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Parents overestimate sons’ maths skills more than daughters’, study finds
Gender stereotypes at home may hamper female students’ ability to progress in the classroom, research suggests. Parents are more likely to overestimate maths ability in sons than daughters, according to research that suggests that gender ...The Guardian - World -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
More than third of Amazon rainforest struggling to recover from drought, study finds
‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse. More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a “critical slowing down” ...The Guardian - World -
UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims
Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
This is the 'most religious' state, according to new study
The Beehive State has the largest share of religious adherents out of every other state in the nation, according to new research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah.The Hill - Politics -
Researchers studying 'doomsday glacier' make worrying discovery
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.The Hill - Politics -
Mayor John Whitmire talks Houston's deadly weather
A severe storm blew through southeast Texas Thursday night, killing at least four people and bringing powerful winds and rain for the second time this month. More than 800,000 customers lost power due to the storm. Houston Mayor John Whitmire ...CBS News - Top stories -
Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms
Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.BBC News - Top stories -
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The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon
Not only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting.Wired - Tech -
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant vulnerable to malicious commands, study reveals
Amazon researchers uncover alarming vulnerabilities in speech AI models, revealing 90% susceptibility to adversarial attacks and raising concerns over potential misuse.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
Potential new drug for menopause shows promise, study shows
In clinical trials, a new drug showed promising results in controlling hot flashes associated with menopause and in improving sleep and overall quality of life. Some who took part in trials of the drug reported life-changing results. NBC News' ...NBC News - Top stories -
Study Suggests Waiting Longer Before Withdrawing Life Support
A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with severe traumatic brain injuries raised questions about a custom of making a decision within 72 hours.The New York Times - Health -
Pakistani nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan asked to stay indoors after attacks
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.CBS News - World - Pakistan -
New Study Reveals The Main Reasons People Want To Play Games
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its fourth annual Inside Gaming report, and one of the key takeaways is that personal expression within games is increasingly important to players. The Inside Gaming report is based on data from Fandom's ...GameSpot - Tech -
This exercise protects against knee pain or arthritis, according to new study
People who biked at any point in their lives were 17% less likely to develop knee pain and 21% less likely to develop arthritis with pain in the joint, a new study found.NBC News - Top stories -
Could fluoride in pregnancy affect kids' development? A study suggests a link
New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.NBC News - Top stories -
New study focuses on long term use of weight loss drug Wegovy
The study looked at whether people on the drug maintained their weight loss.ABC News - Top stories -
Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly 2 decades after deadly storm
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.CBS News - Top stories -
FDA approves Amgen's treatment for most deadly form of lung cancer
The FDA cleared the Amgen drug, called Imdelltra, as a treatment for patients with advanced small-cell lung cancer.CNBC - Business - FDA -
FDA Approves Amgen Drug for Persistently Deadly Form of Lung Cancer
The treatment is for patients with small cell lung cancer, which afflicts about 35,000 people in the U.S. a year.The New York Times - Science - FDA -
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Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War
France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.The New York Times - World -
Eye Opener: Deadly storms wreak havoc in Houston area
Deadly storms cause widespread damage around Houston. Also, Donald Trump's defense team works to discredit Michael Cohen during cross-examination. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
Deadly Houston thunderstorms knock out power, damage downtown buildings
It will take weeks to restore power in some parts of Houston, according to city officials, after deadly thunderstorms slammed power lines and blasted downtown buildings. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly tourist attack in Afghanistan
Taliban says four arrested over attack at Bamiyan heritage site that killed three Spanish visitors and an Afghan. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamiyan province that killed three Spanish ...The Guardian - World -
New Caledonia: Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
French forces launch operation on Sunday to regain access to parts of Nouméa and allow airport to reopen. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific ...The Guardian - World -
Houston braces for more severe weather after deadly storms
More than 200,000 residents in the Houston area remain without power as severe weather threats persist. Claire Hao, an energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins CBS News with more on the impact of an expected heat wave.CBS News - Top stories -
Where to Find the 'Best' Pizza Slice in NYC? It's Complicated.
Claiming the best pizza in New York City? Wars have been started for less, but this borough-by-borough guide to some of the city’s most delicious—and most unique—slices is a good place to start.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harvard Was Unresponsive to Antisemitism, House Committee Finds
The university ignored recommendations from an advisory group and failed to act on student complaints, a report from a Republican-led House committee said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find
Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures.BBC News - Top stories -
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Jewelry Often Has a Message, but Sometimes It’s Hard to Find
The old practice of hiding words or symbols, or engraving letters too small to be read, has come into favor again.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds
The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.BBC News - Top stories -
British Museum finds 268 more missing artefacts
The British Museum says it has recovered 268 objects that went missing and were stolen from its collectionBBC News - Top stories -
Arizona poll finds trouble for Biden vs. Trump
A new poll shows some trouble for President Biden's chances against former President Trump in Arizona — a state that Biden carried in 2020. A new CBS News poll found Trump leading Biden by 5 percentage points in Arizona, with 52 percent support ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Iranian rescue services find president’s helicopter wreckage
Ebrahim Raisi’s condition unclear after ‘hard landing’ of his aircraft in mountainous regionFinancial Times - Business - Iran