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Queer storytelling is front and center at New York's premier film fest

The New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center will include Cate Blanchett in Tár and Timothée Chalamet in Bones and All. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xzGX4Il

Climate Crisis Chronicles, Vol. 9: The young activists risking freedom for their future

Meet two environmental champions who have dedicated their lives, risked jail to make a difference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6IxHEMa

The loud and clear message behind our class-action suit against DeSantis

Pushing back against DeSantis and other Republican governors who are transporting migrants unannounced to sanctuary cities sends a powerful message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/bxF7eMC

More than 20 killed in attack on civilian convoy in Russian-occupied Ukraine

A strike or series of strikes on a civilian convoy killed over 20 people in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine overnight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9Kf8UuZ

Hurricane Fiona damage shows that it's time for Puerto Rico to go its own way

Hurricane Fiona damage, late Biden visit shows Puerto Rico should go its own way from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UgcljDo

Suicide attack at Kabul tutoring center kills 19

A suicide attack at a tutoring center in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens, police said on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z5bqksM

India's top court grants all women the right to safe abortion

India’s top court on Thursday upheld the right of a woman to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy regardless of marital status. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/N2O1Eh7

Chief Justice Roberts is in the spotlight as the Supreme Court tackles race cases

Chief Justice John Roberts could be in a position to reassert some degree of control on the Supreme Court in several race-related cases that may appeal to his from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gRIqDPZ

Putin to annex occupied Ukrainian regions at ceremony after 'sham' votes

The Kremlin said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will annex four regions of Ukraine partially controlled by his military after "sham votes." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OlAL5Cz

Trump's pick for governor in Michigan is left to fend for herself as money dries up

Two months ago, former President Donald Trump and the Republican establishment joined forces to elevate Tudor Dixon in Michigan’s messy GOP primary for from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4wl583K

Biden asks whether deceased congresswoman is at White House event

President Joe Biden mistakenly asked if the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, who died in a car accident last month, was at a White House event that she helped convene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/u24Cjt5

Republican challenger in Nevada Senate race refuses to back FBI, calls it 'far too political'

Adam Laxalt, the GOP nominee in Nevada's Senate race and the state's former attorney general, refused to support the FBI, calling it "far too political." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/XkSDmfU

Our lawsuit against DeSantis is a chance to see immigrants as a powerful force

Pushing back against DeSantis and other Republican governors who are transporting migrants unannounced to sanctuary cities sends a powerful message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rtyR038

Poll: Most U.S. Republicans reject ‘MAGA’ label

A total of 42% of Republicans in the U.S. identify as “MAGA” Republicans, while 58% disavow the term, according to a new national poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/v5sQoaR

Study demonstrates that ticks weaken skin's immune response

Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team now shows that tick saliva inhibits the skin's defense function, thereby increasing the risk of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or Lyme disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/n5ewTZ7

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Katie Couric, the former co-anchor of NBC's "TODAY" show, announced Wednesday that she has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fJGAL4l

Omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular DHA, are associated with increased attention scores in adolescents

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a new study. The results confirm the importance of having a diet that provides sufficient amounts of these polyunsaturated fatty acids for a healthy brain development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/at4JVIu

Man accused of punching 67-year-old Asian woman 125 times in NY pleads guilty to hate crime

The New York state man who was caught on video punching an elderly Asian woman over 100 times earlier this year has pleaded guilty to a hate crime charge, officials announced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rLIPNQe

Self-proclaimed 'incel' charged with pepper spraying women in Southern California hate attacks

A 25-year-old man has been charged with pepper spraying women in hate attacks in Southern California, prosecutors said Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/m5VszcG

Famed U.S. ski climber found dead after fall from Nepal mountain

Hilaree Nelson's body was discovered Wednesday, two days after she went missing in Nepal when she fell off Mount Manaslu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xfgUeLY

Facebook says it took down China-based accounts that tried to interfere in the U.S. midterms

Facebook parent firm Meta says it took down the first Chinese network trying to use fake social media accounts to interfere in the U.S. 2022 midterm elections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Tch7DVs

Researchers identify potential therapeutic targets to prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics

Researchers are developing new ways to study why an antibiotic causes hair cell death and permanent hearing loss in people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oCyfvI5

The neural cartography of smell

Rendering the invisible visible is among scientists' favorite challenges. In their efforts to uncover how the olfactory system makes sense of thousands of otherwise invisible odors, scientists now have uncovered more of the cellular and molecular steps by which the high-precision neural circuitry of smell gets wired up in the nose and brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/bjeXIWy

Long-term memories a matter of order--not just repetition

Long-term memories rely on both the repetition of events and an intricate neurological learning process in making these memories last, shows a new study by a team of neuroscientists. Its findings provide a more detailed understanding of how these types of memories are formed as well as insights into what may disrupt their creation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EDtA2J3

U.S. Coast Guard spots Chinese guided missile cruiser off Alaskan island

A U.S. Coast Guard ship on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across a guided missile cruiser from China, officials said Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r3WwV7u

World leaders gather for funeral of assassinated former Japanese prime minister amid backlash

Even as world leaders gathered in Tokyo for the funeral of assassinated former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, there were protests against the proceedings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7hPWvST

Biden administration to propose nutrition labels on front of food packaging in push to improve health

The Food and Drug Administration will research and propose a standardized front-of-package labeling system to help consumers more readily understand nutrition from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7C36TIS

On 8th anniversary of missing Mexican students, a father still wants anwers

Eight years after 43 teaching students from Ayotzinapa, Mexico were taken by local police and never returned, Antonio Tizapa still wants answers about his son. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/aCSg0qY

James Earl Jones approves using his archived recordings to recreate Darth Vader's voice with A.I.

James Earl Jones, who has voiced Darth Vader for nearly 50 years of “Star Wars” films, seems to be stepping away from the role. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SIAu3Q0

What's inside that tightly duct-taped box? Some Uber drivers are bringing packages to police

A bag of white stuff. A cigar box wrapped tightly in duct tape. A bottle of pills labeled as a prescription amphetamine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fYMOLcG

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni set to become Italian prime minister

Giorgia Meloni was on Monday set to become Italy's first far-right leader since World War II. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ThbnPZ

Swastika-wearing gunman kills 13, wounds 21 in school shooting in Russia, officials say

A gunman with a swastika on his teeshirt killed 13 people, including seven children, and wounded at least 21 at a school in Russia on Monday before dying by suicide, investigators said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YWSpHNC

Groups seeking voter ‘anomalies’ 2 years after Trump’s loss raise concerns ahead of midterm elections

Groups across the country continue to go door-to-door looking for voting "anomalies" following former President Donald Trump's lies about his 2020 election loss. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zUDJVOK

I’m no longer avoiding synagogues as a Black Jew for the High Holy Days

I grew up in a supportive Jewish community, but when I moved to another state, each conversation I had about my faith felt like I had to check off what I call my “Jewish résumé.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4K1gWhF

Tucker Carlson, lay off my tattoos

Tucker Carlson attacks John Fetterman tattoos in Pennsylvania Senate race against Dr. Oz, revealing the Fox News host's lack of empathy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/T9x5ucN

Jan. 6 select committee ‘aware of’ WH switchboard call on Jan. 6, Rep. Raskin says

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) tells Chuck Todd that the Jan. 6 Select Committee is "aware of" the White House switchboard call on Jan. 6 that former Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-Va.) details in his new book.  from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0HkywQA

NASA is about to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid. Here's why the mission could one day save humanity.

More than 6.5 million miles away from Earth, a cosmic collision is imminent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/RXrCZmo

Trump installed a historic number of judges. Biden is outpacing him so far.

President Joe Biden has seated more than 83 federal judges, outpacing former President Donald Trump. The midterm elections will determine if that pace continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zGsh89d

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly sidesteps abortion in tough re-election battle

When Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional amendment that would have removed language enshrining reproductive rights in their state, Democrats from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/pJFAEjb

Little-known STI linked to infertility may become superbug, doctors worry

A little-known STI, mycoplasma genitalium, may be more common than thought. Doctors urge more research and testing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sYfXHmC

A massive drug testing scandal in Massachusetts may be bigger than previously known, judge says

A decade-old drug testing scandal at the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute may involve wrongdoing by more chemists than just Annie Dookhan, according to a judge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uEKPJVW

How to earn more money from your savings now that banks are raising interest rates

The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate five times this year, most recently on Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to slow the pace of from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5UTPbzV

Many U.S. veterans land behind bars. A unique, new law may change that.

Tony Miller killed countless enemy forces while deployed in Iraq, where his Army unit captured so many high-value targets that they received a valor award. “Vio from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LAxoIq4

Fetterman’s clemency crusade draws soft-on-crime attacks from Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race

Mehmet Oz and his GOP allies have run ads and messaging that strips context from the cases John Fetterman has championed overseeing Pennsylvania's pardon board. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sUHtQpg

The pandemic's real estate jobs boom is turning into a bust as layoffs hit

As housing sales slow amid higher interest rates, thousands of workers who found jobs in the booming housing market of the pandemic are now facing widespread from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ItHX1zM

After destruction, Florida Air Force base rebuilds to face effects of climate change 

In 2018, Hurricane Michael flattened Tyndall Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle. It was one of only four Category 5 hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/W2904bn

'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' star Louise Fletcher dies at 88

Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” set a new from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YOiQBdm

Is Biden correct that the pandemic is over? Not exactly.

His words made it unclear what the remaining public health problems are, including long Covid, and what exactly needs to be done about them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q0IXtDu

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/byOQmvu

Climate Crisis Chronicles, Vol 8: 'You're literally living in an oven'

The mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, battles to keep the city's 1.2 million residents safe from deadly extreme heat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7W5nbuL

Latinos are 'vastly' underrepresented on corporate boards

Latinos make up 19% of the population but hold only 4% of corporate board seats, a report by the Latino Donor Collaborative found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3L7aY2h

Russian occupied regions of Ukraine hold controversial votes as Kremlin dismisses reports of men fleeing military service

As occupied regions of Ukraine held votes on whether to join Russia, Russian men fled the country as a result of the mobilization of troops to bolster his invasion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/c2PhTQX

Border chief says GOP governors are worsening crisis by 'lying' to migrants

EL PASO, Texas — The country’s top border official blamed Republican governors for drawing more migrants to the U.S. by promising them free bus rides north to from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HaSG4Zy

Hurricane Fiona barrels towards Canada in rare weather event after hitting Bermuda with heavy rains

Hurricane Fiona hammered Bermuda with heavy rains early Friday as the now Category 3 storm marched toward northeastern Canada. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/q7ToYn6

China jails man for 24 years over attack on women at restaurant

A man in northern China was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday in connection with an attack on four women at a restaurant in Tangshan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/M1I5nFd

Hilary Mantel, British author of ‘Wolf Hall’ saga, dies at 70

Hilary Mantel, the Booker Prize-winning author of the acclaimed “Wolf Hall” saga, has died. She was 70. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/C5eLvqk

Babies smile over carrots and scowl over kale inside the womb, ultrasounds show

A new study offers a rare look at how fetuses respond to flavors. Images showed they scowled after their mothers ate kale but smiled in reaction to carrots. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/T2p1nmo

Body parts found stuffed in suitcases during wellness check on NYC woman, police say

A wellness check for a 22-year-old woman in New York City reportedly led to a grisly discovery: blood, human remains and body parts stuffed into suitcases, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/j9FMhkl

People who distrust fellow humans show greater trust in artificial intelligence

A person's distrust in humans predicts they will have more trust in artificial intelligence's ability to moderate content online, according to a recently published study. The findings, the researchers say, have practical implications for both designers and users of AI tools in social media. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vWldjJA

Sanctuary cities are straining to support the thousands of migrants arriving by bus

The arrival of thousands of migrants in New York, Washington, Chicago and beyond has sent officials in those cities scrambling to establish a system of support from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5nHSOzq

White woman who called 911 on Black bird watcher in Central Park loses lawsuit against former employer

The white woman who called 911 and falsely accused a Black bird watcher of threatening her in New York City's Central Park lost a lawsuit Wednesday accusing her former employer of illegally firing her and making her out to be a racist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oxdNRiq

With nuclear threat, Putin backs self into a corner on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his nuclear threats, warning that he was not "bluffing" about using Moscow's nuclear arsenal if Russia is attacked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yUGodxe

Two people claim the $1.34B Mega Millions jackpot and vow to split the prize, Illinois lottery says

Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BFuexNQ

Even prosecutorial misconduct and court errors can't be enough to earn a new trial

The podcast 'Serial' got Adnan Syed conviction vacated based on possibly exculpatory evidence. But most wrongful convictions don't get overturned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YSGMQ4e

Hurricane Fiona intensifies to Category 4 as Puerto Rico contends with aftermath

Hurricane Fiona intensified into a Category 4 storm overnight after battering the Turks and Caicos Islands and leaving major destruction in its wake in Puerto R from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jSqTK72

Rescue efforts underway for about 230 whales beached in Australia

About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zBM4pHU

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $40,000 for anti-gay video

The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $40,000 for making anti-LGBTQ remarks in a video posted to his Instagram account. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QqHGViK

Former University of Southern California dean pleads guilty in political bribery case

A former dean at the University of Southern California pleaded guilty Monday in a bribery case involving a powerful Los Angeles politician who promised to help from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IAvdhp6

DOJ failed to count 1,000 state prisoner deaths in single year, report finds

The Justice Department is failing to adequately and efficiently collect data about deaths in state prisons, with at least 990 incidents going uncounted by the federal government in fiscal year 2021 alone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/GOXCa1i

Britain now confronts its economic crises after putting life largely on hold to mourn queen's death

After Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, British Prime Minster Liz Truss must grapple with the country's economic and social crises. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oCY3fRJ

2 decomposed bodies found in home of a former Rhode Island mayor, police say

Two bodies have been found “in a lengthy stage of decomposition” in the home of former Rhode Island mayor Susan Menard, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BTodVsc

Judge in Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz case refuses to step down

The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz refused to step down Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xk76h4N

Roger Federer says he is ‘definitely done’ with professional tennis and has no plans to come out of retirement

Roger Federer has said he is "definitely done" playing professional tennis and has no plans to come out of retirement after announcing last week that he was quitting the sport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vucXqCD

Chris Redd is latest to exit ‘Saturday Night Live’

Add Chris Redd to the list of veteran cast members walking away from “Saturday Night Live.” Redd has decided to exit NBC’s venerable late-night showcase after from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NIHnEsv

The world is in ‘great peril,’ U.N. chief warns global leaders

Warning that the world is in “great peril,” the head of the United Nations says leaders meeting in person for the first time in three years must tackle from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oCXAsLy

Hurricane Fiona strengthens into Category 3 storm after hammering Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona strengthened overnight to a Category 3 storm as it barreled towards the Turks and Caicos Islands after hammering Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oujLWE1

Hacker leaks videos from Rockstar Games' upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games, one of the largest video game publishers in the world, was hacked over the weekend, the company announced Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LlScM69

Trina McGee, who played Angela on ‘Boy Meets World,’ says she was asked to ‘turn down’ her ‘Black meter’

Trina McGee, who portrayed Angela Moore on “Boy Meets World” spoke during the “Pod Meets World" podcast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zSEfkCQ

27 killed in China after bus crashes en route to Covid quarantine

Twenty-seven people were killed when a bus in southwest China crashed while transporting them to a Covid-19 quarantine facility, local authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5Cn4HDl

Watch Queen Elizabeth’s funeral procession to Westminster Abbey

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II begins as her coffin is lifted onto a gun carriage and carried to Westminster Abbey. The procession includes King Charles III, Princes William and Harry as well as other members of the royal family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FDLAExR

Taliban release U.S. engineer in prisoner swap

Navy veteran Mark Frerichs is free after two and a half years of captivity in Afghanistan under a prisoner swap personally approved by President Joe Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/S4khuw3

19 children and two adults killed in South Africa after truck collides with car carrying students

A total of 19 children and two adults were killed in South Africa after a truck collided head on with a pick up truck carrying students from local schools on Fr from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kE74HW

Tropical Storm Fiona upgraded to hurricane as Puerto Rico braces for arrival

Tropical Storm Fiona is now Hurricane Fiona, the National Hurricane Center announced Sunday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/habz1yA

Disturbing video shows man with an axe ‘menacing’ customers at New York McDonald’s

A man in New York City was arrested on Friday after “menacing” customers at a McDonald’s, which included using a small axe, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OerknI9

Ludacris' manager charged with murder in shooting that left him injured

Music entrepreneur Chaka Zulu, the longtime manager of rapper Ludacris, was charged with murder in a June shooting in which he was injured, Atlanta police from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jzxPEiJ

The open secret of King Charles' untold riches

As England prepares for Queen Elizabeth's funeral, focus shifts to King Charles. Calls to abolish the monarchy highlight the royal family's secretive fortune. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fksEWRh

Two powerful drugs are making their way into the illicit drug supply

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, and nitazine, a powerful opioid, are increasingly found in the illicit drug supply. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vWqpLFe

DeSantis flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard is the evilest version of a GOP game

Unlike New York City or D.C., the island is isolated. It's not easy to jump on public trasportation and leave, making it more difficult for a marginalized community. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/B3wt8gE

Hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona approaches

A hurricane warning was issued Saturday for Puerto Rico as Topical Storm Fiona barrels in on the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DfASvaG

Infants, young children finally get relief from eczema's terrible itch

The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of eczema. More than half of children had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch. Kids slept through night for first time instead of scratching. Parents saw children's personalities change as they were able to lead a normal life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZYPHw1J

Storm Fiona poses threat for Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Fiona passed near Guadeloupe on Friday evening and is expected to become a hurricane near the Bahamas next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uyerE9X

In tight Nevada governor's race, Republican challenger Lombardo leans in to education

In a tight race for Nevada governor, Republican nominee Joe Lombardo is throwing the book at Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Sisolak, on the issue of education. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mHNou96

Researchers identify a gene therapy target for polycystic kidney disease

Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) models, researchers reported. The findings suggest a strategy for gene therapy with the potential to arrest or cure ADPKD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ui8pcvh

Climate Crisis Chronicles, Vol 7: Desperate rescues on the high seas

The volunteers and crew aboard the Ocean Viking see a rising tide of migrants attempting dangerous Mediterranean crossing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rEXjPQM

Louisiana faces an insurance crisis, leaving people afraid they can't afford their homes

Hurricanes, inflation and other economic woes have made it difficult to find affordable homeowners insurance in Louisiana, a crisis that has no clear solution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Snc5sE6

In the Pennsylvania Senate race, a familiar GOP strategy is at work

The latest attack ads against Fetterman highlight the depths Republicans will go to suppress Black voters they are not interested in winning over. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OpmH3Yk

Almost a dozen U.S. ambassadors to Latin America and the Caribbean are still not in place

Almost a dozen ambassadors to Latin America and the Caribbean have not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate, limiting U.S. cooperation in the region at a crucial time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/69bLsMt

What now for Putin? After Russian retreat, the Kremlin has few good options

Russian President Vladimir Putin has few good options after his military retreat in the face of Ukraine's counteroffensive. Here's what the Kremlin could do next. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dov9NFC

50 years after slaying, Nevada man is accused of stabbing 19-year-old woman at her Hawaii apartment

A 77-year-old Nevada man was accused of murder Wednesday after authorities in Hawaii accused him of fatally stabbing a woman in her Honolulu home in 1972 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Bo7M6Xx

Museums work to lure back visitors despite pricey tickets and high inflation

As inflation leads households to tighten their entertainment and travel budgets, many are forgoing trips to museums and cultural institutions, where tickets from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/utz9WVy

This trans artist has been creating art from behind bars for nearly three decades

The work of Jamie Diaz, a transgender woman and artist, will be on display at Daniel Cooney Fine Art in New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iDwTCsx

The queen and me — and horses

Queen Elizabeth II funeral proceeded by coffin laying in state in Westminster. Her legacy includes a love of horses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SPfwHdF

Polls show inflation tops Latinos' minds and abortion concerns have spiked

A poll tracking Latino registered voters showed a dramatic jump in abortion as a top concern, though it still ranked below inflation and the cost of living. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IfNOzSc

Republicans plan to grill Gen. Mark Milley if they take back the House

Republicans plan to grill Gen. Mark Milley if they take back the House. Milley has been cast in several books as a critic of former President Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jvWfNa0

Russia spent $300 million secretly interfering in foreign politics, U.S. says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spent millions in a campaign to influence foreign political events, according to newly declassified U.S. intelligence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nUScODj

2 dead, 7 injured in shooting at Chicago park

Two people were killed and seven others injured after an altercation between two groups erupted with gunfire at Chicago's Washington Park Tuesday evening, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lKxTAZH

Prehistoric human skeleton found in Mexican cave flooded at end of last ice age

A prehistoric human skeleton has been found in a cave system that was flooded at the end of the last ice age 8,000 years ago, according to a cave-diving from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/TX6HgSU

Migrant surge overwhelms Border Patrol and shelters in El Paso

A new surge of Venezuelan migrants is overwhelming the Border Patrol and shelters in El Paso, where nearly 1,000 have been released near bus stations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VBlEnsh

There's a big problem with this viral Dr. Oz photo. And not just for Dr. Oz.

In late August, a photo of U.S. Senate hopeful Dr. Mehmet Oz went viral. It's still around on Facebook and Twitter — even though it's fake news. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/b4BiNsw

Midterm elections roundup: New Hampshire and Rhode Island among final primaries

This is it, folks: The final primary day of 2022 (Louisiana’s Election Day primaries notwithstanding). from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rFioEBH

Chicago-area library cancels drag queen bingo event for teens over 'vitriolic' threats

A library in a southwest suburb of Chicago has canceled a drag queen bingo program for teenagers “due to threats” it has received. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BaswhmE

Inflation fell slightly to 8.3% in August as pain from higher prices lingers

Inflation was little changed in the month of August, despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool off the U.S. economy. Data from the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yNS49Zk

Australian man killed by wild kangaroo he was believed to have kept as pet, police say

A man who may have been keeping a wild kangaroo as a pet was killed by the animal in southwest Australia, police said Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/U9w2leg

John Lennon’s killer denied parole again, for 12th time

The man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 12th time, New York corrections officials said Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FCf5dXl

New Hampshire's Senate primary offers one last GOP slugfest

The GOP race boils down to Don Bolduc, an anti-establishment candidate leading in the polls, and state Senate President Chuck Morse, who's been endorsed by Gov. Chris Sununu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tK41AeQ

Spotted lanternflies are becoming a scourge, and influencers are going viral for unique ways of catching them

A hitchhiking bug is social media’s newest star. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZxMfIXb

The ‘largest queer fashion’ show returns to kick off New York Fashion Week 

Queer style took center stage at New York Fashion Week as more than a thousand people lined up for dapperQ's seventh annual fashion show after a 2-year hiatus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IpZPEkJ

Biden to tout next steps on 'Cancer Moonshot' in speech at JFK library

Biden will announce steps to expand on his "Cancer Moonshot" initiative to prevent deaths from the disease in remarks at the John F. Kennedy library in Boston. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nHuFgoh

Dozens of drivers trapped by mudslides as heavy rain, flash floods soak California

Over 50 people were rescued over the weekend after getting trapped in mudslides triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Kay in Southern California. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xl0X72K

Twitter says its multimillion-dollar payout to whistleblower shouldn't affect deal with Elon Musk

Twitter said Monday that payments to a whistleblower did not breach any of its obligations under the $44 billion acquisition proposed by Elon Musk, after the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lyjOPTS

Authorities capture California man accused of killing child whose body was found at his home six months ago

Authorities on Saturday arrested a California man accused of killing an 8-year-old girl whose body was found in his home six months ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/g0XZHGF

King Charles III to join procession behind coffin as queen's beloved Scotland leads Britain's goodbye

King Charles III will lead a royal procession behind the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II through Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7sVCgkX

Sweden’s right-wing opposition slightly ahead in election still too close to call

Sweden faces weeks of political uncertainty after both of the country’s blocs failed to secure a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for the far right. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kvI6y35

Charles III addresses Parliament for first time as king

For the first time during his reign, King Charles III delivered remarks on Monday to a joint session of Parliament at Westminster Hall in London. “We gather today in remembrance of the remarkable span of the queen’s dedicated service to her nations and peoples,” he says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yB4PVeq

U.S. marks 21st anniversary of 9/11

Americans are remembering 9/11 with moments of silence, readings of victims’ names, volunteer work and other tributes 21 years after the deadliest terror from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FBzYWN7

Doctors urged to give weight counseling to women. Some aren't happy about it.

Losing weight after 40: A group of medical professionals is urging doctors to regularly weigh patients that are women ages 40 to 60, but some aren't happy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CRPqYzF

Kamala Harris calls domestic threats 'dangerous' and 'harmful'

Vice President Kamala Harris said anti-democratic forces that have emerged in the mainstream of American politics have made the nation weaker at home and abroad. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/K4tuGDo

Visa, Mastercard, AmEx to start categorizing sales from gun shops

Payment processor Visa Inc. said Saturday that it plans to start separately categorizing sales at gun shops, a major win for gun control advocates who say it will help better track suspicious surges of gun sales that could be a prelude to a mass shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6KeRQP5

Senate grapples with election reform legislation as time runs short to act

Bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing attempts to steal elections and another attack on the Capitol is sitting on the shelf, and as the clock ticks on the from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zNU6SLO

Drought threatens an Indigenous tribe's farm in an isolated corner of Colorado

A way of life and sustenance for a small tribe in the high desert of southern Colorado is under threat by the Western drought, which has left a reservoir used from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/U3iIvDS

We beat this elected Trump fanatic using the 14th Amendment. And we're not done.

A New Mexico judge ruled that Cowboys for Trump fanatic Couy Griffin was disqualified after the January 6 insurrection. The lawsuit win is a big deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/MHx1ulO

Texas' PrEP ruling goes against commonsense

The state ranks number two in the nation for new HIV diagnoses, and PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing the virus. Why would a federal judge make the drug less accessible? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ugoI9aQ

New York declares a state of emergency over polio

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency, after poliovirus was found in wastewater from four counties plus New York City. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z1FMDj8

New cell-based therapy for melanoma more effective than existing treatment, trial finds

A new therapy for metastatic melanoma was shown to be more effective than a leading immunotherapy for the skin cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YMUZWkQ

Federal judge blocks Arizona law limiting filming of police

A federal judge on Friday blocked enforcement of a new Arizona law restricting how the public and journalists can film police, agreeing with the ACLU. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1WgTPpS

Video shows Phoenix gunman fire dozens of rounds in August rampage that killed 2

Authorities in Arizona released security video Friday showing a gunman in tactical gear fire dozens of rounds in a motel parking lot last month from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37w02v4

King Charles publicly proclaimed monarch at St. James’s Palace

Following the meeting of the Accession Council, King Charles III is publicly proclaimed Britain’s new monarch for the first time by a royal official at St. James’s Palace. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/simuq2R

Tucker Carlson's Queen Elizabeth tirade is pitch-perfect colonial whitewashing

Queen Elizabeth II is dead, and Charles will take over as king. But no matter what Fox News host Tucker Carlson says, colonialism is a racist, global scourge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/soVgdPr

Climate Crisis Chronicles, Vol. 6: Racing against time to save the koalas

Amid devastating bushfires in Australia, a wildlife volunteer struggles to protect the endangered animals from the flames. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/slqgfLI

Dramatic Illinois snake parade highlights this problem

Sometimes, roads close because of rain. Sometimes, roads close because of snow. And sometimes, roads close because of snakes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nulhqAf

Labor Day means a return to work. And highlights the dangers of sitting all day.

Happy Labor Day weekend! Then work from home and the return to office takes over, and worsens America's sitting epidemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ostpMz4

Consuming artificial sweeteners could raise the risk of heart disease or stroke, new research finds

Consuming a lot of artificial sweetener — from soda or flavored yogurt, for example — could elevate blood sugar and raise the risk of heart disease or stroke, studies suggest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ERLtB32

FDA receives reports of cancer linked to breast implants

How safe are breast implants? FDA issues safety alert for breast implants linked to scar tissue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lL45MQ7

'Don't wait' to get the new Covid shot, White House says

The White House is pushing Americans to get the updated Covid booster ahead of a potential fall surge of the virus. The new shots target the BA.5 omicron subvariant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jTnPRHI

South Carolina senators reject a near-total abortion ban

South Carolina senators rejected a ban on almost all abortions after five Republicans, including all the chamber’s women, refused to support it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hpOMcYa

A hiker who went to find help for his girlfriend was found dead near a California trail, authorities said

A hiker who vanished while trying to find help for his girlfriend on a sweltering Southern California day was found dead Thursday, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4H3Y2aE

Louisiana state official arrested over alleged drug deal near fast-food restaurant

Louisiana state official Bridgette Hull was arrested this week after she was allegedly caught in the middle of a drug transaction with a wanted man. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/GrtzZhu

'Rife with political risks': Why Garland faces tough calls in considering Trump charges

Legal experts say Merrick Garland may have enough evidence to charge Donald Trump with mishandling national defense information and obstruction of justice. But an indictment isn't guaranteed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ObBpMwf

Bernard Shaw, CNN's chief anchor for 20 years, dies at 82

Bernard Shaw, the award-winning broadcast television journalist who served as chief anchor of CNN for two decades, died on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JQKaIVT

Colorado clerk Tina Peters pleads not guilty in election tampering case

Colorado clerk Tina Peters pleaded not guilty to charges election tampering and official misconduct related to a security breach of Mesa County’s voting system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ytaSkYb

Queen under medical supervision as doctors are 'concerned for her health,' palace says

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision in Scotland after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Thursday from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BhqYT1y

Ricky Martin sues nephew who accused him of sexual abuse for $20 million

Ricky Martin is suing his nephew after he accused him of sexual abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tnoIB5A

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Ukraine as nuclear fears rise

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ukraine for an undisclosed visit, his third trip to the country since Russia launched its invasion in February. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/TbwCtWQ

The GOP totally missed the lesson of Sarah Palin’s ranked choice loss

Instead of rallying against the election format, traditional Republicans should embrace it to weed out MAGA candidates driving the GOP off a cliff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UPMpWOZ

Hard labor and humiliating abuse alleged at Wyoming teen ranches

Trinity Teen Solutions and Triangle Cross Ranch claimed they could cure troubled teens sent to their Christian programs in remote Wyoming. But some former residents allege abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/npZUuXq

Ex-Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid expected to plead guilty in DWI crash

Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is scheduled to enter a plea to felony driving while intoxicated in a crash that seriously hurt a child. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7rf3Sxy

Netflix settles ‘Queen’s Gambit’ defamation suit brought by Soviet chess grandmaster

Netflix has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a Georgian chess master who alleged that she was defamed in an episode of “The Queen’s Gambit.” Nona Gaprindashv from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JUazDPE

A high school football player vanished. He was found safe — and charged with murder.

Days after a high school football player in Washington state was reported missing under suspicious circumstances, he was found safe and accused of murder , court documents show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OByAmMu

Putin mocks West, says Russia is gaining from Ukraine conflict and will press on

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow will press on with its military action in Ukraine until reaching its goals and mocked Western sanctions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/rafBOoI

Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accuser calls on L.A. district attorney to act on case

A woman who has accused Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears of grooming her and her younger brother when they were children and coercing them into filming sexually explicit skits has urged the district attorney of Los Angeles to "arrest and prosecute" the comedians immediately. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/T2YlNUE

High blood pressure awareness, control improved with better access to primary health care

In a study of both socioeconomically disadvantaged and socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods, better access to primary health care was associated with improved high blood pressure awareness and control. These associations existed whether residents lived in socioeconomically disadvantaged or socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods. The study's findings suggest that regardless of where people live, they may benefit from blood pressure control programs that increase access to primary health care. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B1xIQ60

2 dead in Southern California wildfire

Two people have died after a wildfire broke out Monday in Southern California southeast of Los Angeles, a blaze that quickly grew to 700 acres. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/93LjXqv

Green crabs have already invaded Washington’s shorelines. Now they’re coming to Alaska.

The first signs of the Alaskan invasion were discovered by an intern. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1XPxhm3

These LGBTQ TikTokers have made the platform a treasure trove of queer content

With summer coming to an end and “gay Christmas” (aka Halloween) still two months away, it may seem like there’s a dearth of things to be excited about. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WkHG8Bi

Bronchodilators don't improve smoking-related respiratory symptoms in people without COPD

Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators -- long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe -- do little to help people who do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but who do have respiratory symptoms and a history of smoking. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7lyBzt6

Can 'random noise' unlock our learning potential?

Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, 'noise' may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PCyT4iK

Journalist Maria Hinojosa adapts her memoir for young readers

Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa has released a young-reader version of her memoir, "Once I Was You." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zlTBO4v

Four feared dead after private jet mystery sees plane crash into Baltic Sea

Four people are feared dead after a private jet that reportedly belonged to German businessman Georg Griesemann crashed off the coast of Latvia Sunday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7anFJoQ

Liz Truss wins race to be next U.K. leader and succeed scandal-hit Boris Johnson

Liz Truss will be Britain’s next prime minister after she was elected leader of the Conservative Party, beating Rishi Sunak in the race to succeed Boris Johnson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1WelVcy

Labor Day means a return to work. And highlights the dangers of sitting all day.

Happy Labor Day weekend! Then work from home and the return to office takes over, and worsens America's sitting epidemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/l8JPedG

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO falls to death days after company announces massive closures and layoffs

A Bed Bath & Beyond executive is dead following a fall from the downtown Manhattan luxury skyscraper where he lived, according to police and multiple media from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bed-bath-cfo-falls-death-days-company-announces-massive-closures-layof-rcna46241

Several Norfolk State students among injured in Virginia mass shooting early Sunday morning

A shooting early Sunday morning in Virginia has left seven injured, including several Norfolk State University students, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/i1kJQGu

Russia is preparing for 'energy attack' on Europe, Zelenskyy warns as major gas pipeline stays closed

The Kremlin is preparing an “energy attack” on Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, a day after Russian energy giant Gazprom from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yr7ECFf

BYU removed LGBTQ resource pamphlets from welcome bags for new students

Brigham Young University removed pamphlets with off-campus resources for LGBTQ students from welcome bags for incoming freshman in late August. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/s6JGklU

Man charged with kidnapping missing Memphis jogger

Cleotha Abston has been charged with kidnapping Eliza Fletcher who went missing while jogging near the University of Memphis on Friday, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/sORNPVw

Students in Jackson are trying to contend with the Mississippi water crisis — and dreading virtual classes

Students in Jackson, Mississippi, are scrambling to contend with the water crisis that has plagued the state’s capital city and forced them from school. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yb6Lm3u

Why putting people on the moon (again) is so worth the expense

From Earth, the moon looks luminescent and unblemished. But on the lunar surface there are many things that humans have left behind. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/GBQC7sW

How the gut may help to drive COVID-19

New findings have demonstrated a molecular link between COVID-19 and serotonin cells in the gut. The research could help provide further clues to what could be driving COVID-19 infection and disease severity and supports previous evidence that antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), could reduce the severity of COVID symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0Jpos9r

Thousands of Russians — but not Putin — line up to say goodbye to Gorbachev

Thousands of people lined the streets of Moscow to pay their respects to Mikhail Gorbachev ahead of his funeral on Saturday — a farewell snubbed by Russian Pres from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UqH4Bh5

Saudi Arabia investigates video of men attacking orphaned women and girls

Authorities in Saudi Arabia have launched an investigation into a video that showed a group of men beating women with belts and dragging them by their hair. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5qzC91O

Pilot threatens to 'intentionally crash' into Mississippi Walmart

A pilot is threatening to “intentionally crash” into a Walmart, police in Tupelo, Miss. said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/novBd3e

In St. Louis, a battle is brewing over new police accountability measures

Three St. Louis police associations have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to keep the city from expanding civilian oversight of their police department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8ojegm9

The audacity in Meghan Markle thinking she'd be accepted by the royal family

Meghan Markle has launched a podcast, and on it she’s been getting real about how her race has shaped her experiences in life and with the royal family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IehufAg

Untangled blinking: Fluorescence patterns aid medical diagnostics

Researchers have partners detected unique fluorescence blinking patterns in experiments of electron transfer to single DNA molecules. They used these patterns to identify mRNA glioma point mutations in cell culture. The results of this work could help simplify surgical biopsies, enable real-time targeted therapy, and advance scientific understanding of cancer progression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DvEX16w

Individual risk-factor data could help predict the next Ebola outbreak

Researchers have examined how social and economic factors, such as level of education and general knowledge of Ebola, might contribute to 'high-risk behaviors' that may bring individuals into contact with potentially infected animals. A focus on geographical locations with high concentrations of individuals at high-risk could help public health officials better target prevention and education resources. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/V1eTAmo

Review suggests 'parent-centred' approach to medical imaging can enhance emotional connection to the unborn baby during pregnancy

A systematic review of twenty-three studies suggests that, during pregnancy, expectant parents' feelings towards their unborn baby (fetus) can be positively enhanced by sonographers (specialist healthcare professionals who are trained to perform pregnancy ultrasound scans) making imaging examinations a truly parent-centred experience. Such an experience can allay feelings of anxiety and stress in the parents, helping them to feel more informed about the health and well-being of their unborn baby, and reassured of their emotional investment in the on-going pregnancy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7gDfb4B

Tiffany Haddish, Aries Spears accused of molesting siblings in sexually explicit skits, lawsuit says

A woman and her younger brother have accused comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears in a new lawsuit of grooming them when they were children and coercing them into filming sexually explicit skits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zldNUDv

Inhibiting key metabolic enzyme shows promise against melanoma

Researchers have shown that inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme selectively kills melanoma cells and stops tumor growth. The findings could lead to a new class of drugs to selectively treat melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B4gVre5

Putin won't attend Gorbachev's funeral due to scheduling constraints

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday because of schedule constraints, the Kremlin said Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/U7vBRln

Biden to give prime-time speech on the 'battle for the soul of the nation' in stepped-up attacks on Republicans

President Joe Biden will accuse Republicans of supporting an extreme MAGA ideology that threatens democracy in prime-time remarks Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Jle4j8S

Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast for first time

Taiwan’s military for the first time shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an islet off the Chinese coast on Thursday, after from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0OR2LF8

Abducted Pennsylvania girl is found over 150 miles away in Brooklyn with no shoes on, officials say

A 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was abducted early Wednesday was found over 150 miles away in Brooklyn with no shoes on, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fKilX3s

What is behind the recent deadly clashes in Baghdad?

Iraq descended into deadly street clashes as followers of powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr traded fire with security forces and fellow Shiite Muslim militias. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/V7fSpuL

Evacuation order telling residents to leave L.A. was broadcast on TV 'in error,' authorities say

An evacuation order telling residents to leave Los Angeles immediately was accidentally broadcast on television Wednesday, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jIdLcHN

Toxic algae bloom kills off fish around San Francisco Bay

Rotting carcasses of striped bass, bat rays and other fish have been washing up on the shores of the San Francisco Bay Area in recent days, after a toxic algae bloom spread across the area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7VpFIRu

This is not your Disney childhood's genie in a bottle movie — it's much, much better

'Three Thousand Years of Longing' is an Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton love letter to romance, stories and wishes. This is not your Disney childhood's genie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NJgf4lM