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Meet Gem the cocker spaniel – the face of UK pet cloning
Commercial animal cloning is banned in the UK, so Gemini Genetics in Shropshire freezes cells bound for the US. At first glance, Gem is simply a very happy spaniel. With a plush toy in her mouth, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Material used in explosive devices left in New Orleans contained rare compound, investigators say
Senior law enforcement officials say the explosive devices left in New Orleans contained a rare compound not seen before in a U.S. terror attack. NBC News' Tom Winter reports.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
What to know about Turo, the car rental app used in New Orleans attack and Las Vegas bombing
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
US stocks rally to shake off new year jitters amid light trading
S&P 500 ends day 1.3% higher in its biggest rise since the day after Donald Trump’s election victory on November 6Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last weekABC News - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Don’t we care about disproportionate Black victimization?
The government has a fundamental duty to provide security for all its citizens and to punish those who victimize them. It is time for the local, state and federal governments to live up to that ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
How to look after pets during the cold spell
Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
How Congress Could Find Itself Paralyzed, and New Orleans Attack Update
Plus, Kenyan villagers get a scare from space.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Experience: I paid £55,000 for a beer
When I asked for the receipt, the bartender printed it out and put her hand over her mouth. I’m a cricket journalist from Sydney, and in 2019 I was in Manchester to cover the Ashes. After dinner, I ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'
Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?
City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn't use them on New Year's
New Orleans had access to effective anti-vehicle barriers ahead of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Eve revelers that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
What's Turo? The 'Airbnb of cars' was used in New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents
An online car rental service is under scrutiny after it was used in two incidents Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Trump uses New Orleans attack to push security and border agenda
President-elect blames US military veteran’s alleged terror act on Biden’s immigration policyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather
They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
What is Turo? Car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas
Turo, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010, operates differently from traditional car rental services.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy
All private companies in the state must now grant at least 20 hours of paid leave to employees to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that went into effect Jan. 1.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Shooting outside New York City nightclub leaves 10 wounded
Police say three or four gunmen opened fire on about 15 young people waiting to enter Amazura club in Queens. Ten people were wounded in a shooting outside a New York City nightclub late on ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Sarrazin leaves intensive care after horror crash
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin leaves intensive care after successful surgery to drain a bleed on his brain following a fall in training.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Trucks in New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion Were Rented Using Turo
Renters of both vehicles had used Turo, a peer-to-peer app. Officials are investigating possible connections between the two cases.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
What to know about the car-renting app used in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks
The car-renting app Turo is in the spotlight after both the cars used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year's Day were rented through the company. In New Orleans, a pickup truck ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack was 13-year US army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar
Texas man, 42, who was killed by police, served in Afghanistan and held rank of staff sergeant. New Orleans vehicle attack – follow updates Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas man ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Arteta sings virtues of ‘versatility’ as Arsenal overcome sickness bug to win
Manager says team is not too stretched in hectic schedule Ethan Nwaneri picked on merit in Saka’s role at Brentford Mikel Arteta praised his players’ fortitude after a patched-up Arsenal side ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Truck used in New Orleans attack was flying large black flag from rear bumper, authorities say
New information is coming out about the truck attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Eve that killed at least 10 people. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that the truck ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
'Dead right in front of us': Witness shares what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street
Jimmy Cothran recounts what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street after a driver plowed into a crowd, leaving multiple dead and more wounded.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
A Productivity Consultant’s Practical Guide to Prioritizing Self-Care
If you want to properly care for your business, you need to practice self-care. Here’s how to set yourself up for success through the year.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times, Escalating Feud Involving 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Blake Lively
A recent Times article detailed an alleged smear campaign involving film’s director and his publicists.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
