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CDC makes public influenza A wastewater data to assist bird flu probe
Last week, an agency official told Reuters about U.S plans to make public data collected by its surveillance system. Testing wastewater from sewers proved to be a powerful tool for detecting mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the week ended May 4, the agency's surveillance system did not show any indicators of unusual influenza activity in people, including the H5N1 virus.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Ancient trees unlock an alarming new insight into our warming world
Last summer, marked by deadly extreme heat and devastating wildfires, was the warmest in at least 2,000 years, according to new research
4 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found. When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was the hottest month, summer and year on record. But those records only go back to 1850 at best because it's based on thermometers. Now scientists can go back to the modern western calendar's year 1, when the Bible says Jesus Christ walked the Earth, but have found no hotter northern summer than last year'
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI
Just as human biases show up in machine learning systems, so, too, do people’s vagaries and vicissitudes.
6 min read - WorldThe Conversation
Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and the Catholic Church – 5 essential reads
Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
Scientists say they’ve discovered a ‘phonetic alphabet’ in whale calls
Scientists using AI have found sperm whales can vary the tempo, rhythm and length of their click sequences, creating a richer communication system than realized.
5 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX Starship's next launch 'probably 3 to 5 weeks' away, Elon Musk says
SpaceX's Starship megarocket will likely conduct its fourth-ever test flight in the next month or so, according to Elon Musk.
2 min read - TechnologySpace
AI may be to blame for our failure to make contact with alien civilizations
The rise of AI might explain why the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has yet to detect the signatures of advanced technical civilizations elsewhere in the galaxy.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA appoints 1st AI chief to keep agency on 'the cutting edge'
NASA has appointed its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer, a move designed to ensure that the agency keeps up with the vital and rapidly evolving tech.
2 min read - WorldNBC News
Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across 4 U.S. states
Smoke from wildfires in western Canada has triggered air quality alerts and warnings in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
2 min read - WorldReuters
For elephants, like people, greetings are a complicated affair
For elephants, greetings appear to be a similarly complex affair. A study based on observations of African savannah elephants in the Jafuta Reserve in Zimbabwe provides new insight into the visual, acoustic and tactile gestures they employ in greetings, including how greetings differ depending on factors such as their sex and whether they are looking at each other. "Elephants live in a so-called 'fission-fusion' society, where they often separate and reunite, meeting after hours, days or month
3 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX Starlink satellites doing just fine after weekend solar storm, company says
SpaceX's Starlink fleet of nearly 6,000 satellites remains healthy after weekend solar storms sparked auroras across the world.
2 min read - HealthReuters
New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment
Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent. Studies to identify genetic mutations linked with breast cancer have previously mainly focused on women of European ancestry. The new findings are drawn from more than 40,000 women of African ancestry in the United States, Africa and Barbados, including 18,034
2 min read - WorldReuters
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
At least four people are dead, 61 injured and more than 40 feared trapped after a massive billboard fell during a rainstorm in India's financial capital of Mumbai on Monday, local officials said. The rainstorm was accompanied by gusty winds, causing the billboard, located next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar to collapse on some houses and a petrol pump. A rescue operation for the people remaining trapped under the billboard is ongoing.
1 min read - ScienceCNN
A strange fungus could transform emerging cicadas into ‘saltshakers of death,’ scientists say
This spring, some cicadas will be turned into sex-crazed zombies, thanks to a strange fungus called Massospora cicadina.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Lego rolls out details about Apollo lunar rover model coming in August
Lego is gearing up to deliver a detailed model of the original "rock and rolling ride," the electric buggy driven by NASA's last three Apollo crews to explore the moon.
5 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment and come to life
Want to bring extra life to a glass of champagne or soda water? Physicists will tell you to drop in a small object, such as a berry or raisin.
6 min read - ScienceCBS News
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.
7 min read - USThe Conversation
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
The surface of this volcanic exoplanet is hotter than some stars
Described as being like "Io on steroids," a newly discovered exoplanet is the victim of a tug of war between its neighboring planets and its star.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
How a giant sunspot unleashed solar storms that spawned global auroras that just dazzled us all
Intense solar activity generated the most extreme geomagnetic storm since 2003 on Friday (May 10), and the action could continue into this week. Here's how it happened.
8 min read - USAssociated Press
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said. “The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan, chief of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. Officials advised residents and tourists not to conduct any activities within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of Mount Ibu's crater.
1 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Your favorite WNBA rookies didn’t make the cut. So what’s their path back to the league?
For rookies who were waived, the climb to their pro dreams is steeper, but the path ahead is well-worn with trail markers of established success.
10 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Gayle King is on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at 69. Why the magazine continues to include older women — and why it matters.
Why the iconic magazine is featuring stars like King, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk and others.
4 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 VW ID. Buzz will be available in three trims, lots of color combos
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz will be offered in three trim levels, with rear- or all-wheel-drive, and with either six or seven seats.
3 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
Best used cars to buy in 2024: From trucks and SUVs to EVs
The best used cars to buy in 2024 include small and midsize cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs, and even a couple of used electric cars.
19 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Scorecard: Hitters trending up in fantasy baseball
Dalton Del Don delivers his latest batch of observations as we enter Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial live updates: Michael Cohen returns to the stand for second day of testimony in hush money case
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Tuesday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
1 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Sources: Meta is shutting down Workplace, its enterprise communications business
Facebook once had big ambitions to be a major player in enterprise communication and productivity, but today the social network's parent company Meta will be closing a very significant chapter in that story. TechCrunch has learned that Meta is shuttering Workplace, a version of Facebook that had been built to enable communication among business teams and wider organizations. Facebook according to an internal memo is recommending Zoom-owned Workvivo as a migration-ready alternative.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Former NFL ref John Parry reportedly leaving ESPN for Bills as 'officiating liaison'
Parry had been ESPN's rules analyst since 2019.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Home Depot earnings show signs of a consumer pullback
US shoppers under pressure are expected to spend less at Home Depot, but the home improvement retailer may make up some of the loss with professional consumers.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder rally past Mavs to tie series at 2-2
While Gilgeous-Alexander thrived, Luka Dončić struggled and missed a critical free throw in the game's final seconds.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Why Biden's tariffs on Chinese EVs will have little immediate impact on the US auto market
President Biden quadrupled tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. The catch? Hardly any Americans are buying these cars anyway.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
This 'absolutely gorgeous' 10-piece Carote nonstick cookware set is a steal at $80 — that's nearly 50% off
The pots and pans produce even results and clean up easily, according to over 16,000 five-star fans.
3 min read - TechnologyEngadget
iPad Pro (2024) review: So very nice, and so very expensive
Apple’s latest iPad Pro is super powerful as well as incredibly expensive. It’s a delight to use, but is it right for you?
19 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Football History: Why you shouldn't expect another Sam LaPorta season from Brock Bowers, 2024 class of tight ends
Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski debuts a series investigating historical rookie trends at each position. First up, the tight ends!
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
These Amazon sandals are 'like walking on a cloud' — and they're on sale for just $30
*Slide* into summer with these "super comfy" pillow slides!
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation expected to tick down in April as Fed officials weigh rate cuts
April's CPI report is one of the most important data points the Federal Reserve will consider in its next interest rate decision.
3 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple's M1 iPad Air drops to a new low of $399
Apple’s M1 iPad Air has dropped to a new low price of $399, just as the latest model prepares to hit store shelves. This is still a capable tablet, with a fast processor and plenty of bells and whistles.
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
California high schoolers awarded $1 million after 'blackface' claims linked to acne-mask photos
Two former students of Saint Francis High School were awarded $1 million after being punished when their acne facemasks were confused for blackface.
5 min read - CelebrityVariety
Sarah Paulson Calls Out Actor Who Emailed Her Six Pages of Notes After Watching Her: It Was ‘Outrageous’ and ‘I Hope I See You Never’
Sarah Paulson will never forget the actor who sent her six pages of unsolicited notes after watching her in a play. Paulson recently appeared on the “Smartless” podcast, where she and hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett discussed the theater custom of celebrities coming backstage to meet with the cast. When Bateman asked …
2 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Yevgeny Prigozhin Finally Gets His Revenge From Beyond the Grave
Yulia Morozova/ReutersLess than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin sent his defense minister packing after reportedly privately blaming him for failures in the war against Ukraine, another top Defense Ministry official was yanked out of bed by masked security forces.Counterintelligence agents reportedly arrived armed to the teeth to detain Lieutenant-General Yury Kuznetsov, the head of the Defense Ministry’s personnel department, on bribery charges Monday. The Investigative Committee announced in a p
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Kansas City Chiefs kicker blasts Biden, pro-choice movement in commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker waged a series of attacks against President Biden’s leadership in a recent commencement speech, criticizing the president’s policies on abortion, gender ideology and the COVID-19 pandemic. In a commencement speech last Saturday at Benedictine College — a Catholic liberal arts college in Kansas — Butker claimed the negative parts…
2 min read - SportsProFootball Talk on NBC Sports
NFL Schedule Release 2024: Primetime games, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Schedule, International Games
All the latest information on schedule and matchups for the 2024 NFL season.
2 min read - CelebrityPeople
Kelly Clarkson Says Weight Loss Is a Result of Prescription Medication: 'Everybody Thinks It's Ozempic — It's Not'
The talk show host explained she's on a prescription medication "that aids [her body] in helping break down the sugar"
3 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Two young boys show up at Myrtle Beach area home. They say they were locked in a room
The boys had various bruises and lacerations on their body, according to Horry County Police. They showed up to a woman’s home in the early morning hours.
2 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
‘Large’ sea creature — with ‘blade-like’ claws — discovered as new species. See it
Scientists found the spiny animal while aboard a submersible in the South China Sea.
2 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Harris utters a profanity in advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity on Monday while offering advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders about how to break through barriers. Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang when he asked her what it means to be the first vice president of Asian descent and how that heritage has informed her views and roles as a leader. Harris' mother was from India and her father was from Jamaica, and she's the firs
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