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Police in Houston said residents bearing crackers came to the rescue when a neighborhood was faced with an unusual situation: a loose pig.

Используя записи активности мозга людей, команда из Университета Рочестера и Массачусетского технологического института обнаружила нейронную популяцию клеток, которая селективно реагирует на пение, но не на другие виды музыки или речь. Эти нейроны, найденные в слуховой коре, по-видимому, реагируют на определенное сочетание голоса и музыки. Подробности опубликованы в журнале Current Biology.

<p>Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on Nov. 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas.</p>

German software maker SAP this week announced the release of 12 new and four updated security notes as part of its March 2022 Patch Day.

As the West rolls out more sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, other consumer favorites join the list: Big Macs, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Frappuccinos.

National Grid has restored power to 97% of households after an overnight storm. As of Tuesday at 3 p.m., over 43,000 customers had their power restored.

Back in January, Dr. Bob Wachter predicted that cases of COVID-19 would soon be on the decline. NPR's Ailsa Chang checks back in with him to see how that prediction has turned out.

A federal jury deliberated for just three hours before it found Jan. 6 insurrectionist Guy Reffitt guilty on all five charges brought against him by the U.S. government.

President Biden's son was one of many veterans who may have been sickened by burn pits. Advocates say the White House and Congress have been slow to officially link the health problems to the pits.

Hong Kong kept the pandemic mostly in check for two years, but now the territory is struggling with a wave of COVID-19 cases that's testing the government's ability to react.

A judge in Norway has banned the breeding of bulldogs. Their flat, smooshed faces can cause health problems. An animal rights group argued the breed is so unhealthy, it amounts to animal cruelty.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to the British Parliament as efforts to evacuate civilians were imperiled amid reports of continued fighting.

President Biden is banning U.S. imports of Russian oil: the latest move to punish Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Gasoline prices are spiking.

Minneapolis teachers went on strike for the first time in more than 50 years. Educators want to increase support staff salaries, reduce class sizes and provide more mental health supports to students.

FIFA officially postponed Ukraine’s World Cup playoff semifinal match in the wake of Russia’s invasion into the country, the sport’s governing body announced on Tuesday.

We seem blessed here on SHA as whenever someone needs specialist knowledge or a skill to help them out there is always someone and often more than one person with answers and advice.

So just curious as to what people would consider their specialist knowledge to be.

Are you a great plumber, roofer or IT expert, perhaps you know loads about a specific holiday destination, maybe a remote airport or town. Can you build a light aircraft from scratch or have in depth knowledge about... Читать дальше...

80s music.

Tickets to the LOVELOUD festival go on sale tomorrow.

On February 22, Sen. Rick Scott of Florida — who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee — released his “11-Point Plan to Rescue America.” And a proposal to raise federal income taxes on roughly half of U.S. wage earners — specifically, the lower half — has drawn vehement condemnation from Democrats, who are using anti-Scott messages in their ads.

KAMARU USMAN claimed a crossover bout with Canelo Alvarez would be ‘the biggest fight ever’ thanks to UFC boss Dana White. Usman has long called out the Mexican boxing superstar, who is the current undisputed super-middleweight king. But UFC fighters are prohibited from competing outside of the promotion unless given special exemption. In 2017, Conor McGregor, 33, […]

The UFC released Brazilian heavyweight Carlos Felipe amid his Nevada Athletic Commission suspension.

The model mom-and-daughter duo scored their own separate magazine covers.

Refugees Welcome: Frustration mounts around Britain’s response to refugee influx in Europe

Some of Russia's demands could be negotiated, but forcing Ukraine to give up its military capabilities could be a fatal blow.

The Dolphins placed their franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki Monday and they also moved to ensure two other players return to the team for the 2022 season. The team announced that they have tendered running back Salvon Ahmed and defensive back Elijah Campbell with contracts. Both players are exclusive rights free agents and [more]