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The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 44 minutes ago

AI-controlled plane takes air force leader for high-speed 'dog fight'

Frank Kendall was so impressed after his flight that he said he'd trust it with the ability to decide whether to launch weapons.

Sky News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Maher: Biden's Loan Plan Is 'Tax Dollars' 'Supporting This Jew-Hating' on Campus

On Friday's broadcast of HBO's "Real Time," host Bill Maher stated that President Joe Biden's student loan plan is "my tax dollars" "supporting this | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 2 hours ago

Is US planning to wage war against Russia, China from space?

As the world progresses its journey into the space to make new discoveries and finding potential avenues for human survival, there is also a possibility of super powers trying to get ahead in this...

International The News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Dave & Buster's plan to allow betting on arcade games draws scrutiny

As sports betting has exploded since it became legal in much of the country, companies are looking to cash in on the gambling craze.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

13 killed as heavy rains unleash landslide in Haiti, force planes near Puerto Rico to land elsewhere -- Yesterday

Two days of heavy rains result in widespread flooding in Haiti and Puerto Rico

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Can floating nuclear power plants help solve Northern Canada's energy woes? Diesel is the only way to keep the lights on in many remote Arctic towns. A new project wants to offer a greener option – but first it has to assuage safety and cost concerns and compete with renewables

Diesel is the only way to keep the lights on in many remote Arctic towns. A new project wants to offer a greener option – but first it has to assuage safety and cost concerns and compete with other renewables

The Globe and Mail - Business - 10 hours ago

Israel has briefed U.S. on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation -- Yesterday

Militant group said it is determined to secure an agreement that ‘fulfills Palestinians’ demands’

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Maryland Officials Plan To Blast Senate Hopeful Over 'Low-Level Folks' Comment

Two dozen local elected officials are calling out Trone for describing some people who support county executive Angela Alsobrooks as 'low-level' in a TV interview.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Israel briefed US on plan to evacuate Gazans from Rafah before offensive - officials

US officials say details shared by Israel didn't change administration's view that operation would put too many non-combatants at risk, add Israeli plan still not finalized

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

U.S. Defense Secretary says there was no indication Hamas planning attack on U.S. troops -- Yesterday

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says there’s no evidence that Hamas is going to attack U.S soldiers

The Globe and Mail - World - 11 hours ago

O'Hare expansion plan moving forward after United, American agree to city's new timetable

To cut costs and appease the two airlines footing much of the bill, Johnson proposed changing the order of construction. Work on the global terminal replacing Terminal 2 would be moved up, but the building of satellite concourses that would add passenger gates — but increase competition for United and American — would be delayed.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 11 hours ago

Newey has 'no plan' for future after Red Bull

Adrian Newey says he has “no plan” for his future following his decision to quit Red Bull early next year.

BBC News - Sports - 12 hours ago

All aboard Alberta's new passenger-rail plan -- Kelly Cryderman -- May 2, 2024

The province has announced the creation of a new agency in the mold of Ontario’s Metrolinx to sequence and build rail projects, filling a desperate need for intercity transit

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Microsoft plans to lock down Windows DNS like never before. Here's how.

ZTDNS brings the best of both worlds to DNS: encryption and fine-grained control.

Ars Technica - Business - 12 hours ago

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

AP News - Politics - 13 hours ago

'I have the will to live': N.B. woman needs double lung transplant

A New Brunswick woman suffering from sarcoidosis, a disease that limits your lung capacity, is in need of a double lung transplant.

CTV News - Health - 13 hours ago

Israel hasn't shown 'plan' to US for Rafah invasion amid UN warnings

The U.S. said Israel has not presented Washington with a 'comprehensive plan' for its invasion of Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians displaced...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

UN sets contingency plans in case of Israeli assault on Rafah

WHO says despite measures, ailing health system will not be able to withstand potential scale of devastation incursion will cause

Voice of America - World - 15 hours ago

G-7 Eyes Plan on US-Led $50 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine -- The U.S. is in talks with close partners to lead a group of allies that would give as much as $50 billion in aid to Ukraine...

The U.S. is in talks with close partners to lead a group of allies that would give as much as $50 billion in aid to Ukraine, with the massive outlay being repaid with the windfall profits from sovereign Russian assets that have been frozen -- and are accruing interest -- mostly in Europe.

Military.com - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Justice Department warns Iowa it plans to sue over state's new immigration law

The U.S. Department of Justice has told Iowa's top officials it plans to sue the state over a new law making it a crime for a person to be in Iowa if they've previously been denied admission

Washington Times - US News - 15 hours ago

G-7 Eyes Plan on US-Led $50 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

The U.S. is in talks with close partners to lead a group of allies that would give as much as $50 billion in aid to Ukraine, with the massive outlay being repaid with the windfall profits from sovereign Russian assets that have been frozen -- and are accruing interest -- mostly in Europe.

Military.com - US News - 15 hours ago

Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.

Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.

AP News - Politics - 15 hours ago

On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar

Some regional statements on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day stayed on the climate crisis theme, while others focused on the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Global Voices - Politics - 17 hours ago

Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law. The statute makes it a crime for a person to be in the state if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S.

AP News - US News - 18 hours ago

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law. The statute makes it a crime for a person to be in the state if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law. The statute makes it a crime for a person to be in the state if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S.

AP News - Politics - 18 hours ago

An AI-Powered Fighter Jet Took the Air Force's Leader for a Historic Ride. What That Means for War -- Even though the artificial intelligence technology is not fully developed, the Air Force is planning for an AI-enabled fleet...

Even though the artificial intelligence technology is not fully developed, the Air Force is planning for an AI-enabled fleet of more than 1,000 unmanned warplanes to be operating by 2028.

Military.com - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Top soldier says military looking for 'clarity' on Ottawa's budget plans

Just over a month into the new fiscal year and two weeks after the federal budget, the Department of National Defence is struggling to reconcile the Liberal government's approach to military funding — giving with one hand while taking with the other.

CBC News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Find a plant swap, start a butterfly garden: 107 things for plant fans to try in May

Take a break to make something green or learn something about plants this May.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Planning a trip to New Hampshire this summer? The Globe N.H. team shares their favorite things to do.

From hikes and ice cream to State House tours and wine tastings, we've got you covered.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Talks over Tata steel plans have broken down, say unions

Community, the GMB and Unite said that the company was ‘completely disregarding’ the impact of its plans on workers and local communities.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Canada's dental care plan begins today. Here's what you need to know -- Marina von Stackelberg -- -

Canada’s national dental care plan begins covering 1.9 million seniors today — the first phase of a massive public oral health-care insurance program that eventually will cover one quarter of Canadians. But many patients may still be kept waiting to get their dental visits covered.

CBC News - Politics - 20 hours ago

Letter to the editor: Plant-based diet free of viral risk

I adopted a vegan diet and lifestyle decades ago, yet I am concerned about food safety.

Washington Times - Opinion - 20 hours ago

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

Fox News - World - 20 hours ago

HSBC fields anger from pensioners amid plans to scrap bankers' bonus cap

A vote on the decision was held during the banking giant’s annual general meeting in London.

Evening Standard - Business - 23 hours ago

PPL Electric Utilities plans 9% decrease on June 1

PPL Electric Utilities customers who don’t shop for electricity supply will see their costs drop on June 1, if a rate change is approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Lancaster Online - Business - 1 day ago

Orangutan Seen Treating Facial Wound With Medicinal Plant In World First

Study lead author Isabelle Laumer said they are "very excited" by the observations that were recorded in June 2022 in the Suaq Balimbing research area in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.

NDTV - Science - 1 day ago

Apple's stock surges on solid earnings and $110bn share buyback plan

Apple's shares surged more than 6% in after-hours trading as the tech giant reported earnings for the March quarter that surpassed the market's expectations, accompanied by the largest share buyback plan of $110 billion.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Movies -- Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand says original film inspired acting career

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand said the original 1968 film “made me want to be an actor”.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Wild first aid: Orangutan applies medicinal plant to treat facial wound

Animals have been known to eat certain plants to alleviate stomach discomfort, but scientists had never seen one apply a makeshift bandage to heal a wound before.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Flush with tax revenue and other income, San Diego County releases $8.5B spending plan

The county's proposed fiscal plan for 2024-25 adds $317 million in spending and dozens of staff positions

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago

First wild animal seen using medicinal plant to treat wound

Scientists say the male Sumatran orangutan - named Rakus - selectively ripped off leaves and chewed on them, before applying the resulting mixture precisely on to an injured area below his right eye.

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

Coutts faces new storm as it plans to move £2bn out UK shares

The royal bank claims its ‘home bias’ towards British company shares was an ‘anachronism’ that needed ‘funadamental change’

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Litman: The Trump prosecution has a Michael Cohen problem — and a plan to solve it

The convicted former fixer will figure prominently in the New York hush money trial. His credibility issues give the defense plenty to work with.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

Fox News - Science - 1 day ago

Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.

BBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Wild Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Plant To Treat Wound

Rakus an adult male, plucked and chewed up leaves of a medicinal plant known to treat pain and inflammation, and then applied the plant juices to an injury on the right cheek.

Huffington Post - Science - 1 day ago

CBC Explains -- How mapping tree genomes can help plant forests resilient to climate change -- Stephanie Cram -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Edmonton

A research team at the University of Alberta is looking into why some trees in Alberta are more resilient when faced with drought, disease and the risk of wildfires by sequencing tree genomes.

CBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Send us Patriots: Ukraine's battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks

Ukrainian energy workers are struggling to repair the damage from intensifying airstrikes aimed at pulverizing Ukraine’s energy grid. They worry they will lose the race to prepare for winter unless …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

RFK Jr. plans to confront Trump, Biden on $14T in debt, says he'd beat either head-to-head

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, sounded off Wednesday on 'Jesse Watters Primetime,' saying he'd defeat Trump or Biden head-to-head.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

US and Saudi close to agreeing 'plan B' defence pact without Israel deal

Washington appears determined to reassert influence in the Middle East after recent disengagement

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

G7 agrees to phase out coal power -- The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

CBS News - Science - 2 days ago

Video -- Canada's dental care plan begins today. Here's what you need to know -- Marina von Stackelberg -- News -- - -- Politics

Canada’s national dental care plan begins covering 1.9 million seniors today — the first phase of a massive public oral health-care insurance program that eventually will cover one quarter of Canadians. But many patients may still be kept waiting to get their dental visits covered.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Parenteau: New rules target pollution from power plants

Electric power generation in the U.S. is shifting rapidly away from fossil fuels toward cleaner and lower-carbon sources. State clean energy targets and dramatic declines in the cost of renewable electricity are the most important reasons.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 2 days ago

House lawmakers challenge Navy's shipbuilding plans with call for additional submarine

Lawmakers are resisting plans by the Navy to cut the size of its ship and submarine fleet, rallying behind a push to procure an additional attack submarine and raising alarm about impending ship retirements.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago

Tesla Backtracks on Supercharger Expansion Plans After Firing Entire Charging Team

Elon Musk's recent decision to fire Tesla's entire charging team has reportedly already led to the company pulling back on its plans to expand the Supercharger network. EV owners already face difficulties finding working charging stations, especially during busy travel times, and these difficulties aren't likely to be lessened anytime soon.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Leaked Gaza ceasefire plans trigger backlash in Israel

Leaked details of the draft US proposal outlines a three-stage plan for stopping hostilities between Israel and Hamas

Telegraph UK - World - 2 days ago

Ben Folds to Reprise His "Paper Airplane Request Tour" on Massive 2024 Tour [Updated]

Ben Folds is reprising his "Paper Airplane Request Tour" this summer, where fans will have a chance to request songs by throwing paper airplanes.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago

Inside the far-right plan to use civil rights law to disrupt the 2024 election

Experts describe the plan as a legal long shot, but say it could sow doubts about the integrity of a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Proposed Transfer of Guard Units to Space Force Sparks Opposition from 48 Governors, 5 US Territories -- While a handful of U.S. governors had spoken out against the plan over the last few weeks, this latest letter marks the most...

While a handful of U.S. governors had spoken out against the plan over the last few weeks, this latest letter marks the most overwhelming response to the Air Force's plan yet.

Military.com - Opinion - 3 days ago

Biden, Trump battle for Michigan -- U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump is planning to campaign in the Midwest state of Michigan this week. It's one of a handful of states that could swing the results of November's presidential election. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump is planning to campaign in the Midwest state of Michigan this week. It’s one of a handful of states that could swing the results of November’s presidential election. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

Voice of America - Politics - 3 days ago

Newsom's 'tax the rich' electricity plan could increase rates for those...

A new California energy bill is changing the way households are billed for their electricity usage by charging households based on income.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia says all NEOM megaprojects will go ahead as planned

"For NEOM, the projects, the intended scale is continuing as planned. There is no change in scale," Saudi Economy Minister Faisal Al Ibrahim told CNBC.

CNBC - Business - 4 days ago

WHO's ambitious plans to tackle Greek health quality

The first National Strategy on Quality of Care, Patient Safety, and Patient Experience is being developed in Greece. It aims to build, strengthen, and consolidate the quality of care through national policies.

Euractiv - Health - 4 days ago

Is plant-based meat better than real meat?

Researchers compared the effects of genuine meat versus plant-based meat substitutes on cardiovascular health and diabetes risk in a recent study that was published in The American Journal of...

International The News - Health - 6 days ago

What on Earth? -- Choosing native plants for your garden has big benefits -- News

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we learn how native plants help boost biodiversity in your garden, get an update on global and federal action on plastic pollution and get tips for making your wardrobe more sustainable.

CBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes

The delay comes two years after the Food and Drug Administration first announced its proposed rules for the ban.

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

Climate group plans legal pushback on permit for Line 5 tunnel project

Opponents of the tunnel worry about Line 5 continuing to operate, risking a spill and billions of dollars of damage to the environment

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 7 days ago

Planned months ahead, Columbia's Gaza protest fuels natl movement

The student protests and encampment at Columbia University which inspired similar movements across the U.S. have been months in the making, said...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

ByteDance 'doesn't have any plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no intentions of selling TikTok despite pressure from the new U.S. law that requires it to either divest from...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 8 days ago

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight

Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time.

AP News - Science - 8 days ago

JioCinema Premium Plans With Ad-Free 4K Video Streaming Starting at Rs. 29 Announced

JioCinema Premium monthly subscriptions are cheaper than the lowest Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video plans in India.

NDTV - Technology - 8 days ago

Newborn baby flown from UK in military plane for treatment in Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally intervened so the child could travel, it is reported

Evening Standard - Health - 8 days ago

EPA issues four rules limiting pollution from fossil fuel power plants

Coal to be hit hard, natural gas plants will have to capture carbon emissions.

Ars Technica - Science - 8 days ago

Bird flu outbreak attacks US: Here's explanation

Outbreaks of Avian flu have been reported in a poultry facility in Michigan and a Texas egg producer this week.Infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching Bird flu from a...

International The News - Health - 8 days ago

New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

The rule was among four separate measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regular certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.”

NBC News - Science - 8 days ago

TikTok CEO plans to fight against a bill that could ban the app

President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it in 270 days, but CEO Shou Zi Chew vows to fight back against legislation. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

Türkiye reveals plans for largest-ever domestic aircraft carrier

Türkiye is preparing for its largest-ever domestic aircraft carrier through a project led by the Directorate of Design Project Office (DPO) of the Turkish...

Daily Sabah - Business - 9 days ago

Meta shares slump as Zuckerberg plans to invest billions more in AI

Tech giant plans to invest heavily in building AI infrastructure like data centres

Independent UK - Technology - 9 days ago

NYU doctors successfully perform first-ever combined heart pump, pig kidney transplant

Surgeons from the New York University Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant for the first time for a 54-year-old woman with heart and kidney...

International The News - Health - 9 days ago

Deborah James's family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

Dame Deborah died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Evening Standard - Health - 9 days ago

Soros denounced over media acquisition plans

Congressman raises concerns about billionaire George Soros’ influence over local radio stations in the US, after major stake purchase

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Tribes turn to the U.N. as major wind project plans to cut through their lands in the U.S.

Last week, a United States federal judge rejected a request from Indigenous nations to stop SunZia, a $10 billion dollar wind transmission project that would cut through traditional tribal lands in southwestern Arizona. Amy Juan is a member of the Tohono O’odham nation at the Arizona-Mexico border and brought the news of the federal court’s […]

Mongabay - Environment - 9 days ago

She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump

A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart.

AP News - Health - 9 days ago

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Ugandan climate activist Patricia Ariokot set a Guinness World Record for the longest tree hug. Her feat wasn't a stunt: she's raising awareness for trees' vital role in mental and environmental health.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 11 days ago

NASA plans new mission to Saturn. What are they looking for?

NASA is planning to send a large drone to Saturn and its moons. Dan Riskin explains what they're hoping to find.

CTV News - Science - 11 days ago

Verizon reports fewer quarterly subscriber losses on flexible plan demand

Verizon said last month that a majority of its customers were opting for its premium, customizable myPlan option, which has resonated well with consumers

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 11 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 - 13 days ago

'Economic plan is working' says PM

The prime minister says the government's economic plan is working as inflation falls to its lowest level in two and a half years.

Sky News - Business - 17 days ago

NASA's plan to bring Mars samples to Earth undergoes revision due to budget cuts

NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been deemed too expensive.

Fox News - Science - 18 days ago

Mission Bay's 'bowling pin' island will keep guiding planes and helping birds nest

The new 20-year lease comes just in time for the start of nesting season for endangered least terns, which use the island as one of four key nesting sites in Mission Bay

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

What to Know About the New Student-Loan-Forgiveness Plans -- Biden's relief measures and proposals are good news for borrowers — if you can figure out their looming deadlines and complexity.

Biden’s relief measures and proposals are good news for borrowers — if you can figure out their looming deadlines and complexity.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Liberals release plan to 'solve the housing crisis,' branding it as a call to action

The federal Liberals have unveiled their plan to solve the housing crisis, building on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands.

CTV News - Business - 21 days ago

First pig kid­ney in a hu­man: Is this the fu­ture of trans­plants?

Could the successful transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney to a human spell the end of the organ shortage crisis?

Aljazeera - Science - 22 days ago

What to Know About the New Student-Loan-Forgiveness Plans

Biden’s relief measures and proposals are good news for borrowers — if you can figure out their looming deadlines and complexity.

New York Magazine - Politics - 22 days ago

Ireland's planned unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state sends a dangerous signal

The contagion of anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland reached new proportions last week when my invitation to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis was withdrawn

Irish Times - Opinion - 23 days ago

New Boeing Whistleblower Alleges Another Plane May Also Be Faulty

A quality manager claims that Boeing improperly fastened 787 Dreamliners togethers, which could lead to a second blown fuselage.

New York Magazine - Business - 23 days ago

Trump's secret plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

The former US president pledged to end the war within 24 hours if elected, but refuses to disclose how; In report, his main strategy is to pressure Zelensky into territorial concessions to Putin

YNET News - World - 25 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 - 29 days ago

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

Fox News - Health - 29 days ago

Smelly plant forces idyllic picnic area to shut for a month

Stinknet may have pretty yellow blossoms - but smells like turpentine and can cause serious breathing problems as well as severe skin rashes.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Ireland must stop prioritising short-term demands and plan for a better society

We do not have the scale of public and private investment in infrastructure to move towards greener energy and more sustainable lifestyles

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

The Max Planck So­ci­ety must end its un­con­di­tion­al sup­port for Is­rael

An open letter by employees calls on the MPS to reconsider its stance on Israel in view of Israeli genocidal actions.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

EU plans to slap tariffs on grain to 'choke off' Russian revenue

The European Commission is moving to impose tariffs on grain and related imports from Russia and Belarus, seeking to prevent Moscow from using farm...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

World's first pig-to-human kidney transplanted in US

A team of surgeons in Boston announced that they had performed the world's first pig-to-human kidney transplant on a 62-year-old patient on...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

Inquiry Into Victoria's Public Housing Tower Demolition Plan Launched

The reasoning behind the Victorian government's plan to demolish, privatise and rebuild all 44 of its public housing towers will be the subject of a new parliamentary inquiry.

VICE News - Politics - 1 month ago

Ikea to open new Irish store next month as part of nationwide expansion plan

Swedish furniture giant Ikea is set to open another Irish ‘plan and order point’ store next month.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 month ago

Anonymous claims infiltrated Israel's nuclear plant in Dimona

Hacker group discloses 7GB of documents it claims to have stolen, though Israeli sources view this primarily as psychological warfare rather than an act of substantive harm

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Unilever to spin off ice cream business, plans to cut 7,500 employees

The move, which will unload popular brands such as Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and will save some $869 million over the next three years

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Activist Petrus has a plan to help lift Criteo's share price. How it may unfold

The activist investor has a four-point list of suggestions for the digital advertising company.

CNBC - Opinion - 1 month ago

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Researchers and citizen scientists will observe how animals' routines at several zoos are disrupted during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Michigan Lawmaker Introduces Bill Requiring State Health Plans to Cover Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments

After ProPublica reported on a Michigan insurer that wouldn’t cover a cancer patient’s last-chance treatment, a state lawmaker introduced a measure compelling health plans to cover a new generation of advanced cancer therapies.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

MasterClass Is Offering 15% off Its Yearly Subscription For Any Plan

The best MasterClass deal is their exclusive deal: get 15% off a yearly Masterclass subscription. Here's how to get the MasterClass promo.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Aquarius: a last-minute change of plans will bring pleasant surprises

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.

Sydney Morning Herald - Weird - 2 months ago

US plans to send arms to Israel amid Biden's push for ceasefire: Report

The US Embassy in Jerusalem drafted an assessment of arms to be transferred which said that the Israeli government requested 'rapid acquisition of these items for the defense of Israel against continued and emerging regional threats'

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Trump's Master Plan to Defeat His Criminal Cases Isn't Working

The former president’s strategy to delay all his cases until after the election isn’t going according to plan, following a series of legal defeats.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

OpenAI plans to decimate Alphabet's core business, to launch an alternative to Google Search soon

Alphabet may soon face a massive challenge from OpenAI, in Google's core business. OpenAI, in partnership with Microsoft is planning to launch an AI bot that would act as an alternative to Google Search

First Post - Technology - 2 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

Health Plans Can't Dodge Paying for Expensive New Cancer Treatments, Says Michigan's Top Insurance Regulator

After ProPublica reported on a health insurer that refused to cover the only medicine that could save a cancer patient’s life, Michigan insurance regulators clarified that, by law, many plans must pay for any clinically proven treatments.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Broadband rises must be 'clearer', says Ofcom boss -- The regulator has plans to make mobile and broadband firms more upfront about mid-contract price rises.

The regulator has plans to make mobile and broadband firms more upfront about mid-contract price rises.

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

UK interior minister signs new Rwanda treaty to resurrect asylum plan

British interior minister James Cleverly signed a new treaty with Rwanda on Tuesday in an attempt to overcome a court decision to block the government's controversial policy of sending asylum seekers to the East African country.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Planes, tails and mid-flight snacks -Spain's Vueling rolls out pet treats

Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has started offering treats for pets as part of the buy-on-board menu on its flights, it said on Monday, adding that it was the first such initiative in Europe.

Reuters - Weird - 4 months ago

Six planets found in synchronized orbit may help solve cosmic puzzle

They are the most common type of planet observed in our Milky Way galaxy - two to three times the diameter of Earth but smaller than Neptune, and orbiting closer to their stars than our solar system's innermost planet Mercury does to the sun.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

This Billion-Dollar Plan to Save Salmon Depends on a Giant Fish Vacuum

Many endorse opening dams and letting fish coast the natural current as the best way to avoid extinction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has other ideas.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

We reshaped the planet so that we can feed ourselves. But now we're running out of suitable land

Human history is shaped by our ability to feed ourselves. See how population growth is tied to farmland, and how food production's profound environmental effect shows us the need for change.

AP News - Science - 5 months ago

Millions of women to get the pill at pharmacies under new NHS plans

Women across England will be spared the inconvenience of having to make a GP appointment in order to obtain contraceptives

Independent UK - Health - 5 months ago

Scientists discern internal structure of mysterious dwarf planet Eris

Dwarf planet Eris, similar in size to its better-known cosmic cousin Pluto, has remained an enigma since being discovered in 2005 lurking in the solar system's far reaches. While Pluto was explored by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during a 2015 flyby, Eris - about 40% further from the sun - has never been visited.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

Hope for children needing new limbs 10 years after first transplant

Sepsis and meningitis victims ‘would greatly benefit’ says Prof Simon Kay

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

After 20 years and thousands of trees planted, Kalimantan's veteran forester persists

PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia — For 20 years, Redansyah has awakened every day at 5 a.m. to plant trees here in the Pesalat forest area of Central Kalimantan province. The Indigenous Dayak begins the day searching the forest for seedlings, then prepares the ground for planting before nurturing the recently seeded. “I can’t spend too long […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Senate Banking Chair Asks CFPB How It Plans to Address Risks of Chime and Other Banking Apps

Citing a ProPublica report on the high numbers of complaints about involuntary Chime account closures and other problems, Sherrod Brown asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to lay out a plan for overseeing neobanks.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago