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MSSNG, which was launched in 2014, involves the collection and sequencing of DNA from people with a personal or family history of autism. Per ABC, the two absent letter I’s from the word “Missing” in the title are meant to represent genetic research gaps. Such genetic material is stored in a database that was built with Google technologies. Currently, data on 11,312 individuals, including 5,102 with autism and 6,079 without autism, is available, according to a PDF that can be downloaded from the project’s website....

This is a mirror image of the auto market in America, where the plants that best resemble Buick’s Shanghai operation are run by foreign labels like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and BMW in the sun belt, not Michigan. These transplants are the reason that the U.S. automotive sector employs more people today than it did in 1990 and delivers 55 percent more output, despite the decline of Detroit. Taken together, however, the stories of GM in Shanghai, and Toyota in America, offer a simple lesson: the problem with U....

Two-year-old Juelz Gonzalez died in February after suffering a gunshot wound to her face when police were initially told that the child shot herself in a tragic accident. However, an autopsy revealed that she could not have shot herself because the gunshot was from a distance—not at close proximity, local television news station KABB reported. The toddler’s mother, 35-year-old Jessica Cantu, was arrested on Friday and faces a new charge of child endangerment, according to Bexar County records....

For the second consecutive game, the Avalanche put up three goals in the first period and this time, never looked back. MORE: Watch the NHL playoffs on fuboTV (get access now) Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each potted two goals, Mikko Rantanen had three assists and Andre Burakovsky, Andrew Cogliano and Alex Newhook all had multi-point efforts. Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 shots he faced in the victory. The Lightning could not handle the speed and forecheck from the Avs, constantly coughing up the puck and making bad reads that left Avalanche players wide open....

Iniesta announced on Friday he will leave Camp Nou at the end of this season, with Chinese Super League club Chongqing Lifan widely expected to be his next destination. The 33-year-old is arguably the most unfortunate victim of the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era as far as individual awards are concerned. He finished as runner-up to long-time Barca colleague Messi in 2010 despite scoring the winner in that year’s World Cup final for Spain, while he came in third in 2012 after being named player of the tournament at a triumphant Euro 2012....

Stephen Curry’s wife certainly doesn’t condone these memes. “I wonder why people are so hateful sometimes. I just don’t get it. I want people to know these memes aren’t coming from me and I didn’t endorse them,” Curry told Essence on Wednesday. MORE: Classic photos of Stephen Curry “I have a feeling whoever is making them is mostly men trying to pit women against each other and that’s something I don’t stand for, especially with us black women....

Tesla CEO Musk first offered to buy Twitter on April 14, a week after becoming the company’s largest shareholder. The entrepreneur announced on April 21 that he had $46.5 billion set to purchase the social media platform, and on Monday, the deal was finalized at $2.5 billion less than that. With Musk having stated that he plans to stand by his principles of allowing free speech on the platform, there has been anticipation that a number of public figures who have been banned in the past could have their accounts unlocked....

The Colombia international scored his first goal since October to give his side a 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday that moved them back to within two points of the top three. Bilic hints at new Bacca bid Bacca has been linked with a number of sides in recent weeks, including Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as former club Sevilla and Premier League outfit West Ham. His representative, Sergio Barila, has also confirmed lucrative offers from China, but says the 30-year-old is keen to remain at San Siro....

MILLER: Let’s start with the question everyone is asking. How are you? HW: I’m fine. I weigh 40 pounds less, and I don’t smoke two and a half packs of cigarettes a day. I have stopped completely. I have three nicotine patches on, and I went cold turkey when I was in the hospital. MILLER: Is it hard? HW: It is one of the most difficult things but I will tell you, my sinuses have cleared up, I don’t cough anymore and my wife tells me I don’t snore in bed....

He is not exactly like most players, in that he can do this. The backflip catches are unbelievable. In fact, in this age of hoaxy viral videos that turn into AT&T ads, you'd be silly not to question a video like this. But unlike the AT&T "Hello!" ad, this one has a real name attached to the player, so we're inclined to believe this one. (Via TBL)

What the heck are these guys always laughing at? MORE: Kentucky’s season was for nothing, players say | Wisconsin the favorite in title game | Awesome Final Four photos During media availability on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, Nigel Hayes, Sam Dekker, Josh Gasser, Frank Kaminsky and Bronson Koenig sat on the stage constantly scanning the crowd of reporters below. Every minute or so, two of the players would lean back in their chairs, cover their mouths with a hand or part of their jerseys and giggle like schoolgirls....

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and head coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for the virus just a day after the Browns put eight players on the COVID list. Their statuses are now uncertain with Cleveland scheduled to play on Saturday afternoon against the Raiders. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that there have been no discussions about changing the game’s status. As such, the Browns will have to prepare to play without two of their key pieces, one on offense and one as a sideline leader....

Get the power back. How many times before has Yeltsin risen from what seems like near-death experiences and made it plain that only one man matters politically in Russia? Once it was the tsar; today, in the country’s post-communist chaos, it is Yeltsin, the only democratically elected president the nation has ever known. Last week he did it again. On the eve of an impeachment vote in a hostile legislature–and just two days after a wobbly Yeltsin had to be helped up a step at a wreath-laying ceremony in Moscow–Russia’s president fired his third prime minister in 14 months....

The 28-year-old winger has been heavily linked to Old Trafford in recent years, and his trouble with injuries in recent seasons has enhanced talk of him leaving the Santiago Bernabeu. Ex-United and Wales star Giggs, however, insists Bale still has a lot to offer the Champions League holders, as well as his national team, and expects him to stay put for the time being. “Bale is a great player, one of the best, and for us, as has been demonstrated in recent months, he is fundamental,” he told Marca....

If you are concerned about your own vision or that of a loved one, it’s important to get medical attention. The article describes Balint’s syndrome, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment. What Is Balint’s Syndrome? Balint’s syndrome is a rare neurological condition. It is often described as a visual disturbance, but people who have Balint’s syndrome can see—they can’t make sense of what they see and often can’t interact with things they see....

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed on Thursday that Balotelli has been hit with a two-match suspension. Balotelli was given the ban after the LFP ruled he dived in a match against Caen, leading to Ismael Diomande being sent off. Nice forward Balotelli is out of contract at the club, having spent two seasons rebuilding his reputation in Ligue 1. The Italy international has scored 33 goals for Nice over the past two Ligue 1 campaigns, while adding seven strikes in the Europa League for the club....

Side effects of Baqsimi, mainly affecting the eyes and nose, tend to be mild. While effective, Baqsimi is not appropriate for everyone and may trigger an allergic reaction in some. Glucagon is a naturally-occurring hormone produced by the pancreas that triggers the release of glucose from the liver. A 2015 study published in Diabetes Care concluded that the intranasal delivery of glucagon was as effective in treating severe hypoglycemia as a single-dose injection of glucagon....

Obama’s involvement in the 2020 presidential election increased after it became evident that his former vice president, Joe Biden, would be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. In April, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign leaving Biden as the last Democratic candidate standing. Obama officially endorsed Biden for the presidency in April. In August, Obama announced his first endorsements for U.S. down-ballot elections. Obama said on Friday that the second selection of Democratic candidates he chose to endorse “will work to get the virus under control, rebuild the economy and the middle class, and protect Americans’ health care and preexisting conditions protections....

Barak was down–but not out. His resignation after 17 tumultuous months in office, in fact, was more about hanging on than stepping aside. By resigning, Barak exploited a loophole in Israeli law that allows only sitting members of Parliament to compete in a new election. That may prevent Barak’s most potent rival, former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from mounting a challenge to unseat him. But it also means that the upcoming vote–to be held after 60 days–promises to be an uncommonly emotional and brutal contest, fought against a backdrop of wrenching violence and excruciatingly painful decisions about achieving peace....

Get the latest ICC odds While Neymar grabbed the headlines, scoring twice amid rumours he is on the verge of sealing a lucrative deal to join Paris Saint-Germain, Messi also delivered his fair share of magic over the opening 45 minutes at MetLife Stadium. The International Champions Cup clash saw Messi return to the site of Argentina’s loss to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final last summer — a match that saw the five-time Ballon d’Or winner miss a penalty and announce what would turn out to be a brief international retirement....