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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 -
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 -
How 'impressive' Man Utd caused problems on Liverpool's right side
Match of the Day 2 pundit Alan Shearer analyses Manchester United's "impressive" Diogo Dalot and how he caused Liverpool's right-hand side problems in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Videos show icy road conditions causing vehicle spin-outs
Videos from around Kansas City, Mo., captured multiple cars and semi-trucks struggling to maintain control on icy roads.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president
Exclusive: David Neuberger believes lack of access to state-funded lawyers for family disputes is ‘wrong in principle’. The former president of the supreme court has said parents are being deprived ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Austria’s new centre-right leader open to coalition with far right
Christian Stocker signalled willingness to share power with Freedom party after resignation of ChancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says
Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...The Guardian - 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 -
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Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘The more relaxed you are, the better you are as a human’: Nicole Kidman on Kubrick, sharks and risk-taking
The Oscar-winning American-Australian actor answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts. Nicole Kidman has finally found a way ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Oil tanker boss says UN maritime body ‘sleeping’ over dark fleet threat
Lars Barstad of Frontline insists it is ‘only a question of time’ before a significant maritime disaster takes placeFinancial Times - 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 -
Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall
Under Donald Trump, the US may become an unreliable ally. The case is getting stronger for Seoul to build its own deterrent. So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Trump team blasts 'deeply conflicted' judge for letting NY sentencing move forward
President-elect Trump's team lambasted the judge in his New York criminal case for rejecting his demand the case be thrown out following his election victory and setting a sentencing date for next ...The Hill - 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 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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Rare footage shows Kim Jong Un's sister with children
Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages
Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might beFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen
While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.Wired - 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 -
3 killed in Hawaii explosion caused by illegal fireworks display
A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off ...CBS News - 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 -
Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemakingABC News - Jan. 1 -
At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause
Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?The New York Times - Jan. 1
