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Formula 1: Michael Masi reveals death threats after Abu Dhabi finale

Former race director Michael Masi says he received death threats after the controversy in Abu Dhabi that saw Max Verstappen claim his debut world title last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6bwxzhQ

Euro 2022: Watch Alex Scott's emotional message to the Lionesses before Sunday's final

Watch Alex Scott's emotional plea to England's Lionesses as they prepare to take on Germany in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mrEghBA

The fight to curb gun violence without inflaming racial biases

There's no easy way to curb gun violence. But experts say that "cleaning up policing" and shrinking our reliance on the criminal justice system are important pieces of the puzzle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ejwpAav

Commonwealth Games: England weightlifter Fraer Morrow's shock at bronze medal

England's Fraer Morrow said she did not immediately realise she had won a medal after taking bronze in the Commonwealth Games women's 55kg weightlifting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BIcHLXN

Pelosi stops in Hawaii and reveals her Asia plans. But no mention of Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is heading to Asia for a tour of the region after landing in Hawaii, where she visited the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Arizona. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/EeohSkq

Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians

Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city near Odesa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1NZzmGn

The fight against Alzheimer's: Where are we now?

Decades of Alzheimer's research may not have given us a blockbuster drug, but it has shown that a combination of lifestyle changes and treatment may be the key to preventing and slowing the disease. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/QKngo3i

These are the gun control laws passed in 2022 so far

Several mass shootings and a sustained rise in gun violence across the United States have spurred law enforcement officials and lawmakers to push for more gun control measures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ZoVer2R

This doctor reversed heart disease. Now he wants to do it for Alzheimer's

Using a strict vegan diet, exercise, stress reduction and social support, Dr. Dean Ornish reversed heart disease in a 1990 clinical trial. Today he's trying to use the same approach on dementia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/s42DFUV

The Pope's health: I could step down - but not yet, says pontiff

He was speaking on the way home from a trip to the Canada, where he apologised to indigenous people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xOt9puB

Is this a bear market rally? S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow had best month of the year

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Is the bear market over? The S&P 500 gained 9% in July. Bank of America says it's a bear market rally and danger lies ahead for stocks.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hdbaRA6

This Ivy League school will welcome its first female president after more than 250 years

Dartmouth College, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States, is set to welcome its first-ever female president: Sian Leah Beilock, the current president of Barnard College. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/t490xkH

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AYgQrln

How researchers at Rice University in Texas figured out how to revive dead spiders (sort of)

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Researchers at Rice University in Texas have figured out how to control the legs of dead spiders using just a few widely available materials.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/a3TkxXR

Flooding in Kentucky, monkeypox vaccines, Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': 5 things to know Friday

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Further rain is forecast in Kentucky after flooding left at least 8 dead, over 780,000 monkeypox vaccine doses will be available and more news to start your Friday.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/u0ZRAzK

At least 8 people are dead after Kentucky's catastrophic flooding, and the death toll is expected to rise

Hundreds of homes are ruined and at least eight people are dead after catastrophic flooding in Kentucky on Thursday, and the death toll is expected to keep rising as storms continue Friday and rescuers work around the clock to reach difficult-to-access areas, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PhLi9Zj

Samuel Alito: Top US judge mocks world leaders over abortion ruling

Samuel Alito dismisses Boris Johnson and others who condemned the move to restrict abortion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t1PqxId

Asos, Boohoo and Asda investigated over green claims

Concerns include the use of vague language which may suggest clothes are more eco-friendly than they are. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jihsdvp

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' album: Unapologetic and raunchy as she beckons us to the dance floor

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Beyoncé's seventh album, "Renaissance," is a 16-song opus that delves into sex and self-worth, all while beckoning listeners onto the dance floor.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/kdl9swj

What is the Marburg virus? What you need to know Ghana outbreak, symptoms and prevention.

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The WHO has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana. Here's what to know about the Ebola relative from symptoms to spread.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f6LqX1c

'American Idol' auditions are coming up. Here's how you can try out in your home state

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Do you have what it takes to become the next "American Idol"? Well, there's only one way to find out. Here's how to audition.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5lmHh08

Yankees acquire Andrew Benintendi from Royals ahead of MLB trade deadline

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With the offense in need of a spark, the Yankees made their first big move before the trade deadline by landing Andrew Benintendi from the Royals.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IPsHuwz

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian forces have taken over Ukraine's second-largest power plant, achieving "a small tactical advantage" in Donetsk, an adviser to Ukraine's president said. Follow live news updates here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/sFN8wSj

Obituary: Bernard Cribbins

The versatile star of Doctor Who and the voice of the Wombles was known by generations of children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ws5JBb7

'Jeopardy!' announces both Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik as its permanent hosts

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Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings, who were splitting the "Jeopardy!" hosting duties have been named as permanent hosts.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nOb6X7Z