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Shark And Ray Populations Have Fallen 71% Since 1970, Study Finds
Populations of sharks and rays, the apex predators of the open ocean’s food web, have fallen by more than 70% since 1970, according to a troubling new study published Wednesday.A team of researchers, led by Nathan Pacoureau, a postdoctoral fellow…
Larry King, Iconic TV And Radio Interviewer, Dies At 87
The man who literally wrote the book on how to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere has died.Larry King, the legendary TV host and radio personality recognized by his trademark suspenders and black-rimmed glasses, died Saturday morning at the age of…
The cloudy science on school reopening during the pandemic
President Biden's plan to accelerate the reopening of K-8 schools faces major challenges from a still out-of-control pandemic and more contagious coronavirus variants.Why it matters: The longer American kids miss in-person schooling, the further they fall behind. But the uncertain…
Vogue Will Print Second Kamala Harris Cover After Backlash To ‘Disrespectful’ Original
Fashion-minded readers who disapproved of Vogue’s cover shot of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris can now opt for an alternate version of the magazine with a different photo.Vogue announced Tuesday that the digital edition of its February issue will receive a…
Biden taps ex-FDA chief to lead Operation Warp Speed amid rollout of COVID plan
President-elect Joe Biden has picked former FDA chief David Kessler to lead Operation Warp Speed, a day after unveiling a nearly $2 trillion pandemic relief plan that includes $400 billion for directly combatting the virus.Why it matters: Biden's transition team…
The End Of The Pussy-Grabbing President
Getty ImagesHow it started. How it's going.It began with “pussy,” and it will end with “pussy.” Four years ago, hundreds of thousands of mainly female protesters peacefully descended on Washington, DC, to register their opposition to the president of the United…
These Are the 22 Art Projects That Social Media Went Bananas Over in 2020
As the phrase “going viral” took on a new, far more literal definition this year, art that went viral on the internet evolved into a role more important than ever. While we were stuck at home, art shared online served…
U.S. to require negative coronavirus test from travelers from the U.K.
Starting Monday the U.S. will require all air travelers from the United Kingdom to test negative for coronavirus within 72 hours of their departure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced.The big picture: More than 50 countries have…
New York Times returns Peabody after finding “significant falsehoods” in “Caliphate” podcast
The New York Times on Friday said it would return its 2018 Peabody Award for its "Caliphate" podcast, hours after the paper conceded that large parts of the audio series didn't meet its editorial standards.Why it matters: It's an embarrassing…
Honey Boy Director Alma Har’el Speaks Out Against Shia LaBeouf Amid Abuse Allegations
Rachel Luna via Getty ImagesAlma Har'El and Shia LaBeouf attend the premiere of "Honey Boy" in November 2019.Director Alma Har’el — who helmed Shia LaBeouf’s semi-autobiographical film, “Honey Boy,” about his traumatic childhood — is speaking out in support of singer FKA twigs and…
In photos: Maskless Trump supporters and counterprotesters face off after D.C. election rally
Violent clashes erupted in Washington, D.C., and Washington state, after supporters of President Trump, many maskless despite face mask mandates, rallied Saturday, refusing to accept that President Trump lost the 2020 election.The latest: In Olympia, Wash., police arrested two suspects…
After A Smooth Start, Joe Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his economic team and seemed to be pursuing a “Goldilocks” strategy of choosing nominees that were acceptable to a wide swath…
Pfizer says latest data shows its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective
Pfizer said on Wednesday that its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective and has no serious side effects.The state of play: The company said they have enough safety data now and plan to request an emergency use authorization from the Food…
Facebook says 6% of the content its users see is political
Facebook Tuesday said that political content makes up only about 6% of what users actually see on its platform. Why it matters: The new number is meant to provide context for reports that have focused on the viral popularity of…
