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Neighborhood opportunities influence infant development and cognition

Researchers find that growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic opportunities has a positive impact on infants' brain activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CXYqeWN

Researchers find elementary age children experience more concussions during activities unrelated to sports

Researchers found that young children between the ages of 5 and 12 were more likely to experience a concussion from recreation and other non-sport activities, yet those injuries were not seen by specialists until days later compared with sports-related concussions in the same age group. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Np7Kien

Urban green and blue spaces are linked to less coronary artery calcification

Being near and having more exposure to urban green space and blue (water) space is linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age, which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease. The associations were more pronounced among Black individuals and those living in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status, with the strongest effects observed in Black individuals in economically deprived neighborhoods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xySigGP

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RVTKpJ

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rtQuhY6

Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6wK9LB

Clashes break out near German far-right conference

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6HTS5v

Cell division: Before commitment, a very long engagement

Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the appropriateness of its commitment by staying for many hours -- sometimes more than a day -- in a reversible intermediate state, according to a new discovery. Their revelation of this fundamental feature of biology includes details of its mechanisms and dynamics, which may inform the development of future therapies targeting cancers and other diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Y52hAZm

North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5NhzsK

Reward for fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ raised to $5m

Ruja Ignatova is wanted by the FBI for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VkpYL78

Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kCLXQhH

Night at the Museum actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nc9Vwa5

Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ndFgGQa

Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence

Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GtLhJs1

Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSAk94N

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1rrrl97v30o

Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giwSR4Y

Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3NXLhu

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian drone base

The warehouse seen in satellite images was used to launch Iranian-made Shahed drones and train people, Kyiv said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvykG53

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0KWtaLF

Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lu8k2WO

Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1YvTkm

Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56

The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fsl5jro

Tourist accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Pakistan

The man - who was visiting the Swat Valley - was pulled from a police station and beaten to death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BLpZuTf

Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjhL2bl

Ukrainian unit says frontline fighting 'difficult'

Units fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching "mass frontal attacks" on the key strategic town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6vwSJg

New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/89GtC70

AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0K4xCQ

Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VGL2Mpm

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen from BBC News https://ift.tt/gCTe51W

US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave

A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Pdx5N7

Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGZsxur

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AE4yuTe

Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match

Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apFB6of

Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4NRiPv5

People left dangling upside down on amusement park ride

Footage recorded by an eyewitness shows the moment people got stuck on a ride in Portland, Oregon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nRq6stm

Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap

Hamid Noury will return to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMsoZlt

Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdLhRTe

Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvuTLM7

The yuck factor counteracts sustainable laundry habits

Most people today would lean towards environmentally friendly life choices, but not at the expense of being clean. When it comes to our washing habits, the fear of being perceived as dirty often wins out over the desire to act in an environmentally friendly way. And the more inclined we are to feel disgusted, the more we wash our clothes. This is shown by a unique study that examines the driving forces behind our laundering behaviours and provides new tools for how people's environmental impact can be reduced. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CjIBiwG

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him? from BBC News https://ift.tt/b4KP6IR

Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years

Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xeoEOtd

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FDqHxkd

EU court fines Hungary €200m over its asylum policy

The EU court will also impose a penalty of €1m a day until Hungary changes its policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rjgIKQF

Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem

The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZrU4D6

Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block

At least 35 people have been killed, many of them thought to be foreign workers, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbPNDIo

Netanyahu walks tightrope as US urges Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East mission collides with Israeli politics, Jeremy Bowen says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BaqW4Qh

Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

Umm Hudaifa - widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - says she tried to leave him but couldn’t. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMxq3Ff

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections

More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8RFOVis

Earth and space share the same turbulence

Researchers have discovered that the turbulence found in the thermosphere -- known as the gateway to space -- and turbulence in the troposphere, here closer to sea level, follow the same physical laws despite having drastically different atmospheric compositions and dynamics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Wg41BO7

Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections

The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2geTBwr

'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy from BBC News https://ift.tt/avx4pN3

Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YniZt0I

Will coalition turn domineering Modi into a humbler leader?

Will Narendra Modi, who has dominated Indian politics for a decade, be able to run a coalition government? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NDQoq10

Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwUO3Bo

Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7NJ01H

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7p4aC1o

EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll

As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cBlX8ek

New method of DNA testing: Expanding scientific innovation

A team of researchers has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DirhoEX

Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery

Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vgQSTE

ANC eyes national unity government after election loss

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WkCmrVo

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sU9ReA2

Germany's deadly floods spread along Danube

Flood waters are continuing to rise in parts of southern Germany, and are now spreading down the Danube to Austria and Hungary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q3d6U5M

RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France

The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjzAQK6

Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WKfGj0O

Russia link suspected in Eiffel Tower coffin mystery

Officials believe Moscow could be behind a stunt in which coffins filled with plaster were left near the Eiffel Tower. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7zr0eV

US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8qjlke

German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUWl13g

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 26 people have been injured after a shooting in the US city of Akron, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oedVZTs

Funding for project on Barbados' oldest sheet music

The manuscript is the world’s oldest surviving music from the Caribbean island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1M9Wef

What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQHljAd

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OT2jrRP

North Korea floats more trash-filled balloons over South Korean border

South Korea's military has warned people to avoid touching the balloons and report them to authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DLkfVxo

'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rozNfei