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Elon Musk’s no good, very bad meme shows how out of touch he is with political reality

Elon Musk sure loves memes. The billionaire and maybe Twitter boss has tweeted about AOC, polarization and Joe Rogan. But does he know what he's talking about? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cYe7Dvm

The West prepares for Putin’s next moves as Ukraine war enters a new phase

The Kremlin and the West appear to have embraced a broader clash over Ukraine, one that extends far beyond the grounds of the Donbas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SUHshQ5

DeWine, once a bipartisan favorite, faces re-election hurdle in raucous GOP primary

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine faces three re-election opponents in Tuesday’s GOP primary. John Cranley and Nan Whaley are competing for the Democratic nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/h0NZfDy

Washington parties on, as Covid threatens to crash the festivities

Despite a recent rise in Covid cases, including that of Vice President Kamala Harris this week, Washington’s highest-profile figures swung into the weekend from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VuiALPp

Is Dr. Fauci right that we're 'out of the pandemic phase'?

Dr. Anthony Fauci Covid-19 comments to PBS that we're 'out of the pandemic phrase' should change behavior on vaccines, masks and other preventative measures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9NUohmZ

Frequent marijuana smoking linked to higher risk of heart attack, study suggests

People who smoked marijuana more than once per month were more likely to have their first heart attack before age 50, new research found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pQZHfON

After cluster of suicides on one Navy ship, father pledges: ‘I won’t let his death go in vain’

Fresh out of high school, Xavier Hunter Sandor radiated with pride as he enlisted in the Navy on Aug. 24, 2021. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7HW6S0Z

Fort Bragg soldier killed, 3 others injured in military vehicle accident

A soldier with the U.S. Army was killed and three others were injured Thursday in a military vehicle accident at Fort Bragg, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vcu72Sn

'Fluid' and 'uncertain' primaries are coming up in Ohio and Pennsylvania

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QA5ZML6

Biden to meet virtually with Mexican president

President Biden will meet virtually with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as immigration has become a major issue for the Biden administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/shlzwB6

Biden's plans for Ukraine aid, Covid relief jammed up over immigration dispute

President Joe Biden's immediate priorities of securing $33 billion in aid to Ukraine and $10 billion in funding for Covid relief aren't passing Congress in a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0JDeaQH

Ocean life projected to die off in mass extinction if emissions remain high

Marine animals could die at a level rivaling the biggest mass extinctions in geologic history if people don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xofsiYC

Florida prosecutor declines to pursue battery case against officer accused of excessive force

A Florida prosecutor is declining to pursue a battery charge against a West Palm Beach police officer who had been accused of excessive force after he punched from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eD0PAzV

Blasts on vans carrying Shiite Muslims in northern Afghanistan kill 9

Bombs exploded aboard two passenger vans carrying Shiite Muslims in the northern Afghanistan city of Mazar-e-Sharif on Thursday, killing at least nine people, an official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UCSry0p

Could key ingredients for life have arrived from space? Scientists say yes

A fresh examination of meteorites that landed in the United States, Canada and Australia is bolstering the notion that such objects may have delivered to Earth from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ytrTEn0

Holocaust museum's virtual reality exhibit is 'so realistic'

A Holocaust museum in Illinois trains an eye on survivors in a double exhibition that expands the field of Holocaust memory through transportive storytelling and holograms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LfziQMx

RSV vaccination during pregnancy protects newborns, too, study suggests

An RSV vaccine from Pfizer, giving to pregnant women, gave newborns antibodies that could protect them against RSV infection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/aHifv2d

Ida becomes 12th name starting with 'I' to be retired from hurricane list

There’s something about hurricanes starting with the letter I that is particularly nasty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OYirZW8

Some North Koreans find ways around government smartphone controls, report says

A few tech-savvy individuals in North Korea are managing to circumvent tight government controls on smartphones, a U.S.-based group said in a report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/t3bPxlm

Police arrest man accused of Philadelphia subway rape

Police arrested a Philadelphia man Wednesday who is accused of at least two sexual assaults, including one reported Sunday aboard a subway train. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pOFancC

South Korean activist says he has resumed flying anti-North leaflets

A South Korean activist said he launched a million propaganda leaflets by balloon into North Korea this week, in his first such campaign while on trial for past leafleting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hL01dsQ

The Kremlin helped make this Ukrainian oligarch rich. Now he says Putin can't win.

Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash, who made his fortune with Kremlin help, is now denouncing Putin, even as he fights extradition to the U.S. on corruption charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9vtg4mM

Connecticut boy, 6, severely burned in bullying attack, his family says

A 6-year-old boy in Connecticut has been hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns after his family said a bully covered a tennis ball with gasoline, lit it on fire and threw it at his face. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jQKlUb4

California man accused of posing as prepubescent girl to lure more than 80 children into making pornography

A California man is accused of posing as a prepubescent girl to establish relationships with more than 80 children across the U.S. in an effort to get them to from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zDspP2m

Soldier killed, 2 hurt during training exercise in Washington state, officials say

A soldier was killed and two others were hurt during an exercise at the Yakima Training Center in central Washington state, Army officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mdEhZNx

Biden, Clintons to deliver tributes at Madeleine Albright's funeral

Joe Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Barack and Michelle Obama, world leaders and members of Congress will attend Madeleine Albright's funeral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FG01Zum

Girl, 3, fatally shot in house in New Orleans’ French Quarter

A 3-year-old girl was fatally shot inside a house in New Orleans’ French Quarter on Tuesday afternoon, and investigators were questioning her teenage brothers, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r8g6vJl

Millions of Americans own forests at high risk of wildfire. They need help to protect them.

As the climate warms and the number of people living in forests rises, a massive increase in programs to help them prepare for wildfires is needed, say experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/exvT4oz

Bipartisan Senate group to hash out new proposals to prevent stolen elections

A bipartisan Senate group exploring new bills to prevent stolen elections is planning to meet to discuss a path forward after a two-week congressional recess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wEcgGRU

The impact of COVID-19 on drug use -- and how it contributes to overdose risk

In rural communities, structural and community factors during the pandemic have increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness and altered drug use behaviors, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/56WdBqP

3-month-old kidnapped as grandmother unloaded groceries in California, police say

Video released Monday shows what authorities said was a man walking down a Northern California street with a baby carrier after allegedly having kidnapped a 3-m from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qGmJQFx

Supreme Court to consider whether Biden can end Trump-era 'remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up President Joe Biden’s efforts to shut down a Trump administration program to restrict immigration at the southern border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3tylVMp

2 wealthy parents appeal convictions in college bribery case

Two parents who were sentenced to prison in the college admissions cheating scandal appealed their convictions on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pZu1f2P

South Carolina officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance

A police K-9 officer, volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in central South Carolina was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance early Sunday, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1loWBJq

Covid was the third leading cause of death in U.S. once again in 2021

Covid was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. last year for the second year in a row. But racial and ethnic disparities in Covid death rates narrowed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yn6IEKG

Man dies after setting himself on fire in front of Supreme Court building

A person set themself on fire in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, a court spokesperson said, while emphasizing that there was no threat to public safety. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/14dRArC

University of Wisconsin track star Sarah Shulze dies at 21 

Sarah Shulze, a star runner on the women's track and field and cross-country teams at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died by suicide, her family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NCmb9oz

Inquiries start into disappearance of Japan tourist boat

Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a Japanese tour boat off the nation’s northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the boat and its missing passengers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qnUve4a

Could there be a universal coronavirus vaccine? Experts discuss the possibilities

WASHINGTON — Vaccine experts convened at a conference Thursday to debate how future Covid-19 booster shots should be designed to ensure that they provide from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pHtEjb

How some churches' ties to Trump-based politics are fueling an exodus of young evangelicals

Jared Stacy had made the decision to leave his job as youth pastor at Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, just a week before the Jan. 6 riot from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/No2b5gi

Macron vs Le Pen: France votes in tense presidential runoff

France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe’s future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/MUovLp4

'Robert Pattinson' TikTok account is latest unlikely celebrity profile raising questions

When someone who appeared to be the actor Robert Pattinson showed up on TikTok about a month ago, fans couldn't believe it. "I was like, crawling out of my from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ujoVtR7

We have a way to prevent mass shootings

DC shooting and NYC subway attack show common signs in mass shootings. We could do more to prevent them if we paid attention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iDNqTkm

Genomic sequencing is changing diagnosis, treatment for patients with brain cancer

Patients diagnosed with a type of brain tumor survived for longer when they were treated aggressively with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. But far from suggesting that more treatment always leads to better survival, the study underscores the critical role of genomic profiling in diagnosing and grading brain tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d3mDsiW

‘We need more protection’: Mail carriers sound alarm over surge in robberies

Criminals across the country are increasingly targeting mail carriers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/p3LlN7j

Missing couple found shot to death near New Hampshire hiking trail

A New Hampshire couple who went for a walk Monday afternoon were found fatally shot three days later near hiking trails close to their home, officials said Frid from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/G2bQXlr

'A very chaotic situation': Wind-fueled wildfires rage in Southwestern U.S.

Destructive Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ueak6j4

The unhinged magic of Nicolas Cage's self-aware comeback movie

Nicolas Cage’s self-aware new comeback movie, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is a fantastic ride. No wonder Rotten Tomatoes (and reviewers) love it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VEiUmt7

Study suggests tree-filled spaces are more favorable to child development than paved or grassy surfaces

A study has found that living in a tree-filled environment is associated with better early childhood development than living in an environment where vegetation takes the form of grass cover. The analysis also found that both varieties of green space are associated with better child development outcomes than areas dominated by paved surfaces. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gWcubw7

Death sentence reversed in Los Angeles murders of father, stepmother and stepsister

A Los Angeles man twice convicted of murdering his father, stepmother and 8-year-old stepsister 40 years ago had his death sentence reversed Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QRha49o

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Soaring gas prices test Biden on climate change

President Joe Biden’s ambitions to finally put the U.S. on the path to confront climate change are crashing into an election-year scramble to lower gas prices from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mzhO1uH

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins celebrates ‘milestone’ for diversity in space industry

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins to set new record, becoming the first Black woman to live in space for an extended mission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xSioWG7

Tennessee governor calls off execution of Oscar Smith, citing oversight in plan

Tennessee’s governor on Thursday called off the execution of Oscar Smith, 72, citing an "oversight" in preparations for the lethal injection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tdENsSI

Democrats ring alarm bells over young voters and the 2022 election as Biden's ratings slip

Mary Collins voted for President Joe Biden in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/runjeic

Steelers' Dwayne Haskins was going to get gas when he was fatally struck on interstate, wife says in 911 calls

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was walking to get gas on a Florida interstate when he was fatally struck by a dump truck this month, his wife from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ds6F5UR

Will rising mortgage rates cool off a hot housing market?

Sales of existing homes fell 2.7 percent in March but home prices rose as higher mortgage rates and tight inventory pushed the median home price to a record $375,300 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7LfGwo0

Hong Kong actor apologizes for ‘brownface’ TV role

A Hong Kong actress has publicly apologized for her portrayal of a foreign domestic worker from the Philippines that was criticized as insensitive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uA1Y6eN

Bill Hader on third season of 'Barry': 'The chickens have come home to roost'

"Saturday Night Live" stars who helped define the show in the 2000s now play some of the most winning characters on television. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3QwmE9s

Texas conservative activist charged after contractor accused of assaulting repairman over voter fraud claims

A prominent conservative activist in Houston has been charged after a contractor he hired allegedly assaulted a repairman over unfounded voter fraud claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/S9JunNt

Biden administration seeks to expand access to treatment amid opioid epidemic

The Biden administration will send its drug control strategy to Congress on Thursday as officials scramble for ways to curb the deepening opioid and overdose from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Mhkqm4U

Nevada Democrats lean on Harry Reid's political machine as warning lights flash

Harry Reid spent decades perfecting his brand of machine politics that powered Democratic control across Nevada. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DORxaTp

Thai rapper's Coachella performance unleashes mango sticky rice frenzy

Rapper Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul, the first Thai musician to perform solo at Coachella, set off a frenzy for mango sticky rice when she ate it onstage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pWS1nji

Judge sends Assange extradition decision to U.K. government

A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dLQrjsT

Disasters could disrupt care for opioid use disorder in most vulnerable communities

The COVID-19 pandemic has spiked the overdose death rate from opioid use. For people who rely on medications (buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone) to treat opioid use disorders, the pandemic and such natural disasters as tornados, hurricanes, and wildfires can disrupt access to medications. And new research finds that the location of medication treatment services makes treatment interruption likely where those disruptions exist. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bl6z4f

COVID-19 pneumonia increases dementia risk

A new study shows patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other types of pneumonia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Kjp4ZLG

Man charged in fire that razed California Home Depot, sent shoppers 'running for their lives'

A California man has been charged with arson after being accused of lighting a fire that destroyed a Home Depot in San Jose earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6ibNc4v

Dede Robertson, wife of televangelist Pat Robertson, dies at 94

Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, died Tuesday at her home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Lr0vupc

'Facing our last days': Mariupol commander pleads for help as Russian forces close in

The commander of the last remaining Ukrainian troops holding the besieged city of Mariupol has appealed for help as Russian forces advance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oKJar1g

U.S. officials heading to Solomon Islands over China pact worries

The U.S. is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands over concerns that China could establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WADdxkG

Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least 6 civilians, hurt 11

Explosions targeting educational institutions killed at least six people, including students, and injured 11 in a mostly Shiite neighborhood of Afghanistan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xRN735G

This summer travel season could shape up to be a nightmare

If you're planning to fly this summer, get ready to pay up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mXVJwTG

'It will be a nightmare': Texas city braces for flood of border crossers when Covid rule ends in May

As the Biden admin readies to end Covid restrictions at the border, officials from one Texas city want help from D.C. to cope with an expected migrant surge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/aDSQlqC

Progressives split over Build Back Better's midterm impact

Progressive Democrats have been the most vocal cheerleaders for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, but now the most liberal wing of the party from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/t2qFzH3

2 men dead, 2 in critical condition after boat capsizes off Connecticut coast

Two men were killed and two others are in critical condition after their boat capsized in rough waters off of the Connecticut coast Sunday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1tk4MiQ

'Better Call Saul' is back for one last scam. The stakes have never been higher.

"Better Call Saul" is wrapping up. How will it intersect with "Breaking Bad"? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7I4Wcik

4 major shootings in the U.S. over Easter weekend

At least four major shootings broke out across the United States over the Easter weekend, including one at a party in Pittsburgh that left two minors dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/B1iSp5k

Activist Gary Chambers is trying to become Louisiana’s first Black senator

Gary Chambers aims to be Louisiana's first Black senator and has already gone viral with campaign ads of burning a Confederate flag and smoking a blunt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AaI19RU

Panic at Boston's Logan Airport after PlayStation sparks evacuation, bomb squad call

Passengers at Boston's Logan airport faced confusion, panic and delays on Easter Sunday after concerns over a suspicious package sparked an evacuation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/z8reSG0

The two biggest reasons America's road rage shootings are out of control

A New Jersey road rage arrest the latest in a series of road rage shooting in deaths in Texas and elsewhere. Covid and gun sales are to blame. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JFYsru5

The huge problem with Mayor Eric Adams’ response to the NYC subway attack

For many politicians like Mayor Eric Adams, the police have become synonymous with safety. But history tells a different story. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9SRqCDm

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she was denied service over leggings

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms called out Capital Grille after she said she was turned away from the restaurant for wearing leggings. "I was just from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fI2uj4K

Portable nuclear device missing from stolen vehicle in Pennsylvania

Authorities in Pennsylvania are searching for a missing portable nuclear device containing radioactive material that belongs to a local construction inspection from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wPW16uL

Georgia man accused of leaving grandmother in freezer to die

Police say a northwest Georgia man killed his grandmother by stuffing her in a freezer while she was still alive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1arEohy

Biden hits the road, leaving his progressive agenda behind

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Colorado shooting suspect incompetent to stand trial, judge rules

A man charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket last year is still mentally incompetent to stand trial, a judge ruled Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/EveTjnK

Four planets will line up in the sky this month. Here’s how to spot them.

Skywatchers are in for a cosmic treat this month: a rare alignment of four planets in the predawn sky. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/RZjLgO3

Trump’s 'poison pill' threatens revival of Iran nuclear deal

Trump listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a sponsor of terror. Iran wants Biden to lift the label, and that's holding up a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6strTxh

How J.K. Rowling's post-Potter legacy ruins the new 'Fantastic Beasts'

'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' is worthy of the Harry Potter name. But while it fired Johnny Depp, J.K. Rowling's anti-trans writings linger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bmVqoP4

How J.K. Rowling's post-Potter legacy ruins the new 'Fantastic Beasts'

'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' is worthy of the Harry Potter name. But while it fired Johnny Depp, J.K. Rowling's anti-trans writings linger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bmVqoP4

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What happened the day Jackie Robinson made his major-league debut

Jackie Robinson Day honors the first Black player in modern baseball to take the field. On Opening Day 75 years ago, Jackie Robinson's debut made history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8HliZAt

'Swimming With Sharks' reboot reminds viewers Hollywood can be as cutthroat as it is glamorous

Kathleen Robertson is no stranger to Hollywood horror stories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cOaiv0R

Arizona woman who lost leg to cancer nears world record of running 102 marathons in 102 days

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is on track to break a world record running at least 102 marathons in 102 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fAyPbwZ

Kentucky man indicted in fatal shooting of former legislator’s daughter

A Kentucky man accused of fatally shooting the daughter of a former Kentucky lawmaker during a home invasion has been indicted on a charge of capital murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/632Ys7A

Hungary's Orbán softens his rhetoric on Ukrainian refugees but offers little in official support

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened up Hungary’s borders to Ukrainian refugees and softened his anti-immigrant rhetoric. But his hospitality has largely stopped there. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rmEW5d4

How Donald Trump reminds us of an important Good Friday lesson

2,000 years after Jesus' death, authoritarian politicians and corrupt religious leaders are still working together. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/txcnCQa

Amy Schumer says she got death threats after Kirsten Dunst Oscars bit

Amy Schumer says she’s received death threats from people who didn’t like her joke about Kirsten Dunst at the Oscars last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/EYFV9oB

Food insecurity doubled likelihood of foregoing or delaying medical care during first year of COVID-19 pandemic in U.S.

Individuals with food insecurity were also two to three times more likely to have delayed or foregone specific types of care, including skipping a recommended treatment, test or follow-up visit, and not filling a prescription, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fAyTYn8

U.K. plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws criticism

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek to move on from his Covid-19 lockdown fine by announcing a plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1oxpa4j

Frank Langella axed from Netflix show after misconduct investigation

Oscar-nominated actor Frank Langella has been fired from an upcoming Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher” following a misconduct investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5GdnrJh

Church of the Holy Sepulchre's ancient altar rediscovered, researchers say

Pressed against a wall in a back corridor of Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a stone slab bore testimony only to the graffiti etched on it by from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sa8v90y

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter, says company ‘needs to be transformed’

Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HuCS8Uo

Pfizer says booster in children 5-11 raises antibodies against omicron

Can 5 year olds get Covid vaccine: A booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 raised antibody levels, Pfizer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgbDaB

Biden to unveil five new judicial nominees, bringing total to 90

President Joe Biden plans to roll out five new judicial nominees on Monday, elevating two judges to federal circuit courts and picking three to serve on from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r708xSQ

Hawaii couple drop restraining order against 'Justice League' actor Ezra Miller

A Hawaii couple have dropped their petition for a temporary restraining order against actor Ezra Miller, who is known for playing “The Flash” in “Justice League” films and allegedly harassed patrons of a karaoke bar in a Big Island town last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tzTuhV5

'Short-term thinking': Environmentalists push back on Biden's ethanol expansion

President Joe Biden's plan to reduce the price of gas by allowing the sale of higher-ethanol fuel this summer may make corn farmers and their elected from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PVEQBYm

We need to acknowledge that friend dates can cause stress, too

Progress in the battle of Covid-19 has ushered in a return to socializing — and fears of asking people out on friend dates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZCY9j2D

Biden admin may announce new $750 million military aid package for Ukraine this week

The Biden admin is preparing to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine, with weapons that appear aimed at fighting Russian forces in the Donbas region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eXwx0Yi

Fate of absentee ballot drop boxes on trial in Wisconsin Supreme Court case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear a case Wednesday that may determine the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in state elections this year and beyond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pWX1o9U

Pastor who taped students’ mouths shut says kids chose punishment over suspension

A Louisiana Christian school headmaster, a pastor and former "Survivor" contestant who was arrested last week after he taped students’ mouths shut as a form of discipline, is defending his actions, claiming the pupils were bullying their teacher. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5DV9cxb

How a mysterious Putin ally, the 'Russian Gatsby,' moves his billions

Financial leaks illustrate the difficulties Western governments will face in enforcing sanctions on Russian oligarchs like Suleiman Kerimov. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bHXS3Ea

‘Dr. Oz’ bets Trump endorsement can catapult him in Pa. Senate race

Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz won the Donald Trump primary by securing the former president’s endorsement over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/MrSIw0j

Small-business owners say inflation has become a bigger problem than the labor shortage

Small businesses say inflation has become their biggest problem, and they don't expect business conditions to improve over the next six months from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1w9Hgzc

Body found on San Diego beach may be 2nd victim in ocean smuggling attempt

A body discovered on a popular beach Monday may be that of a second victim of a weekend ocean smuggling attempt, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4ypbmI8

Biden looks to boost ethanol to lower gas prices

Biden is planning to help boost the production and sale of ethanol-blended gasoline in an effort to alleviate pain at the pump amid skyrocketing inflation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zFBnkr4

Manhole explosion in New York's Times Square sends crowd in terrified sprint

A manhole cover explosion in New York's Times Square Sunday night sent people in a panicked sprint away from the scene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/efPCvhg

Student charged with attempted murder in attack on Las Vegas teacher over grades

A 16-year-old student has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault after “getting violent” and strangling his teacher in a dispute over his grades last week, Las Vegas police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/E653RDM

Buffalo officers cleared of wrongdoing after pushing protester, 75, to the ground

An arbitrator has ruled that two Buffalo police officers didn’t violate the department’s use-of-force guidelines when they pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground in June 2020 during racial injustice protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fIHwtQe

Human Lung Chip reveals the effects of breathing motions on lung immune responses

The mere motions of breathing are known to influence vital functions of the lungs, including their development in babies, the production of air-exchange-enhancing fluid on their inner surfaces, and maintenance of healthy tissue structure. Now, new research has revealed that this constant pattern of stretching and relaxing does even more -- it generates immune responses against invading viruses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/8mzKSo7

Biden to speak with India's Modi as U.S. presses for tougher stance on Russia

President Joe Biden will meet virtually with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and is expected to discuss Russia's invasion into Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lcsRVP2

Man killed, 5 wounded in shooting at Indianapolis birthday party

One man was killed and five people wounded in a shooting that happened early Sunday after a fight broke out during a birthday celebration in Indianapolis, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3njzUHh

Trafficking ring moved nearly 300 guns from Georgia to Pennsylvania, prosecutors say 

Atlanta rapper Fredrick Norman, aka “Slowkey Fred," is one of 11 people facing federal charges in connection with an alleged straw-purchasing scheme, according to records and interviews. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/RfKtSxp

Putin's war fuels tensions in Baltic states with Russian-speaking populations

Estonia, as well as Latvia and Lithuania, have populations that embody the tense geopolitics currently at play with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tcfwaGE

'Is my money gone?' $600 million theft shakes a thriving crypto community

When Logan Evans found out that Axie Infinity — a popular online game in which players can earn cryptocurrency — fell victim to one of the largest digital from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eD1HB5h

McCarthy's Jan. 6 committee gamble faces big test this spring

With the Jan. 6 committee preparing to shift to a public phase, members of both parties argue that Kevin McCarthy’s decision to boycott the panel will be viewed as a big strategic blunder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/209lPHx

Melissa Lucio's case highlights police missteps in questioning abuse survivors, experts say

Hours after Melissa Lucio's 2-year-old daughter died in 2007, Texas Rangers took Lucio to an interrogation room where they yelled at her, threatened her and from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HAzSy0R

Macron faces far-right challenge as polls open in 1st round of France’s presidential election

Polls opened across France Sunday for the first round of the country’s presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing between 12 candidates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HBlPxGE

Why did it take an 'SNL' skit for Hollywood to get that movies are too long?

Movies are too long. Netflix thankfully answered Pete Davidson's call on 'Saturday Night Live.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eavlmpw

Inside the vast national experiment in test-optional college admissions 

Many colleges stopped requiring the SAT or ACT for admission during the pandemic. Now they're analyzing the results. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/d7qXKkI

Cuban migrants outpace Central Americans arriving at U.S. border

The number of Cubans arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border could reach a historic level by the end of the year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7e5E8rM

California race for House seat vacated by Trump ally heads to June runoff

The contest to replace former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes in California will present voters with a sharply defined choice between a liberal and a conservative. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VXhgTJd

Another Chinese city has overtaken New York for number of billionaires

The Chinese city of Shenzhen has joined Beijing and Shanghai as the world’s top three cities for billionaires, edging out New York for the first time this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AM260ei

Fox News isn't news

New Fox News study comparing Fox and CNN highlights cable TV's harm in America. But it's not too late for fans of Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and The Five etc. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WE95odO

Cancel culture has reached the therapist’s couch

cancel culture is causing my therapy patients anxiety and other mental health ills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1nf2xly

Why many Republican senators were right to oppose Ketanji Brown Jackson

On Thursday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, was confirmed by a 53-47 vote in the Senate. The Republicans who opposed her had (some) good reasons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9vjCSlc

Covid outbreak in Shanghai has dogs on lockdown with their owners

The citywide lockdown in Shanghai, the site of China’s worst coronavirus outbreak in two years, is so strict that even some dogs can’t go out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r3Dxyg5

Betrayal and guilt: Pandemic trauma among health care workers comparable to that of combat vets

Health care workers on the front lines of Covid are left with post-traumatic stress similar to what's seen in combat veterans, called moral injury. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sy5NjGb

House passes aid for restaurants, small businesses affected by Covid pandemic

The House passed a $55 billion bill that would provide assistance to restaurants and other small businesses that have struggled due to the Covid pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vdDfmXp

Family of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat keeps his legacy alive through new exhibit

World-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s contributions to art expanded beyond his paintbrush. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sqpCBne

Rae Allen, 'Damn Yankees' and 'The Sopranos' star, dies at 95

Rae Allen, the Tony-winning stage and screen veteran known for her role as nosy reporter Gloria Thorpe in “Damn Yankees” and as Quintina Blundetto on “The Sopranos,” died Wednesday, her rep Kyle Fritz confirmed to Variety. She was 95. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cdDTfSC

Wind energy company pleads guilty after at least 150 eagles killed in U.S.

A subsidiary of one of the largest U.S. providers of renewable energy pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/A1ZSQXg

'Selena' 25th anniversary: Iconic Latino movie rereleased in theaters

Latino filmmaker Gregory Nava, the director of the 1997 film "Selena," spoke to NBC News ahead of the 25th anniversary re-release of the iconic 1997 movie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iIEwxro

Boston Marathon bans runners from Russia, Belarus

Athletes from Russia and Belarus previously accepted to compete in this year’s Boston Marathon who are currently residing in either country will no longer be from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZyNCrMl

Man accused of fatally running over wife at Salt Lake City airport after vacation

A 38-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged in connection with fatally running over his wife at Salt Lake City International Airport after returning from vacation, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/43a0JZi

Senate to vote on stripping Russia's trade status, oil ban

The Senate will vote on legislation to suspend normal trade relations between the U.S. and Russia, a move President Biden called for, and to ban Russian oil. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ld9lEfy

In unauthorized Celine Dion biopic 'Aline,' one actor portrays the singer from age 6 to adulthood

Comedian Valérie Lemercier knows people think it's weird that she plays a character based on Celine Dion at all ages of her life, starting at age 6, in her new from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZvlHrtn

Out of prison, TikTok influencers are reshaping how we think about life behind bars

"Prison TikTok" is a place where people who did time can become influencers, earning a living and shaping the way people think about prisons and those inside them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rjsVfLd

The U.S. is using intel to fight an info war with Russia, even when the intel isn't rock solid

The Biden administration has broken with precedent by using declassified intelligence in an information war against Russia — even intel that isn’t rock solid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pCm6DVH

Everyone's talking about war crimes in Ukraine. What are they and how would prosecutions work?

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office has already identified more than 200 members of Russia’s military and political leadership who they suspect of war crimes or other wrongdoing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bjFypi0

'You can’t police your way out': Sacramento struggles for solution to gun violence

Residents and community leaders in California’s capital city have been struggling to make sense of Sunday’s mass shooting for nearly three days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ebOdwfE

Black homes are often undervalued. Black appraisers are fighting to change that.

After 21 years as a residential appraiser, Sanedria Potter still gets incredulous looks when she shows up at a home to do her job. “You’re the appraiser?” she’s from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oMtmG53

Elon Musk on Twitter’s board of directors poses a risk — especially now

Elon Musk joining Twitter's board of directors after buying 9.2 percent of the company's stock should worry people who care about cracking down on misinformation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/MIUbq2J

Milwaukee elects first Black mayor, Cavalier Johnson

Cavalier Johnson became the first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee on Tuesday, overwhelming a former alderman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rn0mbwd

FBI has names of hundreds more Jan. 6 rioters. DOJ needs more lawyers to prosecute them.

Aided by citizen sleuths who keep identifying Jan. 6 rioters, the Justice Department is finding that it has more cases than lawyers to prosecute them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0aZiwLQ

Ivanka Trump to testify Tuesday before House Jan. 6 committee

Ivanka Trump, the daughter and senior White House adviser of former President Donald Trump, is set to testify before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qx3b5w1

Hold the salt: Study reveals how reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure

The largest randomized clinical trial to look at sodium reduction and heart failure has found that reducing salt intake does not lead to fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations or deaths for patients with heart failure. Researchers did find an improvement in symptoms such as swelling, fatigue and coughing, as well as better overall quality of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/t3cbQLl

Dallas concert where 1 killed, 15 shot had no permit, police say

An outdoor concert in Dallas where one person was killed and 15 others were wounded by gunfire over the weekend did not have a permit, police said Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qh7Iaef

Election will fill U.S. House seat left by Trump ally Nunes

Voters will fill the seat left vacant after Rep. Devin Nunes resigned in the middle of his term to lead former President Donald Trump’s fledgling media company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YSwtdvX

Darwin's missing 'tree of life' notebooks mysteriously returned after 20 years

Priceless notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin have been mysteriously returned to Cambridge University more than 20 years after they went missing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uH5vXFf

Biden to highlight administration's efforts to boost trucking jobs

President Biden will highlight the progress made on his administration's plan to boost trucking employment in an effort to strengthen U.S. supply chains. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OtmATz9

Senate eyes historic week with a vote to put Jackson on Supreme Court

The Senate is poised to vote this week on whether to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and she is in good shape to win a lifetime appointment from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AKxBIzt

Serbia’s populist, right-wing president projected to win reelection

President Aleksandar Vucic, a former ultranationalist who has boasted of his close ties with Putin, has sought to portray himself as a guarantor of stability. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sz5E4oV

Subtracting SATs adds to colleges’ marketing tools — but equals a big mistake for students

Many test-optional colleges are still using SAT scores s a key consideration for admissions and financial aid behind the scenes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zcbUklI

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for Covid

China has sent the military and thousands of health care workers into Shanghai to help carry out Covid-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continue to rise. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mGvlq67

Estelle Harris, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ actor, dies at 93

Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, has died. She was 93. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dKAX7QZ

'Scum-like guy': Kim’s sister enraged by Seoul’s preemptive strike comments

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called the South Korean defense minister a “scum-like guy” for talking about preemptive strikes on the North, warning Sunday that the South may face “a serious threat.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5Bk08JD

Europe has been snapped out of its post-Cold War complacency. But for how long?

The European Union’s normal course of action is to muddle through. But Russia’s war against Ukraine has snapped the 27-member body to attention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/st7F9lf

Churches played an active role in slavery and segregation. Some want to make amends.

Two and a half years ago, Episcopal Bishop of New York Andrew M.L. Dietsche reminded a group of clergy of the ugly history of their diocese. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZnN3SIK

Battery boost: Biden order looks to stoke domestic market for crucial metals

Whether President Joe Biden’s Defense Production Act works as intended and  jump-starts the mining of metals for batteries crucial to the country’s clean from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/byvi6sQ

Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis, up sharply

Nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows. But that sharp rise may have more to do with better public awareness, more detailed medical records and Medicare billing practices than an actual rise in the condition, the researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CB02az6

Medicaid health plan community health workers have positive impact on care

Community health workers employed by Medicaid health plans can help low-income people who face barriers to care rely less on the emergency room, and more on outpatient care, a new study finds. The CHWs in the study worked with Medicaid participants to make a plan for their health and connect them with social and health care services in their local area. And that may lead to better use of funding, and potentially lower costs, for the Medicaid system over the long run, the researchers say. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/R84B2SZ

Gene linked to hearing in humans also linked to touch in sea anemones

Investigators have discovered a developmental gene linked to touch in the tentacles of sea anemones as well as hearing in humans. The gene, called pou-iv (pronounced 'pow four'), is important for the development of auditory cells in the human inner ear. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Lfd5Zpb

DC-area meteorologist calls kids live on-air to warn them of tornado

NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer was reporting on a possible tornado when he briefly paused his live segment to call his kids and warn them from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f8QbvUa

Body of missing hiker found alongside his dog in a Los Angeles park

The body of a hiker was found in a park in Los Angeles Thursday night alongside his dog, which was still alive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ot7GePl

Yemen’s warring parties agree to two-month truce, United Nations says

Yemen’s warring sides have accepted a two-month truce, starting with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations envoy to Yemen said Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/238QFCD

Meet the gamer who raised $400K for transgender rights in Texas

Game designer Rue Dickey is selling tabletop role-playing games to raise money for transgender rights groups in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wTozX7P

I investigated Watergate. Here's why Trump's phone log gap is beyond suspicious.

Trump's White House phone log gap from January may be worse than Nixon's Watergate gap. House Democrats should know who he called: Peter Navarro? Mark Meadows? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cLylWZj

Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought

The increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study has found. The research shows they can kill cells, make symptoms more severe, and worsen the illness. Increased fat in the blood has long been known to damage tissues and organs, contributing to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CuJnGLa

Heart issues more common after Covid infection than vaccination, CDC reports

Does the Covid vaccine cause myocarditis in teen boys and young men? The overall risk is very small, and Covid infection is more likely to cause myocarditis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iILuto7

Researchers roll out data on COVID vaccine distribution and waste

Researchers are rolling out a data set that provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccine shipments and wastage across the United States, with the goal of spurring new data analysis to improve vaccination efforts in the future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/hoNRAb2

Pandemic lockdowns had severe mental health consequences for women in the developing world

While potentially crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19, lockdowns are associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety as well as food insecurity among women in India and other parts of the developing world, according to a new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GefYJTt

Study shows COVID-19's lingering impacts on the brain

Researchers have shown in detail how COVID-19 affects the central nervous system, according to a new study. The findings are the first comprehensive assessment of neuropathology associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a nonhuman primate model. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9OtpXyQ

Scientific consortium provides real-time risk assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection

A new program has been set up to provide a real-time risk assessment of variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The program assesses how the variants might affect transmission, virulence, and resistance to both disease-induced (convalescent) and vaccine-induced immunity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/O4agSyV