Ortho Neuro disorders

An analysis of 4.4 million student test scores showed most children fell short in math — and the most vulnerable students likely fell further behind. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KNgXic

After historic meeting, Cuba slams protesters, dashes hopes for dialogue

After Cuba's vice minister of culture met with activists in a groundbreaking meeting, Cuba's president called the activists' protests "an imperial reality show." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39CcbOO

'Hacker collective' member sentenced to nearly 8 years

Timothy Dalton Vaughn, now 22, was accused in threats to dozens of schools, a bogus plane hijacking claim and an attempt to extort a California business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36oP8Fl

A brief guide to Giving Tuesday

When is Giving Tuesday? The day after Cyber Monday, bringing to an end a series of shopping days — including Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o968p8

Microfluidic system with cell-separating powers may unravel how novel pathogens attack

To develop effective therapeutics against pathogens, scientists need to first uncover how they attack host cells. An efficient way to conduct these investigations on an extensive scale is through high-speed screening tests called assays. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37mae6C

Controversial White House coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas to resign

Atlas, who has no infectious disease background, has spread misinformation about the virus and downplayed its seriousness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g4vlhT

Body of missing Instagram influencer Alexis Sharkey found on Texas road

There were no visible wounds to the body and a cause of death hadn't yet been determined for the 26-year-old, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fZdloT

Mel Gibson is great in the awful 'Fatman.' That doesn't make it easier to watch.

The actor once blacklisted for his bigotry appears to be attempting a comeback. His talent remains — as do the memories of why he stopped gracing screens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JmQtUt

Artist or aliens? Mystery surrounds Utah monolith's appearance and disappearance

The structure vanished over the weekend, adding allure to the mystery behind who made it and how it got to a remote canyon in Utah. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HUu7sN

David Chang donating to hospitality workers after historic 'Millionaire' win

The Momofuku chef, the first celebrity to win the top prize, will support hospitality workers with his $1 million win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fPq2me

Artist or aliens? Mystery surrounds Utah monolith's appearance and disappearance

The structure vanished over the weekend, adding allure to the mystery behind who made it and how it got to a remote canyon in Utah. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HUu7sN

Study shows strong links between music and math, reading achievement

A music educator thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad factors that might have influenced previous ones - race, income, education, etc. -- he could disprove the notion of a link between students' musical and mathematical achievement. Nope. His new study showed statistically significant associations between the two at both the individual and the school-district levels. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lkWSwt

COVID-19 shutdowns disproportionately affected low-income black households

Researchers report that low-income Black households experienced greater job loss, more food and medicine insecurity, and higher indebtedness in the early months of COVID-19 compared to white or Latinx low-income households. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VjynoT

Congress returns to face funding deadline, pressure on coronavirus aid

Congress must pass government funding before a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36jYqCs

Shooting at Mississippi biker club leaves at least 11 wounded

Police in Grenada, a city 100 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, said no deaths have been reported, and no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmrizF

Biden to receive his first presidential daily briefing

Biden has not received the briefing because the Trump administration delayed approving the transition process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oc2Y3M

Moderna submits vaccine for approval, says trial shows 100% efficacy against 'severe' Covid

Recent vaccine developments have been met with optimism among scientists and stock markets, but experts also urge caution until more data is released. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36mR5lH

Record-setting 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ends

There were a record 30 named storms, 12 of which made landfall, surpassing the record of 28 named storms in 2005. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36nyaHz

Iran buries slain nuclear scientist and vows to continue his work

Iran's Defense minister said the killing would make Iranians “more united, more determined” to continue the scientist's work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mm3aNB

Almost a year after the pandemic began, 35,000 Australians remain stranded abroad

Australians are "exposed to potentially unnecessary restrictions on their rights and freedoms," the head of the country's Human Rights Commission said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HWVLW8

Jon Ossoff lost the first high-profile race of the Trump era. Can he win the last one?

As a 30-year-old first-time candidate, Jon Ossoff became an overnight sensation in a 2017 congressional special election. Now, he could tip the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39oPjT2

Highlights: Packers take control of NFC North, rout Bears on SNF

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers had no issues with the Bears defense as they took a strangle-hold on the NFC North with a 41-25 Sunday Night Football win over Chicago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37fEe3Y

Moving or redecorating to work remote? Make sure your boss and Uncle Sam chip in

The U.S. has never seen remote work at the scale it's being done today. And since it can benefit employers and the broader society, the costs should be shared. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JdYb3k

These Trump loyalists have infiltrated Washington. Biden ignores them at his peril.

As we begin working to reinforce the democratic norms Trump has broken, Congress and the American public must scrutinize the personnel he leaves behind. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mgZNrb

Primary care offices struggling to survive during Covid-19

The financial fallout of the pandemic is reducing access to health care, especially in rural areas already short on doctors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmb3SZ

Primary care offices struggling to survive during Covid-19

The financial fallout of the pandemic is reducing access to health care, especially in rural areas already short on doctors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmb3SZ

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year should come as no surprise

"It's probably the word by which we'll refer to this period in the future," editor at large Peter Sokolowski said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lpZyZr

Jon Ossoff lost the first high-profile race of the Trump era. Can he win the last one?

Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are officially here

Walmart just discounted thousands of products, including Dyson vacuums, Google Nest, Apple AirPods and more for Cyber Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VeWWD4

Biden expected to name Neera Tanden, Cecilia Rouse to economic team

Tanden, his expected nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, was criticized by both the left and right. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ml54hB

GameStop's Cyber Monday sale just went live: What to know

GameStop has kicked off its week-long Cyber Monday sale, offering early discounts across video games and gaming accessories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qfczJ1

Deep in Trump country, Nevada's first openly gay, Latino mayor leads a blue-leaning city

“It just goes to show you that rural America and rural Nevada aren’t just monoliths," said Daniel Corona, mayor of West Wendover. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33qpDlb

Biden fractures foot while playing with dog

The president-elect will likely have to wear a walking boot for several weeks, his doctor said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmnLBh

Six young people sued 33 countries over climate change — their case just cleared a major hurdle

"We only have one planet and I like it very much. ... We have no other place to go," said André Oliveira, 12. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fVnUJK

Big promises, bigger debts: Uber leaves trail of misery in Kenya

"When you have a family to feed, kids to pay school fees for, rents to pay, a loan to pay and your work is too much and exploitative, what happens?" a driver said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JuZqur

Surveillance video released after 'unprovoked attacks' in Massachusetts

One victim said he suffered a fractured skull after he was hit with a bat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36gdp0i

Supreme Court set to hear arguments on Trump plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from census

The president is trying to "punish" immigrant-rich states, said N.Y.'s attorney general, who is suing the administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ve0Nk7

'World's loneliest elephant' starts trip to sanctuary in Cambodia

Kaavan, who languished alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to the much-needed company of other elephants. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VeCfax

Fauci warns Thanksgiving travel could make current Covid surge worse

“What we expect, unfortunately, as we go for the next couple of weeks into December, is that we might see a surge superimposed on the surge we are already in," Fauci said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36iSSrP

America was a traumatized nation even before Covid. We need to start healing.

America has long been suffering from chronic dysfunction and disorder, and 2020 has seen that reach a crescendo. But there are signs change is coming. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fOF77G

Mysterious monolith in rural Utah has vanished, officials say

"We have received credible reports that the illegally installed structure, referred to as the 'monolith' has been removed," officials said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VhEVUK

Big Trump rallies didn't correlate to votes

Many saw the rallies as a sign of big enthusiasm for Trump, but the data suggest the visits did not produce the desired impact for the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ljN5H1

How this rapper quit his music career to start a cat rescue

“I think something as selfless as rescue could be an example to the world of unity and working together,” said Sterling Davis, a.k.a. the TrapKing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33rm12u

Covid-19 kills Polish newsman who defied Nazis

"We thought he would live forever," a friend said of Krawiec, who was 101 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lhlINB

Viral TikToks offer firsthand accounts of vaccine trials, debunk misinformation

"People are genuinely having real conversations and people are asking questions and I think that’s kind of magic,” Kate Bredbenner said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lnmYP7

The most important relationship in D.C.? Biden and McConnell have a history

The Democratic president-elect and the inscrutable GOP Senate leader have a "yin and yang" dynamic that could get deals done. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HMyC8z

Depression, WWII, now Covid: The Silent Generation is getting the worst of history, again

As we might expect from their name, they’re not complaining. But that doesn’t mean they don't need our support or that they have nothing to say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3q58pUd

2020 taught me to stop being nice, which is how I ended up yelling at a nun

This has been a year for rethinking my affability. Which is how I found myself screaming at a nun. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36hY2nS

Will giving Happy the elephant human rights actually make her happy?

A legal case is asking the courts to grant limited legal personhood to one elephant. But there might be a better way to change her life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HQ27Xe

New Mexico promised its students free college. Then oil prices tanked.

Widely touted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the plan couldn't survive blows from the energy markets, Covid-19 and a reluctant Legislature. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lhPpOw

On Tennyson Street in Denver, mom-and-pop shops are dying amid Covid-19

Others are barely hanging on, and residents fear the pandemic will hasten its gentrification. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39pJFjC

Police arrest 150 in anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine protests in London

Police officers led several people away in handcuffs after protesters ignored requests to disperse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39oDyMk

'Good riddance': Tech's flight from San Francisco is a relief to some advocates

Software engineers, CEOs and venture capitalists have chosen to jump from the Bay Area to places such as Denver, Miami and Austin, Texas. Some San Francisco residents are fine with it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JrDY9D

David Prowse, towering actor who played Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' dies aged 85

"A loving husband, father and grandfather. May the force be with him, always!" his agent said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37lZiGd

David Prowse, towering actor who played Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' dies aged 85

"A loving husband, father and grandfather. May the force be with him, always!" his agent said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37lZiGd

The depressing reality connecting Meghan's royal miscarriage and my abortion

Birth isn’t a romantic act dependent on a few graceful pushes. Not every pregnancy ends with a baby. Not every person who gets pregnant wants to be. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qa8Ooc

Pennsylvania high court nixes mail-in ballot challenge

The plaintiffs lacked "due diligence" in a claim that could have disenfranchised millions of voters, the state Supreme Court said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JpbJZc

Pennsylvania high court nixes mail-in ballot challenge

The plaintiffs lacked "due diligence" in a claim that could have disenfranchised millions of voters, the state Supreme Court said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JpbJZc

Protesters clash with police at Paris protest against police violence

A majority of thousands of demonstrators marched peacefully against a bill that would make it a crime to circulate images of officers in certain circumstances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fKz7ww

After rare protest in Cuba, artists say the government agrees to future talks

Protests and meetings between government officials and people who dissent are rare in communist-run Cuba. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36gMQrO

Vanderbilt University senior Sarah Fuller makes college football history as kicker

"Sarah Fuller. Remember the name," the Vanderbilt Football team tweeted alongside a photo of Fuller wearing her "Play like a girl" helmet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39pKE3c

New York City's first Black mayor David Dinkins remembered as 'a warrior' in Harlem tribute

Dinkins "knew how to fight without picking up a gun. His words were his bullets and we must learn from that today," said New York Assemblywoman Inez Dickens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33rz0kt

Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience

In a study on mice scientists pinpoint specific areas of the brain that individually promote patience through the action of serotonin. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fICJiF

Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American

Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., is elevated as U.S. is examining race relations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3q52IWp

U.S. air travel hit post-March peak on day before Thanksgiving

The 1.1 million travelers on Wednesday was the most passengers screened by the TSA since March 16, when 1.25 million passengers crossed its checkpoints. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o2J0sw

How 'Saved by the Bell' star Josie Totah is redefining the high school mean girl

The 19-year-old transgender actress plays a popular Bayside student on the new Peacock reboot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JnLJO8

In Covid-19 regulations case, Sotomayor dissent claps back at Supreme Court majority

The high court’s ruling, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote, will “will only exacerbate the Nation’s suffering.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V7LEAF

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller set to become the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller could become the first woman to play in a “Power 5” football game. Why didn't she receive the same attention on the soccer field? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jf78co

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Hsieh recently retired from Zappos after 20 years leading the company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39r3AhY

Iran's supreme leader vows retaliation for assassination of leading scientist

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would continue the "scientific and technological" work of scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fIome9

In 2020, Obamacare proves it's a survivor during a time of need

Between February and June, an estimated 14.6 million people lost their employee-sponsored health insurance. Elements of Obamacare helped shore up those losses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KNk35X

Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year?

Europe's nations are struggling to reconcile cold medical advice with a tradition that calls for big gatherings in often poorly ventilated rooms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37fxtiD

In 2020, Obamacare proves it's a survivor during a time of need

NFL orders all facilities to close next Monday and Tuesday

In anticipation of the expected spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving weekend, the NFL has issued a mandate for next week: All facilities will close on Monday and Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o1Mlrv

A Covid vaccine can save America. Or a vocal minority could ruin everything.

As vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca/Oxford University head into the final stretch, a number of questions remain, including how the public will respond to their release. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HKDECx

New Jersey officials issue new plea for information in 2001 murder of Michelle Howard

Michelle Howard, 32, was last seen by her family on November 24, 2001 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On November 26, her body was found lying on the side of the road on Estelle Avenue, in Mizpah, New Jersey. She was unclothed with the exception of a white bra. Her cause of death was determined to be asphyxia associated with aspiration of gastric contents, multiple blunt force injuries of the head, neck and torso. It was ruled a homicide, but there are no suspects at this time. The Atlantic County from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lf3hZZ

Los Angeles County adopts new stay-at-home order as Covid-19 cases rise

The restrictions set to take effect Monday will ban most public and private gatherings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JiBHOi

Cyber Monday shopping: Best TV deals right now

There are massive TV sales across major retailers and increasingly lucrative discounts on TVs through Cyber Monday and Cyber Week. Here’s where to start. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fJWKoN

Fire weather prompts California power outages

Utility Southern California Edison said nearly 50,000 of its customers could go dark as a prevention measure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36b2eWB

Obesity is not only the individual's responsibility

Analysis of survey results has revealed that in women, obesity is linked to various social and economic factors. In addition, this study is the first in Japan to illuminate the connection between abuse during childhood and obesity in adulthood. These results highlight the importance of taking these factors into account when implementing policies to tackle obesity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JobrSk

Quantum nanodiamonds may help detect disease earlier

The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37cZLua

New insights on health effects of long-duration space flight

Among the new findings, the research team found that chronic oxidative stress during spaceflight contributed to the telomere elongation they observed. They also found that astronauts had shorter telomeres after spaceflight than they did before. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36cRabx

New plant-based gel to fast-track 'mini-organs' growth, improve cancer treatment

Researchers have created the world's first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel to support organoid growth for biomedical applications. This includes cancer development and treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33nMOfN

Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams: How to stay safe and shop online

A record number of people are expected to do their holiday shopping online — which means an increased risk of falling for online scams, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36atg0b

Aim to exceed weekly recommended physical activity level to offset health harms of prolonged sitting

The health harms associated with prolonged sitting can be offset by exceeding weekly recommended physical activity levels, says the World Health Organization (WHO) in new global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3me8faG

Early birth linked to greater risk of hospital visits during childhood

Being born early (before 37 weeks' gestation) is associated with a higher risk of hospital admission throughout childhood than being born at full term (40 weeks' gestation), finds a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J5cpU8

Black Friday bargains aren't worth it this year. Stay home and shop local.

There is no price for a flatscreen TV that will make contracting Covid worth it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37hBmDT

Biden was pilloried for his criminal justice record. During his presidency, advocates expect change.

"The only thing that he has to go in and do is continue to capitalize off of the momentum,” one criminal justice reform advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o2XzfC

Florida Walmart evacuated after Black Friday parking lot fire

Three tractor-trailers burst into flames just after the superstore opened its doors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ceiXL

North Korea executed people, shut capital in battle against Covid, South's spies say

Kim Jong Un has also banned fishing and salt production at sea to prevent seawater from being infected with the virus, lawmakers were told. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3q4W2rd

How to buy your next TV, according to a tech expert

Before you buy your next TV, be sure you understand all the numbers and acronyms plastering it, as well as what actually matters to you. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KJA6yu

Washington takes over first place in NFC East with blowout of Cowboys on Thanksgiving

The Washington Football Team enjoyed a 41-16 victory in the Dallas Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving game on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39h6shr

Young Latinos mobilized, voted and were pivotal in 2020. Organizers want to keep it going.

"There's a good chance that a majority of those people who were first-time voters will continue to vote," says political scientist Stella Rouse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JcICIF

Can a CEO tax strike a blow to inequality? In Portland, the answer is elusive

"It just quietly brings in $3.5 million to $4 million a year." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33DmO0n

Small Business Saturday: Where to shop this weekend

Here’s how to support small and local businesses without hopping into neighborhood stores during a pandemic: Shop locally online. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lkOux3

Argentina buries Maradona, 'the golden kid' and flawed man who became a global icon

"He went to some very dark corners," his former agent said, "but history will be kind to Diego because his talent was so supreme." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3q7nFj9

In European first, Iranians face trial over suspected bomb plot

Authorities say the attack was thwarted by a coordinated operation between French, German and Belgian security services. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VeheMZ

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for Covid-19

Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Baltimore's Week 12 game against the Steelers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l7QatD

This app is helping Black families to save instead of spend on Black Friday

Families have downloaded Goalsetter more than 60,000 times to help their kids learn about money. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JjycXy

In HBO series 'The Flight Attendant,' Kaley Cuoco is heading for a crash

This fun, frothy series swoops with exciting and amusing energy. But when you glance out the window, you find yourself hovering precariously over an abyss. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39jgYVf

Everlane's first Black Friday sale just launched

Save on nearly 280 winter fashion staples — cashmere sweaters, warm puffer jackets and elevated loungewear — during Everlane’s first-ever Black Friday sale. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33j7buC

Officers evict people occupying state-owned homes in Los Angeles

A homeless activist group said some of its members took over the vacant dwellings on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33mUSgR

How to get wintry vibes indoors this year

From diffusers and weighted blankets to projectors and other home goods, here’s how to enjoy winter from the comfort and safety of your home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KuW8rF

After Trump pardon, Flynn says he can 'breathe freedom and liberty' for the first time in years

Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser who twice pleaded guilty to the FBI, denounced critics of the president and his family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3leubRE

Early Cyber Monday laptop deals are live

A retail expert said November is an excellent time to shop for laptops. You can find early Cyber Monday laptop deals from Apple, HP, Dell and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nVPLMD

Thanksgiving celebrations endure despite the pandemic, as a 'long, hard winter' nears

Despite public health warnings and the growing number of hospitalizations, Americans continue to travel across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l8dFCH

Turkey takeout is the 2020 way to celebrate Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving travel discouraged and smaller gatherings recommended, restaurants have ramped up their turkey takeout business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39hoLDd

Biden promises some student loan forgiveness. Student borrowers hope he delivers.

While President-elect Joe Biden has said he would implement his student loan forgiveness plan "immediately," he has not committed to widespread student debt cancellation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V571CO

Germany calls for ski resorts to close in Europe

In the first wave of the coronavirus at the start of the year, many Germans were infected at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mazmDy

Thousands line up to bid farewell Maradona in Argentina

"We came to say goodbye to a great that gave us a lot of joy," one mourner said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JfDrro

Leading Saudi women's rights campaigner's case transferred to terror court

"They're criminalizing activism," sister Lina al-Hathloul said. "It's extremely stressful to never know what your own government can do to you." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/377NBTq

Covid-19 fact generator: A handy tool for your Thanksgiving dinner

Questions about the coronavirus may come up with your loved ones, so be sure to be armed with the science. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JfYPwQ

High blood pressure in midlife is linked to increased brain damage in later life

Higher than normal blood pressure is linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly, according to a new study. In particular, the study found that there was a strong association between diastolic blood pressure (the blood pressure between heart beats) before the age of 50 and brain damage in later life, even if the diastolic blood pressure was within what is normally considered to be a healthy range. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3686qpY

Biden predicted a GOP 'epiphany' after the election. Trump's standing in the way.

Some Democrats worry the president-elect's talk of bipartisanship sets him up for failure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lblVSt

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds Covid vaccine study results

“You’ve taken two studies for which different doses were used and come up with a composite that doesn’t represent either of the doses," an expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/368h7Jq

Thanksgiving will be a little different this year. These tips and recipes can help

Thanksgiving isn't canceled, but it will probably look a little different this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/365HhfC

The establishment is back: Biden's team signals return to U.S. role on global stage

Analysis: The appointments and nominations will bolster the surge in optimism and relief that coursed through allies when Biden became the president-elect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33gSoAQ

'Our voices need to be at the table': Illustrator brings Indigenous values to kids

"You're going to read, whether you recognize it or not, Indigenous values when you're reading our books," Flett said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pZUDlE

Doctors warn about eye damage from UV lights to kill the coronavirus

Florida researchers report at least seven cases of patients with UVC damage to the cornea. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m8Btb1

Trump calls into Pennsylvania hearing, rambles about voter fraud on speakerphone

"We have to turn the election over, because there's no doubt we have all the evidence," he said, providing no evidence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fAQrUA

Supreme Court blocks NY from enforcing Covid limits on churches

The court said the restrictions violate religious freedom and are not neutral because they “single out houses of worship." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nYBChD

Forget Thanksgiving, America needs to be preparing now for a Covid Christmas

We've almost certainly already set in motion a trend that will negatively affect our ability to celebrate winter holidays. But it's not too late to commit to one last containment push. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/376X8tP

Denver mayor travels for Thanksgiving after urging people to stay home

Mayor Michael Hancock said his wife and daughter are in Mississippi and he decided it would be safer to go see them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JdbRLH

Nurses at Michigan hospital spend Thanksgiving with patients

"If it's a holiday, it’s just another day for us to make sure our patients are well-taken care of," one staffer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m6F75f

Apple's AirPods Pro are down to their lowest price ever

The AirPods Pro are currently on sale and likely to stay that way for most of this week at various retailers. Here’s where to find them discounted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33zr54X

U.K.'s first non-white leader? Finance minister Sunak wins praise for staying calm in a crisis

While he has been dubbed "Dishy Rishi" by tabloids and benefits from a slick social media brand, Sunak's in-tray is bursting with unprecedented challenges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nVfBQH

70-year-old nurse who came out of retirement to teach dies of Covid-19

The 70-year-old, who came out of retirement to help prepare future frontline healthcare workers for the pandemic, died of the virus this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KDrwV7

Heading the ball in soccer: Blindfolded players

Researchers find that blind soccer players rotate their heads downward when trapping an incoming pass. This work may lead to an improved understanding of the sensory changes that can manifest in visually impaired individuals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37bbqJI

Powerful storms, possible tornado, flatten north Texas buildings

The National Weather Service is working to confirm whether a tornado touched down Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas as part of a string of severe thunder storms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37bLC0p

Denver pastry chef delivers pies — with a side of drag

"Pie is a comfort food, and in these times people are definitely craving comfort food," Chocolatina, Queen of the Dessert, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pXbO7o

Did Trump draw out a new Latino Republican voter bloc in Florida?

Nearly 50 percent of Latino voters in Florida who are not Cuban or Puerto Rican voted for Trump. Here's what helped the Republicans in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m6TVk7

Latest weekly total for initial jobless benefit claims rose sharply to 778,000

Economists had predicted the total would be around 730,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fCnCXR

Rocky, tiny owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree, takes flight

Rocky, the tiny owl rescued from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, took flight after being treated at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l0DgNL

Biden NSA pick warns against 'war crimes' in Ethiopia in first foray in new job

In one of his first tweets after being named, Sullivan warned about "the risk of violence against civilians, including potential war crimes." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33gbYwN

Amid Covid panic, Georgia Sen. Perdue saw stock opportunity

The GOP lawmaker's buying and selling of shares in a financial tech company on whose board he once served has become a campaign issue. . from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGAC3p

'Don't be like my family': Fifteen relatives got Covid-19 after a small gathering

"My family has taken every single precaution with the exception of one and that exception has cost us so much." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JfIKXG

Biden to deliver Thanksgiving address amid steep rise in Covid cases

The president-elect will be sworn into office in 56 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/374yytD

Car crashes into gates outside German Chancellor Angela Merkel's offices

Police took the 54-year-old male driver into custody for questioning, and are investigating whether the incident was a deliberate ramming. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/375Tgt8

Native Americans feel vulnerable as South Dakota takes hands-off approach to Covid-19

"It's like we're trapped in a house on fire and we're doing our best to put it out," a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fyFkM7

Sporting 'Hunger Games' salute, Thailand's young protesters take on military and monarchy

Sporting a three-fingered salute borrowed from "The Hunger Games," many students attend protests still dressed in their school uniforms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V22bG8

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered a miscarriage

"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," said Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nPMmPa

Why Trump's immigration legacy could take time to undo

The president managed sweeping changes in the country’s immigration policy, some of which will be difficult for the new administration to undo in the middle of a pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nZwOst

Bruce Boynton, who inspired 1961 Freedom Rides, dies at 83

His appeal after a conviction resulted in a Supreme Court decision that prohibited bus station segregation and helped inspire the “Freedom Rides.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/376rixh

Search suspended for 4 after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts coast

An empty life raft and debris were found after an emergency notification from a beacon aboard the Emmy Rose early Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m4URFQ

Scott Peterson, thousands of California inmates carried out 'staggering' Covid fraud, officials say

“The fraud is honestly staggering,” a prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m9N9KI

Who should get the doses first of the scarce Covid antibody treatments?

The newly available treatments come as hospitals across the U.S. are reaching capacity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lXi38R

Parents of slain DNC staffer Seth Rich settle suit with Fox News

Rich was shot and killed in 2016 in Washington, D.C., in what authorities described as a botched robbery attempt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3q1zck3

Netflix pulls 'Chappelle's Show' at Dave Chappelle's request

The comic has said he "never got paid" after leaving the ViacomCBS-owned show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kYtV9b

Russia chases off U.S. warship in spat over territorial waters in Sea of Japan

The confrontation was the latest in a string of close contacts between Russian and American forces across the globe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39dgBvw

Kristen Stewart on 'gray area' of only gay actors playing gay characters

Stewart, who stars in Hulu's lesbian holiday rom-com "Happiest Season," discusses the "slippery slope" topic of who should play whom in movies and on TV. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fBQAr2

Where to find the best gifts on Amazon

You can use Amazon's gift guide to find holiday presents like home products, toys, electronics and more — as long as you know where to look. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pTPKKS

The democracy hangs on — by just enough

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/2J52vSf

Flournoy could be first woman to run Pentagon, may pick many women for top roles

Biden may announce Michele Flournoy as his nominee for defense secretary as early as Tuesday, say three people familiar with the decision. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J7UTyh

'Beyond an embarrassment,' legal experts say of Trump and Giuliani's floundering efforts in court

"It's as dysfunctional a litigation strategy as I've ever seen," one attorney told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nLlXSG

Newly elected Rep. Boebert asks about carrying a gun on Capitol grounds

The Republican from western Colorado carries a Glock on her hip. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UTTEoT

Biden to hold event with national security, foreign policy team

The president-elect will be sworn into office in 57 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33bJ9lj

Dozens charged in Coast Guard test-fixing scheme

All were charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, including more than 20 who were charged with unlawfully receiving officer-level licenses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fvkXiK

When it comes to vaccinating the world, regulatory approval is only the first step

"It's going to be an extraordinary logistic challenge," one former officials said. "I just hope it works." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m3aaPb

Thanksgiving dinner will be served: The pandemic didn't dent the U.S. turkey supply

Turkey distributors placed orders in 2019, long before the pandemic roiled Thanksgiving plans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fFGci5

GSA finally signed off on Trump's transition. Now we see how much damage was done.

Any further delays and Americans will continue paying the price for Trump's gross mishandling of Covid-19 even after he has left office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UY4MB7

Need a Covid nurse? That'll be $8,000 a week

A shortage of nurses means hospitals are paying high salaries to get the help they need. That threatens to shift the supply to more affluent areas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pTKlU1

Pope Francis says for first time that China's Uighurs are 'persecuted'

In a wide-ranging new book, the pontiff calls the predominantly Muslim minority group a "persecuted" people, something human rights activists have been urging him to do for years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/399BAzp

Goff throws 3 TDs as Rams earn 27-24 victory over Bucs on MNF

Jared Goff threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams took the lead in the NFC West standings with a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35YKBsS

David Dinkins, New York City's first Black mayor, dies at 93

Dinkins, who spoke lovingly of New York City at his inaugural address as a "gorgeous mosaic," beat Rudy Giuliani in 1989 to become mayor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ZemKn

All-Black officiating crew makes NFL history

League calls the milestone “a testament to the countless and immeasurable contributions of Black officials to the game, their exemplary performance, and to the power of inclusion.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/371zKhf

Four fishermen missing after boat sinks off Massachusetts coast

An emergency position indicating radio beacon notified officials at 1 a.m., and search crews found debris and an empty life raft. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V89Hj7

Search for missing Dallas businessman upgraded to 'Endangered Missing Person'

James Alan White, 55, and his husband, Rusty, left their Dallas, Texas home on the morning of October 22, 2020, and headed to their respective gyms. Alan spent about an hour at LA Fitness and drove to the RaceTrac gas station where security footage showed him filling his tank and driving out of the parking lot. He was supposed to be on a 7 a.m. conference call, but never made it home. A week later, the Porsche SUV he had been driving was found abandoned in the area of Simpson Stuart and Bonnie V from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kYsAiW

Kentucky teenage cancer survivor dies from Covid-19

"Our world is a little less bright today without Alexa in it, and she will be missed always," Ballard Memorial High School wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pUNRxA

Trump administration officially authorizes Biden transition

This comes as Biden's transition has been hampered by the GSA amid Trump falsely claiming victory and fighting the certification of votes in several swing states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33dMiB1

Feinstein says she's stepping down as top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee

Feinstein came under fierce criticism from progressives after she lavished praise on Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham for his handling of the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m0tbBN

Trump administration officially authorizes Biden transition

What do slight arm movements reveal about our breathing and health?

Special activity trackers can be used to fairly accurately determine the respiratory rate of people while they sleep. In the future, activity trackers could be used to detect the early stages of a disease, as a person's respiratory rate can indicate signs of an undetected medical problem. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2USVkih

Newfound ability to change baby brain activity could lead to rehabilitation for injured brains

Researchers have identified the brain activity for the first time in a newborn baby when they are learning an association between different types of sensory experiences. Using advanced MRI scanning techniques and robotics, the researchers found that a baby's brain activity can be changed through these associations, shedding new light on the possibility of rehabilitating babies with injured brains and promoting the development of life-long skills such as speech, language and movement. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nQkt9I

Magnetic brain waves to detect injury and disease

Researchers have designed a new Optically Pumped Magnetometer (OPM) sensor for magnetoencephalography (MEG). The sensor is smaller and more robust in detecting magnetic brain signals and distinguishing them from background noise than existing sensors. Benchmarking tests showed good performance in environmental conditions where other sensors do not work, and it is able to detect brain signals against background magnetic noise, raising the possibility of MEG testing outside a specialised unit. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IS1Eo3

Mexico reports jump of over 9,000 new Covid-19 cases in one day

Health officials have said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fpyV5H

GM told to recall nearly 6M trucks with Takata inflators

GM had petitioned four times to avoid a recall, contending the air bag inflator canisters have been safe on the road and in testing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UZBMIZ

Tropical Storm Eta unearths 19th century shipwreck on northeast Florida coast

Researchers believe it was an American merchant ship, ferrying supplies up the East Coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J56zln

Dwyane Wade on Mike Tyson defending Wade's trans daughter, Zaya

The boxing legend came to the defense of the ex-NBA star and his family earlier this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ISs6hm

Trump's election fight includes over 30 lawsuits. It's not going well.

Here's where things stand this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J0Pfhv

NYC 'sex club' busted after not following rules on mass gatherings

Three people were charged with multiple misdemeanors and health violations, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fxErU0

Surge in greenhouse gases sustained despite Covid-19 lockdowns, U.N. says

The World Meteorological Organization described the projected 2020 drop as a “tiny blip." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35TVnkk

Biden, Harris to meet with mayors as Covid cases soar

The president-elect will be sworn into office in 58 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kX6tcH

California church stabbing leaves two dead, several wounded

At the time of the stabbing, police said no church services were being held, and homeless people were brought into the church to avoid the cold. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J0QywW

Nov. 22 Covid updates: G-20 leaders discuss post-coronavirus world as U.S. cases top 12 million

Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies are holding a two-day virtual meeting via video-conference due to the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37fTLkv

Trump set on veto of defense bill over renaming bases honoring Confederates

The president has told lawmakers he won't back down from campaign threat to scuttle defense spending bill over proposed changes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/394czpf

Target's latest Black Friday sales and deals

With a whole new slate of deals this Sunday, here are Target’s latest Black Friday sales — deals drop every week on home goods, appliances, tech and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/372x57b

France 'deeply shocked' as Pakistan minister compares Macron to Nazis

“These hateful words are blatant lies, imbued with an ideology of hatred and violence,” France's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IVVD9o

Pandemic, protests and conflict: Ukraine sours on comedian-turned-president

“They feel his lack of experience and use it against him,” Oleksandr Danylyuk, Ukraine’s former national security chief, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fq6Vz0

AstraZeneca says its Covid-19 vaccine is 'highly effective' in late-stage trials

Researchers found that if people were given a half dose followed by a full dose, rather than two full doses, protection rose to about 90 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UQQcv7

Are you saying you'd rather I risk my life than miss Thanksgiving?

Don't make us present medical journals or risk models to make our case for not attending. If we're fearful about our health, that should be enough to accept our choice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HwuSbm

Taylor Swift wins top prize at American Music Awards

She said she missed the show because she's re-recording her songs' masters after her catalog was sold. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pVxUXI

Veteran diplomat Antony Blinken is Biden's top choice for Secretary of State

His roles include serving as deputy national security adviser under Barack Obama and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m1WunO

College students decide between family, safety, and school protocols this Thanksgiving

College students find themselves navigating a pandemic that has made traveling taboo, with some deciding on a Thanksgiving away from family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/394Y3NQ

Teenager arrested in Wisconsin mall shooting that injured eight

Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the teen was arrested Saturday night with a gun allegedly used in the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IQO9VG

MMR vaccine could protect against COVID-19, study shows

The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has been theorized to provide protection against COVID-19. In a new study, researchers provide further proof of this by showing that mumps IgG titers, or levels of IgG antibody, are inversely correlated with severity in recovered COVID-19 patients previously vaccinated with the MMR II vaccine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UMRjvM

Near-infrared probe decodes telomere dynamics

A new synthetic probe offers a safe and straightforward approach for visualizing chromosome tips in living cells. The probe could advance research into aging and a wide range of diseases, including cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lVprlb

'A huge catastrophe': Democrats grapple with congressional and state election losses

Biden's win obscures deeper problems in the party that have left it with an uncertain future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nP76H8

Incoming chief of staff says Biden will begin announcing top Cabinet picks this week

Ron Klain also said Americans can expect to see a very different kind of inauguration early next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lUs4nh

5 places that told the 2020 election story

Meet the Press identified five counties to watch in the 2020 election. Here's how they show a changing electorate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/336kbDZ

NASA launches U.S.-European satellite to track sea level rise

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, put into Earth orbit, is expected to have unprecedented accuracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kWZHDr

U.S. surpasses 12 million cases

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 12,002,863 confirmed cases and 255,567 deaths have been reported in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IQAD4p

Federal court strikes down conversion therapy bans in Florida

Conversion therapy aims to change people’s sexual orientations or gender identities and is prohibited for minors in 20 states and Washington, D.C. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/337A3pG

Remains of man and his slave discovered in Pompeii

The remains of the two victims, lying next to each other on their backs, were found in a layer of grey ash at least 6.5 feet deep, archeologists said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fkhhjQ

Best smart fitness gifts: Exercise bikes, Fitbit trackers and more

With Black Friday a week away, it's an opportune time to start shopping for holiday gifts this season. Here are five smart home gym essentials available right now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35LmhuC

For families of color, the pandemic brings an outsized financial hit

With a major hit in the service sector, the child care gap, and the systemic wealth gap, the economy brought on by the pandemic is hurting a lot of families, especially for families of color. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J1iX5u

Sick prisoner wrote 17 letters pleading to be freed. Covid silenced him.

Waylon Young Bird is among at least seven inmates who have died this month amid an outbreak at a federal prison medical center in Missouri. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lUpcH2

What Trump faces on Jan. 20, 2021

As soon as he becomes a private citizen, Trump will be stripped of the legal armor that has protected him from pending cases both civil and criminal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36XioCe

Best Black Friday sales right now

Early Black Friday 2020 sales are live. We asked retail and commerce experts about the best Black Friday sales and other holiday shopping tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pYEPQj

Black Friday 2020: Deals at Home Depot

Home Depot is offering early Black Friday sales and deals on furniture, home improvement tools, appliances and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kn8imm

Man dies in shark attack at popular tourist spot in Western Australia

55-year-old was pulled from the water with serious injuries before he died at the scene, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IXoYQM

Trump campaign asks for another Georgia recount

A second try would be by machine and would not address the president's concerns about matching signatures with ballots for people who voted by mail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UQDYT6

Trump campaign asks for another Georgia recount

A second try would be by machine and would not address the president's concerns about matching signatures with ballots for people who voted by mail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UQDYT6

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive Covid-19 test results

She attended two campaign events on Friday with Vice President Mike Pence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kQY2zy

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive Covid-19 test results

She attended two campaign events on Friday with Vice President Mike Pence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kQY2zy

Patients pay thousands for a back pain treatment with little scientific support

Claims of success for spinal decompression devices stretch the truth, an investigation found. The treatment hasn't been proven in rigorous studies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K9gxCr

Federal judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania

“In the United States of America, this cannot justify the disenfranchisement of a single voter, let alone all the voters of its sixth most populated state," the judge wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HrXXEO

Federal judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania

NASA launches U.S.-European satellite to track sea level rise

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, put into Earth orbit, is expected to have unprecedented accuracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kRxspO

Suspect sought in blaze that killed mother of three who saved children

The fire that killed Lilian Esperanza Castro has been ruled as arson, Aurora Fire Rescue said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3366SU6

Vogue deletes article about Martha's Vineyard wedding after health officials link to Covid cases

The out-of-state couple married at Lambert's Cove Inn in West Tisbury on Oct. 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nNf4At

Utah governor to end one-household-gathering rule before Thanksgiving

"What you do in the confines of our own home is going to be up to you, but we also are giving strong recommendations of how you conduct that in a safe environment," Herbert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UI5Adj

G20 leaders meet to discuss help for poorest nations in post-Covid world, Trump golfs

The leaders are holding a two-day virtual meeting via video-conference due to the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36W8yR9

'ICU grandpa' who won hearts by snuggling babies dies from pancreatic cancer

“Volunteering absolutely enriched his life,” his daughter said. “It brought us great pleasure to see him having that impact." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35P4OS4

U.S. records over 12 million cases of coronavirus

The rise has prompted governors to renew mask mandates and limits on social gatherings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/338eeWS

Zebra finches amazing at unmasking the bird behind the song

Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UUdO1L

Bypassing McConnell: Democrats push Biden to aggressively use executive power

The president-elect may be the first to enter office in decades without his party controlling Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nKGTJD

Pompeo meets with Taliban in Qatar after mortar barrage kills at least 8 in Kabul

Pompeo was expected to press for a reduction in violence in his meetings with both Taliban and Afghan government negotiating teams. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pPZ3M0

Tibetan political leader visits White House for first time in six decades

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Beijing in July of violating Tibetan human rights and said Washington supported "meaningful autonomy" for the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kQP0T7

2 missing boys. 2 different outcomes. And questions about Amber Alerts.

"You can either do it when you shouldn’t or not do it when you should," one expert said. "There’s no perfect science to know when it’s right. It’s always a judgment call." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35RJ5ZE

CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel as Covid-19 cases spike

As Covid-19 cases spike in the U.S., the CDC recommends that people avoid Thanksgiving travel. Several states have also announced new restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pPF8Ne

West Coast residents struggle with psychological burden of repeated evacuations as wildfire seasons worsen

Research has shown that natural disasters can bring on a host of psychological distresses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36RrRLg

Biden and Iran will have to move quickly to revive Iran nuclear deal

Iran is anxious to get help for its crippled economy, but Biden must decide whether to lift sanctions imposed by Trump since the 2015 deal was signed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3955K6W

'Longest-serving cannabis offender' to be released early from 90-year prison sentence

Richard DeLisi was sentenced in 1989 for conspiring to traffic more than 100 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. from Jamaica. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Os0zF

'They just shoot': Civilian casualties spike in Yemen ahead of G-20 summit

“They don’t distinguish between young or old, man or woman,” the uncle of a 10-year-old boy killed in Yemen's civil war said. “They just shoot.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3356RQ0

Cyber Monday 2020: What we know right now

Cyber Monday officially comes three days after Black Friday — with major sales in 2020 starting earlier than they used to, some deals are already live. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35MeFIi

You're gonna need a bigger marsh: Wayward blue shark spotted in Cape Cod

"That's no otter," says woman who spotted the wrong-way ocean predator in Eastham, Massachusetts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35PVIEv

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for Covid-19, according to spokesperson

NBC News has confirmed nearly 50 Covid-19 cases among the Trump administration and campaign officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36T0K2l

8 injured in Milwaukee-area mall shooting; suspect at large

A teenager was among the victims, authorities said. A motive was unknown, and the shooter was at large. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pNh65o

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for Covid-19, according to spokesperson

NBC News has confirmed nearly 50 Covid-19 cases among the Trump administration and campaign officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36T0K2l

Third Cincinnati council member arrested on federal corruption charges

P.G. Sittenfeld, 36, was once thought to have a bright political future, representing a new generation of leaders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2USwn6t

Analysis: How the spread of 'superpredator' harmed a generation of Black youth

Twenty-five years ago this month, the word “superpredator” spread in the media like wildfire, shaping criminal justice policy for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fh9nYe

Australian man's 'lie' caused state coronavirus lockdown

The shock announcement came just two days after the state government ordered people to stay at home and shut many businesses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39dnkWv

BuzzFeed acquires HuffPost as digital media companies join forces

The merger follows other similar partnerships in the media industry as companies such as Vice Media, which acquired Refinery29 in a $400 million deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32YPa4J

WHO advises against using remdesivir for hospitalized Covid-19 patients

Remdesivir has no meaningful effect on mortality or reducing the need for mechanical ventilation, an expert panel said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nEiKEl

This Thanksgiving, many opt for 'a plate at the door and some elbow bumps'

“I never imagined I would be in a position as a mom to tell my kids, ‘You can’t come over for Thanksgiving dinner.’” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38YiI6a

'We cannot rest': Despite promising Covid-19 vaccine results, trials must continue

Recent encouraging results from late-stage trials of Covid-19 vaccine candidates have led to an unexpected complication: a drop-off in volunteers in other vaccine studies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UNi4QA

No last-minute magic for Cardinals as Seahawks hold on for TNF win

The Seattle Seahawks held on for a 28-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday Night Football. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fj0myc

Pence returns to the campaign trail, where he'll begin to chart his own political future

The outgoing vice president will have to make a case for Republican Senate candidates, all while sidestepping the reality that Trump lost the election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35NnhP1

Covid testing strained again as U.S. heads into holidays

The delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36R3Xzt

Man who kidnapped, raped, buried Texas teen alive is executed

Orlando Hall, convicted in the abduction and death of Lisa Rene in 1994, was the eighth federal inmate executed this year after a two-decade hiatus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pKoluF

Maddow: Don't get this thing. Do whatever you can to keep from getting it.

Rachel Maddow reveals that the reason for her ongoing quarantine is that her partner, Susan, tested positive for Covid-19 and is still recovering from severe symptoms, and implores viewers to consider their loved ones when they calculate their own Covid-19 risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nGKl7U

How rotavirus causes severe gastrointestinal disease

Using intercellular calcium waves, rotavirus amplifies its ability to cause disease beyond the cells it directly infects. This is the first virus identified to activate ADP-mediated intercellular calcium waves. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pOd9gW

Artificial intelligence-based tool may help diagnose opioid addiction earlier

Researchers have used machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to develop a prediction model for the early diagnosis of opioid use disorder. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35MInwT

Long-acting antipsychotic therapy plus cognitive training show promise for schizophrenia

Scientists have found that the use of long-acting antipsychotic medication combined with the use of cognitive training in group settings led to improved cognition and increased productivity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36KxVFa

Researchers identify features that could make someone a virus super-spreader

Researchers used computer-generated models to numerically simulate sneezes in different types of people and determine associations between people's physiological features and how far their sneeze droplets travel and linger in the air. They found that people's features, like a stopped-up nose or a full set of teeth, could increase their potential to spread viruses by affecting how far droplets travel when they sneeze. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36P3UUZ

CLCN6 identified as disease gene for a severe form of lysosomal neurodegenerative disease

A mutation in the CLCN6 gene is associated with a novel, particularly severe neurodegenerative disorder. Scientists have now analyzed the effect of a point mutation that was found in three unrelated affected children. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IXCELO

New effective and safe antifungal isolated from sea squirt microbiome

By combing the ocean for antimicrobials, scientists have discovered a new antifungal compound that efficiently targets multi-drug-resistant strains of deadly fungi without toxic side effects in mice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pM8Fr2

A pressure sensor at your fingertips

Researchers have developed an ultrathin pressure sensor that can be attached directly to the skin. It can measure how fingers interact with objects to produce useful data for medical and technological applications. The sensor has minimal effect on the users' sensitivity and ability to grip objects, and it is resistant to disruption from rubbing. The team also hopes their sensor can be used for the novel task of digitally archiving the skills of craft workers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36MmhK8

Biden tears into Trump's refusal to concede, meets with governors about Covid

Trump, however, again had no public events on his schedule. There are 62 days until the president-elect is sworn in. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kRsTvz

Understanding lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis

For young people with cystic fibrosis, lung infection with Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, is common and is treated with antibiotics in the hope that this will prevent a decline in lung function. However there has recently been debate over the role S. aureus plays in CF lung disease. Researchers have used a new model of CF lungs which could be used to make better decisions about future use of antibiotics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nGGpEh

Predicting preterm births

Researchers studied how family history can predict preterm birth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kKLVUE

Engineered immune cells elicit broad response to HIV in mice, offering hope for vaccine

Unlike so many other deadly viruses, HIV still lacks a vaccine. The virus has proven especially tricky to prevent with conventional antibodies, in part because it evolves so rapidly in the body. A solution would require coaxing the body into producing a special type of antibody that can act broadly to defeat multiple strains of the virus at once. Scientists have moved closer to attaining that goal with an approach that would rely on genetically engineered immune cells from the patient's body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36OVAod

Insights in the search for new antibiotics

A collaborative research team published an opinion article that addresses the gap in the discovery of new antibiotics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IRct9K

'Stuck in it until I die': Parents get buried by college debt, too

“I feel like I’m stuck in it until I die,” a Nevada father says of the debt he and his wife owe after helping their children pay for college. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32YJcRe

Could a Latino senator change 170 years of California history? It's up to the state's governor.

National Latino groups say Gov. Gavin Newsom should pick California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UK7eLa

Trump's team prepares for election fight to end in December

Some aides and allies are trying to persuade the president to begin making post-presidency plans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3feABPx

White House killed deal to pay for mental health care for migrant families separated at border

Sources said the White House counsel's office said no after checking with Trump adviser Stephen Miller. A White House official denied Miller had a role. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Q3EVv

Trump still has time to create a deadly crisis with Iran. And he seems eager to try.

Trump still has time before he leaves office to cause the kind of toxic and even deadly diplomatic crisis that Biden will be hard-pressed to undo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pDxLZb

Winners, losers...and wine cellars: Highlights from the 2020 NBA Draft

Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball go top-three, the Knicks get their man in Obi Tobbin, and Deni Avdija might be the steal of the draft. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lMwbl4

Elite Australian troops unlawfully killed Afghan farmers and civilians, report finds

New patrol members allegedly shot prisoners in order to achieve their first kill in a practice known as “blooding,” according to defense chief. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lFZ5U5

Obama off to record-setting start with 'A Promised Land'

His 768-page presidential memoir sold nearly 900,000 copies in its first 24 hours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nCw4JE

Bobby Brown Jr., son of singer Bobby Brown, dies in Los Angeles

Brown Jr. was found dead at an Encino residence around 2 p.m. Wednesday, and foul play is not suspected, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KexOu0

Temporary restraining order granted against Diplo in revenge porn case

A woman alleged that Diplo posted a sexually explicit image of her and threatened others who supported her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ISr3O6

Georgia Democrats grapple over reaching voters in-person amid worsening pandemic

Many Democrats say door-to-door campaigning is important as Republicans haven't shied away from canvassing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kDXVqQ

Current and former Trump officials privately reach out to President-elect Biden

The officials stressed that the outreach does not replace the national security and Covid-19 briefings the Trump administration has been refusing to provide President-elect Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35KwIyx

Would-be California mayoral candidate, another man charged with voter fraud

No votes were cast in the scheme, which allegedly involved a man trying to qualify to run for mayor of the city of Hawthorne. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IFgqhP

Racist attack against Kim Ng by baseball executive resurfaces

In 2003, player-turned-exec Bill Singer went on a drunken, racist tirade, asking Ng where she was from and mocking her with a fake accent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32WQips

Family of Atatiana Jefferson, Black woman killed by police, sue Fort Worth and ex-officer

Jerome Ekpo Escho is suing both the city of Fort Worth and the officer who fatally shot his daughter Atatiana Jefferson through a window in her home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Y7cUz

'Wonder Woman 1984' to debut both on HBO Max and in theaters

The move by Warner Bros. comes as 50% of U.S. theaters are out of operation and many are still hesitant to go to the movies during the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IOlKPU

Charlie Brown holiday specials will air on TV, after all

Apple has teamed up with PBS for ad-free broadcasts of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IPnfgi

System can sterilize medical tools using solar heat

Autoclaves, which are used to sterilize medical tools, require a steady supply of hot, pressurized steam. Researchers have come up with a way to generate that steam passively, using just the power of sunlight, to help maintain safe, sterile equipment at low cost in remote locations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fkfL1a

Patients pay thousands for a back pain treatment with little scientific support

Claims of success for spinal decompression devices stretch the truth, an investigation found. The treatment hasn't been proven in rigorous studies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K9gxCr

Covid-19 outbreak on Coast Guard vessel cuts counter-drug patrol short

Despite isolation and negative Covid-19 tests before departure, 11 crew members of the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton tested positive for the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38UULN3

Killing cancer naturally: New process to produce compounds with anti-cancer properties

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of potential drugs that can kill cancer cells. They have discovered a method of synthesizing organic compounds that are four times more fatal to cancer cells and leave non-cancerous cells unharmed. Their research can assist in the creation of new anticancer drugs with minimal side effects. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IRTeNb

Certain CBD oils no better than pure CBD at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to researchers. The results of their recent study indicate that future research into the clinical applications of cannabinoids should include an analysis of whether the pure cannabinoid compound or intact plant material is more effective at achieving the therapeutic effect. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3faN9r3

A more sensitive way to detect circulating tumor cells

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, and metastasis from the breast to other areas of the body is the leading cause of death in these patients. Detecting circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the bloodstream could help doctors find and treat metastases at an earlier stage, increasing chances of survival. Now, researchers have developed a method that could more sensitively detect CTCs within the complex environment of blood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36RXvsd

Kids mount a COVID-19 immune response without detection of the SARSCoV-2 virus, case study finds

Children in an Australian family developed a COVID-19 immune response after chronic exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their parents, a new case report has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UD3MC9

FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

Boeing said it was not a day to celebrate but to remember all the lives lost and the families who've been impacted by these tragedies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kBcewo

Missing 9-year-old boy found alive after three day search in woods

Jordan Gorman was found safe wearing no jacket or shoes by a creek bed in Tennessee on Tuesday after a three-day search in the woods. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ISmcfq

Pfizer-BioNTech to seek Covid-19 vaccine approval in 'days' after successful trial

"With hundreds of thousands of people around the globe infected every day, we urgently need to get a safe and effective vaccine to the world," Pfizer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35G95qG

Michigan GOP backtracks after blocking Trump-Biden vote certification

The Democrat crushed the president in Wayne County by more than a 2-1 margin and won Michigan by 146,000 votes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pGtR1C

Biden to meet virtually with health care workers, Trump has no public events

The president-elect takes office in 63 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nzhWAH

Israel strikes Syrian, Iranian targets in Syria, military says

Israel said it was retaliating for what it called an Iranian-sponsored operation in which Syrians planted explosives near an Israeli military base. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38TqiPB

As Covid-19 cases surge, Congress sounds pessimistic about a new relief package

"I'm kind of discouraged, frankly, right now," Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nzt8gF

Add to Biden's transition challenges: Imposing Covid-19 precautions on cramped West Wing

Transition officials are trying to determine how — and how many — officials can work out of the West Wing while maintaining pandemic protocols. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pHgJZV

Hong Kong police arrest 3 former opposition lawmakers

The pro-democracy camp has in recent months accused the Hong Kong government and the central government in Beijing of tightening control over the city. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36NKEqK

It's one step forward, one step back for the white, male world of American pro sports

Ng's ascension may well persuade people who are from groups often excluded from seats of power to aim higher. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36G2P1C

McConnell says there will be 'orderly transfer' of power

"All of it will happen right on time," McConnell said. "And we will swear in the next administration on January 20." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UCothy

Do homophobic attack ads work? It's complicated.

The election results were a mixed bag for LGBTQ candidates targeted by bigoted ads and other attacks. But there are some lessons to take away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38RbPnp

300-person wedding in Washington state leads to at least 17 coronavirus cases

Two outbreaks have also been linked to the Nov. 7 event, the Grant County Health District said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36O3jCM

Candace Owens gets backlash from Harry Styles fans over 'bring back manly men' tweet

The conservative author tweeted Vogue Magazine’s photos from the singer's cover shoot to voice concern over the "feminization of our men." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36EPkzc

Two vaccines, one piece of breakthrough tech: How mRNA fights the coronavirus

If the experimental coronavirus vaccines win approval from the Food and Drug Administration, they will be the first-ever authorized vaccines that use mRNA. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IB2y8j

Trump fires head of U.S. election cybersecurity who debunked conspiracy theories

CISA Director Christopher Krebs had recently butted heads with the White House over his agency's Rumor Control blog, which rebuts false claims of election fraud and hacking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UBV7zY

Biden talks pandemic response, jobs and stimulus — and hints at his strategy for working with Republicans

“It’s going to be a nightmare in the Senate, but Biden is the kind of guy who has a better chance than probably any of the other candidates would have to thread that needle,” said one economist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UBeIjF

7 charged with stealing millions in Covid relief, spending it on Lamborghini and Porsche

The alleged conspirators, based in Texas and Illinois, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, the Department of Justice said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f6szYS

Push for a national Latino museum takes step forward at Senate hearing

“These museums are for all of us,” said Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, “to help us understand what it means to be American.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kGo34q

Trump fires head of U.S. election cybersecurity who debunked conspiracy theories

Algorithm-driven digital program helped lower patients' cholesterol, blood pressure

Researchers enrolled 5,000 patients in a remote, cholesterol and blood pressure management program utilizing care navigators and pharmacists, supported by specialists and using specialist-designed algorithms to initiate and adjust medications. Participants who completed the cholesterol program achieved a 52 mg/dl (42%) reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. Participants who completed the blood pressure program saw an average systolic and diastolic blood pressure reduction compared to baseline of 14mmHg and 6mmHg, respectively. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36KiAo7

Retinas: New potential clues in diagnosing, treating Alzheimer's

A study has identified certain regions in the retina - the lining found in the back of the eye - that are more affected by Alzheimer's disease than other areas. The findings may help physicians predict changes in the brain as well as cognitive deterioration, even for patients experiencing the earliest signs of mild impairment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kFAHki

Amazon now offers online prescription fulfillment, free delivery for Prime members

In a shift that could become permanent, Americans are increasingly relying on getting their medicines via mail to avoid getting exposed to the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38R2xri

More than 1M kids in the U.S. have had Covid-19

Last week alone, a record number of children were diagnosed: nearly 112,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38IVPDQ

Masks don't impair lung function during physical activity, study finds

While they might feel uncomfortable, facemasks do not significantly change the actual work of breathing or the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide when worn while exercising, researchers report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kysPAU

Measles outbreaks likely in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Major measles outbreaks will likely occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new academic article. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35CpNHr

Biden, Harris to receive national security briefing, but not from gov't officials

The incoming Democrats will meet with diplomatic, intelligence and defense experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ny8nSB

NATO chief warns against troops leaving Afghanistan 'too soon'

Afghanistan “risks becoming once again a platform for international terrorists to plan and organize attacks on our homelands," secretary-general warns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Q3ekB

Georgia secretary of state says Sen. Graham asked him about tossing ballots

“That’s ridiculous," the Republican lawmaker from South Carolina responded. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32S0boo

Madeleine McCann suspect injured during incident at German court

The incident occurred after Christian Brueckner, who is serving time on a drug conviction, was taken to Braunschweig state court on Monday for a routine hearing on that case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Dzrtt

President-elect Biden wary of Trump-focused investigations, sources say

Biden has told aides that he's concerned that investigations would divide the country but that he would leave decisions up to an independent Justice Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IHzH1C

About 90,000 sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

“We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in Scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward,” the Boy Scouts of America said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Thohb

Hillsong announces investigation of NYC church after firing of celebrity pastor

Carl Lentz was fired from Hillsong Church this month because of "moral failures," said Brian Houston, the founding pastor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35GavSp

65 Covid cases reported in WHO staff based at Geneva headquarters

The agency asserts, however, that there has been no Covid-19 transmission at the WHO. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lCov53

Michigan Gov. Whitmer slams Trump adviser who encouraged residents to 'rise up'

"With the vacuum of leadership in Washington D.C., it's on the states' governors to do what we can to save lives,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pAuh9t

Iota slams into Central America with humanitarian crisis looming

The Category 4 hurricane made landfall on the Nicaraguan coast about 15 miles from where the center of Hurricane Eta struck earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kInJlS

All charges dropped against NFL player DeAndre Baker

An attorney for the alleged robbery victims is now accused of extortion, and he allegedly wanted Baker to pay them to change their stories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ApUDp

Virginia police chief fired as felony charges dropped in Confederate vandalism case

Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene was fired as felony charges were dismissed against Sen. Louise Lucas, Virginia's most senior Black legislator, and 18 others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kDyc1R

Changes to the brain's reward system may drive overeating in mice

A combination of innate differences and diet-induced changes to the reward system may predispose some mice to overeat, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3f7PBON

A change of heart: New drug for HCM reduces heart mass

For the first time, a medication has impacted heart muscle thickness and function for patients with the most common inherited heart condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, rather than simply addressing their symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32N5qWb

University of California agrees to $73M sex abuse settlement over former UCLA gynecologist

As part of the class-action lawsuit, more than 6,600 patients of Dr. James Heaps could receive part of the settlement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kARXab

Judy Shelton's path to Fed narrows with third GOP dissenter

A third Republican Senator has come out against Judy Shelton, Trump's controversial pick for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pBXMYM

Musician and activist Kelley Brannon still missing four months after disappearing from Florida hotel

Kelley Brannon, 36, was last seen known to be at the Sunshine Inn Hotel in Live Oak, Florida on the evening of July 14, 2020 and into the early morning hours of July 15. Kelley and her boyfriend, Eddie Emerson, had been traveling from Gainesville, Florida to Detroit, Michigan in separate vehicles when Eddie’s truck broke down on July 9. They got a hotel room while awaiting car repair. After an ongoing argument, Kelley left the hotel room but continued to text her boyfriend. Just before 1 a.m. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pzvSMX

Who is the world's best super-recognizer? This test could help us find them

Psychologists are hoping a new Face Test will help unearth more of Australia's top performers in facial recognition, known as super-recognizers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IHJk0G

Bursts of exercise can lead to significant improvements in indicators of metabolic health

Short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body's levels of metabolites that correlate to, and may help gauge, an individual's cardiometabolic, cardiovascular and long-term health, a study has found. Approximately 12 minutes of acute cardiopulmonary exercise impacted more than 80% of circulating metabolites, including pathways linked to a range of favorable health outcomes, thus identifying potential mechanisms that could contribute to a better understanding of cardiometabolic benefits of exercise. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pBU7du

In growing crisis, Peru seeks a third president in a week

Interim leader Manuel Merino resigned Sunday after the ouster of his predecessor, Martin Vizcarra, last week, which sparked protests and a constitutional crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IFikyQ

Rivaroxaban may be as effective as warfarin for bioprosthetic mitral valves, AF

The RIVER trial is the largest study assessing the efficacy and safety of the anticoagulant rivaroxaban in patients with an artificial mitral valve to correct an irregular heart rhythm. Researchers concluded that rivaroxaban worked as well as the standard anticoagulant medication warfarin. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35AEDOL

Antibiotic exposure in children under age 2 associated with chronic conditions

Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a new article. While previous studies have looked at the association of antibiotics with single diseases, this is the first to look at the association across many diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36HQz0u

Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure

Healthy sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of heart failure. Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns (morning risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day and no frequent insomnia, snoring or excessive daytime sleepiness) experienced a 42% reduction in the risk of heart failure compared to those with unhealthy sleep patterns. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nrLEaO

Patients taking statins experience similar side effects from dummy pills

People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects in a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UtVwED

County to County: These five counties told the story of the 2020 election

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/2UwkwLp

Trump campaign retreats from key Pennsylvania suit

The remaining claim centers on disqualifying ballots cast by voters given an opportunity to fix mail-in ballots set to be disqualified for a technicality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pvQXaZ

Jay Clayton says he will step down early as head of the SEC at the end of 2020

During his tenure, the SEC extracted some $14 billion in fines from violators of regulatory standards. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35AcRlx

Moderna says its Covid vaccine is 94.5 percent effective, offering hope of a second breakthrough

"This is really encouraging and it further demonstrates that a vaccine for Covid is a real probability," said Professor Trudie Lang of Oxford University. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kBush2

Jetliner hits brown bear while landing in Alaska

The Boeing 737-700 killed the brown bear but a cub nearby believed to be about 2 years old was uninjured, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nrflZA

Rare tornado warning issued for Manhattan, Bronx overnight

The National Weather Service has not put out any statements or official reports of a tornado touchdown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36y7qTi

State AGs have sued the Trump admin. 138 times — nearly double those of Obama, Bush

It's routine for attorneys general to sue the federal government, but experts say the sharp rise signifies the growing partisan and legal divide with Washington. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ffrY7n

U.S. hits 11 million Covid-19 cases

“Unless we change our Thanksgiving plans, we are going to have a very unmerry Christmas, I’m afraid," a former CDC director said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Lcfvp

'The Crown' Season 4 stars Princess Diana in a Shakespearean tour de force

Like this series itself, the cast and the story of “The Crown” keeps getting better with age. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K7Cr9b

Fact-checking 'The Crown': The doomed marriage of Diana and Charles

The show depicts a decidedly unhappy union between the royals. The historical record offers more context. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ALFDc

Fact-checking 'The Crown': Did the queen really clash with Thatcher?

The fourth season of Netflix's glossy drama implies the two leaders repeatedly butted heads. But what do historians say? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IL8Wcs

Patriots use ground game to upset Ravens on SNF

The New England Patriots leaned on their ground game to beat the elements and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football as they ran to a 23-17 victory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kAxYse

Indian acting icon Soumitra Chatterjee dies at 85 after contracting coronavirus

Chatterjee, best known internationally for his long association with Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray, died on Sunday in Kolkata. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UHGMCh

Incoming Biden chief of staff warns transition delay puts vaccine distribution at risk

"Joe Biden is going to become president of the United States in the midst of an ongoing crisis. That has to be a seamless transition," Ron Klain said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f1nAbE

Authorities investigating death of Black teen in Louisiana as homicide

Family members of Quawan “Bobby” Charles, 15, and local civil rights groups raised questions about whether race slowed police response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Gvfey

L.A. Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda hospitalized

"The family appreciates everyone's thoughts and prayers; however, they request their privacy at this time," a statement from the team said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pHBMf8

Watch live: Launch of NASA's SpaceX to International Space Station

Watch live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-1 launch as four astronauts head to the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon will take off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Nd9Ux

SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station

It is the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UuvwJ5

Inside the growing movement to decriminalize psychedelic therapies

“People are now coming out of the psychedelic closet, but it's a risk you take,” said Melissa Lavasani, who led decriminalization efforts in Washington, D.C. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kw2Xph

L.A. Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda hospitalized

"The family appreciates everyone’s thoughts and prayers; however, they request their privacy at this time," the statement from the team said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36AXxV2

Indiana boy rushed to emergency room after eating 27 magnets

Thanks to an episode of "Grey's Anatomy," Jessica MacNair understood that when her then 4-year-old swallowed magnets, they needed to go to the hospital immediately. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f03i2i

Go (over) easy on the eggs: 'Egg-cess' consumption linked to diabetes

Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they're cracked up to be as new research shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2H2iyPF

Vote in 2020 shows changing battleground map

Since 2004, 20 different states have been within 5 points, revealing something about the changing nature of the American electorate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pwGBYE

Fight club in New York City with over 200 people broken up by authorities

Attendees of "Rumble in the Bronx" were discovered drinking, smoking and fighting, according to officials — and were not social distancing, they said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H4e6QD

Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million

A wealthy Chinese pigeon racing fan put down a world record price of 1.6 million euros, or $1.9 million, for the Belgian-bred bird. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/333tl4b

Trump suggests Biden 'won' and falsely claims election rigged

Trump is yet to concede and the delay is already keeping Biden from receiving high-level intelligence briefings and complicating pandemic planning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38QvtQt

Biden talked a big game on LGBTQ rights. Here's what his agenda may look like.

The president-elect has an ambitious platform — including passage of the Equality Act in his first 100 days — but can he deliver? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36qE9Kq

China and 14 other countries agree to set up world's largest trading bloc

Accord will lower tariffs on trade between member countries even further. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32IpHw3

In Wyoming, a Covid surge, a struggling energy economy and thriving haven for the rich

As the state becomes the superrich’s go-to, residents are out of work and dealing with a massive spike in cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36AvNQt

After Trump, foreign allies wonder if they can trust America, say former officials

ANALYSIS: "I’m sure not everything will go back to what it was," said Sweden’s former foreign minister Margot Wallstrom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KasI21

Who are the Latinos who could be in Biden's Cabinet?

Several groups are providing the Biden transition team with names as well as calling for more Latinos in other federal government positions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38LgYNO

'Joe's a blue-collar guy': After years of declining power, union leaders look to Biden

Organized labor believes it has a friend coming to the White House. Here's what's on the agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ytr5g

Biden inherits a widening gap in American education. It could affect economic growth.

America's education system has buckled under the pandemic, leaving students to depend on family resources to make up for the shortcomings in online learning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lxKoCl

Ethiopia's Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea as fighting escalates

“We will take any legitimate military target and we will fire,” said Tigray regional President Debretsion Gebremichael. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3px59Aw

How the Trump administration's 'midnight rule-making' could leave a big mark on government

The new rules are "like booby traps" for the incoming Biden administration, a liberal policy analyst said. “You have to find all of them and disarm them.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36FXmrF

Princess Diana debuts on Netflix's 'The Crown,' as BBC's 1995 interview comes under fire

"Princess Diana was an icon, and her effect on the world remains profound and inspiring," said British actress Emma Corrin who plays the royal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3psOlKZ

Federal judge rules acting DHS head Chad Wolf unlawfully appointed, invalidates DACA suspension

"This is really a hopeful day for a lot of young people across the country," said Karen Tumlin, a lawyer in the case and director of the Los Angeles-based Justice Action Center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lwtlAQ

Army identifies service members killed in helicopter crash in Egypt

A total of seven people died when the peacekeeping Black Hawk went down Thursday in the Sinai peninsula. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f84NvC

Like Britney Spears, I was subjected to conservatorship. It's time to #FreeBritney.

There are emotional costs of a long-term conservatorship that the courts often fail to see. But the arrangement strips people of their agency and dignity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IBAVvG

Man arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis

The suspect was apprehended in the subway system a few blocks away from where the attack occurred last month, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eYHaFw

Muslim activist says she was removed from plane because 'passenger felt uncomfortable'

The founder of website Muslim Girl tweeted the incident started when "an entitled white man" cut in the TSA line at the Newark airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nr47UV

N.C. swim team brings Black women to the pool for competition and camaraderie

“How often do you see this? You don't ever see Black women swimming in a pool together,” said one member of the Mahogany Mermaids. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ivgz7s

Nevada governor tests positive for Covid-19

Gov. Steve Sisolak said a rapid test came back positive, and he is quarantining at home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ksIl11

Trump administration's removal of gray wolf protections challenged

The administration ended longstanding federal safeguards for gray wolves in the Lower 48 states except for a small population of Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nqtfuS

Covid surge spurs North Dakota's 1st mask mandate, New Mexico, Oregon lockdowns

The U.S. broke another record Friday with 176,309 new cases, marking 10 straight days of over 100,000 new cases daily. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ix3zO9

Trump leaving the White House in 2020 doesn't mean he has to leave forever. Here's why.

President Donald Trump will not quietly retire. In fact, we’re likely going to have to contend with his presence in the political arena for years to come. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pv5Qdx

Lawyers for 1st woman to face federal execution in decades have Covid, seek delay

Her lawyers say in a lawsuit that they are ill because Attorney General Bill Barr "recklessly scheduled Mrs. Montgomery’s execution in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pwT2TY

FBI wanted to arrest Epstein at Virgin Islands beauty pageant months before plea deal cut

An FBI supervisor was “extremely upset” about being denied the opportunity to arrest Epstein in 2007, a Justice Department report says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Izj9Jv

Trump's not giving up on the election — and neither are his supporters

The election is "kinda sore subject around here," said one voter in battleground Pennsylvania. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lxPX3U

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UyCsVv

Ancient mummies unveiled in Egypt, over 2,500 years after their burial

Egyptian officials hail the brightly colored, ornate sarcophagi as one of the biggest discoveries of 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ANSxN

'You love Black culture, but do you love me?': Black athletes and artists in new ad

Naomi Osaka, Bubba Wallace, Lil Baby, and others star in an ad tackling hypocrisy and racism for Beats by Dre. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35vDCHN

Covid cases rising, Austria plans lockdown beginning Tuesday

Austria had used a lighter touch to deal with the virus's second wave, but new daily cases hit a record Friday — at nine times higher than the first wave's peak. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3noXm6a

A Twitter for conservatives? Parler surges amid election misinformation crackdown

Its embrace by prominent conservatives and a sudden influx hint at a once informal online dynamic that has recently become more official: the blue internet and the red internet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nc6ESH

Independent filmmakers have found ways to navigate the pandemic and get audiences to films

As studios move tentpoles like the James Bond flick, "No Time to Die," and Marvel's "Black Widow" to next year, some movies have screens to themselves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32K5O7W

As Covid cases soar, GOP state lawmakers keep fighting to limit governors' power to respond

Experts say the limits conservative state lawmakers want on governors’ emergency powers would hamper the anti-Covid fight. In Wisconsin, they already have. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38HQ5u7

Mississippi's Democrats look to Georgia for lessons — but face even bigger challenges

Political experts say Mississippi won't see nail-biter elections, especially at the nation level, anytime soon — thanks in part to stalled population growth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eWH3dN

A 'last nod to Trump'? Some countries still silent a week after Biden's win

“They don’t see anything to be gained by congratulating Biden,” said Michael Miller, an associate professor at Central European University. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eWH2qf

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco as death toll rises in the Philippines

"Each time they start rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, they are pummeled by yet another storm," said Vietnam Red Cross Society President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Utrvoe

Appeals court rules against El Paso's shutdown order amid Covid surge

There can only be "one captain of the ship," judge says in ruling in favor of the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lBJqoY

Ex-tennis club president sentenced to 3 months in college admissions cheating scheme

The investigation into the sweeping college admissions cheating scheme resulted in indictments against prominent parents, coaches and others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ICE4uI

Incoming Rep. Cori Bush says Republicans mistook her for Breonna Taylor

"It just saddens me ... that people in leadership, people that want to be in leadership don't know the struggles that are happening to Black people in this country," Bush said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36xvndD

A Louisiana boy's suspicious death has prompted his parents to ask if race slowed police response

Baldwin Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Wise III said the department is "not investigating the death of a body found in Loreauville, Iberia Parish." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32LdR4t

Tennessee man freed after serving nearly 15 years for a murder he didn't commit

Joseph Webster, who is Black, was exonerated after new evidence and witness testimony cleared him in a 1998 killing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38HmlgI

Appeals court rejects affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard

Thursday's ruling said Harvard did not engage in racial balancing or use quotas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Iw1geb

Five Americans in peacekeeping force among 8 killed in helicopter crash in Egypt

The Multinational Force and Observers said one of its American members survived and was being medically evacuated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Iuqnyq

Man sentenced to 2 years for threatening to burn down Black church

John Malcolm Bareswill phoned in the threat after a church leader took part in a vigil for George Floyd, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ALqHu

Another man charged in 'Sweetie Pie's' murder-for-hire case

James Timothy Norman, who has already been charged, is the uncle of the person killed and both appeared on the show "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36vklpg

Pollution and pandemics: A dangerous mix

Pollution may bear part of the blame for the rapid proliferation in the United States of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the spread of COVID-19, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eWBmfC

Common SARS-CoV-2 mutation may make COVID-19 more susceptible to a vaccine

A common strain of coronavirus has mutated to help it spread quickly, but the spike mutation may make SARS-CoV-2 more susceptible to vaccines under development, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35nzd9L

Mimicking SARS-CoV-2 nasal infection in monkeys

A new rhesus macaque animal model recapitulates the clinical and pathological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) observed in humans by mimicking natural infection via the nasal route, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pm8brf

Ivy League calls off winter sports as Covid-19 cases spike

The schools also said spring sports would be postponed through at least the end of February 2021. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lmJUit

Pollution and pandemics: A dangerous mix

Pollution may bear part of the blame for the rapid proliferation in the United States of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the spread of COVID-19, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eWBmfC

Common SARS-CoV-2 mutation may make COVID-19 more susceptible to a vaccine

A common strain of coronavirus has mutated to help it spread quickly, but the spike mutation may make SARS-CoV-2 more susceptible to vaccines under development, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35nzd9L

Mimicking SARS-CoV-2 nasal infection in monkeys

A new rhesus macaque animal model recapitulates the clinical and pathological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) observed in humans by mimicking natural infection via the nasal route, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pm8brf

Learning pathways could guide children who miss best start to improved literacy by age 11

A study of 7,000 children shows that the early talk and communication experienced when very young, while essential preparation for school, does not directly impact on literacy skills by age 11. Although talking, reading, or singing to a young child is very important, children who experience this less - typically those from less-advantaged backgrounds - need not be permanently disadvantaged. By targeting specific 'learning pathways', they could be helped to catch up with their more fortunate peers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38y8Cca

Once-discounted binding mechanism may be key to targeting viruses

Researchers detail subtle stabilizing effects in cells' ability to recognize coronaviruses that compromise the immune system. The discovery could lead to new targets to prevent disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lwqcko

Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein

Chemists have determined the molecular structure of a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein forms a cation-selective channel and plays a key role in the virus's ability to replicate itself. If researchers could devise ways to block this channel, they may be able to reduce the pathogenicity of the virus and interfere with viral replication. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lt4ldJ

Connection between household chemicals and gut microbiome

A team of researchers for the first time has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment. The work could lead to better understanding of how these semi-volatile organic compounds may affect human health. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35oSMOY

Internal clocks drive beta cell regeneration

Our body can repair itself after a damage. This phenomenon describes how cells that are still functional start to proliferate to compensate for the loss. By studying diabetic mice, scientists observed that this regeneration mechanism was under the influence of circadian rhythms, allowing new perspectives to be envisaged to promote beta cell regeneration. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36tdahn

'Smart Wrap' implant may help people better control their bladders

An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ks79WU

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

Every day, ten Americans die from asthma. While quick-acting inhalers and medications can reduce inflammation during an asthma attack, people with asthma have few tools to prevent the next attack from coming. Now researchers have discovered that blocking two immune molecules at the same time is key to preventing asthma attacks in a mouse model. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UAiHgF

Once-discounted binding mechanism may be key to targeting viruses

Researchers detail subtle stabilizing effects in cells' ability to recognize coronaviruses that compromise the immune system. The discovery could lead to new targets to prevent disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lwqcko

Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein

Chemists have determined the molecular structure of a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein forms a cation-selective channel and plays a key role in the virus's ability to replicate itself. If researchers could devise ways to block this channel, they may be able to reduce the pathogenicity of the virus and interfere with viral replication. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lt4ldJ

A vaccine to the rescue? First, we have to make it through winter, experts warn

Vaccines remain humanity's best hope of averting more widespread death and restoring society, but they cannot be looked at as an endpoint just yet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K2IMCW

Can Biden pick up the pieces of global trade after Trump's grueling tariff wars?

"I think that President Biden is going to be tough on China — but maybe a different kind of tough," said the head of an apparel industry trade group. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eVUquG

Video shows gigantic gator at Florida golf club amid Tropical Storm Eta

Alligators are not a uncommon sight in the state of Florida, but this particular one gained attention for its prehistoric appearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JVUBdW

Study finds lasting fatigue common after COVID-19 infection

More than half of people with acute COVID-19 infection continue to have persistent fatigue 10 weeks after their initial illness, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38ynreP

Cloth face masks that can be disinfected by the sun

Researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999 percent of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36wo465

Mental health strained by disaster

A new study found that suicide rates increase during all types of disasters -- including severe storms, floods, hurricanes and ice storms -- with the largest overall increase occurring two years after a disaster. A team of researchers examined the impact of 281 natural disasters on suicide rates during a 12-year span and found overall suicide rates increased by 23% when compared to rates before and after the disaster. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36uQoW7

Detecting Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise

Both of Andrew Kiselica's grandfathers developed dementia when he was in graduate school. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lnPIIl

Review of plants' role in antibacterial activity clears new paths for drug discovery

New research examines 459 plant natural products that met rigorous criteria for demonstrating antibacterial activity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pnTELA

Life after COVID hospitalization: Study shows major lasting effects on health, work and more

Outcomes for COVID-19 patients two months after a stay in one of 38 Michigan hospitals include high rates of death, rehospitalization, lingering health issues and problems with work and finances. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35mzbis

Folding proteins feel the heat, and cold

A new study shows proteins that presumably evolved to avoid water as they fold may actually behave in ways scientists did not anticipate. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nersJp

Scientists identify protein that protects against Lyme

Researchers have discovered a protein that helps protect hosts from infection with the tick-borne spirochete that causes Lyme Disease, a finding that may help diagnose and treat this infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38DGxQD

Detecting Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise

Both of Andrew Kiselica's grandfathers developed dementia when he was in graduate school. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lnPIIl

Review of plants' role in antibacterial activity clears new paths for drug discovery

New research examines 459 plant natural products that met rigorous criteria for demonstrating antibacterial activity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pnTELA

Machine learning models to predict critical illness and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Researchers have developed machine learning models that predict the likelihood of critical events and mortality in COVID-19 patients within clinically relevant time windows. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UiUlaR

Why experts say we need to stop talking about herd immunity as a coronavirus strategy

Most infectious disease experts have been vocal critics of herd immunity, but the idea has leapt from the fringes into the national consciousness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lpkb8X

Best Black Friday sales right now

Early Black Friday 2020 sales are live. We asked retail and commerce experts about the best Black Friday sales and other holiday shopping tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eOidg9

Novel population of neurons identified that control binocular eye movements in 3D space

Researchers have discovered a previously undescribed population of neurons called saccade-vergence burst neurons that help control our eyes as they view in three-dimensional space. Models had predicted the existence of such neurons. The neurons are in a region of the mid-brain called the central mesencephalic reticular formation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JWd229

Framework to study brain connectivity in living organisms

A new study lays out a large medical analytics framework that can be used in neuroscience and neurology to study brain connectivity in living organisms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32DpdYl

Viral vaccines preserved without refrigeration

Half of vaccines are wasted annually because they aren't kept cold. Chemical engineers have now discovered a way to stabilize viruses in vaccines with proteins instead of temperature. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eRBVYc

Folding proteins feel the heat, and cold

A new study shows proteins that presumably evolved to avoid water as they fold may actually behave in ways scientists did not anticipate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nersJp

Scientists identify protein that protects against Lyme