Squirting Cucumbers Shoot Their Seeds Like Botanical Bombardiers

‘It should not taste marine-like’: Would you eat a burger made from processed sea squirts?

Odd-looking creatures called ciona are naturally rich in protein and one company aims to farm and process them for the table. At a seaside restaurant near the docks in Fredrikstad, Norway, there’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

China’s radar killer drone shoots better than AI, humans with new ChatGPT-like brain

World - Yahoo News - November 1

NBA winners and losers: LaMelo Ball shooting at Kobe-like pace, Zion Williamson's bad news, an ugly ejection

We're taking a look at the biggest winners and losers from the NBA weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk

Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.

SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada — and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states — have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination

Health - ABC News - 8 minutes ago

Cucumbers recalled across US over possible salmonella concerns

Cucumbers distributed to customers in 26 states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled due to possible salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. SunFed ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Cucumbers recalled in 26 states over possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers from SunFed in Arizona are recalled in 26 states and parts of Canada because of possible salmonella contamination.

The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024

Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers

Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds

Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchens

Business - Financial Times - November 4

The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Review: A tense household becomes a metaphor for Iran's divisions in 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'

The latest drama by Mohammad Rasoulof won the embattled filmmaker a prize at Cannes, though not before he had to flee his home country for filming in secret.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Deadly shootings during Halloween events in U.S.

Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several ...

NFL Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Lions ahead in race to get the No. 1 seeds, and NFC West leader is ... whoa

How does the NFL playoff bracket look after 8 weeks?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories

A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Bracketology: Alabama is top No. 1 seed over Kansas, Houston, UConn in 2025 NCAA Tournament as season begins

The Crimson Tide is the overall top seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket as the season begins

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds review – up close and existential with rock’s great everyman

AO Arena, Manchester In an expansive, transporting show that draws on his diverse decades and a world of pain, the singer-songwriter turned guru to all sets his sights on the stars – and anyone ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bowl projections: Alabama moves to 3-seed in College Football Playoff field, Ohio State replaces Georgia

There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 11 slate

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?

The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bring songs of love and loss to London’s O2 Arena

The singer’s bereavements were at the heart of a show that felt quieter than classic Cave gigs

World - Financial Times - November 11

NFL Power Rankings entering Week 12: Can the Bills or Steelers take No. 1 seed from Chiefs?

The AFC playoff picture got a shakeup, so pay attention to the strength of schedule for the trio of front-runners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, are joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin and preview the biggest matchups of Week 13.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

College Football Playoff bracket prediction: 10 seed changes after SEC's weekend of cannibalization

The SEC is bludgeoning itself down the stretch in the College Football Playoff picture.

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

San Jose State, which received 6 forfeit wins, seeded 2nd with bye in MW volleyball tournament

San Jose State’s volleyball team is seeded second in the conference tournament in Las Vegas and will receive a first-round bye

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.

Videos show moments surrounding Orlando Halloween shooting

Bodycam and surveillance video shows the moments surrounding a Florida shooting in Orlando at a Halloween celebration. At least 2 people were killed.

Witnesses recall horror of deadly Halloween shooting in Orlando

Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a ...

England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top

Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.

Depth and Shooting Keep Kansas Men’s Basketball on Top

The top-ranked Jayhawks held off the North Carolina Tar Heels, 92-89.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

1 killed in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama

At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason ...

A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims

Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.

"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings

The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.

DOJ opens investigation into fatal Sonya Massey shooting

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot by a white police officer in July after calling to report a prowler outside her home. In ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Squirting Cucumbers Shoot Their Seeds Like Botanical Bombardiers

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