Japan is struggling under a mental health crisis as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, with more people dying in one month from suicide than from COVID-19 all year long. 

    The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on Friday of a Louisiana Pastor who is facing criminal charges for defying coronavirus restrictions by holding large Church services. 

    Have a question about retirement, including where to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

    Dr. Celine Gounder tells CNN's Boris Sanchez which groups the Biden coronavirus advisory board is considering to be among the first to receive a Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

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    The head of the Republican National Committee and the chairman of the Georgia Republic Party urged party members Saturday to stay united and focused on the reelection of two incumbent GOP Senators in the special runoff elections in early January.

    The head of the Republican National Committee and the chairman of the Georgia Republic Party urged party members Saturday to stay united and focused on the reelection of two incumbent GOP Senators in the special runoff elections in early January.

    'Access to water would be a blessing.'

    'We are not dreaming of any specific spot or activities. Enjoyment of our retirement years is the main factor'

    (Duke University) The proliferation of pits and ponds created in recent years by miners digging for gold in Peru's Amazon has altered the landscape and amplified the risk of mercury poisoning, a new study shows. In some watersheds, there's been a 670% increase in land area covered by abandoned mining pits that have filled in with water. Low-oxygen conditions in these ponds accelerate the conversion of submerged mercury, a leftover from the mining, into highly toxic methylmercury.

    (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University) In a study on mice conducted by the Neural Computation Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), the authors, Dr. Katsuhiko Miyazaki and Dr. Kayoko Miyazaki, pinpoint specific areas of the brain that individually promote patience through the action of serotonin.

    (Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS) A team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), led by Professor Fateh Chebana, has recently developed a cold-health watch and warning system for cold waves, a first in the world. Their results were published in November 2020 in the journal Science of the Total Environment.

    (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) ) The number of people living with undiagnosed HIV is increasing in the WHO European Region. According to data published today by ECDC and the WHO/Europe, more than 136 000 people were newly diagnosed in 2019 - roughly 20% of these diagnoses were in the EU/EAA and 80% in the eastern part of the European Region. Every second HIV diagnosis (53%) happens at a late stage of the infection, when the immune system has already started to fail.

    (Trinity College Dublin) Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a new gene therapy approach that offers promise for one day treating an eye disease that leads to a progressive loss of vision and affects thousands of people across the globe. The study, which involved a collaboration with clinical teams in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and the Mater Hospital, also has implications for a much wider suite of neurological disorders associated with ageing.

    Local stores will be offering deals and many shopping options to attract customers for Small Business Saturday.

    There's still plenty of time left to pick up a gift or two for kids in need in our community. You can drop off your gifts at any Regions Bank in the Local 6 area.

    The Calloway County Health Department reported 41 new COVID-19 cases in the west Kentucky county Friday.

    Thursday, 3,870 new cases were reported across the commonwealth, as well as 32 virus-related deaths. Friday, 1,747 new cases were reported, as well as four deaths.

    In an email to Local 6, St. Mary Schools Director Eleanor Spry said the district will follow a plan the Diocese of Owensboro approved Friday.

    Portal origin URL: Galaxy Survives Black Hole’s Feast – For NowPortal origin nid: 466527Published: Friday, November 27, 2020 - 07:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: The hungriest of black holes are thought to gobble up so much surrounding material they put an end to the life of their host galaxy by creating an energetic object called a quasar. Now, researchers found a galaxy that is surviving the black hole’s ravenous forces, continuing to birth about 100 Sun-sized stars a year.Portal image: Illustration of active black hole glowing at the center of galaxy with blue stars surrounded by a ring of dust.

    A new study supports a new conservation strategy. Climate change increasingly makes relocating threatened species necessary, despite the frequently low success rate. The study found tortoises with lots of genetic variation were much more likely to survive after their relocation. The research supports this fast, inexpensive conservation tool, and upends the conventional wisdom suggesting that tortoises from areas moved from close by would fare best.

    New research has identified and described a cellular process that, despite what textbooks say, has remained elusive to scientists until now -- precisely how the copying of genetic material that, once started, is properly turned off.

    Research reveals how pores form during metals additive manufacturing and become defects trapped in solidifying metal. The practical value of this research is that it can inform industry on how to predict and improve 3D printing processes.

    Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhino, according to researchers. Efforts to shift entrenched values and beliefs about Chinese medicine are not achieving conservation gains in the short term.

    The Wisconsin Badgers hockey team lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils 8-5.

    Michigan State Spartans sophomore guard Rocket Watts gave his team a boost with 13 points off the bench as Sparty held off a late surge by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and improved to 2-0 with an 80-70 win.

    Marcus Carr's 28 points helped the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeat Loyola Marymount 88-73.

    UCLA racked up a ten point lead over Arizona after Demetric Felton dove into the endzone for a TD in the second quarter, 17-7.

    Things went from bad to worse for the Kansas Jayhawks as TCU Horned Frogs return man Derius Davis took back a line drive punt 37 yards for a touchdown to give TCU a 24-0 lead in the first quarter.

    Editor's Note: We've taken an updated look at 1080p webcams for your PC, reflecting current pricing trends, in this article. Keep reading for reviews of older webcams, including the venerable but well-respected Logitech family.A good webcam is essential if you plan to spend a lot of time video chatting with family, friends, and co-workers. While these devices have come a long way from the cheap plastic and grainy images of yore, just a handful of standalone webcams exists these days. Models that deliver on their promises of impressive resolutions, durable designs, and the ability to record high-definition video are even rarer.To read this article in full, please click here

    Our editors have been hard at work sifting through the Black Friday deals at all the major online retailers in order to curate a list of those that offer the best value. We'll be updating our recommendations throughout the weekend, so bookmark this page and check back regularly.Not sure what to expect for this year, given the pandemic? Check out our Black Friday FAQ and our advice on when to buy PC components.Best Black Friday shopping tipsDeals can expire before their slated end time if quantities run out, so don’t wait too long if something appeals to you. To qualify for Amazon’s Prime deals, you can sign up for a 30-day Prime membership if you haven’t already done so in the past.Newegg has a new policy for Black Friday 2020: Select items qualify for an automatic refund if the price drops further between now and the end of the month.Some retailers offer free 2-day shipping through ShopRunner, which many credit cards offer as a free perk. You can also sign up for a 1-year trial through PayPal.Using PayPal for online purchases? Sign up for the company’s free return program, which foots the bill for return shipping on up to 12 purchases.TVs, soundbars, and media streamers AmazonSee our complete list of the best Black Friday deals on TVs, soundbars, media streamers, and more.To read this article in full, please click here

    With Thunderbolt ports becoming more common in laptops, a Thunderbolt dock can be an important accessory. Think of it as a more powerful version of a USB-C hub, adding I/O expansion to your laptop, in the form of extra ports for mice, keyboards, external drives, SD cards, and, most importantly, displays.Indeed, one important way that a Thunderbolt dock differs from its USB-C cousin is bandwidth. While a USB-C hub can support a single 4K display, often at an eye-wearying 30Hz refresh rate. Thunderbolt hubs can support up to two 4K displays, and at a comfortable 60Hz. If your laptop includes a Thunderbolt port, chances are it supports the Thunderbolt 3 standard, which provides 40Gbps. That’s enough to drive those displays and shuttle data back and forth between peripherals without causing your display to flicker or your video stream to stutter. Of course, you can expect Thunderbolt docks to also carry a price premium (typically $140 to $300, compared to a USB-C dock’s $20 to $70 range.)To read this article in full, please click here

    Given the ups and downs of 2020, Black Friday’s muted vibe comes as no surprise. While you can find good deals, they’re not nearly as plentiful or tantalizing as last year, due to demand and a flood of recent product launches. On average, expect to spend about 10 percent more compared to 2019.Still, with some digging around, we’re unearthing solid discounts on items that we particularly care about at PCWorld: CPUs, GPUs, monitors, and more. Keep an eye on these lists, as we’ll expand them as sales ramp up between now and Black Friday.To see everything else on sale right now, check out our round-up of the best early Black Friday 2020 deals.Best early Black Friday PC component dealsCasesCorsair Carbide SPEC-05 ATX Mid TowerRemove non-product link, $33 on Newegg (52% off)(Must file mail-in rebate by 12/21/2020)Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid-TowerRemove non-product link, $45 on Newegg (25% off)(Must file $15 mail-in rebate by 12/27/2020)Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Compact Mid-TowerRemove non-product link, $60 on Newegg (29% off)Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower - White, $65 on Newegg (19% off)(Must file $10 mail-in rebate by 12/21/2020)Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid-Tower - Black, $65 on Best Buy (19% off)Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower - Black, $70 on Newegg (30% off)(Must file $20 mail-in rebate by 12/18/2020)CPUIntel Core i3-10100Remove non-product link, $100 on Amazon ($20 off)Intel Core i7-9700KRemove non-product link, $200 at Micro Center ($100 off)(In-store purchases only)Intel Core i9-9900KRemove non-product link, $320 on Amazon ($80 off)Intel Core i9-9900KRemove non-product link + Crysis Remastered, $320 on Newegg ($80 off)CPU coolersCooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 240mm AIO coolerRemove non-product link, $37 on Newegg (33% off)(Use code 23BKFCYM37 at check out. Must also file $15 mail-in rebate by 12/30/2020.)Corsair H60 120mm AIO cooler, $45 on Newegg (44% off)(Must file $20 mail-in rebate by 12/18/2020)Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 AM4Remove non-product link, $70 on Newegg (22% off)(Use code EMCGGFG26 at check out)Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro TR4Remove non-product link, $70 on Newegg (22% off)(Use code EMCGGFG27 at check out)Noctua NH-D15, $90 on Newegg (10% off)Be Quiet Pure Loop 280mm AlORemove non-product link + $5 Newegg Gift Card, $95 on Newegg (10% off)(Use code EMCGGFG32 at check out)Corsair H100i RGB 240mm AIORemove non-product link, $100 at Best Buy (38% off)Corsair iCUE H115i RGB 280mm AIO cooler, $100 on Newegg (29% off)(Must file $20 mail-in rebate by 12/18/2020)Corsair iCUE H150i RGB 360mm AIO cooler, $140 on Newegg (12% off)(Use code BFRDAY24 at check out)Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L RGB 120mm AIO cooler, $40 on Newegg (43% off)(Use code 9BFSTART3 at check out. Must also file $10 mail-in rebate by 12/15/20)Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R ARGB 120mm AIO Cooler, $96 (44% off)(Use code 2BFSTNW25A at check out.)FansLepa Chopper Advance 120mm LED Fan (Green)Remove non-product link, $0 on Newegg (FREE)(Must file $10 mail-in rebate by 12/30/2020.)Graphics cardsMSI Radeon RX 5700 XT + Godfall and WoW Shadowlands, $350 on Newegg ($45 off)(Use code 2BFSTNW326 at checkout and file mail-in rebate within 21 days of purchase.)Internal storage drivesHard Disk DrivesWD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDDRemove non-product linkRemove non-product link, $40 on Amazon (20% off)WD Blue 6TB 5400RPM HDDRemove non-product link, $98 on Newegg (37% off)WD Red Pro 6TB 7200 RPM HDDRemove non-product link, $136 on Newegg (38% off)WD Red Plus 8TB 5400 RPM HDDRemove non-product link, $150 on Amazon (26% off)WD Red Plus 10TB 5400 RPM HDDRemove non-product linkRemove non-product link, $189 on Amazon (39% off)SSDsSK Hynix S31 500GB 2.5" SATA SSD Remove non-product link, $46 on Amazon (20% off)SK Hynix S31 1TB 2.5" SATA SSDRemove non-product link, $89 on Amazon (18% off)Samsung 860 EVO 1TB 2.5” SATA SSDRemove non-product link, $100 on Amazon (27% off)WD Blue 4TB 2.5" SATA SSDRemove non-product link, $371 on Newegg (30% off)Samsung 870 QVO 8TB 2.5" SATA SSDRemove non-product link, $750 on Amazon (17% off)WD Blue 2TB M.2 SATA SSDRemove non-product link, $176 on Amazon (12% off)Crucial P2 500GB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $51 on Amazon (15% off)Crucial P1 2TB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $180 on Amazon (20% off)Intel 665p M.2 NVMe 1TB SSDRemove non-product link, $83 on Newegg (25% off)SK Hynix P31 500GB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $60 on Amazon (24% off)SK Hynix P31 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $108 on Amazon (23% off)Samsung 970 EVO 500GB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $60 on Amazon, B&H, and Newegg (40% off)Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $130 on Amazon, B&H, and Newegg (28% off)Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $143 on Amazon (21% off)WD Black SN750 2TB NVMe SSDRemove non-product link, $266 on Newegg (24% off)MonitorsDeals on high refresh rate gaming monitors are far more common this year, so check over the specs carefully on the displays. Similar models tend to still favor one or two aspects (price, response time, etc) in comparison to the others.To read this article in full, please click here

    As in previous years, Black Friday began early in 2020—no one’s waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to kick off sales. Amazon got the ball rolling in October this year, and other retailers like Walmart will offer staggered waves of deals throughout November.We’ve started listing the best deals below—keep an eye peeled for further updates as the days tick by.Not sure what to expect for this year, given the pandemic? Check out our Black Friday FAQ and our advice on when to buy PC components.To read this article in full, please click here

    California Gov. Gavin Newson has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, marking the fourth time a governor has blocked her release.

    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and first gentleman Marlon Reis say they are asymptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19.      

    A panel will meet to vote on how a vaccine will be distributed. Experts warn that testing numbers are likely to be erratic. Latest COVID-19 news.      

    • More people are hospitalized in the US today than at any point in the pandemic• Oregon says mink farm has Covid outbreak• Why Oxford's vaccine could do more for the world than other shots

    Margaret Thatcher resigns as British prime minister. Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, collapses.

    A British-Australian professor who spent 804 days in some of Iran’s most notorious jails was originally arrested for dating an Israeli, according to a report.

    In October 2020, more people died by suicide in Japan than were killed by the novel coronavirus in 10 months. Experts say this alarming spike is being partially driven by women, who often work in industries most affected by the pandemic. CNN's Selina Wang speaks to a Japanese woman who attempted suicide when she was struggling to make ends meet.

    Ethiopia’s military has gained “full control” of the capital of the defiant Tigray region, the army announced Saturday, and the prime minister said the taking of Mekele marked the “completion” of an offensive that started nearly four weeks ago.

    Other nations in the Middle East have accused Israel of involvement in the killing, with some saying that it will "fuel tensions" in the region.

    Japan is struggling under a mental health crisis as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, with more people dying in one month from suicide than from COVID-19 all year long.