Africa’s oldest human burial and 5 other top space and science stories this week
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Pope Francis backs vaccine patents waiver to enable ‘universal access to vaccines’
Pope Francis has backed growing calls for a patents waiver for Covid-19 vaccines in a video message for a “Vax Live” benefit concert…
Continue ReadingMore than 200 hurt as Israeli police clash with Palestinians at Jerusalem mosque, Palestinian Red Crescent says
At least 205 people were injured at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque after Israeli police in riot gear clashed with Palestinians following evening…
Continue ReadingNew York City public schools cancel snow days, citing the success of remote learning during the pandemic
The joy of snow days is no more for New York City public school students. Instead of building snowmen and finding little hills to sled down, students…
Continue ReadingCalifornia warehouses required to cut emissions in one of the nation’s smoggiest regions, air quality board votes
A Southern California air quality board voted Friday to require large warehouses to drastically cut diesel emissions in an apparent first-of-its-kind…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Minnesota bank robbery threatened hostages and wanted a ‘big show’ with the FBI, authorities say
A man who allegedly held five people captive during an eight-hour standoff at a Wells Fargo bank in St. Cloud, Minnesota, wanted a “big…
Continue ReadingLunar telescope could reveal the Dark Ages of the universe
Scientists want to build a radio telescope on the far side of the moon to help pull back the curtain on the mysteries surrounding the beginning of…
Continue ReadingA Georgia woman was shocked to find at least 100,000 bees in her home — for the second time
A Georgia woman was shocked to find a swarm of at least 100,000 bees living in her house — for the second time. Lisa Ohrmundt has been living…
Continue ReadingVans shoes co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at age 90
Paul Van Doren, the co-founder of Vans sneaker and clothing company, has died at age 90, the company announced Friday. “It’s with a heavy…
Continue ReadingWhy some people might want to get a COVID-19 shot in their thigh instead of their arm
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While the majority of Canadians will roll up…
Continue ReadingFinding magic in mentorship: How one CNN Hero inspired thousands of young women to write their own success stories
For young people who are experiencing social isolation and loss during the pandemic, the mental health effects have been taxing. Research shows that…
Continue ReadingPolice have a fresh lead in the disappearance of a 4-year-old girl in 2003 after a TikTok interview with a woman in Mexico
A TikTok video has led to fresh leads in the case of Sofia Juarez, who was abducted one day before her fifth birthday in 2003 as she walked near her…
Continue ReadingGroup of endangered condors take up residence outside of a California woman’s home
There are only about 200 California condors in the wild in California, but for some reason, 15 to 20 of the massive birds decided to congregate in…
Continue ReadingBeyond India, a growing number of Asian countries are being ravaged by fresh coronavirus waves
As India’s coronavirus catastrophe worsens, new waves of infections are fast engulfing a growing number of nations across South and Southeast…
Continue ReadingMontana governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports in schools
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports in schools, according to…
Continue ReadingMars helicopter successfully flies to a new destination
It’s the little chopper that could. After four historic flights, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter successfully flew to a new destination. The…
Continue ReadingAAPI adults have the highest vaccination rate in NYC, but advocates say figure masks wide disparities
Asian American and Pacific Islanders in New York City have the highest rate of vaccination among adult residents with at least one Covid-19 shot,…
Continue ReadingFBI announces new strategies to address hate crimes in San Francisco
The FBI in San Francisco is implementing new strategies to combat hate crimes after two Asian women were stabbed at a bus stop in the city earlier…
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School district apologizes for offering support circles to White students following Chauvin trial
A California school district has apologized after an attempt to support students in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial backfired when an assistant…
Continue ReadingKentucky attorney general forms task force to review state’s search warrant process
The Kentucky Attorney General has announced the 18 members of a task force to review how search warrants are executed and if any improvements should…
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