News Quiz for May 27, 2023
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Broncos unveil new uniform for first time in 27 years: Check out Denver's new look and Orange Crush throwbacks
The Broncos uniforms haven't undergone any major changes since 1997CBS Sports - Sports -
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.The New York Times - Science -
Energy secretary defends approach on climate after criticism
Claire Coutinho joins the show a day after the head of the climate change watchdog said the UK is now "less ambitious" with green policy.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds
Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totaling $2.4 trillion, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.CNBC - Business -
Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment
These climate-friendly heating-and-cooling systems are drawing support from states, cities, utilities and developers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.BBC News - Top stories -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of 28-May 4 include wrestler-actor Dwayne Johnson, sports reporter and TV personality Erin Andrews and singer Willie NelsonABC News - Entertainment -
EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature
The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
U.K. blood scandal inquiry ends in May
A public inquiry will shed light on how thousands of people in the United Kingdom were infected with HIV and hepatitis C after some took part in a treatment using donated human blood plasma in the 1970s. Investigative reporter Guy Lynn from BBC ...CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Israel is fighting on four fronts – but the defeat may come at home
The IDF is embroiled in simultaneous conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran and in the West Bank – but hadn’t reckoned on the social and political divisions this would cause. Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defence minister, described the conflict Israel ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is hereABC News - Tech -
MLB players break this rule often — you may be guilty, too
Players break the rule nearly every game. They break it with each other, they break it with fans. As a spectator, you may even have contributed to the rule infringement.The Hill - Politics - MLB -
Oil Falls More Than 1% on Easing Middle East Fears, Economic Concerns
Oil prices fell more than 1% as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East faded and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on sentiment.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years oldABC News - Tech -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.The New York Times - Health -
Taking Multiple Medications? You May Need to Scale Back.
Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious complications.The New York Times - Top stories -
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.The New York Times - Tech -
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.The New York Times - Top stories -
Living to 95 may impact the world as much as AI and climate change
You need an “evergreen” approach to life, work and health, economics professor Andrew Scott says.MarketWatch - Business - Climate -
Arena Breakout: Infinite launches in closed beta on Steam in May
MoreFun announced it's launching its PC FPS title Arena Breakout: Infinite in closed beta on Steam next month.VentureBeat - Tech -
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.The New York Times - Business -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment
These climate-friendly heating-and-cooling systems are drawing support from states, cities, utilities and developers.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
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When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik, May Face a Censure Resolution
The university senate is expected to vote as early as Wednesday on a resolution censuring Nemat Shafik, a reaction to her testimony before Congress and the arrests of student protesters.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
No Way Out — Tim Shipman on Brexit, Theresa May and the death of a premiership
This fast-paced account lays bare bitter divisions, relentless setbacks and a prime minister’s ultimate undoingFinancial Times - World -
After $1.5 billion was spent, the centerpiece of Paris' Olympic efforts may still be too filthy to use
With less than 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic games in France, concerns about pollution in Paris' Seine river are being raised.NBC News - Top stories -
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Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support
The U.S. last week acknowledged Japan and South Korea's "serious concerns" over the recent sharp depreciation in their currencies.CNBC - Business - Japan -
2024 NFL Draft rumors: Steelers love this first-round prospect, may not let him slide past No. 20 overall
Pittsburgh could be targeting a weapon for its new quarterbacksCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Israel lashes out over possibility U.S. may cut aid to army battalion
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel lashes out over possibility U.S. may cut aid to army battalion
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.CBS News - Politics - Israel -
Younger Employees Want a 4-Day Workweek. Small Businesses May Be Asked to Oblige
Whether it's reduced to four days or down to 32 hours, surveys show rising worker support for a shortened workweek. Employers might want to start mulling how that could work for their businesses.Inc. - Business -
Contaminated deer meat may have caused 2 hunters' deadly brain diseases
A new report calls for further study into a possible link between chronic wasting disease in deer and a rare and deadly brain disease in humans.CBS News - Top stories -
Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
Home Energy Rebates funding should start flowing to many consumers within months after the Department of Energy approved the first state application.CNBC - Business -
Elly De La Cruz is doing it again, Juan Soto is elevating, the Astros may be in trouble
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman break down all the baseball matchups from this past weekend including Elly De La Cruz crushing again, the one change that may lead to Juan Soto having a career year and if the Houston Astros are in big trouble.Yahoo Sports - Sports