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Scientists target queen bees in search of secret to longer life
UK’s £800m research body backs project that could unlock radical therapies to extend human lifespans. The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Millions across Midwest and South face widespread flooding
After being battered by violent storms, millions across the Midwest and South are facing widespread flooding that is tearing apart roads and forcing rescues of residents. Researchers say sweeping ...NBC News - 20h -
Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close
Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.The New York Times - 15h -
Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated construction work on an jointly-funded solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreementsABC News - 2d -
Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 1d -
Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN. More women risk dying in pregnancy and childbirth because of aid cuts by ...The Guardian - 1d -
Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force
Far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, who was convicted last week of embezzling public funds and banned from running for office, stood unshaken before a sea of French flags in Paris on SundayABC News - 1d -
Poor countries say rich world betraying them over climate pledges on shipping
Proposal that ships pay levy on emissions to fund climate action in poor countries opposed by powerful economies. Poor countries have accused the rich world of “backsliding” and betrayal of their ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 16h -
GOP pollster: Majority of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts
A majority of Americans who voted for President Trump oppose cuts to Medicaid funding, according to a recent poll. Two-thirds of surveyed swing voters oppose cutting Medicaid spending to pay for ...The Hill - 12h -
Protect Our Care targeting swing districts with ads opposing Medicaid cuts
The Democrat-aligned group Protect Our Care is launching a new spate of ads targeting GOP-controlled swing districts across the country to highlight constituent opposition to Medicaid funding cuts ...The Hill - 10h