Shira Feder
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Living to 150 May Be Possible. But Is Society Ready for It?
Behold the scientists investigating the upper limits of human existence. → Read More
Brain-eating amoebas are thriving in US rivers and lakes. The problem is getting worse every year.
As the world gets hotter, this dangerous heat-loving single-celled organism may be found in places further north. → Read More
15 New York City children have been hospitalized with a rare disease that doctors fear is linked to the coronavirus
The diagnoses, reported by NYC health officials, follow reports that 100 children, mostly in Europe, have been treated for a similar condition. → Read More
Veterans Affairs Doctor Charged With Three Veterans’ Deaths
Robert Morris Levy allegedly covered up years of substance abuse on the job. → Read More
North Carolina Man Confesses to Killing His Teen Daughter: Police
His daughter had been visiting him for the weekend. → Read More
Feds: Ashkenazi Jews Should Consider Breast Cancer Gene Test
Studies have shown that one in 40 Ashkenazi Jews have one of three specific BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. → Read More
Colin Kaepernick: The Mario Woods Police Shooting Inspired Me to Kneel During Anthem
It was the December 2015 Mario Woods police shooting that inspired Kaepernick to kneel during the national anthem at games and began his career as an activist. → Read More
Truck Driver Arrested After Threatening Mass Shooting at Church: FBI
Thomas Matthew McVicker made “credible threats to conduct a mass shooting and suicide” on Thursday, authorities said. → Read More
Two Proud Boys Members Convicted for 2018 NYC Brawl
“Their attack was vicious, disproportionate and most important, unnecessary,” said prosecutor Joshua Steinglass in his closing argument. → Read More
Elton John Defends Harry and Meghan’s Private Jet Trip to His French Villa
The superstar wrote on Instagram that “to maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight.” → Read More
FEC Chairwoman: ‘No Evidence’ for Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims
“No one can find any evidence of rampant voter fraud either historically or particularly in the 2016 elections,” said Ellen Weintraub. → Read More
U.K. Loses Its ‘Measles-Free’ Status
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Britain’s health leaders to urge people to get their vaccines. → Read More
Obama Reportedly Warned Biden About 2020: ‘You Don’t Have to Do This, Joe’
The former president also reportedly asked Biden advisers to ensure that the ex-veep does not “embarrass himself.” → Read More
Multiple Cops Shot in Philadelphia, Suspect Barricaded Inside Home With Officers
A gunman reportedly barricaded himself inside a home with officers who tried to take him into custody. → Read More
Scientists Say They’ve Found a Cure for Deadliest Form of Tuberculosis
The disease has surpassed AIDS as the world's leading infectious cause of death—and the XDR strain is the deadliest. → Read More
Trump Proposes New Rule Allowing Businesses With Federal Contracts to Discriminate By LGBT Status, Race
Labor Dept. proposal would apply to any organization that could prove it serves a religious purpose—and breaks Trump promise to keep Obama protections. → Read More
Falling Rocks at Glacier National Park Kill Utah Teen, Injure Four
A Utah family was driving on famous Going-to-the-Sun Road when rocks shattered the top of the car, killing a 14-year-old girl inside it. → Read More
8chan Owner: I’m ‘Voluntarily’ Keeping Site Dark Until I Talk to Congress
The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Jim Watkins make an appearance to discuss its extremist content after El Paso mass shooting. → Read More
Elon Musk Denies Asking Jeffrey Epstein for Business Advice
A Musk spokesperson said “it is incorrect to say that Epstein ever advised Elon on anything.” → Read More
Trump Is Delaying Tariffs on China for Holiday Shopping Season
Penalties were set to go into effect on Sept. 1. Now holiday shoppers will have until Dec. 15 to finish off their list unless a deal is reached with Beijing. → Read More