A large tornado touched down near Little Rock, Ark., Friday afternoon, causing injuries, downing trees and destroying homes, forcing meteorologists at the local office to evacuate, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado was part of a complex and dangerous storm system that began to pound the upper Midwest and South, forecasters said. A…
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Disney wants to move ESPN from linear TV to streaming — and the NBA and NFL could be partners that help the company. According to CNBCDisney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro negotiated with both leagues as minority investors in the sports network. In an interview with CNBC last week, Iger mentioned selling…
Summary: A new study sheds light on the possible genetic basis underlying an individual’s adherence to a strict vegetarian diet. Analyzing genetic data from more than 5,000 strict vegetarians and 329,455 controls, the researchers identified genes significantly associated with vegetarianism, primarily affecting lipid metabolism and brain function. Positioning genetics as a plausible factor influencing food…
The U.S. federal budget deficit is set to double in fiscal year 2023 as falling tax receipts, rising interest rates and continued demand for expiring pandemic relief benefits strain the nation’s finances. The latest Treasury Department figures show a budget deficit of $1.7 trillion in 2023, up from $1.37 trillion in 2022. Those are the…
The San Francisco 49ers lead the NFL with nine players on the 2024 Pro Bowl roster announced Wednesday. Quarterback Brock Purdy and cornerback Charvaris Ward were first-time Pro Bowlers, while wide receiver Brandon Iuk was named an alternate. Including IUC, 12 alternatives originate from San Francisco. NFC Pro Bowl quarterback selections include Dallas Cowboys starter…
A day after a strong nor’easter hit New Hampshire, tens of thousands of customers are still without power. Heavy, wet snow and strong winds from a nor’easter caused power outages throughout the day Tuesday as downed trees and power lines. >> UPDATES: Closing Eversource says there are 800 groups in New Hampshire, including some from…
Walter Johnson, professor of history and African and African American studies, resigned as faculty adviser to the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee and Harvard Faculty and Staff on Palestine for an antisemitic image. History professor Alison Frank Johnson, Johnson's wife, confirmed the decision to resign from both groups when reached by phone Tuesday evening. “There…
Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP Jorge Santos was seen in the House chamber shortly before his State of the Union address at the US Capitol on March 7. CNN — Former GOP Rep. George Santos He was expelled from the congregation Last year and facing federal charges, he announced Thursday night that he's running for Congress again —…
Indonesian police say Mehertens is in good health after getting out of the mountainous Nduga. New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed 19 months after being kidnapped by rebels in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region. “Today, we picked up the pilot Philip, who is in good health, and we flew him from Neduga to Timika,”…
April 13, 2024, 07:45 PM ET UFC 300 is here. The greatest card ever assembled. Alex Pereira put his light heavyweight title on the line against Jamahal Hill in the main event. The fight is announced as the latest in a loaded card that promises to be an entertaining clash of 12 current and former…
