Researchers at Tel Aviv University say they have found an innovative gene therapy method to treat impairments in hearing and balance caused by inner ear dysfunction, providing hope for a cure to inherited deafness. “This treatment holds promise for treating a wide range of mutations that cause hearing loss,” said lead scientist Prof. Karen Avraham, Dean of Tel Aviv’s Gray …
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Growing up boomer meant growing up in a world with fewer safety nets and far less cushioning. There were no helicopter parents hovering over every decision. There were no constant online reminders of how special or unique you were. Instead, there were simple, straightforward statements that encouraged independence, grit, and a healthy dose of perspective. Some of these phrases might …
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Raskin began his opening statement by praising Patel for being the first Indian-American to lead the FBI, but that was where the flattery stopped. Raskin said Patel’s “primary qualification” for the job was his “unwavering loyalty to Trump.” “Unlike other directors, you had no work experience at the FBI, but you had made over a thousand political and media appearances …
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For more politics coverage and analysis, sign up for Here’s the Deal, our weekly politics newsletter, here. FBI director Kash Patel spent hours Tuesday reassuring senators he is fit to lead the bureau. Patel touted his achievements before the Senate Judiciary Committee seven months into his job as head of the nation’s lead law enforcement agency. This was his first …
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Tyler Robinson, 22, showed no emotion as his charges were read out during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Robinson, who appeared via video link, was formally charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced Tuesday that his office will seek the death penalty, citing the severity of the …
Read More »WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel touted his leadership of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a congressional hearing likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing and the recent firings of senior FBI officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution. The appearance Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents …
Read More »Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin faces initial court hearing, formal charges in Utah Reuters Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says CBS News Charlie Kirk assassination: FBI Director Kash Patel reveals new details about suspect Fox News George Zinn, arrested on suspicion of obstruction after Charlie Kirk shooting, is widely known Utah political ‘gadfly’ The Salt Lake Tribune Suspected …
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8m ago Patel says FBI is investigating Discord chat that included suspected Kirk shooter Patel told Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri that the FBI is looking into a group chat on the messaging platform Discord that included the suspect in Kirk’s killing. Hours before Tyler Robinson was arrested, the 22-year-old appeared to take responsibility for the shooting in a …
Read More »FBI Director Kash Patel will confront skeptical Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing as well as the recent firings of senior officials who have accused him of illegal political retribution. The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents the first oversight hearing …
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Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday only for Slate Plus members. Hey Prudence, Re Unheard: I, too, was having trouble hearing the television, and lately, my grandson. My daughter wasn’t harsh about it; she encouraged me to get my hearing tested and, if needed, a hearing aid. I dragged …
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