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Man tackled, banned after running on court during Wizards-Sixers game

The incident at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., is the latest involving fans acting up at NBA games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uEh2pF

Plane makes emergency landing on busy California highway

The Los Angeles Police Department plane landed on Highway 101 north of Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yRlXXJ

Plane makes emergency landing on busy California highway

The Los Angeles Police Department plane landed on Highway 101 north of Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yRlXXJ

Texas rapper Lil Loaded dies at 20

The rapper, who was facing a manslaughter charge, had a 2019 hit with “6locc 6a6y,” which racked up more than 28 million views. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SNAdQz

Texas rapper Lil Loaded dies at 20

The rapper, who was facing a manslaughter charge, had a 2019 hit with “6locc 6a6y,” which racked up more than 28 million views. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SNAdQz

Texas man accused of planning mass shooting at Walmart is arrested

“Our investigators did outstanding work in this case, and possibly saved many lives," the Kerr County sheriff said. "The plot interrupted in this case is unthinkable." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SK1zY5

North Korea hits out after U.S. allowed South Korea to build more powerful missiles

It’s Pyongyang's first response since Washington ended decades-long restrictions that capped South Korea’s missile development. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i1Zrp6

Wedding season is coming. Are bachelorette parties the best way to celebrate or the worst?

Wedding season means bachelorette parties. Are they the best way to celebrate before a marriage or the worst? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uEx0jH

How the Department of Defense is failing some survivors of our fallen service members

The program designed to notify and assist survivors' families is a series of training videos and doesn't reflect the modern meaning of "next of kin." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fD1cHS

'A Quiet Place Part II' smashes pandemic box office records with $57 million debut

The results for "A Quiet Place Part II" are roughly in line with what the movie was projected to make prior to the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R6H4Em

Johnson & Johnson asks Supreme Court to void $2B talc verdict

The court could say as soon as Tuesday whether it will get involved in the case, which features high-profile attorneys, including Kenneth Starr, who is representing the women who sued. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vCaTvB

Prime Day 2020 bestsellers: A shopping retrospective

Readers gravitated towards Apple products, face masks, smart TVs, exercise bikes and more. Here are the top choices they made. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vCLba5

E.U. executive urges easing travel restrictions for vaccinated tourists this summer

Testing or quarantines should not apply to people who have been fully vaccinated 14 days prior to travel, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i5WPXh

Netanyahu's enemies may have a deal. But they haven't got a government yet.

“This is the most difficult coalition to build in Israel’s history and it’s far from done,” said Anshel Pfeffer, who penned a biography of Netanyahu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34LSfpr

Netanyahu's enemies may have a deal. But they haven't got a government yet.

“This is the most difficult coalition to build in Israel’s history and it’s far from done,” said Anshel Pfeffer, who penned a biography of Netanyahu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34LSfpr

Gian Franco Rodriguez enjoys his dream debut on Netflix's 'Halston'

“It’s not every day you get the chance to start your acting career like this. ... It changes everything,” said the Latino actor, who was born and raised in Venezuela. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c69JRg

China to allow couples to have up to three children amid falling birth rate

The policy overhaul comes weeks after data revealed a dramatic decline in births for the world’s most populous country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ibfmSd

China to allow couples to have up to three children amid falling birth rate

The policy overhaul comes weeks after data revealed a dramatic decline in births for the world’s most populous country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ibfmSd

'They were killing all the Black people': This 107-year-old still remembers Tulsa massacre

Viola Fletcher was 7 years old when white armed mobs descended on Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing Black people and destroying an economic mecca. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uvMpCQ

Tulsa residents mark 100 years since massacre by demanding reparations

A candlelight vigil on Monday evening will commemorate the victims of the massacre, in which a white mob pillaged a prosperous Black neighborhood. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i6S1AW

Cruise lines and Florida Gov. DeSantis square off over vaccine passports

Cruise lines are eager to set sail, but a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis banning so-called vaccine passports may keep them anchored. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fZJpJx

States are rolling out vaccination plans. Track the number of inoculations across the country.

NBC News is tracking administered doses in each state by surveying health departments and examining daily reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ph8VNz

Celtics fan arrested for allegedly throwing water bottle at Kyrie Irving after Nets win

A Boston Celtics fan was taken into custody and detained after throwing a water bottle at guard Kyrie Irving as the Nets were leaving the court after their win on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wLHyii

Blame in Italy cable car deaths rests with technician, judge rules

Fourteen people were killed when the lead cable of the Mottarone funicular overlooking Lake Maggiore in northern Italy snapped. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34vuFgl

Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested and accused of domestic violence

Police said officers who arrived at Ozuna's Georgia home saw the outfielder grab his wife by the neck and throw her against a wall. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RNZPgn

Celtics fan arrested for allegedly throwing water bottle at Kyrie Irving after Nets win

A Boston Celtics fan was taken into custody and detained after throwing a water bottle at guard Kyrie Irving as the Nets were leaving the court after their win on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wLHyii

Texas Democrats stage walkout to stop debate on restrictive voting bill, delaying final passage

The GOP-backed legislation will be added to a special session agenda, Gov. Greg Abbott said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SBDZMZ

Texas Democrats stage walkout to stop debate on restrictive voting bill, delaying final passage

The GOP-backed legislation will be added to a special session agenda, Gov. Greg Abbott said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SBDZMZ

Two dead and over 20 injured in Miami mass shooting

The incident was "another targeted and cowardly act of gun violence," Miami Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SJrw9V

Meet the queer mechanics working to repair a 'toxic industry'

Three LGBTQ auto shop owners tell NBC News how their businesses offer a transparent, accessible and welcoming alternative to the status quo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SBaYky

For Democrats, GOP filibuster of Jan. 6 commission tests 'limits of bipartisanship'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning a series of votes soon on equal pay, voting rights and other bills that will shape the fate of the 60-vote threshold. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34xdUBi

Meet the queer mechanics working to repair a 'toxic industry'

Three LGBTQ auto shop owners tell NBC News how their businesses offer a transparent, accessible and welcoming alternative to the status quo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SBaYky

Life in Europe was halted by Covid. Domestic terror efforts weren't.

"We have seen an increased body of online extremism and hatred," London's Metropolitan Police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yYMq5Q

About 40 years old and living with parents: Meet South Korea's 'kangaroo tribe'

“Let’s be honest. How could I let my precious boy have a hard time?” Lee Young-wook, 61, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p2UzBu

Bannon has his MAGA megaphone back. GOP candidates know it.

Ambitious Republicans are flocking to Steve Bannon’s podcast for the chance to demonstrate loyalty to Trump and audition for the former president's support. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vzrYWR

A Memorial Day appeal to Congress: Help service members with toxic burn pit exposure

The VA hasn’t acknowledged a definite connection between the pits and veterans' ailments, limiting the ability to get adequate treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yLW0IZ

Tulsa Race Massacre: Myths and misconceptions

From details of the elevator encounter that led to the massacre to false narratives in newspapers, experts clarify some lesser known moments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i4q4tm

What $50K federal student loan forgiveness means to 5 Americans

President Joe Biden has said he wants to provide $10,000 federal student debt relief. Some Democrats want that number to be $50,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wAvEYG

Tulsa Race Massacre: Myths and misconceptions

From details of the elevator encounter that led to the massacre to false narratives in newspapers, experts clarify some lesser known moments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i4q4tm

Get your dog ready for a 'return to normal'

The pandemic gave many dogs more time with their owners, but experts say it’s time for owners and their pets to learn to be apart. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fA4Hig

Diet guru Gwen Lara, husband actor Joe Lara among seven killed in plane crash

She founded the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999 after establishing the Weigh Down Workshop spiritual diet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vDqlaL

Diet guru Gwen Lara, husband actor Joe Lara among seven killed in plane crash

She founded the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999 after establishing the Weigh Down Workshop spiritual diet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vDqlaL

Nashville hat shop hawks anti-vaccine yellow Star of David badge

An Instagram post promoting the yellow badge was no longer on Instagram, but the shop defended its product. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R8gafs

American Airlines extends alcohol service suspension after Southwest Airlines assault

The decision was announced Saturday, a day after Southwest Airlines banned a passenger accused of attacking a flight attendant and knocking out two of her teeth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vDdHsj

American Airlines extends alcohol service suspension after Southwest Airlines assault

The decision was announced Saturday, a day after Southwest Airlines banned a passenger accused of attacking a flight attendant and knocking out two of her teeth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vDdHsj

American Airlines extends alcohol service suspension after Southwest Airlines assault

The decision was announced Saturday, a day after Southwest Airlines banned a passenger accused of attacking a flight attendant and knocking out two of her teeth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vDdHsj

Nashville hat shop hawks anti-vaccine yellow Star of David badge

An Instagram post promoting the yellow badge was no longer on Instagram, but the shop defended its product. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R8gafs

B.J. Thomas, Grammy-winning singer of 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head,' dies at 78

B.J. Thomas, the Grammy Hall of Fame inductee behind hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head" and "Hooked on a Feeling," has died at age 78. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hXXfyW

B.J. Thomas, Grammy-winning singer of 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head,' dies at 78

B.J. Thomas, the Grammy Hall of Fame inductee behind hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head" and "Hooked on a Feeling," has died at age 78. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hXXfyW

California governor orders investigation into death row inmate's innocence claim

Kevin Cooper maintains he was framed for the stabbing deaths of four people, including two children, at a suburban Los Angeles home in 1983. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wA3f50

California governor orders investigation into death row inmate's innocence claim

Kevin Cooper maintains he was framed for the stabbing deaths of four people, including two children, at a suburban Los Angeles home in 1983. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wA3f50

Facebook battles reputation crisis in the Middle East

“Users are feeling that they are being censored, getting limited distribution, and ultimately silenced,” one Facebook senior software engineer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0kV1I

A faction of conservatives pushes to build its own climate movement

At a rally next month in Miami, one group is trying to kick-start a conservative grassroots climate movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vzAIfR

'Not OK': Younger generations confront immigrant parents on race, Blacks' struggle

Younger Latino generations push their parents to rethink assumptions, stereotypes and even outright racism around Blacks and the country's racist legacy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fuB3La

A faction of conservatives pushes to build its own climate movement

At a rally next month in Miami, one group is trying to kick-start a conservative grassroots climate movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vzAIfR

The White House promised a memo on Biden's authority to cancel student debt. Where is it?

Neither the White House nor the Department of Education could provide NBC News with a timeline of the review process, as federal student loan forbearance is set to expire in four months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3i2nDYA

Facebook battles reputation crisis in the Middle East

“Users are feeling that they are being censored, getting limited distribution, and ultimately silenced,” one Facebook senior software engineer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0kV1I

Covid proved we're not honest or honorable. Why should we trust a vaccine honor system?

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we can’t rely on the decency of those around us. A willingness to blindly trust simply doesn’t compute. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wGYHtI

Trump's love for the losing New England Patriot just got a whole lot slimier

The good news is that while American politics is as odious as ever, the winds of change may finally be starting to clear the air in the NFL. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yVohNB

Organizers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong

“We have to apologize to the public," said Richard Tsoi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3urkgNe

Organizers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong

“We have to apologize to the public," said Richard Tsoi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3urkgNe

Jewish groups push White House to help counter antisemitism. For Doug Emhoff, it's personal.

The second gentleman's involvement is an encouraging sign that the Biden administration wants to make combating antisemitism a high priority, observers say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yPaDeu

DA won't seek death against Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson was convicted in 2005 of murdering his pregnant wife. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hYfa8E

Police working to identify young boy found dead on Vegas-area trail

The cause of death was yet to be determined, and detectives think the boy, 8 to 12 years old, was left on the trail Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tsapdl

Police working to identify young boy found dead on Vegas-area trail

The cause of death was yet to be determined, and detectives think the boy, 8 to 12 years old, was left on the trail Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tsapdl

Police working to identify young boy found dead on Vegas-area trail

The cause of death was yet to be determined, and detectives think the boy, 8 to 12 years old, was left on the trail Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tsapdl

DA won't seek death against Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson was convicted in 2005 of murdering his pregnant wife. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hYfa8E

Belarus courts Russia amid international outrage over 'hijacking' of jet

“It's hard to believe that the regime in Minsk could do something like this without any kind of coordination with Russia,” the head of NATO said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p02hfV

California cafe owner charges customers $5 fee for wearing masks

People who tossed their masks were offered a 50 percent discount at the Fiddleshead Cafe in Mendocino, a sign read. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fQJgbv

California cafe owner charges customers $5 fee for wearing masks

People who tossed their masks were offered a 50 percent discount at the Fiddleshead Cafe in Mendocino, a sign read. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fQJgbv

Canadian politician seen urinating during virtual meeting

Member of Parliament Will Amos was also seen nude in April during a House of Commons meeting on Zoom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ieBHOP

Canadian politician seen urinating during virtual meeting

Member of Parliament Will Amos was also seen nude in April during a House of Commons meeting on Zoom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ieBHOP

Severely beaten Cheyenne tribal councilwoman 'will fight for justice,' father says

The assault on Silver Little Eagle, 24, is “another painful reminder” of violence toward Indigenous women, her family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34pzfwy

Severely beaten Cheyenne tribal councilwoman 'will fight for justice,' father says

The assault on Silver Little Eagle, 24, is “another painful reminder” of violence toward Indigenous women, her family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34pzfwy

A comedy about emergency contraception? It's 'the world around us,' its female director says

Latina director Natalie Morales talks about her movie "Plan B," a mature teen comedy out on Hulu about two teens seeking emergency contraception in South Dakota. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34rsWZy

Can critical race theory and patriotism coexist in classrooms?

“Political polarization has damaged the standing of civics and history," said Paul Carrese, an Arizona State University professor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3utIZ3q

Can critical race theory and patriotism coexist in classrooms?

“Political polarization has damaged the standing of civics and history," said Paul Carrese, an Arizona State University professor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3utIZ3q

White House vaccine diplomacy push hits hurdles

The administration has yet to send any of the promised 80 million vaccine doses abroad as it grapples with challenges on a number of fronts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fvgfmR

Europe hopes to lure American tourists this summer

"Greece is offering what people need," Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis tweeted as the country reopened May 15. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wFqwCx

Europe hopes to lure American tourists this summer

"Greece is offering what people need," Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis tweeted as the country reopened May 15. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wFqwCx

NASA's Mars helicopter goes on wild ride after navigation error

The wild, lurching ride is the first major problem since NASA's little Mars helicopter took to the Martian skies last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SwM8SQ

SolarWinds hackers are at it again, Microsoft says

Microsoft said that Nobelium, a Russian-based hacking group, launched the phishing campaign by gaining access to a marketing account of USAID. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oYP6fd

SolarWinds hackers are at it again, Microsoft says

Microsoft said that Nobelium, a Russian-based hacking group, launched the phishing campaign by gaining access to a marketing account of USAID. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oYP6fd

Tech trade groups sue Florida over social media law

Two tech trade groups filed a lawsuit against Florida on Thursday over

Tennessee woman accused of driving through clinic, shouting 'no vaccine' is charged

Virginia Christine Lewis Brown allegedly yelled "no vaccine" in Monday's incident in Maryville, Tenn. No one was hurt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fsG1bj

California warned to steel itself for another summer of blackouts

"Guarded optimism is a reasonable way to state it," said the president and CEO of the state's power grid operator. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oWYQ9s

Calls growing louder for Louisiana troopers in Ronald Greene's arrest to be fired, charged

Ronald Greene's mom says she won't give up fighting for arrests and charges against Louisiana state troopers because "this is for my son." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vxGGhk

With Idaho governor out of state, lt. governor bans mask mandates

Though there was never a statewide mandate, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who has announced a run for governor, issued an executive order banning them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vucpzQ

Versatile coronavirus antibody may be starting point for broader-acting vaccines

Scientists investigated how the immune system's previous exposure to cold-causing coronaviruses impact immune response to COVID-19. In doing so, they discovered one cross-reactive coronavirus antibody that's triggered during a COVID-19 infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uuVN9E

Ultrasensitive blood test detects viral protein, confirms mRNA vaccine activates robust immune response

In series of samples collected from individuals vaccinated against COVID-19, an ultrasensitive test detected low concentrations of circulating antigen. Following robust production of antibodies, investigators found that the viral protein declined to undetectable levels. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oVoBai

Paul Ryan urges GOP to shake Trump obsession, focus on 'principles,' not 'personality'

The former House speaker said that the GOP is "at a crossroads," and that Trump's term came to come to a “dishonorable and disgraceful end." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hV2i37

Key early steps in gene expression captured in real time

Scientists have observed early RNA transcription dynamics by recording where, when and how RNA polymerase enzymes kick off transcription by binding to a DNA sequence. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oWVX8C

How more inclusive lab meetings lead to better science

A new article seeks to help scientists structure their lab-group meetings so that they are more inclusive, more productive and, ultimately, lead to better science. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SAS65j

AGA recommends early use of biologics in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation (pain and swelling) in the gastrointestinal tract, can cause daily health problems, frequent hospitalizations and surgery when not adequately controlled. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are treatments that can help patients live a symptom-free life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oYMhdK

New microscopy method reaches deeper into the living brain

Researchers have developed a new technique that allows microscopic fluorescence imaging at four times the depth limit imposed by light diffusion. Fluorescence microscopy is often used to image molecular and cellular details of the brain in animal models of various diseases but, until now, has been limited to small volumes and highly invasive procedures due to intense light scattering by the skin and skull. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3utAw07

Inhaled nanobodies protect hamsters from COVID-19, study finds

Inhalable nanobodies targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can prevent and treat severe COVID-19 in hamsters, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yLRaf1

China's stonewalling pushed Biden to reveal latest intel probe of Covid origins

The U.S. intelligence community has been unable to reach a “definitive conclusion” on the origins of the virus so far, Biden said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hXj8hE

FDA approves new imaging tool to find advanced prostate cancer

The approach won't replace traditional blood screening tests, but it could help guide doctors when cancer spreads. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3um0um9

Military couple shot to death outside their home

Edward and Brenda McDaniel "were tragically and horribly murdered in their neighborhood," Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin David said during a news conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3utcAKp

'Conspiracy': China hits back after Biden calls for an investigation into Covid origins

"The U.S. wants a presumption of guilt," an editorial in China's state-owned Global Times said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QWXLSB

Kevin Clark, who played the kid drummer in 'School of Rock,' dies at 32

Kevin Clark, who played Freddy Jones in the Jack Black comedy, died on Wednesday after being struck by a car. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fMQtJv

Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect takes the stand and blames mystery men for slaying

In a surprise development, the defense called Cristhian Bahena Rivera as a witness at his first-degree murder trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fPezDC

How pop culture set the stage for the coming UFO report — for better or worse

UFOs were fodder for Hollywood long before they headed to the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fpkAIf

The U.S. wades back into Libya after Trump's hands-off approach

The Biden administration is looking at reopening the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, which has been closed since 2014, two years after the Benghazi attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34m6KzV

The one weird trick that allows me to support Palestinians and condemn antisemitism

The irony is that Zionism and antisemitism are each other's best recruiting tools. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wtF0W6

I wrote the bill to decriminalize psychedelic drugs in California. Here's why.

The so-called war on drugs was a racist, anti-science failure. But policymakers can change that, and states like mine can lead the way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SzfmAl

Once overlooked in classrooms, Tulsa race massacre now seen as 'important' lesson in Oklahoma schools

"We have to teach this and face the ugliness of what I believe we've been too ashamed to talk about in the past," the state Education Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hWW2b5

Once overlooked in classrooms, Tulsa race massacre now seen as 'important' lesson in Oklahoma schools

"We have to teach this and face the ugliness of what I believe we've been too ashamed to talk about in the past," the state Education Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hWW2b5

Black people are in a mental health crisis. Their therapists are busier than ever.

The last year has been marked by collective trauma, and Black therapists, who are disproportionately underrepresented in their field, have been in high demand. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yK3Dj0

'Keeps me up at night': Doctors who care for transgender minors brace for bans

Doctors brace for bills that could ban transition-related health care for transgender minors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wyfHCj

'Enough': Biden renews calls for gun control bill after San Jose rail yard shooting

Biden called on Congress to take action on gun control in his first joint address to lawmakers in April, such as banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3voZyyY

Baby, 10 months old, dies after attack by two dogs at N. Carolina home

The dogs, family pets, attacked the girl while her father had stepped out of the room, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oTIvm0

Baby, 10 months old, dies after attack by two dogs at N. Carolina home

The dogs, family pets, attacked the girl while her father had stepped out of the room, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oTIvm0

Recall effort against L.A.'s progressive district attorney kicks off

Critics say George Gascón's initiatives to reform the criminal justice system violate state law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3flRERk

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19, study suggests

A new study suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more severe COVID-19. The study contradicts widespread assumptions that higher testosterone may explain why men, on average, develop more severe COVID-19 than women do. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oUglar

Amazon indigenous group's lifestyle may hold a key to slowing down aging

The Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American and European peers. The decrease in their brain volumes with age is 70% slower than in Western populations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SwOD7w

Technology to monitor mental wellbeing might be right at your fingertips

To help patients manage their mental wellness between appointments, researchers have developed a smart device-based electronic platform that can continuously monitor the state of hyperarousal, one of the signs of psychiatric distress. They said this advanced technology could read facial cues, analyze voice patterns and integrate readings from built-in vital signs sensors on smartwatches to determine if a patient is under stress. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34i2v8y

People prefer 'natural' strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon

A cross-disciplinary collaboration found that a majority of the U.S. public is supportive of soil carbon storage as a climate change mitigation strategy, particularly when that and similar approaches are seen as 'natural' strategies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vCQvu4

White woman who called 911 on Black man last year in Central Park sues former employer

Amy Cooper alleges that Franklin Templeton terminated her based on her race and gender while also failing to properly investigate the viral incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vrPDIH

New York Daily News changes drawing after backlash over Andrew Yang cartoon

The political cartoon recalls centuries of racist stereotypes, in which Asians were depicted as having small slanted eyes and buckteeth, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yBIsQt

Florida firefighting helicopter crashes; no survivors found

Four people were on board at the time of the crash, officials said. One body was recovered Tuesday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RNBmaH

Actor John Cena apologizes after Taiwan comment

“I love and respect China and Chinese people. I’m very very sorry for my mistake," Cena said in a video message recorded in Chinese. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vpjdP4

'Inundation all around': Powerful cyclone batters eastern India

Second storm in a week hits as authorities battle a deadly second wave of the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fRCsKS

Democrats aim to make Biden's summer food program for kids permanent

“Hunger doesn’t take time off when school buildings are closed, so neither can we," said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fKDKXJ

Democrats aim to make Biden's summer food program for kids permanent

“Hunger doesn’t take time off when school buildings are closed, so neither can we," said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fKDKXJ

Tulsa's Greenwood district burned a century ago. But 'urban renewal' is what killed it.

“The plot to take it over has happened — it just didn’t happen in 1921,” a researcher said of the once-thriving Greenwood district. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SxH9l2

Companies have quietly resumed donating to Republicans who supported the 'Big Lie'

Remember all those righteous corporate statements from January? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fode7P

Tulsa's Greenwood district burned a century ago. But 'urban renewal' is what killed it.

“The plot to take it over has happened — it just didn’t happen in 1921,” a researcher said of the once-thriving Greenwood district. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SxH9l2

Majority of Americans support trans troops, oppose trans athletes, Gallup finds

The majority of Americans support allowing openly transgender people to serve in the military but oppose permitting them to play on sports teams that align from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fnGWtG

Los Angeles airport cargo handlers accused of stealing gold bars

The pair worked for a cargo handling company that does business at LAX, and four gold bars worth $56,000 each were stolen, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ujtT0l

Indictment against former Trump adviser Bannon is dismissed

The onetime chief strategist, accused of defrauding donors in a $25 million fund to build a wall along the U.S. border, had been pardoned by the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34mFUaE

Indictment against former Trump adviser Bannon is dismissed

The onetime chief strategist, accused of defrauding donors in a $25 million fund to build a wall along the U.S. border, had been pardoned by the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34mFUaE

Trump calls reported convening of grand jury in NY probe 'purely political'

The move is a sign that the investigation into the former president's company has entered a new phase. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34fsCge

$10 million settlement approved in Jamal Sutherland death

Sutherland died in January after he was shocked with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed in his cell. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fE7lC4

Marilyn Manson wanted in assault in New Hampshire

The Gilford, New Hampshire, police department said the assault involved a videographer at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34gpRv0

Trump calls reported convening of grand jury in NY probe 'purely political'

The move is a sign that the investigation into the former president's company has entered a new phase. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34fsCge

Kristen Clarke becomes first Black woman to head DOJ's Civil Rights Division

She was confirmed by a 51-48 vote in the Senate and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was the only Republican to vote in favor of Clarke's nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hPNPW8

Mistrial declared in murder trial of Simone Biles' brother

Jurors said they had read legal paperwork that inadvertently was included in evidence given to them to review. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3umwUgn

Rep. Tlaib says social media has censored Palestinians, calls for change

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Tuesday called for social media companies to stop censoring Palestinian political speech on their platforms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3up3SwC

Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome

Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more susceptible to them and can they be prevented? from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3umtTN5

Trump asks judge to throw out Capitol riot lawsuit

Lawyers for the former president argued he has absolute immunity for his actions while in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3um2VoI

Decades after he was rescued in Colorado storm, man accused of killing 2 women same day

Alan Lee Phillips has been charged in the slayings of two women who were last seen the day he was rescued in January 1982. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yBJyeN

Video shows moment Maserati driver opens fire in D.C. road rage incident

A $10,000 award has been offered to anyone with further information on the identity of the suspect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2StP5ni

The monumental impact of George Floyd's death on Black America

While George Floyd's death changed the world, the tragedy was a stark reminder, specifically for Black Americans, of the deep systemic realities underlying Black life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oLFm7G

For some, masks have been a social reprieve. They plan to keep wearing them.

Masks have given some an unexpected reprieve from social expectations in addition to helping people avoid colds to Covid-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Su5OHa

Prosecutors are lining up to take their shot at Trump. Here's who might hit the mark.

Given all this activity, many Americans may well be wondering why Trump hasn't been criminally charged with ... well, something. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QPlW5v

For some, masks have been a social reprieve. They plan to keep wearing them.

Masks have given some an unexpected reprieve from social expectations in addition to helping people avoid colds to Covid-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Su5OHa

Trump White House counsel McGahn set to testify next week

The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena in April 2019 as part of its investigation into possible obstruction into the Russia investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34gExu8

Fisherman survives in Oregon wilderness for more than 2 weeks

Harry Burleigh, 69, failed to return from a camping and fishing trip in Umpqua National Forest on May 6. He was found Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bR7bWY

Noted anti-government activist Ammon Bundy running for governor of Idaho

Bundy is currently banned from entering Idaho Capitol grounds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vglHPK

DOJ partly discloses memo Barr used to clear Trump of obstructing Russia investigation

The Justice Department intends to appeal an order to disclose the full memo cited as a reason not to charge Trump with obstruction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bNQRWT

DOJ partly discloses memo Barr used to clear Trump of obstructing Russia investigation

The Justice Department intends to appeal an order to disclose the full memo cited as a reason not to charge Trump with obstruction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bNQRWT

Texas lawmakers ready to allow handguns without permits

Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would sign the bill, which allows Texans to carry handguns without obtaining a license. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fiIFAh

WNBA coach fined, suspended after disparaging athlete's size

“I will never let a man disrespect me,” Las Vegas Aces post player Liz Cambage said on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fLYNsS

Bishop calls for anti-vaccination pastor to step down

James Altman of the St. James the Less Catholic Church claims he's a victim of the "cancel culture". from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3feTgw0

Ex-priest responsible for 1972 death of altar boy died before his arrest, DA says

A Massachusetts district attorney announced the closure of the Danny Croteau cold case and said Richard Lavigne caused the death of the 13-year-old boy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34sa78F

In 'H.A.G.S. (Have a Good Summer)', filmmaker calls friends from yearbook

"H.A.G.S. (Have a Good Summer)," a documentary short directed and produced by Sean Wang, combines imagery from his yearbook with phone calls with his middle school friends. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RLzjnJ

Suspicious package with white powder sent to Sen. Rand Paul's Kentucky home

The envelope, which was being examined for harmful substances, was being investigated by the FBI and Capitol Police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fFQ77z

Pandemic created 'perfect storm' for eating disorders in teens

Many patients "would never have developed an eating disorder if it weren't for the pandemic," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fhffCH

Amazon shareholders demand end to pollution hitting people of color hardest

“As employees, we are alarmed that Amazon's pollution is disproportionately concentrated in communities of color,” a petition signed by 640 workers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wzkhjt

Amazon shareholders demand end to pollution hitting people of color hardest

“As employees, we are alarmed that Amazon's pollution is disproportionately concentrated in communities of color,” a petition signed by 640 workers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wzkhjt

Supersensitive connection causes hatred of noises

An increased connectivity in the brain between the auditory cortex and the motor control areas related to the face, mouth and throat has been discovered in people with misophonia. Their hatred of 'trigger noises' can lead to an extreme reaction including anger and disgust. This is the first time such a connection in the brain has been identified and it offers a new path for therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wscPqz

Metabolic hormone 'leptin' linked to poor vaccine response

Reduced levels of a metabolic hormone known as leptin is linked to poor vaccine antibody responses in the general population, a study has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bR1Ui5

Husband of Connecticut mom found dead said she died as they fought, police said

The couple had been arguing over new pet guinea pigs, the husband of Jessica Edwards told investigators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bMXPvq

Aircraft associated with military crashes in Las Vegas valley

Nellis Air Force Base said in a tweet that it was aware of the incident involving an aircraft "associated" with the base. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tk38wd

California man sentenced to 5 years in arson at Republican club

Carlos Espriu used bottles filled with gasoline to set a fire at the East Valley Republican Women Federated office in La Quinta in May 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vkFwFA

Soldier suspected of stealing rocket launchers before going missing in Belgian forest

The case has raised new questions about the role of extremist politics in Europe's militaries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hQUBee

Implantable piezoelectric polymer improves controlled release of drugs

A membrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer's electric potential and slowly release the drugs. The novel system overcomes the biggest limitations of conventional drug administration and some controlled release methods, and could improve treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bP3Vf0

Former U.S. ambassador Gordon Sondland sues Pompeo, federal government for legal fees from Trump impeachment probe

Sondland alleges that Pompeo reneged on a "legally binding promise" in which the U.S. government would reimburse him for fees incurred during the inquiry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fF6NMl

Dozens of constitutional scholars tell Congress it has power to make D.C. a state

The experts are vouching for the constitutionality of D.C. statehood and pushing back against criticisms that stand in its way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bPl5c5

Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Israel-Gaza truce

The administration had been roundly criticized for its perceived hands-off initial response to the deadly violence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oOzKJV

India's Covid death pass 300,000 as rare fungal disease strikes fear in patients and doctors

Mucormycosis has appeared in both current and recovering patients of coronavirus, causing blurred vision, chest pain and breathing difficulties. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34cSvxa

Kevin Spacey to appear in first role after sexual assault allegations

"I'm very happy Kevin agreed to participate in my film," Franco Nero, the director, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fdhgzy

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologizes after violating indoor dining restrictions

"Because we were all vaccinated, we didn't stop to think about it," the governor said. "I am human. I made a mistake, and I apologize." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QKtlCX

'State terrorism': Belarus faces global fury after plane forced to land

"While it sounds like an extraordinary Hollywood plot, it's not. The reality of this apparent act of air piracy is chilling," Amnesty International said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oVEqhr

Teen dies, 13 other people injured in shooting at 'unauthorized concert' in South Carolina

A fight broke out before the shooting, which injured 14 people, including a 14-year-old girl who died, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/349yRSP

'State terrorism': Belarus faces global fury after plane forced to land

"While it sounds like an extraordinary Hollywood plot, it's not. The reality of this apparent act of air piracy is chilling," Amnesty International said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oVEqhr

50 years later, the culture wars debate over the child care crisis has barely budged

Conservative counterproposals to Biden's families plan look to promote the traditional family at a time when marriages and birthrates are at record lows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34cof5G

Biden to mark Floyd anniversary with a discussion, not a deal

As summer nears, the White House is reframing its approach to legislative deadlines on a pair of key legislative priorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SpAuJe

50 years later, the culture wars debate over the child care crisis has barely budged

Conservative counterproposals to Biden's families plan look to promote the traditional family at a time when marriages and birthrates are at record lows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34cof5G

In California's recall, Democrats would rather not have a backup plan

Party leaders want to keep other Democrats off the ballot, even though it would mean forfeiting the governorship if Gov. Gavin Newsom loses his recall. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fh7Wei

Nearly 150 arrested at TikTok 'kickback' party after thousands attend viral California event

After a TikTok was posted asking people to come celebrate a birthday, hundreds of partygoers descended on Huntington Beach on Friday and Saturday nights. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hTl2jD

21 runners die in extreme weather at mountainous ultramarathon in China

"The rain was getting heavier and heavier," said Mao Shuzhi who took part in the race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3491D63

Mother of boy killed in road rage incident speaks out

Aiden Leos, who was just 6 years old, was killed when he was struck by a bullet in the back of his mother’s car during a road rage incident. His mother, Joanna Cloonan, is now sharing details of the incident in hopes of catching the perpetrators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bOOgMm

21 runners die in extreme weather at mountainous ultramarathon in China

A large search-and-rescue team was sent out after weather conditions changed suddenly, bringing hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds to the mountainous course. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QIzDTA

21 runners die in extreme weather at mountainous ultramarathon in China

A large search-and-rescue team was sent out after weather conditions changed suddenly, bringing hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds to the mountainous course. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QIzDTA

Biden committed to two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians, Blinken says

"We have to start putting in place the conditions that would allow both sides to engage in a meaningful and positive way toward two states," the secretary of state said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ytoSWx

Phil Mickelson wins PGA to be oldest major champ

He made two early birdies with a magical wedge game and let a cast of contenders fall too far behind to catch him in the shifting wind of Kiawah Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oKKBEY

Phil Mickelson wins PGA to be oldest major champ

He made two early birdies with a magical wedge game and let a cast of contenders fall too far behind to catch him in the shifting wind of Kiawah Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oKKBEY

Duran Duran playing the 2021 Billboard Music Awards shows the critics were wrong

The single "Invisible" in the forthcoming album "Future Past" proves the '80s stars once dismissed as just another boy band still have it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hNkiMU

How new Navy footage impacts the great white hope of UFO enthusiasts

So-called government disclosure is now the great white hope for UFO enthusiasts who feel like this subject has been unfairly derided. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fastRC

Congress could spend big on broadband. Tribal nations say it can't come soon enough.

Biden on Friday said he would agree to the GOP's proposal of spending $65 billion to increase connectivity in the U.S., down from his original plan of $100 billion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/346EjpF

Thousands forced to flee their homes as volcano erupts in Congo

“Everyone is afraid; people are running away. We really don’t know what to do," said Goma resident Zacharie Paluku. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oGCGby

'SNL' reflects on a 'wild ride' of a season

"Thank you for staying with us through an election, an insurrection and an objection that there was an insurrection," Cecily Strong said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vf6iPE

'SNL' reflects on a 'wild ride' of a season

"Thank you for staying with us through an election, an insurrection and an objection that there was an insurrection," Cecily Strong said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vf6iPE

Mother of Ronald Greene 'hurting so bad' after release of police video

He died after state troopers violently restrained him, but officials initially said he died on impact from hitting a tree. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f9lFnh

3-year-old accidentally shoots 2-year-old

Authorities say a guest brought a gun to a gathering and hid it between couch cushions where the children were playing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34bVaax

3-year-old accidentally shoots 2-year-old

Authorities say a guest brought a gun to a gathering and hid it between couch cushions where the children were playing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34bVaax

Pro-Palestinian activists target Facebook with 1-star app store reviews

The coordinated campaign is meant to protest the company’s alleged censorship of Palestinian accounts and posts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fK8VTk

Pro-Palestinian activists target Facebook with 1-star app store reviews

The coordinated campaign is meant to protest the company’s alleged censorship of Palestinian accounts and posts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fK8VTk

Pro-Palestinian activists target Facebook with 1-star app store reviews

The coordinated campaign is meant to protest the company’s alleged censorship of Palestinian accounts and posts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fK8VTk

Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses

The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental actors, from viruses to bacteria to fungi, but most of these microbial organisms provoke little or no response from our skin, which is charged with monitoring and protecting from external dangers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bPNYVA

New mode of transmission for bacteria

Campylobacter infection, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the Western world, can also be spread through sexual contact, according to a new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yvfcuz

Neutrons show a connection between lithium concentrations in the brain and depression

Depressive disorders are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears to play a role. The distribution of lithium in the brains of depressive people is different from the distribution found in healthy humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u7D83z

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

Women who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed asthma, according to a new study. This is the first time asthma has been linked with prenatal exposure to this type of air pollution, which is named for its tiny size and which is not regulated or routinely monitored in the United States. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QGPmTc

Scientists discover gene signature for plaque-eating microglia in Alzheimer's Disease

Single-cell gene studies are clarifying the roles of the brain's specialised immune cell in Alzheimer's disease and offer new avenues for treatment of this incurable condition. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fEQ4J9

AI-enabled EKGs find difference between numerical age and biological age significantly affects health

You might be older - or younger - than you think. A new study found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oHFAgn

New developments, potential suspect emerge in 1981 unsolved murder of Ohio nurse amid family's urging to resurface case

A potential suspect has been questioned in connection to the killing of the 25-year-old nurse, who never returned from her jog in 1981. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SlhDit

Taking more steps daily may lead to a longer life

Taking more steps per day, either all at once or in shorter spurts, may help you live longer. The benefits of more daily steps occurred with both uninterrupted bouts of steps (10 minutes or longer) and short spurts such as climbing stairs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fc9fuJ

Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders

Latinx young adults who experience heart-focused anxiety could be at greater risk for mental health disorders. New research indicates that heart-focused anxiety among that group is a statistically significant predictor for general depression and overall anxiety. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bMgPdI

Molecule enlists patient's immune system to combat HIV

Antiretroviral therapy, the common approach in the treatment of HIV, halts replication of the virus and has saved the lives of millions of people. However, for patients the drug cocktail becomes a lifetime necessity because they continue to harbor latent HIV in a small number of immune system cells. In the absence of treatment, HIV can again replicate and rebound into full blown AIDs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wuaiMG

Challenging the standard model of cancer

In spite of decades of research, cancer remains an enigma. Conventional wisdom holds that cancer is driven by random mutations that create aberrant cells that run amok in the body. Researchers challenge this model by proposing that cancer is a type of genetic throwback, that progresses via a series of reversions to ancestral forms of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oHXzmL

These cognitive exercises help young children boost their math skills, study shows

Young children who practice visual working memory and reasoning tasks improve their math skills more than children who focus on spatial rotation exercises, according to a large study. The findings support the notion that training spatial cognition can enhance academic performance and that when it comes to math, the type of training matters. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QHGxIX

New research could lead to better treatment for epilepsy

Scientists have discovered that the way in which neurons are connected within regions of the brain, can be a better indicator of disease progression and treatment outcomes for people with brain disorders such as epilepsy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hMYIIm

Forensic memory detection tests less effective in older adults

New research has found that some brain activity methods used to detect incriminating memories do not work accurately in older adults. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hMLr2b

Why the Beachwaver is the easiest way to curl your hair

The Beachwaver’s rotating mechanism takes the guesswork out of curling my hair, which is why I’ve been using it for two years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/348rCL0

A major retailer used to sell muskets online. It stopped after a shooting death in Ohio.

Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops stopped selling black powder guns such as muskets and replica antique revolvers online after a lawsuit by the Brady group from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vbu0w5

Pride 2021: Big cities ‘playing the safe card’ with small gatherings, virtual events

Big cities play it safe for Pride 2021 with small gatherings and virtual events. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fa7bmW

'Chaotic scene': Minneapolis shooting leaves 2 dead and 8 wounded, police say

Officers "encountered an exceptionally chaotic scene," the Minneapolis Police Department said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hJE2AX

Martian rover Zhurong takes first drive on surface of Red Planet, China says

China this month joined the United States as the only nations to deploy land vehicles on Mars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ysydOa

Life-without-parole sentences are exploding. But the legal defense system hasn't kept pace.

Almost 56,000 people are serving sentences that will keep them locked up until they die, but most states don’t have minimum qualifications for their lawyers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vft6z0

Biden sees a chance for Middle East peace. Experts say he must walk a fine line.

"We have been in this situation before: It's like 'Groundhog Day,'" said Yossi Mekelberg. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fBgzz3

I'm already nostalgic for Zoom

The Zoomocracy required us to wait our turns to speak. We were forced to be polite and observant. And for once, being short didn't matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sf8fwX

He witnessed George Floyd's murder. Here's what he hopes people understand.

"I don't think most of America understands," Donald Williams II said of the trauma he still experiences. "They kind of see it and hear it, but I don't think they fully understand." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ub6VbQ

Progressive Philadelphia DA's big primary win boosts reform movement momentum

"Four years ago we promised reform and a focus on serious crime," Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said after his victory Tuesday night. "We kept those promises." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bKwqKL

He witnessed George Floyd's murder. Here's what he hopes people understand.

"I don't think most of America understands," Donald Williams II said of the trauma he still experiences. "They kind of see it and hear it, but I don't think they fully understand." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ub6VbQ

Jeremy Lin reflects on being Asian American chasing NBA dreams

“What I would really love to see conveyed to the next generation is this belief of confidence, and having a deep confidence and security in who you are, and not being ashamed of that," he told NBC Asian America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sek2Mb

Missing Connecticut mom found dead, husband arrested

Jessica Edwards, 30, was reported missing by her family and husband May 10. Her body was found Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fBposT

Louisiana releases footage of Ronald Greene's arrest that ex-officers say further erodes trust in police

An autopsy report cites multiple contributing factors in Greene's May 2019 death, including injuries to his head and restraint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yxHEvV

Missouri woman dies after mother cow attacks her

The animal knocked the woman to the ground and stepped on her head after she attempted to tag a newborn calf. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oHBCnY

Steve Bannon's Covid 'defense' underscores a deeply troubling wellness trend

Celebrities are using their star power to hawk evidence-free, ridiculous and sometimes even dangerous wellness products. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wpCcZV

Judge rules Fulton County absentee ballots to be unsealed, reviewed after fraud claims

Fulton County, which includes Atlanta, has been the source of conspiracy theories, largely promoted by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v5oT0B

New York librarian accused of robbing bank

Police in New Rochelle, a suburb of New York City, said the suspect handed a note to a Chase bank teller that said, "Give me $100,000 I have a gun." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wuPvbL

Two guarding Epstein night he killed himself will avoid jail time

The prison workers were accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring Jeffrey Epstein when he died in 2019 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SepMWe

Biden hurries off stage when asked about UFOs

Earlier this week, former President Obama appeared on late night TV and said the government cannot explain the videos of unidentified aerial phenomenon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T1jk54

'Don't back down': DeSantis delivers campaign-style speech in Pittsburgh

Florida governor, a Trump ally, has raised his profile during pandemic and is viewed by some as potential 2024 GOP candidate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bIss50

'Don't back down': DeSantis delivers campaign-style speech in Pittsburgh

Florida governor, a Trump ally, has raised his profile during pandemic and is viewed by some as potential 2024 GOP candidate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bIss50

Study validates shorter treatment for major world infection, tuberculosis

A study of tuberculosis drug therapy found that a two-drug, four-month regimen can be used to treat TB as effectively as the standard regimen that lasts six months and consists of four drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v7TCu1

Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares

Researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDPmUm

Tampons, sanitary napkins could diagnose yeast infections with color-changing threads

The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens. Now, researchers have developed color-changing threads that turn bright pink in the presence of C. albicans. When embedded in tampons or sanitary napkins, they could allow women to quickly and discreetly self-diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections, the researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34gqzc1

New insight into protein production in brain could help tackle dementia

Scientists have revealed a layer of genetic material involved in controlling the production of tau; a protein which plays a critical role in serious degenerative conditions, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hE6MLr

Single fingerprint at a crime scene detects class A drug usage

The latest findings show that with clever science, a single fingerprint left at a crime scene could be used to determine whether someone has touched or ingested class A drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oE1XTU

Cholesterol levels sustainably lowered using base editing

Base editing is a novel gene editing approach that can precisely change individual building blocks in a DNA sequence. By installing such a point mutation in a specific gene, an international research team has succeeded in sustainably lowering high LDL cholesterol levels in the blood of mice and macaques. This opens up the possibility of curing patients with inherited metabolic liver diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fC9UEH

New study shows flies mutant for schizophrenia-associated genes respond well to anti-psychotics

Scientists have successfully treated flies displaying behavioral problems linked to newly discovered schizophrenia-associated genes in humans, using common anti-psychotics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v347i6

Alzheimer protein APP regulates learning and social behavior in the healthy brain

The APP protein is known for its role in Alzheimer's disease, but its contribution to healthy brain function remains largely unexplored. Using a mouse model, a research team gained new insights on the physiological functions of the APP protein family. The absence of APP during brain development was shown to result in malformations of brain regions implicated in learning and memory, severely impairing learning in the mice and causing autistic-like behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v1Qpfr

Different physical activity 'cocktails' have similar health benefits

A new study describes multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise -- as long as your exercise 'cocktail' includes plenty of light physical activity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgEnQH

Former Boy Scouts speak out on sexual abuse claims, bankruptcy case

Former Boy Scouts share their story as the hearing on the thousands of sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America begins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wq5qI2

Louisiana storm death toll climbs to 5

The flooding, which began with heavy rain early this week, hit some areas that were struck by two hurricanes last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fyMIaC

Louisiana storm death toll climbs to 5

The flooding, which began with heavy rain early this week, hit some areas that were struck by two hurricanes last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fyMIaC

In Virginia Democratic debate, McAuliffe seeks contrast with GOP's Youngkin in governor's race

While his Democratic opponents argued that they represent the future, McAuliffe, the gubernatorial front-runner, set his sights on trying to frame the general election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fwKXe1

New insights into androgen's action could boost battle against prostate cancer

Researchers have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells - and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vdoERm

Researchers identify potential approach to controlling epileptic seizures

Researchers have identified a potential new approach to better controlling epileptic seizures. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wsN3m9

Small uveal melanomas 'not always harmless'

A new article from ocular researchers demonstrates that small uveal (intraocular) melanomas are not always harmless, as the current paradigm suggests. Instead, a reasonable proportion of them have molecular genetic alterations, which categorizes them as highly metastatic tumors. The article recommends that they should not be observed but rather treated immediately, to improve patients' chances of survival. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yuw6cP

New, biological, and safer soaps

An international research team has discovered a new molecule with potential to revolutionize the biosurfactant market. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wjbWk3

Israel-Hamas tensions aren't new — but this level of pro-Palestinian support in the U.S. is

Growing pro-Palestinian support and rallies show a break in the long-held bipartisan support Israel has enjoyed in the U.S., activists say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oBIovt

Israel-Hamas tensions aren't new — but this level of pro-Palestinian support in the U.S. is

Growing pro-Palestinian support and rallies show a break in the long-held bipartisan support Israel has enjoyed in the U.S., activists say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oBIovt

Potential causality between blood clot factors and migraine with aura

Researchers used a technique in genetic analysis termed Mendelian randomization to examine 12 coagulation measures, uncovering four that are associated with migraine susceptibility. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T2MJvL

Scientists discover five new species of listeria, improving food safety

While examining the prevalence of listeria in agricultural soil, food scientists have stumbled upon five previously unknown and novel relatives of the bacteria. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3f5YSZp

Asian American teen's 2017 death being investigated by FBI as hate crime

Maggie Long's body was found inside her family’s home in December 2017 in Bailey, a mountain community about 45 miles southwest of Denver. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u5HkB5

World awaits cease-fire as Israel and Gaza count cost of conflict

Despite a growing sense that a cease-fire could be imminent and pressure from Washington to de-escalate, Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yt0iVo

A quality travel pillow makes a difference. Here's why.

Looking to relax on a long flight? Here are some expert-recommended pillows that’ll help keep you comfortable while traveling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f36igf

A quality travel pillow makes a difference. Here's why.

Looking to relax on a long flight? Here are some expert-recommended pillows that’ll help keep you comfortable while traveling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f36igf

World awaits cease-fire as Israel and Gaza count cost of conflict

Despite a growing sense that a cease-fire could be imminent and pressure from Washington to de-escalate, Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yt0iVo

Many dating apps ban people convicted of felonies. Does that make anyone safer?

“It’s using the justice system as a barometer of someone’s worth," a sociologist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bG0EOJ

Confusing rules, loopholes and legal issues: College vaccination plans are a mess

In just the last two weeks, more than 120 of nearly 400 public and private colleges and universities analyzed by NBC News have added vaccination requirements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yo9LgX

Why Demi Lovato's nonbinary revelation is so important — in more ways than one

Notably, Lovato's femme sheen doesn't negate their expansive gender identity any more than Jonathan Van Ness' beard negates theirs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3405vGA

'Ground zero for attrition': California federal fire crews understaffed amid increased fire threat

"We’re losing people at an accelerated rate because there are so many other opportunities" elsewhere, said a former Forest Service officer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bFYeQ6

Top diplomats meet as U.S., Russia test waters ahead of Biden-Putin summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov treaded carefully in the first face-to-face meeting of U.S. and Russian officials under the Biden administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wkBfCm

Confusing rules, loopholes and legal issues: College vaccination plans are a mess

In just the last two weeks, more than 120 of nearly 400 public and private colleges and universities analyzed by NBC News have added vaccination requirements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yo9LgX

'Ground zero for attrition': California federal fire crews understaffed amid increased fire threat

"We’re losing people at an accelerated rate because there are so many other opportunities" elsewhere, said a former Forest Service officer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bFYeQ6

Cher biopic from ‘Mamma Mia!’ producers, 'Forrest Gump' screenwriter in the works

The untitled film is set at Universal Pictures, with “Mamma Mia!” producers Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman on board to produce and Eric Roth penning the script. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bIr1DY

Alaska man recovering from bear attack

The attack occurred in a wooded area as a man was surveying and unknowingly approached a brown bear, troopers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oBOrjp

Salma Hayek reveals Covid battle she feared would kill her

"My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad," Hayek, 54. "I said, 'No, thank you. I'd rather die at home.'" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wlcmq1

'Not a positive development': What the new criminal probe could mean for the Trump Organization

Legal experts say the New York attorney general's decision to team up with Manhattan prosecutors doesn't bode well for the former president's company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fAk2hi

107-year-old survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre calls on U.S. to acknowledge 1921 event

In an emotional opening statement, Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre testified before Congress about her memories of the massacre and called for "justice." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ysaihE

'Not a positive development': What the new criminal probe could mean for the Trump Organization

Legal experts say the New York attorney general's decision to team up with Manhattan prosecutors doesn't bode well for the former president's company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fAk2hi

Supporters of Mikayla Miller push back on suicide ruling for Massachusetts teen

Mikayla's family and advocates said evidence doesn't support a finding of suicide. Investigators said the investigation into her death continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f2aFI6

Supporters of Mikayla Miller push back on suicide ruling for Massachusetts teen

Mikayla's family and advocates said evidence doesn't support a finding of suicide. Investigators said the investigation into her death continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f2aFI6

An Arab mob looted my hotel. Now my Arab neighbors are helping me rebuild.

After a mob looted my hotel, my Arab friends are mourning with me, cleaning with me and helping me rebuild. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9QizI

Rep. Tim Ryan unloads on GOP opposition to Jan. 6 probe in House floor speech

His speech came as several GOP members expressed dissent against a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fx2HWD

'I'm scared': Newly released video shows deadly 2019 arrest of Black man in Louisiana

The video shows one trooper wrestling Ronald Greene to the ground, putting him in a chokehold and punching him in the face. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f3Cb8s

Man tried to kill wife with 2 butcher knives at son's football game, officials say

Russell Matthew Husges, 43, of Anaheim, California, faces several charges, including attempted murder and child endangerment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bBVraX

Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice pregnant with first child

The queen has 10 great-grandchildren, with another — a second child for Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — due in the summer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fx8BH5

Man tried to kill wife with 2 butcher knives at son's football game, officials say

Russell Matthew Husges, 43, of Anaheim, California, faces several charges, including attempted murder and child endangerment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bBVraX

Man tried to kill wife with 2 butcher knives at son's football game, officials say

Russell Matthew Husges, 43, of Anaheim, California, faces several charges, including attempted murder and child endangerment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bBVraX

Israel-Gaza fighting rages on as diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire builds

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israel's attacks "will continue for as long as it takes to restore calm" for all of its citizens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qvb6Bl

The rise of silk sleepwear — and how to shop for it

Silk sleepwear doesn’t have to be pricey. We found highly-rated silk pajamas under $200 from Nordstrom, Lunya and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33W0bnp

Working women face 'perfect storm,' study finds

The female workforce is under severe strain, and employers don't do enough to retain talent or support work-life balance, women tell researchers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u0q7ZJ

France reopens cafe and bistro terraces after six months

Some cafes have spent days preparing for Wednesday's milestone, even though rain is forecast for large swaths of the country, including Paris. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3v0F2EH

Microaggressions and straight-up racism are exhausting Black people

When New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u0TZFo

The fantasy of a new Republican party

Even if the GOP 2.0 secures a marquee name to champion its message, its role would almost certainly be as a political spoiler. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wjZD7c

What's a judge's moral standard? Allegations of racism, sexism spotlight judicial misconduct

Probate Judge Randy Jinks has mostly denied the allegations by employees. The case spotlights how Alabama handles ethics complaints against judges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33ZtHZz

N.C. judge accused of trying to hit activist with car during police brutality protest

The judge faces a misdemeanor charge of assault with a deadly weapon and has been summoned to appear in court next month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qz1jdI

Washington Gov. Inslee signs sweeping police reform measures

The dozen bills include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints, no-knock warrants and requires officers to intervene if colleagues engage in excessive force. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bCp2Ry

11-year-old girl fights back, escapes attempted abduction at Florida bus stop

A 30-year-old man was arrested and accused of attempted kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fJlaQ3

Flooding from Louisiana storms turns deadly

At least three people were dead after a foot of rain fell in Lake Charles and 10 inches in Baton Rouge, officials said. More rain is forecast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wif5R3

Famed Darwin's Arch in Galapagos takes new shape

Scientists are blaming erosion for the loss of the top of the rock formation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bAmmne

New York AG's office opens criminal probe into Trump Organization

Whether the president's business had inflated the value of its assets for the purposes of tax breaks and loans has reportedly been key issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yj94FA

New York AG's office opens criminal probe into Trump Organization

Whether the president's business had inflated the value of its assets for the purposes of tax breaks and loans has reportedly been key issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yj94FA

'Best $500 I ever spent': GOP lawmakers flout mask rules, risk fine on House floor

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not loosened the pandemic-related rules, despite new CDC guidance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hBgOwJ

St. Louis lawyer who waved rifle at protesters running for Senate in Missouri

Mark McCloskey joins a Republican primary field that already includes former Gov. Eric Greitens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3orITYE

Death of Mikayla Miller, 16, ruled suicide by medical examiner

There were calls for justice and questions raised about an investigation after Mikayla Miller, 16, was found dead in April. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fwdz6X

Taliban ramped up attacks against Afghans as peace talks faltered, Pentagon watchdog says

The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, offered a more upbeat assessment of the situation to Congress on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3421uB7

All the ways Biden revolutionized the child tax credit

New monthly payouts help address regular expenses and prevent financial precariousness better than a once-a-year boost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wmSWRP

The Supreme Court's plan to hear the Mississippi abortion case is likely the end of Roe

The court has agreed to decide whether all bans on abortion before fetal viability — the very bans Roe already prohibits — are unconstitutional. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ynFWgC

'We don't deserve this': Girl, 10, asks America for help from Gaza City

“I want to let out my anger out of my body because they’re killing people,” the child, Nadeen Abed al Lateef, told NBC News in Gaza City. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QqeJbI

Ohio sees boost in shots after it announces $1 million vaccination lottery

Ohio had its highest vaccination day in three weeks after it announced lottery-style drawings for vaccinated Ohioans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SZfs4I

CDC's deputy director, Dr. Anne Schuchat, to retire

After three decades of public service, Schuchat says it's time to "smell some roses." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oANkAN

Carnival Cruise Line in 'active discussions' with CDC to return to sailing in July

"President Biden wants to reopen America by the Fourth of July, and we want to make sure that the cruise industry can be part of that reopening of America," said Carnival's president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3byoEU8

Inspector who failed to catch Mississippi River bridge crack is fired

The crack shut down the Interstate 40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee. Bridges will be re-inspected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eVypOh

Inspector who failed to catch Mississippi River bridge crack is fired

The crack shut down the Interstate 40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee. Bridges will be re-inspected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eVypOh

Lake Charles, other parts of Louisiana pummeled by punishing rains

"We’ve been through enough in the past year, and we’re seeing flooding that we didn’t even see from Delta,” one woman said, referring to the October hurricane. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uWgBId

Skydiver dies after mid-air collision with other diver in Florida

One person was able to regain control, but the other was not able to get his parachute to reopen, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33P6VUd

Surfer killed in shark attack near popular Australia beach

It is the country's first fatal shark attack of the year. Last year saw eight deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3u0A1KF

Pence slams Biden for 'weakness' in handling of Israel-Hamas conflict

Pence touted the foreign policy achievements of the "Trump-Pence administration" several times in the piece, using a phrase not often heard while he was in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oo71LQ

Tesla on 'autopilot' crashes into deputy's vehicle in Washington state

There were no injuries, but there was significant damage to the patrol vehicle, the sheriff's office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bRunoj

Slow research to understand fast change

A new open-access research collection reveals unexpected lessons drawn from decades of rich data from the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fwbpoe

Proteins that predict future dementia, Alzheimer's risk, identified

The development of dementia late in life is associated with abnormal blood levels of dozens of proteins up to five years earlier, according to a new study. Most of these proteins were not known to be linked to dementia before, suggesting new targets for prevention therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uY8BGG

Lipid droplets help protect kidney cells from damage

Researchers have found out how microscopic structures called lipid droplets may help to prevent a high-fat diet causing kidney damage. The work in fruit flies opens up a new research avenue for developing better treatments for chronic kidney disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fp0Mn5

Cells from the center of tumors most likely to spread around the body

Cells from different parts of kidney tumors behave differently, and surprisingly, cells within the center of a tumor are the most aggressive and have the highest chance of spreading around the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T0mXID

After concealing her race, Black Indianapolis owner's home value more than doubled

The homeowner suspected race played a role in her first two low appraisals. Now her experiences are part of complaints with federal housing authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SYZjwb

Why I'm putting 'mother' on my résumé (and other moms should, too)

Motherhood must be recognized for what it is: A training ground for leadership in all its forms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yi4Yxj

Retailers — and their customers — are divided on maskless shopping

"The pandemic is still going strong. I think there’s a lot of evidence that we can’t be lax and drop masks just yet,” said one shopper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qqbscr

Sperm help 'persuade' the female to accept pregnancy

Sperm are generally viewed as having just one action in reproduction -- to fertilize the female's egg - but studies are overturning that view. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eQZLVD

High-intensity intermittent training improves spatial memory in rats

Despite lower exercise volume, HIIT was as effective as endurance running for improving exercise capacity and spatial memory. Researchers found that activity-specific physiological adaptations in the muscles and increased signaling and neurogenesis in the hippocampus underlie these improvements. Findings also suggested that benefits can potentially be optimized by tailoring exercise time and intensity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yl0iXK

Researchers report first instance of COVID-19 triggering recurrent blood clots in arms

Researchers are reporting the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a rare recurrence of potentially serious blood clots in people's arms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bBKYvU

Bill Gates' reputation could be clouded by reports about his personal life

The co-founder of Microsoft faces renewed scrutiny over allegations about his behavior and social ties, potentially threatening his public image. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bwEP44

NYC Pride parade bans police; gay officers 'disheartened'

Police will be banned from marching in the huge annual parade until at least June 2025. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uVEnnU

Teen arrested in connection with killing of child found in middle of Texas street

The 4-year-old boy, who has not been identified, was found dead in the middle of the block before 7 a.m. CT Saturday, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ykAniH

Female welders torch glass ceiling in male-dominated field

“My family doesn’t understand it,” Teia Leonard said. “I’m the only woman welder they’ve ever seen.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hvatTo

NYC Pride parade bans police; gay officers 'disheartened'

Police will be banned from marching in the huge annual parade until at least June 2025. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uVEnnU

Zapping nerves with ultrasound lowers drug-resistant blood pressure

Brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney lowered blood pressure in people with drug-resistant hypertension. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oqTeV0

Shortcut for dendritic cells

During an inflammatory response, things need to happen quickly: researchers have recently discovered that certain immune cells that function as security guards can use a shortcut to get from the tissue to lymph nodes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eSxka3

Save our oceans to protect our health: Scientists call for global action plan

An interdisciplinary European collaboration called the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project has outlined the initial steps that a wide range of organizations could take to work together to protect the largest connected ecoInsystem on Earth. They call for the current UN Ocean Decade to act as a meaningful catalyst for global change, reminding us that ocean health is intricately linked to human health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tTVe9p

Discovery and WarnerMedia merge, creating one of the largest U.S. media companies

AT&T announced on Monday that WarnerMedia and Discovery are merging from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uSS3zS

'The best master': New Stalin Center evokes pride, and revulsion among Russians

Under Stalin’s rule, approximately 1.7 million Soviet citizens were evicted from their homes and taken to forced labor camps. About 690,000 were executed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yf8715

Ninth person from Yankees tests positive for Covid

The Yankees have had nine total positives within the traveling party since last week — three coaches, five staffers and shortstop Gleyber Torres. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oqI96m

'The best master': New Stalin Center evokes pride, and revulsion among Russians

Under Stalin’s rule, approximately 1.7 million Soviet citizens were evicted from their homes and taken to forced labor camps. About 690,000 were executed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yf8715

Israel continues to pound Gaza day after dozens of Palestinians killed

Nearly 200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, including 58 children, and 10 have been killed in Israel, according to local officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bxxnWC

Monthly child tax credit payments to start hitting bank accounts July 15

Qualifying families will get monthly payments of up to $300 a month for each child under 6 and up to $250 a month for each child 6 to 18 years old. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fqMPET

Monthly child tax credit payments to start hitting bank accounts July 15

Qualifying families will get monthly payments of up to $300 a month for each child under 6 and up to $250 a month for each child 6 to 18 years old. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fqMPET

Monthly child tax credit payments to start hitting bank accounts July 15

Qualifying families will get monthly payments of up to $300 a month for each child under 6 and up to $250 a month for each child 6 to 18 years old. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fqMPET

Map: Explore America's broken bridges

More than 35,000 of the nation’s smallest bridges need repairs, three times the number the Biden administration has pledged to repair. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bs3sz5

Olympian Raven Saunders looks toward Tokyo, with a focus on mental health

In January 2020, Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders read a news article about Bryce Gowdy, a Black teenager from Deerfield Beach, Florida, who died by suicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3omTlk6

Olympian Raven Saunders looks toward Tokyo, with a focus on mental health

In January 2020, Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders read a news article about Bryce Gowdy, a Black teenager from Deerfield Beach, Florida, who died by suicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3omTlk6

Should Joe Biden worry about soaring lumber prices?

Lumber hit an all-time high of $1,686 per thousand board feet this month, surging by 406 percent from the $333 it was trading at the same time last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uXBCT8

The cicadas are coming and bringing an important message about time

They're loud but brilliant, particularly for their ability to be mini-time capsules that push through the soil and remind us of earlier versions of ourselves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RgGqo4

Fauci says pandemic exposed 'undeniable effects of racism'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a graduation speech at Atlanta's Emory University that correcting societal wrongs will take a commitment of decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eRUEEJ

Should Joe Biden worry about soaring lumber prices?

Lumber hit an all-time high of $1,686 per thousand board feet this month, surging by 406 percent from the $333 it was trading at the same time last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uXBCT8

'Suspicious' brushfire in Los Angeles grows to more than 1,300 acres

More than 1,000 people were under evacuation orders, and residents in another 130 homes were told to prepare to flee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33NEE09

A 'vaccine hustler' and a 'superhero' are getting Americans vaccinated

Patience, time and persistence are the best ways, they say, to ease vaccine fears. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ojc5RE

Mines were once the beating heart of eastern Ukraine. Now they are ticking time bomb.

“For now, the Nova mine is coping with the waters,” a former worker said. “But this is nature, it can’t be predicted.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fpxW5M

Why it's not just the Class of 2021 that should be celebrating right now

As we emerge from Covid, commencement signifies the end of college, and a new beginning for all of us. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3htX3Hx

Stop obsessing about your Covid weight gains and just have a hot (fat) girl summer

We survived a global pandemic and now you're worried about the size of your jeans? Let's just refuse to ever be ashamed of our bodies again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SXI8ex

Policing mental health: Recent deaths highlight concerns over officer response

"A badge and gun should not be the first one to address a non-violent mental health crisis call," said Seton Hall University professor Juan Rios. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w8Nr91

Unable to resist the urge to wave at the end of Zoom calls? You're not alone

From our tiny squares of digital real estate, many of us have become aggressive wavers. Body language experts say this is a good thing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33Kejjw

Policing mental health: Recent deaths highlight concerns over officer response

"A badge and gun should not be the first one to address a non-violent mental health crisis call," said Seton Hall University professor Juan Rios. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w8Nr91

A 'vaccine hustler' and a 'superhero' are getting Americans vaccinated

Patience, time and persistence are the best ways, they say, to ease vaccine fears. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ojc5RE

How purity culture and anti-Asian racism intersect in some white evangelical circles

The intersection of purity culture and anti-Asian racism is familiar to many Asian American Christian women, who say there’s long been a connection between from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tM7qZv

Unable to resist the urge to wave at the end of Zoom calls? You're not alone

From our tiny squares of digital real estate, many of us have become aggressive wavers. Body language experts say this is a good thing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33Kejjw

Mines were once the beating heart of eastern Ukraine. Now they are ticking time bomb.

“For now, the Nova mine is coping with the waters,” a former worker said. “But this is nature, it can’t be predicted.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fpxW5M

'SNL' pokes fun at no-mask guidelines

"It's your boy, Fauci, the patron saint of Purell," said Kate McKinnon's Dr. Anthony Fauci. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w8MIEL

Graphic: Inside the 'trust fund loophole'

Biden wants to end this little-known tax provision that has saved the wealthy millions and billions every year for the last 90-plus years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eMJfWM

'Sins of our past': Apologies for 1970 Jackson State shootings

The gunfire by city and state police officers killed two people and injured 12 others on the campus of the historically Black college. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wbLIA2

Brushfire threatens homes in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades

The Palisades Fire flared up Saturday afternoon and quickly escalated in a region surrounded by dry brush and mountainous terrain. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eS2NJr

Trump's blog isn't lighting up the internet

The ex-president’s blog has drawn a considerably smaller audience than his once-powerful social media accounts, according to engagement data. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fdr1fQ

Missing Houston tiger found safe

It was first spotted Sunday, roaming around a neighborhood. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tZtkZH

Crash victim had posted videos riding in Tesla on Autopilot

The California Highway Patrol has not determined whether the car was in automated driving mode at the time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ok1GFi

University of California agrees not to use SAT, ACT scores in admissions

The decision is part of a settlement of a student lawsuit that was announced Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33K7kqH

Matt Gaetz equates sex trafficking investigation with earmarks in Ohio speech

At a Republican summit, the Florida congressman railed against the GOP establishment and briefly addressed accusations of "naughty favors." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fp9Sju

Fibre-optics used to take the temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet

Scientists have used fibre-optic sensing to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Their findings will be used to make more accurate models of the future movement of the world's second-largest ice sheet, as the effects of climate change continue to accelerate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ohSx06

People at high genetic risk for colorectal cancer benefit more from lifestyle changes

People with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more at preventing the disease by leading healthy lifestyles than those at lower genetic risk, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ojV89K

Epigenetic changes drive the fate of a B cell

B cells are the immune cells responsible for creating antibodies, and most produce antibodies in response to a pathogen or a vaccine. A small subset of B cells instead spontaneously make antibodies that perform vital housekeeping functions. Understanding how epigenetics spur these differences in such similar cells is an important fundamental question in immunology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eMtXRU

Sports betting skyrocketed in pandemic. Experts warn of a 'ticking time bomb'

Despite a sharp rise in online gambling, federal and state governments still devote few resources to tracking and treating people with gambling problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3buCSFn

Biden's tax hikes are in flux as Democrats grapple with competing pressures

Party leaders have yet to make tough decisions like how much tax revenue to raise, where to set rates and how to handle parochial demands. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hsbFad

As vaccinations drop, outreach workers hit the streets to change minds

Volunteers across the country are responding to people's fears, coaxing the hesitant and removing obstacles for those who want to get vaccinated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yezCaP

Shelters, safe rooms and missile shields: Weary Israelis endure barrage of Hamas rockets

“What despairs us is that, if there will be a ceasefire, and then this is just going to happen again," said Moran Segal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bvEe2S

Ellen Degeneres changed American culture. Too bad she didn't change with it.

Ellen helped define a culture of kindness that now feels more like complicity. And a visibility earned through performative respectability. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3buyTIZ

As vaccinations drop, outreach workers hit the streets to change minds

Volunteers across the country are responding to people's fears, coaxing the hesitant and removing obstacles for those who want to get vaccinated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3yezCaP

Why 85 Asian American, LGBTQ groups opposed the anti-Asian hate crimes bill

“The things that will keep us safe require us to think more long term and systemically about what the root causes of violence are," Jason Wu, co-chair of the GAPIMNY-Empowering Queer & Trans Asian Pacific Islanders, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3opCwW0

Water crisis deepens on California-Oregon line

Federal regulators shut off irrigation water to farmers from a critical reservoir and said they wouldn't send extra water to dying salmon or to wildlife refuges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fiRfhb

Biden admin discussed using military fuel stockpile, National Guard to respond to Colonial Pipeline hack

The options presented by the Pentagon could be reconsidered if the crisis lasts well beyond early next week, said people familiar with the conversations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eSByOZ

California governor proposes record wildfire spending

Kate Dargan of the nonprofit California Fire Safe Council called it "a game-changing amount of money." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ynqmS6

Federal arraignment set for 3 ex-cops charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights

Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao will be arraigned on civil rights violations on July 14 in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w3HPgn

Veteran space journalist Jay Barbree dies at 87

The NBC News correspondent began covering NASA in 1957 when the agency was struggling with a series of humiliating explosions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w6PgmP

Neera Tanden will join White House as senior adviser after failed OMB nomination

The president had originally tapped Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget, but her nomination was scuttled amid bipartisan opposition in the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eNTF8p

Internal memo reveals Trump admin strategies to omit undocumented immigrants from census

This is the first public disclosure that Trump administration officials tried to find ways to carve out the country’s undocumented population from the census. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RSjhZ0

Video shows South Carolina deputies repeatedly tasing Black man before he dies in jail

Jamal Sutherland, 31, had been in a psychiatric facility less than a day earlier. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ylv1nF

Florida man wrestle alligator to save his dog

Fortunately, both the man and the dog were able to escape the attack with no serious injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ogjtgC

Proud Boys formed smaller group for Jan. 6, prosecutors say

Investigators have yet to establish who formulated the plan to storm the Capitol grounds and enter the building. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bsarYE

After CDC change, Walmart says employees, customers can ditch masks

The change in policy comes a day after the CDC changed its guidance to say the fully vaccinated don't need to wear masks in most settings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ycDV6J

China becomes only second nation in history to land a rover on Mars

The landing is a major milestone for China's space agency, which has advanced rapidly in just a few decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RStVPs

China becomes only second nation in history to land a rover on Mars

The landing is a major milestone for China's space agency, which has advanced rapidly in just a few decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RStVPs

Biden revokes controversial Trump orders on monuments, immigration

The president has been reversing many of the executive actions taken by his predecessor since his first day in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3y7vGJf

Mississippi Supreme Court overturns voter-approved medical marijuana initiative

The marijuana measure had been approved by voters, but the judges overturned it citing a flaw in the state constitution that could doom future measures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hqo6mO

Biden meets with DACA recipients at White House in continued push for immigration overhaul

The six so-called "Dreamers" work in health care, education and agriculture and discussed their experiences on the front lines of the pandemic, the White House said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ojcuU9

Screening for ovarian cancer did not reduce early deaths

The latest analysis looked at data from more than 200,000 women aged 50-74 at recruitment who were followed up for an average of 16 years. The women were randomly allocated to one of three groups: no screening, annual screening using an ultrasound scan, and annual multimodal screening involving a blood test followed by an ultrasound scan as a second line test. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hoSw97

Cancer has ripple effect on distant tissues

A new study with zebrafish shows that a deadly form of skin cancer -- melanoma -- alters the metabolism of healthy tissues elsewhere in the body. The research suggests that these other tissues could potentially be targeted to help treat cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tGvnBr

The emergence of cooperation

Cooperation plays a crucial role in evolution. A team of scientists has now created a new model that shows how different kinds of cooperative strategies among humans develop. Using their unified framework, they show how an individual's experience and the reputation of others influence the emergence of successful cooperation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y7UHE3

Songbird neurons for advanced cognition mirror the physiology of mammalian counterparts

Neuroscientists examining genetically identified neurons in a songbird's forebrain discovered a remarkable landscape of physiology, auditory coding and network roles that mirrored those in the brains of mammals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33Eu6jQ

San Diego police investigating after officers seen repeatedly punching Black man during arrest

A witness videotaped the physical struggle between police and a man who she says is homeless and was accused of public urination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w9ghX1

San Diego police investigating after officers seen repeatedly punching Black man during arrest

A witness videotaped the physical struggle between police and a man who she says is homeless and was accused of public urination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w9ghX1

Brain mechanism of curiosity unraveled

Researchers have discovered a new brain circuit underlying curiosity and novelty seeking behavior. Using several innovative techniques, the scientists uncovered a whole path of multiple brain regions that converts curiosity into action in mice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RSI5ji

Researchers identify a missing piece of the Lyme disease puzzle

Epidemic. Pandemic. These terms have become second nature to us, popping up in everyday conversation, and for good reason -- COVID-19 is the latest pandemic to pose a threat to humanity. But in recent months, far less attention has been paid to another widely spread problem that has been proliferating since the late 1970s: Lyme disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ROIdAs

Adolescents and older adults lack attention in social situations

New research has found that adolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y51PkF

Study: Drivers with shift work sleep disorder 3x more likely to be in crash

People who work nontraditional work hours, such as 11 p.m.-7 a.m., or the 'graveyard' shift, are more likely than people with traditional daytime work schedules to develop a chronic medical condition -- shift work sleep disorder -- that disrupts their sleep. According to researchers, people who develop this condition are also three times more likely to be involved in a vehicle accident. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SSLvmZ

Hydrogen peroxide-producing drug boosts cancer-killing effect of radiotherapy

A small drug molecule that appears to protect normal tissue from the damaging effects of radiation, may simultaneously be able to boost the cancer-killing effect of radiation therapy, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hqrmhZ

Here’s the science that convinced the CDC to lift mask mandates

The CDC said the decision to lift mask mandates was driven by scientific evidence that the vaccines play a major role in curbing infections and transmission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RVgcag

Cracked bridge over Mississippi River highlights supply chain vulnerabilities

Every barge taken off the shipping route would add about 70 tractor-trailers to the roadways, an expert estimated. But trucks are in short supply. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33GjuB3

Former staffer sues over Colorado congressman's 'reckless and dangerous approach' to Covid

Brandon Pope says he was fired for complaining about Rep. Doug Lamborn's response to the coronavirus, which he alleged the GOP congressman called a "hoax." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hk0Sim

Jab-free dengue immunity could be just a click away

A dengue virus vaccine candidate has passed an important milestone, with promising results in animal model testing providing hope to the 390 million people infected every year. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tLC0CK

A sibling-guided strategy to capture the 3D shape of the human face

A new strategy for capturing the 3D shape of the human face draws on data from sibling pairs and leads to identification of novel links between facial shape traits and specific locations within the human genome. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3brKhoX

Ticking upward: Researcher studies rise of tick-borne diseases in Midwest

When a researcher heard from a former colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a 7-year-old girl had died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever as the result of a tick bite, he thought of his own daughter, also 7 years old at the time, and the potentially fatal danger posed to vulnerable populations by tick-borne diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33LsrJa

Measuring brain blood flow and activity with light

A new, noninvasive method for measuring brain blood flow with light has been developed by biomedical engineers and neurologists and used to detect brain activation. The new method, functional interferometric diffusing wave spectroscopy, or fiDWS, promises to be cheaper than existing technology and could be used for assessing brain injuries, or in neuroscience research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33GxHOn

Scientists decode the 'language' of immune cells

Scientists have identified 'words' immune cells use to call up immune defense genes -- an important step toward understanding their language. The scientists also discovered that in an autoimmune disease, Sjögren's syndrome, two of these words are used incorrectly, activating the wrong genes and triggering the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y9nOqv

A delicate balance: Learning new ways that gut microbes educate the immune system

An immune system that mistakes our good gut bacteria for an enemy can cause a dangerous type of inflammation in the intestines called colitis. An immune system that looks the other way while gut microbes spill past their assigned borders is equally dangerous. Understanding how the immune system learns to make a brokered peace with its microbial residents, called the microbiota, is therefore an important area of research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tRkCg0

How the body builds a healthy relationship with 'good' gut bacteria

Research reveals insights into how the body maintains balance with 'good' gut bacteria that allows these microbes to flourish in the intestine but keeps them out of tissues and organs where they're not supposed to be. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w5loY0

Breakthrough could lead to early detection of pregnancy complications

Researchers have found a way to study uterine fluid in the lab, thereby avoiding invasive procedures during pregnancy, while at the same time developing a potential model for using precision medicine to improve pregnancy outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33I63Re

Backyard chickens, rabbits, soybeans can meet household protein demand

In 2020, stores sold out of garden seed, coops and rabbit cages. Meat shortages led many to wonder what to eat for protein when supply chains are disrupted and some people turned to gathering eggs, raising animals and growing their own food. A team assessed backyard protein sources: They looked at how a typical household with a typical backyard can raise chickens, rabbits or soybeans to meet its protein needs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oh6XNL

Violence rages on Israeli streets as Gaza conflict intensifies

As the conflict with Palestinian militants in Gaza intensified and the death toll grew to at least 90, political leaders in Israel urged an end to the "anarchy" on the streets of mixed ethnicity towns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uNmQhq

Pediatricians are gearing up to vaccinate the nation's youths

The push comes as many pediatricians are facing skyrocketing rates of vaccine hesitancy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uE3lId

Welsh town seats world’s first known nonbinary mayor

Owen Hurcum took office Monday as the world’s first known nonbinary mayor. They were elected in Bangor, Wales. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hnuFXy

Liz Cheney was ousted by Republicans who value fake news more than women voters

The GOP can't afford to lose suburban or college-educated women any longer. But instead of letting Cheney lead them back, they shoved her out the door. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qcon1y

Gavin Newsom recall organizers call Southern California governor's 'weak spot'

“You have to go where the votes are, and the votes are down here,” one Democratic strategist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fgByae

Covid deaths in U.S. hit lowest level in 10 months

Vaccines have been crucial to declining deaths and coronavirus cases, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3fhwMtd

School assignment saying George Floyd didn't die from knee on neck criticized by parents

The Saugerties, New York, school district said it was reviewing the assignment, noting it was “interpreted by at least one student to include biased content.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vZULnq

Teen suspect in murder of 13-year-old Florida girl took selfie in back of police vehicle

While flashing a peace sign, the teen suspect in the death of Tristyn Bailey posted the photo along with the words, "Hey guys has inybody seen Tristyn lately." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eJ1yfo

Boulder King Soopers store, site of mass shooting, will reopen

A gunman killed 10 people in a shooting rampage at the large grocery store on March 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3y7fMhR

California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks to lift most of state's mask mandate in June

Except for large indoor gatherings, there would be "no mandates and no restrictions in businesses large and small" following the state's June 15 reopening. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RPHQ8E

'A death sentence': Lawmakers warn Pentagon of impending bloodbath for Afghan partners

More than 17,000 Afghans who worked with U.S. forces have applied for visas but the program is plagued by bureaucratic delays and the clock is ticking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tMqNBM

Graphic: Here's where gas prices are increasing the most

Prices have risen by almost 10 percent in Georgia and South Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tIJ9Um

Ellen DeGeneres, departing syndicated TV, once again finds herself at the center of cultural change

Analysis: The talk show host symbolized important social shifts in the 1990s. She’s now a key figure in changes sweeping business and society. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oa4e8Q

Elon Musk backtracks, says Tesla won't accept bitcoin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the car company would no longer accept bitcoin to purchase its vehicles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RfRnpB

Untangling the brain: new research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, researchers investigate tangles in the brain -- pathologies not only characteristic of Alzheimer's but other neurodegenerative conditions as well. The research homes in on a particular protein known as Rbbp7, whose dysregulation appears linked to the eventual formation of tau protein tangles and the rampant cell death associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bpM2Dg

Certain gut microbiota profile can predict mortality

Researchers discovered that a large amount of enterobacteria in the gut microbiota is related to long-term mortality risk in adult population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33H0W3w

10 years after obesity surgery: How did life turn out?

In a new study, patients were interviewed about their experiences ten years after undergoing obesity surgery. The results show that the effect on eating and weight regulation persisted, whereas other problems, such as feelings of guilt about still not being healthy enough, remained. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eIUiAo

Efficiently smuggling drugs into cells

A new method called Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells. In this way, researchers can test new therapies more easily than before. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y7RQeb

Low levels of a simple sugar -- A new biomarker for severe MS?

Researchers have discovered a sugar molecule whose levels are reduced in the blood of patients with particularly severe multiple sclerosis. Their discovery could pave the way for a new therapeutic approach. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIKnQx

Biden signs executive order aimed at boosting cybersecurity

The order comes as a hack last week shutdown a major U.S. fuel pipeline and as the country has confronted major cyberattacks from China and Russia in the past year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eDnQz7

GOP unveils bills to 'restrict' critical race theory

Congress members have a pair of federal bills to prohibit diversity and anti-racism training in the military and in federal agencies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RP9XEW

Johnson & Johnson vaccine linked to 28 cases of blood clots, CDC reports

More than 8.7 million people have received the J&J Covid-19 vaccination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hlQuqh

Organic meat less likely to be contaminated with multidrug-resistant bacteria

Meat that is certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can sicken people, including dangerous, multidrug-resistant organisms, compared to conventionally produced meat. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeERGD

Anti-Asian hate incident reports nearly doubled in March, new data says

Among several factors including increased awareness around the issue, the country’s continued opening up as restrictions lifted could have had an impact on the Asian American population, an expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tzIggR