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This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology
Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
U.S. records its first human bird flu death
The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season
The Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season, the team announced Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?
Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel . Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
As people have shaped the natural world, so wildlife – from mahoganies to magpies – has had to evolve to survive. From the highest mountains to the depths of the ocean, humanity’s influence has ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Lone wolf attackers such as New Orleans are " "extraordinarily difficult to detect," Himes says
House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and ranking member Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in the wake of ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs
A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts
Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.Wired - Jan. 5 -
AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era
This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Habitat for Humanity CEO says Jimmy Carter's impact "cannot be overstated"
Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford tells CBS News about former President Jimmy Carter's work with the nonprofit organization. Carter's six-day state funeral began on Saturday.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Bar Lonely"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, dies in Japan aged 116
Itooka, who died at a care home in Ashiya, enjoyed bananas and had been a keen mountain climber. A Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest living person has died at the age of 116.. Tomiko ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81
She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Marvel Rivals Vanguard Tier List - All 8 Tank Heroes Ranked
The Marvel Rivals Vanguard roster is fairly limited out of the gate, with only a handful of heroes to choose from. Vanguards serve as tanks, with large health pools and abilities focused on ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle
Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on how the president came to the decision and the impact it could have.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
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Borrowers cheer Biden's record-setting student loan forgiveness, but left bitter with the system
President Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures
Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. Heralded for his extensive international work from Afghanistan, the Middle East, the US and Russia, he has been widely exhibited and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
