Yes, Some Vaccines Contain Aluminum. That’s a Good Thing.
R.F.K. Jr. and others have blamed the ingredient for allergies and other illnesses. Scientists say it actually bolsters the immune response.
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Is the HPV Vaccine Safe? Yes, Despite What R.F.K. Jr. Has Said.
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Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.BBC News - 1d -
MicroStrategy adds another bull to its side, and yes, it’s all about bitcoin
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The stock market ‘is telling us that cheap, open-source AI is a good thing’ after DeepSeek rout
Investors aren’t ignoring the upsides of cheaper AI models despite Monday’s DeepSeek-inspired stock-market panic.MarketWatch - 2d -
Is the tool as good as it seems?
The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.BBC News - 3d -
Delta Air Lines Just Got a Lucky Break, and the Result Was Some Very Good News
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Trump takes victory lap over struggling media: ‘This is a good thing’
President Trump slammed struggling mainstream news outlets overnight, characterizing them again as the “enemy of the people” and proclaiming their falling audience numbers as a “good thing.” “Wow! ...The Hill - 5d -
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The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Now Nike is joining some academics in pushing for it to become a reality.The New York Times - 5d -
The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained
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'Yes, Queen!' Fans gather in Manhattan to cheer on author Rebecca Yarros
The event had the feel of a costume party, rock concert and family reunion as fans clapped, laughed and shouted “Yes queen!”ABC News - 6d -
Avowed Not Being Open-World Is A Good Thing, Devs Say
Microsoft's next big game, the RPG Avowed from The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian, is coming out in February. Unlike some of Obsidian's other RPGs, Avowed is not an open-world game. This serves ...GameSpot - 6d -
Commanders on Barkley: 'Just try to contain him'
The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Trouble At The Border: Thieves Sneaking Cars In Shipping Containers
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Yes, Minister sitcom character is government's new AI assistant
A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
With ‘City of Yes,’ New York Finally Gets Real About the Housing Crisis
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The thing about rich bosses
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California wildfires: containment improves as winds die down
Firefighters make progress with Palisades and Eaton fires in cooler weather but dry winds could return next week. Containment of the extensive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Coons signals he could be open to voting yes on Bondi
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) signaled during an interview that he could be open to voting “yes” on Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Coons said during ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Yellen on if she’s ever ‘inhaled’: ‘The answer is yes’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked if she has ever “inhaled” marijuana, and she confirmed that she did at one point. Yellen appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday, ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Is the Cowboys coaching job a good one? Yes, yes, yes and no
Sure, dealing with Jerry Jones may be a red flag for Dallas coaching candidates. But Dak, CeeDee and Micah will give the new coach a core other teams envy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
What Is Ye Trying to Tell Us Now?
His new clothing collection has words and letters in a foreign language, the message of which is unclear. But people are buying it.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Falling Child Vaccinations
U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them
We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak. Something quite peculiar has happened to my Facebook feed, and I like it. (Yes, I am still on ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires
Fire crews made some progress on Sunday in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. But winds are expected to pick up, once again raising the fire danger in the region already ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Orhan Pamuk: ‘I have some fame, so I can say things others cannot’
The Turkish writer, 72, talks about his father’s artistic support and being a feminist in the Middle East, his love of Istanbul and fear of government repression. I grew up in a middle-class, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Watch: Key moments of the LA fires and the struggle to contain them
Multiple fires are still burning in LA, as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home
About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained
Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under controlFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires
Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Geraldo Rivera: Pardoning some Jan. 6 rioters 'the right thing'
Media pundit Geraldo Rivera said President-elect Trump would be justified in pardoning some of the people who have been charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’
Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings
Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global tradeFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes
In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.The New York Times - Jan. 3
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