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Red Dead Redemption 2 Character Referenced In New GTA Online Update
Rockstar Games have seemingly referenced Red Dead Redemption 2 once again inside of GTA Online. We've seen Rockstar previously include screenshots from Red Dead Redemption 2 inside the game, the cash notes in GTA 6 contain the presidents of the game and much more.
‘A new era’: Miami voters resoundingly reject the city’s political dynasties
After Tuesday’s election, four out of five Miami commissioners are serving their first term in any elected office.
Scientists say thousands of tiny black holes may be passing through your home every day | - The Times of India
Trending News: Physicists reveal that thousands of primordial black holes may drift through your home every year, undetected. Learn how these tiny, ancient black holes could be linked to dark matter and what that means for us.
Indiana redistricting is up for a final, deciding vote in the state Senate
Indiana state Senators are expected to take a final and deciding vote on redistricting Thursday, and the outcome is still uncertain
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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These plants can heat themselves up—scientists finally know why
Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest form of pollination.
'I love an underdog': Trump-Zohran Mamdani voters are at the center of an unexpected relationship
NBC News exit polling from the November vote found that about 1 in 10 Trump voters who showed up to the polls backed Mamdani.
Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Despite US tariff hikes, global trade remains surprisingly strong
Global trade is proving far more resilient than many economists expected in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, The Wall Street Journal writes. Despite forecasts of a decline earlier this year, the U.N. now projects global trade in goods and services will reach $35 trillion in 2025—a 7% jump driven by both higher prices and […]
Andy Kim seeks to topple the Democratic machines in 2027
The New Jersey senator said he will be "stepping up" to take on elected officials who "fuel corrupt machine politics."
Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launched his bid for New York’s 10th congressional district Wednesday, challenging Rep. Dan Goldman in what is expected to be a heated primary in one of the city’s most left-leaning districts.
We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like
Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of
'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends
A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.
Netflix director takes the stand, recounts 5-week scramble to save sci-fi project at heart of his $11 million fraud trial
Carl Rinsch, the director behind "Ronin 47" with Keanu Reeves, took the stand in his own defense. He faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.
The Native Brand, P&G Studios and dentsu Entertainment Launch America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length 'Microsoap' for the Vertical Video Era Produced by Pixie USA, Titled 'The Golden Pear...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Native, a clean beauty and personal care brand, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gam...
NY Warns 950,000 People to Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Cuts
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers are expected to lose health coverage as a result of President Donald Trump’s federal budget, a shift that will strain the city’s struggling public hospital system.
The Native Brand, P&G Studios and dentsu Entertainment Launch America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length “Microsoap” for the Vertical Video Era Produced by Pixie USA, Titled “The Golden Pear Affair”
Trailer and series launch in January 2026; social-first distribution to be followed with a proprietary app experienceLOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Native, a clean beauty and personal care brand, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, and dentsu Entertainment, a division of dentsu, today announced the first brand co-produced feature-length “microsoap” in the US. The social-first, short-form scripted series, “The Golden Pear Affair,” produced by Pixie USA, reimagines the cla
Wafer set for Quins debut after World Cup injury
Ireland's Aoife Wafer is expected to play her first game since breaking her collarbone and rupturing a medial ligament in September.
Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to deliver remarks on the economy and the cost of living, continuing the administration’s newfound push to convince voters that the White House is focused on affordability concerns, a spokesperson said.
Small Business of the Year: Hercules Express Wash, Pinnacle Building Services win big
Hank Keller never dreamed of owning a car wash, but the unexpected path led him to what he now calls “the things we cherish most.”
As Helena Moreno inherits a New Orleans budget crisis, she might learn from Buddy Roemer
Buddy Roemer was suddenly confronted with a budget crisis after he was elected governor of Louisiana in 1987 — similar to the situation that Helena Moreno is facing as mayor-elect of New Orleans
Juventus vs Pafos – Predicted lineup and team news
Juventus and Pafos meet in Turin on Wednesday night with both teams fighting to avoid elimination from the Champions League.The Italian giants have endured a challenging Champions League campaign and ...
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."
South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Lee's office said on Wednesday.
Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 includes Sean Rash, Dick Griffith and Butch Lincoln
There were also two moments inducted for the 18th Hall of Fame class.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A 2.0.0 update out today, patch notes
A new version 2.0.0 update has been announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The patch will soon be live on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. As expected, the update is primarily focused on support for the Mega Dimension DLC. As part of that, new Pokemon that have been added can be accessed by everyone – though if you don’t have...
3 new names enter Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
Three new names and two "moments" were announced Tuesday as the latest inductees into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.
For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
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Russell Crowe Blasts ‘Gladiator II’ ― And 1 Character Choice Has Him Fuming
Crowe called out the 2024 film, which starred Paul Mescal, for twisting Maximus’s “moral core” and story.
Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
The Senate will vote this week on a GOP bill to put money in health savings accounts, as well as a Democratic bill to extend the expiring ACA subsidies. Both are expected to fail.
iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenue in First Year
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to spur strong growth in worldwide foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, according to new estimates shared by IDC. IDC believes the iPhone Fold will capture over 22 percent unit share and 34 percent of the foldables market value in its first year due to an expected $2,400 starting price point. Right now, the foldable market is dominated by Samsung and Google.
Centennial Yards' Entertainment District bags big Irish pub from NYC
In a recent interview, Centennial Yards Company president Brian McGowan predicted the downtown megaproject he’s overseeing will emerge in coming years as the “Times Square of the South.” Helping that cause, perhaps, is the rising district’s newest signing.
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
iPhone Fold called ‘game-changer’ for next year, big impact predicted
IDC projects huge 30% year-over-year foldable gains in 2026 driven by the “game-changer” entry of the iPhone Fold.
2025 Week 15 TE Fantasy Rankings: Sleepers, Streamers, Busts
See the top projected fantasy tight ends for Week 15. Our rankings highlight the best TE options to start in your fantasy football lineup.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
2025 Week 15 QB Fantasy Rankings: Sleepers, Streamers, Busts
See the top projected fantasy quarterbacks for Week 15. Our rankings highlight the best QB options to start in your fantasy football lineup.
Google's first AI glasses expected next year
Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses.
VSCO lays off 24 staff as its consumer business suffers
In an internal memo seen by TechCrunch, VSCO's CEO Eric Wittman said the company's consumer business had declined more than expected, and some of its new growth initiatives didn't yield the expected results.
Skyrim Switch 2 edition announced, so yes you can play Bethesda's RPG yet another way before Elder Scrolls 6
A Switch 2 version of Bethesda's Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now.
Resurrected Pebble maker announces a kind-of-smart ring for capturing audio notes
The Pebble Index 01 isn’t quite a smart ring, but it can do some smart things.
S.F. business tax revenue could jump 11% with tech boom — but city deficit may still hit $1 billion
S.F.'s business tax revenue is projected to jump in the next fiscal year, but the city’s budget deficit could still top $1B due to cuts by the Trump administration, according to Mayor Lurie’s...
Brook.ai Wins Top Digital Health Award for Pioneering Work in AI-Powered Remote Care Management
Brook.ai, the company making remote care an integral part of U.S. healthcare by extending continuity of care outside the traditional practice setting, today announced its recognition with a Gold Award for Remote Patient Monitoring in the Connected Digital Health category at the 27th annual Digital Health Awards®. The prestigious program, organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), honors the most innovative digital health resources developed for consumers and health professionals
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category. Plus, the ‘gay wool’ taking over a New York catwalk
PlayStation leak confirms Leon will be in Resident Evil Requiem after all
Leaked Resident Evil Requiem cover art confirms what we suspected all along - Leon Kennedy is indeed going to be a part of the game.
Hegseth and Rubio expected to brief ‘Gang of Eight’ as Trump refuses to rule out sending troops to Venezuela
Group that includes congressional leaders and leading intelligence committee members is traditionally briefed on major national security actions
Stronger than milk? researchers point to an unexpected food for bone health | - The Times of India
Cottage cheese is emerging as a surprising powerhouse for bone health, offering more than just calcium. This humble dairy product is packed with prote
European markets set for soft open as investors await Fed decision
European shares are expected to open mostly flat on Tuesday as global investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy update.
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category
YouTube TV has fixed 'restricted' problem that broke recorded content [U]
An issue affecting YouTube TV subscribers today is leaving recorded content inaccessible, but YouTube TV has confirmed it is aware...
Drew Brees announces new multi-level go-kart track opening at Surge Entertainment in New Orleans
Drew Brees said the attraction is expected to open by Christmas and will offer fun for all ages.
Australian Business Confidence Slides Ahead of Final RBA Meeting
Australian business confidence declined further in November ahead of the Reserve Bank’s final policy meeting of the year, when it is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged.
61 businesses sign onto letter opposing full BAT lanes on 82nd Avenue
With an update on the project expected to come at a TriMet Board meeting this Wednesday, groups on both sides of this issue are making their voices heard.
Sources: Bruce Blakeman to announce run for N.Y. governor
Blakeman’s expected entry follows weeks of travel across the state as he was mulling a run. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo)
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
John Wayne’s Life Rights Acquired By Teton Ridge Entertainment
Teton Ridge Entertainment, the TWG Global owned film and TV studio, has pacted with John Wayne Enterprises for the exclusive life rights of the Oscar winning Hollywood star across film and TV, scripted and unscripted.
Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Warby Parker said on Monday it is collaborating with Alphabet's Google to develop lightweight AI-powered glasses, with the first product expected to launch in 2026.
Netflix CEOs: ‘We’re Super-Confident’ of Closing Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Say Merger Will ‘Protect Jobs in Entertainment Industry’
Netflix's co-CEOs projected confidence about closing Netflix's takeover of Warner Bros. and HBO Max despite Paramount's hostile bid for the studio.
Business owners to call for 2-week extension of Nights of Lights at city commissioners meeting, citing challenging times
St. Augustine business owners are expected to attend Monday’s city commissioners meeting to request a two-week extension of the Nights of Lights event.
Congress moves to ban trans women from military academy sports
The move is part of several anti-trans measures directed by the Trump administration.
Parenting styles play a key role in shaping teen mental health
Mental health is a global crisis, with more than 1 billion people affected by mental health conditions, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Young people are particularly affected, with suicide ...
Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery
It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.
Resident Evil Requiem leak points to a second playable character, and it isn't Leon
A listing for Resident Evil Requiem's Deluxe Edition may have given away more than Capcom intended, with the suggestion of an unexpected playable character.
Trump to announce $12 billion farm aid package at roundtable
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion farm aid package at a roundtable on Monday, a White House official told CNN.
GameStop Hints At Another Playable Character For Resident Evil Requiem
But it's not who you think it is
These Independent Agencies Could Be Affected by a Supreme Court Case
Court filings identify more than two-dozen quasi-independent boards and commissions that could be affected by a Supreme Court ruling in President Trump’s favor.
Business school changes admissions model
The Future Business Admits program guarantees selected Carolina applicants a spot in UNC Kenan-Flagler as sophomores.
Too busy to meditate? Microdosing mindfulness has big health benefits
Small bursts of mindfulness practices lasting a minute or less can have unexpected benefits for those with busy lives - here’s how
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.
In My Words: What college freshman taught me about politics
The longest government shutdown in US history painfully illustrated that most elected officials are not good at interacting productively with the opposite political party. Far from this embarrassing...
Why a deal isn’t coming together on health care
OPINION: Industry experts have been warning about sticker shock but are routinely ignored by a Congress addicted to last-minute brinkmanship.
Two EMU Alumni Enshrined in The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame - Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Former Eastern Michigan University student-athletes Laurie Byrd and Patrick McInnis were inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, D...
Campaigners celebrate dismissal of Waterstock science park plan
The Planning Inspectorate identified harm to the character and appearance of the area in Watersock.
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November despite major drop in US shipments
China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines.
Scientists uncover a volcanic trigger behind the Black Death
A newly analyzed set of climate data points to a major volcanic eruption that may have played a key role in the Black Death’s arrival. Cooling and crop failures across Europe pushed Italian states to bring in grain from the Black Sea. Those shipments may have carried plague-infected fleas. The study ties together tree rings, ice cores, and historical writings to reframe how the pandemic began.
Scientists Finally Explain Mysterious “Impossible” Merger of Two Massive Black Holes
A detailed suite of simulations conducted by astrophysicists at the Flatiron Institute and their collaborators showed that magnetic fields can produce black holes with masses that were previously believed to be mostly unattainable. In 2023, astronomers recorded a dramatic cosmic event. Two unusua
A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
It's not just your weight that's affected.
A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
It's not just your weight that's affected.
The Truth About Airplane and Hospital Air, According to Science
There’s a certain logic in thinking that the air in a hospital or airplane is filthy, teeming with viruses, bacteria, and whatnot...
New Birth hosts World AIDS + HIV Awareness Sunday, offering free testing and critical health resources
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church partners with public-health groups to confront HIV stigma and expand access to testing for communities disproportionately impacted across metro Atlanta.
How Moss Is Solving Mysteries Scientists Never Expected
A new study looks at how microscopic plants have been used as evidence in forensic investigations. Tiny plants such as moss are easy to miss. Many are no larger than an eyelash, and they usually grow low to the ground in damp, shaded environments. Despite their size, these plants can provide impo
Xbox did so badly on US Black Friday sales it was beaten by a console you've never heard of
An unexpected motion gaming device beat Xbox and placed among the US best sellers, raising questions about missed opportunities and Microsoft’s approach to future hardware.
Where you’ve seen Mel from ‘Tracker’ before
'Tracker' introduced a new character named Mel during season 3
Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats
Republicans in the Indiana state Senate could give President Donald Trump a major political black eye this week — and the conservative voters who elected them say they don’t mind.
Yuletide settles upon the shire at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire grounds [photos]
Yuletide has once again settled upon the shire at the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. The Rapho Township attraction’s annual presentation of olden-time holiday entertainment includes characters such as
Ozark entertainment district fails to get public support, local organizations look forward
OZARK -- Community leaders are seeking suggestions on how to improve downtown Ozark now that voters have rejected the idea of an entertainment district.
Milwaukee snow removal businesses thrive in recent snow surplus
More snow is expected to hit southeastern Wisconsin through Sunday morning.
MGM Resorts (MGM): Reassessing Valuation After Technical Breakout and Improving Global Entertainment Outlook
MGM Resorts International (MGM) just caught investors attention, jumping about 14% on the XETRA exchange as traders reacted to a clean technical breakout and improving sentiment around global entertainment demand. See our latest analysis for MGM Resorts International. Zooming out, that breakout sits on top of a steady grind higher, with a roughly 10% 1 month share price return and a modestly positive year to date move. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still slightly negative,...
Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country
The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Sylva business owner hopes Highway 107 widening will improve safety
A Highway 107 widening project that runs through Sylva, with a start date that’s been pushed back for years, is now expected to begin as soon as April.
Gym tied to outbreak of obscure disease that spreads through mist
The outbreak blamed on "gym exposure" is relatively small, but it has helped push cases tied to the Legionella bacteria to a 10-year high in Florida.
Business owners claim City of Houston's scooter curfew is taking a toll on their bottom line
On a typical Friday night, shops like ERYD rent scooters to downtown Houston patrons. But after the city enacted an electric scooter curfew, there's a row of them parked outside with no customers.
Column | Anger is a defining character trait for both parties, new study shows
An updated Pew study shows that, with the change in administrations and party power in Congress, Democrats are now at record levels of anger toward government.
The Unexpected Ways Vaccines Could Boost Your Health
As political leaders question vaccine safety, scientists point to studies that show the shots might have unrelated benefits.
Earth’s early oceans hid the secret rise of complex life
Scientists have discovered that complex life began evolving much earlier than traditional models suggested. Using an expanded molecular clock approach, the team showed that crucial cellular features emerged in ancient anoxic oceans long before oxygen became a major part of Earth’s atmosphere. Their results indicate that early complexity developed slowly over an unexpectedly long timescale.
Jax State falls to Kennesaw State on last-minute play of Conference USA title game
Jax State (8-5) will await its bowl destination, expected to be announced on Sunday after the conclusion of all of the conference title games.