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Newsmax apologizes for vote manipulation claims against Dominion leader

Newsmax suggested Dominion's security director manipulated voting machines to thwart President Donald Trump's re-election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QJ5XFS

Federal judge says Columbus police ran 'amok' during peaceful protests

Peaceful protesters alleged that "officers engaged in collective punishment by indiscriminately pepper-spraying, tear-gassing, or shooting wooden bullets." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eKY7nd

76,000 California inmates to be eligible for earlier release

Among those eligible for credits that shorten sentences are 63,000 convicted of violent crimes, according to projections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u9ubHY

Wu-Tang Clan imposter sentenced to 8 years after scamming hotels, limos

Walker Washington, 53, was also ordered to pay almost $300,000 in restitution in the scheme. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RcKQvN

Billionaire developer Eli Broad dies at 87

Broad helped put Los Angeles on the high-culture map, donating hundreds of millions of dollars to the arts, science and education. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QCsDb5

Ukraine faces sharp criticism from U.S., EU after sacking management at state energy company

A past effort to oust the heads of Naftogaz was led by Trump allies who were also tied to Rudy Giuliani's push to find dirt on the Bidens in Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t8Uwo4

Manchin opposes D.C. statehood, dealing a blow to Democratic priority

President Biden has endorsed the measure, but with the Senate split 50-50 and no Republican support, Democrats can't afford any defections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u92MWC

A major chlorine shortage is set to spoil summertime fun in the swimming pool

“I call it ‘Poolmageddon.’ It’s a chlorine crisis. A lot of people are not going to be able to find the chlorine tablets they need this season,” said one industry expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3300Nbh

'Game of Thrones' actor Esmé Bianco sues Marilyn Manson for sexual assault

The musician, whose real name is Brian Warner, was accused of violent sexual assaults and a rape by Bianco, best known as Ros from "Game of Thrones." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t7wGsU

North Carolina 5-month-old left in car for hours dies, mom charged

An autopsy performed on the baby found that the cause of death was environmental hyperthermia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e3WEcs

Childhood psychiatric symptom risk strongly linked to adverse exposures during gestation

Adverse environmental exposures during pregnancy -- including those that occur before pregnancy is recognized -- have a sizable effect on risk for psychiatric symptoms in childhood. Researchers are working to discover, develop and implement early life interventions that can mitigate some of these risks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ujOYsB

Driving behaviors harbor early signals of dementia

Using naturalistic driving data and machine learning techniques, researchers have developed highly accurate algorithms for detecting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers. Naturalistic driving data refer to data captured through in-vehicle recording devices or other technologies in the real-world setting. These data could be processed to measure driving exposure, space and performance in great detail. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QARewX

One dead, two injured after car smashes into NYC outdoor dining area

A woman fatally struck a man on a motorcycle before smashing into two cars and the dining area outside Rosatoro restaurant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nyLFep

E.U. says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint

LONDON — Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store, the European Commission said Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PEpln6

'One god-awful mess': Biden lays border crisis on Trump admin's refusal to cooperate

Biden also said in an exclusive interview with "TODAY" that he doesn't "think the American people are racist," but Black Americans are "behind the eight ball" in terms of opportunity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eHuB1H

Covid has hit minority groups hard. But where's the data?

Race and ethnicity data trail data on age and sex significantly. Experts say that makes it harder to target underserved communities and combat vaccine hesitancy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RdaYq4

Joe Biden is proving progressives wrong. And they're loving it.

"Biden has been incredibly responsive to the progressive movement," said Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a first-term Democrat from the New York City area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u72qji

The Scott Rudin scandal is just the tip of the entertainment industry's iceberg of abuse

The entertainment industry displays pathological brutality toward those aspiring to join it. It must find a healthy way to train and nurture talent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aPEl99

Many auto lenders offered deferrals to borrowers during Covid. The country's biggest subprime lender did not.

"I have been paying for this car for four years, over $12,000, and I couldn't even get a deferment," said Monique Williams, who lost her job during the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u82sHJ

Ice age-era bones found in Las Vegas backyard

The animal bones were discovered during the construction of a pool and are between 6,000 and 14,000 years old. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vApFTh

Suburban women helped Biden, Democrats win. This group wants to keep it that way.

Red, Wine and Blue, an Ohio-based nonprofit advocacy group, is expanding its reach with a podcast and a move into other battleground states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33eW4mh

'The country wants us to act': Sen. Patty Murray says Biden's family plan would help everyone

Murray wants Congress to pass the most expansive federal family support program in history, which she says could be as transformative as the creation of the public school system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vtmY5M

'There is not ... period': Doctor tells official there's no tracking device in Covid shot

County Supervisor Don Wagner asked Dr. Clayton Chau: “We heard about the injection of a tracking device. Is that being done anywhere in Orange County?” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QIuP0r

Anne Douglas, widow of actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102

"She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father," Michael Douglas said. She and Kirk Douglas met in Paris and they married in 1954. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u4JgdW

Wildfire survivors, experts urge congressional action ahead of fire season

"I have grown weary of losing great friends and colleagues, and I have grown weary with inaction," a former U.S. Forest Service official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xLbWuK

'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' tape rented in 1999 leads to felony charge

The woman denies rented the unreturned tape from a now closed Oklahoma video store, saying it was likely a man she was dating at the time who had daughters from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R8ucgE

Florida passes new voting law that includes restrictions on vote-by-mail and drop boxes

Democratic state Rep. Omari Hardy blasted the legislation as "the revival of Jim Crow" in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/330KT0d

Willow Smith opens up about being polyamorous

Smith, daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, spoke to her mother and grandmother on "Red Table Talk" about being open to multiple intimate partners. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdL0U6

Dozens killed in stampede at religious gathering in Israel

Tens of thousands of people had gathered at the foot of Mount Meron to celebrate Lag BaOmer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/332QPGa

In Georgia for his 100th day in office, Biden kicks off tour to sell his roughly $4T plans

Biden is seeking to build public support for his American Jobs and American Families plans after his first address to Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u4ReDT

Covid, immigration and policing: Checking in on Biden's promises at 100 days

While campaigning, Biden promised to dismantle the policies of his predecessor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vrkFAf

North Carolina sheriff identifies deputies involved in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting, returns 4 to duty

Sheriff Tommy Wooten pleaded with residents not to "rush to judgment" while also pushing back with his own "check the facts" narrative. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gMXNqD

Joe Rogan's vaccine theories are easy to debunk. That doesn't make them less dangerous.

Why bother calling out Rogan's lousy podcast take? As doctors, we know competing medical messages can be confusing — and consequential. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eEcUjJ

Offering a stark choice for GOP, Biden revealed limit to his patience

Analysis: In his ambitious spending and tax plans, the president offered a template for fellow Democrats in the midterm elections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aOqUpQ

Biden veers off script to thank McConnell but makes few other bipartisan overtures

In his joint address to Congress, the president ad-libbed a moment of gratitude for his main antagonist in Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t7aeQx

Canadian diplomats say their government is withholding info on 'Havana Syndrome' brain injury cases

In a letter they allege Canadian diplomats who are being posted to Cuba "are not being fully apprised of the risks to which they are exposed." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nCTVtW

Video shows Chicago police officer fatally shooting Anthony Alvarez

Alvarez, 22, was shot and killed by a now-suspended officer with the Chicago Police Department on March 31. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QEyg8y

29-year-old woman dies after man jumps from parking garage and lands on her

The tragedy occurred just a week shy of the woman's 30th birthday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xvbel9

Elliot Page breaks down sharing his most joyful moment since coming out as trans

The 34-year-old actor was visibly moved when he talked about his transition with Oprah Winfrey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qwq2PT

San Antonio voters to decide if police protect problem officers too much

Residents of the heavily Hispanic city of San Antonio, Texas are voting on a police reform ballot measure in the May 1 municipal elections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R6njN0

N.Y. man convicted for threatening deaths of lawmakers days after Capitol riot

Brendan Hunt posted a video Jan. 8 titled "kill your senators." He told jurors he was often under the influence when he posted and didn't intend for them to be taken seriously. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xwEwQg

N.Y. man convicted for threatening deaths of lawmakers days after Capitol riot

Brendan Hunt posted a video Jan. 8 titled "kill your senators." He told jurors he was often under the influence when he posted and didn't intend for them to be taken seriously. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xwEwQg

U.S. Postal Service to consolidate 18 facilities, leading to concerns over mail delays

Postal workers and advocates for rural communities fear delivery delays, but the Postal Service said the consolidations will provide for "more efficient and reliable performance." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aOK9Q5

California wildfire that killed 2 was started to cover up murder, officials say

The Markley Fire that started near a dam in Solano County killed two other people and was eventually considered part of the massive LNU Complex. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32VA0wv

Weapons of mass destruction charge added for 3 accused in Michigan governor kidnap plot

They allegedly inspected a bridge for a place to place explosives and tested bombs in the plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32XBFBP

GOP Sen. Tim Scott says Dems 'are pulling us further apart' in response to Biden's address

Scott criticized Biden's past and future plans and accused Biden of breaking his promises of unity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gUvMgO

Blocked release of bodycam video in Brown case highlights North Carolina law

Bystander video, which courts have little control over due to First Amendment protections, has had the power to expose police misconduct in the past. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aLA9qE

Wisconsin Catholic priest warns against Covid vaccine

"Don't be anyone's guinea pig," the Rev. James Altman said while pushing misinformation to back-up his anti-vaxx stance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32YRFDO

Five takeaways from Biden's first big speech to Congress

The president, flanked by two women in a joint address for the first time in U.S. history, made a populist pitch for his economic agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u7BH68

Watch President Biden's full address to joint session of Congress

Watch as President Biden delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress just before he marks 100 days in office. The president spoke about efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, his American jobs plan and other pressing issues facing the nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xzOaS8

'It's about time': Biden acknowledges historic nature of Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi

President Biden acknowledged the historic nature of Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi and how he is the first president to address two women during his first joint address to Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/330IYc5

'America is on the move again': Biden discusses accomplishments in his first 100 days in office

President Biden discussed what had been accomplished during his first 100 days in office, telling lawmakers "America is on the move again" and praising Congress for passing a Covid-19 relief package. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vpsxlG

Watch live: President Biden's first address to Congress

Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aNlU4C

Eye movements of those with dyslexia reveal laborious and inefficient reading strategies

A new article used eye-tracking technology to record eye movements of readers and concluded that people with dyslexia have a profoundly different and much more difficult way of sampling visual information than normal readers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gNhAGE

New report finds 169 percent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes during the first quarter

New York City had the sharpest increase, with a 223 percent hike, according to the compilation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32UZqKH

Myanmar's ousted lawmakers say they won't join talks until prisoners are freed

The unity government, which opposes the military coup, has called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other ousted leaders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sTnJ6s

Fatal shooting of Black man by N.C. deputy exposes 'enduring flaws' in policing, experts say

The outcome in the trial of Derek Chauvin was considered a significant step toward changing policing. But some view the killing of Brown as a major setback. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u3vdp0

Biden to propose free preschool, community college in address to Congress

He is also expected to announce an extension to the expanded child care tax benefit as part of his American Families Plan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vnuvmE

Biden blames corporations for not paying taxes, but his own state helps them do it

Delaware undercuts the president's proposals by making it easy for companies to benefit from tax havens abroad. He should fix that, not raise taxes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S5QCQ5

Biden to propose free preschool, community college in address to Congress

He is also expected to announce an extension to the expanded child care tax benefit as part of his American Families Plan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vnuvmE

Joe Biden's first 100 days as consoler-in-chief

Public grieving, long Biden's burden and purpose, has become one he carries for the country as president of a pandemic-stricken nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ntMTrp

Celebrating the 'greatest generation': Re-enactment marks 100th birthday of WWII veteran

Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s unit, a part of the regiment famously portrayed in the acclaimed HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” first saw action behind enemy lines on D-Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sXlxe2

West Virginia offers $100 savings bonds to some who get vaccinated

“Our kids today probably don’t really realize just how important they are in shutting this thing down," Gov. Jim Justice said during a news conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vnw8AD

CDC director sees 'a really hopeful decline' as Covid cases in the U.S. fall

After a worrisome uptick in Covid-19 cases in the U.S. in recent weeks, there are encouraging signs that the situation is beginning to stabilize, the CDC said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Q7KeO

New Mexico man arrested after kids pass note to bus driver saying mom was in danger

The driver notified after getting the note police said they found the woman with multiple cuts, bruises and scrapes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PwJBXK

Alabama man arrested on murder charges after woman, 2 kids found in car in lake

The three victims were found in a car that was partially submerged in Lake Eufaula on the Alabama-Georgia line. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gLBaDc

With car sales slumping, automakers turn to pay-as-you-go options to boost revenue

BMW recently mulled the idea of levying a monthly charge for heated seats. Mercedes may charge for “soundscapes” for its new electric car. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32QnDSu

American Medical Association urges governors to veto transgender medical bans

The American Medical Association is urging governors across the country to oppose legislation prohibiting transition-related care for minors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sY0Kaj

New video shows deputies arriving at Andrew Brown's home before fatal shooting

The video was captured by an Elizabeth City camera. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said it shows a "militarized police force." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xoyam5

Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout

If Hawaii’s governor signs the bill, South Dakota would be the only state that doesn’t recognize the day as either a state holiday or a day of observance from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dY8PaJ

Tech execs grilled on algorithms and misinformation

Executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google-owned YouTube testified before Congress on Tuesday about the ways their algorithms influence users. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R2e5Bp

At 100 days, Americans see Biden as more moderate than Obama

Centrist Democratic lawmakers aren't balking like they did with Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nruZoY

Biden's tricky China balancing act

As its 100-day mark nears, the new administration's strategy in dealing with the surging power is still taking shape — but some elements are coming into focus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aFl2iM

A mayor, a pastor and an adult film star: Who's running against California Gov. Newsom in recall election?

"We still have a long way to go on the candidates," said Rob Stutzman, a Republican strategist who worked in former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dVjJ0T

Researchers identify protein produced after stroke that triggers neurodegeneration

Researchers have identified a new protein implicated in cell death that provides a potential therapeutic target that could prevent or delay the progress of neurodegenerative diseases following a stroke. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R88MQA

Britney Spears asks to address court at hearing on her conservatorship

The pop star, who has been under a legal conservatorship for more than 12 years, has rarely issued public statements about her father's legal guardianship. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vCvM9J

Why Rick Santorum thought his racist 'Native American culture' crack was OK

Indigenous people's contributions have been erased from the stories white men tell about this land because acknowledging their genocide is uncomfortable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nsy1JI

Pandemic-ravaged restaurants can soon tap a $29B grant program

“Restaurants are the core of our neighborhoods and propel economic activity on main streets across the nation,” the Small Business Administration said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R5msvK

The Supreme Court may end what ability Citizens United left to regulate campaign finance

Conservative donors don't want the public to know what politicians or campaigns their dollars are driving. So they're gunning for donor transparency laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gE5KP3

Jacob Blake's uncle arrested during protest over officer who returned to work

Justin Blake and two other protesters were arrested on disorderly conduct charges, authorities said. All three men were released on bond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3npoEKC

Iran, U.S. warships in first tense Mideast encounter in a year

Tehran did not immediately acknowledge the incident in the southern reaches of the Persian Gulf, which resulted in no injuries or damage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sVGtlQ

Global rights group accuses Israel of apartheid, persecution

Report cites policies it says are aimed at ensuring a Jewish majority in Israel and lands it intends to keep. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eydShf

Crew on doomed Indonesian sub sing 'see you later' weeks before disaster

"I'm not ready to live without you, I wish all the best for you," the crew sings ahead of the disaster. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dSjC6i

'Treated like sacrifices': Families breathe toxic fumes from California's warehouse hub

"The industry is booming. But the cost is seen through people's asthma, people's cancer and the lack of good jobs," said one local advocate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vkaWvq

Biden to sign executive order raising federal contractors' minimum wage to $15 an hour

The increase from $10.95 an hour would begin rolling out in January. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aGOXaj

Biden to sign executive order raising federal contractors' minimum wage to $15 an hour

The increase from $10.95 an hour would begin rolling out in January. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aGOXaj

How Obama's eight years shaped Biden's first 100 days

The story of Biden's early days in office mirrors the story of a Democratic Party changing course based on the lessons of the Obama era. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aD5Wu3

How bigots are using the newest technologies to spread antisemitism

As the medical community raced to create vaccines and places of business adapted to remote work, bigots innovated, as well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tVm7uj

In Texas, Biden's infrastructure plan raises hope of an 'Ike Dike' to protect against hurricanes

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan could include funding for the "Ike Dike," which would shield Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast from storms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QZpuBN

Poll: Most more concerned about voter access than ineligible voters

But more than 3 in 4 Republicans prioritize making sure no ineligible people vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xpJu1b

How high should Biden raise the capital gains tax? It's complicated, experts say

It’s not as simple as soaking the rich. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vqsAhh

In Texas, Biden's infrastructure plan raises hope of an 'Ike Dike' to protect against hurricanes

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan could include funding for the "Ike Dike," which would shield Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast from storms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QZpuBN

Companies are aiming for 'zero emissions' — but few are clear on what that means

There is no universal requirement for reporting emissions, which leaves "quite a bit of variation" when it comes to how companies track, calculate and report on their goals, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nlOhMo

Court to hear appeal of former Dallas officer who killed Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger fatally shot her neighbor, Botham Jean, in his home in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nstCqi

Unsafe bedding still causes 3 out of 4 unexpected infant deaths, CDC finds

Thousands of babies under age 1 are dying of preventable suffocation by stuffed animals, crib bumpers, blankets and other soft bedding in cribs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32S1KCg

Washington, D.C., police report server breach, FBI called to investigate

The Metropolitan Police Department said it was determining the impact and has contacted the FBI to fully investigate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aHgh85

Kansas City journalist dies after being struck by bullet in her home

Aviva Okeson-Haberman, 24, who worked for KCUR, was found Friday in her apartment and she suffered a gunshot wound, the station reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tVhbp3

Texas Capitol staffer alleges being drugged by lobbyist

“I am disgusted this sort of predatory behavior is still taking place in and around our Capitol,” one lawmaker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eNY7Dd

Kansas City journalist dies after being struck by bullet in her home

Aviva Okeson-Haberman, 24, who worked for KCUR, was found Friday in her apartment and she suffered a gunshot wound, the station reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tVhbp3

Officer accused of assaulting woman with dementia thought arrest went 'great'

The video showed Karen Garner being booked on June 26, 2020, inside the Loveland Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aCtaR1

Some health insurers ending waivers for Covid treatment fees

Waivers have meant substantial savings for Covid-19 patients who fall seriously ill and wind up in the hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3evVQfH

Biden admin to launch largest summer food program in U.S. history

The plan will provide up to 34 million kids about $375 each to buy food for the roughly 10 weeks they are out of school in the summer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vie234

Over $4 million worth of meth found in 'funky pickles' by border agents

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found 114 packages of suspected meth inside a truck hauling cucumbers at the Pharr-Reynose International Bridge cargo facility, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QWtx1J

Zoom fails: Virtual classrooms expose teachers' racist, offensive rants

Given the reliance on video technology during the pandemic," it’s exposing what has been there," said Raechele Pope, with the University of Buffalo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tSQtOb

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan launches Senate bid

The Democrat and former presidential candidate is his party's first candidate for the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Rob Portman, who is not seeking re-election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aDo5rq

European vacation? Vaccinated Americans may be allowed to travel continent this summer

More tourists from the U.S. visit the E.U. than from any other country outside the bloc, with 25 million arrivals spending 74 million nights in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32NBOrp

Mysteries, trades and more in Peter King's NFL Mock Draft

As the first round nears, Peter King makes his predictions for the 2021 NFL Draft in this week's Football Morning in America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vnHC79

Alaska Airlines bans state senator for 'continued refusal' to follow mask rules

Senator Lora Reinbold, a Republican of Eagle River, said she had not been notified of a ban and that she hoped to be on an Alaska Airlines flight in the near future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tWHk7g

Mysteries, trades and more in Peter King's NFL Mock Draft

As the first round nears, Peter King makes his predictions for the 2021 NFL Draft in this week's Football Morning in America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vnHC79

Alaska Airlines bans state senator for 'continued refusal' to follow mask rules

Senator Lora Reinbold, a Republican of Eagle River, said she had not been notified of a ban and that she hoped to be on an Alaska Airlines flight in the near future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tWHk7g

Biden's 100 day bet

How a man guided by a deep belief in an active federal government has navigated his early days at the helm of a nation in crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QWhbXp

U.S. begins Afghanistan withdrawal, handing over bases

Foreign forces will continue to have "the military means and capability to fully protect themselves during the ongoing retrograde," Gen. Scott Miller said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xnpPPx

Central Michigan University quarterback among two students shot off campus

Johnathan Keller was in serious condition and the other student remains stable, said the school. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nlIczR

People named Josh battle it out with pool noodles in Nebraska to find the top Josh

The joke fight in Lincoln drew hundreds of attendees from across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tSG70r

U.S. begins Afghanistan withdrawal, handing over bases

Foreign forces will continue to have "the military means and capability to fully protect themselves during the ongoing retrograde," Gen. Scott Miller said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xnpPPx

Can regular at-home testing slow the spread of Covid?

Pitt County, N.C., is participating in a federal pilot program that aims to have residents self-test for Covid-19 thrice a week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nloG6k

Can regular at-home testing slow the spread of Covid?

Pitt County, N.C., is participating in a federal pilot program that aims to have residents self-test for Covid-19 thrice a week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nloG6k

Can regular at-home testing slow the spread of Covid?

Pitt County, N.C., is participating in a federal pilot program that aims to have residents self-test for Covid-19 thrice a week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nloG6k

Chloé Zhao, 'Nomadland' make history at wobbly Academy Awards

Analysis: The producers of the 93rd Academy Awards were tasked with shaking things up. They succeeded, but only in fits and starts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vl2vjC

Watch Oscars highlights in under 4 minutes (and Glenn Close twerking)

History was made at the 2021 Oscars ceremony as Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director for “Nomadland.” Watch highlights from the award show, including Glenn Close twerking and Youn Yuh-jung becoming the first Korean actress to win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QoOnHm

Twitter users stupefied after Chadwick Boseman loses posthumous Oscar

"Honestly not even stressed about Chadwick not winning, because I know Chadwick wouldn’t have been stressed about not winning," producer Franklin Leonard wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nl2Q2U

Oscars 2021: Here's how to watch and all the latest updates

Get live updates on Oscar winners and the awards ceremony here. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eqXJtY

Family of Black man killed by N.C. deputies prepare to watch body cam video

“The family is ready to see this body cam footage,” a lawyer for his relatives said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vgwN6Y

Florida family accused of selling thousands of bottles of bleach marketed as Covid cure

The potentially deadly chlorine dioxide solution, marketed as "Miracle Mineral Solution," is typically used for industrial water treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xpQzPq

'State of crisis': Advocates warn of 'unprecedented' wave of anti-LGBTQ bills

Eight of these bills have already been enacted and 10 more are on governors’ desks, according to the Human Rights Campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gBXG17

DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial service

“It’s a sad day as well as a glorious day,” said Nas, who starred with DMX in the 1998 film "Belly." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sQ6zXx

Biden voters in Pennsylvania see promises kept on Covid. They're watching for what's next.

Erie County, which Biden flipped back blue in 2020, has struggled to reverse a decade of population decline and manufacturing job losses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gyZlVe

Why Riz Ahmed has already won at the Oscars tonight

The first Muslim nominee for best actor eschewed the reductive roles that were readily on offer post-Sept. 11, making his achievement all the more remarkable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nhPzIx

Even after being fully vaccinated, many still wrestle with a fear of catching Covid

“I don’t want to be sitting in a movie theater with ‘patient zero’ of a variant that bucks the vaccine.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sTF0MO

The dog days of the pandemic are coming to an end. How to help your pooch cope.

As people get vaccinated and readjust to leaving home for work and school, their beloved canines need to readjust, too. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vfI6we

Even after being fully vaccinated, many still wrestle with a fear of catching Covid

“I don’t want to be sitting in a movie theater with ‘patient zero’ of a variant that bucks the vaccine.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sTF0MO

Profits and politics: Western brands tested by China amid forced labor allegation backlash

A consumer boycott and social media storm over Western brands' stance on cotton produced in Xinjiang has left some companies scrambling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ni2hXH

Even after being fully vaccinated, many still wrestle with a fear of catching Covid

“I don’t want to be sitting in a movie theater with ‘patient zero’ of a variant that bucks the vaccine.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sTF0MO

Profits and politics: Western brands tested by China amid forced labor allegation backlash

A consumer boycott and social media storm over Western brands' stance on cotton produced in Xinjiang has left some companies scrambling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ni2hXH

Biden voters in Pennsylvania see promises kept on Covid. They're watching for what's next.

Erie County, which Biden flipped back blue in 2020, has struggled to reverse a decade of population decline and manufacturing job losses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gyZlVe

'Cryptic writing' found in belongings of Phillip Adams, former NFL player accused of killing 5

The search was an attempt to "find the answers that are so desperately wanted by everyone that has been impacted by this horrendous event." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sPG9Fg

'Cryptic writing' found in belongings of Phillip Adams, former NFL player accused of killing 5

The search was an attempt to "find the answers that are so desperately wanted by everyone that has been impacted by this horrendous event." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sPG9Fg

Democrat Troy Carter wins New Orleans-based U.S. House seat

He easily defeated Karen Carter Peterson in the race for Louisiana’s only Democrat-held seat in Congress, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tRxJOO

Severe weather forecast for Southeast

Severe weather that rolled through Texas was headed to Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nkQacn

Severe weather forecast for Southeast

Severe weather that rolled through Texas was headed to Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nkQacn

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 7-year-old outside a Chicago McDonald's

"You can run, but you can't hide. We are going to bring you to justice for this crime," from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nqHgdu

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 7-year-old outside a Chicago McDonald's

"You can run, but you can't hide. We are going to bring you to justice for this crime," from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nqHgdu

Black man holding phone shot by Virginia deputy after 911 call

Brown had a phone in his hand and was speaking to a dispatcher when he was shot, his law firm said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xozx40

Trial delayed for officer in Breonna Taylor case

A judge said the proceedings were delayed until Feb. 1 because of pandemic restrictions that have slowed the courts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tQN9mC

Trial delayed for officer in Breonna Taylor case

A judge said the proceedings were delayed until Feb. 1 because of pandemic restrictions that have slowed the courts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tQN9mC

Bacteria and viruses infect our cells through sugars: Now researchers want to know how they do it

Most infectious bacteria and viruses bind to sugars on the surface of our cells. Now researchers have created a library of tens of thousands of natural cells containing all the sugars found on the surface of our cells. The library may help us understand the role played by sugars and their receptors in the immune system and the brain, the researchers behind the study explain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aBbAgj

Inspired by nature, the research to develop a new load-bearing material

Engineers have developed a new material that mimics human cartilage - the body's shock absorbing and lubrication system, and it could herald the development of a new generation of lightweight bearings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vh1oRP

Living cells: Individual receptors caught in the act of coupling

A new imaging technique that can capture movies of individual receptors on the surface of living cells in unprecedented detail could pave the way to a trove of new drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32XkPmR

Teaching pupils to 'think like Da Vinci' will help them to take on climate change

Reforms to the school curriculum which mix the arts and sciences, so that these subjects 'teach together' around common themes like climate change and food security, will better prepare young people for the real-world challenges that will define their adult lives, researchers argue in a new paper. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aE33sZ

53 sailors presumed dead as Indonesian navy says missing submarine sunk

"We have now moved from the 'sub miss' phase to 'sub sunk,'" Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Yudo Margono told a news conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PniNsW

Astronauts dock at International Space Station aboard SpaceX Endeavour

The crew was the first ever to be propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gFLVqr

Defense Secretary Austin orders aircraft carrier and bombers to guard U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

Austin has extended the mission of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which is already in the Middle East, and two bombers have already arrived in the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PgXhG6

Teen who filmed George Floyd's arrest, Minneapolis police chief and Chauvin attorney share a connection

Darnella Frazier "did a service to our city and a justice to our country,” one of her high school teachers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nfo6qT

Gig workers fear carjacking, other violence amid spike in violence crimes

Many gig drivers carry stun guns, firearms and even wasp spray to fend off would-be attackers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nieNpV

India's daily Covid cases climb to new world record as hospitals overwhelmed

"Please help us get oxygen, there will be a tragedy here," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32M2qsO

Egg freezing has boomed during the pandemic, as women opt to wait out family life

“For a lot of patients, dating has changed and they’re saying, ‘I thought I would have a lot of opportunities to date, and I can’t date right now,’" said one fertility expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QwCT4i

'Lost in the shuffle': Republicans battle around Biden — for now

Biden has received high marks for his handling of the pandemic as he nears 100 days in office, but Republicans may look to capitalize on challenges like the border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RRqAjo

4 storylines to watch for at the 93rd Academy Awards

Four key storylines that could define the ceremony, including a potentially historic night for "Nomadland" director Chloé Zhao. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32GBsD7

Los Angeles' D.A. was voted into office on a reform platform. Now some want him recalled for those reforms.

Other top prosecutors in the U.S. who promised sweeping changes find themselves up against resistance similar to that facing George Gascón. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QXtzX1

How racism undermined a Covid lifeline in Black neighborhoods

We must make the decision to acknowledge and reverse the historical legacies of disinvestment and decay that continue to plague predominantly minority neighborhoods. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dN6hwg

Covid seemingly stopped mass shootings. Here's one big reason they're spiking again.

March of 2020 will forever be remembered as the month Covid-19 became a global pandemic. But as a mass shooting researcher, I will remember it as the month mass shootings stopped. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vgx0qR

Los Angeles' D.A. was voted into office on a reform platform. Now some want him recalled for those reforms.

Other top prosecutors in the U.S. who promised sweeping changes find themselves up against resistance similar to that facing George Gascón. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QXtzX1

Officer captured on video punching woman

The Westminster Police Department officer was placed on leave and is the subject of an internal investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xn7qCg

Soldier faces civilian court after altercation

Fort Jackson's commander, Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr., said he's turned prosecution over to the civilian courts for now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dMo1Yr

Ohio State, Marc Jacobs come to truce over trademark of 'THE'

The university and the fashion brand have agreed to let each other use "THE" on merchandise until the trademark office reaches a decision. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3epCRmV

7 North Carolina deputies on leave after killing man while serving warrant

Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot by deputies as warrants were being served Wednesday. Protesters have demanded the release of body camera video. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qu2Hht

Maryland in-custody deaths to be reviewed after former medical examiner testified in Chauvin trial

Dr. David Fowler said in court that he would have classified the manner of Floyd's death as "undetermined." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3esNHZl

Father says son with autism was slammed to ground, punched by officer

The incident happened on Wednesday in Vacaville, California, and was captured on a doorbell camera. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dMQjlS

Nevada fugitive caught in Mexico after 27 years on the run

Samuel Gallardo had been on the run since his 1994 escape from the Nevada Department of Corrections, according to the U.S. Marshals Service from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PkEytm

Michigan woman glues her eye shut after mistaking nail adhesive for eye drops

The mix-up nearly cost Yacedrah Williams her vision, but the contacts she was wearing saved her from permanent damage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tM7SYM

'That amount of money is ungodly': More people are taking on massive medical debt

"I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe it's come to this," said one woman with long-term Covid symptoms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vgZQqS

Heavy marijuana use during pregnancy linked to premature birth, early infant death

As more states legalize adult use of recreational marijuana, researchers are trying to determine the drug's impact on developing brains. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tXh4t6

How Demi Lovato crossed the line by demanding a trigger-free froyo store

It’s impossible to know what exactly will be a trigger to any given person, so it’s only fair that our expectations match that reality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PfA0nX

Divine intervention: Pastors tapped to help get skeptical churchgoers vaccinated

The Christians and the Vaccine project is directed at evangelical and born-again Christians. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32J813f

Former University of Kentucky basketball player Terrence Clarke dies in car crash

The accident in Los Angeles occurred as the 19-year-old was preparing for this year's NBA draft. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nbOaTP

Andrew Yang, running for NYC mayor, loses endorsement of LGBTQ group over 'tokenizing' remarks

More than 400 Asian and Pacific Islander New Yorkers have signed a petition and launched a website opposing the one-time presidential contender's local candidacy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vcRGzT

George Floyd mural in Houston defaced with racial slur

The mural was restored by the artist the same day it was discovered. The officer who kneeled on Floyd's neck was convicted of murder Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sJOk5Y

Couple planned wedding at Florida mansion without owner's OK.

They sent elaborate invitations to the two-day festivities at their "dream home and estate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tKrKeN

Biden may seek to raise taxes on rich to bankroll latest legislative relief effort

The president is expected to lay out the full proposal, which he calls the American Families Plan, in his address to Congress next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3azLFW5

Hackers try to extort Apple after stealing files from manufacturer

A hacker gang has stolen files from a company that manufactures Apple products and is openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vglxY6

Man charged in Chicago road-rage shooting that wounded child

Kayden Swann, who is almost 2 years old, suffered a gunshot wound to his head in the April 6 shooting on Lake Shore Drive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QtFBYl

One-third of Asian Americans fear threats or physical attacks, survey finds

More than 80 percent of Asian Americans feel that violence against them is increasing, according to the Pew Research Center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tLquYH

'Stowaway' asks, post-Covid: Imagine being stuck with people who might kill you

Is it really a horror movie if you've seen everything before (except Daniel Dae Kim stealing every scene from his co-stars)? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dNg9pT

One-third of Asian Americans fear threats or physical attacks, survey finds

More than 80 percent of Asian Americans feel that violence against them is increasing, according to the Pew Research Center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tLquYH

Without U.S. help, Afghan forces could collapse, says top U.S. general

Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie offered a blunt assessment of what the future holds for Afghanistan once U.S.-led forces pull out by Sept. 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RXZnf9

Los Angeles to appeal order to shelter people on skid row

“All of the rhetoric, promises, plans, and budgeting cannot obscure the shameful reality of this crisis," the ruling said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aPLshV

Lithium treats intellectual defects in mouse model of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

Mice with symptoms that mimic Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) have difficulty with learning and generating new neurons in the hippocampus. However, according to a new study, these mental defects can be successfully treated with lithium. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32Brwuy

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate

In a worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely to die than those who did not contract the virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ekDz4O

Study of 'breakthrough' cases suggests COVID testing may be here to stay

Two new cases helped scientists confirm what many have come to suspect: that people can get infected by SARS-CoV-2 variants even after successful vaccination. The findings suggest continued testing may be needed to prevent future outbreaks in a post-vaccine world. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nbatJ2

Among COVID-19 survivors, an increased risk of death, serious illness

Researchers showed that COVID-19 survivors -- including those not sick enough to be hospitalized -- have an increased risk of death in the six months following diagnosis with the virus. They also have catalogued the numerous diseases associated with COVID-19, providing a big-picture overview of the long-term complications of COVID-19 and revealing the massive burden this disease is likely to place on the world's population in the coming years. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3awCaqT

Artificial intelligence model predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus

A new artificial intelligence (AI) method is helping researchers link immune cells to their targets and, for example, uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The tool has broad applications in understanding the function of the immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gwbxpG

Faster air exchange in buildings not always beneficial for coronavirus levels

Vigorous and rapid air exchanges might not always be a good thing when it comes to levels of coronavirus particles in a multiroom building, according to a new modeling study. Particle levels can spike in downstream rooms shortly after rapid ventilation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32Ch5Xy

More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity

Research on how obesity impacts the diagnosis, management and outcomes of heart and blood vessel disease, heart failure and arrhythmias is summarized in a new statement. Waist circumference, an indicator of abdominal obesity, should be regularly measured as it is a potential warning sign of increased cardiovascular disease risk. Interventions that lead to weight loss improve risk factors yet may not always lead to improvement in coronary artery disease outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3axZG6L

John Travolta opens up about grieving late wife Kelly Preston

Travolta, 67, explained that he had struggled to cope with other people's grief after losing his wife. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gveZRB

Alternate juror recounts Derek Chauvin trial, moment that 'really got to me'

"Dr. Tobin was the one that really did it for me," Lisa Christensen said Thursday, referring to testimony from Dr. Martin Tobin, a world-renowned expert on breathing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3asogpy

LeBron James explains deleted tweet about police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant

"I’m so damn tired of seeing Black people killed by police. I took the tweet down because its being used to create more hate," the Los Angeles Lakers star said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xinUvq

Cubans denounce sale of exploding croquettes that have caused severe burns

In Cuba, people have been posting images on social media of burns they've gotten while frying croquettes that explode; they're sold by a state-owned company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xp906X

Time running out as Indonesia continues search for missing submarine

“Hopefully we can rescue them before the oxygen has run out,” said the Indonesian navy's chief of staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dHWvew

Biden will commit to halving U.S. emissions by 2030 as part of Paris climate pact

The president is set to announce the pledge during remarks at the White House's virtual climate summit Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sKD1ua

Low on beds and oxygen, India sets global record for new Covid cases

Fatalities rose by 2,104 in the past 24 hours, raising India's overall death toll to 184,657, the Health Ministry said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tGJ707

Syrian missile explodes near Israeli nuclear reactor, Israel retaliates

The incident, marking some of the most serious violence between Israel and Syria in years, pointed to potential Iranian involvement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QKzW02

Most officers never fire their guns. But some kill multiple people — and are still on the job.

In Seattle, one officer's multiple deadly encounters offer a window into this little understood corner of American policing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BSX7r

Castro is finally gone. Biden needs to act.

A new leader in Havana provides an opportunity for those advocating for major change — largely the nation's youth — to push for reform more forcefully. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sHRU0a

Most officers never fire their guns. But some kill multiple people — and are still on the job.

In Seattle, one officer's multiple deadly encounters offer a window into this little understood corner of American policing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32BSX7r

Progressives will deliver their own response to Biden's speech to Congress

Traditionally, the opposition party gives a rebuttal to the president's address. But this year, a member of Biden's own party will respond, too. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aw1pcK

LeVar Burton 'overjoyed' at chance to host 'Jeopardy!'

More than 200,000 people had signed a petition calling for him to be the new “Jeopardy!” host. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QGXmmS

Southern California man charged with hate crime in attack on elderly Asian couple

Michael Orlando Vivona, 26, allegedly punched the couple in a park Sunday, and he's under investigation in the verbally harassment of an Olympic athlete. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3erfR7b

Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids

A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is affecting their reproductive decision-making. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n904O8

Mice master complex thinking with a remarkable capacity for abstraction

Categorization is the brain's tool to organize nearly everything we encounter in our daily lives. Grouping information into categories simplifies our complex world and helps us to react quickly and effectively to new experiences. Scientists have now shown that also mice categorize surprisingly well. The researchers identified neurons encoding learned categories and thereby demonstrated how abstract information is represented at the neuronal level. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QebtQT

Wildfire smoke linked to skin disease

Wildfire smoke can trigger a host of respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms, ranging from runny nose and cough to a potentially life-threatening heart attack or stroke. A new study suggests that the dangers posed by wildfire smoke may also extend to the largest organ in the human body, and our first line of defense against outside threat: the skin. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sIp2VE

Improved management of farmed peatlands could cut 500 million tons CO2

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature. A team of researchers led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology estimates halving drainage depths in these areas could cut emissions by around 500 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year, which equates to 1 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sGwtww

North Carolina officials investigating sheriff's office after man killed during search warrant

Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy S. Wooten did not offer details as to the reason a search warrant was issued and has not yet reviewed body camera footage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3auNNhO

Is the Derek Chauvin verdict the start of change? Not likely, experts say.

Some have said Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction could mark a changing tide in policing, but the truth is more complicated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qlpaxj

Remains found in Pennsylvania search for Amish teen who disappeared last year

The 18-year-old has been missing since June 2020, and a man has previously been charged with criminal homicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aqdWyr

Video shows man rescuing child who fell onto tracks as train barrels into station

Shri Mayur Shelke was recognized by the Ministry of Railways in India with a monetary reward of 50,000 rupees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QP75HC

After Chauvin verdict, Senate optimism grows around police reform named for George Floyd

Sen. Tim Scott thinks he is nearing a compromise with Democrats that Republicans will support. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v8rWET

Musician Japanese Breakfast on imperfect mother-daughter relationships

When Michelle Zauner thinks of her mother, she often thinks about food. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gnOHk9

Queen marks 95th birthday in private days after husband's funeral

"The queen has not let her age stop her doing those events she can. There’s no evidence she’s not going to continue," said one royal expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32zp2Ne

Queen marks 95th birthday in private days after husband's funeral

"The queen has not let her age stop her doing those events she can. There’s no evidence she’s not going to continue," said one royal expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32zp2Ne

The Trump admin awarded a firm $1.3 billion to make Covid vaccine syringes. Where are the syringes?

The Covid vaccines are here, but the ApiJect syringe is not yet approved by federal regulators and a new factory in North Carolina is not yet built. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gwLfUf

Republicans are running scared after the Chauvin verdict. Here's their next plan.

Instead of looking to stamp out police brutality, (mostly Republican) politicians are turning against the movement leading our overdue national reckoning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3swlExa

The Trump admin awarded a firm $1.3 billion to make Covid vaccine syringes. Where are the syringes?

The Covid vaccines are here, but the ApiJect syringe is not yet approved by federal regulators and a new factory in North Carolina is not yet built. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gwLfUf

Republicans grill Stacey Abrams: Are blue states 'racist,' too?

Republicans spent much of the question-and-answer period of a Senate hearing zeroing in on Stacey Abrams, a popular messenger for Democrats' voting legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xdxrUI

Ohio police fatally shoot teen girl after call about knife attack

Columbus police said body-camera video shows someone trying to stab two people before the deadly shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n72Of5

Harriet Tubman's father's home discovered by archeologists in Maryland

"This discovery adds to another puzzle piece to the story of Harriet Tubman, the state of Maryland and our nation," Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QM8HBW

'I'm also a police officer': Arizona deputy uses racial slur, pleads for release after being pulled over for DUI

"Don’t put my f------ career at risk," the deputy can be heard telling an officer in footage of the arrest. He has returned to regular duty, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sEEuCe

Killer in Indianapolis FedEx shooting browsed white supremacist websites, police say

The gunman who killed eight workers at an Indianapolis FedEx facility appeared to browse white supremacist websites about a year before the attack, police from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7QRp7

'It's a start': People in Minneapolis greet the Chauvin conviction with mixed emotions

"It doesn't make up for all the lives lost to police violence," one south Minneapolis resident said. "But it's a start." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjrwNc

As network news leadership shuffles, doubts about future loom

Recent executive shakeups underscore the financial challenges of some of the country's biggest TV news operations, which are still working out how to transition to streaming. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xk6Xkz

Chinese President Xi to attend Biden's climate change summit

Dozens of world leaders have been asked to join the two-day virtual meeting, which starts Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tBMxAZ

'Did I strike a nerve?': House police reform hearing erupts into Demings, Jordan shouting match

"I have the floor, Mr. Jordan," Demings shouted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dyaBPB

Disrupted sleep is linked to increased risk of early death, particularly in women

For the first time, a study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xaXvQ5

Prosecutors in Chauvin trial had a winning strategy. Here's what they did right.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison celebrated the guilty verdict, saying the prosecution was "a team of all Michael Jordans." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3emKryq

The best flower delivery services

Flowers are timeless gifts — if you can get them delivered in time. Here are some of the best options to shop. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3arIe3S

Biden calls guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial 'a step forward'

Chauvin was found guilty on two counts of murder and guilty on one count of manslaughter in George Floyd's death in Minneapolis in May. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aryc2I

Biden should keep his promise to end Trump's cap on refugee admissions immediately

There is no reason to wait until May to end this unconscionable policy. I've seen what these limits do to people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aqT0Y5

Biden calls guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial 'a step forward'

Chauvin was found guilty on two counts of murder and guilty on one count of manslaughter in George Floyd's death in Minneapolis in May. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aryc2I

Designing healthy diets with computer analysis

A new mathematical model for the interaction of bacteria in the gut could help design new probiotics and specially tailored diets to prevent diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n3ECtQ

Drug development platform could provide flexible, rapid and targeted antimicrobials

Researchers have created a platform that can develop effective and highly specific peptide nucleic acid therapies for use against any bacteria within just one week. The work could change the way we respond to pandemics and how we approach increasing cases of antibiotic resistance globally. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sBEZwP

Sinn Fein leader says 'sorry' about killing of Prince Philip's uncle in 1979

Mary Lou McDonald called Lord Mountbatten's death "heart-breaking." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QJU8za

Crises collide: Homeless in America when climate disaster strikes

This story was published in partnership with Covering Climate Now , a global from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tB0n6T

Minneapolis and a nation anxiously await verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial

"There's a lot of uncertainty, because so many times we've seen that justice is not truly served," one local leader said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sARRDv

We found hundreds of posts about plans to attack the Capitol. Why aren't we seeing this evidence in court?

The feds have presented no evidence any of the people charged in the Jan. 6 riot planned to attack the Capitol. But these posts gave detailed plans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sxCsnv

Why Andrew Yang (still) isn't ready for prime time

For his talk of tapping into the zeitgeist and offering a new kind of mayoral campaign, Yang does not seem to want to meet the moment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n4lV9t

Minneapolis and a nation anxiously await verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial

"There's a lot of uncertainty, because so many times we've seen that justice is not truly served," one local leader said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sARRDv

Fort Hood unveils gate and plaque honoring Vanessa Guillén

Fort Hood will be memorializing slain soldier Vanessa Guillén with a gate named in her honor, days before the anniversary of when she first went missing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n3lZGp

'Words we use matter': Biden administration chucks 'illegal alien' for 'noncitizen'

The Biden administration has told immigration authorities to stop using terms like "illegal" and "alien" and start using "noncitizen" to confer "dignity." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sxxSFP

Minn. lawmaker proposes revoking convicted protesters' student loans, food stamps

The Republican state senator's legislation would bar those convicted of crimes at protests from state financial assistance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eiONXl

Vaccine jobs boom doesn't match workers' skill sets — or pay enough

“I put my family first. I have to decline positions that would be perfect for me but have no stability in the schedule," one job hunter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x7qUL6

Montana backcountry guide mauled by grizzly dies

The animal was killed Friday after it charged a group of seven game wardens and other personnel as they approached the scene of the attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v3wo7N

14 people rescued after boat sinks off Southern California coast

People jumped into the water after the 41-foot vessel started sinking off Newport Beach. The rescue was captured on video. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dy5xek

14 people rescued after boat sinks off Southern California coast

People jumped into the water after the 41-foot vessel started sinking off Newport Beach. The rescue was captured on video. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dy5xek

Arkansas man admits to cutting down trees in Mark Twain National Forest

Jamie Edmondson cut down and took 27 walnut and white oak trees from the Mark Twain National Forest, which he sold to sawmills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32uZEYY

Walter Mondale, former vice president, dies at 93

Mondale served as President Jimmy Carter's vice president from 1977 to 1981. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n2KGCR

Toddler shot in Chicago road rage shooting out of ICU, breathing on his own

Kayden Swann, who is almost 2, was wounded in what police said was a road rage shooting on April 6. The shooter has not been arrested. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x8aYZ8

Judge upholds 20-year sentence for former South Carolina officer who killed Black man

Former police officer Michael Slager, who fatally shot Walter Scott in the back in 2015, had appealed and claimed his lawyer did a poor job. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RRUHrf

B cell activating factor possible key to hemophilia immune tolerance

A group of scientists have just made a key discovery that could prevent and eradicate immune responses that lead to treatment failure in about one-third of people with severe hemophilia A. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sznvRE

Tiny implantable tool for light-sheet imaging of brain activity

Tools for optical imaging of brain activity in freely moving animals have considerable potential for expanding the scientific understanding of the brain. However, existing technologies for imaging brain activity with light have challenges. An international team of scientists has now developed an implantable probe for light-sheet imaging of the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3HUAR

Where can you get a vaccination out of state?

Several states have lifted their Covid-19 vaccine residency requirements, allowing nonresidents to make appointments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aoGMiC

Seattle Seahawk Aldon Smith wanted in assault case in Louisiana

Smith, who signed with Seattle last week, is accused of second-degree battery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QfxkqZ

Journalist alleges police asked 'do you speak English?' during her arrest

Minnesota State Patrol troopers arrested Carolyn Sung, who is Asian-American, on April 13 as she covered protests against the police killing of Daunte Wright. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3rsR7

White House appoints new voting rights adviser during federal elections bill push

Loyola Law School professor Justin Levit worked on voting rights issues in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under former President Barack Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xaB5OT

Videoconferences more exhausting when participants don't feel group belonging

Videoconferences may be less exhausting if participants feel some sense of group belonging, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RQLLlX

Watch live: Coverage of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd's death

Watch live coverage of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Warning: This stream may include images and audio some viewers may find upsetting or disturbing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7lyef

GameStop shares jump after CEO steps down, 'Roaring Kitty' raises stake

The company has already hired former Amazon and Google executive Jenna Owens as its new chief operating officer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tyYIyx

Peter King shares rumblings and rumors ahead of the most unusual NFL Draft ever

Peter King shares the whispers and rumors he's heard and the gut feelings he's had ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft in this week's Football Morning in America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x2O2dT

A West Virginia town was beating back addiction crisis. Then came Covid.

A West Virginia town was beating back addiction crisis. Then came Covid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v1J2Ef

How to make online arguments productive

Researchers worked with almost 260 people to understand online disagreements and to develop potential design interventions that could make these discussions more productive and centered around relationship-building. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ed193m

'No hope of good news': Navalny allies await health update on Kremlin critic

The Russian opposition leader traveled to Germany last August for treatment after being poisoned by a nerve agent in an attack he blamed on Putin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mWXCdy

Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears

When President Joe Biden convenes a virtual climate summit on Thursday, he faces a vexing task: how to put forward a nonbinding but symbolic goal to reduce from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3txGgXc

Video shows man saving his wife from bobcat by grabbing and hurling it across lawn

Kristi and Happy Wade were attacked by a rabid bobcat in their driveway in Burgaw, North Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3grwCl5

Half of US adults have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot

The U.S. cleared the 50 percent mark just a day after the reported global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QxL3Ju

NASA to launch Mars chopper on a historic flight

NASA expects to receive images and video of the historic flight that mission engineers hope to capture using cameras mounted on the helicopter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mWYgrw

European soccer split as 12 clubs launch breakaway league

Amid criticism of the new league, there was even an intervention by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who called it “very damaging." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P1Vm8n

'It physically hurts': Black men are in mourning for George Floyd — and themselves

With countless killings of Black people by police, especially after George Floyd, the Derek Chauvin trial is reopening fresh wounds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tw2jxx

NASA to launch Mars chopper on a historic flight

NASA expects to receive images and video of the historic flight that mission engineers hope to capture using cameras mounted on the helicopter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mWYgrw

NAACP, teachers union part of group buying $1M ad spot in federal voting rights bill fight

The ads spotlight voters in New Hampshire, Georgia and Arizona whose experience would be particularly affected by restrictive voting bills in their states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3st7MUb

The GOP is still Trump's party. The guest lists at his Florida properties prove it.

The GOP's fealty to the former president doesn't just inflate his ego, of course. It also pads his bottom line. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ebxvLX

Inside the chaotic 23-person race for a single House seat in Texas

Experts say the unpredictable special election may fail to provide clues to key questions surrounding the 2022 midterms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3apvc70

GOP sheds college-educated voters

The data suggest that what we are seeing might be more than just a sudden Democratic edge in party affiliation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sqGtKh

Inside the chaotic 23-person race for a single House seat in Texas

Experts say the unpredictable special election may fail to provide clues to key questions surrounding the 2022 midterms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3apvc70

NAACP, teachers union part of group buying $1M ad spot in federal voting rights bill fight

The ads spotlight voters in New Hampshire, Georgia and Arizona whose experience would be particularly affected by restrictive voting bills in their states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3st7MUb

Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night

Miranda Lambert held onto her record as the most decorated winner, and Mickey Guyton was the first Black woman to host the show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v1Khn3

Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night

Miranda Lambert held onto her record as the most decorated winner, and Mickey Guyton was the first Black woman to host the show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v1Khn3

Pig's head thrown at former home of Chauvin defense witness

Barry Brodd, once a police officer in California, compared George Floyd's killing to an "accidental death." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x528eA

3 killed in shooting at Wisconsin bar, manhunt launched for suspect

Investigators were still trying to locate the suspect, Sgt. David Wright said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mV5Z9w

Fauci says he doesn't believe health officials will 'just cancel' Johnson & Johnson vaccine

“My estimate is that we will continue to use it in some form," the nation's top health adviser told "Meet the Press." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x7085G

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian envoys, accuse Moscow over ammunition depot blast

The United States and Britain said they stood in full solidarity with the Czech Republic in the dispute with Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32mUSg0

Most Americans want to end lifetime Supreme Court appointments for justices

President Joe Biden has formed a bi-partisan committee to look at the merits of adding justices as well as other potential reforms to the court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3glcvoH

Heart health of shift workers linked to body clock

Working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to recent research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uXU65o

Can financial stress lead to physical pain in later years?

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dtxq73

Genetic ancestry versus race can provide specific, targeted insights to predict and treat many diseases

The complex patterns of genetic ancestry uncovered from genomic data in health care systems can provide valuable insights into both genetic and environmental factors underlying many common and rare diseases -- insights that are far more targeted and specific than those derived from traditional ethnic or racial labels like Hispanic or Black, according to researchers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ty541k

Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure

The national Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study was designed to determine whether lowering elevated eye pressure in patients might prevent vision loss from glaucoma. Researchers recently completed follow-up studies on patients 20 years after the start of the original study and found that not all patients with elevated eye pressure need pressure-lowering treatment to prevent vision loss from glaucoma. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ajdQIE

New benefits from anti-diabetic drug metformin

Researchers have found that the anti-diabetic drug metformin significantly prolongs the survival of mice in a model that simulates the pathology of non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) by ameliorating pathological conditions like reduced kidney function, glomerular damage, inflammation and fibrosis. Metformin's mechanism is different from existing therapeutics which only treat symptoms, such as the blood pressure drug losartan, so researchers believe that a combination these medications at low dose will be highly beneficial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eeiRne

New type of cell contributes to increased understanding of ALS

The causes of the serious muscle disease ALS still remain unknown. Now, researchers have examined a type of cell in the brain blood vessels that could explain the unpredictable disease origins and dynamics. The results indicate a hitherto unknown connection between the nervous and vascular systems. The study has potential implications for earlier diagnoses and future treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3amyAzj

'Lackluster performance' by Chauvin defense leaves experts debating trial's outcome

Derek Chauvin's defense team rested its case after seven witnesses testified over the span of two days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32n0nvh

Feuds set aside as U.S. and China agree to cooperate on climate change

The world's two biggest carbon emitters said in a statement that the climate crisis "must be addressed with the seriousness and urgency that it demands." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3soGNsV

Starting a U.S. company, but not in the U.S.: Foreign entrepreneurs in a bind

Last year, Glen Wang co-founded a tech startup that's incorporated in Delaware, has seven employees in the United States, and serves customers in three U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3drgu0V

Mickey Guyton will be the first Black woman to host Academy of Country Music Awards

The singer has a couple of major goals with her gig on Sunday, including shatter stereotypes and glass ceilings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eanM8A

For programs that aim to break the cycle of poverty, the pandemic was the ultimate test

The pandemic has illuminated what helps families get out of poverty — while also creating new challenges for these programs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sC3Dh7

White women had already co-opted yoga. And then YouTube's algorithm kicked in.

After a year of online yoga favoring white influencers, Desis in the industry are confronting the new landscape and reclaiming an appropriated practice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q03Flw

The 'loophole' Michigan Republicans could use to sidestep the Democratic governor on voting laws

The business community has sharply criticized the package of mostly restrictive bills championed by GOP lawmakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x51pdr

A teenager in exile: How one Hong Kong protester came to seek political asylum in the U.K.

“I was very worried about being caught at the airport," the teenager said. “But on the flight, I finally felt safer and the most relaxed in a long time.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dqxkNu

How sleeping in separate beds helps my marriage

In movies and shows, sleeping apart is represented as a sign of trouble in a relationship. I used to bristle and take these scenes personally. Now I just laugh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QDhmXi

Charles 'Chuck' Geschke, founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at 81

“This is a huge loss for the entire Adobe community and the technology industry," Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen wrote in an email to the company's employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dstcN1

Charles 'Chuck' Geschke, founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at 81

“This is a huge loss for the entire Adobe community and the technology industry," Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen wrote in an email to the company's employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dstcN1

Mother says in jailhouse interview that she killed her three children

Court documents indicate their father thought she was suffering from psychosis and tried to get her help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tx3Lzq

Get ready for higher grocery bills for the rest of the year

The latest spike in grocery bills comes on the back of prices that rose during last year's pandemic stockpiling — and never went down. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dXaHzw

Want to be robust at 40-plus? Meeting minimum exercise guidelines won't cut it

Young adults must step up their exercise routines to reduce their chances of developing high blood pressure or hypertension - a condition that may lead to heart attack and stroke, as well as dementia in later life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dssKym

Police, other civil servants donate to Kyle Rittenhouse defense

A data breach at the Christian crowdsourcing platform GiveSendGo shed light on the suspect's backers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3spRawS

Coronavirus does not infect the brain but still inflicts damage, study finds

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, does not infect brain cells but can inflict significant neurological damage, according to a new study of dozens of deceased patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXeKmV

Highly dense urban areas are not more vulnerable to COVID-19, researchers say

A person who owns a car or who has a college education may be less vulnerable to COVID-19, according to an analysis of cases in Tehran, Iran, one of the early epicenters of the pandemic. While such variables do not inherently lower a person's risk, they do indicate an infrastructure of protection that persists despite how densely populated a person's district might be. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aly7O1

North Korea has more nuclear weapons than ever. What should Biden do?

After decades of sanctions, threats and diplomacy, including Trump's showy summits, North Korea has more nukes than ever and missiles that can hit the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3alpEud

Prince Philip, the queen's 'strength and stay,' to be honored in scaled-back funeral

Britain's royal family will bid farewell to the family patriarch and Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years who died last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3trypdr

I went to see the queen. Instead I met Prince Philip.

I had gone to see the queen during her tour of my city. I never expected to find her husband standing in front of me, looking down at my daughter with a big smile. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3drwG2A

Prince Philip, the queen's 'strength and stay,' to be honored in scaled-back funeral

Britain's royal family will bid farewell to the family patriarch and Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years who died last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3trypdr

Toddler airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on popular Australian holiday island

The dingo is a protected species on Fraser Island and are a popular attraction for camping tourists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dnHv5B

Toddler airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on popular Australian holiday island

The dingo is a protected species on Fraser Island and are a popular attraction for camping tourists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dnHv5B

Doctors on alert for rare blood clots linked to J&J vaccine

Physicians across the country have quickly adjusted how they examine patients with blood clots. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dpjuev

Police make arrests in deaths of 2 North Carolina transgender women

Despite the arrests, local advocates say Black trans women don’t feel safer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tvnbF8

'Troubling' policing pattern: Latino community reels after Adam Toledo's death

"Police officers are supposed to serve the people, and they have been killing our youngest," a community activist said. "We must completely revaluate what does policing look like?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32jyunK

Mass shootings in the U.S. in 2021

NBC News defines a mass shooting as a single incident involving three or more people who have been shot in a public place, excluding the shooter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tw70Hu

Simulations reveal how dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain binds to host, succumbs to antibodies

The dominant G-form spike protein 'puts its head up' more frequently to latch on to receptors, but that makes it more vulnerable to neutralization. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDa3zv

U.S. has new intel that Manafort friend Kilimnik gave Trump campaign data to Russia

Paul Manafort was chair of the Trump campaign for part of 2016. Kilimnik had worked for him in Ukraine. U.S. officials say Kilimnik is a Russian spy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tDEROA

State Department watchdog says Pompeo, wife violated ethics rule

Official asked staff to do personal tasks such as making restaurant reservations, shopping, caring for dog, but won't face disciplinary measures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32mpsX8

Experimental antiviral for COVID-19 effective in hamster study

The experimental antiviral drug MK-4482 significantly decreased levels of virus and disease damage in the lungs of hamsters treated for SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new study. MK-4482, delivered orally, is now in human clinical trials. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wXH0Hj

With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus

In a proof-of-concept study, dogs identified positive samples with 96 percent accuracy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3adpapV

Virologists develop broadly protective coronavirus vaccines

A candidate vaccine that could provide protection against the COVID-19 virus and other coronaviruses has shown promising results in early animal testing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tsNMlZ

Police accused of injuring elderly woman with dementia during arrest

Video shows Karen Garner, 73, being slammed to the ground and hog-tied. She suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries, her attorney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sqEQw7

FedEx workplace shooting deadliest since start of pandemic

Shutdowns resulted in fewer incidents but allowed resentment to grow, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e8wrbN

Study shows past COVID-19 infection doesn't fully protect young people against reinfection

Results of a new study suggest vaccination against COVID-19 remains crucial even in young adults who were previously infected. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x4PsUU

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid Beijing crackdown

Their convictions and sentencing were the latest blow to the city’s flagging democracy movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gh6QA6

Republicans struggle to craft counteroffer to Biden's $2 trillion jobs plan

"We're working on that right now. We haven't made consensus on it," says Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a point person for her party on the issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e5OoHO

After the Riot: 100 days since the attack on the Capitol

Portraits of some of the people who experienced the attack inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6., including Chuck Schumer and Sen. Mitt Romney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e6sUdN

Daunte Wright's family speaks out as officer makes first court appearance

"We are still going to bury our son. We are still never going to be able to see our baby boy," Wright's mother said at a news conference with attorney Benjamin Crump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sopoRl

Royal reconciliation or rift? William, Harry to be under 'intense scrutiny' at Philip's funeral

"Intense scrutiny of the brothers" is likely as "everyone is going to be looking for any clues as to how they're feeling," one royal expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sonBf9

'Nobody would tell me anything': Immigrant parents struggle to find children who crossed border alone

One Guatemalan father in Kansas has called a hotline every night to find out where HHS is holding his two daughters. After weeks, he still has no answer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uVIS1f

The Chauvin defense rests — but not before smearing George Floyd with junk science

We cannot allow racist, breathless myths about drugs distract us from the actual facts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mQ7ohm

In secret Facebook groups, America's best warriors share racist jabs, lies about 2020, even QAnon theories

NBC News reviewed posts from four private, secret Facebook groups that describe themselves as solely for current and former special operations forces. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RunT7d

Documentary highlights Chinese Titanic survivors barred from U.S., erased from history

"The horrendous events that we saw in Atlanta really just highlight that the issues that six Chinese passengers on the Titanic faced over 100 years ago are still issues in the United States today,” the film's lead researcher said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sh0qDm

Broadway's Karen Olivo steps away from 'Moulin Rouge,' says theater needs 'integrity'

Broadway Latina actress Karen Olivo said she was leaving "Moulin Rouge," saying on Instagram the theater industry has to focus on integrity and people over profits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sqQWp0

Rusty Young, co-founder and longtime frontman of Poco, dies at 75

He wrote the county-rock band's biggest hit, "Crazy Love," in a career that spanned more than 50 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3geQE2k

Cuba's Raul Castro is stepping down as head of its Communist Party

Raul Castro steps down as secretary-general of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most powerful position in the country. President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who represents a younger generation, will take over. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e3xQQS

Shooting reported at Indianapolis FedEx facility

Police said they found multiple victims, according to the local NBC affiliate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tu1Tru

Shooting reported at Indianapolis FedEx facility

Police said they found multiple victims, according to the local NBC affiliate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tu1Tru

Reliable COVID-19 short-term forecasting

Researchers have developed a new model for making short-term projections of daily COVID-19 cases that is accurate, reliable and easily used by public health officials and other organizations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dn71aZ

An alarmingly high number of babies and children are dying of Covid-19 in Brazil

While government data from Brazil suggest that over 800 children under age 9 have died of Covid-19, an expert estimates that the death toll is nearly three times higher. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e7QPcS

Florida Senate passes controversial 'anti-riot' bill pushed in wake of Black Lives Matter protests

GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis championed the legislation and is expected to sign it as early as next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32iw8W7

How do you mourn someone like Bernie Madoff?

It’s wrong, no doubt, to take pleasure in a man’s death. And yet it’s difficult to feel sorrow for a man who has been the cause of so much suffering. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3doGhqR

How we can reduce food waste and promote healthy eating

Food waste and obesity are major problems in developed countries. They are both caused by an overabundance of food, but strategies to reduce one can inadvertently increase the other. A broader perspective can help identify ways to limit food waste while also promoting healthy nutrition, researchers suggest. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PZv9I8

Attorneys for Black Army officer threatened by police criticize response as chief refuses apology

Attorneys for Army Lt. Caron Nazario called the chief’s comments and department policies “cutting-corner policing” and “victim blaming.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mYcIzp

12 still missing in Louisiana capsizing as Coast Guard declares the incident 'major marine casualty'

The Seacor Power, a 129-foot commercial ship, was overturned in the middle of a vicious storm. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QqZjDY

Biden to host Japanese PM Suga as U.S. works to counter increasingly assertive China

The Friday meeting will be Biden's first in-person summit with a foreign leader since taking office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q80rfF

Biden to host Japanese PM Suga as U.S. works to counter increasingly assertive China

The Friday meeting will be Biden's first in-person summit with a foreign leader since taking office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q80rfF

Jeff Bezos says Amazon needs to do a better job for employees in final shareholder letter

In his final letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday that the company needs to “do a better job for our employees.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aa8Wxx

Louisville police chief reprimands officer over Breonna Taylor email

Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who was wounded in the March 13, 2020, shooting, sent an email that was critical of police and city leadership. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wSUN1P

Wisconsin teachers resign after investigation into slavery lesson

The teachers gave sixth grade students an assignment that asked them how they would “punish” a slave, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32gtqAr

Capitol Police watchdog set to testify about failings on Jan. 6

The testimony follows his report on the Capitol Police response, which listed intelligence lapses and a lack of proper equipment as issues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x0CE1R

U.S. to sanction Russia for 2020 election interference and hacking campaign

President Joe Biden has characterized Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "killer" and said he would "pay the price" for a range of malicious activities Washington blames on Moscow. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uLFtSy

Blinken makes surprise visit to Afghanistan after Biden announces U.S. troop withdrawal

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said he respects the U.S. decision to withdraw by Sept. 11 of this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OWey7u

Royal family shares new Prince Philip photos as U.K. prepares for funeral

The flurry of images published across the royal family's social media accounts remembered the private and public life of Prince Philip, the family patriarch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OReAgT

U.S. to sanction Russia for 2020 election interference and hacking campaign

President Joe Biden has characterized Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "killer" and said he would "pay the price" for a range of malicious activities Washington blames on Moscow. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uLFtSy

Majority of emoji users want more inclusive representation, survey finds

Given its findings, Adobe is partnering with Emojination, a grassroots nonprofit that advocates for more inclusive emojis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3slgqEq

'End of an era': With Prince Philip's death, the role of a modern monarchy comes into focus

"Prince Philip's death will have a knock-on effect on people reconsidering the worth of the monarchy," said author David McClure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gfWlwK

Body of missing LSU student found, no foul play suspected

The 18-year-old had been missing since last week, and her empty car was found on a bridge over the Mississippi River on April 7. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uPIIbJ

House panel votes to advance bill on slavery reparations

Measure is "intended to begin a national conversation about how to confront the brutal mistreatment of African Americans,” panel chairman says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RCCHRq

Tiny wireless implant detects oxygen deep within the body

Engineers have created a tiny wireless implant that can provide real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep underneath the skin. The device, which is smaller than the average ladybug and powered by ultrasound waves, could help doctors monitor the health of transplanted organs or tissue and provide an early warning of potential transplant failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qnhbzq

Wounded officer at Tennessee school not shot by student's gun

A 17-year-old student was killed after a struggle over his gun. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ONtxjS

Get your head in the game -- One gene's role in cranial development

Researchers have found that certain cells in mouse craniums respond to increased expression of a gene called Dlx5 during early stages of embryonic development. They observed that a layer of these cells formed more bone and cartilage in mice engineered with high Dlx5 levels. Their interesting results provide crucial information for the mechanistic role of this gene in cell fate during cranial development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32doOv5

Innovative technique developed to destroy cancerous kidney cells

An innovative new technique that encourages cancer cells in the kidneys to self-destruct could revolutionize the treatment of the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wVjvyh

Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

Last week, President Joe Biden announced the formation of a commission to study the court's structure, including length of service and number of justices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uLMkLG

Macaulay Culkin's past comments and how white parents might 'other' their multiracial children

In 2018, Culkin said he would be “allowed” to make Asian jokes if he had Asian children because he would deal with their race daily and therefore “understand the struggle.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e2zFgS

Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

Last week, President Joe Biden announced the formation of a commission to study the court's structure, including length of service and number of justices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uLMkLG

'Red' states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations

Past polls have shown more Republicans than Democrats say the government has exaggerated the threat posed by the virus. Republicans have also been more opposed to restrictions and mask-wearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RD5u8r

Mindfulness can make you selfish

A new article demonstrates the surprising downsides of mindfulness, while offering easy ways to minimize those consequences -- both of which have practical implications for mindfulness training. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIPmR4

Real life Professor Snape goes viral for leading Covid-19 vaccine study

Snape is leading a U.K.-based trial of Covid-19 vaccines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3adevLJ

Highly rated board games for adults

We rounded up some board games you can play with just two people or as a larger group. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wUm6bZ

Without his Twitter account, Trump's conspiracy theories find little traction

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/32f0zwA

Dislodged cargo ship held in Suez Canal as owners wrangle over $916 million claim

The ship's manager called the decision to "arrest" the Ever Given "extremely disappointing." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5iMdg

Liftoff for Bronx Latino students' names carried into space on NASA Mars rover

Ronald Sanchez thought it was a joke when his high school teacher told him his name would be on

Russia masses troops near Ukraine border, sending shivers of unease through the West

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that "if Russia acts recklessly, or aggressively, there will be costs, there will be consequences." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uGF8Rc

The fight against Dominican Republic's total abortion ban intensifies

Criminalizing abortions is “causing an increase in maternal mortality and morbidity, which places us as one of the countries with the worst health indicators," one medical professional said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dZLRyN

The fight against Dominican Republic's total abortion ban intensifies

Criminalizing abortions is “causing an increase in maternal mortality and morbidity, which places us as one of the countries with the worst health indicators," one medical professional said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dZLRyN

Biden's climate envoy John Kerry to hold talks with China

Kerry's trip comes after an earlier summit in Alaska between U.S. and Chinese officials led to fiery interactions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egzzCz

Biden's climate envoy John Kerry to hold talks with China

Kerry's trip comes after an earlier summit in Alaska between U.S. and Chinese officials led to fiery interactions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3egzzCz

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e4NeME

How body camera video in Virginia shattered one of policing's biggest myths

The system as it exists makes it almost impossible for Black and brown Americans to avoid harm. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tugfI0

Biden wants to give anti-violence groups $5 billion. Here's how it could be spent.

For decades, anti-violence crusaders have preached new approaches to curb shootings. Now, the White House is listening. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dgkxNw

6 rescued, search on for others after ship capsizes off Louisiana

It was not immediately clear how many people were on the 129-foot commercial lift vessel that capsized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tcSh42

Texas power provider asks residents to conserve energy despite typical spring conditions

ERCOT, which previously came under fire after February's deadly winter storm, issued the watch Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mO8JFI

Texas power provider asks residents to conserve energy despite typical spring conditions

ERCOT, which previously came under fire after February's deadly winter storm, issued the watch Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mO8JFI

Man who shot, killed elephant seal in California sentenced to prison

Jordan Gerbich, who used to live in California, shot the elephant seal with a handgun on a beach there in 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mLXmxV

Texas students disciplined for 'slave-trading game' that auctioned off classmates

Schools officials in Aledo said they discovered that students had engaged in cyberbullying and racial harassment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/328UFgq

A 'capture error'? It could explain Minnesota cop's alleged mistake of a Glock for a Taser

“They feel differently in your hands,” one expert said of the two weapons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3skgbt8

Johnson & Johnson pause is bad news at a crucial time for Biden's vaccination efforts

The Johnson & Johnson pause is bad news at a crucial time for Biden's vaccination efforts, particularly as some state vaccination utilization has leveled off. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uSESyH

Pelosi invites Biden to give first address to joint session of Congress on April 28

Pelosi asked the president to share his "vision for addressing the challenges and opportunities of this historic moment." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dkyIl3

Couple goes viral when fiancé proposes with 5 engagement rings

The over-the-top proposal in Atlanta, preceded by a helicopter ride, garnered the attention of thousands on social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q12XEz

First lady Jill Biden to undergo 'procedure,' White House says

The Bidens will then return to the White House and resume their normal schedule. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dddGo6

Former officer testifies Derek Chauvin was 'justified' in pinning down George Floyd

Veteran Minneapolis police officers, including Chief Medaria Arradondo, have testified that Derek Chauvin used excessive force and violated department policies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mIP9dH

'I wish I had more time': Family mourns Daunte Wright's death

"My little brother was someone who could walk into a room and not say anything but still make everyone laugh," Wright's brother said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32amGEr

New biosealant can stabilize cartilage, promote healing after injury

Researchers showed that a new hyaluronic acid hydrogel system can reinforce and seal areas of injured cartilage in animal studies, paving the way for future fixes and healing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3g5mwGi

Police hunt rabbit thief after giant celebrity pet goes missing

2010 Guinness world record holder Darius was taken from a garden enclosure in central England, police say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uLMXVD

Where to save on hammocks with stands

Ahead of the summer, these are a few of the best deals we’ve seen on hammocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38XOIqp

Federal health agencies recommend pause of J&J vaccine after 'extremely rare' blood clots

Some 6.8 million have received the vaccine in the United States. Of these six have experienced the clot, the FDA and CDC said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qlk2c0

Japan decides to release Fukushima water into sea, angering fishermen and residents

Japan Fisheries Cooperatives chairman said the decision was “absolutely unacceptable," and protesters demanded the plan be retracted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dXeWLd

Grocery workers died feeding the nation. Now, their families are left to pick up the pieces.

The plight of grocery workers has raised questions about retail labor conditions and the responsibility of corporations in worker deaths from the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a8N4ml

The power of Spam: How a canned meat went from wartime necessity to Hawaii delicacy

Here’s a breakdown of the significance of Spam, from the experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tdLJ5n

Biden's gun actions could have a positive, if limited, impact, experts say

While Biden's moves could chip away at gun violence, there is no substitute for congressional action, they say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RmLrLc

The mostly hidden work that helped bring down these 'White Lives Matter' protests

For tech activists like me who volunteer to track and get white supremacists removed from tech services, the failure of these rallies is the unsurprising result of lots of work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dcX0gF

John Boehner blames everyone else in his new book. But he's the problem.

His reinvention as a laid-back marijuana entrepreneur, eye-rolling along with us as the GOP implodes, erases his leading role in this sad state of affairs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ONDiyG

Biden's gun actions could have a positive, if limited, impact, experts say

While Biden's moves could chip away at gun violence, there is no substitute for congressional action, they say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RmLrLc

Christine Wormuth set to lead Army as first female secretary

Wormuth, a former senior Pentagon official, is expected to be named as President Joe Biden's nominee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/328k2ij

Khloe Kardashian missed a chance at personal reflection, critics say

Kardashian's critics said that for a woman who profits off an idealized beauty standard, she missed a chance to reflect on her own part in a vicious cycle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3s8mLCR

In Minnesota, a grieving community desperate for change after officer killed Daunte Wright

Not far from where George Floyd died, protesters again demand justice as they mourn another Black man killed by police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mPm4gY

Veterans face uphill battle to receive treatment for 'burn pit' exposure

A growing number of U.S. veterans say they have developed serious health ailments after facing prolonged exposure to flaming trash piles at overseas bases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uYe68b

Top private law firms plan 'SWAT teams' to fight voting restrictions in court

The effort involves 16 firms as the legal community joins corporate American in criticizing GOP-led restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/326myWi

Top private law firms plan 'SWAT teams' to fight voting restrictions in court

The effort involves 16 firms as the legal community joins corporate American in criticizing GOP-led restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/326myWi

D.C. suspect shoots 3 women, killing 2, before lighting apartment on fire with baby inside

A police official told reporters that the shootings and fire appeared to be connected to a “domestic incident.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dcqbQZ

Ohio Republican Senate candidate running as a Trump ally once called him a 'maniac'

Bernie Moreno said Donald Trump was a "lunatic invading the party" in 2016. Now he's cozying up to the former president and his supporters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OIODQp

D.C. suspect shoots 3 women, killing 2, before lighting apartment on fire with baby inside

A police official told reporters that the shootings and fire appeared to be connected to a “domestic incident.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dcqbQZ

Khloe Kardashian says judgment over her body is 'almost unbearable'

The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star opened up to her social media followers about her body struggles after an unauthorized photo was released. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Tne1g

Some Democrats like this Trump-era tax change. It may get reversed anyway.

Unlike most of Trump's policies, which Biden has set out largely to reverse, SALT caps have received support among elements of the Democratic Party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wSTmjY

Why some of us are hungry all the time

New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than others. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uKJcjf

Joseph Siravo, 'Sopranos' star, dies at 64

On HBO's "The Sopranos," he played Johnny Soprano, Tony's father, featuring prominently in flashback episodes to the 1960s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mQCAgN

Researchers discover new way to starve brain tumors

Scientists have found a new way to starve cancerous brain tumor cells of energy in order to prevent further growth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeB5ws

Microsoft buys speech recognition company Nuance in $16B deal, second biggest since LinkedIn

Nuance has a strong reputation for its voice recognition technology, and it has been considered an acquisition target for companies like Apple, Microsoft and more for several years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tfrdkA

Microsoft buys speech recognition company Nuance in $16B deal, second biggest since LinkedIn

Nuance has a strong reputation for its voice recognition technology, and it has been considered an acquisition target for companies like Apple, Microsoft and more for several years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tfrdkA

New CAR T approach minimizes resistance, helps avoid relapse in non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma

Early results from a new, pioneering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy trial found using a bilateral attack achieves a more robust defense and helps avoid relapse. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3a0u1KU

Immune-stimulating drug before surgery shows promise in early-stage pancreatic cancer

Giving early-stage pancreatic cancer patients a CD40 immune-stimulating drug helped jumpstart a T cell attack to the notoriously stubborn tumor microenvironment before surgery and other treatments, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mH6WSQ

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Crushed into the pilot’s seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a4sCD2

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Crushed into the pilot’s seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a4sCD2

'My teacher, my supporter and my critic': Princess Anne pays tribute to father Prince Philip

The family's reunion with Prince Harry will be closely watched after his and his wife Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PMGw65

'Getting a clearer picture': Black Americans on the factors that overcame their vaccine hesitancy

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy was high among Black Americans, but clear information from trusted sources and more people's getting vaccinated have helped curb skepticism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wNIvYe

'Getting a clearer picture': Black Americans on the factors that overcame their vaccine hesitancy

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy was high among Black Americans, but clear information from trusted sources and more people's getting vaccinated have helped curb skepticism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wNIvYe

Democrats confront fragile majorities as Congress returns with big plans

The party's narrowing margins in Congress will test its ability to stay unified to pass Biden's sweeping infrastructure proposal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d9Zhcv

Changing of the guard: Prince Philip's death brings younger royals into focus

Observers are questioning how the traditional institution of the royal family might take shape in younger hands. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a449ha

Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, vows revenge

If Israel was responsible, it would further heighten tensions between the two nations, already engaged in a shadow conflict across the wider Middle East. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/327MgcY

Why one of Joe Manchin's biggest filibuster defenses doesn't add up

The senator from West Virginia says he sees himself as a defender of the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd. If we review Byrd's legacy, however, it's clear Manchin is not doing that. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dStVWV

Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, vows revenge

If Israel was responsible, it would further heighten tensions between the two nations, already engaged in a shadow conflict across the wider Middle East. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/327MgcY

Pentagon officer arrested on murder charges faces new allegation of assaulting woman

Police in Maryland said they obtained video showing the officer allegedly assaulting a woman with a long gun. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RqOkea

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs, including for best picture and director Chloé Zhao

Other winners at the British Academy Film Awards include Daniel Kaluuya for "Judas and the Black Messiah" and Yuh-Jung Youn for "Minari." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3s79Ml6

Crowd protests after officer near Minneapolis shoots motorist

Crowds confronted police Sunday after an officer shot a man who died about 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QdxSgE

'Harry Potter' hit-and-run crash kills federal judge, injures boy

Authorities found a synthetic drug in her purse said to cause excited delirium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/328PsVI

'Harry Potter' hit-and-run crash kills federal judge, injures boy

Authorities found a synthetic drug in her purse said to cause excited delirium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/328PsVI

Nannies look back on a tumultuous year, from family moves to remote schooling to lost wages

"There are so many women in such dire financial straits that, despite the long hours and poor pay, they are willing to take those jobs anyway," said one recruitment professional. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fWkVCC

CEOs discuss pulling donations, additional public statements to fight voting bills

A meeting with more 100 attendees came together over Zoom on Saturday to chart further corporate action, one of the call's organizers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/325PnCd

Map of how many coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the country

U.S. health officials are monitoring for cases in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GzmdR2

'No marker, nothing': Unmarked mass graves cause anguish for thousands in Northern Ireland

As Northern Ireland grapples with its history, Toni Maguire, a forensic archaeologist, has made it her mission to research unmarked mass graves where thousands of children are buried. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cWFWeK

In a Pennsylvania town, a Facebook group fills the local news void

The News Alerts of Beaver County has filled the void left by the decline of the local newspaper. That's worked out, sometimes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cOEVoJ

Blinken: China's early 'failure' on Covid cooperation helped speed pandemic

“One result,” the secretary of state told Meet the Press, is that the virus "got out of hand faster and with, I think, much more egregious results than it might otherwise.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32bxSAl

Security deposit and first month's rent? Struggling renters may have new options

“I wish people knew you don't have to sell a kidney just to live in an apartment,” one renter who uses security deposit insurance said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rilr3C

U.K.'s Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip's funeral due to Covid restrictions

Prince Harry, Prince Philip's grandson, is expected to travel from the U.S for the ceremony. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXfSqZ

'SNL' debates Derek Chauvin trial

"We've seen this movie before," said Ego Nwodim, playing the host of a local TV show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ajHQ7B

Electrical problem strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, which monitors Iran’s program, said it was “aware of the media reports,” but declined to comment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d64Jgg

Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions

"It's difficult to breathe," said Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. "What goes up, must come down." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dUVjDK

Best gifts for your pet

Celebrate this National Pet Day with these bestselling gifts from KONG, Outward Hound and Furbo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wJlPZb

From Chernobyl to the Amazon: Inside the growing movement to criminalize 'ecocide'

A growing number of world leaders advocate making ecocide a crime before the International Criminal Court, to serve as a “moral line” for the planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Rsx5B

Fact vs fiction: Prince Philip's colorful life versus the the public's perception

From his memorable quotes to his push to modernize the monarchy, we look at who the queen’s consort really was. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3s9t09q

HBO's new Victorian drama 'The Nevers' mostly delivers on its radical premise

This is a great concept for a show. Unfortunately, “The Nevers” is so crowded with plot and intrigue that it has some trouble getting to the point. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RiddZi

After hot political movements burned the party in power, Democrats are hoping for a cool down

Why Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s battle for re-election in central Virginia may tell the story of the 2022 midterm election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wJhNjv

He found fame as a neurologist. But his sexuality had to 'hide in plain sight.'

In the PBS presentation, documentary filmmaker Ric Burns chronicles Sacks’ storied career as well as his long struggle with his sexuality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d6TV1m

'SNL' debates Derek Chauvin trial

"We've seen this movie before," said Ego Nwodim, playing the host of a local TV show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g07S37

Police accused of threatening, pulling gun on Black Army lieutenant during Virginia traffic stop

U.S. Army Lt. Caron Nazario told police he was “honestly afraid to get out” of his SUV, according to video of the incident. "You should be,” one officer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t9OEfl

Chloe Zhao wins top Director's Guild of America prize for 'Nomadland'

She is only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to earn the award for best feature film directing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d4NZGq