February 2023 ~ NEWS USA 7/24

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Keke Palmer announces the birth of her first child

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Keke Palmer announced the birth of her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson in an Instagram slideshow on Monday.

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Argentine fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The remains of a man who had disappeared in Argentina earlier this month appear to have been found inside a school shark that was captured by local fishermen.

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Police searching landfill for evidence in gruesome slaying of Hong Kong model after ex-husband and family charged

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Hong Kong police began searching a landfill Tuesday for evidence related to the grisly killing of model Abby Choi, whose dismembered body parts were found in a refrigerator and pots.

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Dilbert creator, who called Black Americans a 'hate group,' faces more fallout

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Dilbert comic strip creator Scott Adams on Monday faced continued fallout from remarks that likened Black Americans to a "hate group," with a publisher withdrawing plans for a forthcoming book.

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Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The train that derailed in Ohio was exempt from some federal safety requirements because it was not carrying enough hazardous material to be considered “high hazard.” Lawmakers want to lower the threshold.

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February 28, 2023 at 12:00AM

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White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices

February 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The White House is giving federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny.

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U.S. Commandos Advise Somalis in Fight Against Qaeda Branch

February 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A campaign in the Horn of Africa is now the most active element in the “forever wars” the United States has waged since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

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February 27, 2023 at 05:24AM

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Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian town in revenge for West Bank shooting

February 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Dozens of Israeli settlers embarked on a violent rampage through the Palestinian town of Hawara after the shooting of two Israeli settlers.

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BTS member j-hope begins process to join South Korean military

February 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A second member of South Korean K-pop group BTS, j-hope, has begun the enlistment process for mandatory military service, a management official confirmed.

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This tech company has a daily message for employees: ‘Please go home!’

February 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

An Indian tech company is trying to promote work-life balance among employees with pop-up software reminding them to go home at the end of their shifts.

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Indian Americans Rapidly Climbing Political Ranks

February 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The 2024 cycle reflects huge strides in representation: A decade ago, “it was inconceivable that someone named Raj Goyle — let alone Rajeev Goyle — would run for office in Wichita,” said Mr. Goyle, a former Kansas lawmaker.

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February 27, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Marianne Williamson Says She Will Run for President Again

February 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ms. Williamson, a self-help author, called Trumpism a symptom of a disease in the American psyche during her last bid for the Democratic nomination.

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February 26, 2023 at 07:45AM

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At least 43 dead after migrant boat breaks apart off coast of Italy

February 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

At least 43 migrants perished when their overcrowded wooden boat smashed into rocky reefs just off southern Italy at dawn Sunday, the Italian Coast Guard said.

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Student Loan Case Before Supreme Court Poses Pressing Question: Who Can Sue?

February 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Prompted by a 2007 decision giving states “special solicitude,” partisan challenges to federal programs from coalitions of state attorneys general have surged.

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February 26, 2023 at 06:46AM

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Nevada Democrats implode over battle for party control

February 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A fierce power struggle has broken out over who will run the Nevada Democratic Party, a pivotal 2024 battleground state.

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China considers sending Russia artillery and ammunition, U.S. officials say

February 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

New intelligence suggests China is considering sending artillery and ammunition to Russia, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

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12 Democratic-led states challenge restrictions on abortion pill

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Twelve Democratic-led states have sued the Food and Drug Administration to challenge certain federal restrictions imposed on the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone, saying those limits are not supported by evidence.

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Plans in Congress on China and TikTok Face Hurdles After Spy Balloon Furor

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

With budgets tight and political knives drawn, lawmakers seeking to capitalize on a bipartisan urgency to confront China are setting their sights on narrower measures.

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February 25, 2023 at 06:21AM

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Nigeria to choose president amid national bank note crisis

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Voters in Nigeria are casting ballots Saturday to choose a new president during the national bank note crisis. Some fear a low turnout.

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No go for humans but wildlife find sanctuary in DMZ between North and South Korea

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

It may be difficult for us to visit the now-demilitarized zone, but Google is offering us a free tour to the landscape through its Street View service.

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Residents near Ohio train derailment diagnosed with ailments associated with chemical exposure, including bronchitis

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

People near the Ohio site where a train derailed are being diagnosed with bronchitis and other issues that doctors and nurses say are linked to chemical exposure.

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Patient and family member among 5 killed in Nevada medical plane crash

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A patient and their family member were among five people killed when a small medical plane crashed in western Nevada late Friday, the flight’s operator said.

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City and family reach $2M settlement after fatal police shooting

February 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A South Florida city has reached a $2 million settlement with the family of a Black motorist who was fatally shot by a police officer after his vehicle broke down on an interstate off-ramp more than seven years ago.

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Somber ceremony in Kyiv marks anniversary of Russian invasion

February 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the first anniversary of the invasion of his country with a somber ceremony at Kyiv's iconic Sophia Square.

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Gondolas left stranded as Venice's canals run dry

February 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Venice’s famous gondoliers have had to limit their movements in recent weeks after water levels in some of the Italian city’s smaller canals dropped because of unusually low tides.

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China calls for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia

February 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

China has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict.

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‘It’s Complicated’: How Biden and Zelensky Forged a Wartime Partnership

February 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The relationship between the two leaders has become critical to the future of the international order.

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February 24, 2023 at 12:00AM

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U.S. Expected to Nominate New Head of World Bank on Thursday

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Biden administration wants the global development institution to pursue a more ambitious climate agenda.

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February 23, 2023 at 04:33AM

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Pope Francis cancels speeches and appointments due to bad cold

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Pope Francis canceled one audience and skipped speeches he was set to deliver Thursday because of a bad cold, the Vatican said.

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Company hired same ‘known minor’ twice to clean slaughterhouses, internal document shows

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A company that the Labor Department says used more than 100 children to clean slaughterhouses hired the same child twice under different names, a company document shows.

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New photo shows U.S. pilot’s high-altitude selfie with Chinese balloon

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Department of Defense has released a new photo showing an Air Force pilot flying above the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over United States territory earlier this month.

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Georgia Gun Laws Weigh on Atlanta’s Bid to Host 2024 Democratic Convention

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Boosters of Chicago’s bid are raising safety questions about Georgia’s lenient concealed-carry laws, jockeying for the upper hand as a decision nears.

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February 23, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza after deadly West Bank raid sparked rocket fire

February 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes in Gaza Thursday, after it said rockets were fired at its territory following a controversial arrest operation in the West Bank.

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Russia’s opposition is united against Putin but divided on basically everything else

February 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The choice of venue was meant to symbolize unity, but in the end, the differences could hardly have been greater.

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Dozens of British employers stick to 4-day workweek after pilot

February 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Dozens of British employers trialing a four-day working week have mostly decided to stick with it after a pilot.

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Modern Dads Are Embarrassing. Which Just Might Be Good Politics.

February 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Congressional Dads Caucus makes savvy use of its own faint goofiness.

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February 22, 2023 at 02:00AM

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8-year-old boy missing from Washington state for 8 months is found in Missouri

February 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A boy who has been missing from Washington state since at least mid-June was found safe in Missouri, the FBI office in Seattle said Tuesday.

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Barbara Lee Running for Senate in California

February 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ms. Lee, the sole member of Congress to oppose a broad war authorization after the Sept. 11 attacks, is joining the race for Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat.

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February 21, 2023 at 07:06AM

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Cheney blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene's call for a 'national divorce' between liberal and conservative states

February 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's call for the U.S. to have a “national divorce” to separate red and blue states.

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Supreme Court probes social media immunity in ISIS videos dispute

February 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Supreme Court hears arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, on whether tech companies are immune from legal liability in disputes over problematic user content.

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Video captures moment Anchorage woman is kicked in the head by a moose while walking her dog

February 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A woman in Anchorage, Alaska, is recovering from her injuries after she was kicked in the head by a moose while walking her dog last week, in a shocking moment captured on video.

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U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan affirm ‘shared values’

February 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwan’s president, who promised to deepen military cooperation between the two sides despite objections from China.

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4 injured after decorative helicopter falls into a pool at New Jersey water park

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Four people were injured at a water park in New Jersey’s American Dream mall on Sunday after a decorative helicopter structure fell from the ceiling and landed in a pool below, officials said.

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With an Eye on China, Philippines Moves Closer to U.S. Interests

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Driven by worry about China’s aggression, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has adopted the most muscular foreign policy approach that the Philippines has seen in close to a decade.

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February 20, 2023 at 05:15AM

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China hits back at U.S. allegations it is providing Russia nonlethal military aid in its war in Ukraine

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

China hit back on Monday against U.S. accusations that it may be providing Russia nonlethal military assistance in its war on Ukraine.

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Nightly News Full Broadcast (February 19th)

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in major escalation, President Biden in Poland for the one-year anniversary of Russian invasion in Ukraine and Family of former President Jimmy Carter gathers in Plains, Georgia.

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Air raid sirens went off during Biden's Ukraine visit with Zelenskyy

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy visited a memorial to thousands of fallen Ukrainians while air raid sirens sounded off. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports from Ukraine.

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When Do Creepy Facebook Messages Cross a Line? Supreme Court May Decide.

February 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in April on a question it once ducked: whether intent counts in criminal cases based on online threats.

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February 20, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Taliban plans to turn former foreign bases into special economic zones

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Taliban administration will move ahead with plans to turn former foreign military bases into special economic zones for businesses, the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

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U.S. and South Korea stage combined air drill a day after North Korea missile launch

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The United States and South Korea held a combined air drill including a strategic bomber, South Korea’s military said Sunday, a day after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into waters off Japan.

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Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot is in danger of an early re-election knockout

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing a tough re-election battle on Feb. 28, with credible threats from at least three opponents in the nine-person race.

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Democrats see a prime chance to take control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is up for grabs, with Democrats seeing a key chance to regain a majority for the first time in 15 years.

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Israeli missile strikes on Syrian capital leave five dead

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

An Israeli rocket strike early on Sunday hit a building in central Damascus’s Kafr Sousa neighbourhood near a large, heavily guarded security complex close to Iranian installations, killing five people, witnesses and officials said.

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Haley Walks Treacherous Road for G.O.P. Women

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is a major test of her party’s views on sexism and female leaders. Just don’t call it identity politics.

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February 19, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Temple University police officer fatally shot while responding to a crime near campus

February 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Temple University police officer was fatally shot while responding to a crime near campus Saturday night, officials said.

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Six-year-old in Florida accidentally shot grandmother, police say

February 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A six-year-old girl in Florida accidentally shot her grandmother on Thursday, leaving her with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

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Soccer star found dead and many still missing in Turkey earthquake rubble

February 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A soccer star has been found dead under the building where he lived in Turkey, his agent said Saturday.

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Mentally ill man froze to death in Alabama jail, lawsuit claims

February 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A mentally ill man froze to death at an Alabama jail, according to a lawsuit filed by the man’s family who say he was kept naked in a concrete cell and believe he was also placed in a freezer or other frigid environment.

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Momentum builds in Congress to crack down on TikTok

February 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Bipartisan momentum is growing in Congress to crack down on TikTok with some favoring a national ban and others probing how the Chinese-owned app affects teens.

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Scott Drops Social Security From Plan as G.O.P. Retreats From Entitlement Cuts

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The backtracking by the Florida Republican came after bipartisan criticism and signaled how the G.O.P. has pulled away from calls to overhaul the nation’s entitlement programs.

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February 17, 2023 at 08:03AM

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Meteorite crashes in South Texas causing startling boom, authorities say

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A meteorite crashed in the area of Mission, Texas, Wednesday night causing a loud boom that startled residents, authorities said.

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U.S. envoy apologizes for suggesting Afghan women may need 'Black Girl Magic'

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The top U.S. diplomat to Afghanistan has apologized for suggesting that Afghan women might find inspiration for their struggle against Taliban oppression in the #BlackGirlMagic social media movement.

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Brazil's Carnival is back in force after pandemic years

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Brazil's iconic Carnival is back after the pandemic years, with the federal government expecting 46 million people to join festivities through Feb. 22.

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Protests hit multiple cities in Iran for first time in weeks

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Protesters in Iran marched through the streets of multiple cities overnight in the most widespread demonstration in weeks amid the monthslong unrest.

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Indian officials end 3-day search of BBC offices that was criticized by press groups

February 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

India’s tax officials left the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai on Thursday after a three-day search that was criticized by press groups.

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Peru's Machu Picchu reopens after being closed following protests

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Peru’s Machu Picchu reopened after being closed amid antigovernment protests. Agreements were made between authorities, social groups and the local tourism industry.

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The race to an RSV vaccine could soon be over, decades after the first attempt

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

No RSV vaccine has ever been approved in the US. Decades after the first attempt to develop an RSV shot, the FDA is poised to approve several this year.

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The PlayStation Goggles Are a Win for Gamers. Not for the Metaverse.

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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Sony’s new $550 headset offers best-in-class virtual reality gaming, but it’s still hard to see why we need V.R. goggles at all.

Idaho House passes ban on gender-affirming medical care

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

BOISE, Idaho — A bill criminalizing gender-affirming health care for minors overwhelmingly passed the Idaho House Thursday, despite warnings from opponents who said it would likely increase suicide rates among teens.

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High sugar intake linked to elevated risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Diets higher in free sugars — like those in processed foods and sodas, as well as fruit juice and syrups — raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, research suggests.

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Adani’s fall reignites scrutiny of Indian billionaire’s close ties with Narendra Modi

February 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s rapid downfall has brought renewed scrutiny of the tycoon’s close ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Georgia police officer charged with concealing death of missing 16-year-old girl

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Georgia police officer has been fired and arrested in connection with concealing the death of missing 16-year-old girl Susana Morales, whose remains were found last week.

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Scottish leader Sturgeon resigns after 8 years

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, the face of her country’s independence movement for eight years, has announced her intention to resign, amid criticism of her drive to make it easier for people to legally change genders.

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Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

An agreement with the White House to allow electric cars made by other automakers is part of a broad drive to improve charging and increase sales of battery-powered vehicles.

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Captain of Thai ‘cave boys’ soccer team dies in the U.K.

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

One of 12 boys dramatically rescued after two weeks trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018 has died in Britain where he was attending a soccer academy, his former teacher said Wednesday.

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The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect talks on a possible prisoner exchange, sources say

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Biden administration is holding indirect discussions with Iran on a possible prisoner exchange to secure release of U.S. citizens, with the help of Qatar and the U.K.

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What Nikki Haley Can Teach Us About the Republican Party

February 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A presidential bid and a measure of how far Reaganism has fallen.

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February 15, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Suspected Michigan State gunman dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say

February 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Michigan State University police say a suspected gunman has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an on-campus shooting that left at least three people dead and five others hospitalized.

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As bird flu spreads to minks, sea lions and other mammals, scientists are on alert for dangerous mutations

February 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Adapted to birds, the H5N1 avian flu has been found in various mammals. But it would need a complicated string of mutations to spread more easily in people.

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After U.S. Downs UFOs, More Awareness of Balloons All Over Our Skies

February 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

As more unidentified objects were shot down by the U.S. Air Force in recent days, experts warned that there were an “endless” array of potential targets.

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February 14, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Democrats Meddle Again in a G.O.P. Primary, This Time Down-Ballot

February 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

In a race for a State Senate seat in Wisconsin, Democrats are replicating their midterm strategy of elevating far-right Republicans in hopes of beating them in the general election.

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February 14, 2023 at 02:00AM

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New Zealand declares emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle eases

February 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency Tuesday after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the country’s north.

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Vermont ice fishing tournament canceled after 3 fishermen die falling through the ice

February 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

An annual ice fishing tournament on Vermont’s Lake Champlain was called off last-minute over the weekend after three men died after falling through the ice amid "abnormally warm" weather, officials said.

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Hobbled Patrick Mahomes leads Kansas City Chiefs to comeback Super Bowl win

February 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A hobbled Patrick Mahomes rallied his team in the second half to give the Kansas City Chiefs a 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

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A Timeline of the U.F.O.s That Were Shot Down This Weekend

February 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

After a Chinese spy balloon was brought down this month, the U.S. has shot down at least three unidentified flying objects over the past few days.

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February 13, 2023 at 04:11AM

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$500 a Month, No Strings: Chicago Experiments With a Guaranteed Income

February 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

For recipients, it’s a lifeline. For liberal supporters, it shows how expanding government can make a difference. For conservatives, it’s a return to wasteful welfare handouts.

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February 13, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Why Mississippi, a Covid Hot Spot, Left Millions in Pandemic Aid Unspent

February 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Stop-and-go federal funding floods public health agencies with cash during crises but starves them of funds afterward. The coronavirus pandemic shows the pitfalls of that approach.

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February 13, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Rep. Jim Himes says he has 'real concerns' about Biden administration's transparency on flying objects

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said Sunday that he has “real concerns” about the Biden administration's transparency on the unidentified objects that have been shot down in recent days.

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Memphis police had no policy on foot chases before Tyre Nichols’ death

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Memphis Police Department does not have a policy on running after suspects, and neither do most law enforcement agencies, but that's beginning to change.

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Russia bombards cities amid grinding push in eastern Ukraine

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Russian forces shelled Ukrainian cities Sunday amid a grinding push to seize more land in the east of the country, with officials in Kyiv saying that Moscow is having trouble launching its much-anticipated large-scale offensive there.

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New Zealand cancels flights as deluge from Cyclone Gabrielle looms

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

New Zealand’s national carrier canceled dozens of flights Sunday as Aucklanders braced for a deluge from Cyclone Gabrielle, two weeks after a record-breaking storm swamped the nation’s largest city and killed four people.

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Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

After two unsuccessful runs for the presidency, the Vermont senator now leads the Senate health committee, a job that gives him sweeping jurisdiction over issues he cares about.

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February 12, 2023 at 02:00AM

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A Spy Balloon and a Reporting Trip to China, Up in the Air

February 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Times diplomatic correspondent was looking forward to a trip back to Beijing, until an international crisis erupted.

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February 12, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Mississippi hit by 900% increase in newborns treated for syphilis

February 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The number of newborns being treated in Mississippi for congenital syphilis, a preventable disease, has surged in recent years.

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A Close Look at the Chaotic House Republican Majority

February 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Take a look at the spectrum of Republicans, who have a razor-thin majority in the House.

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February 10, 2023 at 04:52PM

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Education may be the best way to protect against cognitive decline, new research suggests

February 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

What keeps the brain healthy? A handful of factors, such as education, income and job type, may increase the likelihood of being mentally sharp in middle age, new research suggests.

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Russia's offensive has their homes in its sights, but they can't or won't leave

February 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Thousands of Ukrainians are trapped near the front lines of the war as Russia begins a new offensive.

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2 killed and 5 wounded in Jerusalem car-ramming

February 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Palestinian plowed a car into a crowded bus stop in east Jerusalem on Friday, killing two people, including a six-year-old.

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China says it rejected U.S. call over balloon because ‘atmosphere’ wasn’t right

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Chinese Defense Ministry said it declined a call from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the surveillance balloon because the U.S. had not “created the proper atmosphere for dialogue.”

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U.S. Olympic figure skating team waits for silver medal that could turn to gold

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

U.S. Olympic figure skating team could receive the gold medal instead of the silver it won last year if Russia is found to have violated anti-doping rules.

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Rihanna promises 'jam-packed' Super Bowl halftime show as she preps for first live event in seven years

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

PHOENIX — Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what she promises will be “a jam-packed show” that her upcoming birthday and Valentine’s Day almost slipped her mind.

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Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine?

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

In the popular show "The Last of Us," a fungus causes a global pandemic. What is the risk of fungal infections and why isn't there a vaccine to stop them?

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Ron DeSantis, Aiming at a Favorite Foil, Wants to Roll Back Press Freedom

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Florida governor and possible presidential candidate is the latest in a string of Republicans to target the Supreme Court decision that has long protected journalists accused of defamation.

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February 10, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Church of England explores gender neutral God

February 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans to abolish current services.

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Beijing calls U.S. claims over balloons ‘information warfare’

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

China said U.S. accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of an extensive surveillance program amount to “information warfare against China.”

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Corporations try to kill Oklahoma rule that aims to keep medicine by mail from getting too hot or too cold

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A proposed state rule in Oklahoma could have major implications for millions of Americans who get prescription drugs by mail. Industry groups are trying stop it

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At least 2 injured after 'likely' tornado in Louisiana

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

At least two people were injured and two children rescued after a suspected tornado touched down in a Louisiana village Wednesday night, officials said.

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Church of England explores gender neutral God

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Biden Heads to Florida With a Fresh Political Foil in House Republicans

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Biden plans to use his visit to the University of Tampa to warn about what he says are Republican proposals to cut Medicare and Social Security.

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February 09, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Residents allowed to return after fiery Ohio train derailment

February 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Residents of an Ohio town who were ordered to evacuate last week after a train carrying a toxic chemical derailed and caught fire will be allowed to return.

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