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Breakthrough study reveals doctors used shockwaves to regenerate heart tissue
For the first time, doctors succeeded in regenerating damaged heart tissue. The findings were published in the European Heart Journal on Thursday, June 20. Surgeons in Austria used a device named the “space hairdryer” during open-heart bypass surgery to send gentle shockwaves to the patient’s heart. Ten minutes of treatment led to the reactivation of… -
Billionaire McCourt says he’s making bid for TikTok to make internet safer
The future of TikTok remains uncertain in the United States after President Joe Biden signed a law in April that forces the app’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by the beginning of 2025. However, one billionaire wants to make a bid on the social media app. Frank McCourt said that he’s doing it… -
Perfectly preserved cherries and berries found in George Washington’s cellar
The legend of the cherry tree is one of the oldest and most well-known myths about America’s first President George Washington. While there are doubts about its authenticity, recent archeological finds are bearing fruit — literally. Archeologists discovered cherries and berries from the 18th century at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home. Mount Vernon made the… -
USGS addresses uptick in seismic activity at Mount St. Helens
Since the beginning of February, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has monitored approximately 350 earthquakes under Mount St. Helens, a notable increase in seismic activity. On Tuesday, June 18, the USGS unveiled its findings. On May 18, 1980, the largest volcanic eruption in American history occurred as Mount St. Helens blew its top in Washington,… -
NASA astronauts stuck at ISS as issues with Boeing Starliner delay return
Boeing is delaying the return of two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS), following problems with helium leaks and thrusters. NASA announced on Tuesday, June 18, that the efforts to get them home may have the two astronauts in space longer than anticipated. The initial plan was for astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita… -
Anti-oil protesters strike again, arrested for painting Stonehenge monument
Two climate protesters sprayed orange paint onto the ancient Stonehenge monument on Wednesday, June 19. Onlookers tried to intervene and the duo was eventually arrested for their actions. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak labeled it “a disgraceful act of vandalism,” and English Heritage — the organization that manages the historical site — described the incident… -
Study: Chemicals from East Palestine train crash spread to 16 states
The February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the decision to burn off toxic chemicals apparently spread contaminated air and rain to as many as 16 states. According to a new analysis published in the “Environmental Research Letters” journal on Wednesday, June 19, chemical remnants covered 14% of the U.S. land area. Researchers… -
Boeing CEO David Calhoun testifies before Congress, apologizes to families
Boeing has faced criticism following reports of planes being unfit for flight and federal investigations into safety practices. On Tuesday, June 18, the company faced another moment of criticism as CEO David Calhoun testified before Congress on his company’s plan to fix the problems that have plagued the aero giant. Before he addressed his critics… -
BBC investigation ties Greek coast guard to dozens of migrant deaths at sea
A new BBC report and documentary leveled allegations against Greek authorities in the Mediterranean. The report, released on Monday, June 17, documented allegations ranging from masked men abducting and throwing migrants into the sea, to Greek authorities forcing asylum-seekers and their children into open waters on ill-fated rafts, according to first-hand witness accounts. In total,… -
LA school district joins growing number of schools considering cellphone bans
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) leaders whose students are being distracted by their phones and social media during class time are looking to join a growing number of school districts that are banning cellphones and social media during instruction time. Leaders will vote on the resolution on Tuesday, June 17. Those who support the… -
FAA probe launched into titanium used in some Boeing and Airbus jets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a probe into Boeing and Airbus, two of the largest commercial plane manufacturers, to determine how counterfeit titanium got into their supply chains. On Friday, June 14, The New York Times reported that Spirit Aerosystems, which provides fuselages to Boeing and wings to Airbus, used titanium with falsified documentation.… -
Your boss is watching you: Why more companies are spying on workers
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of employee surveillance technology by companies has surged. Even as many employees have resumed office work, firms continue to monitor them closely. On Friday, June 14, reports emerged that Wells Fargo dismissed over a dozen employees accused of “simulating keyboard activity” rather than working. Wells Fargo… -
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban in blow to ATF
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, June 14, struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks — attachments that rapidly increase the firing rate of a semi-automatic firearm. In a 6-3 ruling, the court found the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority with the ban in 2018. The federal rule…
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