Estate of Henrietta Lacks reaches settlement with biotech company for nonconsensual use of her cells in medical research
The family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells have been used for scientific research for decades, reached a settlement Tuesday with the biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific, the family's attorneys said.
2023-08-02 05:24
Americans are 'unwittingly funding' blacklisted Chinese companies, Congressional panel says
A Congressional select committee is investigating BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and MSCI, one of the biggest providers of index funds, to determine whether they are investing Americans' savings in Chinese companies blacklisted by the US government for security and human rights issues.
2023-08-02 05:19
MLB Rumors: Cubs misfire, NY Mets rebuild, Braves indecision
MLB Rumors: The Cubs are done with Trey ManciniThe Trey Mancini experiment is done in Chicago.Mancini was a major MLB trade deadline addition in Houston this time last year. He was expected to split time in the outfield and at first base. Mancini did just that, but did not perform well.Aft...
2023-08-02 05:18
Harris and DeSantis ramp up their quickly growing feud
Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' challenge to debate his state's new Black history curriculum as "politically motivated," marking the latest escalation in a quickly growing feud between the former prosecutor and GOP presidential hopeful.
2023-08-02 04:49
Bruce Arena placed on administrative leave by MLS for 'inappropriate remarks'
New England Revolution Bruce Arena has been placed temporarily suspended by MLS for 'inappropriate remarks' amidst an ongoing investigation.
2023-08-02 04:47
Poland rushes troops to border, Belarus denies helicopter violation
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland said on Tuesday it was rushing troops to its eastern border after accusing Belarus,
2023-08-02 04:47
MLB trade grades: Phillies add Tigers All-Star to starting rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies are making a push for the postseason, and they solidified it by adding Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. Let's grade the trade.The Philadelphia Phillies managed to sneak into the postseason last year and made a run to the World Series, where they fell just ...
2023-08-02 04:24
Global Abortion Pill Provider Buys From Manufacturer With Shoddy Quality Record
With splashy marketing campaigns and major donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, DKT International has become
2023-08-02 03:51
Cowboys: Jerry Jones adds fuel to fire of Ezekiel Elliott return rumors
With Ronald Jones suspended, could Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys reunite with former running back Ezekiel Elliott?After another early playoff exit, the Dallas Cowboys made changes this offseason to ensure they had a better chance of getting past the hurdle that is the Divisional Round. To f...
2023-08-02 02:57
MLB Rumors: What an Astros-Mets trade for Justin Verlander 'favorites' would look like
Per Mark Feinsand, the Houston Astros are favorites to land New York Mets ace Justin Verlander. What would it cost to land him?A Justin Verlander return to Houston may very well be in the cards. Just a few weeks ago, this did not seem possible, as the New York Mets want to contend in 2024 and JV...
2023-08-02 02:49
Brooklyn man who was vogueing at a gas station fatally stabbed in possible anti-gay hate crime, police say
Police are searching for a 17-year-old they believe is responsible for the stabbing death of a Brooklyn man, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
2023-08-02 01:59
Angus Cloud: How a night-time stroll made Euphoria's breakout star
Casting scout Eléonore Hendricks recalls the night-time stroll that propelled Angus Cloud to fame.
2023-08-02 01:29