A judge dismissed fraud charges against two defendants accused of an $800 million COVID-19 testing scheme at Loretto Hospital, while also raising concerns about the U.S. Attorney's Office.

When invasive rats are removed from islands, the ecological benefits can ripple across both land and sea more quickly than scientists expected, according to recent research. Scientists have long assumed that meaningful recovery after the predators are eradicated would take decades. However, researchers with the U.S.-based NGO Island Conservation conducted a rat-removal experiment on Ulong Island […]

It’s too bad the Mets can’t have a first baseman who plays every day, is more than halfway to 500 homers and is beloved in New York.

The Knicks’ epic Game 4 comeback did monster viewership numbers for ABC. Wednesday’s thriller against the Spurs averaged 20.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched NBA Finals Game 4 since 1998 — when Michael Jordan’s Bulls took on the Jazz with Karl Malone and John Stockton —  and the most-watched Game 4 ever on ABC,...

Knox’s move marks the latest chapter in the longtime rift that has played out in the years since Brad and Angelina’s highly publicized 2016 split.

Grabbing that late-night kebab or pizza slice after a few drinks may not be a sign of poor willpower, but a biological drive that once would have seen us seek out protein but now leads us straight into the comforting arms of savory ultra-processed foods.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: University of Sydney, Hormones, Hunger, Diet, Protein, Processed, Body fat, Weight

Grabbing that late-night kebab or pizza slice after a few drinks may not be a sign of poor willpower, but a biological drive that once would have seen us seek out protein but now leads us straight into the comforting arms of savory ultra-processed foods.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: University of Sydney, Hormones, Hunger, Diet, Protein, Processed, Body fat, Weight

"It may not seem like a huge amount to some, but it was an incredible blessing to me." The post Flight attendant almost tossed a sealed barf bag. Inside was an ‘incredible blessing’ from the cabin. appeared first on Upworthy.

One of New York City’s biggest parades returns this Sunday: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP), celebrating its 69th year. The popular parade’s theme this year is “We Are More Than 100×35,” and it will begin at noon along Fifth Avenue, running from 44th Street to 79th Street. The parade will also feature performances by Puerto Rican stars such as singer Daddy Yankee and former Miss Universe and television host Dayanara Torres. Below is a list of streets that will be closed on parade day: Formation: West/East 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 44th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue West/East 45th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue West/East 46th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue West/East 47th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue West/East 48th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue 5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 44th Street

OG Anunoby is being called to Queens despite his unfinished business in Manhattan.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- NBC4's parent company, Nexstar Media Group, commemorated its 30th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than giving back to the community. The third Friday in June is our annual "Founder's Day of Caring." It's a day dedicated to giving back to our local community. Volunteers at about 200 Nexstar stations [...]