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Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows -- Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say. -- Apr 30

Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.

CBS News - Health - 1 hour ago

Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne

A two-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind sent the bounce house he was in airborne and into a neighbouring lot in central Arizona, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Author of New York Triology Paul Auster dies aged 77

Paul Auster's work was celebrated around the world and translated into dozens of languages. He worked on a typewriter and once described writing as a "kind of illness".

Sky News - World - 7 hours ago

Russian Soldier in Desperate Plea Over Kyiv's Drones: 'They're Burning Us'

A video shows the unnamed Russian soldier talking about the dangers of Ukrainian drones on the battlefield.

Newsweek - World - 7 hours ago

Russian soldier in desperate plea over Kyiv's drones: "They're burning us"

A video shows the unnamed Russian soldier talking about the dangers of Ukrainian drones on the battlefield.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

African-born bioengineer at UCLA develops new tuberculosis test -- Some 1.3 million people died from tuberculosis in 2022. The disease is fully treatable but relies on timely diagnosis. Mireille Kamariza, a molecular bioengineer from UCLA, has developed a test that can detect the bacteria quickly, precisely and inexpensively. VOA's Genia Dulot has the story.

Some 1.3 million people died from tuberculosis in 2022. The disease is fully treatable but relies on timely diagnosis. Mireille Kamariza, a molecular bioengineer from UCLA, has developed a test that can detect the bacteria quickly, precisely and inexpensively. VOA’s Genia Dulot has the story.

Voice of America - Science - 7 hours ago

Paul Auster, postmodern author behind 'The New York Trilogy' and 'Smoke,' dies at 77

Paul Auster, the famed American postmodern writer, has died at 77. The bestselling author was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Thousands Of Fish Die In Vietnam Amid Brutal Heatwave

Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media reports suggesting a brutal heatwave and the lake's management are to blame.

NDTV - World - 9 hours ago

Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77

Mr. Auster was a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and a filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy” and “4 3 2 1.”

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Acclaimed Jewish-American author Paul Auster dies at 77

The author of dozens of bestsellers, considered one of the most beloved writers in the world and in Israel in particular, dies of complications from lung cancer at his Brooklyn home; The New York Trilogy, Moon Palace, The Music of Chance, Mr. Vertigo, Report From the Interior are among his prominent works

YNET News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

ARTS & LIFE -- US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77

Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist whose works included "The New York Trilogy," has died of complications from lung cancer, a friend of the novelist told AFP. He was 77.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 11 hours ago

Paul Auster, renowned author, dies two years after deaths of son and granddaughter

Iconic author Paul Auster has died at the age of 77 from lung cancer complications.His death was confirmed by his friend and fellow author Jacki Lyden,

Albawaba - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia

Dong Nai, Vietnam: Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam s Dong Nai province, with locals and media reports sugge...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 12 hours ago

Paul Auster, prolific author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77

With his hooded eyes, soulful air and leading-man looks, Auster was often described as a ‘literary superstar’ in news accounts

Irish Times - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

American-Jewish novelist Paul Auster dies at 77 of lung cancer

'New York Trilogy' author, who was known for his noirish existentialist novels, was rocked by family tragedies in his latter years

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

US author Paul Auster dies aged 77 -- The writer was best known for The New York Trilogy and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s.

The writer was best known for The New York Trilogy and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s.

BBC News - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

San Diego Music Awards: Top winners Sara Petite, Jonny Tarr each score two victories

Thee Sacred Souls earned Artist of the Year honors, while guitarist Stevie Salas was the Country Dick Montana Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at Tuesday's awards fete at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

How many people died violent deaths in the Irish Civil War?

Two historians have come up with as definitive a figure as can be estimated

Irish Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Senators Probe Biden Admin Over China's Fentanyl Subsidies

A White House witness refused to say whether the Biden admin knew about China’s subsidies before making concessions to Beijing in exchange for fentanyl help.

Epoch Times - US News - 18 hours ago

San Diego labor unions calling on city to mandate $25 minimum wage for service workers

An ordinance backed by multiple unions in the county representing thousands of workers would effectively boost San Diego's current minimum wage by 50 percent in just one year.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Eddie Redmayne lands Tony nomination for Cabaret

The actor already played the role of the Emcee in the West End

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Boy, 13, dies as five injured in 'horrific' stabbing attack in London

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has died following a ‘horrific’ stabbing attack in London this morning.The boy...

Irish Post - World - 1 day ago

Actor Gérard Depardieu briefly detained by French police, reportedly on sexual assault allegations

French police detained Depardieu for several hours Monday for what media reports said was questioning over accusations by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Charlotte residents shocked after 4 law enforcement officers die, 4 others injured in shootout

A Charlotte, North Carolina, shootout that left three U.S. Marshals Task Force officers and one CMPD officer dead and four other officers injured on Monday has left residence in shock.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Gerard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, French prosecutors say

French actor Gerard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Potential 'serial killer' arrested in Florida after allegedly killing 2 women, dumping bodies

Authorities in Florida arrested a potential "serial killer" who they said admitted to strangling two women to death and dumping their bodies on the side of a road.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

How Freddie Freeman — now back on a hitting streak — worked through early-season slump

Entering play Monday, Freddie Freeman was batting .306 with eight doubles, two home runs and 19 RBIs. But his average had dipped to .259, requiring some work to raise it.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Depardieu to face trial over sexual assault claims, says prosecutor

The French actor was one of leading celebrities who faced sexual misconduct claims during #MeToo movement

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

San Diego Section athletes are running, jumping to top of state rankings

Here's a look at the athletes that are completing for the top spots in the California State Track & Field Championships

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 2 days ago

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults, prosecutors say

Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'People are tired of waiting': San Diego home price hits all-time high even as mortgage rates rise

San Diego County's median home price hit $865,000 in March, up from the previous record of $850,000. Sales are still low.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Army Division Bars Leaders from Bothering Their Soldiers After Work Hours -- Maj. Gen. David Doyle, commander of the Fort Carson, Colorado-based 4th Infantry Division, issued a memo last week barring...

Maj. Gen. David Doyle, commander of the Fort Carson, Colorado-based 4th Infantry Division, issued a memo last week barring leaders from texting or calling subordinates between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 days ago

Meet the two giant pandas from China coming to San Diego Zoo. 'We can't wait to welcome them.'

Zoo officials flew to China and met the male and female bears that will be part of a new loan agreement which they say supports a "shared goal of creating a sustainable future for giant pandas"

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 2 days ago

San Diego's Athletes of the Week include standouts in baseball, softball, golf, track and volleyball

Santa Fe Christian Baseball Collecting six RBIs while slamming two homers, the junior outfielder led the Eagles to a three-game sweep of Maranatha Christian.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 2 days ago

It's time to retire subsidies to rich seniors -- The Editorial Board -- April 27, 2024

The Liberals frame the doubling of payments to seniors since 2010 as a great accomplishment rather than as what it really is: their single greatest policy failure

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

French media: Actor Gérard Depardieu is in custody for questioning on sexual assault allegations

French media are reporting that actor Gérard Depardieu is in police custody for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets. Broadcaster BFMTV and …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Ukrainian soldiers stabbed to death 'by Russian' in Germany

The soldiers had been granted leave to recover from wounds sustained in Ukraine’s war with Russia

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

My PMS was so bad I wanted to die

Eric Clapton’s daughter Ruth diagnosed herself with PMDD – a form of premenstrual syndrome. She opens up about her hormonal rollercoaster

Telegraph UK - Health - 2 days ago

Climber in Alaska's Denali Park National Park dies after 2 fall 1,000 feet off mountain

Robbi Mecus, 52, died Thursday at Denali National Park in Alaska after falling about 1,000 feet while climbing Mount Johnson with a partner, officials said.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Reports: Gerard Depardieu in Custody for Questioning over Sexual Assault Allegations

Veteran French film star Gérard Depardieu is in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting two women on film sets.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

At least 40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, police said. The Old Kijabe …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Pay transparency in job listings is less transparent than you might think -- Brandie Weikle -- Radio -- - -- Cost of Living -- |

With pay transparency laws now in effect in B.C. and passed in P.E.I., Newfoundland and Ontario, companies are called upon to include salary ranges with job postings. But advocates say some employers post such wide pay ranges it counteracts the spirit of legislation designed to help close the pay gap.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

EV sales have slowed. Do massive subsidies still make sense? -- Peter Armstrong -- |

Honda and Toyota are promising billions in new EV investments as governments hand out subsidies and tax credits. But EV sales in North America have slowed amid concerns over costs and range anxiety.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Eyes on San Diego: Encinitas Spring Street Fair

Every day, visual journalists fan out across the region to chronicle the life and times of San Diegans. This is your place to join them as we learn about San Diego together.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Bombardier also granted exemption from Canadian sanctions on Russian titanium -- April 25, 2024

The Montreal company is the second aerospace company to be granted a waiver; Airbus was the first

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Mexico is in the midst of an election season like no other. Voters in San Diego will help make history.

The election is poised to be full of firsts, from the likelihood of the first female president to expanded voting in the U.S. to the billing of being the largest yet

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Putin likely didn't intend for Navalny to die in February, US intelligence agencies assess: report

U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not order Alexei Navalny's death when he collapsed and died in February, according to a report.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Lucas Herbert's Caddie Pelted in Head by Water Bottle at LIV Adelaide

Nick Pugh is reportedly OK after being struck by a full water bottle during Saturday's second round.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 4 days ago

UK Looking to Deploy British Soldiers to Deliver Aid to Gaza via Biden's Floating Pier, BBC Reports

The UK is considering deploying troops to deliver aid to Gaza following the construction of an offshore floating pier, the BBC reported.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Caddie smack: Aussie golfer's bagman hit in head by bottle on LIV's party hole

Lucas Herbert’s caddie escaped serious injury after being struck by a water bottle thrown from the crowd on LIV Adelaide’s “watering hole”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza

“We were attached to this baby in a crazy way,” her uncle said after his brother’s entire family was killed.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 days ago

Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis -- Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

CBS News - Science - 4 days ago

Baby girl delivered from dying mother's womb in Gaza dies

Her mother was injured when an Israeli strike hit the family home in Rafah

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

San Diego AI startup and Atlas Van Lines team up to make moving less painful

Yembo says its new collaboration with Atlas Van Lines will let customers use AI to boost speed and accuracy

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 5 days ago

At least 15 people died in Texas after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 15 people died in Texas over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative.

AP News - Health - 5 days ago

At least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative.

AP News - Health - 5 days ago

Animals -- Florida Manatee Juliet Dies Months After Transport From Miami Seaquarium

Elderly manatees Romeo and Juliet were rescued from Miami Seaquarium and brought to ZooTampa in December 2023.

Miami New Times - US News - 5 days ago

Review: Neil Young & Crazy Horse strike heart of gold at tour-opening San Diego concert

The concert began with an epic, 15-minute version of 'Cortez The Killer' that featured extra lyrics recently unearthed by Young. Guitarist-singer Micah Nelson, Willie's son, very ably assumed the role in Crazy Horse of Nils Lofgren, now on tour with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure; Macron warns 'our Europe could die'

The French leader said Europe was unprepared for its military and economic challenges, and that the Russia-Ukraine war is a "principal danger."

CNBC - Politics - 6 days ago

Terry Carter, actor known for original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud,' dies at 95

Actor Terry Carter, who starred in television's original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud' and appeared in the movie 'Foxy Brown,' has died. He was 95.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Shortage of skilled tradespeople is hitting all Canadians in the pocketbook, economists say -- Brandie Weikle -- Radio

From a lack of transportation mechanics driving up the cost of bus fare and plane tickets, to a shortage of cooks affecting menu pricing at restaurants, the lack of qualified people to work in skilled trades is making rising costs of living even worse, economists and trade industry veterans say.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

San Diego concert picks: Adams Avenue Unplugged with 'Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss' screening; Luciana Souza and Mark Guiliana

The free Saturday festival on Adams Avenue will feature 70 bands and solo artists, including singer-songwriters Jack Tempchin, Gregory Page and Sara Petite, plus a duo featuring Chris Torres and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' alum Ron Blair.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Woman Dies After Eating Raw Mushroom in Sushi Roll: Family

Donna Ventura went out to lunch and her family says she ordered the special roll at a sushi restaurant.

Inside Edition - Health - 7 days ago

Review: Willie Nelson's San Diego concert defined, not defied, the passing of time. He turns 91 on April 29.

The American music-master and his band warmed up a damp, cool evening at The Shell. David Sanger, the drummer in opening act Asleep At The Wheel, took the ferry back to his family's home in Coronado after the show.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Hospital patients 'less likely to die when treated by women doctors'

Several reasons were cited for the findings of the research published in a peer-reviewed medical journal

Evening Standard - Health - 8 days ago

Canadian family receives wrong body after father died on Cuban vacation

A family in Quebec is searching for answers after discovering that their father’s remains didn’t make it to Canada from Cuba, where he died while on vacation, and instead received the remains of another man.

AP News - Weird - 9 days ago

San Diego may scale back its ambitious Pure Water sewage-purification plans — or scrap some entirely

Where will the city purify and store wastewater during the second, more ambitious phase of the multi-billion dollar project? 'At this point, all parts of the Phase 2 plan are under consideration,' it says

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 10 days ago

'Fit and healthy' man died after surgery following cancer misdiagnosis

Alan Soane died at Royal London hospital on June 5 last year following complications from surgery

Evening Standard - Health - 10 days ago

Man Who Self-Immolated Near Trump Trial Dies: How It Happened

A disturbed 37-year-old man published a manifesto of conspiratorial beliefs shortly before igniting himself.

New York Magazine - Politics - 10 days ago

Hiring is hot for government and health care jobs. These sectors boosted San Diego's employment gains

The San Diego region gained about 4,400 jobs in March. The demand for registered nurses leads local job openings.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 11 days ago

Number of soldiers needing psychological care to rise to 10,000, report shows

Defense Ministry prepares to admit some 20,000 new wounded soldiers by end of 2024, as 8,000 of them are expected to grapple with various psychological responses such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other symptoms

YNET News - Science - 12 days ago

Intermittent fasting 'no better for weight loss than standard diet'

Eating within a shorter time window is found to have no other benefits beyond normal calorie reduction

Evening Standard - Health - 12 days ago

Authorities confirm 2 bodies found in Oklahoma those of missing women

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday evening that the two bodies that were found in Texas County on Sunday have been identified by the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner as 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley.

CNN - US News - 14 days ago

He wasn't a crier, but then his wife died — and the tears wouldn't stop. How one father found his way forward

When bereavement books didn't help Warren Kozak, he decided to write his own. Only after he was done did he realize that his book about loss was really a book about love.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 14 days ago

What's polluting the oceans? UC San Diego to lead large study of contaminants' source, fate and health impacts

The $7.4 million research project also will heavily emphasize ways to make healthy seafood widely available

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 14 days ago

California woman dies after using toxic, lead-filled hemorrhoid cream

The California Department of Health has issued a public warning about a Vietnamese ointment after a Sacramento woman died of lead poisoning in March.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 15 days ago

My 17-year-old Honda, Broomhilda, met a tragic end. Why do we grieve when our cars die?

If you live in L.A., you spend so much time in your car that it becomes somewhere significant memories are made. It becomes a supporting character in your story.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 16 days ago

Trump's about to get an audience unlike any he's had before

With jury selection beginning in Manhattan this week for the Trump hush money case — the first criminal trial of a former US president (and current presidential candidate) — America is confronting impossible questions, writes Jane Greenway Carr.

CNN - Opinion - 17 days ago

Iran attack draws dark humor from captive Israeli audience

From politics to Passover, nothing is sacred as Israelis take to social media to ward off wartime jitters

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 17 days ago

'These kids deserve water': A San Diego County school district has lacked clean drinking water for more than a decade

Warner Unified for years has relied on bottled water as it waits for a water solution from the state

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 18 days ago

Football icon O.J. Simpson dies at 76, leaving complex legacy

Football legend and Hollywood actor O.J. Simpson, renowned for his illustrious career and notorious legal battles, has passed away at the age of 76. His...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 20 days ago

San Diego travelers view eclipse from 33,000 feet

ABOARD FLIGHT AS322 — As tens of thousands of people flocked to cities from Texas to Maine for a chance to see the total solar eclipse, others took a chance on one of the rarest views of the phenomenon: out the window of a jetliner 33,000 feet in the air.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 22 days ago

More rocket launches could light up the San Diego sky as SpaceX builds out satellite network

Space X asks the California Coastal Commission to OK as many as 36 launches annually from Vandenberg Space Force Base

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 25 days ago

Monday's partial solar eclipse in San Diego County will be marvelous — if the weather doesn't interfere

'The sun will appear as a crescent, which is always stunning,' when it is obscured by the moon that morning, a UCSD astronomer explains

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 26 days ago

Celebrity chef Richard Corrigan opens country estate up for weekend foodie retreat

CELEBRITY Irish chef Richard Corrigan will open his country estate in Co. Cavan up this year for ...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 28 days ago

Acclaimed Israeli author Sami Michael dies at 97

Michael was considered to be among the greatest writers of modern Hebrew literature and received numerous local and international awards for his work

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West'

In California, doctors trained as pediatricians, OB-GYNs and other specialties can take on lucrative — and potentially risky — cosmetic surgeries. Some have branched out with little or no surgical training.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

San Diego biotech news: Veteran life science execs raise $150M for cancer drug targeting hard-to-treat tumors

San Diego's biotech companies have raised sizable fundraising rounds recently, coming off a slower year in 2023. Another group of seasoned life science leaders also launched a new biotech with $400M

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Los Angeles:Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Vernor Vinge, visionary sci-fi author who helped foretell the rise of internet and AI, dies in La Jolla at 79

The former San Diego State University computer scientist wrote such popular books as 'Rainbows End' and 'A Fire Upon the Deep.'

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman Dies After Complications From Fall

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman's cause of death was due to complications from a fall at his brother-in-law's house in New York.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Jodie Comer's pixelated hell: why Hollywood stars are ruining video games

The Killing Eve actor’s star turn in Alone in the Dark shows casting celebrities is a waste of money, talent – and precious development time

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Ukraine War Veteran Makes Bionic Prosthetic Arm for Amputee Soldier

It’s estimated that 10,000 people in Ukraine have lost at least one limb due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children's books, dies at 98

The French author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff, son of Jean de Brunhoff - the original creator of the 'Babar the Elephant' series, decided to follow in his father's footsteps in the 1940s and published dozens more stories about the beloved character

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Experts Warn of 'Gas Station Heroin' Ingredient Tianeptine

Experts are sounding the alarm over the main ingredient inside what some people call “gas station heroin.”

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Eli Lilly and other big pharmas are backing this San Diego biotech with $175M

Local biotech Capstan Therapeutics exceeded its fundraising goal by $50 million despite a tough venture capital environment.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

San Diego's latest biotech, Contineum Therapeutics, files to go public

Contineum Therapeutics filed to go public, making it San Diego's second life science IPO of 2024

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

California could ban snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos in schools -- Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 - all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

CBS News - Health - 1 month ago

This downtown San Diego life science building is now 50% leased with latest tenant

Genesis San Diego has leased out half of its eight-story building that's dedicated to life science offices and wet labs

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

New Mexico Man Dies of Plague, Health Officials Say

The man’s death is the first human case of the plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake off the La Jolla coast briefly shakes San Diego County

The temblor occurred on the Coronado Banks fault, which is capable of producing large earthquakes

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Opinion: Could Larry Turner 2.0 provide the challenge to Todd Gloria that San Diego needs?

The mayor barely won half the vote against foes with little mastery of city issues. If his remaining challenger has a learning curve, voters would benefit.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Opinion - 1 month ago

Startup Boundless Bio files to go public — San Diego's first life science IPO of 2024

The local biotech is working on targeted cancer therapies for hard-to-treat tumors

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Toppled moon lander sends back more images, with only hours left until it dies

A toppled moon lander is still beaming back pictures, as its nears the final hours of its life. Intuitive Machines posted the latest photos of the moon's unexplored south polar region Tuesday.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

Son Horrified After Mom Dies From Being Locked in Nursing Home Freezer

Rickie Rubick died after becoming trapped in a freezer at The Meadows at Escalante in St. George, Utah, a nursing home she moved into only two months earlier. "She was curled up on the floor. Her body temperature was 79 degrees," her son says.

Inside Edition - Health - 2 months ago

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers -- The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter package than previous combat helmets.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

What happens to Camilla if King Charles dies?

After King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, top on mind for British subjects was what would become of the Queen Consort ; the king intends Camilla to keep her title after his passing but the decision rests with the future King William

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Frankie Bridge thought 'I'm gonna die' after shock tumour diagnosis

The Saturdays singer discussed her experiences with cancer on ITV panel show ‘Loose Women’, following the news of King Charles’s diagnosis

Independent UK - Health - 2 months ago

'Remember the name': The unlikely triumph of Guyana's Shamar Joseph has brought joy to West Indies cricket fans

For many fans of the game, the moment was like a return to the glory days of West Indies cricket, leaving some to wonder whether they were witnessing a renaissance.

Global Voices - Sports - 2 months ago

Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war

Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas’s onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Can tart cherry juice, magnesium really help you sleep? Experts weigh in -- The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

CBS News - Health - 3 months ago

China's LandSpace readies satellite launch with methane-fuelled rocket

Beijing-based LandSpace Technology, one of China's private space companies, is preparing to launch satellite payloads to orbit in a key commercial test of its methane and liquid oxygen fuelled rocket.

Reuters - Science - 4 months ago

Woman who blamed 'baby brain' on dizziness dies from brain tumour

Anneka Johnstone died in 2019, just six months after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer

Independent UK - Health - 5 months ago

The West Indies made history with the highest ever score in women's T20I cricket, but can they clinch the series?

The team's outstanding win was secured in part by the phenomenal performance of its captain, Barbadian Hayley Matthews, who scored 132 runs off 64 balls.

Global Voices - Sports - 6 months ago

EPA Approved a Fuel Ingredient Even Though It Could Cause Cancer in Virtually Every Person Exposed Over a Lifetime

An EPA document shows that a new Chevron fuel ingredient has a lifetime cancer risk more than 1 million times higher than what the agency usually finds acceptable — even greater than another Chevron fuel’s sky-high risk disclosed earlier this year.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren Probes Google's Quest for Soldiers' Medical Data

Responding to a ProPublica report, the Massachusetts Democrat has begun investigating Google’s “aggressive” pursuit of a biotechnology archive that could be used to build AI tools. She also faulted the Pentagon for favoring the tech giant.

ProPublica - Technology - 9 months ago

More People Will Die If Texans Don't Speak Up for Women's Bodies

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of America’s long, shameful history of punishing women for having sex.

Texas Observer - Health - 1 year ago

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Buddies Tried to Get the VA to Sell Access to Veterans' Medical Records

A congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica’s reporting found Trump’s “Mar-a-Lago crowd,” wealthy civilians with no U.S. government or military experience, pursued a plan to monetize veterans’ medical data.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago