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The difference in I.Q. was small—an average of three points higher in the oldest child than in the next sibling—but the researchers consider it significant. Why should that be so? Perhaps, one theory went, the mother’s body was somehow attacking the later offspring in utero. Maternal antibody levels do increase with each successive pregnancy. But there’s no evidence that this leads to differences in intelligence, and the new study in Science, based on records from nearly a quarter of a million young Norwegian men, strikes down the antibody hypothesis....

The overall focus of Thor: Love And Thunder will center around the titular character as he ventures out to find inner peace. Chris Hemsworth will be reprising his role as the iconic god of thunder, whose tranquil journey is disturbed by an unsettling galactic presence known as Gorr the God Butcher, played by Oscar winning actor Christian Bale. The new villain seeks to extinguish the gods, which prompts Thor to enlist the help of some familiar faces to combat the troubling threat....

The promotional trailer also dropped vital information regarding an October release for the new anime, officially titled Urusei Yatsura: All Stars. It is slated to run for a full year, adapting certain parts of the original manga. The trailer can be found below. RELATED: Urusei Yatsura Manga Getting New Anime in 2022 Urusei Yatsura: All-Stars is set up to have an all-star cast, including previously revealed cast members Hiroshi Kamiya as Ataru Moroboshi, Sumire Uesaka as Lum, Maaya Uchida as Shinobu Miyake, and Mamoru Miyano as Shūtarō Mendō....

Since July, the tech company has been testing how these labels can be more effective and noticeable. The update follows the 2020 presidential election when the tech company used them to stop the spread of false claims. However, critics believed that the media could be even more preventative. The orange and red labels will now identify three types of misinformation: untrue or misleading tweets regarding COVID-19, election and voting-related misinformation, or “manipulated media,” such as videos and audio that have been deceptively altered in ways that could cause real-world harm....

RELATED: New World: Build Tips For Greatsword Users One of the updates New World received was the addition of Mutators. These enhancements to Expeditions are part of Endgame activities that players can enjoy, making their gameplay more challenging and rewarding. Here’s everything players need to know about Mutators. What’s An Expedition Mutator? Mutators alter the normal and named enemies that players are familiar with in Expeditions by augmenting them in some way....

RELATED: New World Player Kills Over 1000 Boars to Test How Luck Works Some New World players fear that this will make all prices drop to the current standards in Everfall, the most populated settlement in the game, but it could also mean the opposite of that. In fact, server-wide trading could mean that some prices will go up as a result because more players will be making purchases from the trading posts....

The Trading Post opened its doors with Patch 10.0.5 of World of Warcraft Dragonflight, introducing a new way for players to unlock cosmetic elements by completing in-game activities. This feature aims to reward players for having a monthly subscription and remaining active in the game, granting them a new in-game currency called Trader’s Tender when they complete a monthly set of activities. Players can then trade their Trader’s Tender against cosmetic elements, pets, and mounts in new buildings located in Stormwind and Orgrimmar....

It’s Her Turn: Hillary’s the one with the political future. She talked as much as Bill did, and smiled better. She also spoke of a coming ““rendezvous with responsibility.’’ Hmm. AWOL: Senators Robb, Mikulski and Bayh (and Clinton’s Education secretary, Richard Riley) usually attend but didn’t. Was it due to, you know . . . the unmentionable thing? GRACE: There’s something admirable about Bill’s stoic refusal to discuss the elephant in the room....

Three people briefed on the decision told the New York Times that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will end the state’s strict masking guidelines for businesses. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is also expected to announce plans to end the state’s indoor mask mandate in most public places, though masking in schools will still be required, according to WLS, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times. The anticipated moves by Hochul and Pritzker, both Democrats, will have them join some of their Republican counterparts in other states who have eased COVID restrictions....

New York, the state with the most COVID-19 cases in the nation by far, has not restricted religious gatherings, although the state “strongly recommended” that in-person services not be held. The states with the second and third most cases, New Jersey and Michigan, also include religious exemptions in their stay-at-home orders. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exempted religious gatherings in his order while also preventing local authorities for making restrictions, saying he didn’t “think the government has the authority to close a church....

Worth a reported $17 million per year, de Blasio told MSNBC’s Morning Joe the city was severing all contracts with the Trump Organization, saying the legal team believes they’re within their right to do so because the leadership of the company was engaged in “criminal activity.” “Inciting an insurrection against the United States government clearly constitutes criminal activity,” de Blasio said. “The City of New York will no longer have anything to do with the Trump Organization....

The governor reiterated the call in a tweet. “NYS is preparing for potential staffing shortages during the #Coronavirus pandemic. We are seeking recently retired health professionals as reserve staff if the need arises,” he wrote. The New York State Health Department website also published a page to collect potential reserve staff’s information: “In the event that the novel coronavirus crisis worsens, we need the help of qualified retired health professionals and related professionals to supplement our hospital capacity on a temporary basis to treat seriously ill coronavirus patients including those that may need to be intubated,” the site said....

Media availability begins tomorrow, so don’t anticipate QB stat lines just yet. Storylines Progress: Geno Smith appears to be the favorite to start—his ‘job to lose’—however it’ll be important to monitor Smith’s progress, regardless. This is his sophomore season, but could also be his last chance to start, as the Jets could very easily move-on next offseason if Smith doesn’t show continued growth. Secondary Concerns: Jets draftees S Calvin Pryor, CB Dexter McDougle, and CB Brandon Dixon remain unsigned....

The obvious starting point for Met fans would be the source, i.e., the Met’s website. The company swiftly embraced streaming performances as a viable alternative after its most recent live performance, on March 11. The Met dug deep into its archives, offering up famous performances with marquee names, often with themed weeks, for free. Its online offerings continue now, including pay-per-view live concerts broadcast from around the world. The Kennedy Center offers an array of live and archival virtual performances, covering not just opera but all manner of performing arts, including jazz, comedy, and dance....

England were bowled out for 197 in their second innings at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, falling to defeat by an innings and 65 runs. Root elected to bat in the first Test, but England could only post 353 – a total the Black Caps raced past in making 615-9 declared to set up their victory. The England skipper said it was a chance missed by his team as none of their batsmen made a century while BJ Watling (205) and Mitchell Santner (126) starred for New Zealand....

However, they will look for a quick turnaround against the Indians. Both teams have named strong squads with the first T20I setting the tone for the series to follow. With the Eden Park playing host to the series opener, one can expect an entertaining bout of cricket. Here are a few tips to help you pick your Dream11 team for NZ vs IND. NZ vs IND Teams New Zealand Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, Scott Kuggleijn, Colin Munro, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee and Blair Tickner...

With London derbies overflowing this season, the ever fearsome Tyneside battle stood out amongst the end of the season fixtures; and it didn’t disappoint for a moment. The derby was much more crucial for the away side Sunderland as the Black Cats were poised at 17th before the game, with new manager Paolo Di Canio just settling in. Newcastle, on the other hand, were finally showing some composure in the League, but were ominously coming from a tough European fixture on Thursday....

The 26-year-old, who joined Premier League side Newcastle United from Chelsea last season, says his former pastor scolded him for being inconsistent with church attendance and although, he felt bad at that time, it has shaped his life and faith in God. “One day, I went to church. If I went to church one Sunday, then the next Sunday maybe I would not go. At this time I was not even 16 years old....

Bale, 32, has completed eight years at Real Madrid since joining from Tottenham for £85.3 million, winning the UEFA Champions League four times. But the Welshman’s time at the Bernabeu looks to be coming to an end. The winger’s contract expires at the end of the season, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has all but confirmed his departure. El Nacional report that Newcastle have now moved ahead of Spurs, who are targeting a third spell with Bale....

Both sides put in FA Cup displays which reflected their shortcomings this entire season – while Newcastle failed to find the back of the net for the fourth game in succession in a 1-0 defeat to Watford, Man United needed a late, late penalty to see off a monumental defensive display by League One side Sheffield United. A victory against the 20-time League champions will undoubtedly boost the club from the north-east in their survival bid, but do they have the personnel – and critically, the belief – to do it?...