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Bilingual AI brain implant helps stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a bilingual brain implant that uses artificial intelligence to help a stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English for the first time.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm, the state announced Tuesday. Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Sioux County, Iowa, making it the latest in a yearslong outbreak that now is affecting dairy cattle as well. Last week, the virus was confirmed at an egg farm west of Minneapolis, Minnesota, leading to the slaughter of nearly 1.4
1 min read - WorldCNN
Alpacas test positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, sometimes called bird flu, has been confirmed in alpacas for the first time, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
1 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists pick their favorite Euclid 'dark universe' telescope images: 'The best is still to come'
The European Space Agency has now released ten images from its dark universe detective spacecraft, Euclid. We asked scientists from various fields to pick their favorite Euclid image thus far.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
Does the Milky Way orbit anything?
Do galaxies, including our own Milky Way, orbit anything in the universe?
4 min read - WorldSpace
Chinese astronauts perform record-breaking spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)
Two Chinese astronauts spent about 8.5 hours outside the Tiangong space station today (May 28), setting a new spacewalk-duration record for the country.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Zero Debris Charter aims to boost international cooperation on cleaning up Earth's space junk problem
ESA and some of its member states have signed the non-binding Zero Debris Charter, committing themselves to take steps to help tackle the orbital debris problem.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
How one of the world’s most successful indoor pests took over the planet
The ancestors of German cockroaches pestered people about 2,000 years ago far from Germany, a study found. Here’s how the critters achieved global domination.
4 min read - ScienceCBS News
Radar detects fresh lava flows on Venus, indicating active volcanoes
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Just keep swimming! Zebrafish doing fine in zero gravity on China's Tiangong space station (video)
The four zebrafish China sent to its space station are thriving after spending almost a month in orbit.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
The Milky Way's heart shines over construction site of world's largest telescope
Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope has reached another milestone, with the completion of its dome's steel skeleton. A new image of the site includes a stunning view of the Milky Way.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Colossal X-class solar flare suggests return of sunspot group that fueled May's epic auroras (video)
X-flare eruption hints at the return of the powerful sunspot group behind May's solar storms. Watch the solar eruption here.
3 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices
To model the inside of a supercapacitor, my team had to rework a common physics law that most high school students learn.
5 min read - WorldReuters
Bird flu vaccines for laying hens prove effective in practice
PARIS/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Bird flu vaccines for laying hens are effective in practice, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, while confirming plans to vaccinate poultry against the virus that ravaged flocks around the world and is raising fears about human transmission. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has killed or caused the culling of hundreds of millions of poultry globally in recent years, most of them laying hens, which sent egg prices rocketing. Research in
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Rock stars: how a group of scientists in South Africa rescued a rare 500kg chunk of human history
Without intervention, the rock may have been destroyed by high tides and storm surges.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
‘Man, the hunter’? Archaeologists’ assumptions about gender roles in past humans ignore an icky but potentially crucial part of original ‘paleo diet’
If hunter-gatherers went beyond nose-to-tail eating to include the undigested plant matter in a prey animal’s stomach, assumptions about gendered division of labor start to fall apart.
6 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida on May 28
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Tuesday morning (May 28).
1 min read - ScienceSpace
This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?
An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Umpire Ángel Hernández, after long and controversial run in Major League Baseball, set to retire
Ángel Hernández, by both fans and players alike, has long been considered one of the most hated umpires in Major League Baseball.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia stock leaps to latest record — thanks to Elon Musk
The increase of AI investment has continued to boost optimism over Nvidia's growth as the chipmaker continues its record-setting stock rally.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Thunder general manager Sam Presti admits he ‘missed’ on Gordon Hayward trade: ‘That’s on me’
Gordon Hayward said his short time with the Thunder was “disappointing” and “frustrating” after the mid-season trade landed him in Oklahoma City.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial live updates: Marathon closing arguments come to an end; jury to receive instructions at 10 a.m.
Attorneys for the prosecution and defense are delivering closing arguments on Tuesday.
1 min read - BusinessEngadget
Apple's new M2 iPad Air tablets drop to record-low prices
The new M2 iPad Air is on sale already, and some models are available for record-low prices.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Jon Bon Jovi confirms Millie Bobby Brown married his son at the weekend
The rock star has said the rumours are true that Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is now his daughter-in-law.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage rates today, May 28, 2024: It could be a good time to buy
These are today's mortgage rates. Home inventory is up, and mortgage rates are down. This could be a good time to start house shopping. Lock in your rate today.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This 'versatile' lightweight cardigan is 'perfect' if you're looking for a bit of coverage this summer
This "lightweight" summer cardigan has you covered on breezy summer days.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
After sweeping Pacers, the Celtics are close to becoming the first preseason favorite to win the NBA Finals since 2018
The Celtics opened the season as co-favorites with the Milwaukee Bucks at +400.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Cher loves these 'bootyfull' wide-leg pants from Amazon, and they're down to just $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial updates: Closing arguments concluded, jury in hush money case will begin deliberations on Wednesday
After more than 10 hours in court on Tuesday hearing closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges he falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, jurors will begin their deliberations on a verdict on Wednesday.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark outplays Cameron Brink for career-high 30, but red-hot Sparks overwhelm Fever from long distance
Turnovers plagued Clark and the Fever again while the Sparks put on a clinic from beyond the 3-point arc.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Better than heating up the oven': This Betty Crocker countertop pizza maker cooks slices in a snap — and it's on sale
If 'za is your love language, this little gadget will make you swoon.
5 min read - BusinessAutoblog
BMW R20 Concept unveiled with minimalist design and 2.0-liter flat-twin
Unveiled at Villa d'Este, the BMW R20 Concept gets a 2.0-liter evolution of the brand's air-cooled flat-twin and a pure, minimalist design.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA offseason preview: There is plenty to build on with a healthy Tyrese Haliburton
The Pacers need to stay healthy and strike a balance between offense and defense that allows them to make a deeper run in the postseason.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
Christie Brinkley, 70, loves this 'powerful' anti-aging beauty product — and it's 40% off until tonight
Last day to shop: save 40 per cent off sitewide during SBLA's extended Memorial Day sale (Canadians can shop too!).
2 min read - USYahoo Celebrity
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed by car thieves 'without provocation,' police say. Here's where the investigation stands.
Johnny Wactor, former "General Hospital" star, was shot and killed in downtown L.A. Police are now asking for the public's help.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
We asked a flight attendant to share her travel must-haves — they're all $25 or less
You can never be too prepared when you're away from home — take it from a professional jet-setter.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Fed’s Kashkari 'not ruling out' a hike but expects rates to hold steady for 'extended' period
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari said Tuesday he is still not ruling out an interest rate hike, but it’s more likely the central bank could hold rates steady for an "extended" time as it waits for inflation to drop.
3 min read - USNY Post
America’s dirtiest city is revealed — and it’s not NYC or anywhere near the north
A recent study from LawnStarter has found the filthiest cities in America -- and, for New Yorkers, there's a slight bit of good news.
3 min read - CelebrityFox News
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor's ex-fiancée pleads for officials to 'make changes' after star's murder
Tessa Farrell, who was previously engaged to "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, broke down in tears over the actor's death.
5 min read - PoliticsNY Daily News
Judge scolds Trump lawyer for ‘outrageous’ comments in closing about Trump’s prison threat
NEW YORK — Justice Juan Merchan scolded Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche for improperly invoking the threat of prison time facing the former president toward the end of the defense’s summation at the historic hush money trial. “It’s simply not allowed. Period,” the judge boomed, saying Blanche should have known better as a former prosecutor and longtime defense attorney. “It’s hard for me to ...
5 min read - WorldThe Independent
Passenger dies after jumping off world’s largest cruise ship as it sets sail from Florida
The passenger was pronounced deceased sometime after he was found and bought back to the giant vessel
3 min read - SportsPalm Beach Post
Grayson Murray body discovered in Palm Beach Gardens home when he died by suicide
Murray's body was discovered Saturday at approximately 11 a.m., inside a residence in Palm Beach Gardens, according to police, who continue to investigate the incident.
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Trump Ripped For Bragging About 'Very Beautiful' Relationship With Brutal Dictator
The former president's boast isn't sitting well with his critics.
2 min read - USKXAN
Largest Buc-ee’s in the country to open in Central Texas in June
Travelers and residents will soon be able to visit the largest Buc-ee's travel center in the country starting next month.
1 min read - CelebrityUSA TODAY
Parents of Aurora Masters, 5-year-old killed in swing set accident, want her to be remembered
Aurora Masters tragically died after an accident on a swing set. Her parents want her to be remembered not by the way she died, but how she lived.
6 min read - CelebrityTheBlast
Jennifer Lopez's $90M Vegas Residency Reportedly At Risk As Her New Album And Tour Flop
Jennifer Lopez's $90m Las Vegas residency deal is in jeopardy due to poor sales of her new album, "This is Me ... Now," and her tour.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Rove: De Niro event outside Trump trial ‘big mistake’ for Biden campaign
Veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Biden’s campaign made a “big mistake” Tuesday in politicizing former President Trump’s hush money trial by having actor Robert De Niro and two Jan. 6 police officers show up near the courthouse for a press conference. “Stupid mistake by the Biden campaign,” Rove said during his Tuesday appearance…
2 min read - BusinessMoneywise
The Biden admin just finalized a controversial new retirement rule — here are 5 things you need to know now
Important information for anyone seeking retirement planning advice.
5 min read - USJournal Star
Two KFC locations are closed in Peoria. Here’s what we know
The restaurant operates other locations in Peoria, Bartonville, Morton, Pekin and Washington.
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