Yes, Some Vaccines Contain Aluminum. That’s a Good Thing.
R.F.K. Jr. and others have blamed the ingredient for allergies and other illnesses. Scientists say it actually bolsters the immune response.
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A norovirus vaccine could be on the horizon as cases rise
Moderna is testing a norovirus vaccine in a phase three trial. Results could be available as soon as this year.CNBC - 1d -
Commanders on Barkley: 'Just try to contain him'
The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.ESPN - 17h -
Trouble At The Border: Thieves Sneaking Cars In Shipping Containers
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Yes, Minister sitcom character is government's new AI assistant
A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.BBC News - 3d -
With ‘City of Yes,’ New York Finally Gets Real About the Housing Crisis
A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods.The New York Times - 5d -
The thing about rich bosses
Wealthy managers are increasingly isolated from the less well-off at work and that’s not good newsFinancial Times - 5d -
California wildfires: containment improves as winds die down
Firefighters make progress with Palisades and Eaton fires in cooler weather but dry winds could return next week. Containment of the extensive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Coons signals he could be open to voting yes on Bondi
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) signaled during an interview that he could be open to voting “yes” on Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Coons said during ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Yellen on if she’s ever ‘inhaled’: ‘The answer is yes’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked if she has ever “inhaled” marijuana, and she confirmed that she did at one point. Yellen appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday, ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Largest California wildfires still less than 50% contained, but conditions improving
The National Weather Service says "things are starting to look better" for firefighters around Los Angeles with winds dying down and some of the red flag warnings in the area being allowed to ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Is the Cowboys coaching job a good one? Yes, yes, yes and no
Sure, dealing with Jerry Jones may be a red flag for Dallas coaching candidates. But Dak, CeeDee and Micah will give the new coach a core other teams envy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledges
Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives for its nuclear enrichment program in an act of sabotageABC News - Jan. 15 -
3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show
Exclusive: Newly uncovered documents reveal chemicals giant was aware ‘environmentally neutral’ products did not biodegrade. The multibillion-dollar chemicals company 3M told customers its ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
What Is Ye Trying to Tell Us Now?
His new clothing collection has words and letters in a foreign language, the message of which is unclear. But people are buying it.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence
In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again
Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Falling Child Vaccinations
U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them
We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak. Something quite peculiar has happened to my Facebook feed, and I like it. (Yes, I am still on ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires
Fire crews made some progress on Sunday in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. But winds are expected to pick up, once again raising the fire danger in the region already ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Orhan Pamuk: ‘I have some fame, so I can say things others cannot’
The Turkish writer, 72, talks about his father’s artistic support and being a feminist in the Middle East, his love of Istanbul and fear of government repression. I grew up in a middle-class, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Watch: Key moments of the LA fires and the struggle to contain them
Multiple fires are still burning in LA, as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home
About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained
Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under controlFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires
Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Geraldo Rivera: Pardoning some Jan. 6 rioters 'the right thing'
Media pundit Geraldo Rivera said President-elect Trump would be justified in pardoning some of the people who have been charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’
Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings
Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global tradeFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes
In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.The New York Times - Dec. 27
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Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts.The New York Times - 23h -
People With A.D.H.D. Are Likely to Die Significantly Earlier Than Their Peers, Study Finds
A large study found that men lost seven years of life expectancy and women lost nine years, compared with counterparts without the disorder.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - 1d -
R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in HPV Vaccine Suit if Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.The New York Times - 1d -
What Happens After Dry January?
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Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to mifepristone, one of the two drugs ...ABC News - 20h -
Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
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Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
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Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
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