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WMO predicts weak La Niña climate pattern over the summer

There is a 55% chance of a weak La Niña impacting weather and climate patterns during the next three months, according to the latest update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Even though La Niña has a temporary cooling influence on global average temperatures,

Myosin XI-1: A key molecular target for salt-tolerant crops

Soil salinity is a key abiotic stress factor. Salt stress substantially impairs plant growth, development, and productivity, significantly reducing crop yields worldwide. It induces various kinds of stress in plant organs, including toxic ion accumulation, oxidative stress, and

Marcello Hernández Sets Debut Stand-Up Special at Netflix

“Saturday Night Live” breakout Marcello Hernández has set his first-ever stand-up comedy special at Netflix. The hour, titled “American Boy,” will stream on Jan. 7. Filmed in front of a hometown crowd in Miami, the special sees Hernández musing on his experiences growing up as

Greene, '60 Minutes' correspondent spar in tense interview

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) pushed back on CBS News anchor Lesley Stahl when she was asked to address past controversial statements that the journalist suggested have “contributed” to a toxic political culture. In perhaps the most contentious moment of the “60 Minutes”

DOJ dealt setback in effort to reindict Comey

A federal judge on Saturday agreed to temporarily block Justice Department access to emails from a close associate of James Comey, issuing another roadblock as prosecutors weigh bringing a second case against the former FBI director. A different federal judge recently tossed