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There’s a new favorite to be the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance is now a -160 favorite to go third overall at FanDuel. He has moved ahead of Alabama quarterback Mac Read more
Mitochondria are the energy suppliers of our body cells. These tiny cell components have their own genetic material, which triggers an inflammatory response when released into the interior of the cell. The reasons for the release are not yet known, Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG.N) on Wednesday said its comparable sales this quarter could grow by as much as 30% as rapid COVID-19 vaccinations encourage consumers to return to its restaurants that offer quick service in a casual dining space. Read more
For the first time, Spotify is letting podcasters on its platform offer subscriptions to their shows. The company announced its paid podcast subscription product for the US today, which will initially allow select partners who host their shows on Anchor Read more
This is the moment huge basking sharks stunned tourists by swimming up to their boat on a Cornish river in the latest of several sightings across the UK. The creatures were caught on video in the estuary in Carrick Roads Read more
Medical tests revealed California offensive lineman Jake Curhan has a heart issue, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Curhan was projected as a late-round choice, but the medical issue has dropped Curhan from some draft boards, per Rapoport. An inconsistent Read more
Successful navigation requires the ability to separate memories in a context-dependent manner. For example, to find lost keys, one must first remember whether the keys were left in the kitchen or the office. How does the human brain retrieve the Read more
Canadian National (CNR.TO) said on Wednesday it had notified the U.S. Surface Transportation Board of its intent to buy Kansas City Southern (KSU.N) after it made an unsolicited $30 billion bid for the U.S. railroad. Canadian National had informed the Read more
Washington, DC’s police department has confirmed its servers have been breached after hackers began leaking its data online, The New York Times reports. In a statement, the department confirmed it was aware of “unauthorized access on our server” and said Read more
A mum claims she was flagged as a potential terrorist with Interpol after jokingly sending a bank transfer called ‘funds for Isis’ – the name of her horse. Susan Govindasamy was left ‘speechless’ when she learned a £500 payment to Read more