b Listen: Stray Kids release 'Giant' album, music video By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:19:05 -0500 K-pop group Stray Kids released the Japanese album "Giant" and a music video for its song of the same name. Full Article
b Famous birthdays for Nov. 13: Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Michaels By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:00:06 -0500 Actor/TV personality Whoopi Goldberg turns 69 and singer Julia Michaels turns 30, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 13. Full Article
b House voting on bill to allow government to remove tax-exempt status from nonprofits By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:22:36 -0500 Congress is voting on a bill Tuesday that will empower the executive branch to remove the tax-exempt status from any nonprofit it deems to be supporting terrorists. Full Article
b Britain's archbishop of Canterbury to quit as Church of England head over abuse scandal By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:36:20 -0500 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has opted to quit as head of the Church of England after a critical report over his handling of an abuse scandal, it was announced. Full Article
b Judge pushes back sentencing decision in hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:04:38 -0500 A New York Supreme Court justice will decide Tuesday if President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing will move forward later this month. Full Article
b Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:55:57 -0500 A federal judge has blocked a new bill in Louisiana that would require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in the state's publicly-funded schools. Full Article
b Controversial investor John Paulson says no to U.S. Treasury secretary job for Trump By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:42:56 -0500 Billionaire financier John Paulson has declined a likely appointment as U.S Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, he announced. Full Article
b Staff of publisher Hachette issues open letter to protest new conservative book imprint By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:45:13 -0500 A team of U.S. employees at Hachette wrote an open letter to management in protest over a new conservative book imprint created in wake of last week's Donald Trump victory headed by a known far-right publisher. Full Article
b Biden, Israeli President Herzog meet to discuss Gaza, Middle East By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:54:19 -0500 President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met at the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the war against Hamas and Hezbollah and other Middle East concerns. Full Article
b FAA bans U.S. flights to Haiti after two American planes hit by gunfire By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:03:09 -0500 The Federal Aviation Administration has banned flights to-and-from Haiti for at least 30 days after JetBlue and Spirit Airlines planes were hit by gunfire Monday during attempts to land in Port-au-Prince. Full Article
b Sunken WWII destroyer USS Edsall discovered 82 years after Japanese battle By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:58:05 -0500 The wreckage of the U.S. destroyer USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces more than 80 years ago during World War II, has been found at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. Navy. Full Article
b Trump picks Mike Huckabee to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:16:35 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump says that he wants ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to represent America's interests in the troubled Middle East region as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Full Article
b U.S. confirms North Korean soldiers have begun combat operations against Ukraine By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:21:15 -0500 North Korean soldiers deployed to the Kursk region of Russia have begun combat operations against Ukrainian troops, the U.S. State Department confirmed Tuesday. Full Article
b Canada orders striking dock workers back to ports By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:15:32 -0500 Canada ordered striking dock workers back to the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal on Tuesday to clear out more than a week of container congestion bound for the United States and Canada. Full Article
b Lunchables pulled from school lunch programs due to low demand By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:22:31 -0500 Lunchables are being pulled from school menus throughout the United States, after food manufacturer Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday that demand for the meal kits has dropped. Full Article
b CENTCOM strikes Iran-backed militia targets in Syria after rockets launched at U.S. forces By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:46:51 -0500 The U.S. military conducted retaliatory airstrikes Tuesday in Syria, targeting facilities of Iran-backed militias following rockets launched at U.S. forces in the Middle Eastern country. Full Article
b On This Day, Nov. 13: Supreme Court rules against segregation on public transport By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:00:06 -0500 On Nov. 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal district court's ruling in Browder v. Gayle (1956) that segregation on interstate buses was unconstitutional. Full Article
b Cyprus signs NASA's Artemis Accords, becoming 46th nation to commit to safe space exploration By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:42:19 -0400 The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on Wednesday, becoming the 46th signatory to the agreement that establishes principles for the safe exploration of space. Full Article
b Google educates users about the moon cycle with new Doodle game By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:18:11 -0400 Google is educating users about the lunar cycle with its latest interactive Doodle released Thursday. Full Article
b Nvidia briefly unseats Apple as world’s most valuable company By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:17:09 -0400 Chip-maker Nvidia on Friday briefly became the world's most valuable company after surpassing Apple in total market value, but Apple regained its top position by the close of trading. Full Article
b SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit in record-setting launch By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:41:17 -0400 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink Internet communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking a state record 73rd orbital rocket launch this year. Full Article
b NASA identifies nine possible landing regions for Artemis III moon mission By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:02:34 -0400 NASA has identified nine possible landing sites for its Artemis III mission in September 2026 that will return astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, the space agency announced Monday. Full Article
b SpaceX pushes back launch of 20 Starlink satellites in late scrub By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:18:04 -0400 SpaceX has scrubbed Tuesday's launch of 20 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California until Wednesday, adding to its massive constellation designed to provide online servic Full Article
b SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its constellation of Earth-orbiting Starlink satellites By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:47:04 -0400 SpaceX successfully launched Wednesday a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit to further its mission to expand Internet access to the global population in now more than 200 space missions. Full Article
b AI robot ‘art’ might fetch $180K through Sotheby’s auction By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:04:36 -0400 A robot powered by artificial intelligence created an abstract portrait of Alan Turing that could sell for an estimated $180,000. Full Article
b Taurid meteor shower to reach peak visibility By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:18 -0500 The Taurid meteor will make its annual appearance in the midnight sky starting Tuesday through Nov. 12, with the "shooting star" appearing best after in the early morning hours. Full Article
b SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:33:05 -0500 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Thursday at 3:19 p.m. EST. Full Article
b NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:24:42 -0500 The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. Full Article
b SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A satellite with workhorse first-stage booster By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:21:14 -0500 SpaceX successful launched a South Korean communication satellite from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday afternoon. Full Article
b This One Habit Is Ruining Your Social Life By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:00:42 +0000 Find out why you’re no longer enjoying time with friends. Full Article Relationships Social psychology
b Stressed? 24 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Calm Your Mind Fast (P) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 From hugging to hypnosis, these stress relievers are backed by serious research—find out which one works best for you. Full Article Stress premium-only
b Why People Are More Bored Than Ever — Despite Endless Online Content (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:00:13 +0000 Discover why more content isn’t solving your boredom but making it worse. Full Article Emotion subscribers-only
b The Hobbies That Halt Cognitive Decline In Seniors (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:53 +0000 Your brain could stay sharp for years just by doing these simple activities. Full Article Dementia subscribers-only
b The Biased Way Depressed People Think About The Past By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:14 +0000 The bias may make it harder for depressed and anxious people to take a risk on a new relationship, job or other career opportunity. Full Article Depression
b The Activity That Cuts Dementia Risk By 90% By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:54 +0000 Study of women over 50 suggests how to cut dementia risk by 90 percent. Full Article Dementia
b The Fascinating Science Behind Why Your Face Matches Your Name (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:03 +0000 Does your name suit your face? A study finds it is a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy. Full Article Social psychology subscribers-only
b An Obvious Mental Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:43 +0000 Levels are typically lower in the body through the winter months in northern latitudes. Full Article Nutrition
b 1 in 4 Adults Believe They Have ADHD — Are You Missing The Signs? (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:00:03 +0000 The most common ADHD symptoms in adults are often different to those in children. Full Article ADHD subscribers-only
b Hearing This Statement Can Shrink Your IQ By 30% By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:00:52 +0000 Not only does hearing this statement lower IQ, it also makes people more aggressive, other studies have shown. Full Article Intelligence
b How Light Pollution Could Be Affecting Your Brain Health (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:10 +0000 A study reveals the hidden dangers of night time light pollution for brain health. Full Article Dementia subscribers-only
b Why Quick Decisions Tend To Sabotage Your Success (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:34 +0000 Quick decisions could be costing you—find out how to improve them. Full Article Cognitive Psychology Sleep subscribers-only
b The ‘Flavodiet’ Could Slash Your Dementia Risk By 30% (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:00:05 +0000 A study reveals how six simple food additions could dramatically lower your dementia risk. Full Article Dementia Nutrition subscribers-only
b A Surprising Sign Of A High IQ Brain By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:00:51 +0000 High IQ brains have greater functional connectivity and higher synchronisation, but this has an unexpected real-world effect. Full Article Intelligence
b This 1-Minute Trick Can Instantly Boost Focus — Even For The Highly Distracted (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:00:53 +0000 You might be seconds away from regaining your focus with this scientifically backed method. Full Article Attention Mindfulness subscribers-only
b Beyond Hallucinations, This Could Be Schizophrenia’s Most Devastating Symptom (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:15 +0000 A surprising brain defect could hold the key to schizophrenia’s toughest symptoms. Full Article Neuroscience Schizophrenia subscribers-only
b Why Your Brain Breaks Up Your Day Into ‘Chapters’ (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:18 +0000 Find out how and why your brain divides your day into meaningful chapters. Full Article Neuroscience subscribers-only
b Why People Talk 50% More About The Past Than The Future (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:24 +0000 We are so beholden to the 'arrow of time', moving us inevitably from the past into the future, that we hardly notice it. Full Article Memory subscribers-only
b The Social Epidemic That Doubles Depression And Anxiety Risk By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:00:04 +0000 It is linked to higher risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Full Article Depression Social psychology
b Why A Little Narcissism Might Actually Be Good For You By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:00:15 +0000 Grandiosity and confidence may lead to psychological benefits. Full Article Narcissism
b The Best Exercise For Brain Health Revealed By 98 Studies By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:00:25 +0000 Which types of exercise can help keep the brain healthy? Full Article Boost Brain Power