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20,000 marijuana plants seized, 24 detained in raids of illegal East Bay cannabis operations

Authorities have not said if the operations were linked to one another but in total, they recovered 20,133 plants and detained 24 people in Alameda County.

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Global Good News Network Apr 19
6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds in 24 Hours for Kids Who Don’t Have One of Their Own (WATCH)

6,500 volunteers worked around the clock to build over 10,000 beds in just 24 hours for kids who don’t have one of their own. Inside the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, Lowe’s store employees rolled up their sleeves alongside thousands of others to reach the big goal—all in support of the charity Sleep in […] The post 6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds in 24 Hours for Kids Who Don’t Have One of Their Own (WATCH) appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 19
Stars and science align at annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony with Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Margot Robbie and more A-listers

The Breakthrough Prize celebrates research achievements of the world’s top scientists, and the gala awards more than $15 million in prizes annually.

Global Good News Network Apr 19
Woman Braves Frigid Water to Rescue Seagull Trapped and Hooked by Fishing Line

A woman was dubbed a heroine after she rescued an injured seagull that had been stuck in fishing line for more than five hours near the Irish Sea. Dramatic photos show Lorraine Bullar swimming out 50 feet in frigid Stanley Park Lake in Blackpool, Lancashire, to save the injured gull whose leg was trapped in […] The post Woman Braves Frigid Water to Rescue Seagull Trapped and Hooked by Fishing Line appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 18
St. John’s lands international wing Djordije Jovanovic days after Quinn Ellis splash

Four days after landing EuroLeague point guard Quinn Ellis, the Red Storm have secured a commitment from Montenegrin wing Djordije Jovanovic, a source told The Post. 

Boston, MA NBC Boston Apr 18
Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child at age 44

Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44. The actor told Harper’s Bazaar she is “very grateful” to be welcoming a child with partner Tanguy Destable, 45, a French electronic music producer known by his stage name, Tepr. “Tanguy and I are very excited,” she told the outlet. “I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle.” The actor shares two older children, son Aleph, 14, and daughter Amalia, 9, with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied. Portman and Millepied divorced in 2024. A publicist for Portman, Keleigh Morgan, confirmed news of the pregnancy but did not give further details. Portman has spoken about how she grew up the child of a fertility doctor. “I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I have so many people I love who’ve had such a hard time with it that I want to be respectful around that as well. It’s such a beautiful, joyous thing, and it’s also not an easy thing.” She als

Health BBC Health Apr 17
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

Global Upworthy Apr 17
Millennials are ditching ‘boring grey’ for this joyful mid-century color

Just a few tweaks can bring this look into every bathroom. The post Millennials are ditching ‘boring grey’ for this joyful mid-century color appeared first on Upworthy.

USA PBS NewsHour Apr 17
Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain

To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it's really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium Worldwide, a non-profit organization that focuses on ocean governance and maritime law and security.

Washington, DC NBC4 DC Apr 17
Steps retraced: Historian to trek Tubman's journey from Maryland to Canada

In 1996, Anthony Cohen embarked on a 750-mile walk from Maryland to Canada. Thirty years later, the historian will once again make that journey through America, retracing Harriet Tubman’s well-traveled path through the Underground Railroad. “I wanted to honor Black history, which is American history, and I wanted to travel and meet with everyday Americans,” Cohen said. His return to the trail comes as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. This time, Cohen’s on a mission to educate those about Tubman. The Weekend Scene 9 hours ago W. Kamau Bell brings ‘Who's With Me?' comedy tour to the DMV

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 17
China Plans To Double Renewable Energy By 2035. That’s The Good News.

China continues to build massive renewable energy systems, but at the same time it is building lot of new coal fired facilities. The post China Plans To Double Renewable Energy By 2035. That’s The Good News. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Technology Fast Company Apr 17
AI needs a reality check

AI companies love to make bold claims about healthcare. Alphabet’s Isomorphic tells us that “frontier AI can unlock deeper scientific insights, faster breakthroughs, and life-changing medicines.” Lila confidently markets its AI as a tool for “faster discovery for every field where breakthrough science matters.” And they’re spending as though they believe the hype. Anthropic recently acquired stealth startup Coefficient Bio for $400 million. But there’s only one true test of any healthcare AI: Did it work in humans? Did it create a medicine that saved someone’s life? And bluntly, most companies have not achieved that. Let’s look at the number of treatments brought to market. Isomorphic? None. Lila? The same. Marketing claims in AI rarely survive contact with reality. That’s because making real progress in healthcare is hard. To test a new treatment, you need to take it through a Phase 3 clinical trial. That’s typically 10 years and $2 bill