A major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, partially collapsed Tuesday morning, possibly leaving a number of people in the river below, police said. A spokesperson for Baltimore Police Department told NBC News that it had been notified of the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an enormous steel structure which carries the Interstate 695 over… Continue reading Francis Scott Key bridge hit by ship
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5 key moments from Trump’s Monday in court for hush money case
Donald Trump’s defense team failed to persuade Judge Juan Merchan to add more time to the clock before the start of the trial in Trump’s New York hush money case, the former president shaking his head in apparent frustration during Monday’s hearing as the judge set a date next month for the start of jury… Continue reading 5 key moments from Trump’s Monday in court for hush money case
U.S.-China tensions may sink key science and technology pact STA
The Biden administration faces a difficult balancing act in its approach to China as it strives to safeguard U.S. national security without jeopardizing the overall relationship. Last year President Joe Biden announced a measure aimed at cutting China off from advanced semiconductor chips, and this month he ordered restrictions on U.S. investment in high-tech industries… Continue reading U.S.-China tensions may sink key science and technology pact STA
The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists | Health
I’ve made a cup of coffee, written my to-do list and now I’m wiring up my ear to a device that will send an electrical message to my brainstem. If the testimonials are to believed, incorporating this stimulating habit into my daily routine could help to reduce stress and anxiety, curb inflammation and digestive issues,… Continue reading The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists | Health
The key to a longer life? Why I tried to walk exactly 3,967 steps in a day | Health
“Good luck!” reads the text from my editor that arrives at 7.53am. But I don’t need it. As personal challenges go, I’m not remotely intimidated by what’s on the agenda today. In the name of science, I have been tasked with hitting exactly 3,967 steps and making the most of every one. Easy. If 3,967… Continue reading The key to a longer life? Why I tried to walk exactly 3,967 steps in a day | Health
In the absence of solutions, tackling the causes of antibiotic resistance is key | Antibiotics
A decade ago, Britain’s top health official issued a grim warning: antibiotic resistance posed an apocalyptic threat, with patients having simple operations at risk of dying from routine infections that could no longer be treated. Sally Davies, then the chief medical officer for England, said global action was required to fight antibiotic resistance and fill… Continue reading In the absence of solutions, tackling the causes of antibiotic resistance is key | Antibiotics
Ron DeSantis’ Key West anti-migrant missions raised pilot safety concerns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For the first five months of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ high-profile mission to stop migrants from coming into the Florida Keys, state law enforcement agents were conducting surveillance flights that went against state policies and best safety practices, according to internal records obtained by NBC News. On Jan. 6, DeSantis signed an executive… Continue reading Ron DeSantis’ Key West anti-migrant missions raised pilot safety concerns
Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving Indiana trans students key bathroom access
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday upheld a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana last year ordering the… Continue reading Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving Indiana trans students key bathroom access
Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port key to grain exports
Russian drones on Wednesday hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with NATO member Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to Ukrainian grain exports following the end of a deal with Russia that allowed Ukrainian shipments to world markets. Since leaving the deal that allowed Ukraine to… Continue reading Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port key to grain exports
7 Key Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted over his attempt to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election, yet another moment of reckoning amid a torrent of criminal charges. Trump faces four felony charges as part of a sweeping, 45-page indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.… Continue reading 7 Key Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment