Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases
More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YQWYDI
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Hong Kong embarks on mass virus testing amid criticism
Half a million people have signed up to be tested but there are doubts and distrust over the scheme. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EIwDRe
Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DhBl7V
BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history
The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvhuS4
JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears
A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jD5MoF
Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxexCt
Saudi king sacks defence officials
Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34RIkzx
Antibody blockade effective in treatment of severe COVID-19
Researchers find an overlap in the pathogenesis of cytokine release syndrome and COVID-19, and show that the symptoms of both can be alleviated by IL-6 signaling blockade. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31HsUfi
Warning - COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands
COVID-19 risk in the British Virgin Islands is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to the British Virgin Islands. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3jwfHwc
Cheng Lei: Australian anchor on Chinese TV detained in China
Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked as a news presenter for government run CGTN in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32J9qpR
Strokes in babies are surprisingly common; here's how the body rushes to the rescue
New research is shedding light on the development of the brain's immune defenses - and how those defenses respond to strokes that strike one in 4,000 babies in the first month of life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/351qTgn
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People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams or groups. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31KuFIN
Cells can remain functional despite damage to mitochondria
Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells and play an important role in providing energy for normal function of the tissues in our body. Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondria. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QFzYmp
Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EUBUET
Intelligent software tackles plant cell jigsaw puzzle
Scientists have developed a machine learning-based algorithm to study the morphogenesis of plants at a cellular level. So far it was impossible to solve this evolving and changing puzzle. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gHTRnt
Pranab Mukherjee: Former president of India dies after Covid diagnosis
Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DjLCAw
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34PT3L8
Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested
Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide was depicted in a film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxXsbp
Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine
President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN5eNG
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jyfokv
French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave
A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DepveJ
China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions
Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jmkJey
India accuses China of 'border violation'
China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBnjPB
Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal
The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVboK8
Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent
More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ET2wpK
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution
It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3baM8wW
Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QEtapm
Coronavirus: India surpasses US for highest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases
The 78,761 new cases reported on Sunday is the largest number for a day anywhere in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxBEuv
Portland clashes: Chad Wolf blames city Democrat officials over street 'chaos'
Acting US homeland security secretary says politicians have let protests turn into "lawlessness and chaos". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31HD7IU
Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pays emotional tribute
"The ancestors spoke through him," says Ryan Coogler in a long and loving tribute to the star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b7IHay
Lebanon: Mustapha Adib front-runner for PM after Beirut blast
The government quit this month following an explosion in the capital that killed at least 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32COvoB
Alaphilippe wins Tour de France stage in sprint
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QFcYEg
Girl thrown into air by kite in Taiwan
The three-year-old escaped with minor injuries after being lifted into the air by a gust of wind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Mne5V
Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QzYB3W
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga
The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bc7Kch
U.S. Will Revive Global Virus-Hunting Effort Ended Last Year
By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. AND THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/34JAF6w
French spying: Senior army officer investigated
The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b84vTg
Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge
The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b85nYh
Split emerges among top male tennis players
Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b843EF
Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk
Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtErFm
Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge
An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31IAu9L
Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament
Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtFxRq
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash
One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCehzz
Dermatology Has a Problem With Skin Color
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/34N0XVC
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest
A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YHv64L
Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal
John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hH6uQR
US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings
Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31E157G
Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest
The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
Covid warning as a million students set for uni return
Sending more than a million students back to university could spark second Covid wave, say lecturers. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3lxhZwz
Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists
A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b5onXc
Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists
A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b5onXc
March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'
The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Een3t
Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report
A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YK58xE
Coronavirus: Secondary schools to move to rota system if virus cases rise
The number of pupils attending each day could be limited in England in areas with rising infections. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3lriKHJ
FOX NEWS: Media's COVID-19 hypocrisy exposed: Scolds RNC crowd, celebrates mass protesting
Media's COVID-19 hypocrisy exposed: Scolds RNC crowd, celebrates mass protesting Reaction and analysis from Alex Berenson, former New York Times reporter and author of 'Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and Lockdowns,' and Phil Kerpen, president of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.
FOX NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel on KFC canceling 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid COVID fears
Dr. Marc Siegel on KFC canceling 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid COVID fears Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel, author of the new book 'COVID: The Politics of Fear and Power of Science,' joins the debate on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'
Elon Musk demonstrated a Neuralink brain implant in a live pig
A pig named Gertrude demonstrated a working Neuralink brain implant for the first time, and Elon Musk says the next step is to move into human trials soon from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/31DMQ2T
Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk
More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attacks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMpdmG
Which OCD treatment works best? New brain study could lead to more personalized choices
New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them - something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study suggests the possibility of predicting which of two types of therapy will help people with OCD: One that exposes them to the subject of their obsessive thoughts and behaviors, or one that focuses on stress reduction and problem-solving. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32z0qUp
Amateur drone videos could aid in natural disaster damage assessment
It wasn't long after Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast Thursday that people began flying drones to record the damage and posting videos on social media. Those videos are a precious resource, say researchers who are working on ways to use them for rapid damage assessment. By using artificial intelligence, the researchers are developing a system that can automatically identify buildings and make an initial determination of whether they are damaged and how serious that damage might be. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3joNCXl
Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43
US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer, his family say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DcZ2ya
Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists
A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b5onXc
Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US
Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ
Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FfZuC
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN8etf
Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5
Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India
Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJnfDw
Infants in households with very low food security may have greater obesity risk
Infants from households reporting very low 'food security,' a measure of access to adequate and healthy meals, tend to weigh more than those from households with relatively high food security. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34IxKLt
Tungsten isotope helps study how to armor future fusion reactors
Researchers working with tungsten to armor the inside of future fusion reactors had some surprising results when looking at the probability of contamination. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31FcFj8
How Neanderthals adjusted to climate change
Climate change occurring shortly before their disappearance triggered a complex change in the behavior of late Neanderthals in Europe: they developed more complex tools, suggests new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lti58z
How bacteria adhere to fiber in the gut
Researchers have revealed a new molecular mechanism by which bacteria adhere to cellulose fibers in the human gut. Thanks to two different binding modes, they can withstand the shear forces in the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31B6cFG
Failures of Germany's largest cliff coast sensed by seismometers
In a study carried out over more than two years, scientists were able to draw a new and surprisingly detailed picture of coastal cliff failure activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jsL8Yf
Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas
The category four storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the region before it was downgraded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jj1S43
Trump’s speech: From ‘criteria met’ to ‘falsehoods and lies’
This is what happened when four strangers came together to watch President Trump's address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Bw1W5
Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'
A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hzUwZy
Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'
A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hzUwZy
Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, to resign for health reasons
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, officials from his party say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAWtnb
RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream
Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uECcB
UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya
BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH20ma
Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage
A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyqjOG
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3loGTP9
Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US
It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YGdV3s
Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk
Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hAR9Bn
Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk
Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hAR9Bn
Scientists target coronavirus immunity puzzle
There's to be a new effort to understand how the immune system responds to Covid-19. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3gxqGDH
Scientists target coronavirus immunity puzzle
There's to be a new effort to understand how the immune system responds to Covid-19. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3gxqGDH
Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBnlGh
Antiviral used to treat cat coronavirus also works against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers are preparing to launch clinical trials of a drug used to cure a deadly disease caused by a coronavirus in cats that they expect will also be effective as a treatment for humans against COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jdM0jg
Genetics of the tree of life
Baobab trees can live for more than a thousand years and provide food, livestock fodder, medicinal compounds, and raw materials. Scientists counted the significant tree's chromosomes -- information critical for conservation, agricultural improvement, and further genetic work. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31BVrDf
Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women, study finds
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31x7Gkn
Children notice race several years before adults want to talk about it
Adults in the United States believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking with them about race, even though some infants are aware of race and preschoolers may have already developed racist beliefs, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YCjboI
Hubble maps giant halo around Andromeda Galaxy
In a landmark study, scientists using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have mapped the immense halo of gas enveloping the Andromeda galaxy, our nearest large galactic neighbor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32vhHOh
Microbes working together multiply biomass conversion possibilities
Non-edible plants are a promising alternative to crude oil, but their heterogenous composition can be a challenge to producing high yields of useful products. Scientists have developed a platform that combines different microorganisms that can make a dramatic difference. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31zyLTV
Researchers develop a fast, accurate, low-cost COVID-19 test
A new low-cost diagnostic test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quickly delivers accurate results without the need for sophisticated equipment, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EKbF4g
Single-use N95 respirators can be decontaminated and used again, study finds
N95 respirators, which are widely worn by health care workers treating patients with COVID-19 and are designed to be used only once, can be decontaminated effectively and used up to three times, scientists report. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lpRidn
First Scotland deaths after positive test for six weeks
Two deaths of people who tested positive in the last 28 days have been recorded - the first fatalities since 16 July. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YEaquu
India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe
There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four have contracted the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3jgB1pc
Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting
The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32xnJOr
TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms
Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tqnVo
RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins
The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32vfnql
Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives
Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yq529
India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe
There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgB1pc
Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers
Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rg6ZW
Brenton Tarrant: Christchurch gunman given life term without parole
The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people in two mosques in New Zealand last year "inhuman". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xQg78
NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting
After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EG5VYV
UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning
Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b1oymr
Flu: Why we still need to worry about it this winter
Drive-through vaccination clinics and extra staff are being considered for England's biggest flu vaccination programme. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Qve31j
UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning
Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b1oymr
Flu: Why we still need to worry about it this winter
Drive-through vaccination clinics and extra staff are being considered for England's biggest flu vaccination programme. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Qve31j
Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named
Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u8YN4
Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate
The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34CEE4A
Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise
Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jh4GP1
India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'
Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YD7U7y
Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack
Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hDFQIY
Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop
Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsJogS
Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay
Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b6FLuH
Overlooked 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in seizures
Molecules known as tRNAs are often overlooked in studies of disease processes. Researchers have found that a mutation in a tRNA gene called n-Tr20 -- expressed only in the brain -- can disrupt the landscape of entire cells, leading to chain reactions that alter brain function and behavior. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32tolo3
Why Does the Coronavirus Hit Men Harder? A New Clue
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3jcLtOs
Jacob Blake: 'Three shot' during third night of Wisconsin unrest
People are protesting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sfhjf
Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic to address appeal judges directly
The former Bosnian Serb commander is appealing against his conviction for genocide over Srebrenica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CXtFr4
Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies
No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32pP595
Christchurch shooting: Grief, defiance as victims confront gunman
Almost 100 survivors and relatives of victims confronted Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FVvLc9
Usain Bolt: Jamaican sprinter tests positive for coronavirus
Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgXfHK
Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus
Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leader appears well and in charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FVdTOB
RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump
The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV116s
Jacob Blake shooting: 'I'm not sad. I'm not sorry. I'm angry'
Jacob Blake's sister says that she is numb after years of seeing black people shot by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aUVQDP
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long
One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gs3kiM
Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut
Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EAGGHL
Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister
Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgdTXT
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CYOYst
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CYOYst
Oral sex linked to vaginal condition bacterial vaginosis
Researchers explored what effect mouth bacteria have on microbes that live and grow in the vagina. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31spHA6
Building mechanical memory boards using origami
Origami can be used to create mechanical, binary switches, and researchers report the fabrication of such a paper device, using the Kresling pattern, that can act as a mechanical switch. By putting several together on a single platform, the investigators built a functioning mechanical memory board. They found that oscillating the platform up and down at a certain speed will cause it to flip, or switch, between its two stable states. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lj1aWh
Oral sex linked to vaginal condition bacterial vaginosis
Researchers explored what effect mouth bacteria have on microbes that live and grow in the vagina. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31spHA6
RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night
The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jg6esI
Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community
A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvBmCL
Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles
The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3je8fp5
Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines
The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jif6Ox
US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government
Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CZy8d1
Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons
Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34F18Su
Australia fires: Similar or worse disasters 'will happen again'
After a disaster "not seen in Australia in recorded history", an inquiry makes dozens of recommendations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32qlXP5
RNC 2020: Black speakers praise Trump and reject Democrats
A series of African-American speakers reject Democratic claims that President Trump is racist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r8sid
Heads want to know if masks allowed in school
Head teachers in England want clarification over whether staff or pupils can wear masks in school. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3aPCm3m
5 takeaways from day 1 of the RNC
The theme of the first night of the Republican National Convention was “America, Land of Promise,” a hopeful message belied by speeches that warned of impending national collapse if Donald Trump isn’t reelected in November. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/31rGL9w
Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy
The social media giant is preparing legal action to challenge Bangkok's pressure to block the group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QnIQgk
Trump: US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay
President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34umphP
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine
US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YzvHWa
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine
US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YzvHWa
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine
US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YzvHWa
Coronavirus: One in eight hospital cases were 'caught on-site'
Researchers looked at more than 1,500 coronavirus cases in hospitals at the peak of its spread. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j821Ht
Coronavirus: One in eight hospital cases were 'caught on-site'
Researchers looked at more than 1,500 coronavirus cases in hospitals at the peak of its spread. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j821Ht
Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'
A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EoAKSb
Optical illusions explained in a fly's eyes
Why people perceive motion in some static images has mystified not only those who view these optical illusions but neuroscientists who have tried to explain the phenomenon. Now neuroscientists have found some answers in the eyes of flies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34wsBGe
Climate change and land use are accelerating soil erosion by water
Soil loss due to water runoff could increase greatly around the world over the next 50 years due to climate change and intensive land cultivation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jfNx8x
Advanced biofuels show real promise for replacing some fossil fuels
A new study predicted significant climate benefits stemming from the use of advanced biofuel technologies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32qQcVW
In one cancer therapy, two halves are safer than a whole
Splitting one type of cancer drug in half and delivering the pieces separately to cancer cells could reduce life-threatening side effects and protect healthy, non-cancerous cells, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3go8FHH
People can make better choices when it benefits others
People are better at learning and decision-making when trying to avoid harm to others, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQEMyI
Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'
A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EoAKSb
RNC 2020: Trump warns Republican convention of ‘rigged election’
He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims mail-in ballots could lead to voter fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CZii20
Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay
A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlLvqT
Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future
Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31o4LKE
Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops
Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QsGgpf
Machines rival expert analysis of stored red blood cell quality
Once outside the body, stored blood begins degrading until, by day 42, they're no longer usable. Until now, assessing its quality has required laborious microscopic examination by human experts. A new study reveals two methodologies that combine machine learning and state-of-the-art imaging to automate the process and eliminate human bias. If standardized, it could ensure more consistent, accurate assessments, with increased efficiency and better patient outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jaEFkl
Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients
Yoga postures and breathing could help patients with atrial fibrillation manage their symptoms, according to new research. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. One in four middle-aged adults in Europe and the US will develop the condition, which causes 20-30% of all strokes and increases the risk of death by 1.5-fold in men and 2-fold in women. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQm8qw
East Antarctic melting hotspot identified
Ice is melting at a surprisingly fast rate underneath Shirase Glacier Tongue in East Antarctica due to the continuing influx of warm seawater into the Lützow-Holm Bay. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FPsIlL
Kenosha shooting: US police shooting of black man sparks protests
Protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot a black man many times in the back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QncqTj
Notice of Change to Research and Related Other Project Information (Pilot and Feasibility Program) Instructions for RFA-DK-20-002: NIDDK Centers for Diabetes Translation Research (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Notice NOT-DK-20-044 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts from NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) https://ift.tt/2CXFXQo
Israeli youths unearth 1,100-year-old gold coins from Abbasid era
Volunteers at an archaeological dig find 425 coins, enough to buy a mansion when they were buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EbT94T
Belarus detains opposition figures after Minsk mass rally
The latest detentions come amid a border row with neighbouring Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jatwjK
Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter
The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPuYou
Kellyanne Conway: Key moments from her White House career
The president's adviser has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YKU3wj
What to Feed Your Family When the Power Goes Out
When a big storm or other natural disaster knocks out the power or makes it hard to leave your house for a few days, what to feed your family becomes a major concern. The food experts at Consumer... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NFunw5
BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one
Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FSnRjT
South Korea on brink of nationwide virus outbreak, officials warn
The country held up as a model for its response to Covid-19 is facing a dangerous new surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nwpqz
Sonia Gandhi to step down as leader of India's Congress party
She has asked the Congress party to elect a new leader following a letter by a group of dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qkkowq
Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat
French police made 148 arrests following riots in the capital after Paris St-Germain's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8xxad
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says it is 'vitally important' children return to class
Boris Johnson says it would be far more damaging for a child's development for them to stay at home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j5jEHR
US allows emergency use of blood plasma treatment for coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31nRIJ7
Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man
A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoeIxt
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says it is 'vitally important' children return to class
Boris Johnson says it would be far more damaging for a child's development for them to stay at home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j5jEHR
US allows emergency use of blood plasma treatment for coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31nRIJ7
Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager
The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldehbu
Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser
Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32iWEhN
Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction
Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPaLiA
US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31nRIJ7
Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7drLr
Coronavirus: 'I became alcoholic during lockdown'
Chris McLone's story is far from unique, say addiction specialists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j48KlC
Eilat rape allegations: Tel Aviv covers over Peeping Toms beach mural
The Israeli city paints over an old mural amid heightened awareness of sexual violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aOFs7G
Coronavirus: Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union
Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3gmDm01
Coronavirus: 'I became alcoholic during lockdown'
Chris McLone's story is far from unique, say addiction specialists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j48KlC
Belarus opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban
Tens of thousands gather in Minsk, as pressure on President Lukashenko shows no sign of easing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaBedF
California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster
US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster and released federal aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3laSvFj
Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney'
Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNiYns
Iran plane crash: Cockpit exchange recorded after missile hit Ukraine jet
All 176 people aboard a Ukrainian plane were killed when it was mistakenly downed by Iran in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j3a9Jh
Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown
The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34nFp1u
Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces sentencing hearing
Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people and wounding dozens more at two New Zealand mosques. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqBYmY
Miroslava Breach murder: Mexico jails man who ordered journalist's death
The man who ordered the killing of Miroslava Breach in 2017 receives rare 50-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QviBox
California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster
One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fcZE5
TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hkHhvu
Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?
President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34noTOT
Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year
The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMk8zA
US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use
Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yl3J0b
Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome
Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lrKpS
Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first
Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gjo8Je
'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'
Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsD1ck
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbkfWH
Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot
Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJtBb6
The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi
German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
Belarus: What lies behind the protests?
Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QjfD69
A new molecular guardian of intestinal stem cells
Researchers investigated how intestinal stem cells are controlled at the molecular level to remain stem cells or to develop into one of various intestinal cells. By studying mice lacking the protein IRF2, the researchers found a blunted regenerative response and an increased development of immature Paneth cells upon intestinal inflammation and infection. These findings help clarify the molecular biology of intestinal stem cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EheA4q
Coronavirus: Missing school is worse than virus for children - Whitty
England's chief medical officer says reopening classrooms carries an "incredibly small" risk to pupils. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j25J5p
Coronavirus pandemic: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO
The UN health body says there is some evidence teenagers can infect others in the same way as adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31kCe91
Masked Singer Australia suspended after seven crew test positive for Covid-19
The Australian version's entire production team, including celebrities, are now in self-isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqaWMk
Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised
President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3geRnwI
Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa
Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ykj6WH
Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko
Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EmODQC
ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas
Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FR5JXL
Coronavirus will be with us forever, Sage scientist warns
Sir Mark Walport says, unlike smallpox, coronavirus will not be eradicated by vaccination. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EtQjrn
Surface deep: Light-responsive top layer of plastic film induces movement
Scientists show that only a thin, topmost layer of the light-dependent azobenzene-containing plastic film needs to be light-sensitive, rather than the entire film, opening up new ways to potentially reduce production costs and revolutionize its use. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hpRkzu
Bioluminescent tag to detect DNA break repair
A new bioluminescent reporter that tracks DNA double stranded break (DSB) repair in cells has been developed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Enp1Dl
Long-acting, injectable drug could strengthen efforts to prevent, treat HIV
Scientists have developed an injectable drug that blocks HIV from entering cells. They say the new drug potentially offers long-lasting protection from the infection with fewer side effects. The drug, which was tested in non-human primates, could eventually replace or supplement components of combination drug 'cocktail' therapies currently used to prevent or treat the virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3goea9g
Coronavirus will be with us forever, Sage scientist warns
Sir Mark Walport says, unlike smallpox, coronavirus will not be eradicated by vaccination. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EtQjrn
Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted?
Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmwFMz
Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West
Residents in Oldham, parts of Blackburn and Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/32i7DYC
Oleandrin, touted as COVID-19 cure, has no scientific support
The extract from a highly toxic plant is being promoted by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, despite no scientific evidence that it is effective in treating or preventing COVID-19. Yahoo News Medical Contributor Dr. Dara Kass explains why that's dangerous. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3aL6XPD
Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term
Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life prison sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YolgV0
Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West
Residents in Oldham, parts of Blackburn and Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/32i7DYC
Coronavirus hospitals converted back to leisure centres
Improvement works under way on tennis courts and an athletics track with plans to reopen in October. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j8DJgf
Coronavirus hospitals converted back to leisure centres
Improvement works under way on tennis courts and an athletics track with plans to reopen in October. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j8DJgf
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64
Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34okoDG
Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iJRyB
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany
The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34qIptV
Singer Mika on raising money for Lebanon
Mika, born in Beirut, is hosting a virtual concert to raise money for Lebanon after the the devastating explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6iaPl
Electron movements in liquid measured in super-slow motion
Electrons are able to move within molecules, for example when they are excited from outside or in the course of a chemical reaction. For the first time, scientists have now succeeded in studying the first few dozen attoseconds of this electron movement in a liquid. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FLPICf
Japanese airline ANA trials germ-busting 'elbow doorknob'
Airplane toilets may have a reputation for being a germ haven, but ANA is hoping to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lumFW
Mali's coup is cheered at home but upsets neighbours
Crowds cheered the ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta but regional allies are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5tmvH
How likely are you to be infected by the coronavirus on a flight?
Hard evidence on the risks of in-flight transmission of coronavirus is scarce, but what we know suggests that flying may be less risky than other activities such as eating out or going to the pub from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/34jXoG1
Libya crisis: Rival authorities announce ceasefire
The announcement for a nation riven by violence since 2011 is hailed by the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34jH2NJ
Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns for attending golf dinner
Dara Calleary had been in post for a month after Barry Cowen was sacked over a drink-driving scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l7WEcS
Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier
The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328IS1i
Belarus strikes must continue and grow, opposition leader says
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's plea comes as allies are being questioned by prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32bu4ih
China floods: World's biggest dam nears capacity
Record floods hit China's Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River with millions of people affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EhYoQ1
Joe Biden's speech: 'Lots of sweetness and light'
A Trump voter and three Biden voters react to the former vice-president's nomination speech together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gos4IM
Brayden Harrington: Joe Biden and the boy with the stutter
Teenager Brayden Harrington delivers the "speech of the night" at the Democratic convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQDaoz
Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint
Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34l03PG
Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention
The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yi4PJR
Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands'
The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ErKzOQ
Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread
It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIdqY
News publishers fight tech giants for better deals
Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l3RPl1
Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape
Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32f7yoP
DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden
Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aL8XHG
DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness
The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31du1Dg
Blood clots and lung injuries found in patients who have died of COVID-19
A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32aIGyp
Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany
Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXi3nm
Female Iraqi activist killed in Basra as gunmen target protesters
The killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YiAbAp
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend asks fans to find his first car
The Indian cricket legend says he misses his Maruti 800 and 'would like to get it back'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325IbWw
Pediatrics Group Offers ‘Long Overdue’ Apology for Racist Past
By BY EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3l0z01X
China clamps down on over-eating influencers
The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDSrcm
Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'
A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhEzj8
Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur
The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghGDxs
Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did?
The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E95WVz
Linda Nolan and Bill Turnbull urge public not to delay cancer checks
Singer Linda Nolan and presenter Bill Turnbull urge people not to put off seeking important checks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3aFZiln
Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump
On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E8Q9pM
Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase
TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite the family’s request. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaZNoU
Linda Nolan and Bill Turnbull urge public not to delay cancer checks
Singer Linda Nolan and presenter Bill Turnbull urge people not to put off seeking important checks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3aFZiln
QAnon: Trump lauds bizarre conspiracy theory
The president said he did not know much about the online group, except that its adherents like him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FAOglX
DNC 2020: Kamala Harris savages Trump 'failure of leadership'
The California senator accepts the vice-presidential nomination with an attack on the US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/329hyjh
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'
Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital after falling ill on a flight, his spokeswoman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hfdTXo
Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'
The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yj0033
Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law
Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8oasF
Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6XOqP
Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest
Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l41xng
Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy
New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q9O4fO
Sustained planetwide storms may have filled lakes, rivers on ancient Mars
A new study is helping scientists piece together the ancient climate of Mars by revealing how much rainfall and snowmelt filled its lake beds and river valleys 3.5 billion to 4 billion years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/326e4hz
Liquid sulfur changes shape and goes critic under pressure
Scientists have found the proof for a liquid-to-liquid transition in sulfur and of a new kind of critical point ending this transition. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Yihfl1
Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'
Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWIs6N
Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'
A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YhEzj8
Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?
Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323Ui6h
US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee
Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YaUi35
Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister
The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ya48m8
A-levels U-turn: Medical schools call for places cap to be lifted
Courses are expected to be over-subscribed after students' A-level results are upgraded. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Q5Q4We
A-levels U-turn: Medical schools call for places cap to be lifted
Courses are expected to be over-subscribed after students' A-level results are upgraded. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Q5Q4We
Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful
How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aES10
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbkfWH
Belarus on the brink: What now?
After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7xDuH
Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'
An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4IRDs
Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth
Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMHQP0
Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed
Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ef7v44
Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia
The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5S0uv
Coronavirus: Care homes ask for insurance cost help
One care operator in Scarborough had an insurance quote at 880% more than their current premium. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34ecQ6G
Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'
The health watchdog visited to Basildon University Hospital over a whistleblower's patient safety fears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3aGvTrh
Coronavirus: Care homes ask for insurance cost help
One care operator in Scarborough had an insurance quote at 880% more than their current premium. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34ecQ6G
Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'
The health watchdog visited to Basildon University Hospital over a whistleblower's patient safety fears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3aGvTrh
Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQb6V6
Beirut blast: Born without a father
Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ye1bAM
Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'
Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CIi0MS
Smart AI makes all kinds of shapes on its own
POSTECH research team develops an artificial neural network system that recommends plastic molding process conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DXhfAh
Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms
Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iS0epJ
Potential and constraints of reforestation for climate mitigation
A recent study showed that practical considerations, beyond where trees could be planted, may limit the climate change mitigation potential of reforestation. Hence, there is a need to understand how these constraints operate to inform climate policies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iUs19a
Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'
Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CIi0MS
Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims
The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4vZho
North American cold-climate forests are already absorbing less carbon, study shows
Trees are one of humans' biggest allies in the fight against climate change, soaking up around 30% of the carbon we pump into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuel. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/315KIAH
New research will improve early warning of devastating megastorms
Scientific research will make it easier to predict the path of some of the world's most powerful storms, enabling communities to better protect themselves from severe flooding. A new study has found that land surface conditions frequently affect the direction and intensity of mesoscale convective systems after they have formed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34drhrt
Climate change mitigation not the primary motivator in regenerative ranching
Regenerative ranching, a holistic approach to managing grazing lands, enhances ranchers' adaptive capacity and socioeconomic well-being while also providing an opportunity to mitigate climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ya3ipk
Targeted therapy combination effective for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF mutations
In a Phase II trial a combination targeted therapy achieved a 51% overall response rate in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and BRAF V600E mutations. This is the first prospective study for this group of patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/317NlC5
Findings refute idea of monarchs' migration mortality as major cause of population decline
Research shows that the decline in the monarchs' overwintering numbers is not due to an increase in the deaths of monarchs during the migration. The main determinant of yearly variation in overwintering population size is the size of the summer monarch butterfly population. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kUDMhK
Penguins are Aussies: Or are they Kiwis?
Researchers sequenced the genomes of all 18 recognized species of penguin to assemble a family tree, showing that the largest of the penguins - king and emperor - split off from all other penguins not long after penguins arose 22 million years ago in Australia and New Zealand. Other penguins diversified after Drake's Passage opened, revving up the circumpolar current and allowing penguins to spread throughout the southern hemisphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3h7rGiW
Coronavirus: 'It's not how I thought maternity leave would be'
New parents call on the government for extra support and extended leave due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2DT4mao
Coronavirus: 'It's not how I thought maternity leave would be'
New parents call on the government for extra support and extended leave due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2DT4mao
Measuring social networks of young adults with autism
While social isolation is a core challenge associated with autism, researchers have laid the groundwork to show how interpersonal relationships, and the resources they provide, could impact autistic youth's adult outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31VMaVq
Postmenopausal women at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, review suggests
A new review suggests that following menopause, women are at higher risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/314Jfu9
Antibiotics associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its subtypes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CzJTqc
Autism-cholesterol link
A new study identifies a subtype of autism arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3g7VvP5
New findings could help scientists tame damaging heat bursts in fusion reactors
Physicists have discovered a new trigger for edge localized modes (ELMs) -- instabilities that can halt fusion reactions and damage the tokamaks that house such reactions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y8iF1m
Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe
Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3aObD
US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women
A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315tJ1p
With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs
The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Efhfel
Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar
The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8GIot
Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323rMBI
NHS cannabis guidelines challenged in court
The family of three-year-old Charlie Hughes is bringing a judicial review against NICE guidance. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EgTjas
Restrictions on laxative sales in the UK to stop misuse
Under-18s will not be able to buy them and packs will carry warnings laxatives do not help weight loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YbuZOz
NHS cannabis guidelines challenged in court
The family of three-year-old Charlie Hughes is bringing a judicial review against NICE guidance. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EgTjas
Restrictions on laxative sales in the UK to stop misuse
Under-18s will not be able to buy them and packs will carry warnings laxatives do not help weight loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YbuZOz
Findings of Research Misconduct
Notice NOT-OD-20-165 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts from NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) https://ift.tt/2E0bYb0
In pictures: Belarus rocked by anti-government protests
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets amid anger over a disputed election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMdBI2
Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE
Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g94Vtn
Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings
The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PXsJ8X
Colombia offers reward after eight young partygoers killed
Gunmen shot dead the youths at a party in Nariño province, an area where drug gangs are active. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h4e4op
Thai protests: Thousands join rally in Bangkok
The anti-government rally in Bangkok is thought to be the biggest in the country for six years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E857vN
More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed
More than 100,000 people in the UK have already signed up to take part in future NHS trials. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3l2jqDg
More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed
More than 100,000 people in the UK have already signed up to take part in future NHS trials. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3l2jqDg
Simple technique could help find microplastics inside the human body
Researchers have developed a method of detecting microplastics in human tissue samples to help investigate the impact of plastic pollution on the body from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/3h5Ff2a
We must think globally not nationalistically to beat the coronavirus
The response to the 2009 flu pandemic was blighted by nationalistic government action. We can’t let it happen again – the coronavirus is a global problem that needs a global solution from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2Fq2VAo
'Hottest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C
A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34e1lMe
What if ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Closer Than Scientists Thought?
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3kReBfI
Are pets at risk of getting covid-19 and can they spread it to people?
Cats and dogs are susceptible to catching covid-19 and could potentially spread it to people, meaning we should really extend social distancing rules to pets from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/3kUJKPk
Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this'
Belarusian media figures tell the BBC how their lives have been turned upside down during the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kPd2it
Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests
Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3euKz
Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak
State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310eQNG
The medical school trying to become anti-racist
Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3avWKXd
USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office
Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3116aXg
Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'
They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQsqJN
The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding
An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kR0pU3
Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?
Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YNkPV
The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi
German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
The medical school trying to become anti-racist
Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3avWKXd
Israel and UAE launch direct phone links after historic accord
The two countries' foreign ministers hold a telephone call following a deal to normalise relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31WrPiL
Coronavirus: Public Health England 'to be replaced'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new body this week, according to the Sunday Telegraph. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kLUWOx
Coronavirus: Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns
Some 86% said that, until a vaccine is found, workers should decide whether to return to the office. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PXkl9O
Coronavirus: Test for Covid-19 T cells immunity developed
The test has identified past infection even when an antibodies test is negative, scientists say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31Zve02
Coronavirus: Shielding paused for 130,000 in Wales
People with certain health conditions had been advised to stay indoors since March. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hcNPMw
Coronavirus: Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns
Some 86% said that, until a vaccine is found, workers should decide whether to return to the office. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PXkl9O
Coronavirus: Test for Covid-19 T cells immunity developed
The test has identified past infection even when an antibodies test is negative, scientists say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31Zve02
Coronavirus: Shielding paused for 130,000 in Wales
People with certain health conditions had been advised to stay indoors since March. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hcNPMw
Jessica McCaskill beats Cecilia Braekhus to become undisputed world welterweight champion
Jessica McCaskill hands Cecilia Braekhus her first professional defeat in a huge upset to become the undisputed world welterweight champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313rYSp
Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops' criticism of corruption and abuse
A government minister accuses the Church leaders of joining groups seeking "to manufacture crises". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJx24e
India rape: Two men arrested for 13-year-old's rape and murder
Police deny the family's account that the girl's eyes had been gouged during the ordeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qafr9z
Thai protests: Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand reforms
Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand a revised constitution and reform of the monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQgVnm
Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up
The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31TLqAd
Man City 1-3 Lyon: Lyon stun Man City in Champions League
Manchester City's Champions League dream is over for another year as Lyon stun Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 to reach the semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DV7cvm
Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives'
After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PV4CYu
Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital
The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xdzq4
Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko
President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DZAjh9
Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen
The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iIcDMX
Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children
After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYjHc4
Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment
The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKkXOd
Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party
Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afsIGJ
Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence
Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLFuBL
Coronavirus: Ten African innovations to help tackle Covid-19
Coronavirus has inspired Africans to create a wide range of inventions to help fight the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31SU81u
MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket
India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/344g9gy
Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland
The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asRKCH
China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FvvQmV
Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?
What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKDMz0
Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark
A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ZJ1Xi
Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests
The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNaWQ7
Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers
Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31WmuYG
Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'
The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFgcW5
Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'
The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1ab3x
Obesity Raises the Risk of Death From Covid-19 Among Men
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2PRegeX
'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water
One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345sS2v
Trump visits brother in New York hospital
"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30XQ94w
VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h0ilJw
Parents urged to stay up-to-date with children's vaccinations
Vaccinations are continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E7T7dW
Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality
A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ashRcO
Coronavirus: Test, trace and the curse of the 0300 phone number
England's test and trace system changed tack this week, as national teams struggle to find cases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3iCzOIk
'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus
The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y20MkN
VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past
Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKK4jD
Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'
The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKHg65
How a BBC show helped shape Africa
The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKHdqV
The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence
Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLc0UK
Coronavirus: Test, trace and the curse of the 0300 phone number
England's test and trace system changed tack this week, as national teams struggle to find cases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3iCzOIk
Parents urged to stay up-to-date with children's vaccinations
Vaccinations are continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E7T7dW
Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike
Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3apzCJz
Coronavirus cases stable across most of England
A survey by the Office for National Statistics suggests fewer than 0.05% of the population has the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30SYxlR
When Will Long-Term Care Facilities Reopen to Visitors?
By BY PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CpGt9p
Check your testicles, Greg Rutherford says after finding lump
The Olympian was eventually told he has cysts and now wants other men to "take it seriously". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3asD3iL
Check your testicles, Greg Rutherford says after finding lump
The Olympian was eventually told he has cysts and now wants other men to "take it seriously". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3asD3iL
New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days
The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kI5Og1
Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks
The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XZv4F0
Fast food consumption is on the rise among US children and adolescents
Children in the US gain an average of 14 per cent of their daily calories from fast food – up from about 11 per cent a decade ago – according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2DKoGL0
Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400
The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ao5fDk
Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gW4Vy5
Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deals for 90 million virus vaccine doses
The vaccines are being developed by the pharmaceutical company Janssen and US biotech firm Novavax. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kCvdb0
Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deals for 90 million virus vaccine doses
The vaccines are being developed by the pharmaceutical company Janssen and US biotech firm Novavax. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kCvdb0
'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest
The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PXj6XP
US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising
The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FqPpwF
FOX NEWS: In-N-Out is site of COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon
In-N-Out is site of COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon While still considered “active,” officials said none of the outbreaks still pose a risk to the public.
FOX NEWS: Biden and Harris propose nationwide mask mandate to fight coronavirus
Biden and Harris propose nationwide mask mandate to fight coronavirus Reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.
FOX NEWS: Texas mom who gave coronavirus to unborn baby waited 20 days to hold her for first time: report
Texas mom who gave coronavirus to unborn baby waited 20 days to hold her for first time: report A Texas mom who tested positive for COVID-19, gave the virus to her unborn daughter, and had to wait nearly three weeks before she could hold her, a Thursday report said.
The behavior of therapeutic antibodies in immunotherapy
Since the late 1990s, immunotherapy has been the frontline treatment against lymphomas where synthetic antibodies are used to stop the proliferation of cancerous white blood cells. However, in the more than 20 years since their use began, the molecular mechanisms that underlie this therapy are still little understood. For the first time, scientists have observed the interaction between therapeutic antibodies and their target protein. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gVlytZ
MS drug may be used to inhibit HIV infection and reduce latent reservoir
A multiple sclerosis drug may be used to block HIV infection and reduce the latent reservoir, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aokpZB
Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn
The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWgSnG
Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians
The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3alGrfg
Fewer hospital patients in Covid-19 hotspots
Hospital admissions are not rising despite increases in coronavirus cases, according to NHS England data. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YfRv9d
Fewer hospital patients in Covid-19 hotspots
Hospital admissions are not rising despite increases in coronavirus cases, according to NHS England data. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YfRv9d
Warning - COVID-19 in Kiribati
COVID-19 risk in Kiribati is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Kiribati . from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/31iP1Y0
Warning - COVID-19 in Montserrat
COVID-19 risk in Montserrat is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Montserrat. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3gFefXm
Warning - COVID-19 in Montenegro
COVID-19 risk in Montenegro is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Montenegro. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2DrIBOn
Warning - COVID-19 in Mongolia
COVID-19 risk in Mongolia is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Mongolia. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/31p8p5R
Warning - COVID-19 in Morocco
COVID-19 risk in Morocco is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Morocco. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3ibhF4g
Warning - COVID-19 in the Cook Islands
COVID-19 risk in the Cook Islands is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to the Cook Islands. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2XwHPqs
Warning - COVID-19 in Namibia
COVID-19 risk in Namibia is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Namibia. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/31qvO6T
Warning - COVID-19 in Mozambique
COVID-19 risk in Mozambique is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Mozambique. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3gxk3BW
Warning - COVID-19 in Grenada
COVID-19 risk in Grenada is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Grenada. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3gzKWoP
Warning - COVID-19 in Burma (Myanmar)
COVID-19 risk in Burma is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Burma. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2DGKhmU
Warning - COVID-19 in Burkina Faso
COVID-19 risk in Burkina Faso is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Burkina Faso. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3ketbhj
Warning - COVID-19 in Saint Lucia
COVID-19 risk in Saint Lucia is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Saint Lucia . from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2DEqyV0
Warning - COVID-19 in Syria
COVID-19 risk in Syria is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Syria. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3alqmpP
Warning - COVID-19 in Sint Maarten
COVID-19 risk in Sint Maarten is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Sint Maarten. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3fDoutM
Warning - COVID-19 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
COVID-19 risk in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2C7aV8g
Warning - COVID-19 in Belize
COVID-19 risk in Belize is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Belize. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/39YiHOg
Warning - COVID-19 in Turkmenistan
COVID-19 risk in Turkmenistan is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Turkmenistan. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2PBs253
Warning - COVID-19 in Tonga
COVID-19 risk in Tonga is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Tonga. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2XBqsEG
Warning - COVID-19 in the Solomon Islands
COVID-19 risk in the Solomon Islands is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to the Solomon Islands. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3fGBAGR
Warning - COVID-19 in Tuvalu
COVID-19 risk in Tuvalu is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Tuvalu. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/30yrseF
Warning - COVID-19 in the Bahamas
COVID-19 risk in the Bahamas is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to the Bahamas. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3ki7igO
Warning - COVID-19 in Afghanistan
COVID-19 risk in Afghanistan is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Afghanistan. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/2DC93ok
Breast screening women in their 40s 'could save lives'
But experts caution there are many other considerations, including cost and over-diagnosis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kHAxK8
Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote
Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DJZvbh
Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83
The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJDhHh
QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primary
Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iyQSiq
The Nation Wanted to Eat Out Again. Everyone Has Paid the Price.
By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3kBP0aF
Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan'
The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRPZ5N
The surprising ways little social interactions affect your health
Greeting neighbours or gossiping with a colleague can boost your health and well-being, but coronavirus lockdowns are putting that in jeopardy. Here’s how to stay connected from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/3fKGWk5
Three killed in Bangalore clashes over Prophet Muhammad post
Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33SBp98
'AeroNabs' promise powerful, inhalable protection against COVID-19
Scientists have devised a novel approach to halting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers engineered a completely synthetic, production-ready molecule that straitjackets the crucial SARS-CoV-2 machinery that allows the virus to infect our cells. In an aerosol formulation they tested, these molecules could be self-administered with a nasal spray or inhaler. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iBw8qz
Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden
Biden's choice breaks barriers as she's the first black and Asian-American woman on a presidential ticket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ao3xCc
Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery
Prosecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31LEhBF
Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business
The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Gmaxf
Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago'
It further dispels a myth that Indigenous Australians were solely hunter-gatherers, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fITo40
Coronavirus: Severe mental health problems rise amid pandemic
An NHS Confederation report predicts a 20% increase in demand for services in the coming months. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kAvnQf
Coronavirus: Exposure rate 'similar' in London and Stockholm
Antibody tests suggest similar exposure to the virus in the two capitals, despite different strategies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3h0IZ4U
Digital content on track to equal half 'Earth's mass' by 2245
As we use resources to power massive computer farms and process digital information, our technological progress is redistributing Earth's matter from physical atoms to digital information. Eventually, we will reach a point of full saturation, a period in our evolution in which digital bits will outnumber atoms on Earth, a world 'mostly computer simulated and dominated by digital bits and computer code,' according to a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fQ2P1E
Coronavirus: Severe mental health problems rise amid pandemic
An NHS Confederation report predicts a 20% increase in demand for services in the coming months. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kAvnQf
Coronavirus: Exposure rate 'similar' in London and Stockholm
Antibody tests suggest similar exposure to the virus in the two capitals, despite different strategies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3h0IZ4U
Coronavirus: France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand - leaving growers and producers at loggerheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEf1pA
Enoch Adeboye sexism row: Why the Nigerian pastor is popular
Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PKWcTO
Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?
The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kw0JYp
Health disparities among former NFL players
Among former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white players. The widest health gaps emerged between Black and white former NFL players. Black former players reported worse health outcomes in all five health categories, compared with their white peers. Presence of health disparities among former NLF players reflects the deep and pervasive nature of systemic inequities that persist even among elite athletes, study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Lbw90
Nanocrystals from recycled wood waste make carbon-fiber composites tougher
Researchers have used a natural plant product, called cellulose nanocrystals, to pin and coat carbon nanotubes uniformly onto the carbon-fiber composites. The researchers said their prescribed method is quicker than conventional methods and also allows the designing of carbon-fiber composites from the nanoscale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DUoM2a
Business travel identified as driver of economic growth
New research finds a direct link between a country's incoming business travel and the growth of new and existing industries. The findings support a Growth Lab hypothesis that moving 'knowhow' is critical to economic growth, and business travel plays a key part in that process. The research also raises new concerns about the economic implications of the international travel restrictions imposed to combat COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fMfZwE
Beirut explosion: 'Who could replace her?'
Sahar Fares, a firefighter medic, was called to the scene of a fire. She died in blast that followed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gHz6ZU
Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney
Wild weather on the New South Wales coast in Australia has blown waterfalls upstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30HSSiq
For Doctors of Color, Microaggressions Are All Too Familiar
By BY EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3gMZFgm
Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves Belarus as protests continue over Sunday's disputed elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG8w4b
Coronavirus: Australia's Northern Territory extends border restrictions for virus hotspots
The virus-free Northern Territory will continue to ban visitors from Victoria and New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XMgwbA
Hong Kong paper Apple Daily defiant after arrest
The pro-democracy paper vows to fight on after the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33MuCO3
Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAeJ32
Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kABVOH
What the rest of the world can learn from South Korea's COVID-19 response
As the world continues to closely monitor the newest coronavirus outbreak, the government of South Korea has been able to keep the disease under control without paralyzing the national health and economic systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31J2bhc
An ancient association? Crickets disperse seeds of early-diverging orchid Apostasia nipponica
A professor presents evidence of the apparently unusual seed dispersal system by crickets and camel crickets in Apostasia nipponica (Apostasioideae), acknowledged as an early-diverging lineage of Orchidaceae. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ixTjlh
Berlin murder: Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats
The expulsions are reportedly related to the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33LNFI9
Coronavirus and South Africa's toxic relationship with alcohol
A ban on drinking highlights a legacy of the country's racist past but threatens it economic future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fPwwQi
Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored?
After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAagNM
Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country
The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DOXwCc
'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen
The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dvyetd
India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane
Yuojin Yusuf was one of 190 passengers aboard an Air India Express plane that skidded and crashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31BAhnm
'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories
Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/33KR223
Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout
Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz1XBR
Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion
A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PTHUAl
Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches
Authorities have implemented a number of safety measures to keep visitors safe this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLId4i
Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade?
Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ir4Xi0
'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories
Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/33KR223
How boundaries become bridges in evolution
The mechanisms that make organisms locally fit and those responsible for change are distinct and occur sequentially in evolution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DvpVxv
Warning - COVID-19 in Vanuatu
COVID-19 risk in Vanuatu is unknown. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Vanuatu. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3gA70Q6
Whale migration: ‘Super rare’ whale encounter on the Great Barrier Reef
A dive instructor has recorded his ‘special moment’ with a humpback whale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xP1DK
FOX NEWS: Coronavirus cases jump 40% in US kids last month: report
Coronavirus cases jump 40% in US kids last month: report
Warning - COVID-19 in Oman
COVID-19 risk in Oman is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Oman. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/33ySepq
Warning - COVID-19 in Niger
COVID-19 risk in Niger is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Niger. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/31oF0st
Warning - COVID-19 in Nigeria
COVID-19 risk in Nigeria is high. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Nigeria. from Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health https://ift.tt/3gtADTj
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice
The rags-to-riches rise of a fiercely anti-Communist Hong Kong tycoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XH7Ind
Coronavirus: Little evidence of Covid transmission in schools, says Williamson
The education secretary says a study will downplay the risk of Covid in schools, ahead of reopenings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kr9UZT
Coronavirus: Little evidence of Covid transmission in schools, says Williamson
The education secretary says a study will downplay the risk of Covid in schools, ahead of reopenings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kr9UZT
Coronavirus: Australia records deadliest day but fewer new infections
An outbreak in Victoria has seen over 100 deaths in the past week, but new infections may be slowing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gW2f3T