Scientists are getting their first peek at the genes of nearly 100,000 Americans in what’s considered a uniquely diverse genomic database — part of a quest to reduce health disparities and end cookie-cutter care. The National Institutes of Health released the data on Thursday to help researchers start unraveling how… Read More
Ireland leader tests positive for COVID while visiting Biden, Pelosi
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday evening while attending an event with U.S. leaders, including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to a senior administration official. Martin — also referred to as Ireland’s taoiseach — was attending the Ireland Funds… Read More
Study: SUVs, pickups more likely to hit walkers than sedans
Drivers of bigger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians while making turns than drivers of cars, according to a new study. The research released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety points to the increasing popularity of larger vehicles as a possible… Read More
Japan earthquake kills 4, injures more than 90
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday night, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. A small tsunami reached shore, but the low-risk advisory was lifted by Thursday morning. The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated… Read More
Marco Rubio’s popular move everyone (even top Dems) agreed on
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has become a magnet for liberal outrage, but he just proposed a popular change that’s a winner with the American people — including Democratic Party leaders. On Mar. 9, Rubio introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to end “falling back” by November 2023. Under the… Read More
The Big Sneeze: Pollen season to become even nastier
Allergy season has recently become longer, and pollen counts have become higher. But you ain’t sneezed nothing yet. Controversial Formula Increases Animal Lifespan [Sponsored] Climate scientists at the University of Michigan looked at 15 different plant pollens in the United States and used computer simulations to calculate how much worse… Read More
South Korea suffers omicron surge, reports record deaths
South Korea had its deadliest day yet of the pandemic on Tuesday, with 293 deaths reported in the latest 24 hours, as the country grapples with a record surge in coronavirus infections driven by the fast-moving omicron variant. The 1,196 virus patients in serious or critical conditions were also a… Read More
China goes into lockdown amid virus wave
China on Friday ordered a lockdown of the 9 million residents of the northeastern city of Changchun amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases in the area attributed to the highly contagious omicron variant. Residents are required to remain at home, with one family member permitted to venture out to… Read More
Road to table: New app for claiming roadkill
The aroma of sizzling meat in melted butter wafts from a cast iron pan while Jaden Bales shows his favorite way to cook up the best steak cuts from a big game animal. The deep red backstrap pieces, similar to filet mignon of beef, are organic and could hardly be… Read More
Victims’ families report pain, closure while facing opioid maker
Kara Trainor composed herself, looked into a camera and began to speak to the drugmakers she holds responsible for two decades of suffering that has extended from her to a son born dependent on opioids. Three members of the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma watched silently or listened… Read More
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