I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each year, I am reminded of a biological tale involving all three. It's the real-life horror story of a flesh-eating, brain-warping fungus from the genus Cordyceps, which inspired the zombie-apocalypse video game and "TV series The Last of Us."
Slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are the “likely source” of an outbreak of E. coli infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The number of cases has now risen to 90 across 13 states, with five additional hospitalizations, the agency said. All new illnesses occurred before McDonald’s and the supplier...
There are four matches at the Merida Open Akron on October 31, the best being No. 62-ranked Renata Zarazua against No. 175 Maja (...)
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions in the Middle East, following overnight attacks by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on targets in Iran.
Installing a smart water leak detector makes it easy to catch faulty pipes before they become a serious issue. Here's why you should consider installing them.
A “psychopath” art benefactor murdered beloved New York City artist Sabina Rosas -- who was found dead in posh Hamptons spa -- before shockingly shooting himself, her longtime love told The Post Wednesday.
The longtime music director at a northern Michigan church says he was fired just a few months before retirement. Fred Szczepanski says officials learned that he was in a same-sex marriage. The firing has angered members of St. Francis Church in Traverse City and led to sidewalk protests by the choir. Regional church officials won't comment on any details. The Catholic Church opposes gay marriage. On Sunday, protesters carried signs that said, “Love Not Hate” and “God Includes, Not Excludes.” The music director was known as “Mr. Читать дальше...
The longtime music director at a northern Michigan church says he was fired just a few months before retirement. Fred Szczepanski says officials learned that he was in a same-sex marriage. The firing has angered members of St. Francis Church in Traverse City and led to sidewalk protests by the choir. Regional church officials won't comment on any details. The Catholic Church opposes gay marriage. On Sunday, protesters carried signs that said, “Love Not Hate” and “God Includes, Not Excludes.” The music director was known as “Mr. Читать дальше...
Chelsea Alert: Jamal Musiala’s Contract Stalemate at Bayern Munich Chelsea’s interest in Jamal Musiala has been reignited as the young German international’s contract talks with Bayern Munich appear to be dragging on. Musiala, who spent eight years in Chelsea’s academy before moving to Germany, has developed into one of the most promising talents in European […]
Читать дальше...Nearly a dozen former "Apprentice" contestants have issued a public letter backing Donald Trump for president in response to a letter from fellow alumni supporting Kamala Harris.
The Institut du Québec think tank says that with unemployment rising, the provincial and federal governments are right to take steps to reduce the number of temporary residents.
Move intended to reduce use of pensions as tax-efficient route to intergenerational wealth transfers
David Lancier can be described as the Yankees' biggest fan, so it surprised him when the community rallied around him with tickets to Tuesday night's World Series Game 4 in which the Yankees pulled off a comeback victory.
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared that Hezbollah’s newly appointed leader won’t remain in charge “for very long.” On Tuesday, October 29, Naim Qassem was named as the successor to Hassan Nasrallah.
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Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty in a Paris court of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity over the killings in Rwanda in 1994.
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Motorists using the southbound lanes of Waterview Tunnel are advised to expect delays while emergency services respond to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.
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Buena Vista Social Club Trumpeter Manuel Mirabal died on Monday.
Rescue operations under way after deadly flash flooding in Spain
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing, after huge rains swept the eastern province of Valencia and beyond.
Torrential rain on Tuesday triggered flash floods which swept away bridges and buildings and forced people to climb on to roofs or cling to trees to survive.
President Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of national mourning as the extreme conditions continue... Читать дальше...
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There's a Windows Themes spoofing zero-day bug on the loose that allows attackers to steal people's NTLM credentials.…
Sam Brown, Nevada’s Republican candidate for Senate, has positioned himself as a relatable “small-town” candidate with salt-of-the-earth values while he challenges Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen for her swing seat.
Читать дальше...The quarterback has teamed up with Sotheby's to sell a collection of his watches and sports memorabilia.