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‘People didn’t believe Africa could be a source of innovation’: how the continent holds the key to future drug research
Prof Kelly Chibale says the world is failing to take advantage of African genetic diversity, and everyone could be losing out. Africa has the greatest variety in human genes anywhere on the planet ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
New York rematch could hold key to Democratic quest for House majority
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Democrats are going all-in on efforts to flip New York’s 4th Congressional District blue, funneling big names and money into the Long Island locale with hopes that a victory could ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Golf
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to respond in different ways to the deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
How the filibuster could shape Trump's legislative future
With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, President-elect Trump appears to have a clear path for his legislative goals. But Democrats can still use the filibuster to slow progress. ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida
No player is more important to Billy Napier’s future at Florida than quarterback DJ LagwaySports - ABC News - October 30 -
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
‘I had one thing young people didn’t’: how Subway Takes’ Kareem Rahma got famous in his 30s
He’s hosted Tim Walz and Charli xcx on his viral webseries, but not so long ago the downtown renaissance man was just a guy with a plan. In 2019, Kareem Rahma sat down and decided to become famous. ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
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Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research
Scientists warned for the first time in a new report that melting ice sheets might be slowing key ocean currents at both poles, leading to "potentially dire consequences" for a greater sea-level ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Sources: Nacua's knee injury not believed serious
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice because of a knee injury, but sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter it was not believed to be serious.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Source: Bucs' Wirfs believed to have MCL sprain
The early belief is that Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs suffered an MCL sprain on Sunday, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.
The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Klay Thompson Wanted a Low-Key Homecoming. Golden State Didn’t Listen.
The franchise’s decision to honor Thompson with a warm embrace could help heal wounds, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 13 -
Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation
As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Climate Innovation, Renewable Energy, and More
Here’s what experts think may be on the chopping block—and what might endure.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug
Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers. Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Death in UK immigration removal centre is the first believed to be linked to the drug spice
Staff at Brook House had warned it was ‘only a matter of time’ before someone died as a result of taking the drug. The death of a man in an immigration removal centre a fortnight ago is believed ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
OpenScholar: The open-source A.I. that’s outperforming GPT-4o in scientific research
OpenScholar, an innovative AI system by Allen Institute for AI and University of Washington, revolutionizes scientific research by processing 45 million papers instantly, offering researchers ...Tech - VentureBeat - 13 hours ago -
Sources: Barcelona-Atlético in Miami put on hold
Plans to stage a LaLiga match in Miami have been put on hold for now, sources told ESPN, due to the time constraints involved in moving Barcelona's game against Atlético Madrid in December.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Democratic populists are key to congressional control and their party's future
Democrats have struggled with working-class, populist voters, but this year, a slate of congressional races could help reverse the tide -- or intensify it.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
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Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources
Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared
The body’s cooling defenses fail at lower “wet bulb” temperatures than scientists had estimated.Health - The New York Times - October 25 -
Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa
Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at riskWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Beaten-up Nextracker provides investors a reason to believe. But timing is key here
Shares of Nextracker jumped 22% on the back of stronger-than-expected results and an increase to its project backlog.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Union votes could be key in Michigan
In Michigan, union votes could prove to be crucial to the winning candidate. Jericka Duncan has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Novartis Lifts Guidance Again After Key Drugs Help Results
The pharmaceutical giant raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after higher third-quarter profit and sales topped analysts’ expectations, boosted by revenue from its key drugs.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Novartis Lifts Sales Outlook on Key Drugs, Pipeline Portfolio
The pharma company raised its guidance on revenue growth from its key treatments and expected drug launches, and now anticipates annual currency-adjusted sales to grow by 6% through 2028.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 8 hours ago -
UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers
Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in central Africa
Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.
By tackling waste and protecting taxpayer resources, this administration could rebuild public trust while saving hundreds of billions of dollars.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 23
