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I Didn’t Shave My Legs for a Month. I learned a surprising (and sad) lesson.

Earlier this summer, I stopped shaving my legs. I learned a lesson about bodily autonomy that has implications for abortion, LGBT rights, the gender pay gap and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/426YjWO

'I'm alone': These asylum seekers find themselves on the street as they await immigration hearings

Many migrants who traveled alone to the U.S. seeking asylum have no money or shelter when they're released by ICE ahead of their hearings; non-profits try to help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xnw0Y1y

TikToker's death allegedly at the hands of her ex-husband shocks, but doesn’t surprise, South Asian women

Sania Khan was killed by her ex-husband after documenting her divorce and the stigma surrounding it on TikTok. Other divorced South Asian women know the feeling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8lJE24b

Long-held concerns about AI's race and gender biases come to the forefront with DALL-E art generator

An artificial intelligence program that has impressed the internet with its ability to generate original images from user prompts has also sparked concerns and from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SuN83oh

Protein predictions: AI group says it has solved one of biology's 'grand challenges'

An artificial intelligence group says its program has successfully predicted the structure of nearly every protein known to science — effectively solving one from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/d5y8Fjr

New breath-driven concept set to transform access to hand prosthetics

The new air-powered hand provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use body-powered prosthetic option particularly well suited for children and those in low and middle-income countries. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vaH68hJ

Trump’s 9/11 comments mark latest in a string of public relations victories for Saudi Arabia

Former President Donald Trump’s comments casting doubt on Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the 9/11 terror attacks mark the latest in a string of recent public from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mfDnF4Q

How burn pits may have raised veterans' risk of rare cancers and respiratory illnesses

Twenty-five Republican senators who previously supported a bill to expand healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits reversed their stance on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OsTJEu8

Why Beyoncé's new album 'Renaissance' is such a tough sell in 2022 America

Beyoncé released new album, “Act I: Renaissance,” six years after “Lemonade.” But as America fears a recession, songs like 'Break My Soul' aren't relatable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PLE74sv

With Manchin's surprise, Democrats finally feel they have robust agenda to run on

Democrats suddenly feel like they have a robust agenda to run on heading into the fall midterms after Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer cut a deal on climate, health care and taxes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/EhCLxNI

Cable company ordered to pay over $7 billion in damages to family of Texas grandmother murdered by employee

A cable company has been ordered to pay over $7 billion in damages to the family of 83-year-old Texas grandmother Betty Thomas who was brutally stabbed to death in her home by a Spectrum employee in 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OybSF5s

Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware indicted on murder charge in girlfriend’s death in Texas

Former NFL tight end Kevin Ware was indicted on murder and tampering charges in the death of his girlfriend in Texas last year, the Harris County district from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/my58tdp

South Salt Lake Police searching for Utah man Casey Bokslag, who vanished in June 2022

The 29-year-old was last seen at a Wells Fargo ATM on June 6, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Two days later, his car was found abandoned about an hour away in Summit County, Utah. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/N8kdsVe

Baseball great David Ortiz's Hall of Fame induction highlights a big problem

Steroid use and baseball went hand in hand for years, but National Baseball Hall of Fame voters give some greats a pass while scapegoating others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9kV3i6u

Why Ryan Gosling's 'Gray Man' is the exact opposite of what Netflix needs right now

Netflix’s next big new July move is “The Gray Man,” a CIA thriller film starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Sadly, it's not good. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JsdDx1l

A 'nano-robot' built entirely from DNA to explore cell processes

Constructing a tiny robot from DNA and using it to study cell processes invisible to the naked eye... You would be forgiven for thinking it is science fiction, but it is in fact the subject of serious research. This highly innovative 'nano-robot' should enable closer study of the mechanical forces applied at microscopic levels, which are crucial for many biological and pathological processes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xGHI2qr

Family on California vacation involved in crash that left 4 dead, 6 injured

A family visiting from Mexico was involved in a head-on collision on a California highway that left four people dead and six others injured, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1gztwER

4 children dead in Alaska after boy fatally shoots siblings before turning gun on himself, authorities say

Four children are dead in Alaska after a 15-year-old boy is believed to have shot three of his siblings before taking his own life, state troopers told local from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uy7sd2T

Female Kurdish commander who ‘saved American lives’ killed by Turkish drone strike

A renowned female commander of the Kurdish opposition forces in Syria, credited by the U.S. military with saving American lives in the battle against ISIS, has from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bWGHMcf

Vitamin D supplements don't prevent bone fractures in healthy adults, study finds

Vitamin D supplements are believed to strengthen bones and help prevent bone fractures. Researchers are calling that theory into question with a new clinical trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Jo16lsz

WNBA star Brittney Griner set to testify in Russian court as drugs trial continues

WNBA star Brittney Griner is expected to testify in a Russian court in her trial for bringing cannabis oil vapes into the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rR9T6A4

School shooting survivor’s emotional ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition leaves judges stunned

An 18-year-old survivor of the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan on Tuesday wowed the crowd with a moving performance on “America’s Got Talent,” earning her a standing ovation from all four judges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3vTEKlC

Flight from London to L.A. diverted to Salt Lake City due to unruly passenger

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles was diverted to Salt Lake City in Utah on Tuesday due to a "disruptive passenger," the airline has said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kqUCe5z

Chris Cuomo to join NewsNation in return to TV news

Chris Cuomo is returning to TV news. The former CNN anchor, who was fired in December from the network, is joining NewsNation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4AaquQI

Mike Pence's former chief of staff appeared before a Jan. 6 federal grand jury

Former Mike Pence chief of staff Marc Short last week appeared before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, source tells NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rfzXGW2

Mega Millions jackpot now over $1 billion after no one wins draw

A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/se1CWgp

‘No poop July’ jokes are all over TikTok. Some doctors urge users not to try it for real.

"No Poop July," which reemerged on TikTok this month, has been a joke challenge since as early as 2020. Some doctors urge users not to try it for real. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QSoCiqO

Trevor Reed says White House is 'not doing enough' to bring Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan home

The former U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZIUF82M

An abortion 'saved my life,' and this bestselling author explains why

Latina author Erika L. Sánchez writes in her memoir "Crying in the Bathroom" about her abortion and depression, saying in interviews that abortion saved her life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CMKnqip

Europe agrees to a compromise deal to ration gas as Russia squeezes supply

European Union countries approved a weakened emergency plan to curb their gas demand on Tuesday as they brace for further Russian reductions in supply. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fsM4FVA

Teen suspect surrenders after boy, 14, fatally shot during farewell visit to old NYC neighborhood

A teenage boy was arrested and charged with murder on Monday in the death of Justin Streeter, a 14-year-old who was shot after he returned to his former neighborhood in East Harlem last week to say goodbye. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9L3w4xP

WNBA star Brittney Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defense argues as trial resumes

The defense team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/J9p1dlu

What could be Florida Gov. DeSantis’ undoing on the national stage? HBCUs.

DeSantis is the darling of the anti-woke movement, but he would have to explain it outside of Florida in places like Georgia, Ohio, and Texas — potential swing states with HBCUs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/to5Y4gr

Many Americans struggle with back-to-school costs as wealthier households keep spending

With inflation running high, many Americans are looking to stretch a dollar or pick up more income to cover the costs of back-to-school shopping this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1ZM47Gk

The 2022 primary season winds down with three big days in August

These three major primary days in August will help usher in the 2022 fall campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UIlqea4

Midterm roundup: Maryland gets ready for Moore

One day after NBC News’ Decision Desk projected author and nonprofit leader Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for governor, Moore’s chief rival, former Labor from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cfy9i3C

Sen. Joe Manchin tests positive for Covid

Sen. Joe Manchin said he has tested positive for Covid, which could complicate the Senate’s push to finish a number of priorities ahead of August recess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Odnbgf

Hong Kong’s phone-obsessed pedestrians get some extra help at the crosswalk

A device being tested in Hong Kong projects a red light onto the ground to remind pedestrians to stop while the “Don’t Walk” signal is engaged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oKjNSBk

Ukraine to restart grain exports after Russian missiles struck Odesa port

Ukraine pressed ahead on Sunday with efforts to restart grain exports from its Black Sea ports under a deal aimed at easing global food shortages. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9JCvm1Z

Texas man arrested after seven dogs fatally maul elderly man in unprovoked attack

A 47-year-old man is in police custody after his seven dogs fatally attacked a 71-year-old man in Fresno, Texas, on Monday, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r7LOMFk

Trump's Jan. 6 plotting proved these 19th-century election laws are time bombs

The House Jan. 6 committee hearings have raised two overarching questions. And Trump's Jan. 6 plotting proved these 19th-century election laws are time bombs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ghDsj2x

Record-breaking temperatures forecast as heat wave blasts across U.S.

Tens of millions of Americans are living under excessive heat warnings and advisories as forecasters warn of “dangerously hot conditions” over the next 24 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mKBfqny

TikTok gave Addison Rae's family Hollywood fame. Now it's exposing their secrets.

One of TikTok’s biggest families is now being undone by the very platform that made them famous. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5RAF7Lx

Three dead in graduation shooting at Philippines university

Three people died in a shooting at a university graduation ceremony in the Philippines Sunday, including a former mayor from the volatile south of the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/laKqF54

Israeli forces kill 2 in West Bank gun battle, Palestinians say

Israeli troops and special forces engaged in an hours-long gun battle with armed Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Sunday, Israeli police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fYdmN9C

Two Americans die in Ukraine, State Department says as war enters sixth month

Two U.S. citizens have died in eastern Ukraine, the State Department confirmed Saturday, with the war in the country about to enter its sixth month. “We can from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/z4aCbPM

Chinese court executes man who set ex-wife on fire as she was livestreaming

A Chinese man convicted of killing his former wife by setting her on fire was executed in southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday in a domestic violence case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wUcoTqz

Republicans split on same-sex marriage bill, which faces uncertainty in the Senate

WASHINGTON — A bill to codify federal protections for same-sex marriage has passed the House, but Senate Republicans are agonizing over whether they should from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/efYkWtx

Scientists are narrowing in on why some people keep avoiding Covid. BA.5 could end that luck.

What is keeping a minority of people from getting Covid? Disease experts are homing in on a few predictive factors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/j0yxgDE

Women who've tried 'herbal abortions' urge others not to follow their lead

Women who've tried 'herbal abortions' urge others not to follow their lead as information on herbs and plants purported to help induce abortions has circulated widely on social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gfMhr5K

Beto O'Rourke raises Democrats' hopes again in Texas

Once again, a buzz is growing around Beto O'Rourke. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/I6KegaQ

Why some flu viruses cause more severe infections

Research uses computational modeling to try to understand the body's immune response to avian flu. His latest work finds that the levels of interferon may be responsible for its more severe presentation -- and may also be the key to treating it. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wknV5fc

California Gov. Gavin Newsom goes after Abbott in Texas on guns and abortion

Gavin Newsom is attacking Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott after stoking speculation with his attacks on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ELkOJ8m

‘Elvis’ actor and singer Shonka Dukureh dies at 44

“Elvis” actor Shonka Dukureh was found dead Thursday in the Nashville, Tennessee, apartment she shared with her two young children, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/08PuTYg

Rochester police officer fatally shot and another injured, affiliate reports

A Rochester police officer was fatally shot and another injured after a gunman opened fire on them on Thursday night, according to a local NBC affiliate that from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/KPG2md0

In Billy Porter's directorial debut, 'Anything's Possible' for a trans teen

Warning: This article contains spoilers for “Anything’s Possible.” Billy Porter is a man on a mission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/XkRIGTw

Dave Chappelle show at Minneapolis’ First Avenue canceled after online backlash

Minneapolis' First Avenue on Wednesday canceled a Dave Chappelle show at the last minute after facing public backlash for booking the comedian. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y5rpwUM

Judge orders Rudy Giuliani to testify before grand jury in Trump election probe

A judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify before a Georgia special grand jury in an investigation into possible 2020 election interference by Donald Trump and others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VZ5XDLh

U.S. Open confirms Novak Djokovic can’t play unless he’s vaccinated against Covid

The U.S. Open has confirmed that Novak Djokovic will not be able to play in the tournament next month unless he is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eBOAv92

An An, world’s oldest male giant panda in captivity, dies at 35

An An, the world’s oldest male giant panda living in captivity, died Thursday at a theme park in Hong Kong. He was 35, or 105 in human years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Yqcgdv

Tennessee man accused of killing wife while newlywed couple vacationed in Fiji

A Tennessee pharmacist was found dead in a luxury Fijian resort, leading to her newlywed husband's arrest in connection to the alleged murder, officials said We from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tZOMfHQ

Pence steps up midterm stumping by touting abortion stance, with eye toward 2024

After years as Donald Trump’s sidekick, former Vice President Mike Pence is making more public appearances, often to talk about abortion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cNOHGy7

How An Obama-Backing Arizona News Anchor Became Trump’s Pick for Governor

To the public, Kari Lake appeared to change almost overnight from a popular local news anchor to an unapologetic, election-denying candidate for Arizona from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/idBRh6H

Son of retired Manhattan Supreme Court judge kills mom before jumping from building to his death, police say

The son of a prominent former Manhattan judge is alleged to have fatally bludgeoned his mother before jumping 16 stories to his death from their Upper East Side luxury building Tuesday, New York City police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SPAsbVI

11-month-old dies after being left in parked vehicle for 'extended period' in Florida

An 11-month old baby boy is dead after being left in a parked vehicle in Tallahassee for an "extended period," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/okHl2pQ

Boy, 14, fatally shot while visiting his old neighborhood to say goodbye, police say

A 14-year-old boy who was visiting East Harlem to say goodbye to his old neighborhood after his family moved to New Jersey was fatally shot in the head, police say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f8tvS7y

Ohio's 10-year-old rape victim forced Republicans to look at their own cruelty. They blinked.

Ohio's 10-year-old rape victim reveals Republican abortion law consequences, as GOP now tries to scapegoat both the immigrant suspect and the Indiana doctor from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9TOlpqd

What I learned on hold with the suicide hotline

The launch of 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is great, but only time will tell if it can meet the growing need for mental health services long-term. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gmvt8kQ

Rubio test-drives a new attack on Demings: She's on TikTok

Rep. Val Demings is TikToking her way into fundraising gold. But Sen. Marco Rubio wants to define the Democrat as a tool of the Chinese Communist Party for doing so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6b42Adm

Ex-boyfriend of missing Massachusetts woman shot dead by police on day her body is found in Vermont

The ex-boyfriend of a missing Massachusetts woman whose body was found in Vermont was fatally shot by police after being named a person of interest in her death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DN4xZoE

University of Florida quarterback changes 'AR-15' nickname after mass shootings

University of Florida's Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson has said he will no longer use the nickname “AR-15” because of the rifle's use in mass shootings in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WhoHQvJ

Air pollution caused 2,780 deaths, illnesses, and IQ loss in children in Massachusetts in 2019

Air pollution, climate change, and public health are closely linked, as a new study shows. The report details on a town-by-town basis the deaths and illnesses caused by air pollution in Massachusetts, and also outlines steps to curb fine particulate pollutants. Nationally, the study offers a model that can be followed by other states using public data and open-source software, according to a public health expert and practitioner. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FU2k3Bx

Disabled war vets are desperate for a measure that would increase monthly benefits. Lawmakers did not let it advance.

A measure that would have provided desperately needed monthly compensation to about 50,000 severely disabled war veterans was left out of the House's defense from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Yw5Ak6O

'Miss Frijoles' attack roils Latino-heavy congressional race in Texas

A Texas blogger paid by Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez's campaign is attacking GOP Rep. Mayra Flores as “Miss Frijoles” and a "cotton-pickin' liar," prompting Democratic denunciations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LBpb7U3

Australian environmental report tallies lost land and species

A five-year government report found Australia’s environment continues to deteriorate due to climate change, resource extraction and other causes, prompting leaders to promise new laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Iavglx1

Authorities in south China apologize over Covid-19 break-ins

After a public backlash, authorities in southern China apologized for breaking into the homes of people quarantined on suspicion of having the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vy5CDz8

Prosecutors try to prove 1996 killing as body of Kristin Smart remains missing

Kristin Smart went missing in 1996. Now, the man who was last seen with her is on trial after he was arrested on a murder charge along with his father, who is accused of helping hide her body. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VRNmX1I

Elderly woman dies after falling into Florida pond, ‘grabbed’ by two alligators

An elderly woman died Friday after she fell into a pond and was attacked by two alligators in Florida, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HnsfQSB

Britain braces for record heat, risking lives and infrastructure

The United Kingdom was bracing Monday for what could be its hottest day on record, as wildfires blazed in France, Spain, Portugal and Greece. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yprGUuQ

Ghana confirms two people died after testing positive for the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease

Ghana has officially confirmed two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, its health service said on Sunday, after two from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cJgjSKT

'What are we doing here?': Uvalde police body camera video highlights chaos and delays

Police body camera video from the deadly Uvalde school shooting shines fresh light on the the chaos and delays before officers moved in on the gunman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FpXtEKf

A Marriage on Trial: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and truth in the age of social media

The Depp v. Heard defamation trial prompted two types of reactions. Those who couldn’t get enough and those who got more than they wanted. But why did the trial overwhelm social media? And what did people miss if that’s all they were seeing? In the wake of the verdict -- and as the Heard legal team alleges juror misconduct in the trial -- NBC News examines how the case evolved into “the TikTok trial” and what the verdict means for victims of domestic abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yeCrZcD

Mortgage boycott in China leads the government to step in

Banks in China are being instructed to help property developers fund some real estate projects amid a widening boycott by homebuyers who refuse to pay mortgages on unfinished houses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9rs6S12

Macao begins 11th round of mass testing in worst Covid outbreak

The Chinese territory of Macao began an 11th round of coronavirus testing for residents on Monday as it extended a lockdown amid its worst outbreak since the pandemic began. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/82KX1uJ

Netflix's 'Persuasion' proves it's possible to ruin Jane Austen — if you try hard enough

Who does Anne Elliot marry in 'Persuasion?' Netflix's new movie isn't worth watching to find out. Jane Austen wouldn't be pleased. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/m7zIjAL

Why aren't there hormone-free birth control pills? Roe puts spotlight on contraceptives

Birth control can take many forms, such as birth control pills and the IUD. However, those seeking out birth control are running into a lack of nonhormonal birth control options. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3etPuxQ

Gas prices are falling, but voters say they aren’t feeling the relief

Gas prices are finally falling around the country, but few voters say the lower prices are impacting their outlook on the economy, a worrying sign for President from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rBbnHfP

Black women from 20 to 78 share how faith impacts their abortion views

Some Black women religious leaders, churchgoers and others in Christian communities said they were figuring out how to think about the ways abortion squares from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1sAyMwb

Nail salons are a hotbed of toxic chemical exposure. Workers say it’s worsened during Covid.

Nail salon workers in New York are pushing for industrywide health and labor standards over fears that working conditions have become more dire amid the Covid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DBi2Jog

Abortion politics drag governors into the national partisan fray

The Supreme Court has thrust America’s governors to the frontlines of the culture war of abortion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/TEFVbfK

Four feared dead in ‘fatal’ New Mexico helicopter crash 

Four people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico, late Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8Qc2UWT

This is gun violence's silver lining

The White House's event to celebrate the new gun safety law is happening the same time the Supreme Court sent the message that guns have more rights than women. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IsGv7qO

The right's campaign to discredit a 10-year-old rape victim is just the beginning

Ohio's 10-year-old rape victim reveals Republican abortion law consequences, as GOP now tries to scapegoat both the immigrant suspect and the Indiana doctor from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rCwcAoM

Bail reform emerges as new flashpoint in midterm messaging on crime

Amid a contentious midterm elections season and rising crime rates in some areas, longstanding political attacks on criminal justice reform have found a new from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yafAchD

The U.S. is planning to build a new embassy in Jerusalem. Palestinian families say the area is stolen land.

The issue touches the one of the most sensitive flashpoints of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — Jerusalem. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/veogZIc

House to vote on abortion rights bills after Supreme Court's reversal of Roe

The House will vote on two bills aimed at protecting abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mdK4NbA

Pa. Senate candidate Fetterman turns to Snooki to mock opponent Dr. Oz for Jersey ties

John Fetterman is getting help from reality-T.V. star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi to take digs at his Senate race opponent, Dr. Oz, for his ties to New Jersey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VwPyjNC

25 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eQoPBnF

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? What is the reinfection rate for the new Covid variant? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/12P49Ko

Ranil Wickremesinghe becomes interim president of Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s interim president Friday until Parliament elects a successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who resigned after mass protests over the country’s economic collapse forced him from office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/aU7dMxr

Panda Express’ orange chicken changed the game for American Chinese food 35 years ago

Panda Express’ orange chicken, the quintessential American Chinese invention that helped bolster a nationwide craze for Chinese takeout, turns 35 on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2gGRbkq

Oregon football star Spencer Webb, 22, dies after falling on rock slides, hitting his head

University of Oregon football star Spencer Webb died Wednesday after a falling and hitting his head near Triangle Lake, at the age of 22, according to officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DbiEQSN

Russian strike kills 17 people in central Ukraine, officials say

Russian missiles that struck a city in central Ukraine killed 17 people and wounding about 90 more Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/y6qYVSm

2021 NCAA wrestling champ A.J. Ferrari accused of sexual assault, dropped from team

A.J. Ferrari, an Oklahoma State University NCAA wrestling champion, is no longer with the team, after police announced he had been accused of sexual assault. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NPdFvkC

Weeks after she was denied a protection order, a Michigan woman and her family are dead

A Michigan woman was denied a protection order against her husband two weeks before she and her family were found dead Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8wQqGAe

British police investigate after champion athlete Mo Farah says he was child trafficking victim

London’s Metropolitan Police said it had opened an investigation after multiple Olympic and world champion athlete Mo Farah told a documentary that he was a from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rt0YaIy

Brittney Griner back in Russian court after last week’s guilty plea

American basketball star Brittney Griner was set appear in a Russian court Thursday a week after pleading guilty to drug charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ah0UJn8

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges at U.K. court

Actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, according to the Associated Press. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sK7Lw6X

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly raises $13.6 million in second quarter

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s campaign says it raised $13.6 million in the second fundraising quarter of 2022, a staggering sum ahead of a pivotal race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nhuXdeo

LeBron James critical on his TV show of U.S. efforts to get Brittney Griner home

LeBron James is publicly criticizing U.S. efforts to get WNBA star Brittney Griner home in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9jnBG5W

Bodies of man and three young children found in Indianapolis pond

The bodies of a man and three young children have been pulled out of a pond in Indianapolis, police said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9R6D50i

Man wanted in shootings and robberies at three 7-Elevens targeted a 4th store, police say

A man linked to two fatal shootings and a string of robberies at Los Angeles-area 7-Elevens on Monday, 7/11, is suspected of targeting a fourth store, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/eudlS8B

Former national security adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups

Former national security adviser John Bolton said during a TV interview Tuesday that he has played a role in planning coups in foreign countries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fe7WyAI

Pennsylvania sues county election boards over refusal to certify primary results

Pennsylvania officials sued election boards in three counties over their refusal to certify results from the state's May 17 primary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dwE7PyN

Former Tepco executives ordered to pay $95 billion in damages over Fukushima nuclear disaster

A Tokyo court ordered four former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company to pay $95 billion to the operator of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AemE0WG

Speaking out against Russia's war has cost some of the country's biggest stars their homeland

Russian band Little Big faced the stark choice that many Russians opposing the war in Ukraine face amid a crackdown by President Vladimir Putin’s government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zQ8dtNZ

Biden to discuss immigration and trade with Mexico’s president

Biden meets with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for talks that the White House says will show the strength of a relationship lately notable for disagreements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7WyDPM2

Olympic medalist Kim Glass says her eyes were swollen shut after an attack in L.A.

Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had been leaving a lunch on Friday afternoon when a man threw a metal object at her face, she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/O9t8ozw

Exile, silence or arrest: Russian celebrities opposed to Ukraine war have no good choices

Russian band Little Big faced the stark choice that many Russians opposing the war in Ukraine face amid a crackdown by President Vladimir Putin’s government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lwMfmiS

U.S. sailor, 22, dies aboard California-docked aircraft carrier

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Darren Collins, 22, died Sunday morning as the USS Carl Vinson was docked at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, the Navy said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f4Czn18

1 dead, 5 hurt in shooting outside Kansas City bar where off-duty officers were working

A shooting outside a bar in Kansas City where off-duty police officers were working security has left one person dead and five others hurt, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jXSQovw

Is the word 'women' being erased from the abortion rights movement?

The end of Roe v. Wade has catalyzed debate among some pro-choice Americans over whether gender-neutral language should be used in the abortion rights movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OaMhkPl

Viral video shows sea lions chase away too-close beachgoers in Southern California

A video showing sea lions chase beachgoers away from their spot on a Southern California beach has gone viral, and serves as a reminder to give the animals their space. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zkRlOHd

Iowa beach closes after visitor infected with life-threatening, brain-eating amoeba

An Iowa beach has been closed after a swimmer visiting from another state was infected with a life-threatening, brain-eating amoeba. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SeDc4vA

The state took children from their parents — then failed to give them a ‘real’ education

Michigan is catastrophically failing to provide foster children with a quality education, delaying some teenagers’ graduation, advocates and educators said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8IpXcy5

Mother of Abe killing suspect is a member of the Sun Myung Moon-founded Unification Church

The mother of the man arrested for the killing of former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe is a member of the Unification Church, the church’s Japan head said on Monda from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cQSWMkF

15 killed and 24 trapped after Russian missile hits apartment building, Ukraine says

At least 15 people were killed and 24 feared buried after Russian missiles hit a city in eastern Ukraine, destroying part of a five-storey apartment building. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2eCIVUQ

Adoptees who publicly support Roe targeted by anti-abortion activists: ‘What if you were aborted?’

Activist Annie Wu, a Chinese adoptee, said she’s repeatedly heard the question, “What if you were aborted?” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6Jkua1G

Historic protests rocked Cuba. What came next was a crackdown and more migration.

A year after historic protests rocked Cuba, Cubans are migrating at historic levels amid continued tough economic conditions and a government crackdown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kRVWlLa

Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda

President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xYcySXA

Japanese election in the shadow of Abe's assassination is likely to hand ruling party a major victory

Japanese went to the polls Sunday in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gRZJ4El

Mass shooting kills 14 at a tavern in South Africa

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 14 people and left three others in critical condition, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6ymxrnC

Tucker Carlson's greatest fear

Fox News star Tucker Carlson for president 2024? His Highland Park killer comments and views on women highlight his worst fears — and disqualifying attributes from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pMUTqmE

Japanese police admit 'problems' with security for slain former prime minister Abe

Japanese police admitted there had been problems in the security for slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uE7rWo6

'How are you supposed to live?' Some cancer patients skip medications over sky-high cost

New York resident Lynn Scarfuto, 72, spent several years working as a nurse navigator, helping patients through their cancer ordeals before she became a cancer from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/u90PNXc

The humbling lesson behind those viral Yellowstone bison goring videos

Yellowstone bison goring viral videos highlight America's tourism problem as national park visitors explode post Covid from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BvyWHS

Why all taxpayers should care about the rare IRS audits of Comey and McCabe

Some scandals may seem remote from ordinary citizens — not this one. Being singled out for an audit because of a person’s political view should worry everyone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/q604y9Q

Widespread network outage disrupts internet and cellphone service, transactions in Canada

A widespread network outage left many Canadians without mobile and internet service for most of Friday, disrupting police, business and court services as from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5kytuBm

Wisconsin Supreme Court bars absentee ballot drop boxes outside elections offices

Wisconsin voters casting absentee ballots will no longer be able to drop them in boxes located anywhere except the offices of election clerks, the state’s Supre from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/45HF9VJ

Multiple homemade guns seized during raid after assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe

Police on Friday raided the home of the man suspected of using an apparent improvised firearm to assassinate Abe and said they seized multiple weapons that also appeared to be homemade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HJfrFYu

U.S. politicians offer condolences after assassination of Japan's Abe

President Joe Biden expressed shock and offered condolences Friday after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UVRybDE

Tim Ryan raises $9.1 million in Ohio Senate race

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan raised nearly $9 million in the second fundraising quarter for his Ohio Senate campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oWyINT1

Biden to sign executive order to protect abortion access

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Friday to protect access to abortion as part of his administration's response to the Supreme Court's ruling from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iKIB7Ox

A House panel will investigate the handling of reproductive health data

A House committee is requesting information from companies on how they handle reproductive health information in an effort to bolster data privacy for abortion seekers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QBAepY5

Would the new gun law have prevented the Highland Park shooting? It’s doubtful

Would the new gun law passed by Congress have prevented the mass shooting at a July Fourth parade in Illinois this week? Probably not. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WusA5Pe

‘One Tree Hill’ star Bevin Prince's husband dies at 33 after being struck by lightning

“One Tree Hill” star Bevin Prince's husband, William Friend, died Sunday after being struck by lightning in North Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/y0miI36

Rep. Carolyn Maloney invites gunmaker CEOs to testify at hearing following mass shootings

House Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney has invited the CEOs of three major gun manufacturers to testify at a hearing on the sale and marketing of assault weapons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/G0BhKy2

Brittney Griner back in Moscow court as calls grow for U.S. to secure her release 

Basketball star Brittney Griner is set to be back in Moscow court as her family and friends step up their calls for the Biden administration to do more to free her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gPtUarR

Police officer, man with assault-style weapon fatally shot in Detroit

A Detroit police officer and a man wielding an assault-style weapon were fatally shot on the city’s west side Wednesday night, Detroit police Chief James White said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DR59Z6X

Islamic State claims raid on Nigerian prison, with 440 inmates still at large

Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a raid on a Nigerian prison in the capital, Abuja, that freed around 440 inmates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0jKHcUw

How to find marker genes in cell clusters

A new method facilitates identification of cell-type specific genes in single-cell data. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sWM2vFg

Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history

The San Jose Sharks’ search for a general manager ended with a barrier-breaking hire as the team made Mike Grier the first Black GM in NHL history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7RHvjha

Differentiation of rickets and classic metaphyseal lesions on radiographs

Rickets and classic metaphyseal lesions (CMLs) exhibit distinct radiographic signs, and radiologists can reliably differentiate these two entities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/90DI6lV

Biden to tout plan to protect millions of workers' pensions

President Joe Biden will travel to Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday to announce a plan to prevent cuts to millions of workers' pensions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QIKl17h

Mortgage demand sinks even as rates drop for second week in a row

Mortgage rates dropped for the second week in a row, but that didn’t revive demand from homeowners or potential buyers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UJWDtv8

‘No safe place’ from Russian artillery as offensive underway in Ukraine’s Donetsk

Ukrainian defenders fought desperately to withstand a major Russian offensive in the Donetsk region, with the enemy laying down heavy artillery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8qh9Oe3

Coevolution of mammals and their lice

According to a new study, the first louse to take up residence on a mammalian host likely started out as a parasite of birds. That host-jumping event tens of millions of years ago began the long association between mammals and lice, setting the stage for their coevolution and offering more opportunities for the lice to spread to other mammals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YyWU1nV

Genetic atlas for zebrafish 'breakthrough' for biomedical research

Medical and life science researchers will benefit from the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic data on zebrafish, newly published research suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jZUwAJY

'It's a brick wall': The end of Roe will be 'horrific' for incarcerated people

Access to abortion care in prison is even more severely limited now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/KhJtbQV

Netflix, H&M detail how their abortion assistance policies will work

Many companies, quick to announce abortion assistance policies following last month’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dywmnAX

Here is what we know so far about the victims of the Highland Park parade shooting

A grandfather and a dedicated synagogue congregant were among the six people killed in the mass shooting at the July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CMuligR

Highland Park mayor speaks out after July Fourth parade shooting

Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering joins TODAY following the July Fourth parade shooting that left at least six dead and 30 others injured. She opens up about the “unbelievable shock” her residents are facing, and says the country has to “have a very strong conversation” about gun legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/k0FeatH

Panic at July Fourth celebrations as crowds mistake fireworks for gunfire

Communities across the United States were left shaken after fireworks were mistaken for gunfire during multiple July Fourth celebrations, causing scenes of chaos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/KgLUrx9

Inflation sends Fourth of July food prices skyward

The average price of a 10-person Fourth of July picnic is up 7.8% in the last year — it is close to $70 dollars now — after adjusting for inflation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mV0r3Py

These Latino gamers are blazing a path for the next generation of game designers

Two Latino trailblazers in the video game design industry, Microsoft's Fernando Reyes and Danny Peña of Gamertag Radio talk about Latino representation in tech. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/46TVgbR

Guns are now as American as apple pie. These viral photos help explain why.

Today, America celebrates the Fourth of July. America's guns – after Uvalde etc – are part of this country's definition of freedom. But there are costs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Opyw1RF

Young Rohingya photographers capture life in world’s largest refugee camp

A new virtual exhibition explores the identity of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar living in the world’s largest refugee camp, through the lens of Rohingya photographers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DJZxVO9

Danish police arrest one in connection with shooting at Copenhagen mall

Police in Copenhagen arrested a person in connection with a shooting at a shopping mall on Sunday in which "several people" were shot, officials announced on Tw from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FAgD1Sw

Russia claims control of key city as it steps up assault on eastern Ukraine

Ukraine appeared to be on the verge of losing a key eastern city Sunday in what would be a major setback in its fight against the Russian invasion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Wl8sGP5

On record July 4th travel weekend, thousands of flights delayed and cancelled

Travelers are returning to airports in record pre-pandemic numbers this July 4th holiday weekend, but continue to face thousands of delayed and cancelled from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ljLuncE

Ohio police to release bodycam footage in shooting of Jayland Walker

Ohio police are expected to release body camera footage and additional details Sunday on the shooting of a Black motorist, which led to eight officers being from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PgjQ6WO

Why Colorado's Democratic secretary of state won't stop warning about 'insider threats'

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold was in a constant state of motion Tuesday night as she awaited the primary election results that would determine her from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5zUaOHE

Shooter kills 2, wounds 4, takes own life in north Texas

A gunman killed two people and wounded three police officers and another resident in the Fort Worth area of Texas Saturday evening before turning a weapon on from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ypLM0A

Roe is over. Prison sentences are on the way.

Abortion law and in many states will jail women and doctors now that Supreme Court ended Roe from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kcN3Wf5

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction but not other mental health risks, study finds

Adolescents are over three times more vulnerable to developing a cannabis addiction than adults, but may not be at increased risk of other mental health problems related to the drug, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vos1EVt

Jerry Hall cites ‘irreconcilable differences’ as she files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

Jerry Hall filed for divorce from billionaire husband Rupert Murdoch on Friday, citing “irreconcilable differences,” six years after the pair married. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nhbVIG5

The Supreme Court's originalism is white supremacy

The first Black female justice has joined the Supreme Court. But 2022's decisions on abortion and guns highlight white supremacy — even from Clarence Thomas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/grvOKbJ

Why Biden’s gas tax holiday is a terrible idea

Gas prices are soaring. Biden’s gas tax holiday won't fix that. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GvZ3L7

Humans are making it hard to listen for aliens

Dan Werthimer has spent more than four decades trying to eavesdrop on aliens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/D5MGl9t

Post-Roe, 'camping' has become code for abortions. Activists say it may put people at risk.

Some activists and experts warn that offering to house strangers isn't as helpful as connecting them with local abortion rights organizations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NA1sbXd

13 firefighters injured battling Northern California wildfire, officials say

At least 13 firefighters were injured battling a wildfire burning in Northern California's Nevada County, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WDYf1jd

Does your state have abortion restrictions? See our breakdown of each state’s rules

NBC News is tracking the status of state-level abortion laws and restrictions across the United States now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LDktUGj

Injuries reported after police respond to shooting, barricade in Kentucky

There are injuries after police in Kentucky responded to what became a shooting and barricade situation Thursday evening, state police and other officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/cvL9MjP

Chadwick Boseman’s widow just did what many people are sadly incapable of doing

The "Black Panther" actor died without a will, but his widow Taylor Simone Ledward seemed to have still handled his $2.3 million estate without public family drama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AHuwEjI