FDA approves cure for sickle cell disease, the first treatment to use gene-editing tool CRISPR

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  15 hours ago

“The FDA approved a new treatment for sickle cell disease. The therapy is first to use the ground-editing tool CRISPR.”

UNLV shooter Anthony Polito was 'eccentric' teacher 'obsessed' with Las Vegas

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  yesterday

“Anthony Polito, who carried out a mass shooting at UNLV, was known for his obsession with Las Vegas and his peculiar ways of working, former...”

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang rape and sex trafficking in new lawsuit

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“A fourth woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit that she was gang raped and sex trafficked by the music...”

Israel and activists accuse U.N. of slow response to accounts of Hamas militants raping women

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  62 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  2 days ago

“Israel accused the UN on Monday of moving too slowly to respond to accounts that Hamas carried out widespread sexual violence against women in its...”

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal

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“Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire its rival Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at about $1.9 billion, as the companies make a push to expand...”

The vision of El Nino as producer of historic California storms may be outdated

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“In 1983, El Nino brought historic flooding to parts of Southern California, toppling sections of fishing piers and inspiring some to travel...”

Man accused of impersonating a federal agent is sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison

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“Arian Taherzadeh pleaded guilty last year to a three-count indictment stemming from a scheme that led to four Secret Service agents being placed on...”

Stanford suspends teacher after reportedly calling Jewish students colonizers, downplaying Holocaust - CBS San Francisco

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“An instructor at Stanford University has been removed from teaching duties as the school investigates reports that during a discussion on the...”

Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, dies at age 100

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  one week ago

“Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state whose complicated legacy shaped decades of U.S. policy, died Wednesday at 100.”

How fast should you walk to lower your diabetes risk?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  one week ago

“Walking lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests an ideal baseline speed to get the most benefits.”