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Certain gut bacteria linked to binge eating, weight gain
There is a microscopic world inside the human body, with trillions of microorganisms living in it and impacting health. Now, a new study is linking a specific type of gut bacteria to binge eating and weight gain. Everyone has about 200 different species of bacteria, viruses and fungi in their digestive tract. While many are… -
Calif. moves bills for reparations as RFK Jr. pitches payments for Black farmers
Lawmakers across the nation are revisiting the issue of reparations and hearing from members of the Black community. Meanwhile, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making a bold promise: If elected president, he pledges to allocate $5 billion in reparations to Black farmers. “When I’m in the White House, I’m going to get rid… -
Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA speak out against organization
The mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA are voicing their concerns after their daughters resigned from their titles earlier in May. Miss USA 2023, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA 2023, UmaSofia Srivastava, have both stepped down. Voigt cited mental health reasons, while Srivastava stated that her values no longer aligned with the… -
Russia labels Ukraine’s F-16 jets nuclear threat, warns against French involvement
Tensions are mounting as French President Emmanuel Macron suggested to The Economist that he might send troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through the front lines. Macron warned that a Russian victory could prompt further aggression in Europe. In response, Russia has stated that any French soldiers deployed would be considered legitimate targets. Amid these… -
Majority of US renters believe they will never own their own home
According to a housing survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the prospect of renters transitioning to homeownership is fading away. Respondents believe they’ll never become homeowners. Results reveal that nearly 75% of renters find obtaining a mortgage “somewhat or very difficult,” marking an almost 8.5% increase from 2023, which the New York… -
Russia plans tactical nuclear drills after ‘provocative’ remarks from the West
Vladimir Putin begins his fifth, six-year term as Russian president Tuesday, May 7. He has led the country for over 24 years. As Russia continues its prolonged conflict with Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry announced plans on Monday for tactical nuclear weapon drills in the near future. These exercises aim to prepare Russia’s non-strategic nuclear… -
Second Boeing whistleblower claiming safety issues were ignored dies suddenly
A Boeing whistleblower has died suddenly after developing a severe infection, according to The Seattle Times. Josh Dean, 45, was a former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems since 2019. Dean’s aunt, Carol Parsons, spoke with The Seattle Times and said Dean was living a healthy lifestyle before he died on the morning of… -
SD Gov. Noem responds to backlash over story of shooting her own dog
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is responding to backlash after revealing in her upcoming memoir that she killed her dog named Cricket and a goat on her ranch 20 years ago. The Guardian reported the incident detailed in Noem’s book “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move… -
US troops begin building pier Gaza aid just days after mortar attack
United States troops started the construction of a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians residing in the enclave. The project started days after Gaza militants fired mortar shells toward the construction site. President Joe Biden announced the decision to establish the maritime pier during his State of the… -
Report warns AI could overwhelm system made to curb online child exploitation
A new report from the Stanford Internet Observatory revealed that the CyberTipline for reporting online child exploitation (CSAM) is overwhelmed and needs improvement for law enforcement to capture predators. The CyberTipline is “enormously valuable and leads to the rescue of children and prosecution of offenders,” however, the report said child sex abuse material created by… -
Gaza authorities claim mass graves found; Israel denies accusations
Palestinian authorities in Gaza said they found mass graves outside Al-Shifa Hospital and Nasser Medical Complex on Saturday, April 20. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are calling the claims “completely baseless.” Palestinian authorities said the graves containing the bodies of hundreds of Palestinian women and children were found after the IDF completed an operation… -
Bird flu found in cattle; experts warn of risks to humans, other mammals
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, mutated to infect dairy cows for the first time, according to reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said eight states experienced bird flu outbreaks in cattle, while 48 reported outbreaks in poultry and 50 faced outbreaks in wild birds. So, what are the implications… -
San Francisco Zoo to welcome pandas in diplomatic exchange with China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, D, announced on Friday, April 19, that San Francisco is getting two giant pandas from China. Currently, there are only four Chinese panda bears in the U.S. Each panda is currently located at Atlanta’s zoo but they are set to return to China later this year. “San Francisco is absolutely…
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