Don't shoot, I'm disabled
A large proportion of those who die during interactions with US police officers have a disability. Why? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QsikjS
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SJU Dominates in Second Half of 3-0 Win at Morris
MORRIS, Minn. – Saint John's soccer cruised to a 3-0 non-conference win at Minnesota-Morris on Sunday, Oct. 7. - Box Score from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2ykczxd
Johnnies Finish Fourth at MIAC Golf Championship
JORDAN, Minn. – No. 17 Saint John's golf finished fourth out of 10 teams at the 2018 MIAC Championship on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Ridges at Sand Creek (par 72) in Jordan. - Final Results from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2C1HjXu
New York wedding limousine ploughed into crowd
All 18 people in the vehicle died along with two pedestrians. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2y9Ijpw
Homeless in Portland: A deepening crisis on the streets of America
Rising living costs are sending more people to the streets in the US. Some fear things will get worse. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Oc2e1d
Diet and weight may affect response to bipolar disorder treatment
Data from a clinical trial has shown that how people respond to treatment for Bipolar Disorder may be influenced by their weight and the overall quality of their diet, including whether they are eating a diet high in foods thought to contribute to general inflammation. These are early results, but if replicated may mean that treatment of some mental health problems could benefit from the inclusion of dietary advice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O8jhRP
Gene which decreases risk of social network-related stress, increases finance-related stress risk
Researchers have discovered that the same gene which increases your risk of depression following financial stress as you grow older also reduces your chance of depression associated with friendship and relationships stresses when young- your social network. This may have implications for treatment, but also offers a possible answer to a question which has puzzled scientists: why has depression survived through evolution? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IJZ7I3
Scientists get the drop on the cell's nucleus
A team of physicists has devised a novel strategy that uses naturally occurring motions inside the human cell nucleus to measure the physical properties of the nucleus and its components. The method offers a potential new means for illuminating the physical properties of unhealthy cells, such as those linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CvjQiy
Standard treatment for common STD doesn't eliminate parasite in some women
A new study led by an infectious disease epidemiologist could change the way doctors treat a common sexually transmitted disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CvYIbJ
Underestimating combined threats of deforestation and wildlife trade will push Southeast Asian birds
The combined impact of deforestation and wildlife exploitation on bird numbers is severely underestimated and could lead to some species becoming extinct, a study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CvDhro
Universal vaccine platform that's cheaper and shelf stable
Researchers have developed less expensive way to produce vaccines that cuts the costs of vaccine production and storage by up to 80 percent without decreasing safety or effectiveness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CwCs1z
'Limousine crash' leaves twenty dead in New York State
An SUV-style stretch limousine ploughs into a crowd of pedestrians in New York State, witnesses say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RvFB5X
Larger cities have smaller water footprint than less populated counterparts
Global sustainability is important now more than ever due to increasing urban populations and the resulting stress it can have on natural resources. But increased populations in cities may lead to greater efficiency, as researchers discovered when they analyzed the water footprint of 65 mid- to large-sized US cities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zWiL0C
Tina Turner: 'Ike took me to sex show on wedding night'
The legendary singer says new husband Ike took her to watch a live sex show. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pDJx7U
Saint John’s Mourns the Passing of Football Coaching Legend John Gagliardi
Saint John's University notes with sympathy the passing of its legendary football coach John Gagliardi, who achieved national attention for his success both on and off the field at Saint John's. Gagliardi passed away on Oct. 7, 2018, at the age of 91. from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2ILEviE
Kanye West deletes Twitter and Instagram accounts - again
It's not the first time that the rapper, who wants to be known as Ye, has shut down his social media accounts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QxB4yw
China Makes A Big Play In Silicon Valley
"The Chinese figured out that technology is the key to wealth and power, and the source of technology is still the West for China," says one China and tech watcher. (Image credit: Angela Hsieh/NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2RxLzU0
The Robots Are Coming To Las Vegas
Hotels and casinos are turning more and more to technology, and according to one estimate, the city could lose up to two-thirds of its jobs to automation by 2035. (Image credit: Joe Buglewicz for NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2E5hMzb
The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson dies aged 76
The show's stars and fans pay tribute to Scott Wilson, who played Hershel Greene in the show. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2IGrtCJ