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Two American scientists were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology on Monday for their groundbreaking research into the behavior of genes.Victor Ambrose and Gary Lubukun discovered microRNAs, which the Nobel Conference describes as “a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.”Small microRNA molecules play a key role in determining how different cells, which have the same chromosome, essentially an instruction manual, have different properties. They tried to explore, for example, how nerve cells and muscle cells have very different properties despite having the same genetic information.”The answer lies in genetic regulation that allows each cell to…

Your support helps us tell the storylearn morecloseAs a White House correspondent, I ask tough questions and demand important answers.Your support allows me to be here and demand transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we would not have the resources to stand up to those in power.Your donation allows us to continue this important work and keep you informed every step of the way to the November election.Andrew Feinbergwhite house correspondentThe Republican senator from Louisiana went on a rant about Kamala Harris’ recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, implying that tampons are a luxury and not needed by…

Your support helps us tell the storylearn morecloseAs a White House correspondent, I ask tough questions and demand important answers.Your support allows me to be here and demand transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we would not have the resources to stand up to those in power.Your donation allows us to continue this important work and keep you informed every step of the way to the November election.Andrew Feinbergwhite house correspondentThe Republican senator from Louisiana went on a rant about Kamala Harris’ recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, implying that tampons are a luxury and not needed by…

Let me share with you a little secret. I make a living writing about all things home, but I’m embarrassingly slow at updating my home, especially my bedding. So after years of sleeping on mediocre blankets, I decided to invest in a new comforter in January. And it’s not just a comforter. My sister recommended this very popular Bedsure comforter to me. Seeing that she was essentially a real-life version of The Princess and the Pea (the loudest sleeper I’ve ever met), I ordered it. The low price doesn’t help either, and it just so happens to be resold on…

A season ago, Vanderbilt finished 2-10, 0-8 in SEC play, losing conference games by an average of 20.3 points. The closest result was a 31-15 loss to Auburn.There was no earthly reason to believe that Vanderbilt football would be any different than what Vanderbilt football had always been, or even most of the time, was. Not competitive.But last offseason, coach Clark Lee brought in 43 new players through high school recruiting and the transfer portal.On Saturday, the Commodores defeated No. 1 ranked University of Alabama 40-35, improving their season record to 3-2.It wasn’t just the blood and guts of quarterback…

Palestinian protesters take part in a rally to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Monday. Zain Jaafar/AFP via Getty Images Hide caption toggle caption Zain Jaafar/AFP via Getty Images A year after the Hamas attack, Israel continued its military operations in Gaza, while operations in the occupied West Bank expanded significantly. For Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of the ongoing conflict between the Israeli military and the militant group Hamas, the consequences are continually difficult and deadly. The Palestinian…

Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane two days before making landfall in Florida.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said the storm had become a Category 4 hurricane sooner than originally expected, and released an updated forecast on Monday.Meanwhile, just two weeks after Hurricane Helen brought more than 200 deaths and devastation from Florida to the Appalachian Mountains, the state is heading toward population centers such as Tampa and Orlando, and the state is Preparations are underway for what could be the largest evacuation in seven years.The storm moved through the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, recording…

Tens of thousands of people around the world are rallying to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon as Israel marks the end of a year of genocide against Palestinians. Demonstrators gathered in dozens of cities on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel, as Israeli forces continue operations in Gaza and Lebanon and fears of a broader regional war grow. In New Zealand, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in front of TVNZ public television in Auckland on Monday to call for a ceasefire, and clashed with members of the far-right Christian fundamentalist group Destiny Church.…

story linkWICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State University today announced a new partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. The Oregon-based world leader in sports apparel will become the official outfitter of Wichita State University starting July 1, 2025. BSN SPORTS, the premier platform for team sports solutions, serves as the official supplier of athletic uniforms, apparel and sporting goods for Shocker Athletics. We will take care of your shoe needs during the partnership. As part of the five-year agreement, Nike will provide on-field and training equipment to 16 college sports. In addition, Nike will provide equipment to members of the…

WASHINGTON — White House director of political strategy and communications Emmy Lewis has been promoted to senior adviser, joining a small circle of top aides helping Mr. Biden through the final four months of his term.The move makes Lewis the youngest person to hold that title under the Biden administration, according to a senior administration official who first provided details to NBC News.In his new role, Lewis will continue to work on all aspects of politics in the run-up to the general election in November. Because Mr. Biden is no longer the nominee, Mr. Lewis and other senior advisers will…