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U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says
The leader of the long-running study said that the drugs did not improve mental health in children with gender distress and that the finding might be weaponized by opponents of the care.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Man goes on trial for rape, murder of India doctor, claims he was framed
A volunteer member of the Kolkata Police force has gone on trial for the rape and murder of a female doctor at a hospital in India, claiming he was framed.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
'Political malpractice' if Trump undoes climate-geared Biden projects, outgoing U.S. energy secretary says
Outgoing U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm called for consistency in Washington's climate policies and global role in the green transition.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Study finds local governments are less polarized despite national political divisions
Local governments are uniquely able to combat growing national polarization, according to a new study out Wednesday from the nonprofit research organization CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of ...Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
In Pro Sports, as in the U.S., Political Support Is Divided
A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
Top Democrat says party lost election because of ‘overreliance on consultants and pollsters’
Democrats are facing questions about how to move forward after a sweeping election loss. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why Americans still voted for Trump ...Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds
University of California, Berkeley, research shows people are committed to protecting democratic institutions despite differences. You know that uncle whose political takes threaten to turn family ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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 - October 23 -
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 - October 29 -
Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study
Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says
Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says
Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task forceWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
‘It strikes me as vengeful’: My friend wants to boycott a coffee shop because of the owner’s political views. Is this what America has become?
“There was a pile-on of hate and jubilance at the thought of putting this man out of business.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Biden says Trump should be locked up 'politically'
During a New Hampshire campaign office visit, President Joe Biden made a comment about former President Donald Trump, saying to "politically lock him up."Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Now a Supporter of Anti-Immigrant Politics, Musk Reportedly Worked in the U.S. Illegally
After appearing at a Trump rally featuring speakers drenched in racism and vulgarity, the billionaire entrepreneur faces a report he worked here without a proper visa in his early startup days.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
New details on China's alleged efforts to interfere in U.S. politics
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Google curbs politics discussion among employees on U.S. Election Day
During Election Day, employees tried flooding popular internal message board with election-related memes despite warnings by company executives.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients
Vice President Harris on Tuesday said decisions on gender-affirming care should be left to doctors and their patients in an interview with NBC News. The vice president said “we should follow the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Should you make your bed in the morning? Why some doctors say no
Medically minded social media influencers have been encouraging people to leave their bed linen dishevelled – and all because of the humble dust mite. Name: Making the bed.. Age: I’m a ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say
On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
'I want my womb removed but doctors say I'm too young'
Emily, who is 26, says her requests for a hysterectomy are ignored because of her age.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Helen Mirren says 'it's so sad Kurt Cobain died when he did because he never saw GPS'
Helen Mirren has a relatively unique perspective on how she thinks Kurt Cobain would navigate the world if he hadn’t died in the 1990s.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Coach Shane Steichen says QB switch was made because Colts want to win now
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says his decision to change quarterbacks came down to one reasonSports - ABC News - October 30 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says new AI model is taking a while because 'we can't ship' as quickly as hoped
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that GPT-5, the company's next probable large AI model, likely won't come this year.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known
Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Jerry Jones says Dak Prescott likely out at least 4 games with IR move because of hamstring injury
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says quarterback Dak Prescott is likely to miss at least four games with a move to injured reserve because of his strained hamstringSports - ABC News - November 5 -
7 Salisbury U. Students Beat Person Because of Sexual Orientation, Police Say
The students, who face assault and hate crime charges, lured a person to an apartment where they spat on him and broke a rib, the police said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role
A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade unionWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Two powerful banking regulators say they won’t step down just because Trump won
Two of the U.S. government’s most powerful banking regulators have said that they have no plans to step down, in response to pointed questions about their futures under a Trump administration from ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure
A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Will teens save the movies? Here's what a surprising new study says about youth and Hollywood
A new UCLA study found that teenagers would prefer to go see a movie on opening weekend above all other forms of entertainment, including sports.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Inside Anthony Richardson's benching: Why it happened, what it says about Colts and where QB goes from here
Indianapolis has turned to Joe FlaccoSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Adding five minutes exercise a day can help lower blood pressure, study says
Researchers say choosing to climb stairs or cycle to the shops is enough to have a positive effect. Doing just five extra minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure, a study ...World - The Guardian - November 7