said the Ginsburg died "surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iIUwqw

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

The court said the Ginsburg died "surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iIUwqw

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

The court said the Ginsburg died "surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iIUwqw

Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces new fraud charges

“We couldn't say it better ourselves – the behavior alleged today is indeed fraudulent – guaranteed,” FBI Assistant Director Bill Sweeney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33HBCdi

'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77

The film differs from the novel, but Groom has said "they did an excellent job" on the 1994 movie that won six Oscars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hFnuX1

'Everyone could hear it': Milwaukee woman gunned down near child taking online class

The brother of Michelle Blackmon, 52, has been arrested and charged with her murder, authorities said from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZMLsJS

Dueling Trump, Biden events in swing states sets tone for upcoming debates

Trump is in a tough re-election battle with national polls showing him lagging behind Biden as Nov. 3 quickly approaches. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c9Dpvs

Federal judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail

“The states have demonstrated the defendants are involved in a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service," said Washington District Judge Stanley Bastian. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kwmHt9

'Ching chong! You have Chinese virus!': 25 percent of Asian American youths have been victims of racist bullying, report says

A group of high school students interviewed nearly 1,000 young Asian Americans to explore how youths are dealing with the pandemic-fueled rise in racism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FvbNW3

Work from home or return to the office? How Wall Street and Silicon Valley agree — and disagree — on the topic.

Oxford shirt in the office or hoodie at home? Significant cultural differences separate the tech titans from their finance brethren, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hGLglx

Louisville city council votes 'no confidence' in mayor for handling of Breonna Taylor case

The council did not ask the mayor to resign but rather listed a number of policy goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32CQ3QG

Yosemite National Park closes as wildfires scorch West Coast

The federal government-run air quality monitor, Airnow.gov, showed that pollutant levels in the park were so high they exceeded the site’s index. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H4WqDW

Colorado officer who pointed gun at doctor's head on his own property suspended 1 week

Officer Justin Henderson will also be required to attend de-escalation training, an Aurora Police Department spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32DSnXy

10 in quarantine after fan at Chiefs game tests positive for Covid-19

The team credits safety measures with helping limit potential exposure to others who attended the NFL season opener last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35LJ6P3

Garment workers, paid by the piece, say they'll fight to change the system

"In the garment industry, there's a lot of exploitation and a lot of wage theft," said Santa Son, who has worked sewing clothing for over 15 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZObaO7

Appeals court challenges claim that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants

When a lawyer for the group accused the school of racial stereotyping against Asian American applicants, a judge interrupted and questioned the basis of the claim. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RECf1P

A scientific first: How psychedelics bind to key brain cell receptor

For the first time, scientists solved the high-resolution structure of these compounds when they are actively bound to the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor on the surface of brain cells. This discovery is already leading to the exploration of more precise compounds that could eliminate hallucinations but still have strong therapeutic effects. Psilocybin - the psychedelic compound in mushrooms - has already been granted breakthrough status by the FDA to treat depression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iKkMkg

Scientists discover what happens in our brains when we make educated guesses

Researchers have identified how cells in our brains work together to join up memories of separate experiences, allowing us to make educated guesses in everyday life. By studying both human and mouse brain activity, they report that this process happens in a region of the brain called the hippocampus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EaCWwA

Curve at tip of shoes eases movement but may lead to weaker muscles, problems

The scientists found that the more curved a toe spring is, the less power the foot inside the shoe has to exert when pushing off from the ground while walking. That means foot muscles are doing less work, and this, the researchers hypothesize, may have consequences such as less endurance and make people more susceptible to medical conditions like plantar fasciitis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hEyLac

Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the body's core clock

For the first time, scientists have studied the early effects of time-restricted feeding on the daily periodic oscillations of metabolites and genes in muscle, and metabolites in blood. The findings find that time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle's core clock, and opens the door to more research on how these observed changes improve health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mz616r

A scientific first: How psychedelics bind to key brain cell receptor

For the first time, scientists solved the high-resolution structure of these compounds when they are actively bound to the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor on the surface of brain cells. This discovery is already leading to the exploration of more precise compounds that could eliminate hallucinations but still have strong therapeutic effects. Psilocybin - the psychedelic compound in mushrooms - has already been granted breakthrough status by the FDA to treat depression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iKkMkg

Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the body's core clock

For the first time, scientists have studied the early effects of time-restricted feeding on the daily periodic oscillations of metabolites and genes in muscle, and metabolites in blood. The findings find that time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle's core clock, and opens the door to more research on how these observed changes improve health. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mz616r

Potential target identified for migraine therapy

Researchers have identified the protein GLT-1 as the neurotransmitter glutamate transporter in the brain that is related to cortical spreading depression, a pathological condition that underlies migraines. The researchers found that mice lacking GLT-1, but not other glutamate receptors, were more susceptible to cortical spreading depression than were controls. GLT-1 might therefore be a potential target for migraine therapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EbRR9P

Mask protests in Kentucky as court hears arguments on governor's Covid restrictions

The state's Republican attorney general is challenging Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's coronavirus restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZMV9I2

Ex-officer indicted for fatally shooting Texas woman whose dog ran at him

A Tarrant County grand jury indicted former Arlington police officer Ravinder Singh on a charge of criminally negligent homicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hIc44X

Potential target identified for migraine therapy

Researchers have identified the protein GLT-1 as the neurotransmitter glutamate transporter in the brain that is related to cortical spreading depression, a pathological condition that underlies migraines. The researchers found that mice lacking GLT-1, but not other glutamate receptors, were more susceptible to cortical spreading depression than were controls. GLT-1 might therefore be a potential target for migraine therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EbRR9P

First volume of Obama's memoir coming out on Nov. 17

The 768-page book, titled "A Promised Land," is an "honest accounting" of his campaign and time in office, the ex-president says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33BeKMB

Water bottle from Navalny's Russian hotel room contained Novichok traces, associates say

Navalny’s team said German investigators found Novichok traces on “the ordinary plastic water bottle” from a hotel room he was staying in last month from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BkSFs

Apple’s watchOS 7: Go to bed, please

The journalist takes a deep dive into the intricacies of watchOS 7’s sleep tracker, available on Apple Watch Series 3 and up from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2RGuBnn

I tried it: I used a weighted blanket to stress less and sleep better

Weighted blankets are surging in popularity thanks to their ability to relieve stress and improve sleep. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MsSVYd

As India's virus cases rise, so do questions over death toll

“We are undercounting deaths by an unknown factor,” said Dr. T. Jacob John, a retired virologist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32G3yPH

Head of Libya's Tripoli government says he wants to quit

"I declare my sincere desire to hand over my duties to the next executive authority no later than the end of October," Fayez al-Sarraj said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kpAiT9

Could Trump's economic message land with Latinos?

In some corners of the Latino community, the president's economic message appears to be giving him an opening where it matters most six weeks before the election — at the margins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hIjmWe

Younger voters choose Biden over Trump — but they're not wild about either

A new poll analysis shows major gaps by race and gender among Generation Z and millennial voters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35NMB7J

Their story touched a pope: Retired Italian couple buried together after dying of Covid-19

Within days of Giuseppe Chiodi's coming down with the flu, his wife became ill. Within days, Covid-19 had killed them both. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35HtImY

Hoverboard-riding dentist sentenced to 12 years for Medicaid fraud

Seth Lookhart was convicted of Medicaid fraud and other crimes after video of his hoverboard stunt went viral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kqnagF

Barr blasts his own DOJ prosecutors, equates them to preschoolers and 'headhunters'

Barr also said too much deference is given to career prosecutors in remarks likely to further strain relations between Barr and some of the Justice Department’s longtime attorneys. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RAZXfa

Big Ten reverses field, set to play football this autumn after all

The conference had said in August that it would postpone the season because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kpLO10

Netflix's 'The Devil All the Time' is bloody Oscar bait — with a depressing takeaway

"The Devil All the Time" believes itself to be making serious points about human horrors, but it's difficult to figure out where the bloodshed ends and the message begins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kmw5zC

No emergency training for crew on California dive boat where fire killed 34

The cause of the fire on the the Conception remains undetermined, the NTSB said. Thirty-four people died in the fire off the Southern California coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZIqzzo

Mizzou president unblocks students on Twitter after backlash and lawsuit threat

“While the university continues to boast that they have the best journalism school they are also silencing the voices of students and student journalists," one student said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iG1vjV

One of two Los Angeles deputies injured in apparent ambush is released from hospital

“He has a long road ahead for recovery," Los Angeles' sheriff said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ALMgs

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

A multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling SARS-CoV-2 during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease severity, with the bulk of the evidence pointing to a much bigger role for T cells than antibodies. A weak or uncoordinated immune response, on the other hand, predicts a poor disease outcome. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ft9nas

As pandemic progressed, people's perceived risks went up

A recent study documents how personal risk assessment and protective behaviors are linked. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hFdIEr

Replicating a genome starts with a twist, a pinch, and a bit of a dance

DNA replication begins with a set of proteins -- the Origin of Replication Complex (ORC). Researchers published images of the human ORC in exquisite detail, showing how it changes shapes in dramatic ways as it assembles around DNA. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c8dxjN

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

A multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling SARS-CoV-2 during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease severity, with the bulk of the evidence pointing to a much bigger role for T cells than antibodies. A weak or uncoordinated immune response, on the other hand, predicts a poor disease outcome. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ft9nas

As pandemic progressed, people's perceived risks went up

A recent study documents how personal risk assessment and protective behaviors are linked. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hFdIEr

Replicating a genome starts with a twist, a pinch, and a bit of a dance

DNA replication begins with a set of proteins -- the Origin of Replication Complex (ORC). Researchers published images of the human ORC in exquisite detail, showing how it changes shapes in dramatic ways as it assembles around DNA. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c8dxjN

She survived a KKK church bombing that killed four girls. Now she wants an apology.

Sarah Collins Rudolph “never received an apology, support, medical care, counseling or any kind of help or acknowledgement from the state for her injuries," a letter says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZMxCae

By taking part in unconventional races, Mumbai-based ‘Bombay Running’ is setting new bars

Mumbai-based Bombay Running on taking up unconventional races like The Speed Project to try and set the bar for running communities across India from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/33FldX4

New report slams Boeing and FAA for ‘horrific’ mistakes over 737 Max

A new Congressional report is out slamming Boeing and the FAA over the two deadly plane crashes involving the 737 Max aircraft that killed 346 people within five months. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E6EM1F

U.S. Postal Service sends wrong info to Utah residents about mail voting

The gaffe comes as the USPS has been under fire for not doing all it can to help in the upcoming election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32A9mtR

Ohio judge blows up GOP plan to allow only 1 ballot box in each county

The limitation in the battleground state is arbitrary and unreasonable, the court said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mqiRDV

Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, dies at 94

“My dad’s wisdom, generosity, empathy, and humility had a huge influence on people around the world,” Bill Gates wrote in a tribute. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mqGCvx

Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama, threatening record floods

This year's U.S. hurricane season has already been one of the busiest on record, as forecasters almost run through the alphabet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BC8dD

Livestreams, cooking shows and splashy ads: YouTube is a 2020 political battlefield

Digital strategists for various political campaigns are exploring ways to seep political discussion deeper into YouTube's niche audiences. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H7goOv

Expert shopping: Ergonomic office chairs

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

The 'Cuties' controversy is a way for conservatives to make common cause with QAnon

Maïmouna Doucouré’s coming-of-age film critiques our culture of female commodification in which girls feel pressured to participate. It's not an ad for it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33NzocH

Native Americans reclaim history 400 years after Mayflower landing

“We think there's an opportunity here to really sort of set the record straight,” said Steven Peters, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32zt4pB

Best new products: Hand sanitizer, air purifiers and face masks

Looking for practical gadgets and items to help make 2020 a little easier? Shop the best new products of the week, available at Walmart, Amazon and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZGaRVF

Survey finds 'shocking' lack of Holocaust knowledge among millennials and Gen Z

Sixty-three percent of those surveyed did not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. Over half of those thought the toll was under 2 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E4TqGy

Federal officer shot outside Phoenix courthouse

One person was in custody, and a motive is unclear. The officer's injuries are not life-threatening. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32w3ZvM

Study connects hormones we're born with to lifetime risk for immunological diseases

Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan State University researchers that links connections between specific hormones present before and after birth with immune response and lifelong immunological disease development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hAutQQ

Microsoft launches xCloud gaming: What to know

Microsoft introduces itself in the cloud gaming space with xCloud for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, aligning itself to compete with Sony. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZG3OvW

Study connects hormones we're born with to lifetime risk for immunological diseases

Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan State University researchers that links connections between specific hormones present before and after birth with immune response and lifelong immunological disease development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hAutQQ

Future autonomous machines may build trust through emotion

Research has extended the state-of-the-art in autonomy by providing a more complete picture of how actions and nonverbal signals contribute to promoting cooperation. Researchers suggested guidelines for designing autonomous machines such as robots, self-driving cars, drones and personal assistants that will effectively collaborate with Soldiers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35St8TF

Trump claimed he 'up-played' the coronavirus, despite being on tape saying otherwise

The ABC News town hall is one of the few moments the president has had to interact with undecided voters in a moderated setting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RBsVLT

49ers seek to ban fan who sent racist messages to Cardinals' Budda Baker

Baker posted what appeared to be Instagram messages from a user identified only as “niners8” that referred to Baker as a slave and called him the N-word. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iDeTFB

'Knocking on our door': Wildfire closing in on historic California observatory

The Bobcat Fire was within 500 feet of the observatory where pioneering astronomer Edwin Hubble made historic discoveries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FB6rsf

'He's a fool': Biden mocks Trump accusation that he's on drugs

The president, who's called for Biden to take a drug test before they debate in two weeks, said Tuesday he thought his Democratic rival was "taking something." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kdTzqG

Will Amazon's new luxury online store be fashion's savior — or archenemy?

The pandemic has had a particularly harsh impact on luxury retail, which relies on in-store personal service and a tactile experience. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iyPw81

Search continues for Oregon man missing from campground since early August

Michael Bryson, 27, of Eugene, Oregon, was last seen at Hobo Camp Campground near Dorena, Oregon in the early morning hours of August 5, 2020. He reportedly wandered away from a group of friends who were partying at the campground and has not been seen since. His camping gear was left behind and he hasn’t accessed his bank account. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hxuoNZ

Two amino acids are the Marie Kondo of molecular liquid phase separation

Biologists have identified unique roles for the amino acids arginine and lysine in contributing to molecule liquid phase properties and their regulation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bXTi8q

Glass tables can cause life-threatening injuries

Faulty glass in tables can cause life-threatening injuries, according to a new study, which provides evidence that stricter federal regulations are needed to protect consumers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZDkmoz

Cannabis farms are a modern slavery 'blind spot' for UK police, study suggests

Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk are often victims of trafficking and 'debt bondage' - yet many are not recognized as such by police, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33sPDeZ

Nurse questions medical care, operations on detainees at immigration jail in Georgia

“These immigrant women, I don’t think they really, totally, all the way understand this is what’s going to happen depending on who explains it to them,” said the nurse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3it5j8a

Israel, Arab states set to sign Trump-brokered deals in White House ceremony

UAE and Bahrain are the third and fourth Arab states to normalize ties with Israel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H3u2Cg

Navalny shares first photo from Berlin hospital after alleged poisoning

"I still can’t do many things, but yesterday I could breathe by myself the whole day,” Navalny said in his first Instagram post since falling ill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FBd8tV

White House blocks Navarro from testifying before Congress about ventilator contract

Democrats say the now-cancelled deal would have wasted an "astonishing" $500 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c1HX7g

The lost art of breathing right

Experts remind us of basic breathing techniques we’ve forgotten from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/35IOR0d

Trump's deals among Israel, the UAE and Bahrain further oppression, not peace

The agreements reflect a geopolitical alliance among repressive regimes to expand the U.S. sphere of influence in the Middle East. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35EhPOM

Trump is trying to flip Minnesota. He'll need the Iron Range.

The historically blue area with a tradition of organized labor surprised the country when it swung for Trump in 2016. He will need to expand that margin this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZDNWu9

Russia's ruling party loses majority in seats targeted by Navalny

Supporters of Navalny, who is being treated in Berlin after a suspected poisoning by a nerve agent, made rare gains in Siberia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmtmrE

Some kneel, some stand, some stay in locker room for 2 anthems on NFL's opening Sunday

The racial justice protests have changed the game since Colin Kaepernick first kneeled during the national anthem in 2016 to protest systemic racism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33pQ5uh

Facebook unveils new climate initiative, but won't change policy on misinformation

Facebook has also announced that its own global operations will achieve net zero carbon emissions and be 100 percent supported by renewable energy this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c1iQ4h

Misconduct drives most wrongful convictions — and affects Black people most, report says

“If Black lives matter, then how is this still going on?” one lawyer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iwo7TX

Misconduct drives most wrongful convictions — and affects Black people most, report says

“If Black lives matter, then how is this still going on?” one lawyer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iwo7TX

Newsom gently confronts Trump on climate, but others in his administration aren't so gentle

The California governor dropped his fiery tone on climate change as he engaged Trump in a respectful conversation in which both men lauded their relationship.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ixlmSw

Smoke from deadly wildfires can be seen on other side of country

The fires burning on the West Coast is producing smoke that was seen in Virginia and New York skies on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kjhJA1

With support from other groups lagging, Trump makes push for Latino voters in campaign home stretch

Trump's campaign says it sees an opportunity to win over Latinos with his message on crime and the economy, setting aside his immigration tough talk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3moTbaw

Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks

Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk. 'Hostility is a personality trait that includes being sarcastic, cynical, resentful, impatient or irritable.' from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mfHOSi

Combining two precision medicines can treat drug-resistant cancers

Launching a dual-pronged attack on tumours using a combination of two innovative precision medicines could treat patients with multiple common cancers, a new clinical trial shows. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FBxlzM

Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks

Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk. 'Hostility is a personality trait that includes being sarcastic, cynical, resentful, impatient or irritable.' from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mfHOSi

Combining two precision medicines can treat drug-resistant cancers

Launching a dual-pronged attack on tumours using a combination of two innovative precision medicines could treat patients with multiple common cancers, a new clinical trial shows. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FBxlzM

Sheriff's condemnation of kneeling during anthem causes a stir

"I will bow (or kneel) for one entity and one entity only — my God," Sheriff Kevin Tolson said on the York County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35HkE1z

Facebook to take down false arson posts

The rumors apparently inspired some Oregonians to set up checkpoints. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DZk6IT

TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue

Research has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3homZ3u

Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets