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'A terrifying ordeal': 'Real Housewives' star Dorit Kemsley speaks out after home invasion

"As you all know by now, I have been through a terrifying ordeal, one that no parent or person should ever have to experience," Kemsley wrote in her post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mykRw1

Gunmen kill 3 after row over music playing at wedding party in Afghanistan

Gunmen opened fire killing three people after forcibly stopping music being played at a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, local residents said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pR5Fft

COVID vaccines five times more effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone, study finds

COVID vaccines are five times more effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone, according to new research. The study was conducted by CDC's VISION Network which gathered data from more than 201,000 hospitalizations in nine different states. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wf3Nyp

Bon Jovi tests positive for Covid, cancels show in Miami

In a statement, Bon Jovi's representatives told Variety, "Jon is fully vaccinated and feeling fine.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BqOsf3

Is it worth trying to sway the most staunch climate deniers?

A researcher surveyed 645 Americans about their beliefs on climate change -- whether or not those beliefs are informed by fact or fiction -- to assess their communication behaviors about climate change. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mv5GDL

New study shows environmental and social factors contribute to higher rates of pneumonia in children

A new study demonstrates that children who are exposed to a certain type of environmental air pollution are more likely to contract community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and to be hospitalized for longer periods of time. Social factors, including race and socioeconomic status, were also found to be associated with living in high-risk areas for CAP. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w1deRD

Biden's job rating sinks to 42 percent in NBC News poll a year from midterms

Just nine months into his presidency, 71 percent of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction, the poll shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CB519l

Mass shooting at Halloween Party leaves 1 dead, 9 wounded in east Texas

Police estimated that "at least a couple hundred people" were at the venue when the shots were fired. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pT3XKD

Dopamine’s many roles, explained

Studying fruit flies, researchers ask how a single brain chemical can orchestrate diverse functions such as learning, motivation and movement. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Czdwl8

How foodborne diseases protect the gut's nervous system

Prior infections appear to shield enteric neurons, preventing these key components of the body's 'second brain' from dying off when future pathogens strike. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y10ZrM

Biden's credibility on climate in the balance at UN summit in Glasgow

The president will arrive Monday in Scotland as ongoing wrangling within his own party casts a shadow of ambiguity over landmark U.S. climate legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316k4dd

One state produces 41 percent of America's pumpkins, data shows

Illinois produced 41 percent of the nation’s pumpkin yield in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZczXhc

Celtics' Enes Kanter calls Chinese President an 'insecure tyrant,' wants Beijing Olympics moved

"The genocidal Chinese government and the insecure tyrant behind it all XI JINPING must not be allowed to host the upcoming Winter Olympics," he tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZOngdb

Indigenous groups fear Covid spike as New Zealand ends tough lockdown policy

As New Zealand changes its coronavirus policy indigenous groups like the Maori fear Covid-19 deaths will spike. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w2KBnh

Celebrating Día de los Muertos with traditional altars — and NFTs?

Two Latinos created the Day of the Dead NFT project in a modern, cryptocurrency take on the Día de los Muertos tradition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BvtkUV

In a tight Virginia race, Covid concerns still make campaigning difficult for Democrats

While Republicans have more or less kept up normal operations, Democrats face anxiety from volunteers and elaborate safety procedures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GFjyTO

‘Go back to L.A.’: Urban transplants threaten to price out locals in Southern California desert

Once a hamlet for cowboys and homesteaders, the Morongo Basin is undergoing rapid change amid an influx of urbanites seeking to escape city life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZzWGnJ

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner welcomed into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jay-Z was inducted Saturday night as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CvXuZj

What Princess Mako's reverse-storybook wedding proves about royal sexism

Demoted from princess to citizen and wife, Mako has more rights and freedom than before. But the former royal's fate was sealed long before her birth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BzycrY

Biden's broken climate promises

Despite his statements to the contrary, Biden still represents the very same establishment that has endangered humanity through the climate crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3btA2QO

'Growing awareness': Schools focus new policies on equity with students back in school

“When we saw the disproportion of suspensions between our students, we knew that that had to be addressed. We want to do right by these kids,” one superintendent said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3msgWAL

The conservative effort to take over school boards reaches fever pitch in one Colorado district

In the first election since former President Donald Trump's defeat, local races like this one have energized the conservative movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nJpfHL

Why do kids need the Covid vaccine?

Pfizer's Covid vaccine will soon be available for children ages 5 to 11. Should kids get the Covid vaccine? Doctors explain why it's important to vaccinate kids. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pNQPpT

American Airlines cancels more than 700 flights

Pilot and flight attendant availability were listed as reasons for most cancellations Saturday and Sunday, according to internal tallies seen by CNBC. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jSPgTN

The sexiest, spookiest and campiest queer horror films to watch this Halloween

Horror films haven’t always been kind to gay characters, though LGBTQ viewers maintain a wonderfully unique relationship with the genre. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mtZGev

Bloodthirsty and bewitching, lesbian vampires have been seducing audiences for decades

Sexual fluidity has been one of the hallmarks of vampiric portrayals throughout history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CxiLBU

Biden is America's most prominent Catholic. The church's most conservative wish he wasn't.

A debate over whether Biden should be able to participate in one of the core elements of his faith has spilled out into public. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31idO2j

Alec Baldwin makes first on-camera comments regarding 'Rust' shooting tragedy

"It's an active investigation. A woman died. She was my friend," Baldwin said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZBLO9r

At U.N.'s COP26 climate summit, Indigenous voices are calling for more than lip service

The lesser-heard voices of Indigenous people plan to make their presence known at the U.N. climate summit, or COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GuAMmZ

House Democrats eye Tuesday vote on infrastructure and safety net bills

It's an ambitious timeline, but progressive and moderate lawmakers are on board. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mrOte9

World leaders endorse global corporate minimum tax as G-20 kicks off

President Biden gathered with G-20 leaders Saturday for the first session of the gathering, followed by a sideline meeting with European allies to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZI2bkI

Filipino martial arts isn’t as widely known, but that could be changing 

Gregory Manalo was in the midst of a personal renaissance in the late 1990s when he discovered Filipino martial arts (FMA). “I didn’t find eskrima,” he told NBC from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EwMFa0

Covid vaccines provide stronger immunity than past infection, CDC study finds

Vaccination offers stronger protection against Covid than a previous infection, according to a CDC study. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZCgWFQ

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Queen Elizabeth is 'on very good form'

His comment comes a day after Buckingham Palace said the 95-year-old monarch has been told to rest by doctors for another two weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jQRWS0

Will Smith reveals he once considered suicide in trailer for new YouTube docuseries

"When I started this show I thought I was getting into the best shape of my life, physically. But mentally, I was somewhere else," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mrveBw

Maryland retiree wins $2 million lottery prize a second time

The same man also won a "$2,000,000 Richer" scratch-off lottery game several years ago, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BtF3Dp

Rep. Adam Kinzinger fought Trump for the soul of his party. Trump won.

Not surprisingly, Trump critics such as Kinzinger have found themselves in hot water with Republican leadership. And Kinzinger isn’t the only casualty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EyJtLk

3 people killed, 1 injured when Amtrak train collides with vehicle in South Carolina

The collision happened just before 2:30 a.m. at the Remount Road Crossing in North Charleston from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mrsbct

Netflix trans employees file allegations with labor authority

Netflix denies that it retaliated against the two employees who decried its streaming of Dave Chappelle's "The Closer." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vZFKmA

Renters get left behind after disasters as displaced homeowners duel for places to live

An influx of desperate home seekers overwhelms the housing stock in small cities, experts say, leaving renters in the lurch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mnrhOt

Doubts surround viral story of ‘AIDS angel’ who says she helped hundreds of dying men

In January 2015, the Arkansas Times profiled a local woman in a soaring portrait titled “Ruth Coker Burks, the cemetery angel.” The nearly 4,500-word cover from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jPx9hH

What are carbon credits? How fighting climate change became a billion-dollar industry

As governments pressure the private sector to limit greenhouse gas emissions, the world’s largest companies have turned to a financial product to offset their from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vYIkt7

From a Picasso nude to unfinished Beethoven, AI uncovers lost art — and new challenges

Artificial intelligence is being used to bring lost works from the likes of Picasso and Beethoven back to life, but not everyone is celebrating the achievement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BvAIiS

World Series highlights the dwindling of Black players in America's pastime

When he was a kid, Marquis Grissom Jr. would sometimes shed tears in the car on the ride home from youth baseball games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZD4Mfd

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 World Series lead

Ian Anderson struck out four and walked three, throwing just 39 of 76 pitches for strikes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jOCUMu

California condors can have 'virgin births,' study finds

Endangered California condors can have “’virgin births,” according to a study released Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZvtkqA

Why do kids need the Covid vaccine?

Pfizer's Covid vaccine will soon be available for children ages 5 to 11. Do they need to get it? Why doctors say it's important for kids to get the Covid vaccine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pNQPpT

Researchers identify core genetic networks driving human embryonic stem cell behavior

Researchers uncovered key networks that simultaneously control pluripotency and readiness for cell death (apoptosis), helping to ensure optimal conditions for embryonic development. The study's findings offer new insights into cancer genetics and a novel approach for regenerative medicine research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EvWEwb

Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects around two out of every 1000 children born worldwide. Physical therapy is the foremost way of improving movement, balance, and posture in children with CP. Research has shown that hippotherapy, a form of physical therapy involving horse riding, is effective for treating CP. But how exactly does it help? In a recent study, researchers explore this question and provide insightful answers as well as a baseline for future research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZyP2tE

The goal in mind

Scientists discover the brain's internal goal map enabling animals to navigate precisely to a chosen destination. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nzblYI

Gene signature identifies drivers of treatment resistance in metastatic breast cancer

A multi-institution team of researchers has discovered a genetic signature that can identify drivers of poor outcomes in advanced estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer, which could one day lead to personalized treatment for patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZKdloZ

'Trade-offs' between wellbeing and resilience

There can be 'trade-offs' between increasing human wellbeing and improving the resilience of societies and ecosystems, researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CE9doE

Europe starts to hand back looted African treasures as it reckons with colonial past

This week a Cambridge college, a French museum and a Scottish university all returned looted artifacts from West Africa, including famed Benin Bronzes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZDEKc8

Biden, Pope Francis discuss climate change, Covid-19 in lengthy meeting

Biden’s private meeting with the pope lasted about 75 minutes, according to the Vatican, an especially long period for an audience with the pontiff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mojtf8

Family of Murdaugh housekeeper, owed millions after her death, speaks out for first time

The sister of Alex Murdaugh's longtime housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, said she thought of the prominent family as her own. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EuddIW

300 passengers flee onto tarmac after reports of gunman in LAX terminal

No shots were fired and no gun was found but two people were detained for questioning, Los Angeles International Airport officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mpr1yk

Biden’s scaled-down spending bill has big upsides for climate fight

Many climate activists are applauding the $1.75 trillion spending bill unveiled Thursday by President Joe Biden, a move that experts say will be crucial to from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmuTjw

'Rust' armorer has 'no idea' where live rounds came from, attorney says

Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer after being told the gun was "cold" or had no live rounds, search warrant documents said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZDnUy

New Orleans shoeshine man wins legal battle over $30,000 seized by DEA agents

“What happened to me should never happen to anybody in this world,” said Kermit Warren, who had his life savings confiscated at the airport in Columbus, Ohio. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mpIeb1

Lesbians stand by trans women in open letter after 'dangerous' BBC article

Lesbians defended transgender women on social media Wednesday after the BBC published an article that many critics said made "dangerous" claims that painted from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nHrGdZ

U.S. woman, imprisoned in mother's 'suitcase murder' in Bali, freed from jail

Heather Mack, who was convicted of helping to kill her mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali in 2014, walked free from prison Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XW3Imp

Biden to meet with France's Macron as U.S. looks to mend fences after submarine spat

The sitdown is the first face-to-face meeting since French officials said they felt blindsided last month by a U.S. decision to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Cq5VW4

Pope Francis: COP26 must offer concrete hope to future generations

Pope Francis said in a message released Friday that political leaders must give “concrete hope” to future generations on climate change when they meet at COP26 next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nz4nD0

California sees 'proliferation' of recall attempts as lawmakers look to reform system

“I am troubled by the fundamentally undemocratic nature of California’s current recall process,” said Assemblymember Marc Berman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vXll1J

Pence delivers campaign-like speech on schools as 2024 speculation mounts

Appearing in Virginia, Pence made brief mention of the upcoming governor's race where Republican Glenn Youngkin has sought to keep national GOP figures at arm's length. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Bno4CM

Supporters 'disappointed' after family paid leave is slashed from Biden's plan

The exclusion leaves the U.S. as one of just six countries without any form of national paid leave. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vRWRqJ

How two people controlled HIV after stopping treatment

Research has identified two distinct ways that people with HIV can control the virus for an extended period after stopping antiretroviral therapy (ART) under medical supervision. This information could inform efforts to develop new tools to help people with HIV put the virus into remission without taking lifelong medication, which can have long-term side-effects. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bhQoM6

Engineers devise a way to selectively turn on RNA therapies in human cells

Researchers have designed a way to selectively turn on gene expression in target cells, including human cells. Their technology can detect specific mRNA sequences, which triggers production of a specific protein. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vWh2Uw

Long-lived proteins in mitochondria of brain stabilize protein complexes

Scientists have taken a closer look at how mitochondria are maintained in nondividing cells, such as neurons, with the ultimate goal of developing a better understanding of how to prevent or treat age-related diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3biaXIv

ALS and dementia attacked by an RNA-hunting compound that recruits cell's own virus fighter

A potential drug targets RNA that cause C9 ALS and frontotemporal dementia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EmWsiU

Remains found in California desert identified as Lauren Cho, missing N.J. woman

Cho disappeared near Yucca Valley in late June after walking into the desert with no food, water or phone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CtpGvZ

Computer scientists developed method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy

Experts have created a deep neural network that achieves 98 per cent detection of peptide features in a dataset. That means scientists and medical practitioners have a greater chance of discovering possible diseases through tissue sample analysis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jMZXHv

Justice Department reaches settlement with families of 2015 Charleston church massacre

The families sued after the FBI revealed that its system for conducting background checks failed to catch a fact that should have blocked the sale of the gun Dylann Roof used in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vSnQlT

Outages persist after nor'easter batters New England

More than 300,000 customers lacked service Thursday morning, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported. Hundreds more outages were reported in Rhode Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nw7Nq8

In L.A., drop in Latino students' grades reflects fallout from pandemic

With the resumption of in-person classes in the nation’s second-largest public school district, Los Angeles school officials are juggling Covid protocols and from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mpZhtz

Burning and tingling in your feet? You may have small fiber neuropathy

The number of people experiencing numbness, tingling and pain in their feet with no known cause has been increasing over the last two decades, according at a new study. Called small fiber neuropathy, the condition has different symptoms than large fiber neuropathy, which can cause weakness and balance issues. But in many cases people have both types of neuropathy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pM1Sjm

Researchers evaluate whether lactate sensors can contribute to sports physiology

A recent article says that despite a recent history of contradictory -- and incomplete -- evidence, sports physiology is zeroing in on whether lactate sensor technology can improve performance while preventing injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CoJtgf

'Save your species': U.N. uses dinosaur in fossil fuel message

“Going extinct is a bad thing,” the dinosaur told diplomats. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nBFPtd

Around 5 percent of unvaccinated adults quit their jobs over Covid vaccine mandates, survey shows

“At small facilities with barely more than 100 employees, the departure of even one highly valued team member could lead to production challenges if not managed or planned appropriately,” said one labor advocate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pKliVS

Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern, researchers find

Viral infections peak in January and bottom out in June, with worse seasons every second year -- an ebb and flow that could help the health-care system plan ahead. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZvKpBj

Woman dies days after Texas drag racing crash that left 2 boys dead

Rebecca Cedillo, 46, of Converse, died at University Hospital in San Antonio, Kerrville police said Wednesday. Two boys, ages 6 and 8, died Saturday, the day of the crash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jLKVls

Economic growth rate slows to 2 percent as supply chain issues take toll

"The U.S. economy remains very volatile as we battle a global supply chain crisis, increasing inflation and a sluggish labor market," said one economist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZuoNoi

Biden expects to win full Democratic support for new proposal on sweeping spending package

Biden is expected to address the nation from the White House in the late morning about the legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vRDxtz

China is addicted to dirty coal. Humanity's future depends on it kicking the habit.

China's coal consumption will be the main focus at COP26, the United Nations climate change conference hosted in Glasgow, Scotland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bgtTqU

Ex-Texas nurse gets death penalty for killing 4 patients with air injections

William George Davis injected air into the patients’ arteries after they underwent heart surgery at the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler in 2017 and 2018, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pK7YRn

Sitting Bull's great-grandson identified through DNA fragments

A living descendant of the famed Lakota leader Sitting Bull has been confirmed using a novel technique for analyzing fragments of the historic figure's DNA. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pKx56t

Taiwan president confirms U.S. troops are training soldiers on the island

The confirmation comes as China is sharply increasing military and political pressure on the self-ruling island, which Beijing claims as its territory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BidigR

Is the delta wave of Covid finally over?

Even though it looks like the peak of the initial delta wave has been reached, there is an inherent unpredictability to the pandemic that is humbling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BgndUk

Model posed on Instagram by dad's casket. She wasn’t prepared for the backlash.

A social media influencer defended herself Wednesday after she was criticized for sharing photos of herself posing in front of her father's open casket. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jK2S3N

Modeling improvements promise increased accuracy for epidemic forecasting

Accurate forecasting of epidemic scenarios is critical to implementing effective public health intervention policies. Researchers used dynamical stochastic modeling techniques to reveal that infection and recovery rate fluctuations play a critical role in determining peak times for epidemics. Using a susceptible-infected-recovered epidemic model that incorporates daily fluctuations on control parameters, the study applies probability theory calculations to infection counts at the beginning of an epidemic wave and at peak times for populations in Italy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZsIi15

Betsy DeVos was misled by Theranos founder before investing $100M, rep says

The DeVos family office initially said it would invest $50 million, but doubled it after meeting with Elizabeth Holmes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nyv5vv

Trump urges judge to block IRS from giving his tax returns to Congress

The Biden administration has reversed course after the previous regime denied the congressional requests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mkcwvz

Brain circuitry for both positive and negative 'valence' affected by trauma

Research has revealed that the brain employs distinct circuitries that mediate positive, or rewarding, behaviors and negative, or aversive, ones. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has long been thought to arise from overactivity in the negative valence system, however a new study shows that people with PTSD also displayed a deficit in activation of positive valence processing soon after the trauma, suggesting it plays a role in resilience to PTSD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mjO2CU

Fermented soybeans suppress asthma-induced airway inflammation

Researchers have revealed in an animal model that ImmuBalance, a fermented soybean product, is effective in suppressing airway inflammation caused by asthma. Results showed a decreased presence of eosinophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, a decrease in mucus production in the bronchial epithelium, and a suppression of proteins that induce eosinophilic inflammation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BqQE6k

Unprecedented look at the health status of a diverse patient population

Early results from a landmark, three-year observational study called MIPACT, short for Michigan Predictive Activity & Clinical Trajectories, provide insight into the baseline health status of a representative group of thousands of people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30X00tI

Many new college students report pet separation anxiety

A survey of a sample of new first-year college students leaving pets at home and found that 75% experienced some level of pet separation anxiety -- with one in four reporting moderate to severe symptoms. The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like people, identifying them as friends, sleeping in the same room and generally spending a lot of time with them. Students who had dogs at home also tended to report more attachment to their pets -- and more separation anxiety -- than those with cats and other types of pets. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CgFYIu

A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks

New research suggests that newborns who sleep longer and wake up less throughout the night are less likely to be overweight in infancy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jI6umJ

'Fragile'? Pop song banned in China after music video mocks nationalists

“I am [ethnically] Chinese. Am I insulting myself?” said Namewee in a statement published on his Instagram account. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jIUYaK

U.S. marshal, Georgia officer indicted in death of man shot 76 times

Jamarion Robinson's family said their son, who suffered from mental illness, was at his girlfriend’s house when 16 officers broke down the door. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZDkR4Z

Covid vaccine mandate led to 96 percent of Tyson workers getting the shot, company says

Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods says more than 96 percent of its workers have been vaccinated ahead of the company’s Nov. 1 deadline for them to do so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Gkmt4a

Dragging your feet? Lack of sleep affects your walk

New research finds periodically catching up on sleep can improve gait control for the chronically sleep-deprived. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mqORtL

‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque build-up

FDA-approved iron oxide nanoparticles, delivered in a mouth rinse, can suppress the growth of dental plaque and kill bacteria responsible for tooth decay, according to a new study. The nanoparticles act as enzymes to activate hydrogen peroxide in a way that precisely targets harmful microbes and spares normal tissue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZwQQnm

Houston Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair apologizes for anti-Asian comment at event

McNair shocked attendees at the Houston Texans Foundation Charity Golf Classic when he reportedly told the crowd, “I’m sorry that we couldn’t get together last year, because of the China Virus." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EjdMp1

Billionaires tax faces constitutional, political hurdles

The question for tax writers and party leaders is whether they can thread those needles in drafting the details. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XNg683

300,000 without power in Massachusetts as Nor'easter batters East Coast

More than 300,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts were without power early Wednesday as a powerful nor'easter continued to batter the East Coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CjR4wh

Cyberattack blamed as Iran gas stations hit with major disruptions

A cyberattack in Iran has been blamed for causing major disruptions at gas stations across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jHhf8S

Advice for Alec Baldwin after the shooting tragedy on the set of 'Rust'

Alec Baldwin's prop gun shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nvafgB

How a group with questionable claims to Cherokee ancestry took root in Texas

The Mount Tabor Indian Community and a Grapevine, Texas, statue show a failure to vet claims to Indigenous nation status, federally recognized tribal leaders say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Cmflll

Green suits and global summits: Royal family throws its weight behind climate action

Climate change has prompted emotional pleas from the royal family, and united three generations ahead of the U.N.’s COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nwOc9o

Texas banned most abortions after rape. The governor says he'll just arrest more rapists. Will that work?

A new Texas abortion law has no exception for rape. Supporters say the state can arrest more rapists. But Texas solves fewer cases than the U.S. average. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bh3qcE

Pentagon favors U.S. sale of armed drones to Qatar, but diplomats are wary

Officials at the State Department are concerned the sale will anger some U.S. allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, officials say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vOc77S

TikTok star accused of fatally shooting estranged wife, man in San Diego

Ali Abulaban, known to his followers as JinnKid, picked up his daughter from school after the double shooting, Deputy District Attorney Taren Brast said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GlO30V

Men, women ride the same emotional roller coaster

Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EjilQg

That primate’s got rhythm!

What are the origins of musical rhythm? Are humans the only mammals that have rhythm? Researchers have studied indris, the 'singing primates' from Madagascar to learn more. Indri songs recorded in the wild have rhythmic categories similar to those found in human music. Finding common musical traits across species may shed light on the biology and evolution of rhythm and music. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nxod1h

How staphylococci protect themselves against antibiotics

The skin bacterium Staphylococcus aureus often develops antibiotic resistance. It can then cause infections that are difficult to treat. Researchers have now uncovered an ingenious way in which a certain strain of Staphylococcus aureus protects itself against the important antibiotic vancomycin. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CvN789

New, promising opportunities for treating skin fibrosis

Collagen, the main component of the skin's extracellular matrix, can cause a pathological condition if it is in excess. Applying an electric field to the skin affects collagen pathways, temporarily reducing collagen production and increasing its degradation. These results open new therapeutic perspectives for the topical treatment of skin fibrosis characterized by excessive collagen deposition. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nu2fMW

TEDDY study compares characteristics of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before and after age 6

New findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating that type 1 diabetes is not a single disease. The presentation and, perhaps, cause of autoimmune diabetes differs among genetically high-risk children, the University of South Florida Health-led research suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Wxdp7

Protein involved in heart development boosts stem cell strategy for heart repair, scientists show

With age, the human heart gradually loses its ability to repair itself following injury. Damage wrought by injuries such as cardiac ischemia and heart attack, which are associated with decreased oxygen levels in the heart, can cause the heart to function below normal capacity, making it difficult for patients to carry out day-to-day activities. To augment heart repair after ischemic injury, researchers have turned to stem cell-based therapies, which replace dead heart tissue with new, functional tissue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GhH5dv

Skin-inspired sensors show how our body moves

Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fibre. Like our skin, these sensors respond to pressure and can measure body position and movement. They could be used to measure disease progress in Parkinson's disease, or sense joint movement in athletes, for example. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EiUW1a

Fingerprinting proteins with force

What if we could identify proteins as easily as we can sequence DNA and RNA? Perhaps soon we will, thanks to new DNA Nanoswitch Calipers. DNA Calipers create a unique 'fingerprint' for peptides (the building blocks of proteins) by repeatedly applying force to them to generate a series of distance measurements for each peptide. This innovation opens up a new avenue for pursuing the goal of single-cell proteomics, and enables potentially life-saving discoveries in human health and disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ClQv5e

Back pain common among astronauts offers treatment insights for the earth-bound

As more people travel into space, experts expect more physicians will see patients with space travel-related pain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vPrEEn

Queen Elizabeth holds first official engagement since hospital stay

Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her first official engagement since spending a night in hospital and being ordered to rest by her doctors last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Bepv6j

Research breakthrough could mean better treatment for patients with most deadly form of brain tumor

Scientists studying the most common and aggressive type of brain tumour in adults have discovered a new way of analysing diseased and healthy cells from the same patient. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GpUQXF

Scientists uncover a gene involved in sexual conflict in fruit flies

Sexual conflict in fruit flies is governed by specifically wired neurons in the brain which have been pinpointed by scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bacgsT

Novel computational pipeline could help repurpose cancer drugs for rare diseases

By combining computational and experimental approaches, researchers identified cancer drugs that show promise for treating pulmonary hypertension, or PH, a rare and incurable lung disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GpzKIU

Scientists discover how bacteria use liquid protein droplets to overcome stress

Scientists have revealed how bacteria make tiny liquid droplets from proteins to help them survive harsh environments and thus reduce their chances of being killed by antibiotics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pEdZPx

A breakdown in communication: Mitochondria of diabetic patients can’t keep time

Muscle cells in patients with type 2 diabetes have a disrupted biological clock. The new findings suggest that treatments for type 2 diabetes may be more or less effective depending on the time of day they are given. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mfBI6E

Economic hardship, quashed democratic hopes: What led up to Sudan's coup

Monday’s military coup in Sudan threatens to wreck the country’s fragile transition to democracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3maD6Hv

'Let's try something different': Minneapolis residents to vote on ballot measure to replace police department

The proposal has divided the community, including those who had been allied in calling for police reform after Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XHRHAK

Ex-Georgetown tennis coach pleads guilty in college admissions case

Gordon Ernst took bribes to help get students into the Washington, D.C., school. A plea deal calls for between one and four years in prison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GxVZfV

J Balvin apologizes for controversial 'Perra' music video

Artist J Balvin apologized Sunday after he was criticized over the controversial music video for his song "Perra." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30V6rgR

The government is fixing the federal rental aid program, but funds are still slow to reach renters

Experts said renters continue to face major hurdles, including technology barriers, overcomplicated rules and long wait times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3maaMFb

Hertz shakes up rental market, says it will buy 100,000 Teslas for new electric fleet

Shares of Tesla surged on Monday, with the Hertz deal expected to net the electric car maker more than $4 billion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EhJO4W

Record storm slams West Coast as tens of millions on East Coast brace for nor'easter

More than 90 million people are under the risk of flooding rain, high winds and severe storms through Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jCfJFf

Fox News' Neil Cavuto begs viewers to 'stop the suffering' and get vaccinated

The cancer and multiple sclerosis survivor said "take the political speaking points and toss them," adding "stop the deaths. stop the suffering." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bb7OtI

Hertz shakes up rental market, says it will buy 100,000 Teslas for new electric fleet

Shares of Tesla surged on Monday, with the Hertz deal expected to net the electric car maker more than $4 billion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EhJO4W

Latest launches in tech and home

New releases include Google Pixel 6 phones, a UV-C wand from PhoneSoap and Febreze antimicrobial fabric spray. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Gj5gbs

VR experiment with rats offers new insights about how neurons enable learning

A new study provides deep insights into how the brain's hippocampus works, involving networks of millions of neurons. That knowledge could be an important step toward the development of treatments for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and epilepsy, all of which are related to dysfunction in the hippocampus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bb5umK

Fighting viruses with interchangeable defense genes

Bacteria rapidly modify mobile parts of their genome to develop resistance to viruses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jzRPu5

Lab-grown ‘mini brains’ hint at potential treatment options for motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia

Researchers have developed 'mini brains' that allow them to study a fatal and untreatable neurological disorder causing paralysis and dementia -- and for the first time have been able to grow these for almost a year. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ec9Je7

Olympic sprinter fatally shot in Ecuador

Ecuadorian sprinter Alex Quiñónez was fatally shot in the port city of Guayaquil, police said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EgcD1k

Neil Cavuto begs Fox News viewers to get Covid vaccinations

The cancer and multiple sclerosis survivor said "take the political speaking points and toss them," adding "stop the deaths. stop the suffering." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bb7OtI

Hertz shakes up rental market, says it will buy 100,000 Teslas for new electric fleet

Shares of Tesla surged on Monday, with the Hertz deal expected to net the electric car maker more than $4 billion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EhJO4W

Latest launches in tech and home

New releases include Google Pixel 6 phones, a UV-C wand from PhoneSoap and Febreze antimicrobial fabric spray. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Gj5gbs

Olympic sprinter fatally shot in Ecuador

Ecuadorian sprinter Alex Quiñónez was fatally shot in the port city of Guayaquil, police said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EgcD1k

Moderna Covid vaccine has strong results in children ages 6 to 11

Data from an interim study showed two 50 microgram doses of the vaccine, half the strength of the doses used in the vaccine given to adults, generated virus-neutralizing antibodies in children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m8h886

Moderna Covid vaccine has strong results in children ages 6 to 11

Data from an interim study showed two 50 microgram doses of the vaccine, half the strength of the doses used in the vaccine given to adults, generated virus-neutralizing antibodies in children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m8h886

Democrats hope spending deal this week can turn around Biden's polling slide

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Znasd6

Man used most of Covid loan to buy $57,000 Pokémon card, prosecutors say

Vinath Oudomsine received $85,000 in August of last year based on false information, according to officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GgF7Ki

Husband of U.K. charity worker imprisoned in Iran goes on hunger strike

The husband of U.K. charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been detained for more than five years in Iran, has gone on a hunger strike again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pxVD2u

Autopsy of Brian Laundrie's remains came back inconclusive, attorney says

“No manner or cause of death was determined, and the remains were sent to an anthropologist for further evaluation,” family attorney Steven Bertolino said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/310kSjW

Biden administration to announce plan for accelerating authorization of at-home Covid tests

Government health experts will work with test makers and guide them through a streamlined FDA process as part of a new $70 million program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zm1Qnn

The Facebook Papers: Documents reveal internal fury and dissent over site’s policies

Facebook whistleblower documents reveal internal dissent over the company's policies and frustrations with its efforts to address its problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CecriI

What drives Sinema? A different view of politics

Analysis: Democrats can't pass the 'Build Back Better' agenda in spite of the Arizona senator. They have to work with her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nnWxMt

Lori Loughlin returns to acting in sneak peek of 1st post-prison project

Loughlin was let go from "When Calls the Heart" and "Fuller House" amid her involvement in the college admissions scandal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pAvW1d

Warrant: Baldwin was 'practicing' with gun

'Rust' producers told its cast and crew Sunday, 'Our hearts are with all of you' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZqmrHs

Michael Jordan's 1984 sneakers sell for record 1.5M

The 1984 Nike Are Ships are Jordan’s earliest known regular season game-worn Nikes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZtZD9A

Three abandoned children, skeletal remains found in Texas

The Harris County sheriff said the discovery was "heartbreaking." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B9bB5p

California storm could bring 'historic' rain, forecasters say

Drenching rain and strong winds accompanied the arrival of an atmospheric river — a long and wide plume of moisture pulled in from the Pacific Ocean. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b6fpd1

Supporters of unvaccinated NBA star Kyrie Irving storm past barricades outside game

The protest prompted Barclays Center to briefly close its doors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b3dTsi

James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies at 59

The actor was first diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZbO86l

'Dune' nabs $40.1 million at the North American box office

"Halloween Kills," the 12th entry in the horror series, took the No. 2 position with a weekend haul of $14.5 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b4qCeb

Ed Sheeran has Covid, will do performances from home

“Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for Covid, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines,” Sheeran wrote on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b8u8UN

Biden on the sidelines of 'Striketober,' with economy in the balance

The president has said he supports the workers’ right to strike, but White House officials say he isn’t planning to get involved in any of the labor disputes sweeping the nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pCZkUV

3.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles area

Residents in the area reported that they were still asleep in bed when they were woken up by sharp jolts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vFjNt2

Rep. Jim Banks suspended from Twitter for misgendering trans gov't official

Dr. Rachel Levine is the first transgender person to hold a U.S. Senate-appointment office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Cb3cQl

'Crisis mode': Psychiatric bed shortages leave patients in limbo

The pandemic has so strained already tight state psychiatric facilities in Georgia, Virginia, Texas and elsewhere that they struggle to admit new patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m8EGcO

Millions of workers are calling it quits this year. Some told us why they left.

Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers, whether it's because of a change of heart or a need to survive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aWWu4j

Biden hosts Schumer, Manchin in Delaware as Congress inches towards a spending deal

Biden is continuing to push his economic agenda to the finish line as talks with Democrats continued over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Cc3R42

Amanda Knox announces birth of first child

"I'm so grateful to everyone who has wished [husband Christopher Robinson] and I well on our journey to parenthood," Knox said in an Instagram post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jz0FYZ

Biden carries Trump's hard line toward Beijing to coming summits

As world leaders prepare to gather within days for major meetings in Rome and Glasgow, the administration’s China strategy is being put to the test. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mbjgf6

Treatment enhances anti-leukemia effect of bone marrow transplant, reduces recurrence, study finds

Researchers have identified a drug that, when given along with a bone marrow transplant, drops the risk of leukemia recurring by 20% among the high-risk patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ca8R97

Picasso artworks in Las Vegas sell for more than $100 million

Eleven Picasso paintings and other works that helped turn Las Vegas into an unlikely destination for art were sold at auction for more than $100 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CdvCJn

'Emergency zone' around blazing cargo ship off Canada coast as dangerous chemicals catch fire

An "emergency zone" was declared around a blazing cargo ship off of Canada after containers carrying more than 50 tons of a dangerous chemical caught on fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GjXe1O

Cardona is pushing for billions more for schools. But will federal control come with it?

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona thinks harnessing the positive energy of surviving 2020 — and adding federal funds — may be the way to solve long-standing problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b8HvVb

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to expel U.S. ambassador and 9 others

Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he had ordered 10 foreign ambassadors who called for the release of a jailed philanthropist to be declared persona non grata. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZppijJ

This viral video of unmasked NYPD officers is just the tip of the iceberg

The altercation in New York City highlights a deeper problem — and mask mandates are a canary in the coal mine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ptBR8s

Personalized clotting profiles may help in next generation of precision heart disease treatments

People at risk from strokes and heart attacks could benefit from personalized clotting profiles to help clinicians prescribe more precise treatments, thanks to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GfERv5

After California wildfire, thousands of trees to be removed

The hazard trees could potentially fall onto people and cars, or they could create barriers for emergency and fire response, two national parks said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E8sEq1

Massachusetts police recover body presumed to be missing boy

No charges have been filed in Elijah Lewis' death as of Saturday, but that could change based off the autopsy results, an official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B7adjJ

Obama decries GOP's 'meanness' while campaigning for McAuliffe in Va.

The former president criticized Republican gubernatorial hopeful Glenn Youngkin for indulging in 2020 election conspiracies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pwCIoI

U.S. military says it killed al-Qaida leader in drone strike

The U.S. military says it killed a senior al-Qaida leader in an airstrike Friday in northwest Syria. Army Maj. John Rigsbee, a spokesman for U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m6OxA5

No 'blank slate' jurors in county shaken by Ahmaud Arbery slaying

If enough people summoned to the court house keep expressing strong opinions, defense attorneys could ask the judge to halt jury selection and move the case to a different Georgia county. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B2PvS4

U.N. 'alarmed' after Israel designates Palestinian rights groups as terrorists

Israel on Friday effectively outlawed six prominent Palestinian human rights groups by declaring them terrorist organizations, a major escalation of its from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Bbz4Ts

U.N. nuke watchdog chief says monitoring of Iran is no longer 'intact.'

New hardline government's refusal to communicate or allow access to key site is worrisome, Grossi says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B8mTa9

These states have the most coronavirus cases. See the day-by-day breakdown.

From New York to Washington, see the per-day count of new, confirmed Covid-19 cases in each state. Updated daily. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ftCO98

'Rust' filmmaker Joel Souza breaks silence after colleague Halyna Hutchins' death on set

Souza remembers Hutchins as an "incredibly talented" cinematographer after surviving the movie set accident, involving a prop gun, that ended his friend's life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zfdgcm

Maintaining balance in the brain

Researchers uncovered that reducing levels of the protein tau, which is known for its role in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, changes excitatory and inhibitory cells in ways that make it harder for the brain to burst with overexcitation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwOOdL

'They can't think': Covid patients suffer memory problems months after recovering

Even younger patients were affected by cognitive impairment and storing new memories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3b798hn

One dead, 8 wounded in shooting near Fort Valley State University during homecoming weekend

The person who died was not a Fort Valley State University, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jt2E0K

The class divide at the heart of the British pummeling of Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle letter to Pelosi and Schumer backing paid leave exposes a class divide from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m9d5si

13 LGBTQ royals you didn’t learn about in history class

The Dutch monarchy made international news last week after announcing that royals can marry a same-sex partner without giving up their right to the throne. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vlB22u

China wants the world to know it's 'not going to get pushed around' on Taiwan

As countries including the U.S. deepen ties with the self-ruling island, Beijing is using military and other means to assert its territorial claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DOTfZg

‘We know terrible things can happen:’ Cuba opposition leader vows national march

In Cuba, opposition leader and artist Yunior García said they're holding a protest on Nov. 14 despite the government's warnings against it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vCHMJm

Electric Zambonis, rainwater for ice at new climate-friendly Seattle arena

Seattle’s new Climate Pledge Arena is hardly subtle with its message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XBSDXm

Sneakers generated $70B last year. Black retailers saw little of that.

The guest bedroom in Earl West’s home in suburban Atlanta looks more like a sneaker warehouse.   From floor to ceiling, covering the entire space, shoe boxes from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30VvqAP

New variant? No masks? Here's what's driving the U.K.'s latest Covid surge

NBC News investigated the factors driving Britain's surge and the lessons that can be gleaned from the country's experience of vaccinating and reopening early. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zl0NUY

‘Left behind’: For those with weakened immune systems, vaccines have not provided same freedoms

For many people with weakened immune systems, vaccines have not offered the same degree of relief and return to normalcy as they have for those with no underlying health conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E8jVUZ

For 28 years, I kept my breast cancer a secret. Here's what changed my mind.

For 28 years, I kept my breast cancer a secret. I lived in fear that my Chinese-American friends would shun me if I told them what I had endured. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E6Ss5T

Special election in Ohio could offer clues on how to run with or against Trump in 2022

Allison Russo is looking to build on Democrats’ gains in the suburbs, while Republican Mike Carey runs with a Trump endorsement and avoids debates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m6EF9l

Alec Baldwin says his 'heart is broken' over deadly movie set shooting

In his first comments, the veteran actor tweeted Friday that he is "fully cooperating" with a probe of the "Rust" tragedy that left Halyna Hutchins dead and Joel Souza injured. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZbwXSy

Democrats press Biden admin to lift embassy ban on discussing gay marriage

More than 60 House Democrats are calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lift the State Department's blanket ban on U.S. diplomats lobbying for gay from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GnvM3B

New study characterizes the gut virome

A new study has added numerous previously uncharacterized viral genomes and genes to the ever-increasing worldwide pool of human gut viromes. The study will prove helpful in investigating the role of the gut virome in human health and disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vz5NAU

Targeted prostate cancer screening could benefit men with inherited cancer syndrome

Men who inherit an increased risk of cancer through 'Lynch syndrome' could benefit from regular PSA testing from age 40 to detect early signs of prostate cancer, researchers believe. Annual PSA tests were eight times more likely to spot cancer in men with genetic hallmarks of Lynch syndrome than those without. Experts say evidence could be incorporated into a targeted screening program in future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pt0GBu

Novel sugar detector system in the human mouth has implications for designing tastier, healthier beverages and foods

Scientists describe the first-in-human demonstration of a pathway that uses the sugar glucose, a component of table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, to signal the presence of calories, in addition to the well-studied sweet-taste receptor in taste buds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3C91VJk

Pfizer says Covid vaccine more than 90 percent effective in kids

A study released Friday found that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine are nearly 91 percent effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zenw4t

Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Durst, 78, was sentenced last week to life in prison for the 2000 murder of a confidante whom prosecutors say helped him cover up Kathie Durst’s killing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aYkiVE

Lorli von Trapp Campbell, of 'The Sound of Music' family, dies at 90

Eleonore “Lorli” von Trapp Campbell was the second daughter of Georg and Maria von Trapp and a younger stepsibling to the older von Trapp children who went on to be depicted in stage and film. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E82MdU

'Hightown' star Monica Raymund on playing a queer federal agent in a straight man’s world

After six seasons on “Chicago Fire,” Monica Raymund was looking for a new creative challenge when she received an offer to lead crime drama “Hightown” in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pxu0XD

Fired grain elevator worker shot 3 people, killing 2, Nebraska officials say

An employee retrieved a gun from an office and fatally shot the fired worker at the Agrex Elevator in Superior, a town in southeast Nebraska near the Kansas border, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E9GxVg

Guidance on supplemental breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue

Researchers have made recommendations for clinicians and patients regarding supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3m4sppW

Researchers find novel means of flagging inpatient pharmacy orders for intervention

Researchers developed a machine learning model to identify medication orders requiring pharmacy intervention using only provider behavior and other contextual features that may reflect these new sources of inefficiencies, rather than patients' medical records. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30SJvPu

New way to find cancer at the nanometer scale

Researchers describe a new liquid biopsy method using lab-on-a-chip technology that they believe can detect cancer before a tumor is even formed. Using magnetic particles coated in a specially designed bonding agent, the liquid biopsy chip attracts and captures particles containing cancer-causing biomarkers. A close analysis can identify the type of cancer they are carrying. This, the researchers say, can significantly improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3C5UzWZ

Bacterial infections in sinuses of cystic fibrosis patients share surprising similarities

A dogma-challenging discovery reveals that highly adapted bacterial communities in the sinuses of people with cystic fibrosis become more fragmented and experience mutations that erode their genomes. So rather than targeting red herring mutations, researchers suggest paying attention to patterns of genomic adaptation versus erosion, which might better indicate a viable path towards the more effective therapeutics for cystic fibrosis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GbUx2i

Research reveals potential new strategy to combat urinary tract infections

Identifying the dynamic events occurring during urinary tract infections (UTI) has revealed a new potential strategy to combat this condition, considered the most common type of infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZompQa

COVID-19 vaccination strategies: When is one dose better than two?

While most of the COVID-19 vaccines are designed as a two-dose regimen, some countries have prioritized vaccinating as many people as possible with a single dose before giving out an additional dose. In a new study, researchers illustrate the conditions under which a "prime first" vaccine campaign is most effective at stopping the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The team found the vaccine waning rate to be a critically important factor in the decision. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nhWn9i

Simulation illustrates how COVID-19 social distancing creates pedestrian 'traffic jams'

Researchers examine the dynamics of social distancing practices, common defense against the spread of COVID-19, through the lens of particle-based flow simulations. The study models social distance as the distance at which particles, representing pedestrians, repel fellow particles and sheds light on the relationship between social distancing and pedestrian flow dynamics in corridors by illustrating how adherence to social distancing protocols affects two-way pedestrian movement in a shared space. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G9Vrwh

Targeted interventions to contain pandemics, minimize societal disruption

Nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as isolation, quarantines, and lockdowns, have been implemented in an effort to contain the pandemic, but these are often disruptive and costly. In a new article, researchers identify new and sustainable interventions to contain outbreaks while minimizing the economic and social costs. They built a data-driven mobility model to simulate COVID-19 spreading in Hong Kong, by combining synthetic population, human behavior patterns, and a viral transmission model, and found that by controlling a small percentage of grids, the virus could be largely contained. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zi2p1L

Public attention turns to Brian Laundrie's parents after his remains found in nature reserve

The parents' cooperation was essential in helping authorities find Laundrie, former police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZlvN7b

Regional carrier SkyWest cancels 700 U.S. flights over technical woes

SkyWest provides regional service for key operators such as American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3GfzJr0

4 killed in Tacoma, Washington, shooting; suspect at large

The shooting happened on the city’s Eastside in the Salishan neighborhood. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XBt88B

Elephants have evolved to be tuskless in response to ivory poaching, study finds

Researchers in Mozambique found a dramatic shift within 15 years, illustrating how human activity can accelerate genetic changes in other species. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B309YT

Cute memes linked to less Covid-related stress, new study says

A recent study found a direct connection between feeling positive after viewing Covid-related memes and feeling less stressed about the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ppDd3X

Rapper Flavor Flav faces domestic battery charge, police say

Rapper Flavor Flav was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of domestic battery, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Za4e0Q

Shares in Digital World Acquisition soar by 400 percent on news of social media deal with Trump

The company's stock soared on news of a merger that would launch former President Donald Trump’s planned social media platform. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B4OJnJ

Driver was behind wheel at time of Texas Tesla crash, NTSB says

Both the driver and a passenger were in the front seats with belts buckled, the NTSB found. Texas authorities previously said that "no one was driving the car." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3G6J0S3

Boys, nonbinary student suspended for having long hair sue school district

"They have been denied classroom instruction, barred from extracurricular activities, and forced to be suspended and separated from their peers for well over a month ... ." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vvZHRU

These people want to die. Will their countries allow euthanasia?

People with incurable illnesses who advocate for the right to die are pushing legislatures in their Latin American countries to allow for euthanasia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E6Ztnx

Targeting cancer at the nanoscale

Researchers fabricate gold nanoparticles with a rapidly decaying radioisotope that can be internalized by cancer cells. Because the radiation remains strongly localized, high doses can be administered without concern for side effects. This research may lead to safer and more effective treatments for many types of cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aXDJ0y

Proof in produce: Voucher program may help diabetes patients manage their health

Researchers measured the success of a community health intervention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vG9xAU

Starting mammography at age 40 would reduce disparities in deaths for Black women

If Black women begin mammography screening every other year starting at age 40, breast cancer deaths could be reduced by 57 percent compared to starting screening 10 years later according to recent analyses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DZTWPu

Scientists show how AI may spot unseen signs of heart failure

A special artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm was able to learn how to identify subtle changes in electrocardiograms (also known as ECGs or EKGs) to predict whether a patient was experiencing heart failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G8wXDz

Noor resentenced to 57 months in prison for killing of 911 caller

Mohamed Noor gunned down Justine Ruszczyk Damond on July 15, 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jm1JPy

Long-term exposure to toxins in operating rooms could increase COPD risk

Disinfectants and surgical smoke -- the gaseous by-product produced by heat-generating surgical instruments -- are among the hazardous chemicals to which physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff are exposed in operating rooms (OR) during electrosurgery and laser procedures. Long-time exposure to these chemicals in the OR may significantly increase one's risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zij4lR

Scientists identify beacon molecule that prevents vision, behavioral problems in mice

A scientist led a study that revealed how cells from the eye migrate deep into the brain to a processing core during brain development. These cells and their connections help regulate critical survival instincts in rodents. The findings help decode how these complicated brain circuits form, laying a potential foundation for future research into how these pathways may be coaxed to regenerate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zf8TOU

NBA facing fresh China backlash after Enes Kanter slams 'dictator' Xi over Tibet

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter sparked fresh backlash against the NBA in China after pro-Tibet posts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3C6SQAM

Former NFL player guilty of ID theft, Covid relief fraud

Kenbrell Armod Thompkins, 33, faces up to 12 years in prison at his scheduled Jan. 6 sentencing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B3zw64

Simone Biles says she's 'still scared to do gymnastics'

Simone Biles fought back tears on "TODAY" Thursday as she described her ongoing struggles with performing gymnastics routines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30P0JNJ

New documents detail conflicts of interest DeJoy faced as post office head

Though the Post Office says DeJoy followed the guidelines set by the agency’s ethics office, a government watchdog group says the documents raise questions about how the agency handles ethics challenges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AWWtrT

The authentically Black legacy of 'Insecure’: ‘I can’t believe it’s over’

The unwritten rules of television say Black sitcoms must work to appeal to white viewers and present “respectable” characters, even at the risk of forfeiting from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E1jRGp

Parents of unrestrained girl killed on ride sue Colorado theme park

Operators failed to notice Wongel Estifanos, 6, was sitting on top of seat belts, according to a state probe into her death at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3C2uyI5

Sheriff to announce what killed California family on hike

Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the mysterious deaths of John Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vzbWgD

How the European Union is struggling to contain its 'illiberal' democracies

A battle is raging at the heart of the European Union over accusations that its two most right-wing governments are subverting democratic principles and from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m12Iqn

Attack hits Syria base that houses U.S. troops; no U.S. injuries

A military outpost in southern Syria was hit by a coordinated attack on Wednesday, but U.S. officials said no American troops stationed there were injured or from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3C4rqf5

China-linked disinformation campaign blames Covid on Maine lobsters

In mid-September, Marcel Schliebs, a disinformation researcher at the University of Oxford, spotted the emergence of a surprising coronavirus origin theory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aWz5Qq

Top Democrat touts 'significant progress' in social safety net bill negotiations

After a closed-door caucus meeting, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are moving closer to reaching an agreement on a social spending bill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aSeRYl

Senate to vote on major voting rights bill that Republicans promise to block

The legislation has strong Democratic support but lacks the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B2fBEN

See how the prices have changed for popular grocery items

NBC News is tracking changes in grocery prices to monitor the impact on consumers’ food bills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3zcnjLJ

'That day changed me': NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns on losing his mom, 7 other relatives to Covid

NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns opened up about the loss of his mother and seven other family members to Covid-19 during a candid episode of the Facebook Watch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nbGsJD

New York City mandates Covid vaccine for all city workers

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday on MSNBC that 100,000 workers have till Nov. 1 to receive their first dose before being placed on unpaid leave. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pliwGr

Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto has Covid, urges vaccines

The anchor learned of the test results after Monday’s episode of “Your World with Neil Cavuto," and wasn’t on the air Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pj90DH

Putin tells workers to stay home for a week amid record Covid deaths

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday backed the Cabinet’s proposal to declare a non-working week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vrMNEB

In tree rings and radioactive carbon, signs of the Vikings in North America

Vikings from Greenland — the first Europeans to arrive in the Americas — lived in a village in Canada’s Newfoundland exactly 1,000 years ago, researchers say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nayD74

U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

A pig kidney has been transplanted into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the recipient’s immune system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30JG39P

Bitcoin hits new record high, topping $65,000

Investors cheered the successful launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BZcf6P

Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 17 counts of murder in 2018 Parkland school shooting

Cruz, 23, also pleaded guilty to 17 counts of attempted murder in connection with the deadliest high school shooting in recent U.S. history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ntaN6P

Why the GOP should take Trump's new blackmail scheme seriously

It was no small thing for the Republican Party to end up in this position, and it will be no small thing for it to get itself out of it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lVZ5BZ

3 people killed, 2 injured in shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Kenosha was the site of a fatal shooting last year during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jjmo7c

White House rolls out plan to vaccinate kids ages 5 to 11

An FDA advisory committee is expected to meet next week to discuss the request by Pfizer and BioNTech to authorize the use of their vaccine for children in that age range.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pf8Op4

As his economic plan hits a critical moment, Biden heads home

The president is traveling to Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday for the first time since he took office, using his birthplace to make the case for his agenda at a critical stage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jkf6zO

Queen Elizabeth 'reluctantly' cancels trip after doctors tell her to rest for a few days

Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland after receiving medical advice to "rest for the next few days," Buckingham Palace said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z4Msfp

No boat, no problem: Indian bride and groom sail to flood-hit wedding in cooking pot

“This turned out to be a wedding I didn’t expect at all,” according to the bride. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jeKik7

'I screwed up': Netflix's Ted Sarandos addresses Dave Chappelle fallout

Sarandos' comments come on the eve of a planned employee walkout at Netflix organized by trans and LGBTQ+ staffers, content creators and allies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3B2NHZg

Black residents feel tension in Georgia town where Ahmaud Arbery was killed

At the intersection of Burford Road, Satilla Drive and Holmes Road, there was nary a sign Monday morning of the horrific event that occurred there more than a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AZgiyP

China wants the world to know it's 'not going to get pushed around' on Taiwan

As countries including the U.S. deepen ties with the self-ruling island, Beijing is using military and other means to assert its territorial claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DOTfZg

Deadliest attack in Syrian capital in years kills 14

Two roadside bombs exploded near a bus carrying troops during the morning rush hour in the Syrian capital early Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lX5qwX

Husband of missing California woman Maya Millete charged with murder

The San Diego County District Attorney said Maya Millete's last phone call was to a divorce attorney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pi5rxs

University of Kentucky student found unresponsive at fraternity dies

University police were called to the FarmHouse Fraternity on Monday "regarding reports of an unresponsive student," according to a statement from a school spokesperson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3G20peA

Drug helps sensory neurons regrow in the mouse central nervous system

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved drug acts on support cells in the central nervous system to encourage sensory neurons to regrow after injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BS3LON

DNA tangles can help predict evolution of mutations

Researchers have identified evolutionary hotspots in DNA where mutations are more likely. The study authors say these findings will help us in the future to predict the evolution of bacteria and viruses over time, which could aid vaccine design and better understanding of antibiotic resistance. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n61Fod

E-cigarettes don't help smokers stay off cigarettes, study suggests

E-cigarette use did not help smokers quit and may make smokers more likely to relapse, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lUWfNo

Alex Murdaugh denied bond in alleged theft of housekeeper's settlement funds

A judge ordered Murdaugh to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine his current mental state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Gcr60n

Gabby Petito's parents want answers from Brian Laundrie's mother and father

"I think silence speaks volumes," Nicole Schmidt, Petito's mother, said. "... I would love to just, face to face, ask, 'Why are you doing this?' " from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nbWGCm

Train riders held up cellphones as woman was raped on SEPTA, police say

There were no calls made to 911 in Philadelphia, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III said. "We want people ... to watch out for other riders." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ATmDLX

How a federal push to stop Chinese scientists from stealing U.S. secrets has failed in court

The U.S. government encouraged U.S. and Chinese scientists to work together. Now rules violations have become criminal charges — but they aren't sticking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FZlYfH

FBI agents swarm Washington home of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska

Deripaska was among two dozen Russian oligarchs and officials who were sanctioned by the Treasury Department in April 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vEvQHf

New model points to solution to global blood shortage

A mathematical model of the body's interacting physiological and biochemical processes shows that it may be more effective to replace red blood cell transfusion with transfusion of other fluids that are far less in demand. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jeYJoa

New fibers can make breath-regulating garments

A new kind of fiber can be made into clothing that senses how much it is being stretched or compressed, and then provides immediate tactile feedback in the form of pressure, lateral stretch, or vibration. Such fabrics could be used in garments that help train singers or athletes to better control their breathing, or that help patients recovering from disease or surgery to recover their breathing patterns. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BYmWX8

Scientists gain new understanding of how brain cells talk - which could help in the treatment of mental health conditions and memory diseases

Experts have discovered that reversing the modification of molecular messages at synapses in the human brain, may contribute to reversible mental health conditions such as anxiety, and memory diseases such as dementia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DYDGOu

Illness-and death-related messages found to be significant motivators for exercise

Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aTVYnE

Katie Couric says she has 'no relationship' with Matt Lauer

She also said she did not extend herself to some women in the news industry because the male-dominated profession made her "territorial" and "insecure." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DMlHLk

Chart: Covid breakthrough deaths among those 65 and older

CDC data shows that 6 out of every 7 reported breakthrough deaths were of those 65 and older. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z4ftri

Age, underlying health condition were 'double blow' to Colin Powell, experts say

Fatal breakthrough Covid-19 infections among people who have been fully vaccinated, like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, are rare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n4ewr8

Interferon does not improve outcomes for hospitalized adults with COVID-19, clinical trial finds

A clinical trial has found that treatment with the immunomodulator interferon beta-1a plus the antiviral remdesivir was not superior to treatment with remdesivir alone in hospitalized adults with COVID-19 pneumonia. In addition, in a subgroup of patients who required high-flow oxygen, investigators found that interferon beta-1a was associated with more adverse events and worse outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1lV36

Gang reportedly demands $17 million in exchange for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti

An armed gang is demanding a $17 million ransom for the group of American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti last week, The Wall Street Journal reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AWk3oH

'Engineer' of endless war: Iraqis remember Colin Powell

While Americans mourned Colin Powell, in Baghdad he was praised for helping liberate Iraq but also condemned as "engineer" of a war launched on a lie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lRMO1s

Israeli diver finds 900-year-old sword believed to have belonged to Crusader

An Israeli scuba diver has discovered an ancient sword that experts believe dates back to the time of the Crusaders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ndEIjg

This woman wanted to die. Why was her euthanasia canceled?

Colombian Martha Sepúlveda, who has ALS, was allowed to undergo euthanasia without a terminal prognosis. But it was canceled. Was it media exposure? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YZAbZ5

Rapper formerly known as Kanye West is now just Ye

A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to Ye, with no middle or last name. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7ZmkD

'Dune' is nearly here. The stakes are high for devoted fans — and a fragile box office

Donald Riggs has been obsessed with Frank Herbert’s novel "Dune" for more than 40 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pchNr3

Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes died from fentanyl and cocaine intoxication

“I hope getting Jimmy’s story out there can save someone’s life," his father said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jeFTxp

Supreme Court rules for police in two lawsuits claiming excessive force

The rulings are a further sign the court is unwilling to second-guess police officers responding to emergency calls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E7oUFB

Russia suspends NATO mission in retaliation for expelled diplomats

Russia will suspend the activities of its mission to NATO starting next month in response to the alliance’s expulsion of eight Russians. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3phThVp

13 LGBTQ royals you didn’t learn about in history class

The Dutch monarchy made international news last week after announcing that royals can marry a same-sex partner without giving up their right to the throne. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vlB22u

Developing a treatment for vision loss through transplant of photoreceptor precursors

A recent study examining the therapeutic potential of photoreceptor precursors, derived from clinically compliant induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), has demonstrated the safety and therapeutic potential of clinically compliant iPSC-derived photoreceptor precursors as a cell replacement source for future clinical trials. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vuNSvh

Aging breast tissue could set the stage for invasive breast cancer

A new study examines how the extracellular matrix (ECM) -- an underlying network of molecules and proteins that provide the structure for tissue growth -- can trigger invasive cancer-related genes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jfJs6u

Toxic 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. The government is finally cracking down.

The Biden administration announced a three-year initiative to regulate and restrict the use of these chemicals, found in everything from cosmetics to food packaging. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FX57dG

Lance Bass shares first photos of twin babies: 'Never been so happy!'

The former boy band star and husband Michael Turchin are the parents of daughter Violet and son Alexander. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pblyNh

Artificial chromosomes study sheds light on gene therapies

A research team led by Dr Karen Wing Yee YUEN, Associate Professor from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), revealed the mechanism of artificial chromosome (AC) formation in the embryos of the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans, a 1-mm long, transparent nematode. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1v2Rw

Ransomware attack hits owner of dozens of local news stations

Sinclair Broadcast Group, the parent company of dozens of news stations across the U.S., was hit by ransomware over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BZFyX2

Challenges and lessons learned caring for diverse, vulnerable populations in the ER

Interviews with two dozen emergency medicine residents in academic medical center found most placed importance on learning to deliver high-quality care to diverse populations. However, many did not feel their programs made enough effort to incorporate effective cultural competency education into the curriculum. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aNVcbV

Our brains have a 'fingerprint' too

An EPFL scientist has pinpointed the signs of brain activity that make up our brain fingerprint, which -- like our regular fingerprint -- is unique. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aLVXCf

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid complications

His family said that the former secretary of state died after suffering from Covid-19 complications. He was fully vaccinated against the disease. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z0C2wB

Notorious gang blamed for kidnapping 17 U.S. and Canadian missionaries in Haiti

A group of American missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are being held by one of the country's most notorious gangs, the 400 Mawozo, a senior police official says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mXEUms

Notorious gang blamed for kidnapping 17 U.S. and Canadian missionaries in Haiti

A group of American missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are being held by one of the country's most notorious gangs, the 400 Mawozo, a senior police official says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vlIdrn

ESPN reporter Allison Williams leaving network over Covid vaccine mandate

"I have been denied my request for accommodation" to not get the vaccine, Williams said in a video posted Friday to Instagram. "Effective next week I will be separated from the company." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7wLM6

Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker are engaged

Kardashian posted two photos on Instagram of the proposal with the caption “forever.” The images showed an elaborate floral arrangement and candles on the beach. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vqwxUq

Teen arrested in shooting at Alabama high school football game

Jai Scott, 19, of Semmes, Alabama, was charged Saturday with five counts of attempted murder, Mobile police said. The motive for the shooting has not been announced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jeCTRH

Peter King's column: Dak leads confident Cowboys to join ranks of NFL's best

After leading Dallas to a thrilling win in Foxborough, Dak Prescott has Peter King believing that these Cowboys finally have what it takes to make a deep playoff run. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BUSTzw

Trump faces a pile of civil lawsuits as depositions begin

The former president is defending himself in at least 10 civil suits alleging fraud and defamation to incitement of violence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jdqpK3

Biden administration to beef up intelligence collection on groups of migrants headed to U.S.

An intelligence cell run by DHS will expand biometric data collection from migrants and monitor social media disinformation that may spur mass migrant movements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AR2dDr

China sees slower growth amid power and property crises

Softened by an electricity crunch and a debt-ridden real estate sector, third-quarter GDP growth was 4.9 percent, the slowest pace in a year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lSjsje

Senate to vote on sweeping voting rights bill Republicans promise to filibuster

The vote, which is likely to take place Wednesday, might be the last dance for federal voting rights legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DSAe86

LA County wants Vanessa Bryant to take psych exam

Bryant, 39, sued Los Angeles County last year alleging that photos of the crash that killed her late husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna were “showed off” by county employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BLzlO9

Superman changes motto to 'Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow,' says DC chief

The Man of Steel's motto will be "evolving" from the well-known mantra that he fights for "Truth, Justice and the American Way." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z7qQyG

I was accused of having drugs in my jail cell. I didn't — but went to solitary anyway.

Low-cost field tests for drugs are imprecise and prone to user error. When prisons use them, they can land prisoners in solitary confinement for drugs they don't have. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mMZbem

1 dead, several injured in second shooting at Grambling State University

The school cancelled its homecoming events for Sunday and classes on Monday, offering counseling services to students and staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lQo2i6

Climate change and housing shortage dovetail in California to create 'existential' crisis

Trying to figure out how to house 40 million residents while protecting natural resources and dealing with climate change-fueled wildfires and drought. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YYE7sV

'Mix and match' Covid vaccine boosters are effective, NIH study finds

Mix and match Covid vaccines could be a reality after an NIH study found them to be safe and effective. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iX7VNQ

Former President Clinton released from hospital following infection

The cause for the extended hospitalization was that Clinton was receiving his medication intravenously, not orally, a spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z2EVh0

Former President Clinton released from hospital following infection

The cause for the extended hospitalization was that Clinton was receiving his medication intravenously, not orally, a spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p9XlqI

Transportation chief Buttigieg defends family leave after being mocked by Fox News anchor

Sec. Buttigieg says it's time for the U.S. to join "pretty much every other country in the world" on paid family leave. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XqrHtK

Supply chain crisis has voters on edge

As the pandemic pushes Americans toward online shopping websites, consumption has increased dramatically — and supply chains can’t keep up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lOxLWh

Removing the %&*@ from Maine's vanity plates will take time

Now, rule-making is getting underway to ensure the law protects First Amendment rights while getting rid of obscene language. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3peWcyl

William Shatner claps back after George Takei mocks his voyage to space

The former "Star Trek" co-stars have been feuding for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DQxkke

Life as a 'foreign agent': Inside Russia's crackdown on free speech

Russia is in the midst of the largest crackdown on the free press and political dissent since the Soviet era. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ASI3J4

Russia hit by largest daily number of new coronavirus infections

Russia is reporting its largest daily number of new coronavirus infections, more than 70 percent up on the number a month ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lKO06G

James Bond walks into a gay bar. But should he?

James Bond actor Daniel Craig made headwinds this week when he revealed that he is a big fan of gay bars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3paYOwU

After 9/11, China grew into a superpower as a distracted U.S. fixated on terrorism, experts say

In 2001, the Bush administration was focused on China and tensions had spiked. The 9/11 attacks were a "geopolitical gift to China,“ says one expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n4djQq

Melbourne to ease world’s longest Covid-19 lockdown as vaccinations rise

Melbourne, which has spent more time under Covid-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j6rH9B

The sharks are circling faster in 'Succession' — and there's blood in the water

“Succession” may be from a different era, but its story of flawed people in a mad dash for power will always feel current. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p8W3w2

Covid and critical race theory: Sleepy school board races are waking up

School board elections are being targeted by special interest groups and political action committees, which are gaining toeholds in these nonpartisan races. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3G4xTZU

In 'Build Back Better' fight, progressives have to give a lot to get a little

Analysis: They will end up with less than what President Joe Biden proposed. The question is whether they will gain anything at all. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3paQEEM

Do white celebrities not get that Blackfishing is offensive? Or just not care?

Who has the power to define Black narratives? Too often, it’s non-Black celebrities who play with images of Blackness and then discard them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aLrsMO

In Virginia, Republicans see education, curriculum fears as a path to victory

Citing both Martin Luther King Jr. and Fox News, Republican Glenn Youngkin has found an issue that animates his base without alienating moderates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7ItoQ

After the Jan. 6 riot, police departments confront the mental health toll of the job

Jeffrey Smith died by suicide days after defending the Capitol on Jan. 6. His widow wants his death counted with those who died in the line of duty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BQhyW6

These states have the most coronavirus cases. See the day-by-day breakdown.

From New York to Washington, see the per-day count of new, confirmed Covid-19 cases in each state. Updated daily. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ftCO98

Accelerating the discovery of new materials for 3D printing

A new data-driven system accelerates the process of discovering 3D printing materials that have multiple mechanical properties. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XjJti5

Key protein linked to appetite and obesity in mice

Researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in how the brain regulates appetite and metabolism. Loss of the protein, XRN1, from the forebrain, resulted in obese mice with an insatiable appetite, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AOwrXN

Study explores the decisions made by physicians in the delivery room, and why they may be making them

Clinical decisions made in the delivery setting as to whether to employ vaginal delivery or cesarean section are often made under high pressure, and with great uncertainty, and have serious consequences for mother and baby. Now, a new study of electronic health records spanning 86,000 deliveries suggests that if their prior patient had complications in one delivery mode, a physician will be more likely to switch to the other -- and likely inappropriate -- delivery mode for the subsequent patient, regardless of whether it is warranted for that patient's indications. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z3c9Nh

Filling the gaps: Connecting genes to diseases through proteins

Hundreds of connections between different human diseases have been uncovered through their shared origin in our genome, challenging the categorization of diseases by organ, symptoms, or clinical specialty. A new study has generated data on thousands of proteins circulating in our blood and combined this with genetic data to produce a map showing how genetic differences that affect these proteins link together seemingly diverse as well as related diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G482Bp

The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing’s Syndrome

The molecular causes of a particular type of food-dependent Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease of the adrenal glands, are finally revealed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YOWfFL

How to program DNA robots to poke and prod cell membranes

A discovery of how to build little blocks out of DNA and get them to stick to lipids has implications for biosensing and mRNA vaccines. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mTjkPO

Discovery of new role for the brain’s immune cells could have Alzheimer's implications

The immune cells, known as microglia, also help regulate blood flow and maintain the brain's critical blood vessels, researchers have discovered. The findings may prove important in cognitive decline, dementia and stroke, among other conditions linked to diseases of the brain's small vessels. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vqNE8A

Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

A study has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (dysglycemia) -- highlighting the urgent need to find treatments to reduce this risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AQk11r

Clean energy program likely to be dropped because of Manchin's objections

Decision isn't final yet, but spending bill negotiators are working on other ways to achieve cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mZFxff

Thousands of outraged Puerto Ricans protest power outages, block main highway traffic

“We’re tired of coming home and discovering that we have no lights,” said Mayra Rivera, 55, who attended the march. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pahux2

Lesbian sues federal government after being rejected by foster agency

A lesbian filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services after being rejected by a federally funded religious foster care agency. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7rsvk

Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body’s natural immune defense

In the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body's own immune responses to fight infections. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vgUmOm

Riders watched as a woman was raped on a SEPTA train but no one called 911, police say.

"It may have been stopped sooner if a rider called 911," authorities said of the sexual assault. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lKw6B2

NASA's asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds

A NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky with diamonds Saturday on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DSloid

Anxiety runs high among some incarcerated people as regular Covid testing in short supply

Enclosed spaces and a transient population of incarcerated people and guards make jails particularly susceptible to Covid-19 spread, a virus transmitted through air particles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aIRC2D

Study could pave way for creating safer opioids

Researchers may have an uncovered new answers on how to create safer opioids. Design a new opioid to bypass the part of brain that feels pleasure, but retain the analgesic properties, which make opioids one of the most effective pain relievers. Researchers looked at how opioids may have become so widely abused. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lMf85d

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals unusual cell type that could explain why it’s so aggressive

Stem-like cells that make up only a tiny fraction of the total cells in a lung tumor could be the key to stopping the disease's deadly spread, say researchers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FSr2T9

Deadly stabbing leaves U.K. reeling from another attack on vulnerable lawmakers

Police declared Friday's incident at a church in Leigh-on-Sea an act of terrorism and said that the early investigation had revealed a potential motive linked to Islamist extremism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ANYW7Z

Study discovers unique brain signature of intimate partner aggression

A new study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine the brain activity of 51 male-female romantic couples as they experienced intimate partner aggression in real time. They found that aggression toward intimate partners was associated with aberrant activity in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex, or MPFC, which has many functions, but among them is the ability to foster perceptions of closeness with and value of other people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j7qcbA

New technique helps researchers understand how acid damages teeth

Researchers have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth at the microstructural level. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aLa36M

Timeline of the Ahmaud Arbery shooting as jury selection begins in murder trial

A timeline of the the developments in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting case as jury selection begins in the murder trial Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vjFiiI

Chinese crew arrives at new space station for historic six-month mission

China’s Shenzhou-13 spacecraft carrying three astronauts docked Saturday at its new space station, kicking off a record-setting six-month stay. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BMWUGt

Ranking healthfulness of foods from first to worst

Food Compass, a new nutrient profiling system, rates the healthfulness of foods, beverages, and mixed meals on a score of 1-100 based on a wide range of science-based attributes. This adaptable tool aims to encourage healthier choices, spur industry reformulation, and guide nutrition policies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AFQLdz

Scientists map brain circuit that drives activity in fertile females

Scientists have known for a century that female animals become more active just as they are about to ovulate, a behavior that evolved to enhance their chances of mating when they are fertile. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BNkdQe

Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DNhLtx

Bone-loss discovery points to new treatment for osteoporosis

A new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FNo3eF

U.S. to ease entry rules, require vaccinations for foreign visitors on Nov. 8

Foreign nationals from 33 countries will be allowed to enter the U.S. if they are vaccinated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AIEoxC

Nikolas Cruz plans to plead guilty to 17 murder counts in Parkland H.S. massacre

Cruz arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, with an AR-15 and gunned down 14 students and three staff members. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DEKosQ

Teen who played role in Tessa Majors murder sentenced to nine years to life in prison

"Our hearts ache as we watch Tessa's friends return to school, perform at concerts, start new jobs, and experience things our family never will," the family of the slain Barnard College student said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p668db

Genes play key role in exercise outcomes

A new study has found that genes can explain up to 72% of the difference in outcome between people after a specific fitness exercise. The research involved data from 3,012 adults and has identified a number of specific genes which influence the outcomes of different physical activities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lKcooR

Artificial intelligence-based technology quickly identifies genetic causes of serious disease

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy. The benchmark finding foreshadows the next phase of medicine, where technology helps clinicians quickly determine the root cause of disease so they can give patients the right treatment sooner. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lIH5e4

Brain activity patterns after trauma may predict long-term mental health

The way a person's brain responds to stress following a traumatic event, such as a car accident, may help to predict their long-term mental health outcomes, according to new research. The study followed more than 3,000 people for up to a year after exposure to a traumatic event. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YQh2JC

Unique underpinnings revealed for stomach’s acid pump

Researchers have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings could lead to better drugs for stomach ulcers and shed light on the functions of similar proteins across the human body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BMVknN

It’s all in the delivery – Antibodies improve nanoparticle delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids

This improved technological platform can be used to develop new treatments, molecular diagnosis strategies or vaccines for various diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3neeeOD

Pregnant at 15, married at 16: She's speaking out to end child marriages

An estimated 300,000 children under the age of 18 legally wed in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018, according to the nonprofit Unchained at Last. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AIEipK

Afghanistan mosque bombing leaves at least 33 dead, 73 wounded

A large explosion tore through a Shi’ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar during Friday prayers, killing at least 33 people and wounding 73, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30wlSvZ

Stunts, cats and crime: Sliwa's colorful run for NYC mayor

The Republican candidate has been a ubiquitous New York figure since he founded the Guardian Angels anti-crime group in 1979. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aJyf9P

Southern Baptist leader resigns amid division over abuse review

Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, said he will leave the post at the end of the month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lJU3Zi

More than 90 rattlesnakes found under California home

A Sonoma County Reptile Rescue official said the number of snakes living in the foundation was likely because it is such a rocky area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j26uxS

British lawmaker stabbed while holding meetings with constituents

A British lawmaker was stabbed Friday while holding regular meetings with constituents, his office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YQVRqe

Lucy in the sky: Spacecraft will visit record 8 asteroids

Attention asteroid aficionados: NASA is set to launch a series of spacecraft to visit and even bash some of the solar system’s most enticing space rocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mU7Hs5

La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of dry West

For the second straight year, the world heads into a new La Nina weather event. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YXazfQ

Lucy in the sky: Spacecraft will visit record 8 asteroids

Attention asteroid aficionados: NASA is set to launch a series of spacecraft to visit and even bash some of the solar system’s most enticing space rocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mU7Hs5

Venomous new trend? Indian man gets life sentence for murdering wife with a cobra

A man in India has been handed a double life sentence for murdering his wife with an unorthodox weapon: a highly venomous cobra. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mPiPGs

Biden to meet the pope at the Vatican this month

The visit is part of the president's trip to attend the G20 summit in Rome. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j2oLec

Jonah Hill asks his followers to stop commenting on his body

"I want to politely let you know that it's not helpful and doesn't feel good," the Oscar-nominated actor wrote in an Instagram post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FLbMr6

Tear gas unregulated by U.S. government, safety studies lacking despite widespread use: House panels

The investigation found that the use of tear gas is "woefully understudied." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iYFC1p

Sense of smell is our most rapid warning system

The ability to detect and react to the smell of a potential threat is a precondition of our and other mammals' survival. Using a novel technique, researchers have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system judges a smell to represent danger. The study indicates that negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mZzd7I

Alex Murdaugh faces charges related to missing funds meant for housekeeper's estate

Murdaugh was charged with obtaining property by false pretenses in connection with an investigation into missing funds from a settlement involving the death of his longtime housekeeper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3naRGhJ

Heartburn drugs may have unexpected benefits on gum disease

New research found that patients who used drugs prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers were more likely to have smaller probing depths in the gums (the gap between teeth and gums). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iWTkSH

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

Antibiotics help us to get rid of bacterial infections -- but they can also harm the helpful microbes residing in our guts. Researchers have analyzed the effects of 144 antibiotics on the well-being of our most common gut microbes. The study significantly improves our understanding of antibiotics' side effects and suggests a new approach to mitigating the adverse effects of antibiotics therapy on gut bacteria. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p23WmV

Most commonly mutated gene in all cancers revealed

For the past fifteen years, cancer researchers have been using DNA sequencing technology to identify the gene mutations that cause the different forms of cancer. Now, computational scientists have combined gene mutation information with cancer prevalence data to reveal the genetic basis of cancer in the entire population of cancer patients in the United States. The study reveals how common each gene in the genome is mutated within the cancer patient population. The findings could help guide genetic research to develop more effective treatments than presently available. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p2Ch5t

Higher fasting ‘hunger hormone’ levels from healthy diet may improve heart health and metabolism

Fasting levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vcd7SR

How immunotherapy changes tumors

Engineers have used a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy, a treatment that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer. Their method combines detailed mapping of the biochemical composition of tumors with machine learning. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mQDoCI

Benched star Kyrie Irving says he's 'choosing what's best for' him in refusing Covid-19 shot

In his first comments since Nets took him off floor, the player appeared resolute in is anti-vaccination stance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3veok5G

After two hours, sunscreens that include some zinc oxide can lose effectiveness, become toxic

Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMxqLa

Gabby Petito's parents traveled to Wyoming for her remains

A coroner on Tuesday announced the 22-year-old died by "manual strangulation." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lDxnd5

Netflix trans employees and allies plan walkout in protest of Dave Chappelle special

Chappelle's new special, "The Closer," has been accused of containing transphobic and homophobic content. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YXvJdD

William Shatner's struck by 'fragility of this planet' during flight to edge of space

"There’s this little tiny blue skin that’s 50 miles wide," Shatner said. "And we pollute it, and it’s our means of living. And I was struck so profoundly by it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j420GP

Deadly shooting rocks Beirut as tensions over blast probe erupt

Gunfire in Beirut killed at least five people as armed clashes erupted during protests against the lead investigator into last year’s blast at the city’s port. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p1sBbf

Evidence of microtubules’ mechanosensitive behavior

Direct evidence that microtubules function as mechano-sensors and regulate the intracellular transport of molecules has been reported, leading to new possibilities in the fields of biomechanics, medicine, and biosensors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p5ENb4

Elizabeth Smart on missing women of color: ‘They’re somebody’

Elizabeth Smart appeared on a recent episode of “Red Table Talk” on Facebook Watch, where she talked about her heartbreak over the Gabby Petito murder and how from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j3yUau

More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers on strike after failed deal with union

The vast majority of the union rejected a contract offer earlier this week that would have delivered 5 percent raises to some workers and 6 percent raises to others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j0rW6q

Prince William tells billionaires: Forget space race and focus on saving Earth

Prince William delivered an apparent jab at the billionaire space race, saying the world's greatest minds should be more focused on saving Earth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BIugpJ

Future of child tax credit may be foggy, but its benefits are growing clearer

Biden's expansion to the child tax credit is already creating economic benefits and pulling children from poverty. It remains to be seen whether Democrats can make it permanent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BJUEzu

Ray Fosse, catcher knocked over by Pete Rose at 1970 All-Star Game, dies at 74

Fosse also helped the Athletics win the World Series in 1973 and 1974, and he later became a popular broadcaster for the A's. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DFeEUF

Sex matters when it comes to immune responses against infection and disease, study shows

New research shows how anemia can generate different immune responses in males versus females. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lBSVXt

Mexico cheers U.S. decision to open borders in Nov. to fully vaccinated people

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador cheered the U.S. decision to reopen land borders in November, though he said the timing is being worked out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3AybJuR

Hairdresser gets 14 days in jail for 'best day ever' at Capitol riot

Dona Sue Bissey went to Washington, D.C., with Anna Morgan-Lloyd, the Indiana woman who got probation in the first sentence stemming from the Jan. 6 riot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lEk0sU

Ancient eel-like creature is named after Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi

"It is my way of honoring one of the greatest guitarists in the world in one of the greatest bands of all time," said paleontologist Mats Eriksson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BDZzlH

'Squid Game' reaches 111M viewers, becoming Netflix's biggest debut hit

The nine-episode Korean thriller was released on Sept. 17 and centers on hundreds of cash-strapped people competing in a dangerous game to win a prize. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ayNpi1

Warm milk makes you sleepy — peptides could explain why

According to time-honored advice, drinking a glass of warm milk at bedtime will encourage a good night's rest. Milk's sleep-enhancing properties are commonly ascribed to tryptophan, but scientists have also discovered a mixture of milk peptides, called casein tryptic hydrolysate (CTH), that relieves stress and enhances sleep. Now, researchers have identified specific peptides in CTH that might someday be used in new, natural sleep remedies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XcmLIO

Phage therapy research brings scientists a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight antibiotic resistance

Phage therapy is the concept of using viruses (known as phage) to kill bacteria, instead of using antibiotics. Until now, experiments have largely focussed on exposing bacteria to phage in a flask. Now, researchers have developed a new way to mimic these microenvironments, in which a single bacterium would colonize a specific area. Using this method, the team found that in these microenvironments Escherichia coli, a bacterium that is often responsible for food poisoning, does not become genetically resistant to phage, and the majority of the bacterial population is killed by phage. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BEOfWs