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Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
World's oceans have gone 'crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril
Oceans are record-hot, and nearly two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs have experienced heat stress at levels high enough to cause bleaching, NOAA said.NBC News - Top stories -
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.The New York Times - World -
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.Wired - Tech -
How this year's Biden-Trump debates will be different than past presidential debates
Learn more about the upcoming 2024 presidential debates, including who will participate, when to watch and how the Trump and Biden camps agreed on the events' logistics.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Imprisoned Oregon man charged in deaths of three women found in Portland area last year
An imprisoned Oregon man was indicted Friday in connection with the deaths of three women whose bodies were found “under suspicious circumstances” last year in the Portland area, authorities announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
NWSL Vibe Check: It's time for newcomer of the year, most improved and more awards
With the halfway point of the season just weeks away who stands out in NWSL?CBS Sports - Sports -
These were the 10 most stolen cars in 2023—why the year was different
Usually, the most commonly stolen cars are the most common cars. But in 2023, a wave of thefts changed things.MarketWatch - Business -
How to whiten white clothes without bleach
Bleach is an effective, albeit potentially dangerous, product for whitening clothes. Here’s how to whiten your white clothes and bedding without using bleach.NBC News - Top stories -
California college students experiencing homelessness speak out
College can be stressful with studying and meeting deadlines, but some students are struggling with a different issue: housing. Federal data shows more than 1.5 million U.S. college students are homeless. CBS News producer Sarah Svoboda shows how ...CBS News - Top stories - California -
Crockett offering 'bleach blonde' T-shirts following spat with Greene
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is launching a "Crockett Clapback Collection" of T-shirts meant to raise money for Democratic candidates following the attention on her clash with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Crockett wrote on the social ...The Hill - Politics -
Dancing Past the Venus de Milo
The Louvre is joining in the celebration for the Olympics by opening up for dance and exercise classes early in the morning. Tickets sold out in a flash.The New York Times - Top stories -
Researchers build AI-driven sarcasm detector
Being able to detect lowest form of wit could help AI interact with people more naturally, say scientists. Never mind that it can pass the bar exam, ace medical tests and read bedtime stories with emotion, artificial intelligence will never match ...The Guardian - World -
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Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.BBC News - Top stories -
What's the future for Aberfan chapel with tragic past?
Some of the 116 children killed in the Aberfan disaster were taken to the now derelict Capel Aberfan.BBC News - Top stories -
Viral kids creator Ms. Rachel says she experienced bullying after fundraising for children in Gaza
Viral kids creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, said she’s experienced bullying online following a fundraiser she launched for children in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories -
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NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
There are two Game 7s in the NBA on SundayABC News - Sports - NBA -
Eye Opener: Deadly storms wreak havoc in Houston area
Deadly storms cause widespread damage around Houston. Also, Donald Trump's defense team works to discredit Michael Cohen during cross-examination. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
Teen trafficked into U.S. rescued after texting 911, describing area
Information provided by the teenager allowed deputies to launch a search and locate her in minutes.CBS News - Top stories -
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei offered condolences after the deaths of the president and foreign minister.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
The areas England must improve to take Australia's T20 crown
BBC Sport and data providers CricViz look at the pressing issues surrounding England's T20 side as they build towards this autumn's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.BBC News - Top stories -
Death toll grows to 8 in severe Houston-area storms
An eighth person has died in the Houston area following severe weather that lashed the city and surrounding Harris County with 100 mph winds, officials said Monday, and more than 192,000 customers remained without power.NBC News - Top stories -
The 10 most impactful offseason moves
After a busy couple of months in the NFL, Liz Loza lists the moves that meant the most in the fantasy world this offseason.ESPN - Sports -
New research could solve the mystery behind the construction of Egypt's pyramids
More than 30 pyramids in Egypt, including in Giza, may have been built along a branch of the Nile that has long since disappeared, a new study suggests.NBC News - Top stories -
OpenAI put ‘shiny products’ over safety, departing top researcher says
Jan Leike’s exit from ChatGPT maker is the latest sign of internal divisions over technology’s developmentFinancial Times - Business -
OpenAI putting ‘shiny products’ above safety, says departing researcher
Jan Leike, a key safety researcher at firm behind ChatGPT, quit days after launch of its latest AI model, GPT-4o. A former senior employee at OpenAI has said the company behind ChatGPT is prioritising “shiny products” over safety, revealing that ...The Guardian - World -
AI chatbots’ safeguards can be easily bypassed, say UK researchers
All five systems tested were found to be ‘highly vulnerable’ to attempts to elicit harmful responses. Guardrails to prevent artificial intelligence models behind chatbots from issuing illegal, toxic or explicit responses can be bypassed with ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
A London Jeweler Updates Its Home to Rediscover Its Past
Hancocks has moved into a renovated Georgian townhouse on St. James’s Street with more space to display its wares as well as its history.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Evening Report — Cohen faces questions about background, past lies
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Elizabeth Williams via AP Cohen takes a grilling on Trump trial witness stand Michael Cohen, former President Trump's one-time lawyer and "fixer" took ...The Hill - Politics -
Jason Heyward grateful to return as the Dodgers roll past the visiting Reds
Jason Heyward homered in his return from the injured list and pitcher James Paxton had a strong six innings, helping the Dodgers beat the Reds on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Mavericks rally past Thunder, secure berth in Western Conference finals
After overturning a 17-point deficit, Dallas will play either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets.ESPN - Sports -
The 14 TV shows we're most excited for this summer
This summer, you'll have to say goodbye to at least one series, but you'll get to say hello to revivals of "Orphan Black" and "Yo Gabba Gabba!," some mystery miniseries and music-centered docuseries.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Most gamers say it’s easier to be themselves in-game | Fandom
According to Fandom's 2024 edition of its Inside Gaming study, two thirds of gamers say it is easier to be themselves while playing games.VentureBeat - Tech -
This is the 'most religious' state, according to new study
The Beehive State has the largest share of religious adherents out of every other state in the nation, according to new research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah.The Hill - Politics -
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4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; hundreds of thousands lose power in Texas
Storms tore through Texas, killing at least four people and knocking out power to nearly 800,000 customers. Emergency crews have begun clearing debris and assessing flooding.NBC News - Top stories -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories