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A bunch of sick pigs on an Oklahoma farm has led scientists to discover a new flu strain. The scientists also found the virus in goats, but learned it's especially prevalent in cows — and uncovered evidence it's spilling over into humans. Researchers think the general public is not at risk of exposure to the new strain in a large way, but the prevalence of influenza D in farmers is prompting scientists to call for more research on the strain.
Is a shadowy global elite conspiring to force us all to eat bugs? The answer is obviously no — although insects are a great source of protein. Here's a brief history of how an internet meme morphed into a full-blown conspiracy theory cited by right-wing figures internationally.
Life expectancy in the U.S. is not looking good. It has dropped for a second year in a row — down to 76, and while other countries saw life expectancies rebound to pre-pandemic levels, the U.S. has not. A group of scientists is not at all surprised about the news. A decade ago, they published a landmark study on America's poor health compared to other developed countries, and the statistics have only gotten worse since.
Americans overall remain strongly opposed to the idea of reparations, even after decades of lobbying and years of national reckoning over racial justice. Critics of a national reparations program say it isn't just about money. Political science professor Tatish Nteta says many Americans “don’t believe the descendants of slaves deserve reparations.”
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After police raided rapper Afroman's house in August, he decided to respond with what he says was the "smartest, most peaceful solution." He made a funny rap song about the police and used footage from the raid in his music video. Now, the police are suing him for invasion of privacy
The Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso is a feel-good sports show on the surface. But the latest season has been exploring themes of loss, masculinity and the relationships between fathers and sons. Brett Goldstein, who writes for the show and stars as the gruff-yet-lovable Roy Kent, says his character is inspired by the real footballers he knew growing up. For these men raised in a "toxic, masculine environment," soccer provides a space to access their emotions.
A recently discovered quilt provides a peek into what life was like more than five decades ago, before Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood was all but wiped out by government-mandated redevelopment. The blue and white quilt includes street names from the then-thriving center of African American life and culture. |
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