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Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study
Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies
His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.Science - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows
Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus. A recent study has revealed that some people with attention deficit hyperactivity ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study
Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study
Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants. Climate breakdown caused more than half of the 68,000 ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Heart-Valve Patients Should Have Earlier Surgery, Study Suggests
The results of a new clinical trial have overturned the “wait and see” approach that cardiologists have long favored for symptom-free patients.Health - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago -
Eagles stuck in scoring drought the team hasn't seen in 90 years, plus 13 more wild NFL stats from Week 6
If you want to have your mind blown, just check out these 14 crazy stats from Week 6Sports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revivalWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revivalEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Cam Akers trade grades: Both Vikings and Texans receive same mark by filling areas of need
Here's how we grade the latest running back moveSports - CBS Sports - October 16 -
UK power stations burnt wood from old forest areas, Drax emails show
Internal review acknowledges pellets ‘highly likely’ to have come from ecologically important areas in CanadaBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'
Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Man charged with drugging, sexually assaulting 9 women at his LA area homes
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing more than a dozen felony ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say
Elon Musk’s daily $1 million lottery for registered swing state voters who sign his super PAC’s petition falls into a legal gray area and could potentially violate election law, three experts told ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Military Says It Killed Top Hezbollah Leader
Hashem Safieddine was widely seen as a potential successor to his cousin, Hassan Nasrallah, the armed group’s former leader whom Israel also killed in September. There was no immediate confirmation ...World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital
Rescuers continued to search for bodies under the rubble more than 16 hours after an Israeli airstrike hit a crowded residential area across the street from Beirut's main public hospitalWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Local news sources are still drying up, but there's growth in digital sites in metro areas
Newspapers in the United States closed at the rate of more than two per week during 2023Tech - ABC News - October 23 -
Postal Service: Restoring service in hurricane-hit areas may take 'some time'
Officials for the United States Postal Service gave an update Wednesday on recovery efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, saying that restoring full service in affected areas may take ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Broncos' Josh Reynolds shot twice after leaving Denver-area strip club; treated for 'minor injuries,' per team
Two men have been arrested in the caseSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says
Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-poitner from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday ...Sports - ABC News - October 16 -
USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019
Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris
Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes' 26-player roster for the United States women's national team's first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer in August.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
The most important Eagles development since the bye week
The Eagles are 2-0 since the bye week and it probably isn't a coincidence that Jalen Hurts has protected the football in those two games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic
Fewer migrants were apprehended between ports of entry at the southern border in September than in any month since August of 2020, according to new data released by Customs and Border Protection ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
What has changed for England since Euros triumph?
BBC Sport looks at how England's Euro-winning squad has changed as they prepare to take on Germany in a repeat of the 2022 final.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
First video of pandas released since arrival in DC
The first video since two new giant pandas who were loaned from China to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was released Saturday. Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut in January.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago
