Vesuvius Turned One Victim’s Brain to Glass

Man's brain turned to glass by Vesuvius ash cloud 2,000 years ago

The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Man who ate part of victim's brain granted release from psychiatric hospital

Tyree Smith was ordered confined to Whiting Forensic Hospital for 60 years in 2013 in connection with the killing of Angel Gonzalez.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Vesuvius Erupted, but When Exactly?

Two thousand years on, scholars still don’t agree on the day the destruction of Pompeii began. Two new studies only fan the fire.

The New York Times - 3d

Don Garber continues to "break glass" as MLS Commissioner

The league commissioner welcomes Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman into MLS' New York City office for a sit-down conversation.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.

The New York Times - 1d

Meta announces experimental Aria Gen 2 research smart glasses

Meta revealed the latest version of its experimental glasses intended to help bolster research into artificial intelligence, robotics and machine perception.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Selena Gomez sparkles in thousands of glass droplets at 2025 Oscars

See Selena Gomez's custom Ralph Lauren gown for the 2025 Oscars.

ABC News - 4d

DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss

One in five epilepsy patients has uncontrolled seizures due to brain abnormalities too subtle for doctors to spot.

BBC News - Feb. 24

I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance

A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds

The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.

The New York Times - 1d

A ‘break glass moment’: How Washington can prevent a Big Tech takeover of local news

Local broadcasters are facing an existential threat due to regulations that restrict growth and competition, and the FCC must take action to ensure their survival and the continued availability of ...

The Hill - 6d

Viture Pro XR Glasses Drop To New Low Price - Get A Wearable 135-Inch Projector

Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses $399 (was ...

GameSpot - 1d

Jenni Hermoso Was Not the Victim People Wanted Her to Be. And That’s OK.

The Luis Rubiales sentencing provides a reminder that the law is the same for everyone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Avalanche Victim in a Week

The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims

Solo traveller Annie Makeeva fought off two attackers while hiking in Vietnam.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Shooting victim denied travel to Scotland for treatment

The victim of a suspected republican feud shooting has been denied travel on anti-terrorism grounds.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Possible remains found in search for serial killer's victims

Police and the medical examiner are now investigating and seeking to identify the remains as those of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.

CBS News - Feb. 27

Measles claims first U.S. victim since 2015

A school-age child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease since 2015. It is the first death in a measles outbreak that has infected more than 120 people since ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

Teenage victim of suspected XL bully attack named

Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire died on Wednesday at a flat in south Bristol.

BBC News - 6d

Skaters pay tribute to victims of D.C. plane crash

A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nation's capital to remember and raise money for the victims of the midair collision ...

ESPN - 4d

WATCH: Figure skaters honor midair crash victims

U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.

ABC News - 3d

I was fired by DOGE, but I am not a victim

This is not a time for federal workers to be making safe, self-preserving choices. If ever there was a time for dedicated civil servants to act courageously, that time is now.

The Hill - 2d

A special one?

Keir Starmer’s little wins with Donald Trump don’t add up to victory

Financial Times - 6d

A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep

Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Gary Woodland receives PGA Tour Courage Award as he returns from brain surgery

Gary Woodland is the winner of the PGA Tour Courage Award

ABC News - Feb. 26

Elijah Olaniyi dies at 26: Former Stony Brook, Miami player battled brain cancer

Olaniyi's name can be found across the record books at Stony Brook

CBS Sports - Feb. 27

I’ve been studying the brain for 15 years—I take these 5 supplements every day for sharper memory

As a brain researcher of 15 years, Dr. Heather Sandison is a huge believer in the power of vitamins and supplements to support your cognitive health. Here's a list of her favorites that she ...

CNBC - 2d

America has turned on its friends

Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endure

Financial Times - Feb. 21

The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts

After the success of “The Chosen,” Amazon and Netflix are converting Bible stories into films and TV shows with “Game of Thrones”-style intrigue and romantic comedy elements.

The New York Times - 5d

The turning tide of U.S. support for Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine approached its third anniversary last month, the tide began to turn — not on the battlefield, but in the White House.

CBS News - 3d

GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

FBI searching for more alleged victims in deadly romance scam

The FBI is looking for more alleged victims of a Las Vegas woman they say was involved in a deadly romance scam. The suspect is accused of defrauding older men and causing the death of at least one ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Alleged Andrew Tate victims 'disgusted' by his departure from Romania

Matthew Jury, lawyer and representative for some of Andrew Tate’s alleged victims, said it was shameful that Romania had allowed the Tate brothers to leave the country and fly to the U.S. He also ...

NBC News - Feb. 27

Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims

Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.

The New York Times - 3d

For Pacific Palisades Fire Victims, Baseball Brings Hope and Some Normalcy

A Pacific Palisades youth baseball league has found a temporary home and, with lots of help, is reviving a sense of togetherness that was lost in January.

The New York Times - 3d

Vesuvius Turned One Victim’s Brain to Glass

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