## More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.

Authored by apnews.com

In Oregon, records could be broken in cities including Eugene, Portland and Salem, Asherman said.

Dozens of other records throughout the U.S. could fall, Asherman added, causing millions to seek relief from the blanket of heat in cooling centers from Bullhead City, Arizona, to Norfolk, Virginia.

The National Weather Service said Saturday it was extending the excessive heat warning for much of the Southwest into Friday.

Excessive heat will likely continue through Friday, the service said.

Palm Springs, California, hit 124 degrees (51.1 C) Friday, breaking the city’s all-time record high of 123 degrees (50.5 C).

Baltimore and others parts of Maryland were under an excessive heat warning, as heat index values could climb to 110 F (43 C), forecasters said.

Angela Quiroz, 31, kept her scarf and hat wet and applied sunscreen at she protected herself from the heat at the music festival. »

### Treating a type 2 diabetic patient with impaired pancreatic islet function by personalized endoderm stem cell-derived islet tissue

Authored by nature.com

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) typically starts with insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and proceeds with gradual loss of islet function due to the reduction in β-cell mass or dedifferentiation of β cells1,2.

Recent studies have focused on identifying intermediate stem cell types, including the non-tumorigenic human endoderm stem cells (EnSCs)12, which appear to be more suitable as precursors for large-scale generation of islet cells.

Notably, the derivation of islet tissues from either hPSCs or EnSCs provides unprecedented new sources for tissue-replacement therapy. »

### McDonald's rebrands Happy Meal as just 'The Meal' for Mental Health Awareness Week

Authored by northjersey.com

McDonald's is rebranding its infamous Happy Meal as just "The Meal" for Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom, removing the smile from the box to encourage conversation about children's emotions.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes not only the week but dedicates the month of May to Mental Health Awareness.

Other organizations, such as Mental Health America, outline ways to learn, act and advocate for mental health this month. »

### Splinter Cell director says Metal Gear Solid's "clear rules" showed the team "how stealth should be done" and "set the rules for any stealth game"

Authored by gamesradar.com

Ubisoft developers working on the original Splinter Cell borrowed a thing or two from Metal Gear Solid's influential, stealthy 'action espionage' way of doing things.

Speaking to Retro Gamer in Issue 261, the original Splinter Cell director Francois Coulon reveals the team looked to Solid Snake's antics for inspiration when creating Sam Fisher's similarly hush-hush debut.

"It is a complete and consistent set of rules that set the way for any stealth game," Coulon continues. »

### Video: Dozens ransack gas station in flash mob robbery

Authored by ktvu.com

An Oakland gas station is reeling over the destruction of their business when a flash robbery took over the store.

The 76 Gas Station & Mini Market on Hegenberger Road was just the latest scene of a chaotic flash robbery early Friday morning.

Around 70 people descended onto the gas station around 4 a.m., causing around $100,000 in losses. »

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