Ishiba gives up on wish to meet Trump before January inauguration
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sits during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Lima, Peru, on Friday. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday he will not hold an in-person meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his way back to Japan from South America, despite his earlier desire to do so. Speaking to reporters in Lima, Peru, Ishiba said Trump's team explained that the president-elect, who has received numerous requests for meetings from world leaders, cannot hold talks with them before taking office due to legal constraints. Ishiba said, "I hope to hold talks with him at the most convenient, earliest possible time for both," expressing his eagerness to arrange a meeting following Trump's inauguration in January. Ishiba, who succeeded Fumio Kishida as prime minister on Oct. 1, is eager to establish a personal relationship with Trump, who had a rapport with then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his first term as president starting in 2017.
Source:Washington Post
November 17, 2024 03:18 UTC
Are oligodendrocytes the missing link in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research? - Molecular Neurodegeneration
Yet, their role in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs), despite their complex, multi-factorial nature, remains largely underappreciated and understudied. Abbreviations OL: Oligodendrocyte OPC: Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell ADRD: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasReferences Auguste YSS, Ferro A, Kahng JA, Xavier AM, Dixon JR, Vrudhula U, et al. Oligodendrocytes produce amyloid-β and contribute to plaque formation alongside neurons in Alzheimer’s disease model mice. Contribution of amyloid deposition from oligodendrocytes in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Download referencesFunding As always, thank you to the dedicated donors supporting Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program.
Source:New York Times
November 17, 2024 03:16 UTC
First US case of mpox variant reported in California
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Source:Los Angeles Times
November 17, 2024 03:15 UTC
‘Inside the NBA’ is coming to ESPN
Photo credit: TNTWhile the NBA will not air on TNT after the 2024-25 season, Inside the NBA appears to have been saved. Inside the NBA will continue and be licensed to ESPN. Inside the NBA will continue and be licensed to ESPN. WBD will get free access to nba highlights for the next 11 years — Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) November 17, 2024The Inside the NBA hosts have joked about the show’s lame-duck status through the early weeks of the NBA season. Now that the show is coming back, it will be interesting to see what is said when the next Inside the NBA airs.
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 17, 2024 03:13 UTC
Kentucky scores wild touchdown when Murray State defender botches easy interception in bizarre fashion
The Murray State Racers’ football team isn’t having a season to remember, and its woes were encapsulated by a mind-boggling touchdown surrendered to the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. But KaVan Reed, a Murray State senior defensive back, couldn’t haul in the easy pick as it slipped through his hands. Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) is forced out of bounds by Murray State Racers linebacker Justice Cross (7) during the second quarter at Kroger Field. (Jordan Prather/Imagn Images)That was the first of many scores for Kentucky, which beat Murray State, 48-6, to improve to 4-6 on the year. Murray State Racers defensive back James Jackson tackles Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) during the second quarter at Kroger Field.
Source:Fox News
November 17, 2024 03:09 UTC
Washington Post editorial board blasts Pennsylvania Democrats in scathing piece about recount efforts
cThe editorial board of the Washington Post published a critical piece about Pennsylvania Democrats Saturday, denouncing politicians who voted in favor of counting invalid ballots during a U.S. Senate race recount. Because the margin between the two candidates was less than half a point, an automatic recount was triggered by Pennsylvania law. Trump Lawyer William Owen Scharf Picked For 'Crucial' White House Assistant RoleRead On The Fox News AppThe Washington Post op-ed addressed efforts by Pennsylvania Democrats to count invalid mail and provisional ballots. In a piece titled "Democrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania," the WaPo editorial board wrote that election rules "must be applied equally and consistently." Original article source: Washington Post editorial board blasts Pennsylvania Democrats in scathing piece about recount efforts
Source:Washington Post
November 17, 2024 02:54 UTC
Do Vaccines Work? Why do we even ask?
Do vaccines work? Sources: www.cdc.gov/… en.wikipedia.org/…The graphic illustrates how mRNA vaccines work. mRNA vaccines work slightly differently than other vaccines in that they induce normal cells into producing bits of proteins found on the surface of a virus that the immune system then recognizes and produces antibodies against them. The disinformation campaign ramped up during the trump COVID years, even though trump thankfully helped fast-track the development of COVID vaccines. After the December 2020 introduction of COVID vaccines, there is a stark gap in death rates between Democrats and Republicans.
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 17, 2024 02:46 UTC
Carson Beck’s NFL Draft Status: Is This Georgia QB Still a First-Round Sensation?
This year's NFL quarterback draft class is seen as weaker, with Carson Beck struggling significantly, raising questions about his first-round potential. As of November 11, 2024, many are questioning the future of Georgia QB Carson Beck. Carson Beck's draft stock has fallen. Fast Answer: Carson Beck’s NFL Draft prospects have dimmed significantly this season. Assessing Carson Beck’s NFL Draft Stock: Key FactorsBeck’s performance has not only affected his draft status but also highlighted several critical issues:Inconsistent performances against tough SEC defenses.
Source:New York Times
November 17, 2024 01:42 UTC
Iran Update, November 16, 2024
[7] Israeli forces directed an airstrike targeting 10 militia fighters in Jabalia that posed a threat to Israeli forces. [8]Palestinian militias conducted two rocket attacks targeting an Israeli command-and-control site along the Netzarim Corridor on November 16. [18] Hezbollah claimed rocket attacks targeting Israeli forces operating in the southern and eastern Markaba. [19] Hezbollah claimed seven rocket attacks targeting Israeli forces operating in eastern Tallousseh, west of Markaba on November 15. [24]Hezbollah-affiliated sources reported that Israeli forces continued to operate in the town of Chama, approximately five kilometers into southwestern Lebanon.
Source:New York Times
November 17, 2024 01:39 UTC
Blue State (Maryland) Facing Massive Budget Deficit
“If you’re going to have crime it should at least be organized crime”-Havelock Vetinari" Maryland faces "an enormous gap" between revenue and spending that is projected to soon be worse than during the Great Recession, driven by sluggish job growth and rising expenses, state analysts told lawmakers this week."" Maryland's budget includes about $19 billion in federal funds that could be jeopardized by cuts to spending under the incoming Trump administration. Rebuilding the bridge could cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion…"///Pour more money into public education, subsidize child care and not plan for high Medicaid costs when you are basically a sanctuary state ??? And you are very dependent on federal dollars instead of being self reliant.If revenues only cover 84 % of planned expenditures, then cut back. It ain't hard.
Source:Washington Post
November 17, 2024 01:24 UTC
Cosplayers, anime, games and more at Grand Rapids Comic-Con
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A convention taking over Grand Rapids this weekend may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but some people live for it. Danny Trejo will attend Grand Rapids Comic-Con, organizers sayToys, games, anime and more are on display. Grand Rapids Comic-Con. (Nov. 16, 2024)Grand Rapids Comic-Con. (Nov. 16, 2024)Grand Rapids Comic-Con.
Source:New York Times
November 17, 2024 00:44 UTC
Royals-Reds Reportedly Talking India-Singer Swap, Though Other Teams May Be Involved
That is all to say, are the Cubs one of those other teams talking to the Royals and looking at Brady Singer? Well, your conspiracy brain should be shooting up signals and wondering why this rumor got leaked in the first place. It’s all the more plausible, by the way, because you could see the Cubs wanting Singer. Would I be interested in a straight-up swap, Singer for Hoerner? We’ll see where this all goes, whether the Cubs are involved or not.
Source:New York Times
November 17, 2024 00:43 UTC
Elon Musk Is Paying for 'Extravagant' Trump Inauguration Bash?
A rumor that Tesla and X owner Elon Musk would pay for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump was circulating online in mid-November 2024. For example, the Facebook page America - Love It or Leave It posted the claim on Nov. 14. (Facebook/America - Love It or Leave It)Some Facebook users seemed to interpret the rumor as being real. Rather, the claim originated with America - Love It or Leave It, a Facebook page that describes its output as satirical in nature. The fictional story spread after Trump nominated Musk to head a new Department of Government Efficiency.
Source:Washington Post
November 17, 2024 00:35 UTC
Northern Lights: How Not To Miss The Aurora During ‘Solar Maximum’
With that in mind, here are some general tips on how to see Northern Lights tonight and throughout the current season:1. No — if you decide to wait for the Northern Lights to come to you, you could be waiting a lifetime. Places like northern Norway, northern Sweden, northern Finland, Iceland, Alaska and northern Canada offer not more frequent opportunities but get the best views of the aurora overhead. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most easily seen from September through March from across Alaska, northern Canada, northern Scandinavia and northern Russia, purely because there are more hours of darkness and darker nights. The Southern Lights (aurora australis) can be glimpsed most easily between March and September south of New Zealand.
Source:Forbes
November 17, 2024 00:30 UTC