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When opioid control is strengthened, domestic violence decreases: Study
More robust opioid regulations and control laws could result in 10% fewer domestic violence cases, a new study from the University of South Florida concluded. The findings indicate that, aside from reducing the number of opioid deaths and rates of addiction, stronger control could have more wide-ranging knock-on effects. USF doctoral student Minglu Sun and… -
Thousands turn out for nationwide ‘50501’ protests against Trump
Thousands of protesters joined demonstrations across the U.S. over the weekend, denouncing what they consider to be the Trump administration’s increasing assault on American democracy. Chief among their concerns were immigrant detentions without due process, cuts to the federal workforce, and the administration’s defiance of court orders. Mobilizing under the banner “50501” –– or 50… -
How ‘professional failures’ led to the killing of 15 medics in Gaza
The Israeli government on Sunday, April 20, released the findings of its investigation into the killings of 15 Gaza first responders last month, and concluded that their deaths were the result of “professional failures.” The government added that the deputy commander who oversaw the assault will be fired, marking one of the first such disciplinary… -
‘Historical weather event’ kills 2 in Oklahoma as region braces for more
A 12-year-old boy and a woman died after their vehicle was swept away by severe floodwaters in Oklahoma overnight Saturday, April 19, according to local police. Their deaths were part of “dozens of high-water incidents” to hit Moore, Oklahoma, in what police have described as a “historical weather event.” Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has… -
CT scans, often used to diagnose illness, could cause 5% of cancer: Study
CT scans, a valuable tool in diagnosing a range of illnesses and complications, could in fact be responsible for around 5% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study, led by UC San Francisco epidemiology professor Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, analyzed projections from… -
A trail of white supremacist ideology leads to suspected FSU shooter: Report
According to an investigation by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Phoenix Ikner, the suspected gunman in a mass shooting that killed two and injured six others at Florida State University on Thursday, April 17, has a history of espousing white supremacist ideologies and idolizing Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. The ADL often analyzes the online accounts… -
‘Even the unlikely is possible’: US and Iran conclude 2nd nuclear talks
Following their second round of negotiations Saturday, April 19, the United States and Iran have agreed to set up expert-level discussions on how Tehran could prevent its nuclear program from reaching weapons-grade capabilities, without abandoning it entirely, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. These talks, which took place in Rome, come after the two sides… -
SCOTUS temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked any further deportations of Venezuelan men held at an immigration detention center in northern Texas early Saturday, April 19. The ruling, which specifically concerns deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (AEA), came after an emergency appeal was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), arguing that the… -
Palestinians told to evacuate more of Gaza, as Israel expands military takeover
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been told to evacuate parts of Gaza once again, as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assume control of a new “security zone” in the territory’s south, marking the beginning of a “vigorous” military expansion. Meanwhile, the United Nations has issued several reports in recent days condemning Israel’s increasing evacuation orders… -
The extent of that hangover might be much worse than you thought: Study
If you drink more than eight alcoholic drinks per week, you might have a 133% higher chance of developing memory and thinking problems, as well as a lifespan that’s 13 years shorter, compared to those who never drank. That’s according to a new study published online in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy… -
Iran, US engaged in ‘friendly’ nuclear negotiations; 2nd meeting scheduled
Iran and the United States concluded their first round of talks regarding Tehran’s nuclear program on Saturday, April 12, marking the first time the two sides have spoken face-to-face about the issue since President Barack Obama was in office. A second round of talks is now slated to take place next Saturday, April 19. While… -
Big Tech avoids ‘Armageddon’ after Trump exempts electronics from tariffs
Some of the most popular electronic consumer goods that are largely produced in China will not be subject to tariffs. In a U.S. Customs and Border Protection memo detailing updated tariff guidance issued late Friday evening, April 11, the Trump administration announced that smartphones, computers, TVs, flash drives, memory cards and more will be exempt… -
Sorry fellas, but women really are better at both listening and hearing: Study
While traditional gender stereotypes suggest that women are better at listening than men, a new study reveals they’re also better at hearing. According to researchers from the Centre for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (CRBE) in Toulouse, France, women’s hearing is two decibels more sensitive than their male counterparts. The study, published in the journal Scientific…
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