New Jersey family members who drowned in their backyard pool were trying to rescue an 8-year-old boy from deep waters, but none of them could swim, police sources said. The tragic test began when the boy, identified by neighbors as Sacchi Patel, jumped into a 6 or 7 foot deep …
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Review of ‘Athlete A’: a network of abuse and cover-ups comes to light
“Athlete A” was a nickname given to the anonymous athlete who first reported Larry Nassar, the Olympic doctor convicted of multiple sexual offenses, to USA Gymnastics. That gymnast, who has since revealed her identity, is Maggie Nichols, one of the braves in Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk’s latest documentary (now …
Read More »HBO Max restores ‘Gone With the Wind’ with context on slavery and racism – Variety
“Gone With the Wind” is back on HBO Max, with two additional videos discussing the historical context of the classic movie. WarnerMedia had released the film two weeks ago, citing the need to address its “racist portrayals.” In the first video, TCM presenter and film scholar Jacqueline Stewart discusses “why …
Read More »17 Nebraskans affected by diseases related to bagged salads
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness caused by a rare parasite called Cyclospora. There are currently 17 cases across the state. Fresh vegetables and fruits are generally associated with Cyclospora sprouts. People get sick when they eat food contaminated …
Read More »New experiment shows how to get energy from a black hole
An advanced civilization, perhaps an alien, could hypothetically extract energy from a black … [+] hole. Getty We have something in common with alien civilizations … we both need energy. Any advanced alien civilization, like us, would need to draw energy from its environment. For an initial civilization, this includes …
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