Rina Torchinsky
Stories
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Science
Bald eagles around the U.S. are contracting the bird flu
At least three bald eagles who contracted bird flu are dead.
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National
Judge cuts the payout in a Black former Tesla contractor's racial discrimination suit
A federal judge has slashed the award to Owen Diaz over claims that he was subjected to racial discrimination at work to $15 million. A jury had ordered the automaker to pay Diaz $137 million.
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National
The Biden administration is regulating 'ghost guns.' Here's what the rule does
With the latest announcement from the Biden administration, here's a look at what so-called "ghost guns" are and what the government's new rule does.
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Animals
Spain investigates private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 animals
Species of cheetah, leopard, polar bear, rhinoceros, along with nearly 200 ivory elephant tusks, were among the extensive collection, valued at more than $31 million.
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Environment
Solar panels that can generate electricity at night have been developed at Stanford
While standard solar panels can provide electricity during the day, this device can be a "continuous renewable power source" during the day and at night.
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Health
For the first time, researchers find microplastics deep in the lungs of living people
Tiny plastic debris — some so small you can't see it — has previously been found in human blood, excrement and in the depths of the ocean.
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World
Ireland's census has a time capsule with messages that won't be revealed until 2122
As usual, Ireland's census asks for people's names, ages and relationships. But a new feature allows people to add personal messages that stay under wraps for 100 years.
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Education
Charles Darwin's missing notebooks have been returned more than 20 years later
The iconic notebooks, which include Darwin's 1837 Tree of Life sketch, were returned to the Cambridge University Library last month.
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Arts & Life
President Zelenskyy appears at Grammys in video from Kyiv bunker
The Ukrainian leader's appearance comes as Russian forces continue pressing ahead with their invasion in his country. Zelenskyy spoke about music and the toll of the ongoing war on Ukrainians.
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National
These second-graders helped shelter pups find their fur-ever homes
A second-grade class wrote persuasive letters on behalf of shelter dogs, urging folks to adopt the animals. So far, the young writers have been successful.