Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Law Threatening TikTok BanBloombergTrump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok BanThe New York TimesLegal expert examines Trump's arguments for pausing the TikTok banCNNTrump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban, Touts His Presence on the AppBarron'sTrump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok sale deadlineABC News … [Read more...]

In 17 years, Oregon sees 91% spike in homelessness, report saysKATUU.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortageNPRMigrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in HomelessnessThe New York TimesWashington has 3rd highest homeless population in US, federal report showsKOMO NewsHUD Releases January 2024 … [Read more...]

WHO chief says he didn’t know if he’d survive Israeli airstrike on Sanaa airportThe Times of IsraelWHO chief describes ordeal during Israeli strike on Yemen airportReutersJerusalem sirens from Houthi missile raise Iran's morale - analysisThe Jerusalem PostCCTV footage shows WHO chief fleeing Yemeni airport amid Israeli strike – videoThe GuardianIn … [Read more...]

Pertussis cases hit decade high as vaccination rates decline, health officials urge cautionKHOU.comWhooping cough cases reach highest level in a decadeNBC NewsInfections of bacteria causing violent coughing fits is rising in KansasKSNT NewsNew Hampshire sees increase in number of whooping cough cases; trends back to pre-pandemic levelsWMUR … [Read more...]

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WHO names likely source of ‘mystery disease’ in the CongoPOLITICOMore illnesses and deaths reported in Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak involving malariaCNNMystery Disease In Congo Caused By Acute Respiratory Infections, Says WHOForbesInfections, malaria, malnutrition behind DR Congo deaths: WHOMedical XpressWHO rules out mysterious ‘Disease … [Read more...]

New bird flu mutation discovered in US as cat infections cause alarmMedical XpressGenetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in LouisianaCDCBird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ MutationsThe New York TimesHow America lost control of the bird flu and raised the risk of another … [Read more...]

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What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?CNNKessler Syndrome: How Our Own Satellites Could Trap Humans on EarthNewsweekWhat Is Kessler Syndrome And Why It Has Scientists Worried For Future Of SpaceNDTVVideo Growing threat and consequences of junk in spaceABC NewsWhat is the … [Read more...]

South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Faces Impeachment VoteThe New York TimesSouth Korea prime minister Han Duck-soo faces impeachment motionBBC.comSouth Korea opposition moves to impeach acting president in new political twistThe GuardianSouth Korea's acting president faces impeachment as Yoon set for trialReutersSouth Korea’s acting … [Read more...]

Richard Parsons, a steady leader at Time Warner and Citi, dies at 76The Washington PostRichard Parsons, Serial Fixer of Media and Finance Giants, Dies at 76The New York TimesRichard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, dies at 76CNNDick Parsons, Emergency Fixer for Troubled Companies, Dies at 76The Wall Street JournalRichard Parsons, former Time … [Read more...]

Israeli strikes kill six in two Yemeni cities, Houthi militants say, vowing retaliationCNNIsrael Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hitting Airport and PortsThe New York TimesIsraeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board planeCBS NewsMissile from Yemen intercepted as millions of Israelis again sent to sheltersThe … [Read more...]

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC saysReutersGenetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in LouisianaCDCBird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC saysThe GuardianBird Flu is Tearing Through California’s Dairy Herd. Can it Be … [Read more...]

Punchless Seahawks hold on vs. Bears, wait to see if playoff hopes are aliveThe Seattle TimesSeahawks stay in playoff mix with ugly win at still-skidding BearsESPNNFL Playoff Scenarios: What the Seahawks win over the Bears means for the NFC West raceField GullsThursday Night Football: Seahawks lead Bears 6-3 at halftimeNBC SportsDefense steps up … [Read more...]

Judge Denies Jay-Z’s Efforts to Dismiss Rape Accuser’s LawsuitHollywood ReporterJay-Z's sexual assault accuser can remain anonymous for now: judgeFox NewsWoman Who Claims Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs Raped Her at 13 Can Remain Anonymous in Lawsuit, Judge RulesPEOPLEJay-Z Gets Post-Christmas Coal As Judge Denies Effort To Dismiss Case Accusing … [Read more...]

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