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'Acting like a dictator': Israel slams Erdoğan after Turkey halts all trade over war in Gaza

Turkey last month imposed trade restrictions on Israel over what it said was Israel’s refusal to allow Ankara to take part in aid air-drop operations for Gaza and its offensive on the enclave.

First Post - Top Stories - 35 minutes ago

'No surprise': US students slam Biden's comments on Gaza encampments

Students say Biden risks ‘losing entire generation of voters’ over his Gaza policy and condemnation of college protests.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

Khloe and Kim Kardashian Relive Iconic Bag-Swinging Fight Scene 16 Years Later

Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian are bringing up an iconic moment from a 2008 episode of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.'

E Online - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images file

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.

NBC News - US News - 1 hour ago

Chaos unfolds at Gaza UCLA protest

Flash bangs made a thunderous noise as police attempted to dismantle the pro-Palestinian protester's camp.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump team presses Stormy Daniels lawyer about his involvement in celebrity sex tape stories

The latest news and updates on Day 10 of the Trump hush money trial as testimony about the former president continues.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

State management and regulation of extractive industries in the Pan Amazon

The extractive industries are strategic components of the economy of all Amazonian countries, but their importance varies greatly. Mineral extraction creates tangible economic benefits for a sovereign state. Converting a non-renewable natural resource into money can provide an emerging economy or middle-income country with much-needed financial capital for infrastructure development and poverty reduction. The resource […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Meghan Markle shares personality clash differences with Kate Middleton

Meghan Markle once pointed out contrasting traits between herself, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Prince William.Meghan's strained relationship with the Royal Family continues as she once...

International The News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

How J-Lo's Met Gala looks helped make her a style icon

Jennifer Lopez, one of the hosts of the 2024 Met Gala, has over the years collaborated with designers including Ralph Lauren, Versace, Balmain and Dolce & Gabbana, to come up with unique looks to wear to the glittering event.

AP News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Baltimore Bridge Insurer Will Pay Out $350 Million After Collapse

The insured losses of the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster total between $2 billion and $4 billion

Gizmodo - Technology - 4 hours ago

Apple trying to fix iPhone's alarming problem - as Samsung posts jibe on social media

No one likes the panic of realising you've missed your alarm, but social media is being flooded with iPhone users experiencing just that. Apple says it is now trying to fix a problem with some iPhone alarms not making a sound.

Sky News - Business - 4 hours ago

Police clear pro-Palestinian encampments at UCLA after two nights of clashes

Police clashed with protesters at UCLA for the second night in a row in an attempt to break up the pro-Palestinian encampment. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on what he experienced during the clashes and how the protests are potentially over.

NBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows -- New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

CBS News - US News - 6 hours ago

Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey -- In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also the title of her new book, written with her friend Brendan O'Hea. First on "CBS Mornings", she shares stories from a lifetime of iconic Shakespearean roles and much more with Anthony Mason. -- May 1

In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also the title of her new book, written with her friend Brendan O'Hea. First on "CBS Mornings", she shares stories from a lifetime of iconic Shakespearean roles and much more with Anthony Mason.

CBS News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

Arson Attacks: Left Extremists Promise 'Week of Action' Against Teslas

Hard-left activists claim responsibility for arson attack against Amazon trucks, promises an "exciting week of action against Tesla" to come.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 hours ago

Irish News -- Kiera Dignam follows late father's footsteps and joins Rock Against Homelessness line up

Kiera Dignam, the daughter of the late Aslan frontman Christy Dignam, will join Corinne Bailey Rae and Aimee as part of the line up for Rock Against Homele...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Death toll soars to 48 as search continues in China highway collapse

More than 20 cars fell down a steep slope, while some burst into flames

Evening Standard - World - 8 hours ago

North America -- Protesters defy police orders to leave Los Angeles university campus after violent clashes with rival groups

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters remained behind barricades on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus on Thursday, despite police or...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5.

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people

A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities s...

Independent.ie - World - 12 hours ago

Get to know Guam: Agat key village during WWII

It is believed that Chief Coroo headed the first clan of Agat. Beloved by his people, he was also the eldest in the clan. Chief Coroo divided the village into families, each with its own surname.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

UCLA Activists Rally as Police Prepare to Remove Encampment

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied at UCLA as LAPD officers arrived in riot gear to remove the week-old "encampment."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban will soon be gone from the law books, but not from the campaign trail. Even after the state Legislature voted Wednesday to repeal a law banning nearly all abortions, Democrats running in the battleground state, from President Joe Biden on down, have no plans to let up on

AP News - World - 15 hours ago

Edmonton Elks take linebacker Joel Dublanko with top pick of CFL draft -- Dan Ralph -- Sports -- - -- Football -- - -- CFL -- May 1

The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 record.

CBC News - Sports - 16 hours ago

Inflation eases to 2% range for 1st time in 3 months in April

Korea's inflation rose 2.9 percent in April on-year, marking the first time in three months that the index fell below 3 percent, data showed Thursday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Lance Bass teases Justin Timberlake with 'It's Gonna Be May' meme, an NSYNC fan favorite

Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake both riff on 'It's Gonna Be May,' the NSYNC meme that turns on JT's cringe delivery of the namesake line in 'It's Gonna Be Me.'

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Shaikin: In wake of Mike Trout's latest injury, where do Angels go from here?

Any chance the Angels had of postseason contention this season depended on a healthy Mike Trout and a healthy Anthony Rendon,

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Mayor Bass deletes tweet after Lakers' season ends: 'At least we won the in season tournament!'

An X post from the verified account of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass touted the Lakers' in-season tournament win following the team's playoff series loss to the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Everything We Know About Samsung's Plans for Smartwatches in 2024

In addition to the new Galaxy Ring, Samsung may target Apple Watch users with its upcoming smartwatch lineup.

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 day ago

TD investors concerned with lack of details about U.S. regulatory probe after bank sets aside US$450-million provision for penalties

The bank awaits further penalties from other investigations that scuttled its takeover of First Horizon Corp. last spring

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Arizona House Speaker condemns LGBTQ+ lawmaker for 'perverse ideology'

Ben Toma’s bitter rebuke comes as he bans House Democrats from conference rooms over drag story hour.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 1 day ago

Tesla retreats from next-generation 'gigacasting' manufacturing process

Tesla has been a leader in gigacasting, a cutting-edge technique that uses huge presses with thousands of tons of clamping pressure to die-cast large sections of the car's underbody.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Billy Vunipola warned by Saracens but avoids ban after Majorca arrest

England back-rower can still finish his Sarries career on a high ahead of Montpellier move

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Netflix will automatically make users watch ads if on an ad-free plan

Brits on the Basic tier will be switched to the cheaper ad-supported plan unless they cancel or pay more

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 day 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.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired -- The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Four Premier League-era players and Joe Kinnear's family part of brain injury legal action

Solicitors submit more than 8,000 pages related to the case

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Stormy lawyer accuses Michael Cohen of lying, but it's Trump who's on trial

In Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial out of New York, two names echo throughout the courtroom: Michael Avenatti and Michael Cohen.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Denmark pushes ahead with agri-carbon tax plans despite nearing the 2030 climate target

The Danish government is pressing ahead with plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture despite the Danish Climate Ministry's annual report showing that the country is on track to meet its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to 1990 levels.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

LeBron James Breaks Silence on Retirement Rumors, Reports About Future With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke on the ongoing rumors and reports regarding his potential retirement and future in the NBA.

Newsweek - Sports - 1 day ago

Book Reviews -- How Ireland went from a land of 'police and priests' to a tax haven to Cool Hibernia

Anybody under the illusion that Ireland is a sort of paradise for wealthy tax exiles might want to think about Leslie Charteris. The writer of The Saint, t...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Vinicius scores twice as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich play out entertaining draw

Tie wide open in Champions League after late penalty followed strong second half by Germans

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Apple confirms bug that is keeping some iPhone alarms from sounding

If your iPhone hasn't been waking you up lately, you're not alone.

Ars Technica - Technology - 2 days ago

Nolte: Dwayne Johnson Blasted in Hit Piece Just Weeks After Refusing to Endorse Biden

Just weeks after Dwayne Johnson refused to endorse Biden, a hit piece dropped to personally destroy his public image.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Marine Corps Says It Wants Counter-Drone Capabilities 'Yesterday' as It Rushes to Roll Out New Systems -- Over the last five years, the Marine Corps has been improving its counter-drone systems as it looks to reshape the force and...

Over the last five years, the Marine Corps has been improving its counter-drone systems as it looks to reshape the force and compete with near-peer adversaries.

Military.com - Technology - 2 days ago

How LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers reached a critical offseason crossroads

Breaking down how the rebuilt Lakers fell apart this season, from injuries to failed lineup changes, before losing in five games to the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Meta faces EU investigation for potential digital rulebook violations and disinformation risks

The European Commission is investigating whether Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, might have violated the DSA in its handling of misinformation.

Euractiv - Technology - 2 days ago

Columbia protestors occupy building as Trump blames Biden for antisemitic demonstrations

The White House stated President Biden has denounced campus antisemitism, but former President Trump is calling out his opponent as anti-Israel protests across the nation rage on.

Fox News - Politics - 2 days ago

The Latest | Hamas officials leave Cairo after talks with Egypt officials over cease-fire proposal

Officials from Hamas have left Cairo after talks with Egyptian officials on a new cease-fire proposal in Gaza. Egypt’s state-owned Al-Qahera News satellite channel said Tuesday that a Hamas …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 days ago

Thermonator: US Company Unveils Flamethrower-Wielding Robot Dog

The robot dog will be used in wildlife control and prevention, agricultural management, ecological conservation, and snow and ice removal.

NDTV - Science - 2 days ago

Jerry Seinfeld blames 'extreme left' for ruining comedy

The 70-year-old comedian has revealed the jokes he says he couldn’t get away with on his celebrated sitcom today.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 2 days ago

PWHL Boston, Ottawa in playoff battle, and season-end award predictions

Join host Rob Pizzo and PWHL analyst Hanna Bunton as they break down the final week of the inaugural PWHL season.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Matt Ryan replaces Phil Simms, Boomer Esiason as new quarterback on CBS' 'The NFL Today'

CBS is shaking up its Sunday studio show 'The NFL Today,' with Matt Ryan joining the crew in place of departing longtime analysts Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Automaker unveils brand new all-electric version of classic large family car at Beijing Auto Show; exclusive to Chinese market, it may later expand to Europe and beyond

Automaker unveils brand new all-electric version of classic large family car at Beijing Auto Show; exclusive to Chinese market, it may later expand to Europe and beyond

YNET News - Technology - 3 days ago

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? -- Alexander Panetta

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Neom: Saudi Arabia to open Sinadalah Island in Red Sea by year-end

Saudi Arabia is opening the first part of its Neom megacity project by the end of this year, Business Insider reported.The island of Sinadalah will provide the first glimpse into the...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

From Neom to AlUla: Saudi Arabia mega projects that will transform the world

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman is transforming the kingdom under its Saudi Vision 2030 plan. From Neom The Line to AlUla, the list of mega projects keeps growing, The...

International The News - World - 3 days ago

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

The moon's south pole has been described by scientists as the "golden belt" for lunar exploration.

Voice of America - Technology - 3 days ago

Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of Apr 28–May 4

Love planet Venus enters sensual Taurus, action planet Mars enters confident Aries, and Pluto goes retrograde.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'This is a land that is all about giving people a go'

Wild Geese: Colm Hamrogue, Christchurch, New Zealand

Irish Times - Business - 4 days ago

US and China to launch AI dialogue 'in the coming weeks'

China and the United States plan to hold a dialogue on artificial intelligence, or AI, in the coming weeks, according to Antony Blinken.

Washington Examiner - World - 5 days ago

Commentary: As Malaysian PM Anwar's party turns 25, who could be his successor?

A post-Anwar world might be different, but it will not erase his quarter-of-a-century imprint on the party, says political analyst James Chai.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 5 days ago

Former Tri-City Medical Center operating room director facing felony sex and burglary charges

Registered nurse Gary Johnson is being held without bail at Vista jail; he was fired from Oceanside hospital days after his arrest

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

Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot

The 56-year-old driver was arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Fox News Plays Knight in Shining Armor to a Beleaguered Trump-on-Trial

Donald Trump faced the first of what could be many criminal cases this week, as CNN and MSNBC covered the trial exhaustively and the usual right-wing apologists fretted about the former president's well-being.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 6 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 - 6 days ago

ByteDance denies plans of selling TikTok after US ban law

Chinese technology firm ByteDance — the parent company of TikTok a short-form video hosting service — has denied news about selling the popular app amid the United States' TikTok Ban...

International The News - Technology - 6 days ago

NASA re-establishes communication with Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft that went silent for months

NASA re-established communication with Voyager 1, an interstellar spacecraft that nearly five months ago began sending unreadable data back to the space agency.

Fox News - Science - 7 days ago

Last chance to buy discounted Fallout 4 on PS5 before next-gen update

There’s just a few hours left to grab the game for £4 on the PlayStation Store

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Union files application to represent workers at Amazon facility in Laval, Que. -- April 22, 2024

The union says the tribunal will now have to ensure the union cards warehouse workers signed represent a majority of staff at the facility

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 8 days ago

Tesla axes new Model 2, but promises cheaper cars

Tesla said on April 23 it would introduce 'new models' by early 2025 using its current platforms and production lines as it retreated from more ambitious plans to produce an all-new model that had been expected to cost $25,000.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 days ago

EU, US should mull 'transatlantic single market' pact after elections - Letta

Europe and the United States should build a “transatlantic single market” to combat the “aggressive attitude” of much of the rest of the world, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, author of a strategic report on the EU's single market, said on Tuesday (23 April).

Euractiv - Business - 8 days ago

Japan's moon lander still going after 3 lunar nights

SLIM, which was tasked with testing Japan's pinpoint landing technology and collecting geological data and images, was not designed to survive lunar nights.

Voice of America - Technology - 8 days ago

Best mobile games to play now

Need some ideas on what to play next on your phone?

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Fallout Games Surge as Prime Video TV Series Helps Drive Close to 5 Million Players in a Single Day

Fallout TV series released on Amazon Prime Video on April 10.

NDTV - Technology - 8 days ago

Catch it early: early detection of testicular cancer will save your life

Affecting one in 30,000 men under 40, testicular cancer is highly curable with regular screening and immediate action at any sign; Prof. Jack Baniel sheds some light

YNET News - Science - 10 days ago

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

Bidenis working to energize young voters for his re-election campaign.

NBC News - Science - 10 days ago

Opinion: You don't need to own an iPhone for the government lawsuit against Apple to benefit you

The Justice Department is arguing that Apple has degraded the iPhone user experience and the products of competitors. A victory would give consumers more choice in our digital lives.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 10 days ago

Rare COVID-19 infection lasting 613 days was reported

Researchers from the Netherlands have reported an extremely long COVID-19 infection in a man who died last year – and warn of the emergence of more...

Daily Sabah - Health - 11 days ago

Andrei and Zoya Zemkov, 39 & 45: Siblings slain next to family home

Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Ofakim on October 7

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Elon Musk Wants His Payday -- Slate Money

Elon Musk is bad for Tesla. Why does it want to pay $56 billion to keep him?

Slate - Business - 12 days ago

Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain?

Dupes, short for duplicates, are not quite copies of branded items. But that is not stopping what seems to be a growing consumption trend. The programme Talking Point delves into dupe culture and puts some products to the test.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Apple removes popular messaging apps in China

The iPhone maker says it was ordered by Beijing to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal from the local marketplace

Russia Today - Business - 13 days ago

Meta, other platforms should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says -- April 17, 2024

Meta launched a no-ads subscription service for Facebook and Instagram in Europe last November, saying users who consent to be tracked get a free service which is funded by advertising revenues

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

Reporter Apologizes After Awkward Moment With Caitlin Clark

A cringeworthy moment was captured at Caitlin Clark's first press conference with the Indiana Fever. Off camera, a reporter made Clark’s signature heart-hands gesture.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Young middle-class women 'are only group smoking more', study reveals

Researchers said the Covid pandemic ‘exacerbated gender inequalities, with women experiencing higher rates of job loss’

Evening Standard - Health - 14 days ago

Ballsy testicular cancer awareness campaign hits Westminster Bridge

Diagnosed cases of testicular cancer have more than doubled over the past 3 decades

Evening Standard - Health - 15 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 - 15 days ago

Director Alex Garland's 'Civil War' tries to dodge politics amid turmoil

Alex Garland's 'Civil War' attempts to navigate a contemporary American civil conflict devoid of explicit political commentary, leaving...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 16 days ago

America's 'God of War' is now many decades old. The US Army can't replace it

The world’s leading army has some of the world’s oldest self-propelled artillery

Telegraph UK - Technology - 16 days ago

Could my play finally solve the mystery of the Putney Pusher?

Six years after CCTV of a runner shoving a stranger into the path of an oncoming vehicle was released, the unsolved ‘Putney Pusher’ case continues to haunt imaginations. It’s a case playwright Sonya Kelly has never forgotten, and here she explains what she’s discovered about the case since writing a play about it...

Independent UK - Science - 16 days ago

Sudan on brink of collapse and starvation as country marks one year of civil war

As Sudan marks the grim anniversary of a year-long conflict, aid agencies have warned that the country teeters on the edge of collapse, facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has largely been ignored by the rest of the world.

CNN - World - 17 days ago

Blazers season ends with loss to Kings

De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the Sacramento Kings assured themselves of at least one more home game by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 121-82 in the teams' regular-season finale on S

The Columbian - Sports - 17 days ago

Civil War Dispassionately Reports On The Last Days of America: Review

Alex Garland's apolitical dystopia explores what an America in collapse would look like.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 20 days ago

L.A. County Fed joins labor groups calling for cease-fire in Gaza

The L.A. County Federation of Labor, which represents hundreds of local unions and labor organizations, joins the growing list of groups opposing the Israel-Hamas war.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 22 days ago

Janice Dean reflects on total solar eclipse from Little Rock, Arkansas

Senior meteorologist Janice Dean spent Monday at the Little Rock Zoo, and she joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her experience after witnessing the total solar eclipse.

Fox News - Science - 23 days ago

Bergamot Comedy Fest delivers laughter and lessons on mental health at The Crow

The weeklong festival offered diverse panels for creatives, comics, and writers along with packed comedy shows with mental health as its central theme on Friday.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 23 days ago

Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse

A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

BBC News - Science - 23 days ago

Health's weekend read includes solar eclipse eye safety, bird flu warnings and more

As you wind down your weekend and look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Fox News - Health - 24 days ago

Llamasoft – The Jeff Minter Story review: Inside the mad mind of a gaming pioneer

The theatre world recognises the works of Harold Pinter as being so distinctive they’ve spawned their own adjective: Pinteresque. In gaming, cult creator J...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 26 days ago

Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup

A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.

AP News - Weird - 27 days ago

Global prostate cancer cases set to double by 2040: Lancet report

The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the aging of...

Daily Sabah - Health - 27 days ago

Northern Israel tourism collapsing: 'As of October 7, not a single tourist came'

Business owners in the northern tourism sector are despairing over the situation that has persisted for over half a year: 'Everything is at a standstill, and we don't see any hope or return to normalcy' guesthouse owner says

YNET News - Business - 29 days ago

Government overconfidence could cloud a brighter future for Laos

A young population with better trade links to the outside world will boost the country if wise decisions are made.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

What is behind the suicides of LGBTQ+ people in refugee camps in the Netherlands?

There have been at least four reported case of suicide among Russian-speaking refugees in the Netherlands over the past year

Global Voices - Health - 1 month ago

Ireland can – and must – take action on Gaza

A small state like Ireland might ask what impact it can have on Israel acting alone. But there is no legal or moral justification not to act

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

Expert tips for safe viewing of April's total solar eclipse

Nicole Bajic, an ophthalmologist at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in Ohio, who is among the eye doctors, specialists and eclipse experts advising...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

Surprise inflation drop could mean cheaper mortgages by the summer

The fall in inflation has increased the chances the Bank of England will look to cut interest rates in the summer

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology

Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their private information.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Israelis line up for Shake Shack launch in Tel Aviv

The American fast food eatery makes first foray into the Israeli market with hopes of opening 15 additional branches country-wide in the next decade, but how's the menu?

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Total solar eclipses through the decades

The complete shrouding of our sun by the moon has mesmerized humanity for millennia — a moment in time when skies darken and stillness creeps in.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

Severe Complications for Pregnant Veterans Nearly Doubled in the Last Decade, a GAO Report Finds

The report, which notes that Black women have a higher rate of complication, recommends that the VA collect more data on mental health, race and ethnicity to understand the reasons for the disparity.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Despite escalating sanctions, key machines imported from East Asia sustain Russia's war effort in Ukraine

Despite sanctions against Moscow in place as early as 2022, Asia remains a major source of key imports for Russia's war effort, including in the area of dual use machines.

Global Voices - Business - 2 months ago

On its third try, Japan launches next-generation H3 rocket successfully

The JAXA space agency touted the H3 rocket's flexibility and affordability. A JAXA official told AFP that the rocket 'was put into orbit' after it launched at 9:22 am (0022 GMT) from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwest Japan

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Shooting after Chiefs' Super Bowl parade latest violence to mar sports celebrations

Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl-winning celebrations were hampered by gun violence which left one dead and more than 20 injured.

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Congressional Watchdog Will Launch Inquiry Into FDA Oversight of Medical Device Recalls

Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the regulatory agency, citing ProPublica and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the 2021 recall of Philips breathing machines.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

NASA Eyes Billion-Dollar Space Vehicle to Avert International Space Station's Uncontrolled Reentry -- Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to...

Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to safely bring the International Space Station back to Earth.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Gabriel Byrne modern horror classic Hereditary named scariest film of all time in new scientific study

A MODERN horror movie classic with a distinctly Irish feel has been named the scariest film of al...

Irish Post - Weird - 4 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

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket passes launch rehearsal -ESA

Europe's Ariane 6 launcher has passed a key rehearsal in preparation for its first flight, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Thursday - part of efforts to bring the delayed rocket to the launchpad in 2024.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

The Historic Claims That Put a Few California Farming Families First in Line for Colorado River Water

Twenty families in the Imperial Valley received a whopping 386.5 billion gallons of the river’s water last year — more than three Western states. Century-old water rights guarantee that supply.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

You Have a Right to Know Why a Health Insurer Denied Your Claim. Some Insurers Still Won't Tell You.

Federal regulations require insurers to promptly hand over records to patients facing claim denials. Some insurers only turned over their files after ProPublica reached out.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?

Thirty-eight companies from Minnesota made the Energage’s national list of top workplaces.

Star Tribune - Business - 6 months ago

California Oil Companies Face Tougher Enforcement Under New Law

The measure steps up potential fines and allows criminal charges against companies that harm health, safety and the environment.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Texas Anti-Trans Laws Target Intersex People, Too

Bans on trans kids' healthcare ensure intersex people continue to be subject to medically unnecessary surgeries in infancy.

Texas Observer - Health - 2 years ago