Ortho Neuro disorders

A new study has shown that the airborne transmission of COVID-19 is highly random and suggests that the two-metre rule was a number chosen from a risk 'continuum', rather than any concrete measurement of safety. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o6AQlu

Hepatitis drug increases antibiotic potency, limits antibiotic resistance, study finds

A cellular study of telaprevir shows that the antiviral blocks the function of essential proteins in bacteria, revealing opportunity to repurpose drug to use alongside antibiotics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1zlv7

Athletes need thorough tests after long COVID, study finds

Athletes returning to training following long COVID should undergo a series of tests and seek regular advice from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to ensure they are fit to resume exercise, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/319GURQ

Drivers pick, rub and scratch their faces nearly 30 times an hour, study finds

New research has found that drivers touch their face 26 times an hour on average, potentially spreading germs and infection, if handwashing is inadequate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rnKZME

Sexual harassment and bullying pervasive in Australia's Parliament, report shows

Australia’s Parliament is an environment hostile to women where sexual harassment is rife, according to a groundbreaking report on its working conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pgXZky

A new Covid vaccine wasn't needed for beta or delta. What about omicron?

Drugmakers are racing to develop new vaccines intended to target the omicron variant. Will they be needed? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lodrui

A ‘Bitcoin City’ in El Salvador inspired by ancient Greeks? Here’s a reality check.

Building a "Bitcoin City" as El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced is very difficult from the logistical, financial and security perspectives, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3D7qk1N

Hungary parliament clears way for government's LGBTQ referendum as election nears

The referendum is on legislation that limits schools' teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues, stepping up a culture war with the European Union. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d8BGb2

Virginia man killed, 2 others rescued while canyoneering at Utah's Zion National Park

A Virginia man died and two others were rescued while canyoneering over the weekend at Utah's Zion National Park, officials say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3173TNr

New method gives rapid, objective insight into how cells are changed by disease

A new 'image analysis pipeline' is giving scientists rapid new insight into how disease or injury have changed the body, down to the individual cell. It's called TDAExplore, which takes the detailed imaging provided by microscopy, pairs it with a hot area of mathematics called topology, which provides insight on how things are arranged, and the analytical power of artificial intelligence to give, for example, a new perspective on changes in a cell resulting from ALS and where in the cell they happen, according to a cell biologist involved with the study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pb8F4d

New details behind how the Shigella pathogen delivers bacterial proteins into our cells

Scientists have advanced knowledge about how two proteins fit together to form a pore that Shigella uses to invade intestinal cells. Targeting these proteins could hamper infection by this bacterial pathogen. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ofCCkF

Social stress key to population's rate of COVID-19 infection, study finds

Mathematicians have analysed global COVID-19 data to identify two constants which can drastically change a country's rate of infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pk9ubg

Reboot and recall: New brain hub for memory restoration identified

Researchers now show that stimulation of the anterior thalamus increases memory-related brain activity and restores memory function in rats with mammillothalamic tract (MTT) lesions. Their findings suggest that therapies involving targeted stimulation of the anterior thalamus could help with memory restoration in patients with brain injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3IhidDI

Virtual reality tool to be used in the fight against disease

Science has the technology to measure the activity of every gene within a single individual cell, and just one experiment can generate thousands of cells worth of data. Researchers have now revolutionized the way this data is analyzed -- by using 3D video gaming technology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1z2AA

'I can’t even afford to buy a cart of groceries': Spiraling inflation leaves some grocery workers struggling

Two weeks ago, Mendy Hughes used $4 from her thinning bank account to pick up a family dinner from McDonald’s on her day off as a cashier at Walmart, the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FUE8OM

Sweden gets first female prime minister for second time in less than a week

Magdalena Andersson made political history last week when she became Sweden’s first female prime minister. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E7iZ3u

Omicron already playing havoc with travel and tourism

News of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and a growing list of new restrictions is putting a crimp in freshly made travel plans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lljqjz

Lionel Messi wins world's best soccer player award for seventh time

Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/316xqqw

'Y’all going to kill me?' Years apart, mother and son die in police restraints

As the story of the Loggins family shows, persuading police to stop using hogties and prone-position restraints has proved hard in small-town Mississippi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rs130d

Josephine Baker becomes first Black woman honored at Paris’ Panthéon

Josephine Baker, the legendary performer and entertainer, will be honored Tuesday at the Panthéon in Paris, where she will the first Black woman to be from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3I9qSru

'Exactly what experts have been warning': Omicron linked to global vaccine inequality

The Omicron Covid-19 variant is a byproduct of global vaccine inequality, some experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cZoNAi

There's one final legal lesson to be learned from Ahmaud Arbery's murder

A grand jury has indicted Jackie Johnson, the first prosecutor presented with the crime committed by Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31dHxt4

COVID-19 became much more lethal in late 2020, UK study suggests

A new statistical analysis supports beliefs that COVID-19 became more lethal in the U.K. in late 2020, while also suggesting that multiple factors -- not just the alpha variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 -- were to blame. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d2Pns4

Researchers study extent of healthcare avoidance during COVID-19

One in five individuals avoided healthcare during lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic, often for potentially urgent symptoms, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rjjeF7

‘Wonderwall’ of snow traps drinkers, and Oasis tribute band, in remote U.K. pub

Pub guests who gathered at The Tan Hill Inn to watch an Oasis tribute band on Friday became stranded after heavy snow from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3I2EC7A

Biden urges booster shots amid growing alarm over omicron variant

The president made the remarks after meeting with his Covid advisers Monday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E4bPgA

After Rittenhouse verdict, advocates demand justice for Chrystul Kizer

Wisconsin’s self-defense law led to Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on homicide charges, sparking protests across the state and the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rpGfGF

Make the Yuletide gay with these new queer holiday movies

Last year saw a flurry of LGBTQ-inclusive Christmas movies from Lifetime, Hallmark and other networks and streaming services. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3reSNAu

We might not know half of what’s in our cells, new AI technique reveals

Artificial intelligence-based technique reveals previously unknown cell components that may provide new clues to human development and disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ll2qtz

Optoelectrode changes reduce injuries to brain tissue, improve nerve research

Researchers have developed a technique for assembling optoelectrodes that looks to offer the best of silicon-based electrodes and polymer-based electrodes. The scientists demonstrated it is possible to efficiently create a semiflexible light-emitting electrode by removing the stiff silicon material from underneath the tip of the probe. The resulting device can study deep brain tissues with high resolution to record signals from individual nerve cells and stimulate small groups of neurons with state-of-the-art techniques such as optical waveguides. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZDdb2S

Supreme Court to take up Mississippi challenge to Roe v. Wade

The case, the most important showdown over abortion rights in decades, presents a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade's landmark holding that the Constitution provides a right of access to abortion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E8lOkM

How Europe is helping Libya capture and lock up migrants

An investigation found that the E.U. pays for most aspects of Libya's often lethal migrant detention system, including the boats that fire on migrant rafts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FWHfG3

Jack Dorsey expected to step down as Twitter CEO

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will step down as head of the social media platform he co-founded, sources told CNBC on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rjxNZt

‘The Simpsons’ episode censored in Hong Kong on Disney Plus

The Disney Plus streaming service appears to have censored an episode of “The Simpsons” in Hong Kong, where the platform launched earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cYGSOL

5-year-old Minnesota boy fatally shot on Thanksgiving by teen making social media video

A 5-year-old Minnesota boy was fatally shot on Thanksgiving by a 13-year-old handling a gun while making a social media video, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Ek1r4x

The 12 days of Christmas are more expensive this year

Inflation is increasing gift costs for a “true love” this Christmas season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d0v1Qm

Prince Charles's spokesman rejects claim he asked about skin tone of Harry and Meghan's children

Prince Charles’s spokesman rejected claims that the royal discussed the potential skin tone Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children might have. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FWnlv0

Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor

Actor Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor after toying with the idea of running for public office for the past two years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d04mDg

How clean is green? Nevada town fights to keep solar industry out of desert

Just minutes from the California border sits a sun-drenched town in Nevada that wants nothing to do with its neighbor to the west. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E3RpUJ

Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper sues to publish material in memoir

Esper and Trump were sharply divided over the use of the military during civil unrest in June 2020 following the killing of George Floyd. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/312TZfH

WHO warns omicron poses 'very high' global risk as Covid variant spreads

The global risk of the new omicron variant is “very high,” the World Health Organization said Monday, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o0yVij

Congress faces jampacked end to 2021

Lawmakers are back this week to weigh plans to fund the government, authorize military spending, extend the debt limit and pass Biden's Build Back Better Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pduP69

Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year

With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. “This was a word from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FUkz9t

9 months after the Texas freeze, the power grid remains vulnerable

This story was reported and written as a partnership between The Texas Tribune and NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3deTmSN

Couple trying to flee Dutch Covid quarantine arrested on plane for Spain

Dutch military police said on Sunday they had arrested a married couple who left a hotel where they were in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rjoXuI

Cafecito and presidential sightings: A landmark Miami restaurant turns 50

Versailles, the famous Cuban American restaurant in Miami that's charted the community's history, turned 50 in November, an iconic slice of Latino life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ljFYBc

Carrie Meek, pioneering Black former congresswoman, dies

Carrie Meek, the grandchild of a slave and a sharecropper’s daughter who became one of the first Black Floridians elected to Congress since Reconstruction, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nZtJv8

UNLV student dies after taking part in fraternity boxing match

"We will leave no stone unturned to determine how a 20-year-old ended up in a school-sanctioned amateur fight that cost him his life," Nathan Valencia's family attorneys said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o3a9Ow

Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say

Canadian officials announced Sunday that the omicron variant of the coronavirus has reached North America, with two cases appearing in Ontario. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3I3iERW

Dear corporations, Hanukkah is not the same as Passover

Stores like Bed Bath & Beyond recognize that there is a market for Jewish-related items, but after seeing Passover phrases on Hanukkah items, it feels like tokenism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E38iz2

The Taliban destroyed these ancient Buddhas. Now they're welcoming tourists to the site.

The Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's Bamiyan Buddhas in early 2001. Now they're guarding the site and welcoming tourists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3G0tkiv

Prolific fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies, age 41

"Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered," read a statement posted to Abloh's Instagram in regards to the designer's cancer battle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/318SJrh

I'm a high school junior. Make me wear a mask, please!

With no mask or vaccine mandates, my classmates are often sick. I want to protect myself, but I get judged if I cover up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3I0605Y

Barren forests, dirty rivers, unbreathable air: Inside an Arctic city's vast pollution problem

Norilsk, Russia, has long been recognized as one of the most polluted places on Earth, because of Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3li1NB7

Extremely strong magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru

The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pau7Gu

Abortion access already out of reach for most Mississippians

The state has fallen into a "post-Roe existence" with women having to jump through "arduous hoops" to end their pregnancies, an advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cYyNtE

Billions and trillions: Climate efforts set for big boost if Build Back Better bill passes

For climate experts and policymakers, $1 trillion is just a start. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cTOSAP

Israel banning entry to all foreigners as new omicron variant spreads

Israel will become the first country to ban the entry of all foreigners as the world races to contain a new Covid-19 variant that emerged in southern Africa. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E5wPU3

Republicans target Biden, Democrats over inflation. What would they do about it?

Inflation is partially influenced by the global supply chain crisis, shifting consumer behavior and an influx of pandemic relief spending approved by Trump and Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CZxc12

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth

New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle on Sunday while in labor and headed to the hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HXkF1T

A new arms race? Putin's friend leads Russian effort to sell weapons to U.S. allies

"Checkmate," the name of a new Russian stealth fighter jet, is yet another sign that Russian arms sellers are targeting the United States' traditional clients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rebmVt

Overdue book returned anonymously to Idaho library 111 years later

A children's book checked out from the Boise, Idaho, public library in 1910 vanished for 111 years only to be returned anonymously, library officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o0IBJY

Stowaway found in plane's landing gear compartment at Miami airport

A man was being examined at a hospital after he was found in a plane's landing gear compartment at Miami International Airport Saturday morning, authorities from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CZ28OY

Some states dropping ‘dehumanizing’ terms for immigrants

Immigrants and immigrant-rights groups say "alien," especially when combined with “illegal,” is dehumanizing and can have a harmful effect on immigration policy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31c4mgY

Retired officer shot while guarding TV crew in California has died

A retired police officer who was working as a security guard for a television news crew when he was shot Wednesday in Oakland, died from his injuries Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dbcocJ

Black Friday shopping in stores drops 28 percent from pre-pandemic levels

Traffic at retail stores on Black Friday dropped 28.3 percent compared with 2019 levels, as shoppers shifted more of their spending online and kicked off their from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HT8MtX

Best Buy stores in Minnesota latest targets of large 'grab and run' thefts

As of Saturday, no one has been arrested after dozens of people stole electronics and other high value items from two different Best Buy stores amid "Black Friday" sales. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xthvhz

Some of the reasons Puritans resisted vaccines still motivate anti-vaxxers today

That means the country almost certainly can’t rely on soft tools such as education and incentives alone to get sufficient numbers of people vaccinated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p9gNSX

World scrambles to contain omicron as scientists call for greater vaccination efforts

As countries scrambled to contain a new Covid-19 variant called omicron, scientists have said they are unsurprised at its emergence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cVxT0U

Hundreds of FedEx packages are found in Alabama woods

About 300 to 400 packages were found in a ravine 30 miles north of Birmingham on Wednesday, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cUmbnd

Is he? Isn't he? Speculation over celebrities' sexuality could come at a cost.

From Shawn Mendes to Oprah, public speculation about a person’s sexuality comes at a cost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lgyQ8v

Biden administration seeks to raise the price to drill for oil and gas on public lands

The royalty rate of 12.5 percent has been in place since 1920. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xscEgB

A nursing home where 83 residents died of Covid is still in business under a new name

The New Jersey nursing home where 17 bodies were found stacked in a morgue is still in business under a new name. Some families of the dead are asking why. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kTawcL

Mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 4 injured in Nashville apartment

Three men were shot dead and four others were injured during a shooting at an apartment Friday night, police in Nashville, Tennessee said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrVx1N

American vaccine disinformation used as ‘Trojan horse’ for far right in New Zealand

Covid vaccine disinformation from the U.S. and elsewhere is being used as a 'trojan horse' to coax people in New Zealand to embrace far right ideologies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ldgPYW

'Game of chicken': Debt ceiling standoff threatens state spending

Experts say a debt default would disrupt state spending plans and threaten social programs that affect millions of Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrHZDt

'It's scary': Overdose deaths driven by fentanyl mixed with other drugs

Overdose deaths hit new heights in the U.S. this year, a fourth wave of the overdose epidemic, in which a growing number of drug users die with multiple substances in their systems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p8bJy0

India has an eroding image of tolerance in the West. A recent cricket loss proves why.

In India, a Hindu-majority country, ethno-religious tensions with its Muslim-minority, boiled over after defeat to Pakistan in the cricket T20 World Cup. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xuD7dB

Biden’s infrastructure bill could help put the ‘college-is-for-everyone’ myth behind us

College being for everyone is a myth that has caused a skills gap in America, but Joe Biden's infrastructure bill, which supports jobs that don't require a traditional degree, could help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cVCfVC

Aggressive gerrymandering may make elections far less competitive, experts say

Redistricting has become a partisan deathmatch as lawmakers in both parties seek political advantages in many states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rbwPhB

Laser-focused on 2020, Trump seeks a Michigan Legislature that could help him in 2024

Trump has endorsed seven candidates for state House or Senate seats who have made election administration and investigating last year’s vote central to their platforms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CZ0m0r

8 years old and sold for marriage: Desperate Afghan families sell their daughters for cash

The economic collapse following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has forced already poor families to make a desperate choice: sell their young daughters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DFgd5t

Big Oil's pollution in Canada is poisoning the environment — and may even be deadly

The companies’ energy-hungry extraction of the tar sands in Alberta has made the oil and gas sector Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HH8JkH

One seriously injured in shooting at mall in Washington state

One person was wounded in a shooting Friday at a Tacoma, Washington, mall, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30XEB4d

WHO names new variant of concern 'omicron,' as scientists advise caution

The World Health Organization on Friday named the new variant "omicron" and called it a "variant of concern." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rep3nq

Stephen Sondheim, legendary composer and lyricist, dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, a Broadway giant who has the most Tony Awards as a composer, died early Friday at his home, a spokesperson for Sondheim's productions said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xAlN6Y

Will Covid variant omicron need a new vaccine? Time and data will tell.

Data on whether the "variant of concern" omicron poses a greater risk of hospitalization or death among vaccinated people is expected in another two weeks or so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3leEXdv

19 dead, 32 injured in Mexico religious site pilgrimage bus crash

Nineteen people died and 32 more were injured after a bus apparently carrying pilgrims to a religious site in central Mexico crashed on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/312SzBC

10-year-old among three shot at mall in Durham, North Carolina

Three people were shot and three others were injured at The Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lbs8k6

How variants like omicron develop and what makes them variants 'of concern'

Here's what we know about how variants like omicron develop and what makes one a "variant of concern." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xtc2at

Chart: Africa’s Covid-19 vaccination gap

Just over 10 percent of people in Africa have received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine, far below the 64 percent that are vaccinated in North America and and 62 percent in Europe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xtpPhf

New COVID-19 variant emerges out of South Africa

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new variant of COVID-19, worrying doctors that this one may be more resistant to vaccines as it has a high number of mutations. NBC national correspondent Gabe Gutierrez has the latest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nUjyI9

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, seven other nations amid new Covid variant

The new strain, classified by the WHO as a "variant of concern," is blamed for a surge of cases in South Africa and has sparked fears over its high number of mutations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YNBpg

Shipping delays vex Americans, but could be a boon for China

China has accumulated an unprecedented stake in global shipping and commerce, and its power and profits present ominous possibilities for the future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FHNq0G

Dow slammed by 1,000 points in worst drop of 2021 on fears about new Covid variant

U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Friday after WHO officials on Thursday warned of a new Covid-19 variant that’s been detected in South Africa. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cNWOn7

Rep. Boebert appears in video to suggest Rep. Omar mistaken for a terrorist in Capitol

“Sad she thinks bigotry gets her clout," Omar responded on Twitter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xsFzRR

'Sad and angry and frustrated': Black moms on the Rittenhouse verdict

Last week a 12-person jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse of all charges related to his shooting and killing two people and injuring a third during a Black Lives Ma from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p4cOXJ

Merck's Covid pill is effective, FDA says. Experts will now review safety.

Merck’s drug would be the first that patients could take at home to ease symptoms and speed recovery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Xl43V

I run a toy drive. I've seen the good, the bad and the very very ugly in holiday giving

People seem to think needy folks are a good way to unload their guilt — and accumulated items — from overspending on previous holidays. How to do better this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3racVnl

Our big holiday streaming list — all featuring Latino actors and themes

This extensive holiday streaming list of series and movies are all created by Latino filmmakers or have Latino actors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ZE0P8

Supply chain slowdown: Why 7 popular products are hard to buy right now

Liquor makers can't find enough glass and incomplete toy sets sit in factories, and chicken tenders have never been more expensive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3r3uV2K

New Covid variant triggers sudden global alarm and travel bans

Countries across the world rushed Friday to identify potential cases and halt travel from southern Africa where a new variant of Covid-19, currently identified as B.1.1.529, emerged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rbewsR

Ghislane Maxwell’s trial starts Monday. Epstein victims say she was central to his scheme.

The long-awaited trial of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s confidant Ghislaine Maxwell gets underway Monday from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FJpzgU

As new debt limit showdown looms, lawmakers consider long-term solutions

Abolishing the debt ceiling and minting a $1 trillion coin are among the solutions being proposed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o1q4NH

Interpol elects UAE official as president despite human rights criticisms

Interpol on Thursday elected Ahmed Naser al-Raisi from the United Arab Emirates as its new president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HTifBd

Feast or forage: Study finds circuit that helps a brain decide

By integrating multiple sensory inputs, a loop of mutual inhibition among a small set of neurons allows worms to switch between long-lasting behavioral states. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cP0yEO

Giving social support to others may boost your health

When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving assistance, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nR3NSr

Gold-based cancer therapy could face competition from other substances

The gold complex auranofin has traditionally been used for treating rheumatism but is also being evaluated as a treatment for certain forms of cancer. Researchers now show that other molecules that inhibit the same biological system have a more specific effect than auranofin and therefore may have greater potential as cancer therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lbrRO2

Deleting dysfunctional cells alleviates diabetes

Eliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat also alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers report. The discovery could lead to new treatments for Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3l95XLg

Mother who gave birth on a plane thanks first responders who delivered baby

"I just pushed once and the baby girl came out crying," Liliana Castañeda said of her daughter, Analia, who was born on a Delta Air Lines flight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nNTjmS

'Licorice Pizza' faces criticism for scenes involving fake Asian accent

Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" is being criticized by some on social media for including scenes where a white businessman speaks in a fake Asian accent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HSGqQA

Star of HBO Max’s 'Gossip Girl' reboot shares parallels with her character

Jordan Alexander has learned a lot from her "Gossip Girl" character, Julien Calloway. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZoBlOl

How 'freedges' spread across the nation

The fridges provide free food that is available at any time with no questions asked. They've expanded across the country, in cities big and small. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DLHNhs

Migrant drownings give tragic jolt to long-simmering U.K.-France dispute

Britain and France traded accusations Thursday after at least 27 migrants drowned while trying to cross the channel separating the two countries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CONBFv

President Biden calls Al Roker during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

President Biden called TODAY's Al Roker during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cPcE0A

U.S. lawmakers defy China by meeting with officials in Taiwan

'When news of our trip broke yesterday, my office received a blunt message from the Chinese Embassy, telling me to call off the trip,' Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zly0j0

Santa Claus gets a boyfriend in Norwegian Christmas commercial

The four-minute ad titled “When Harry met Santa” has been produced to mark 50 years since the decriminalization of homosexuality in Norway. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p3oHwW

Egypt to reopen ancient Avenue of Sphinxes with grand, glitzy parade

Egypt is set to reopen the 3,000-year-old Avenue of the Sphinxes Thursday with a Thanksgiving Day parade of its own in Luxor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/311VcU9

12 LGBTQ milestones we’re thankful for this year

As more LGBTQ Americans plan to gather with their families — chosen or not — for the holidays, Thanksgiving might start to look more normal this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nSS4TA

Georgia teens become unlikely warriors in redistricting fight

They're juggling finals and extracurriculars with special legislative sessions and injecting an unusual level of youth engagement into a typically wonky insiders' political routine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DSfSfD

How one organization is combating a food crisis worsened by the pandemic

Christopher Bradshaw had already been running his nonprofit Dreaming Out Loud for more than a decade when the pandemic hit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xkyOS1

Photographer apologizes, Dior pulls work after backlash in China over model's 'Western' depiction

A Chinese fashion photographer has apologized after backlash over work she did for French luxury brand Dior. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FO5Psy

Australia sending troops to Solomon Islands as unrest grows

Australia announced Thursday it is sending police, troops and diplomats to the Solomon Islands to help after anti-government demonstrators defied lockdown from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nRWVEy

Biden administration approves second major offshore wind project, to provide power to N.Y.

The administration plans to build at least 16 offshore wind energy facilities by 2025. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xlasra

Australia’s dismal climate record comes under spotlight after global summit

Australia, one of the world’s top producers of coal and gas, narrowly dodged being labeled the COP26 climate summit’s villain. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nOszCE

The Thanksgiving turkey's history starts with dinosaurs

Focusing on one dinner in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621 means we ignore the meal’s fascinating — and more far-flung — prehistory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3E6I12Z

How does ‘Get Back’ stand out from all the other Beatles documentaries? It doesn’t.

'The Beatles: Get Back' Disney+ documentary series from Peter Jackson barely offers any new insight into a band that's already been obsessively documented for more than 50 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l3xLkk

Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Good news for those of us who can't face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xsUmMk

Prehistoric mums may have cared for kids better than we thought

A new study has revealed the death rate of babies in ancient societies is not a reflection of poor healthcare, disease and other factors, but instead is an indication of the number of babies born in that era. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oWJZfQ

Can we perceive gender from children's voices?

Researchers report developing a database of speech samples from children ages 5 to 18 to explore two questions: What types of changes occur in children's voices as they become adults, and how do listeners adjust to the enormous variability in acoustic patterns across speakers? When they presented listeners with both syllables and sentences from different speakers, gender identification improved for sentences. They said this supports the stylistic elements of speech that highlight gender differences and come across better in sentences. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3l2gSqc

Age, sex and waning COVID-19 antibodies

Antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination peaked higher for women and younger people than men and individuals over the age of 65, respectively, but levels dropped by half within six months for everyone in a study group. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cNU1dz

COVID-19 vaccine elicits weak antibody response in people taking immunosuppressant

People taking TNF inhibitors, a kind of immunosuppressive drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, produced a weaker and shorter-lived antibody response after two doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study. A third vaccine dose drove antibody levels back up, indicating that this additional dose may provide protection as the virus's delta variant continues to spread. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3l7aI8m

Jury reaches verdict in trial of three men in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

The men face charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit a felony. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30TgCmK

Retailers ramp up security, cities reroute traffic to combat organized theft rings

A lingering fear of coordinated large-scale robberies is rattling retailers, not only in major cities but in suburbs not normally targeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xlyfHr

How Disney's 'Encanto' flips the script on big-screen superhero families

Disney's animated movie "Encanto," features a girl in Colombia and a Latino family's superpowers. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephanie Beatriz and Diane Guerrero discuss. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xhX3Qy

Tearful Dick Vitale back at the college hoops mic after cancer diagnosis

Beloved college basketball analyst Dick Vitale broke down in tears Tuesday night, thanking fans and returning just five weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Ug7IK

Florida man playing Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' accused in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

James Beeks (James T. Justis), an actor playing Judas in a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" was arrested on charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cHRzp1

Lil Nas X's song about gay sex earns 3 Grammy nominations

Rapper Lil Nas X's hit song about gay sex was nominated Tuesday for three Grammy Awards, catapulting LGBTQ narratives to the highest echelon of achievement in from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CQQSnD

Biden nominates Shalanda Young as White House budget director

If confirmed by the Senate, Young will be the first Black woman to hold the position. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l5yfXi

My family's Thanksgiving dinner is the symbol of our multicultural American story

Thanksgiving dinner tables featuring a meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie to celebrate the holiday often don't reflect the millions of America's multicultural households. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YjG0f

Germany set for new government that will end Merkel’s rule

The three parties negotiating to form Germany’s next government will finalize and present their coalition agreement Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CI4j9C

Mother of Parliaments? British MP stirs debate after being told not to bring baby to work

A British legislator told to stop bringing her baby to Parliament is stirring up a debate around how accessible a career in politics really is for working moms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32wAcFK

Latest weekly jobless claims fall to 199,000, lowest level since 1969

Initial weekly jobless claims dropped to 199,000 last week, hitting the lowest level since 1969 and roundly beating economists' expectations of 260,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CPlyWH

Trump says he met with Kyle Rittenhouse after verdict, calls him 'a nice young man'

The teen visited the former president at Mar-a-Lago after being found not guilty in fatal shootings during protests last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HPVA9e

French soccer star handed one-year suspended jail sentence in sex tape case

Karim Benzema, a player for the France National Team and the club Real Madrid, attempted to blackmail France teammate Mathieu Valbuena. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CKNL0B

The search for extraterrestrial life is going to look at our nearest galactic neighbor

Scientists are starting to look for life in our galactic backyard. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nKpOSY

FBI promises to help employees with Havana Syndrome symptoms

In an internal email, the FBI told a former agent reporting symptoms of Havana syndrome that there were "no medical programs in place" to help him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30VYRT7

Marvel Studios' 'Hawkeye' makes origin story tropes feel fresh again

Hailee Steinfeld, as Kate Bishop, in ‘Hawkeye’ this holiday season makes the Marvel world seem magical once more, with Clinton Barton played by Jeremy Renner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rkJhfl

Far right spies an opportunity in Europe’s new wave of Covid pain and protest

As the Covid-19 crisis in Europe intensifies, so too have the cries of protest from those opposed to lockdowns and vaccine mandates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l4UwUS

British TikToker who documented her cancer battle dies at age 37

British TikToker Stacey Pentland, who rose to fame on the platform documenting her cancer battle with lymphoma, has died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3l3GqDf

The fallout from electing judges was on full display in the Rittenhouse trial

The process admits far more eccentricity to the bench than appointing judges does. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HQKD75

Brian Laundrie died from gunshot wound to head, lawyer says

Brian Laundrie died from a gunshot wound to the head and his manner of death was a suicide, according to a statement from the Laundrie family attorney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DL87YU

Biden's safety net package would raise, not lower, taxes on millionaires, new estimates show

A nonpartisan scorekeeper originally suggested that the bill would give millionaires a net tax cut in 2022. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xi3XoZ

Revolution in imaging with neutrons: FRM II research group develops new processing method for image data

An international research team has developed a new imaging technology. In the future this technology could not only improve the resolution of neutron measurements by many times but could also reduce radiation exposure during x-ray imaging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CMrDDh

Jury begins deliberations in murder trial of 3 men in Ahmaud Arbery's killing

The verdict in the trial of three white men accused of murder and other crimes in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man, is now in the hands of 12 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DLAjuX

Biden administration seeks emergency order to proceed with workplace vaccine mandate

Nearly 30 lawsuits filed nationwide over the OSHA rules have now been brought together in a single case in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DMsx3Q

NASA to launch first mission to test asteroid deflection

NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid for the first time ever as part of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), a planetary defense mission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30UUg3T

Isaiah Austin’s NBA dreams shattered. Now he’s returned to the league in a new role.

Isaiah Austin walked into practice June 21, 2014, and immediately knew something was wrong. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32gh52r

Higher food costs make the math even harder for Americans on food stamps

Food security advocates breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when a historic adjustment by the USDA boosted the payments dispersed to low-income American from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30OcWCL

Smash-and-grab robbery at Nordstrom in Los Angeles triggers police chase

A group of looters broke into a Nordstrom store at The Grove mall in Los Angeles in an apparent smash and grab robbery and fled the scene in several vehicles, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CX3oSZ

Man detained more than 2 years because of mistaken identity sues Hawaii

A Hawaii man who was incarcerated and in a mental institution for more than two years because of a case of mistaken identity has sued the state, some Honolulu from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oRbEyB

Man killed in forklift accident at Virginia Home Depot, police say

A man was killed in a forklift accident at a Home Depot in Fairfax County, Virginia, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZgrGcJ

Doorbell video appears to show arrest of Waukesha parade suspect

The suspect accused of mowing down a crowd of holiday revelers in Wisconsin was captured in a doorbell camera before his arrest pleading for help and telling a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CKkMds

Relatively rare: Einstein manuscript with early notes expected to fetch millions at auction

A rare manuscript preserving Albert Einstein's early calculations leading to his general theory of relativity is set to go up for auction in Paris on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xdL6vr

Death of 5-year-old Elijah Lewis ruled homicide, died of violence and fentanyl intoxication

The death of 5-year-old Elijah Lewis was ruled a homicide, and cause by neglect, violence and fentanyl intoxication, autopsy reveals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oXLVEZ

Biden administration to tap oil reserves in bid to tamp down rising gas prices

The decision was made jointly with other major energy consuming countries as oil-rich nations continue to ignore requests to ramp up production to pre-pandemic levels. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nJRyqF

Former NBA player Iman Shumpert wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Iman Shumpert made history on Monday night as the first former NBA player to take home the mirrorball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HN6fkH

Supply chain slowdown: Here's why you can't find these 7 popular products

Liquor makers can't find enough glass and incomplete toy sets sit in factories, and chicken tenders have never been more expensive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3r3uV2K

Cuomo's conduct in office was 'extremely disturbing,' N.Y. Assembly finds

The report concluded that Cuomo used state employees to produce his book and downplayed Covid nursing home deaths. It also found "overwhelming" evidence for sexual harassment allegations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kZphLd

U.S. weighs grim options if nuclear talks with Iran collapse

Iran and world powers are due to resume talks next week, but prospects are bleak and the U.S. and its allies are weighing a grim set of choices if talks fail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oVHxpM

Freedges, or 'free fridges,' continue to expand nationwide

The fridges provide free food that is available at any time with no questions asked. They've expanded across the country, in cities big and small. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DLHNhs

How Biden could make our growing problem with fentanyl even worse

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have reached more than 100,000, due to fentanyl and its analogs, but the Biden administration is pushing for a policy that would only make things worse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGPI3G

WhatsApp pushes privacy update to comply with Irish ruling

WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy and flagging that information for European users, after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3czYhxd

New Zealand to end tough Covid curbs, adopt new virus-fighting system next week

New Zealand will adopt a new system of living with Covid-19 from Dec. 3, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HGJXkF

Kyle Rittenhouse claims he supports Black Lives Matter in Tucker Carlson interview

Kyle Rittenhouse, who was acquitted on all charges related to fatally shooting two people at a racial injustice protest last year, says he supports BLM. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30OCajH

Eddie Redmayne says it was a 'mistake' to play trans character in 'The Danish Girl'

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has said that playing a trans character in “The Danish Girl” was a “mistake.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DFFQTK

Southwest Airlines worker fatally shot near Texas airport

Police on Sunday continued investigating the death of a Southwest Airlines worker who was shot near an employee parking lot at the airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FBZ0ui

Video shows 14 people raid Louis Vuitton store in Chicago suburb, grab $120,000 in merchandise

14 people stormed a Louis Vuitton store in a Chicago suburb and were caught on dramatic video grabbing $120,000 in merchandise. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kWh3TO

Southwest Airlines worker fatally shot near Texas airport

Police on Sunday continued investigating the death of a Southwest Airlines worker who was shot near an employee parking lot at the airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FBZ0ui

Peter Aykroyd, former 'Saturday Night Live' writer and cast member, dies at 66

Peter Aykroyd, the former cast member and writer on “Saturday Night Live” and brother to Dan Aykroyd, has died. He was 66. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oRJR1a

Vermont Democratic Rep. Peter Welch to seek Leahy's Senate seat

Welch’s decision comes a week after Sen. Patrick Leahy, 81, announced he will not seek reelection to the seat he first won in 1974. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nETGjt

Peter Aykroyd, former 'Saturday Night Live' writer and cast member, dies at 66

Peter Aykroyd, the former cast member and writer on “Saturday Night Live” and brother to Dan Aykroyd, has died. He was 66. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oRJR1a

K-pop stars BTS take top prize and own the night at American Music Awards

K-Pop band BTS was the big winner at the American Music Awards on Sunday just four years after making their first appearance on the fan-voted show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32nFx26

Paid leave, immigration: What's likely to change as Senate weighs Build Back Better Act

A number of provisions may be revised or removed to meet the rules and keep all 50 Democratic-caucusing senators together. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oRsIVm

Eco-friendly holiday gifts for everyone

Keep the planet in mind this holiday season with gifts from brands like Allbirds, Paravel and Blueland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DHzpiL

Pregnant woman killed in Philadelphia shooting

A $50,000 reward is being offered for leads after a pregnant woman was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Saturday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CAGS1L

New Jersey Starbucks employee tests positive for hepatitis A

A New Jersey county's health department is urging patrons to get hepatitis A shots after a Starbucks employee was found to have worked while infectious. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x7WwAP

11 years later, still no answers in Thanksgiving double murder of Kentucky couple

81-year-old Roy and 79-year-old Wanda were found shot to death inside their Perry County, Kentucky home on November 26, 2010. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DI9SGe

A nursing home where 83 residents died of Covid is still in business under a new name

Biden's big infrastructure ambitions are now up to the states

The Biden administration has said the infrastructure law help achieve its climate and equity goals. But it will largely be up to states to decide to spend the on projects that meet the goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30TZvkt

China’s nominee for Interpol role meets international opposition, sparks fears for dissidents

China is defending the candidacy of Hu Binchen to Interpol’s executive committee in the face of mounting criticism from foreign politicians and rights groups. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qYNGnL

The subversive power of JoJo Siwa's 'Dancing With the Stars' success

While I may not have anticipated this a year ago, I am certainly grateful for it now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32nwluC

Four Black men accused of rape could get 'full justice' 72 years later

A Florida judge will decide whether to dismiss the charges against the men, known as the Groveland Four. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nCYpSF

Queen Elizabeth attends christening of great-grandsons

Queen Elizabeth attended a private ceremony to celebrate the christenings of two of her great-grandchildren on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qYPblN

From Rock to Bond? Dwayne Johnson says he wants to play James Bond

"I don't want to be a villain," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said. "You gotta be Bond." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x8fmYm

Venom of cone snail could lead to future diabetes treatments

Researchers have found that variants of this cone snail venom could offer future possibilities for developing new fast-acting drugs to help treat diabetics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xb4pFm

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai informs Olympic committee she is 'safe and well'

Chinese tennis star Peng Shaui, whose disappearance from the public eye following a sexual assault allegation raised safety concerns, had a video call with top from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oHQNO4

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée pens letter asking Justin Bieber not to perform in Saudi Arabia

Cengiz said that she believed Bieber was traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform for his fans, but encouraged him to think of those who have suffered at the hands of the Saudi government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FF7ErZ

'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' scares up $44M at the North American box office

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Sony’s latest attempt to resurrect the beloved 1980s movie franchise, grossed $44 million at the North American box office over the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3czw2i1

Map: See child Covid vaccinations by state

New England states are vaccinating young children at a faster rate than the rest of the country, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nEZ8mI

Sudan military leaders reinstate deposed prime minister

Sudan’s military and civilian leaders reached a deal to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was deposed in a coup last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Fz0MMt

Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappears in public

Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public Sunday at a youth tournament in Beijing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HzBWxU

'Shooting attack' by Hamas gunman in Jerusalem's Old City leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

A Palestinian gunman killed one person and injured four others when he opened fire near the entrance to a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site, Israeli police said Su from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nCaHLd

Blurred footage of Christian Hall shooting shows how police try to evade accountability

Time and again, body and other police-fitted cameras have been used to drive false narratives about police-involved shootings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nA1N0S

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer had signed a contract extension until 2024 in July but he was dismissed after United lost five of their last seven league games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HJWLXt

Dozens of looters rush California Nordstrom store

Dozens of looters descended on a Nordstrom store and stole merchandise Saturday night in a raid that was over within a minute, police in Walnut Creek, Californi from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DDxlbv

Indigenous groups say Big Oil’s pollution threatens their existence in Canadian forest

‘An invisible hazard’: Warming cities hire chief heat officers to tackle growing threat

In early November, Los Angeles City Council members voted unanimously to create the city’s first chief heat officer position. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cwTUmz

‘Keep 10 alive by sacrificing 1’: Desperate Afghan families sell young daughters into marriage

'More Bubbas, no Black pastors': Attorney for man accused of killing Arbery decried as racist

Kevin Gough has been condemned for trying to have Black pastors thrown out of the courtroom, complaining that the jury didn't contain enough "Bubbas or Joe six-packs" and for equating Black faith leaders with klansmen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DFgc1p

A rural hospital closed its obstetrics unit. Here's what happened afterward.

Similar moves around the country put thousands of pregnant women in low-income and communities of color at risk, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30IOOB5

A year from World Cup, migrant workers exploited in Qatar fight for change

In a year’s time, the heroes of the so-called beautiful game will head to the tiny Gulf kingdom of Qatar in the hope of being crowned champions at the World Cup from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HGpInj

How America's psychology gatekeepers have enabled white supremacy for decades

While the mea culpa details many of the past racist practices in psychology, it largely omits a key portion of this history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kXQLAF

How Amazon's 'The Wheel of Time' wants to push fantasy beyond 'Game of Thrones'

The adaptation of Robert Jordan’s hit fantasy series isn’t mind-blowing, but its diverse cast, thoughtful script and female portrayals make it another step in the right direction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xc2uAK

Fueled by Trump-inspired grievance, attempts to terrorize public officials escalate

Through public records requests, several previously unreported incidents came to light — while Capitol Police officials say the agency expects to log more than 9,000 threats this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MQIRb

Delta variant linked to increased risk of stillbirth, CDC study finds

Pregnant women who become infected with the delta variant are at increased risk of a stillbirth or dying during childbirth, according to two new studies from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z8gnmQ

Why the real-life Williams family needed to be an 'integral part' of 'King Richard'

The stirring new sports drama “King Richard” is a family affair in more ways than one. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x5Nhko

Wildfire near Rocky Mountain National Park fully contained at 147 acres

A wildfire burning in steep terrain near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has been fully contained after scorching 147 acres, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cwkwUv

Holidays could put strain on supply of Covid-19 home tests

Millions more home tests for Covid-19 are hitting store shelves, but will there be enough for Americans hoping to screen themselves before holiday gatherings? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CC4inu

Armored truck spills money on California freeway sparking cash-grab frenzy

An armored truck dropped loads of cash onto a freeway in Carlsbad, California, causing a traffic jam as motorists scooped up the cash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p5qEcz

5 Georgia officers indicted on murder charges in festivalgoer's death

Five Georgia officers have been indicted on murder charges in the asphyxiation death of a festivalgoer near Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2019, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ITlDo

New cell database paints fuller picture of muscle repair

Biologists have struggled to study rare and transient muscle cells involved in the process, but engineers have lifted the curtain on these elusive dynamics with the launch of scMuscle, one of the largest single-cell databases of its kind. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FwlBbB

Extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health, experts warn

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cvtCBd

Accidental gun discharge at Atlanta airport causes panic, departures halted

An accidental gun discharge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday afternoon caused panicked travelers to flee and halted departures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Fu2Q8s

Rittenhouse verdict confirms how broken our judicial system is

Progressives worry that the president is willing to treat the Rittenhouse verdict with kid gloves if it means moving on from a polarizing political fight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oPPrRu

Kyle Rittenhouse's not guilty verdict has dangerous legal implications

Rittenhouse's lawyer called him a hero, and his expert witness contended aggression is indistinguishable from self-defense. We have normalized the absurd. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HzPnxU

Family, friends of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins plan private ceremony

Family members and close friends of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will come together for a private ceremony. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nwzEaR

Success of Covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy, accurate tests

Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30J9gkZ

As Europe's border crisis eases, migrants face costly return to reality they sought to escape

The deadly crisis Belarus was accused of creating at its border with Europe appeared to subside this week, raising hopes of an end to what had become a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kTEygw

Chris Daughtry's wife slams 'homicide' rumors following daughter's death

Singer Chris Daughtry's wife is pleading for people to stop spreading rumors about her daughter's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FqqFOG

U.S. 'deeply concerned' about missing tennis star Peng Shuai as pressure mounts on China

The U.S. is "deeply concerned" about China's missing tennis star, Peng Shuai, and along with the United Nations called for her sexual assault claims to be investigated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nB0aQD

For the unvaccinated, Biden bets billions on Covid treatments as another surge threatens

With tens of millions of Americans continuing to refuse to get vaccinated, the pills give Biden one more tool in blunting the impact of the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30OLCUP

Dutch police open fire on Covid lockdown protesters as European nations reintroduce restrictions

Police in the Netherlands opened fire on Covid lockdown protesters in Rotterdam as countries in Europe face resistance as they try to enforce new restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kU4fO5

‘Too late’: Some question why boosters weren’t authorized for all adults sooner

The authorization to expand Covid-19 booster shot eligibility was met with support from experts. But some questioned why the Food and Drug Administration didn’t make the move sooner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p3XzhF

All sides walk away from Build Back Better vote with something to crow about

Progressives, centrists and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy all scored victories with Friday's vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z6s8dv

Flooding in Washington state leaves residents wondering what's next

Floods in Washington overwhelm residents from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CMZYSJ

Adele does the unexpected in new album '30'

The record is essentially a love letter to her son, Angelo, explaining her divorce and taking ownership for its repercussions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qVHSvq

‘King Richard’ is about Venus’ and Serena’s dad. But it’s Will Smith’s story too.

Will Smith in 'King Richard,' as the father of Venus and Serena Williams, and in his memoir, 'Will,' gives us a powerful look at how both men's lives mirror each other. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z6jLyB

Warning over antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Significant levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found at locations in and around Cambridge, England. The researchers found potentially dangerous Pseudomonas bacteria in over a fifth of samples collected close to the River Cam. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nwwcNl

Chemistry breakthrough leads way to more sustainable pharmaceuticals

Chemistry researchers have developed a new method using blue light to create pharmaceuticals in a more sustainable way, significantly reducing the amount of energy needed and the chemical waste created in the manufacture process. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kRBQrP

Advanced microscopes help scientists understand how cells break down proteins

Researchers have used advanced electron microscopes to delve deeper into the process of protein degradation. They described the structure of a key enzyme that helps mediate ubiquitination in yeast, part of a cellular process called the N-degron pathway that may be responsible for determining the rate of degradation for up to 80% of equivalent proteins in humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Dzi7Vf

Search for Jimmy Hoffa's body leads to Jersey City landfill

The nearly half-century search for the remains of union boss Jimmy Hoffa has led the FBI to a former New Jersey landfill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30FVP5m

Body of fugitive missing for 16 years found in South Carolina, where he lived under alias

The decomposing body of Frederick McLean, 70, a Most Wanted fugitive, was found in South Carolina on Nov. 6, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qPWvQQ

Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake Covid vaccination card, prompting NFL review

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is back in the spotlight, accused of obtaining a fake Covid-19 vaccination card to evade NFL protocols. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HAAT0F

Defendant asked for plea deal, Arbery family attorney says

Kevin Gough sought the deal Thursday for William "Roddie" Bryan, according to Lee Merritt, who represents Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x5HP15

Thanksgiving week storm gearing up to affect busiest airports in the nation

The forecast remains on track for a storm system that will bring rain, snow and wind to the eastern third of the country starting this weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xb4JEf

How herpes checks into the nervous system for life

More than half of U.S. adults are carriers of HSV1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) which hibernates in the peripheral nervous system and can never be eradicated. A new study has uncovered herpes' sneaky strategy for infecting the nervous system, opening a door to long-needed vaccine development for both HSV1 and its close sibling HSV2. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cAC6qp

Unvaccinated: The kids aren’t alright

Close to 10 million children in lower-income countries have never been vaccinated against any infectious disease. These 'zero-dose' kids hold a lesson for all of us, says a public-health expert. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CzpBpC

How grandmothers' brains react to the sight of their grandchildren

Scientists have scanned grandmothers' brains while they're viewing photos of their young grandchildren -- providing a neural snapshot of this special, inter-generational bond. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30PgPXM

The ‘fake landlord’ scam is leaving victims homeless. Officials are pushing to stop it.

An investigation found that a "fake landlord" home rental scam in Detroit affects as many as 1 in 10 tenants facing eviction. Public officials are calling for changes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HFZzos

House passes Biden's $1.7 trillion social safety net and climate package

The Build Back Better bill now heads to the Senate, where it’s likely to undergo some changes in order to win the support of all 50 Democratic-voting members. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30KGmkQ

'Tiger King' figure Carole Baskin refuses to talk about missing husband, detective says

A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had three times refused requests for interviews, and that the probe was ongoing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Czf8uk

NYC aims to be first to rein in AI hiring tools

Job candidates rarely know when hidden artificial intelligence tools are rejecting their resumes or analyzing their video interviews. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FzzCoG

FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna boosters for all adults

The FDA authorized Pfizer and Moderna booster shots for all adults. A CDC advisory panel will take up the issue on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HO5B6T

Biden to undergo routine physical at Walter Reed

The president turns 79 years old on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cyoT1i

A year later, protesters injured by police are still trying to heal

Protesters filled streets around the world after George Floyd’s killing. For some, the scars of that summer run deep. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32iAWyb

What college campus outbreaks indicate about this year's flu season

Flu outbreaks on college campuses including the University of Michigan suggest the U.S. could be in for a bad flu season this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Cpddq

Austria reimposes full Covid lockdown, makes vaccination compulsory

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full Covid-19 lockdown this autumn to tackle a new wave of infections, and order its from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oIHlKr

Fake Facebook accounts boost campaign opposing U.S. consulate in Jerusalem

A leading Israeli politician’s lobbying campaign against reopening a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in East Jerusalem has been amplified on Facebook by a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CzymAd

New Hampshire governor condemns tweet offering a ‘bounty’ on teachers

Gov. Chris Sununu denounced a group’s offer to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Ecrug

The persecution complex of Big Gas has reached a farcical new level

The persecution complex runs deep. And the satire just writes itself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30IfZMA

Judge says prison 'inappropriate' for New York man who sexually assaulted 4 teens

Niagara County Court Judge Matthew J. Murphy III said incarceration for Christopher Belter, 20, “would be inappropriate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oGmdo9

The most revealing thing about the House's Rep. Gosar censure vote

The GOP lawmakers willing to stand up to these disturbing narratives are few and far between. And their ranks are shrinking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30HoSWH

Two storms set to slow holiday travel for the start of Thanksgiving week

A stormy pattern is setting up just in time for the holiday week, with several storms on the horizon that will affect both coasts early next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ntvBMD

Fleeing Taliban, Afghanistan's only music school completes exit from country

The last two of more than 270 students, faculty and staff from Afghanistan’s only music school have left the country in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z2VARE

Ex-teacher, called a 'monster' by student he sexually battered, gets 2 years in prison

A 23-year-old woman called her former high school teacher a “monster,” cursed at him and then clapped as he was handcuffed and led from a Miami-Dade courtroom to serve a two-year prison sentence for sexually battering her when she was a teen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30BFbEC

Nikole Hannah-Jones on the 1619 Project book, harsh truths of the Black experience

After the New York Times Magazine published the 1619 Project produced by Nikole Hannah-Jones two years ago, the backlash it sparked came along with the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Fw68IG

He’s a hit in the U.S., but comedian stirs fury at home with ‘two Indias’ speech

Comedian Vir Das sells out in the U.S. but his "two Indias'" speech has split opinion and politicians from the Bharatiya Janata Party have called for his arrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kOgCey

Parents sue Wisconsin school district over gender transition policy

Some parents are suing over a policy that allows minor students to change their names and gender pronouns at school without parental consent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30L2rQi

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

As states pursue a wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, cities move in the opposite direction

As state legislatures around the country pursue anti-LGBTQ legislation in what advocates have said is the “worst year” for LGBTQ rights in modern history, a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DqGPa6

Afghan women soccer players flown to U.K. with help from rabbi and Kim Kardashian

English Premier League club Leeds United has offered to support the players. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x0sui4

New findings on the link between CRISPR gene-editing and mutated cancer cells

A protein that protects cells from DNA damage, p53, is activated during gene editing using the CRISPR technique. Consequently, cells with mutated p53 have a survival advantage, which can cause cancer. Researchers have found new links between CRISPR, p53 and other cancer genes that could prevent the accumulation of mutated cells without compromising the gene scissors' effectiveness. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nsVRGY

Scientist advances prospect of regeneration in humans

In a study that builds on earlier research that identified macrophages as essential to regeneration in the axolotl, a highly regenerative salamander, a scientist has identified the source of these critical white blood cells as the liver. By giving scientists a place to look for pro-regenerative macrophages in humans, the discovery brings science a step closer to the ability to regenerate tissues and organs lost to injury or disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HvNF0t

In the brain’s cerebellum, a new target for suppressing hunger

Scientists have identified an entirely new way the brain signals fullness after eating. The findings offer a novel target for therapies that could dramatically curb overeating. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nuIRAk

New group of antibacterial molecules identified

Researchers have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Since the properties of the molecules can easily be altered chemically, the hope is to develop new, effective antibiotics with few side effects. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nrQGqE

Teen in mental health crisis had hands up when shot by Pa. State Police, new videos show

Christian Hall, a Chinese American teenager, had his hands in the air when Pennsylvania State Police fatally shot him, according to new videos obtained by Spotlight PA and NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wVU00p

Anxiety builds waiting for verdicts in the Rittenhouse and McMichael-Bryan trials

Donald Grant finds it difficult to look at the trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery through a single lens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Hy6nVj

Cryptocurrency group to bid on first-edition copy of Constitution

When rare copies of historic documents go up for auction, it's often wealthy businesspeople who make the winning bids. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CmM2ys

Trump gave an agency $100 million to fight Covid. Here’s what happened.

A federal agency run by a pal of Jared Kushner and given $100 million to fix the Covid supply chain crunch hasn’t invested a dime, says a new watchdog report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qPWXyr

Suspended Texas doctor who promoted ivermectin as Covid treatment resigns

Dr. Mary Bowden, the Texas doctor who had her privileges suspended last week by Houston Methodist, has resigned from the hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qLq9GN

Demand grows for digital vaccine passports as borders reopen

In the week since international travelers were welcomed back to the United States, there's been an uptick in travelers using digital health passes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kKwuOU

Some firms thrived during Covid and then got their PPP Covid relief loans forgiven

The government has forgiven at least $120 million in PPP loans to companies that had higher revenues and earnings during Covid than prior to it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HAhBZx

'QAnon Shaman' is sentenced to over 3 years for role in Capitol riot

Jacob Chansley had pleaded guilty in September to a single count of felony obstruction of an official proceeding. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/320UwPa

$750 million lawsuit filed against Travis Scott, Drake on behalf of Astroworld victims

A lawsuit seeking more than $750 million was filed Tuesday on behalf of at least 125 Astroworld victims against Travis Scott and others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Hwndnp

Amid reports of friction, Harris allies advise her to focus on the job

The stakes are magnified for Harris because so many Democrats don't believe Biden when he says he is running for a second term. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wWexSj

Perceptual links between sound and shape may unlock origins of spoken words

Most people around the world agree that the made-up word 'bouba' sounds round in shape, and the made-up word 'kiki' sounds pointy -- a discovery that may help to explain how spoken languages develop, according to a new study. Language scientists have discovered that this effect exists independently of the language that a person speaks or the writing system that they use, and it could be a clue to the origins of spoken words. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wZwm2X

Making the wait less arduous for toddlers

When toddlers have to wait, it often leads to negative affect, as they can't yet regulate their emotions. Psychologists set out to find out how to help them. Is temperament a factor that influences toddler behavior while waiting? Whom can children imitate in order to cope better with long waits? They concluded that, left to their own devices, children prefer activities which correspond to their temperament. Toddlers were able to learn to distract themselves by observing a stranger and generalized the observed behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kKAOxR

New holographic camera sees the unseen with high precision

Northwestern University researchers have invented a new high-resolution camera that can see the unseen -- including around corners and through scattering media, such as skin, fog or potentially even the human skull. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3npkWT9

Arterial stiffness in adolescence may potentially cause hypertension and obesity in young adulthood

Arterial stiffness is a novel risk factor to be targeted for preventing and treating hypertension and obesity from a young age, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Ad0pb

Shape-morphing microrobots deliver drugs to cancer cells

Chemotherapy successfully treats many forms of cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on the rest of the body. Delivering drugs directly to cancer cells could help reduce these unpleasant symptoms. Now, in a proof-of-concept study, researchers have made fish-shaped microrobots that are guided with magnets to cancer cells, where a pH change triggers them to open their mouths and release their chemotherapy cargo. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oUV6WL

Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis-like' substance which reduces chronic inflammation

Exercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DpD44U

New approach could overcome fungal resistance to current treatments

Current medications aren't particularly effective against fungi. The situation is becoming more challenging because these organisms are developing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, just as bacteria are. Now, researchers report that they have identified compounds that tackle these infections in a new way -- by interfering with fungal enzymes required for fatty acid synthesis -- potentially opening the door to better therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30ueEbJ

Motion for mistrial still looming as jury deliberates Kyle Rittenhouse's fate

Deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial continued with a defense motion for charges tossed still looming over the Kenosha, Wisconsin trial from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kNLOu6

Federal investigators launch civil rights probe into Southlake, Texas, schools

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating allegations of racial and gender discrimination at the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake, Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cjPIpV

'A staggering increase': Yearly drug overdose deaths top 100,000 for first time

Drug overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a single year for the first time, with opioids responsible for the majority. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HyNG3C

Where is Peng Shuai? Naomi Osaka joins growing calls for answers on China tennis star

Naomi Osaka asked for answers about Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star who made #MeToo allegations against former Chinese Communist Party official Zhang Gaoli. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30HNlLo

Thai bay made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Beach' finally set to reopen

"Now the natural resources are rehabilitated back to the good level," said Varawut Silpa-archa, Thailand's minister of natural resources and environment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Dpunri

Apple will start letting you fix your own iPhone

Apple said Wednesday that it will start letting customers repair their own iPhones, even offering instructions and selling parts and tools. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kLAFtL

Chinese health workers killed a corgi. The viral video sparked an outcry.

The apparent killing of a pet dog by Chinese pandemic prevention workers has sparked widespread outrage in China. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30D5ES6

Biden and Xi agree to look at possible arms control talks

U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FjrKHO

Devastating floods and deadly landslides hit northwest U.S., Canada after heavy rains

As many parts of Western Washington began drying out after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3CoVfGo

Democrats rebrand Build Back Better bill to counter inflation concerns

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the $1.75 trillion spending package would help "fight inflation" and lower costs for families. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cmiIO4

'You guys saved my life': Britney Spears talks life post-conservatorship

Britney Spears spoke to fans Tuesday about her intentions to move on after she was released from her conservatorship last week, thanking #FreeBritney activists from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kHZGpG

Pennsylvania officials searching for 2 girls said to be kidnapped by father at gunpoint

Authorities in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night were searching for two elementary school-age girls who officials said were taken by gunpoint by their father, a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FnzQiL

Trump lawyers press judge to block Congress from getting his tax returns

The federal judge, a Trump appointee, said he would rule within two to three weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30yL1pB

Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier announces she will not to run for re-election

Speier has served in Congress since 2008 and is a close ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oypC8n

'Shameful for America': Two Latino Vietnam veterans fight deportation

"American Exile" follows two brothers — both Vietnam veterans in their 70s — as they fight to stay in the only country that they know. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Hvc8D2

Days after finding out she was pregnant, Texas woman was gunned down in street

Authorities in Texas were searching Tuesday for a Houston man accused of shooting his girlfriend to death days after she found out she was pregnant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Fh0cTw

N.J. teen was stabbed, beaten by mother before running away, complaint alleges

Jashyah Moore, the 14-year-old New Jersey girl who was found safe in New York City following a weekslong search, allegedly endured years of abuse at the hands from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kIhIZ5

Immune cells against COVID-19 stay high in number six months after vaccination, study shows

A recent study provides evidence that CD4+ T lymphocytes -- immune system cells also known as helper T cells -- produced by people who received either of the two available messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for COVID-19 persist six months after vaccination at only slightly reduced levels from two weeks after vaccination and are at significantly higher levels than for those who are unvaccinated. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kIjQ2O

Microtissue system allows study of deadly lung disease

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rising air pollution levels, incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is anticipated to rise, urgently increasing the need for strong model systems. Researchers describe a 3D cell culturing platform that allows study of lung fibroblasts and their microenvironment. The platform enables measurement of cell behaviors and microenvironment changes involved in the disease progression of IPF, and the platform's size and simplicity make it suitable for use in high-throughput drug screening protocols. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FpONkC

Malaria parasite genomes provide insights and tools for control and elimination in Lake Victoria, Kenya

Scientists are turning to genomics to better understand the epidemiology of malaria and to inform control and elimination interventions and strategies. In the Lake Victoria region of Kenya, malaria burden remains very high despite more than a decade of intense control activities. A team of researchers generated whole Plasmodium falciparum genome sequences from the lake region. Their analyses revealed that malaria parasites from this region appear distinct from other parasites from East Africa, while frequencies of known drug resistance markers were similar to those in other East African parasite populations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ciwSQ5

Air pollution decrease in India during COVID-19 lockdown not as high as originally thought

Observational data shows air pollution in India decreased drastically in the first COVID-19 lockdown when emissions from vehicles naturally declined, but researchers say those numbers only tell part of the story -- blue skies and an absence of visible smog can be deceiving and hide pollutants that could potentially cause health issues. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ckhj51

Diet trumps drugs for anti-aging and good metabolic health

A study comparing the impact of diet versus drugs on the inner workings of our cells has found nutrition has a much stronger impact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HojUyN

New gene identified that contributes to progression to type 1 diabetes

When the pro-inflammatory pair, a receptor called CCR2 and its ligand CCL-2, get together, it increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, scientists report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ckZF6J

Jury of 7 women, 5 men picked in Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Seven women and five men were selected Tuesday to be jurors in the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen who fatally shot two men and wounded a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DmIw8H

New approach provides potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s

A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease -- and also vaccinate against it -- has been developed by a team of scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YWJHwA

Heath Freeman, ‘Bones’ and ‘NCIS’ actor, dies at 41

Actor Heath Freeman, who appeared in television shows such as “Bones” and “NCIS,” has died at the age of 41. Freeman’s manager Joe S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HpsLQB

Frida Kahlo's 'Diego y yo' set to break records at auction

A self portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is expected to break records at a Sotheby's auction, with a starting price of $30 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DmWFTf

Nike postpones release of latest Travis Scott shoe following Astroworld tragedy

Nike's newest Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack sneaker collaboration with Travis Scott is postponed following the Astroworld tragedy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cy1P37

Ohio retirement fund sues Facebook over investment loss

Ohio’s largest public employee pension fund has sued Facebook — now known as Meta — alleging that it broke federal securities law by purposely misleading the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YS3BZr

U.S., allies pressure Putin as migrant crisis, troop build-up stoke fears in Europe

The U.S. and its allies are stepping up pressure on Russia's Vladimir Putin over two crises on the fringes of Europe that they blame the Kremlin for inflaming. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YRwlBH

Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its Covid pill to allow broader global access

Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental Covid-19 pill, a move that could make the treatment available to more than half of the world’s population. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cxOYxT

Russia confirms anti-satellite missile test U.S. branded 'dangerous and irresponsible'

Russia has confirmed that it conducted a missile test on Monday that U.S. officials say put astronauts aboard the International Space Station at risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Cjxqj9

Biden to sell infrastructure law in visit to 'structurally deficient' New Hampshire bridge

The bridge has been on the state's "red list" since 2013, requiring inspections twice a year because of poor conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wOJZlD

Proud Boys leader complains about jail conditions, wants early release

D.C. Superior Court Judge Jonathan Pittman said he would rule soon on whether to reduce Proud Boys chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio’s sentence to 90 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ozoBgr

Certification of controversial Russian gas pipeline suspended by Germany

Germany has suspended its procedure to certify the operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that would bring Russian gas to the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Hk9H6e

America caused tragedy in Afghanistan. In the Hollywood version, it will be the hero.

Preying on real-life tragedies for entertainment is morally reprehensible, especially when, as in this case, the wounds are still fresh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3269J1A

Miles Teller stars in Taylor Swift's new music video directed by Blake Lively

Blake Lively made her directorial debut with the release of Taylor Swift's "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)" on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wPQmoT

Sen. Patrick Leahy announces he won't run for re-election

The Vermont Democrat, chair of the Appropriations Committee and Senate president pro tempore, will retire after serving for 46 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cgAulQ

Biden to propose 20-year ban on oil and gas drilling around Chaco Canyon

The site, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern New Mexico, holds historical significance to Pueblo and other Indian tribes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DiiseE

Biden chooses Mitch Landrieu to coordinate infrastructure plan implementation

Landrieu served as mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018, taking office when the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Xxys9

Beto O'Rourke announces bid for Texas governor

His move gives Democrats a well-known challenger to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3opKm2a

'Sesame Street' makes history as it adds first Asian American Muppet to cast

A new Muppet named Ji-Young will make history as the first Asian American character to join the cast of the iconic children’s television show “Sesame Street.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DjhSNT

SZA halts concert after someone passes out, references Astroworld tragedy

SZA, who performed at Astroworld before the crowd surge that left 10 people dead, paused a concert Thursday after someone fainted, videos show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FloiMO

Singing, being male, and being an adult tend to produce more respiratory aerosols, study finds

A new study measured respiratory particles produced from people singing or playing instruments. Is singing worse than talking when it comes to how many particles are being emitted? Yes, according to the study. And the louder one talks or sings, the worse the emissions. A person's age and whether they are male or female also affects their respiratory emissions, with males and adults emitting more airborne particles, on average, than females and minors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nh0eop

Elon Musk targets Sen. Bernie Sanders over tax tweet: 'I keep forgetting that you’re still alive'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took aim at Sen. Bernie Sanders over the weekend after the lawmaker demanded the wealthy pay their "fair share." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30mvUj6

Island nation at risk of extinction from rising seas laments watered down climate pact

A South Pacific island nation at risk of from rising sea levels has expressed disappointment at the international climate pact struck last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qF36xu

Missing Seattle deputy fire chief, subject of massive search, found dead in mountains

The body of Seattle's deputy fire chief was found in the mountains Sunday, 12 days after he disappeared in eastern Washington, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3njkjdu

NPR books editor Petra Mayer dies at 46

Petra Mayer, books editor for National Public Radio, died Saturday of what’s believed to be a pulmonary embolism, the news organization said. She was 46. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HltvpZ

Car blast declared a 'terrorist incident' by U.K. police

A deadly car explosion outside a busy women’s hospital in the northwestern city of Liverpool over the weekend was declared a terrorist incident by police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kDVB66

Democrats see lessons from Virginia defeat, but strategists worry the party isn't learning

There is a culture war, and some Democrats are beginning to worry they aren't mounting a fight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kFZK9s

Car blast declared a 'terrorist incident' by U.K. police

Ex-U.S. diplomat says Myanmar frees jailed American journalist

Bill Richardson said Fenster had been released from prison and handed over to him in Myanmar and would be soon on his way home via Qatar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DjjO96

Long history, tough politics at home loom over Biden-Xi summit

The tone of the Monday meeting, their first since Biden became president, will help answer a critical question: Can the U.S. and China compete without slipping into conflict? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30nS2u1

Ex-U.S. diplomat says Myanmar frees jailed American journalist

Bill Richardson said Fenster had been released from prison and handed over to him in Myanmar and would be soon on his way home via Qatar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DjjO96

Long history, tough politics at home loom over Biden-Xi summit

Schiff says Jan. 6 committee preparing to refer Meadows for criminal contempt charges

Meadows, the former Trump White House chief of staff, last week became the latest official to snub the committee and its probe into the events leading up to the riot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30q03y9

A teen mom, a radio preacher, and the 40-year search for a 'stolen' baby

When she was 16 years old and pregnant, Nancy Womac was sent to an abusive Christian boarding home. The home's director forced Nancy to give her baby up for adoption. Forty years later, she received a message that answered her prayers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wO1zWN

Biden's plans are more popular than he is. Democrats are counting on that for 2022.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of Democrats' House campaign arm, is urging the president and the rest of the party to go out and sell his economic agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nid71A

Rittenhouse's mother: It was his life or the shooting victims' lives

On the eve of closing arguments in the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, his mother argued in a "Nightly News" interview that he would have been killed from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qAch28

9-year-old boy becomes 10th and youngest Astroworld victim

The child is the 10th and youngest person to have died in the disaster, which is being attributed to crowd surge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YMLm7H

WTA calls on China to investigate tennis star Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegations

The former top-ranked doubles player has not been seen since she accused a former Chinese vice premier of coercion in a swiftly censored online post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3neZ1Ok

Kenosha hopes for calm as Kyle Rittenhouse trial nears end

This city on Lake Michigan was quiet, calm and peaceful on Sunday, and many residents want it to remain that way as closing arguments in the trial of Kyle Ritte from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30mHuvb

Standoff between Cuban government and activists begins ahead of march

On Sunday ahead of planned marches by activists on Sunday and Monday, the Cuban government did not allow Yunior García, one of the organizers, to leave his house. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kBBXaI

Why menopause doesn't have to mean putting 'men on pause'

It turns out, the biggest changes that hit in my 50s didn’t have anything to do with how my body looked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HpMpMy

Southwest employee taken to hospital after altercation with passenger

A Southwest Airlines employee was taken to the hospital Saturday after being assaulted by a passenger at a Dallas Airport, the airline said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Dfns3S

How a far-right political star is born: Embracing Trump's stolen election lie

The first-term state senator in Arizona has begun touring nationally as the GOP confronts divisions over Trump’s desire to make future elections about the one he lost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HxcMjJ

Fans fear repeating history with Britney Spears post-conservatorship

Britney Spears is finally freed of her conservatorship, but observers and fans worry that society will fall back into the same behavior that helped put her from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qE50hM

1 dead, 1 injured in Liverpool car explosion

One person is dead and another injured after authorities say a car exploded outside a women's hospital in Liverpool, England. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HhZzLk

Son of late Libyan dictator Gadhafi runs for president

Seif al-Islam said God will decide the right path for the country's future in a video shared by an election official. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qzXx38

Duke Ellington school delays naming theater after Dave Chappelle following Netflix controversy

The event, originally scheduled for November 23, has now been moved to April 22, the educational institution said in a statement on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ory2i3

Schumer tees up timeline for Senate before the end of the year

The Senate only has three scheduled work weeks for the rest of the year, with a lengthy to-do list remaining. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ncNjDH

Inflation threatens Biden agenda, Democratic majorities

Analysis: But rather than scaring them off, the political uncertainty of the economy has added to most Democrats' sense of urgency around passing Biden's social safety net bill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wKqTwK

Japan's former princess Mako, new husband leave to set up new life in the U.S.

Japan’s ex-princess Mako, the emperor’s niece, departed the country with her new husband on Sunday to start a new life in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DjaQZi

The new steel? Hope and fear as a new plastics factory rises in Appalachia

Some see a plastics complex near Pittsburgh as a boon for a struggling region, others fear a return to a toxic past for a product the world needs less of. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DuPU1T

Covid is surging in Europe. Experts say it’s a warning for the U.S.

Eastern Europe's deadly Covid-19 surge is a warning of the dangers of low vaccine uptake, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30qty2Y

Queen Elizabeth II sprains back, misses Remembrance Day ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II will miss Sunday's Remembrance Day ceremony in London after spraining her back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HoOmJ8

Steelers' Roethlisberger on Covid-19 reserve list, out of Sunday's game

Roethlisberger will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nctmgo

Is America on the brink of a civil war?

The signs give cause for concern. America suffers from societal and political conditions that predispose it to violence, and the list seems to be growing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wIwDY6

How Biden's spending plans could end up causing voters more pain

He’s overlooking that these economic gifts also come with real costs — and that the pain those inflict may only worsen his political problems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Hibn04

Former Marine who said 'we're going to take' the Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced

A former Marine from Montana who told a reporter that rioters were "going to take" the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DcBFhL

Ex-CEO of Chicago-area tech firm sentenced for role in Capitol riot

A Chicago-area man who lost his job as CEO of a tech firm because he participated in post-election unrest Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DozO9C

Anxiety cues found in the brain despite safe environment

Researchers used a virtual-reality environment to understand the impact anxiety has on the brain and how brain regions interact with one another to shape behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HgIZLV

For stem cells, bigger doesn’t mean better

A new study suggests that enlargement of stem cells contributes to age-related decline in function. The researchers found that blood stem cells, which are among the smallest cells in the body, lose their ability to perform their normal function -- replenishing the body's blood cells -- as they grow larger. When the cells were restored to their usual size, they behaved normally again. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31NWS3M

Illuminating dark matter in human DNA

Researchers have produced a single-cell chromatin atlas for the human genome. Delineating chromatin regions in cells of different human tissue types would be a major step toward understanding the role of gene regulatory elements (non-coding DNA) in human health or disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3D8CHeN

Vascular defects appear to underlie the progression of Parkinson's disease

In an unexpected discovery, researchers have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson's disease. The finding could help explain an earlier outcome of the same study, in which the drug nilotinib was able to halt motor and non-motor (cognition and quality of life) decline in the long term. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YIBuMl

Best way to avoid procrastination

They say procrastination is the thief of time -- actually deadlines are. New research has found that if you want someone to help you out with something, it is best not to set a deadline at all. But if you do set a deadline, make it short. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n8Ju2y

Breaking down fungal biofilm defenses provides potential path to treating sticky infections

In a new study designed to better understand and combat these structures, scientists identified some of the key proteins in biofilms of the fungus Candida albicans that control both how they resist antifungal drugs and how they become dispersed throughout the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DeKJTw

Microbiome discovery may open new doors to development of treatments for gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers probing the gut -- 'the inner tube of life' -- have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage or gastrointestinal disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ot1KD1

Building bacteria to keep us well

Scientists have engineered bacteria that can detect specific molecules in the gut. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ndOrr0

Team engineers new way to get medication past blood-brain barrier

A team of researchers has developed a new technique to open the blood-brain barrier temporarily to deliver medication to the brain. Getting medication past the brain's unique and protective blood vessels, known as the blood-brain barrier, is one of the biggest challenges in treating brain and central nervous system diseases, according to researchers. The technique uses light and nanoparticles to pry open temporarily these barriers -- called tight junctions -- to allow medication to reach its target. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wIHzon

Scientists employ digital esophagus to battle Barrett’s

A team has developed a digital tool to better monitor a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, which affects more than 3 million people in the United States. Barrett's occurs when the mucosal lining of the lower esophagus deteriorates, altering its cellular structure, and is most common in those with chronic acid reflux. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CcgoDJ

Syrian man's body found near Poland-Belarus border amid tensions over migrant crisis

The body of a young man from Syria has been found in Poland near the border with Belarus, Polish police said on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3owppTs

Critics say McKinsey's work for both Chinese companies and Pentagon poses potential security risk

McKinsey in recent years has faced accusations of alleged conflicts of interest in its bankruptcy work and other fields. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kx9L8W

Iran likely did not order drone attack on Iraqi prime minister, current, former U.S. officials say

Since the U.S. killed an Iraqi Shiite militia commander and Iranian Gen. Soleimani in 2020, militia leaders have had friction with their patrons in Tehran. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3caIkgO

British royals berated Harry over Meghan’s father, texts from duchess say

British royals berated Prince Harry over Meghan's father, texts from the Duchess of Sussex say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wGvAYu

Duterte’s daughter to run for Philippines vice presidency

The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has filed her candidacy for the vice presidency. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ok2Xwy

Beloved NY fabric shop to close after 46 years

In the heart of New York’s East Village, a small fabric shop's exterior almost disappears into the crowded cityscape. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wGRqv3

'Game-changer': Black colleges poised for major tech funding boost under Biden bill

Historically Black colleges could soon find themselves on a path to start competing with top tier research universities specializing in science and technology. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ooEuGj

Texas independent clinics fight to survive under restrictive abortion law

Independent clinics are vulnerable to abortion restrictions because they lack visibility, institutional support or financial resources to comply with new regulations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kvYNQY

Why it's time to clean house on the 'Real Housewives'

Ramona Singer has clarified two of the structural problems plaguing the "Real Housewives" universe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wFOleR

As Austria battles low vaccination rates, some turn to unlikely source for jabs: A Vienna brothel

An Austrian brothel is offering free entry to guests who are willing to get the Covid-19 vaccine at an on-site pop-up clinic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c8GcpA

Antarctic penguin waddles ashore in New Zealand, a long way from home

An Adélie penguin named "Pingu" washed up on the coast of New Zealand Wednesday, almost 2,000 miles from its home in Antarctica. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kv6kzA

Mother of toddler killed by stray bullet pleads for help in finding shooter

The mother of Jasper Wu, the 23-month-old toddler who was killed by a stray bullet last week in Oakland, California, is pleading for help in finding those from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qvxZUO

Disney+ announces slate of new films, shows for second anniversary

Disney+ celebrated its second anniversary by unveiling a slate of new movies and shows, delivering content from major franchises like Star Wars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30gwEX9

Hindu worshippers brave toxic white foam to bathe in India's sacred but polluted river

One of India’s most sacred rivers is covered in swathes of bright white toxic foam. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3DbyQO6

Therapists hesitant to dismiss Travis Scott's BetterHelp offer

Skeptics were quick to criticize Travis Scott’s offer of a free month of Better Help to those who attended his fatal Astroworld concert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3C6G1G4

Thanksgiving travel this year could strain people’s wallets — and patience

Thanksgiving travel is bouncing back this year — and so are expectations for holiday travel chaos on the roads, rails and in the air. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qu1iaj

Missouri man convicted in wife's murder after burying body and lying to police for over a year

Joseph Elledge was convicted late Thursday and a jury recommended he get 28 years for the second-degree murder of Mengqi Ji. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oqPyCO

More evidence of an evolutionary ‘arms race’ between genes and selfish genetic elements

Researchers discover further evidence of an evolutionary arms race within organisms -- and the mechanisms at play in this arms race -- to combat selfish genetic elements. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Hk6sM3

Gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism may be due to dietary preferences

Research suggested that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at least partly caused by differences in the composition of the gut microbiota, based on the observation that certain types of microbes are more common in people with autism. But a new study suggests that the link may actually work the other way around: the diversity in species found in the guts of children with autism may be due to their restricted dietary preferences associated with autism, rather than the cause of their symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qtwFSB

Biden expected to nominate Robert Califf as FDA commissioner

The key position has been one of the few that has remained unfilled more than nine months into Biden’s presidency from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3HjUK40

Woman climbs over barrier in Bronx Zoo's lion exhibit, throws money in the air

A woman visiting New York's Bronx Zoo Thursday climbed over the barrier to the lion exhibit. Myah Autry did the same thing two years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c3JsCz

Judge in Kyle Rittenhouse trial faces backlash for Asian food joke

The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial is facing backlash for making an off-handed joke about Asian food in the courtroom Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ksVmuE

Squatters buried 82-year-old woman's body, took over her home, Las Vegas police say

Authorities in Las Vegas believe the body of a woman who died unnoticed in 2018 remained in her home for more than two years until squatters found it, dismembered it and buried it in her backyard, a television station reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7nUeB

Alaska Sen. Murkowski announces 2022 re-election bid, setting up fight with Trump

In June, Trump endorsed another Republican for the Senate seat, Kelly Tshibaka, a few months after Murkowski voted to convict him over his involvement in Jan. 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31VkwLY

Covid vaccine holdouts are caving to mandates — then scrambling to ‘undo’ their shots

In a TikTok video that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, Dr. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wMipFx

Britney Spears conservatorship: Friday’s hearing could determine pop star’s fate

Britney Spears is awaiting a judge’s ruling Friday on whether to terminate her conservatorship, a 13-year arrangement that has legally stripped the pop star of from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3F8ff1H

Dominican Americans cope with ‘lasting impact’ of Flight 587 crash 20 years later

Dominican Americans suffered a terrible loss when Flight 587, from New York to the Dominican Republic, crashed 20 years ago, on Nov. 12, 2001. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wDaCtI

Climate talks back off from call to end all coal use

Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Glasgow appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n8iFvr

As criticism of GOP infrastructure bill backers grows louder, McCarthy stays quiet

Amid the furor over Rep. Gosar’s violent tweet and threats to Republican lawmakers who backed the bill, some minority leader critics say he's been silenced by political ambition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3F7Smvt

Girl reunited with teddy bear lost nearly a year earlier in Glacier National Park

A little girl who lost a teddy bear she’d had since being adopted from an Ethiopian orphanage thought it was gone forever when she forgot it along a trail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FfuEh3

Lawsuit over Subway tuna now claims chicken, pork, cattle DNA detected

A new version of a lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c2Xvs3

Arkansas attorney general drops bid for governor, clearing path for Sarah Sanders

Former Trump White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is expected to secure the GOP nomination in the deep red state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/309L4YT

First blizzard warnings of the season issued as powerful storm crosses the country

On Thursday morning, winter alerts were up for 2 million people across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which included the first blizzard warnings of the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30brjjG

Kyle Rittenhouse sobbing shows what's wrong with America

Before Kyle Rittenhouse cried on the witness stand, and no matter how a Kenosha judge rules in his case, his supporters have made sure that he comes out a winner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EYqZ74

10 passengers, accused of unruly behavior on flights, face $225K in fines, FAA says

Ten passengers have been hit with fines totaling $225,287 due to alleged unruly behavior on flights, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31I8eGu

YouTube is hiding dislike counts to protect content creators from harassment

YouTube is making some changes to its platform in an effort to protect creators by hiding dislike counts on videos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3H9Mvrk

Maryland teacher wins $1M global prize

Maryland teacher Keishia Thorpe was awarded the prestigious Global Teacher Prize for her work mentoring and making college education accessible for underprivileged students. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oofZt7

Anaheim Ducks general manager resigns, enters alcohol abuse program

Bob Murray, the general manager and executive vice president of the Anaheim Ducks, resigned Wednesday and said he'll enroll in an alcohol abuse program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wE1WD7

Florida woman, 82, loses more than $700,000 in ‘grandparent scam’

Investigators are asking Uber for records as they investigate the theft of more than $700,000 from an 82-year-old Florida woman who apparently fell for a “grandparent scam.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30cxPa3

Paul McCartney shares the ‘special’ last conversation he had with John Lennon

Paul McCartney is sharing the details of his last conversation with his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n6jHb7

Manhunt for suspect in Georgia officer’s killing ends with his death

The man wanted in the fatal shooting of a Georgia police officer killed himself seconds before being captured, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kuFMOZ

Man, 89, achieves lifelong dream of earning Ph.d in physics

Manfred Steiner recently defended his dissertation successfully at Brown University. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3odfRMQ

New bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black WW II vets

The measure would provide families of these veterans a transferable benefit that could be used to obtain housing, attend college or start a business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n7SuEU

Paul Rudd doesn't age. But that's not why he's 2021's 'sexiest man.'

There’s a reason the 52-year-old actor has quietly become one of Hollywood’s most adored leading men. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3C1ETTT

A personalized exosuit for real-world walking

Researchers have developed a new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an individual and adapt to a variety of real-world walking tasks in a matter of seconds. The bioinspired system uses ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics to develop a personalized and activity-specific assistance profile for users of the exosuit. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30dug36

Biden admin to increase support for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

The pits were common at U.S. bases during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Dangerous materials from electronics to human waste were doused in fuel and set ablaze. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3n2RlPa

F. W. de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid president, dies at 85