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Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations “as soon as possible” with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors. The two countries have technically been at war since Israel [...]

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New York, NY NY Post Apr 9
Paul Skenes makes cryptic comments after Konnor Griffin’s $140 million Pirates extension

Paul Skenes is the undisputed face of the Pirates’ franchise, right? To many fans, that’s the case.

Science Smithsonian Mag Apr 9
Chiringuitos Offer the Quintessential Beach Bar Experience on Spain's Costa del Sol

Steeped in history, the seafood joints are evolving to keep up with a global clientele and tightening environmental regulations

Phoenix, AZ KTAR Apr 9
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

HOUSTON (AP) — Drawing ever closer to Earth, the their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As the next-to-last day of their flight dawned Thursday, humanity’s first lunar explorers in more than half a century were less than 150,000 miles (240,000 kilometers) from home with the odometer clicking down. “We […]

New York, NY NY Post Apr 9
First of 3 novels from showbiz vet Rob Shuter — who once repped Diddy, JLo — set to come out this month

Shuter said the book is a work of fiction "inspired by my very real life inside the celebrity machine" and ever so loosely based on his time co-hosting VH1's "The Gossip Table" from 2013 to 2015.

Health Medical Xpress Apr 9
Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Amid a renaissance in the science of psychedelics, public interest in psilocybin—or magic mushrooms, as they've long been known—is surging.

Health Medical Xpress Apr 9
Meditation changes brain activity quickly with a noticeable peak at 7 minutes, research reveals

Meditation is widely recognized for its extensive range of mental and physical health benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to boosting cognitive and emotional health. What was considered a fringe activity is now a mainstream practice embraced by millions of people around the world. But how long does it take to reap the benefits?

Health Medical Xpress Apr 9
Multifaceted clinic strategy helps low-income patients lower blood pressure faster

A multifaceted, team-based care strategy significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) in low-income patients with uncontrolled hypertension, according to a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Their findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, could eventually lead to the widespread use of this strategy at primary care clinics across the country.

Technology Electrek Apr 9
Kia reveals a slate of new EVs set to launch soon, including its first electric SDV and an SUV

Kia plans to expand its EV lineup to 14 models by 2030, including its first software-defined electric vehicle and a new entry-level SUV. more…

Los Angeles, CA KTLA Apr 9
Getty Center announces yearlong closure for major renovations

The Getty Center, one of California’s most iconic art museums, announced Thursday that it will close for a year for major renovations aimed at enhancing the visitor experience ahead of the 2028 Summer Games. “Getty is embarking on an exciting new chapter,” said Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust. [...]

San Francisco, CA ABC7 SF Apr 9
Bay Area Iranian community gather in San Francisco to protest against war and genocide

Protesters marched through Market Street on Wednesday evening, demanding an end to the war with Iran. The demonstration was one of several held across the country the same day.

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 9
New restaurant opening on Jay St in Schenectady

A new restaurant is getting ready to open in downtown Schenectady. Electric City Bar & Grill will be located at 108 Jay Street.