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Liz Cheney says Republicans can't be loyal to both Trump and the Constitution

Rep. Liz Cheney called former President Donald Trump a threat to the nation and said members of her party can't be loyal to both him and the Constitution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eIpo8aM

Illinois abortion clinics see ripple effects of Roe reversal as surrounding states implement bans

One of the first patients to arrive at the clinic the day it resumed abortion procedures after the reversal of Roe v. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PgibRVf

The U.S. is welcoming Finland and Sweden to NATO. That’s a mistake.

Turkey: Sweden-Finland NATO membership is OK. But not for Russia. That's bad for the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pYOch5C

Stolen 2020 Olympic gold medal found behind California barbershop

The owners of a Southern California barbershop found an Olympic gold medal that was stolen more than a month ago, Anaheim police said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0nKVCPB

Large fire destroys building at Maryland summer camp; no one injured

A fire destroyed a dining hall Camp Airy in Maryland. It took over 100 firefighters hours to control it, and there were no injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Vj3qnaO

Immune molecules from a llama could provide protection against a vast array of SARS-like viruses including COVID-19, researchers say

Researchers have shown that tiny, robust immune particles derived from the blood of a llama could provide strong protection against every COVID-19 variant including Omicron and 18 similar viruses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nXcRUW

Some Black abortion providers are considering leaving the field for fear of prosecution

After the decision in Roe v. Wade, Black abortion providers across the country are contemplating leaving the field for fear of prosecution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/luUMTm0

Rabbi fighting Florida's anti-abortion law is on a mission to help religious groups challenge 'theocratic tyranny'

The rabbi whose progressive synagogue sued the state of Florida over a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks, arguing that it infringes on religious from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OWNQjrB

Two Mexican citizens charged with weapons possession after Texas big rig deaths

Two men detained following Monday's discovery of dozens of dead migrants in the trailer of a big rig in San Antonio have been charged with possessing a weapon from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qgK1Iyu

Carbon monoxide killed 3 Americans found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort, police say

Three U.S. tourists found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas in May were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, police said Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qDQ1x4R

In Texas, state-funded crisis pregnancy centers gave medical misinformation to NBC News producers seeking counseling

When NBC News producers visited crisis pregnancy centers in Texas, counselors told them abortions caused mental illness and implied link to cancer, infertility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/z7CG0UH

Why Putin's latest weapon is so disturbing

In Russia-Ukraine war, Putin has a new weapon: Food. The Russian leader holds grain hostage as countries in Africa fear famine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/F8PWZ6O

Inside the Illinois GOP's $50 million primary 'debacle'

Illinois Republicans have descended into infighting and finger-pointing on the eve of the state’s primaries as a MAGA-aligned candidate for governor appears from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UZ0Ra3J

Britney Spears’ ex ordered to trial on stalking charge

A California judge found Monday that there is enough evidence against a man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star’s from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pxkf4tS

Iran nuclear talks to resume this week in Qatar

Negotiations between Iran and world powers on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal are set to resume this week in Qatar after the talks broke down in March. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f9TudiH

Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections

New York City can’t let noncitizens vote for mayor and other city officials, a judge ruled Monday, siding with Republicans who challenged the law as unconstitutional. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2W8nOVU

Supernumerary virtual robotic arms can feel like part of our body

Researchers have developed a virtual robotic limb system which can be operated by users' feet in a virtual environment as extra, or supernumerary, limbs. After training, users reported feeling like the virtual robotic arms had become part of their own body. This study focused on the perceptual changes of the participants, understanding of which can contribute to designing real physical robotic supernumerary limb systems that people can use naturally and freely just like our own bodies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BxX0rEZ

5 people shot during Texas trail ride event

Five people were shot and injured early Sunday during an outdoor event in East Texas that featured a trail ride, according to authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/olJwFnN

Former YouTuber Lindsay Ellis says she’s learning to live with the trauma of being ‘canceled’

One year after leaving the online world behind, Lindsay Ellis decided to attend the very conference that is dedicated to celebrating it: VidCon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5z8DNv4

Brittney Griner due to appear in Russian court for preliminary hearing

More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, Brittney Griner is to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing ahead of her trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/T718PF9

Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time in more than a century

Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution amid sweeping sanctions over its war in Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lOnrMGe

3 dead, 2 injured after Amtrak train crashes into car at California crossing

Three people were killed and two injured after an Amtrak train crashed into a vehicle obstructing the railway tracks near Brentwood, California, on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vPMFcd3

One dead in Myrtle Beach area after alligator attack

An alligator dragged a Myrtle Beach area resident into a pond and killed them in a Friday morning attack, local police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lWfGsRb

Fox News' Gianno Caldwell’s younger brother killed in Chicago shooting

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell's younger brother was killed in a shooting over the weekend in Chicago, he said in a social media post. "Devastating from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/P9Ywa73

Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, striking at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, as elsewhere Russian troops consolidated their gains in the east. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DNFcRXS

A new attorney helped clear an innocent man of a murder sentence after 32 years in prison

A Miami-area lawyer was able to transform the life of a man who spent 32 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit — and said her own life has also been from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PnQ4Ly5

Police in South Africa probe 17 deaths at East London tavern

South African authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 17 patrons found inside a popular township tavern in East London, police officials said on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/X3dmtMp

As an adoptive mother, I know adoption doesn't fix a lack of abortion access

Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in abortion ruling. Adoption isn't a solution to a lack of abortion access. I know because I'm an adoptive mother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/al0NZ2K

Rita Moreno recalls botched abortion before Roe, says she's 'frightened' by reversal

Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno said she is "frightened" after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IKSkuDZ

What Trump did to Shaye Moss and her family follows a dark American tradition

Demonizing Black people was a key part of Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani growing the Big Lie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uzYbI9y

Biden signs landmark gun legislation: 'God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives'

President Joe Biden signed into law the most sweeping legislation aimed at preventing gun violence in 30 years at the White House on Saturday shortly before from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/t3eA2hJ

Court: Harvard can be sued for distress over slave photos

A Connecticut woman who says she’s descended from slaves who are portrayed in widely published, historical photos owned by Harvard University can sue the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fDybAki

The ‘abortion pill’ may treat dozens of diseases, but Roe reversal might upend research

What does Roe v. Wade being overturned mean? The decision could impact clinical trials on a wide range of illness unrelated to abortions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z20omSr

Biden looks overseas for ways to ease economic pressures at home

As President Joe Biden sets off to meet with world leaders in Europe next week, his top domestic priority of inflation will remain high on the agenda amid from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YJMPjIb

America’s middle class was struggling. Then along came Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh.

Save the date: On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion was overturned. And the American Dream is in trouble. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/exGK6Em

Breyer invokes Uvalde and Buffalo mass shootings in scathing dissent of decision expanding Second Amendment

Justice Stephen Breyer on Thursday invoked the nation’s epidemic of gun violence, including recent massacres in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, in a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8Dc6R2P

Big Tech's big problem is also its 'best-kept secret': Caste discrimination

America’s most prominent caste equity activist, Thenmozhi Soundararajan, was slated to give a talk at Google in April, for Dalit History Month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WJBYD8q

Pressure mounts on U.K. PM Boris Johnson after crushing special election defeats

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a double blow as voters rejected his ruling Conservative Party in two special elections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yRbTuFp

House to vote on landmark Senate gun legislation

The House will vote on the most sweeping legislation designed to prevent gun violence in nearly 30 years after the Senate passed the bill Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8S7RAJP

These ER doctors said profit-driven company officials pressed them to work while they had Covid symptoms

A group of Houston doctors allege that American Physician Partners officials pressed them to work while ill, even if they had Covid and could spread it to patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SWKxPhq

Rusty Bowers said he would still vote for Trump. It’s a survival tactic.

Even for courageous people like Rusty Bowers, disavowing an entire political party and its current standard-bearer is a tall psychological order. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q3kWo1r

Giuliani associate seeks to avoid prison at June sentencing

Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, who was convicted of campaign finance crimes and pleaded guilty to a separate fraud charge, is asking he be spared prison time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tKgmyTN

Surgeons develop new technique to reduce Adam's apple without neck scar

Doctors at the UCLA Gender Health Program have developed a technique to reduce an Adam's apple bump without leaving a scar on the patient's neck. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Te4HX31

6 dead after Vietnam-era helicopter crashes in West Virginia 

Six people are dead after a helicopter crashed in Logan County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kJpK6XY

China says Ukraine crisis has ‘sounded an alarm for humanity’

The conflict in Ukraine has “sounded an alarm for humanity,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at a BRICS summit Wednesday, as China continues to assume a position of neutrality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8Q2rAs9

NAACP to partner with Vote.org to boost Black voter turnout in midterms

The NAACP is teaming up with Vote.org to register Black voters ahead of the midterms in an effort to counter new voting restrictions in almost two dozen states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/M0nCUOA

Human cells take in less protein from a plant-based 'meat' than from chicken

Many people have now embraced the plant-based 'meat' movement. Plants high in protein, such as soybeans, are common ingredients, but it's been unclear how much of the nutrient makes it into human cells. Researchers now report that proteins in a model plant-based substitute were not as accessible to cells as those from meat. The team says this knowledge could eventually be used to develop more healthful products. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rKn7hzU

6,000 bees removed from inside wall of Nebraska couple’s 100-year-old home

About 6,000 bees were recently removed from inside the walls of an Omaha couple’s 100-year-old home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7fF6JKR

Award-winning reporter Dom Phillips' killing is part of a brutal pattern. Here's why.

Murder of Dom Phillips, a journalist in Brazil originally from the United Kingdom, reveals danger of environmental journalism as increasing reporters are killed from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jp3MHQm

Netflix announced a 'Squid Game' competition series. Some fans say it 'goes against' the original show's message.

Netflix announced a 'Squid Game' competition series last week. Some fans say it 'goes against' the original show's message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6dFhkiy

Louisiana limits solitary confinement for youth 

The governor signed Louisiana’s first law restricting isolation for youth after two deaths and an investigation into harsh conditions in a new state juvenile facility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pcGzi6F

Air Force service member arrested in connection to base attack that injured 4 Americans in Syria

An American airman has been arrested following an investigation into an attack that wounded four troops at a small U.S. base in eastern Syria in April. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uNnEzSg

Jewish law calls for abortion in certain cases. Barring it violates religious rights.

Jewish abortion rights advocates push back on the Christian Right by using religious freedom suit to try to save access in Florida as Roe V. Wade strike down looms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2fpuvh4

The sad irony of Buzz Lightyear's otherwise heartfelt 'Toy Story' spinoff

'Lightyear' deserves credit for swapping Tim Allen for Chris Evans and adding Taika Waititi. Pixar loves millennial fans, but it's time to ditch 'Toy Story.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dRQBj9b

Tik-Tok star Remi Bader’s horse ranch incident has an even darker side

The recent incident of fat-shaming that TikTok influencer Remi Bader experienced was repugnant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VfspJ25

Even after writer James Patterson’s apology, we have to ask this question

James Patterson's claim of white male writers experiencing racism was laughable, but his apology after receiving backlash was an eyebrow raiser too. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IGAFtyq

Some in the U.S. government are just fine not paying people for their work

The White House is finally paying interns. But the State Department has work to do. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hh8J9Au

Neighbor arrested after California home vandalized with anti-Asian graffiti

Police in San Leandro, California, arrested a 25-year-old man on Monday on suspicion of vandalizing a neighbor's home with anti-Asian graffiti over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BqUukCb

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Prize for Ukrainian children

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal to support children displaced by the war in Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BulMNWv

1 dead, 8 injured in Harlem shooting, police say

One person was killed and eight others injured after a shooting in Harlem early Monday morning, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/15FX0La

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as fears grow of war's impact on food, fuel

Russia’s military machine persevered in its ferocious effort to grind down Ukraine’s defenses in the eastern Donbas region Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hnealki

Spain, Germany battle wildfires amid unusual European heat wave

Firefighters in Spain and Germany struggled to contain wildfires on Sunday amid an unusual heat wave in Western Europe for this time of year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QdouB8Y

Texas Gov. Abbott vowed to offer mental health help for all in Uvalde, but residents point to roadblocks.

Uvalde residents worry that despite assurances from Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott, mental health resources won't reach many reeling from the school shooting fallout. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SmU8Hg3

State by state, some patients are losing telehealth access to doctors

Many states are making it difficult for people to have virtual visits with doctors in other states, partly reversing the explosion in telehealth that occurred from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/71voWiX

Why the alleged murder of this British journalist in Brazil is tragic — and unsurprising

Murder of Dom Phillips, a journalist in Brazil originally from the United Kingdom, reveals danger of environmental journalism as increasing reporters are killed from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uKcZ7bA

Rare 3.9 magnitude earthquake hits parts of Georgia

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit Georgia early Saturday morning, the state’s strongest in years. The U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EYLbps

Trump accuses the Jan. 6 committee of selective editing

Former President Donald Trump on Friday accused the House Jan. 6 committee of running sensationalized hearings, though he did not provide evidence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yVzSXL6

Jan. 6 committee says it's cooperating with DOJ request for interview transcripts

The House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Friday it's cooperating with a Justice Department request to share transcripts of their witness from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tlEi2So

Senator who questioned Supreme Court birth control ruling led campus group that promoted it

Tennessee Sen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FQEKdiy

Voters Democrats need the most are getting hit the hardest by inflation

WASHINGTON —  As food and gas prices have soared, Stephanie Lane says her family has gone from working class to working poor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6CbuUNJ

Coming out in a small conservative town made my father a trailblazer

Father's Day and Gay Pride Month coincide in June, and rainbow flags celebrate both -- and my father. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4Q57jc8

How many times can you get reinfected with Covid? Here's what we know

How many times can I get Covid? Are Covid reinfections worse than the first infection? Why do I keep getting Covid? How long does Covid immunity last? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gK1J76a

Rapid Covid tests give many false negatives, but that may mean you're not contagious

Rapid Covid tests miss a lot of asymptomatic cases, but they're good at identifying when people have high viral loads, research suggests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7TbMHIc

Meet the family behind 'Texas Thighs,' an account for a mom's salacious photos (when it isn't getting banned)

Courtney and Nick live with their two teenage daughters in a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs with a pool and a waterslide in the backyard. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lE70bdR

Britain approves Julian Assange's extradition to U.S.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face charges for allegedly breaking espionage laws, Britain's Home Office has said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/clf0CU8

‘Gonna lose my gun again,’ Idaho deputy said minutes after fatally shooting man in mental health crisis

“Guess I’m gonna lose my gun again,” an Idaho officer said minutes after fatally shooting a knife-wielding man whose family had called authorities for help from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/689uTp5

Lil Wayne denied entry into U.K. for festival performance

Rapper Lil Wayne will no longer perform at a British music festival this weekend after he was declined entry into the United Kingdom, organizers have said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/EXOYdQk

Nursing home settles historic transgender discrimination complaint

When Marie King filed her complaint against the the Sunrise Assisted Living facility in October, it was believed to be the first complaint of this kind in U.S. history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jGaNVly

More than a quarter of people with asthma still over-using rescue inhalers, putting them at increased risk of severe attacks

Researchers have found that more than a quarter of asthma patients are still over-using inhalers intended for rapid relief of symptoms. Overuse of these inhalers is linked to an increased risk of hospital admissions and severe asthma attacks. They also found that prescribing varies between GP practices, with some overprescribing rescue inhalers to 6% of their asthma patients and some to as many as 60%. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QpMDSrm

Kevin Spacey appears in London court over sexual assault charges

Actor Kevin Spacey appeared in court in London, U.K., on Thursday morning over charges of four counts of sexual assault against three men related to alleged from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sJAKZzn

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten says his 17-year-old daughter's death 'was peaceful'

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's family said his 17-year-old daughter's death on Monday "was peaceful." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Qi7kR8r

'Part of a new normal:' Covid reinfections are here to stay

How many times can I get Covid? Are Covid reinfections worse than the first infection? Why do I keep getting Covid? How long does Covid immunity last? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WZVsGyj

WHO makes U-turn, urging further investigation on 'lab leak' theory in new Covid report

The World Health Organization is recommending more investigation into the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory, something once dismissed by from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3x8eJXL

Brazilian police arrest second suspect in pair's Amazon disappearance

Brazilian police have made a second arrest in the disappearance of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira in the Amazon jungle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0kBzogp

James Patterson apologizes for saying white male writers are victims of ‘racism’

Author James Patterson apologized Tuesday after being criticized for comments he made to a British newspaper about white male writers being the victims of “racism.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5neYCaA

Woman wanted for pepper spray attack, making anti-Asian remarks in Manhattan, police say

New York City police are investigating an anti-Asian assault in Manhattan amid a rise in hate crimes across the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/k3jn8Ob

Two Southern California police officers killed, suspect dead, officials say

Two Southern California police officers were fatally shot after responding to a motel on a report of a stabbing, and the suspect was also killed, officials from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tVbgcqw

Danish-Canadian deal ends 49-year-old 'whisky war' over tiny Arctic island

A territorial dispute between Denmark and Canada over Hans Island in the Arctic has come to an end, with the two countries agreeing on Tuesday to divide the tiny island between them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/92HQCaV

Federal judge to consider Steve Bannon’s motion to dismiss contempt indictment

Lawyers for former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon will urge a federal judge Wednesday to dismiss an indictment charging him with contempt of Congress from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/i9GvgD1

Tuesday primaries in S.C., Nevada bring more tests for Trump

Donald Trump's revenge tour lands Tuesday in South Carolina, where another round of Republican primaries will test his clout as he weighs another White House from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/twcATX5

Brain signal irregularity may provide clues to understanding epileptic process

Researchers propose a new method to differentiate signals from the epileptic focus from those recorded in other parts of the brain without the presence of an epileptic seizure. This technique may help detect epilepsy-induced features from these signals much quicker than conventional analysis techniques. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ABcQvjC

Coinbase to cut 1,100 jobs amid turmoil in crypto markets

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global said on Tuesday it would slash 18 percent of its workforce, or about 1,100 jobs, as part of efforts to rein in costs from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0FqkpaT

House to vote on Senate-passed bill to provide security to Supreme Court justices' family members

The House is set to vote Tuesday on Senate-passed legislation that would provide security to family members of Supreme Court justices, which comes nearly a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/KWNkqiF

Dramatic video shows Montana house collapsing into Yellowstone River after record flooding

Startling video shows the moment a large waterfront house in Gardiner, Montana, collapsed into the Yellowstone River as the region is battered by historic floods. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uIh01Po

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Body of boy, 6, found in river days after his mom died trying to save him on fishing trip

Authorities have found the body of a boy whose mother died after rescuing his sister and trying to save him on a family fishing trip in Massachusetts, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tCGsqy5

Biden pledges to boost aid for New Mexico wildfire response, cleanup

President Joe Biden said Saturday that he was escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in recorded state history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3097slg

WHO makes U-turn, urging further investigation on 'lab leak' theory in new Covid report

The World Health Organization is recommending more investigation into the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory, something once dismissed by from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zUcltMo

FDA says Moderna's Covid vaccine is effective, safe for young children

The FDA said Moderna's Covid vaccine for children 6 months to 17 years old is safe and effective. An advisory committee will meet next week to vote on the vaccines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1x97kKU

Amber Heard says she doesn't 'blame' the jury for siding with ex-husband Johnny Depp

Amber Heard spoke to "TODAY" co-host Savannah Guthrie in her first interview since the verdict in defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cmkgBHa

Belongings of journalist, Indigenous expert who went missing in Amazon found tied underwater

Brazil’s search for Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips, who disappeared in the Amazon, advanced with the discovery of belongings in the river. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/X3lbOUa

What will Biden do if Putin goes nuclear? Experts say a nuclear response is unlikely but not impossible.

It’s a troubling question with no palatable answer: What would President Joe Biden do if Russia used nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ktSLhvf

Baby girl found fatally shot after abduction by father

A 1-year-old girl is dead after authorities issued an Amber Alert, in fear she was abducted by her father. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OmYjM9R

$1.5M to be paid to police chief who displayed Nazi insignia

A suburban Seattle city will pay more than $1.5 million to settle a dispute with a former assistant police chief who was disciplined for posting a Nazi rank from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/n7xOwaB

Sarah Palin advances in special Alaska House race primary

Three well-known candidates lead by former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin have advanced to the general election in Alaska’s from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/XdfiPTI

After years of alleged anti-LGBTQ bullying, New York teen 'just wants to be accepted'

A family living in Smithtown, New York, says their 14-year-old has been facing anti-LGBTQ bullying for years, and that the school district hasn't done enough. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Ohovej

Why the public celebration of ‘A Strange Loop’ is a personal revelation

The queer Black-led Tony-nominated musical "A Strange Loop" makes it clear that in today's society, the best thing you can do is to be yourself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/j2efaFQ

Russians opposed to war in Ukraine face their own battle: Kremlin’s crackdown on anti-war protest

Swapping out price tags for anti-war leaflets, wearing green ribbons, flashing a copy of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.”  Those are things that can get ordinary from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q09TrKb

U.S. and allies trade barbs with China, but Ukraine dominates Asia security meeting

The United States and its allies traded barbs with China at Asia’s premier security meeting on Saturday, especially on Taiwan, but the war in Ukraine and a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uNsp8q1

Does the Justice Department want to charge Trump? Here's what could happen.

Does the Justice Department want to charge Trump? A person familiar with the matter says there have been conversations at DOJ about the implications of doing so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NhDiHTq

Transcendent Stephen Curry scores 43, lifts Warriors to level series with Celtics

With the Celtics’ defense smothering the split actions, the off-ball movement and relocation, the back-door cuts and everything else in the Warriors’ bag of from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/X5Wpeku

Nationwide gas prices hit $5 a gallon, AAA says 

The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said the average price on Saturday was $5.00. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NXYEtsS

North Korea appoints nuclear negotiator as first woman foreign minister

North Korea promoted its key nuclear negotiator to foreign minister, state media said on Saturday, as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to his ruling party that he from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Spdciqe

Alaska's new voting system has Sarah Palin facing Santa Claus for Congress

Alaska’s new voting system and an unexpected special election has attracted 48 candidates, including Sarah Palin and a Socialist legally named Santa Claus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rcq1tye

What my students abroad wanted to know after the Parkland school shooting

The U.S. has gotten used to active shooter drills in schools because it can't pass federal gun reform. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sSDXaml

Hormones contribute to sex disparities in bladder cancer, study shows

Male sex hormones interfere with the body's ability to fight bladder cancer, likely explaining why males experience higher cancer rates and more deadly disease, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mRCqSpJ

Senators hope to reach gun deal in 'next few days' after leaving for the weekend

The Senate left town for the weekend without agreeing on gun legislation, but the negotiators planned to meet virtually Friday to hash out the lingering issues from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/k5LbVRq

Most police departments make recruits undergo psychological evaluation. Federal law enforcement agencies? Not so much.

Most big city police departments make officers undergo a psychological evaluation before getting a badge. Thousands of federal agents get no such evaluation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QBPFHqf

New weight loss drugs are highly effective, so why aren’t they widely used?

Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy can be highly effective for obese and overweight people, but lack of insurance coverage and a shortage are limiting use. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vZ6LGVd

Phage therapy for mycobacterium infections: More than 50% success rate

The number of reported cases using viruses to treat deadly Mycobacterium infections just went up by a factor of five. Researchers report 20 new case studies on the use of the experimental treatment, showing the therapy's success in more than half of the patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QXUzKEu

A bellwether for COVID-19

An analysis of data from university COVID-19 screening programs reveals omicron arrived earlier and took over more quickly than experts predicted. Data from university screening programs helped researchers alert hospitals about an imminent surge of omicron cases. The findings suggest university screening programs could be a valuable tool for surveillance of future infectious diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BEjDqlX

Nicotine-sired male offspring at risk of addiction behavior and memory impairments, study finds

In a new study, researchers have discovered that paternal nicotine taking is associated with addiction-like behaviors, cognitive deficits, and anxiety-like behaviors in male offspring. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PfGURtJ

WHO warns of 'real' risk that monkeypox will become established outside Africa

As monkeypox continues to spread in countries where it's not already endemic, health leaders are warning that the window to contain the outbreak is narrowing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZK52Y7a

Stem cell research reveals detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma

A new, detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma will help researchers develop new drugs to combat the disease, by identifying potential target areas to stall or reverse vision loss. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/80YNAhm

Parts of Shanghai return to Covid lockdown as Beijing district shuts entertainment venues

Shanghai and Beijing went back on fresh Covid-19 alert on Thursday after parts of China’s largest economic hub started imposing new lockdown restrictions while from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6FZLEOw

Whole-body learning can boost children's letter sound recognition -- the first step toward reading

Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual letter sounds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NjzkYAG

New Zealand to price sheep and cow burps to cut greenhouse gases

New Zealand on Wednesday released a draft plan to put a price on agricultural emissions in a bid to tackle one of its biggest sources of greenhouse gases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Xgjyes

Accused 'pillowcase rapist' charged in string of decades-old Florida attacks

Advanced DNA technology helped detectives link the cases of six women to a man accused of being the “pillowcase rapist” for a string of rapes back in the 1980s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/v5BsZei

Ryanair forces South Africans to prove nationality with Afrikaans test

Budget airline Ryanair says it’s forcing South African travelers to the U.K. to do a test in the Afrikaans language to prove their nationality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/h8HFOWi

FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI seized the electronic data of a retired general who authorities say withheld “incriminating” documents about his role in illegal lobbying for Qatar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Z9hlu

At least 1 dead after car drives into crowd in Berlin

At least one person was killed and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd of people near a major plaza in Berlin on Wednesday, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3QcWFoC

Figure skating minimum age raised to 17 in 'historic' decision ahead of 2026 Olympics

The International Skating Union voted to gradually raise the minimum competition age for senior figure skating competitions from 15 to 17 after a passionate debate at their congress on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xa3YrMB

Voter anger is a warning to all candidates running in 2022

Americans are so fed up with politics right now that they've reached a bipartisan consensus about all candidates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/A9mR7Zy

One plug and done: E.U. to require common way to charge phones

European Union officials agreed Tuesday on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices, a move that would make life easier from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fx3Hd2W

$3M settlement reached in lawsuit over Black man fatally shot by N.C. deputies

A North Carolina sheriff’s office announced a $3 million settlement on Monday in a lawsuit filed by the family of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man who was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Vo6kgb5

U.S. and South Korea fly 20 fighter jets amid North Korea tensions

The South Korean and U.S. militaries flew 20 fighter jets over the sea and a senior U.S. official warned of a forceful response if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/C78hXIN

Tropical Storm Alex heads for Bermuda area with wind, rain

Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, headed for a close pass by Bermuda on Monday after deluging parts of Florida and and causing three deaths in Cuba. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qLl0hkR

Wisconsin man charged with murder after 6 bodies found in Milwaukee home in January

Travis Lamar Birkley, 34, of Wisconsin, has been charged in the deaths of six people who were found dead in January at a Milwaukee duplex. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QWdPuvR

Bitcoin rises after snapping longest-ever losing streak as investors seek a market bottom

Bitcoin rose over the weekend as cryptocurrency investors continue to look for a bottom following a rough six months of selling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/U1FPAh3

Novel method for early disease detection using DNA droplets

Droplet systems such as DNA droplets, which are formed by liquid-liquid phase separation of macromolecules, play an essential role in cellular functions. Now, by combining the technologies of DNA droplets and DNA computing, computational DNA droplets have been developed, which can recognize specific patterns in tumor biomarker microRNA sequences. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dXLAoNk

New Jersey man dies during summit attempt on Alaska's Denali

A New Jersey man died Friday while attempting to summit Denali in Alaska, the highest mountain peak in North America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/y0ScVRm

Removing barriers to opioid use disorder treatment shows success during pandemic

Pandemic-era changes to prescribing guidelines for the lifesaving drug buprenorphine led to improved treatment outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder in Philadelphia, according to a recently published study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oCigGjq

Police driving practices under scrutiny as crashes kill officers, bystanders

Emergency driving is an often dangerous part of modern policing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/O9SZEFV

Bangladesh battles to douse blaze at container depot that killed 41

Firefighters in Bangladesh battled for a third day on Monday to stamp out a massive fire at Sitakunda near Chittagong that killed 41 people at a container depot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/evgiPDn

The horrifying domestic abuse precedent set by Johnny Depp's defamation win

Johnny Depp 'won' his Amber Heard trial verdict and as a result, Heard owes him millions of dollars for defamation. Domestic violence survivors are terrified. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cZD2zwX

I dated multiple women in prison. I've also never felt so much homophobia.

Gay Pride Month isn't a thing in women's prison — even though prison is filled with queer women. Why LGBTQ pride is no match for jail homophobia in America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/RKblvac

'You continue to make history': Prince Charles leads tributes to queen at jubilee concert

Prince Charles led the tributes to his mother at a Platinum Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Wnr24yw

Promising rectal cancer study

A scientist comments on the evolving treatment of rectal cancer in light of findings from a study that found the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab was especially effective in a phase II clinical trial of a dozen patients with a subtype of rectal cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wPA07Vg

Black leaders aren't surprised Roe is at risk, but they're prepared for the aftermath

When Donald Trump was elected president, Marcela Howell, the founder and executive director of a national reproductive justice advocacy group in Washington, D.C from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1aIMsTR

Why Johnny Depp’s courtroom victory is a Pyrrhic one

Amber Heard lost to Johnny Depp in his defamation suit against her Washington Post op-ed. But Depp didn't win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UvN2xFu

DNA shed from colon cancers into bloodstream successfully guides chemotherapy after surgery

A multi-institutional, international study found that testing for ctDNA after surgery and directing chemotherapy to ctDNA-positive patients reduced the use of chemotherapy overall without compromising recurrence-free survival. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/S53j9ia

China plans to complete space station with latest mission

China is preparing to launch a new three-person mission to complete work on its permanent orbiting space station, the country’s China Manned Space Agency said S from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eRgdkM2

The glaring problem with saying 'commonsense gun laws'

President Joe Biden’s speech to the nation Thursday about gun violence was a much-needed step in the right direction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZPFn5rm

Why we didn't celebrate Gay Pride Month in women's prison

Gay Pride Month isn't a thing in women's prison — even though prison is filled with queer women. Why LGBTQ pride is no match for jail homophobia in America. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yPrMpdK

Black leaders aren't surprised Roe is at risk, but they're prepared for the aftermath

When Donald Trump was elected president, Marcela Howell, the founder and executive director of a national reproductive justice advocacy group in Washington, D.C from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Nfv5HCi

Kuwait summons top U.S. diplomat over pro-LGBT tweets

Kuwait summoned a top U.S. diplomat on Thursday over tweets from the American embassy expressing support for LGBT rights, the country’s foreign ministry said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fd3NtCg

Watch President Biden’s full speech addressing gun control after recent mass shootings

President Joe Biden called for banning assault weapons, expanding background checks and passing red flag laws during his speech addressing recent mass shootings in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8UWSXLg

Prince Harry and Meghan appear, but no queen at Platinum Jubilee church service

Prince Harry and Meghan appeared on day two of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, attending a Service of Thanksgiving at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VkDdFIU

Highway shootings are on the rise in some states — and notoriously difficult to solve

On the morning of Nov. 18, Amani Morris was headed to a new job at a child care call center in the San Francisco Bay Area when her phone rang. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vU9Ppyb

Taiwan cheers ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for defying Chinese censors

Defying Chinese censors, the Tom Cruise blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” has restored a flag used by Beijing-claimed Taiwan after removing it in an early trailer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0SXwkTM

Coal pile slide buries, kills 2 at Colorado power plant

A slide on an 80-foot-high coal pile killed two workers Thursday at a southern Colorado coal-fired electricity generating plant, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/K4QTOz5

Canadians are willing to fete their queen on her jubilee, but not her children

Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth in Platinum Jubilee as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, reconsider. 70 years hasn't earned Charles, Camilla and William the same respect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ent5P4U

Dogs can detect Covid with high accuracy, even asymptomatic cases

In a new study, dogs accurately identified 97 percent of positive Covid cases after smelling human sweat samples. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PgJ7wZG

Boy, 8, on vacation in S. Carolina killed by man shooting at random cars, officials say

An 8-year-old boy vacationing in South Carolina was fatally shot when a man shooting randomly at passing cars struck his family’s vehicle, authorities said Tues from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/To7L21V

House Judiciary to vote on package of gun violence prevention measures

The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to advance a package of gun violence prevention measures following several mass shootings across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q0PcN8a

High fat diet, unregulated athletic exercise endurance enhancers linked to risk of pancreatic cancer

A study suggests that substances touted to improve athletic performance can activate a receptor that accelerates the progression of pre-cancerous lesions to pancreatic cancer in mice. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sDmxAyI

Postal Service sued for seizing Black Lives Matter masks during 2020 protests

A California screen printer is suing the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9US0P7M

Trailblazing 'Jeopardy!' champion Mattea Roach reflects on 23-game win streak

In honor of Pride Month, NBC Out is highlighting and celebrating a new generation of LGBTQ trailblazers, creators and newsmakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/veNQMxa

2 high school seniors killed, 2 injured in Texas crash after leaving graduation rehearsal

Two Texas high school seniors died and two others were injured Tuesday in a rollover accident as they left their graduation rehearsal, according to officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/otIBfwz

Brooklyn subway shooting victim sues gun maker Glock for fueling 'public nuisance'

A woman who was shot in the Brooklyn subway shooting in April that left 10 people injured in filed a lawsuit Tuesday against gun maker Glock Inc. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0xpt6zV

I survived the Columbine massacre 23 years ago. Now my kids have to fear the next one.

I survived the Columbine school shooting in 1999 — then watched the Uvalde shooter repeat America's cycle of gun death and murder in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dweXN8W

Uproar in China over textbook images ‘not suitable for children’

China’s education ministry has ordered a nationwide review of textbooks after illustrations in widely used mathematics textbooks for primary school students were criticized online as ugly, sexually suggestive and anti-China. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JbEO3nl

Shanghai aims to return to normal, but many find it hard to recover from the harsh lockdown

Shanghai is set to end a two-month lockdown on June 1, but the stringent restrictions have taken a toll on the economy, public health and trust in the government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7WZ2ycE

'Star Wars' stands up for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ actor Moses Ingram after she got racist messages

In a series of tweets, the "Star Wars" account stood behind actor Moses Ingram, who plays Reva in the new “Star Wars” series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QJnpkLj