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PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints
A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5
Apple May Be Revisiting the iPhone 9 Next Year With the SE 2
The iPhone SE 2 series has been rumoured for a while, but it looks like it may usurp the title of iPhone 9.
Almost 600 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals
Limerick and Cork have two of the worst hit hospitals today.
Special Kitty Cat Food Recalled
Certain lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that may pose a risk to cats' health have been recalled because they may contain ingredients that don't meet quality and safety standards.
Online booking for ID cards now available in Portugal
A protocol signed Friday in Lisbon will allow the State Booking Centre to operate an online scheduling service via the ePortugal Portal, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) informed.
Metacritic has removed over 6,000 negative Death Stranding ratings
The change was first reported by Redditor argandg, who noted that while there were 78 new positive ratings between the 4th and 5th of December, the number of negatives dropped by 6,429—from 9,335 to just 2,906. At the time of…
Online users slam MOE for providing misleading statistics and poor justification on scholarships for foreign students from India
It was reported that scholars from India under scholarships administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) would be arriving in Singapore this month and next month. They are essentially scholarship holders of A*STAR Youth Scholarship and SIA Youth Scholarship. Some would be going to Sec 3 while others to pre-university 1. Since the announcement, there …
Kalonzo's Little-Known Job in Museveni's Backyard
Musyoka has been serving in that capacity since 2013 and had his tenure extended in 2017, ensuring that he would serve until...
Warning for new scam
The Penticton RCMP is warning the public about a new phone scam taking place within the South Okanagan.
European Space Agency to launch space debris collector in 2025
Robotic junk collector will be first mission to remove item of debris from orbit
iPhone 12 could deliver another increase in battery capacity
Apple’s upcoming 2020 iPhone refresh could bring a slight increase in battery capacity thanks to a smaller battery protection circuit that eliminates the need for a holder case. The Elec said Monday that Apple’s custom custom battery protection module in...
Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
ESA to fund world's first space debris removal mission
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency has agreed to fund a mission to remove a piece of space debris -- the first of its kind -- as part of the agency's new Space Safety program.
Swastikas found on Worcester State University restroom door
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Swastikas were found on the door of a men's restroom at a Worcester State University, according to an email from the school's dean of students.
Cadillac Live lets you browse the showroom floor without leaving home
Cadillac earlier this year launched a live virtual showroom for Canadian customers. One part personal shopper, one part interactive digital showroom, the feature allows potential buyers to conduct a one-way video chat with a product specialist so they can learn…
Table Manners, a Video Game About Very Bad Tinder Dates
Finally, a game that lets you thrust fish in a date's face before setting everything on fire.
Table Manners, A Video Game About Very Bad Tinder Dates
This is Table Manners, a video game in which you sit down across from your date, pour them a glass of wine, thrust fish in their face, spill food all over the table then set everything on fire....
Ford recalls big pickups; tailgates can open unexpectedly
Ford is recalling nearly 262,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada because the tailgates can open unexpectedly.
Fake Xiaomi accessories worth over $18,000 confiscated in Indian market - Gizmochina
When you are in the business of manufacturing, one problem you have to deal with is counterfeit products. They not only hurt your sales and spoil your brand name but these products can also cause harm to the user. It has been reported that Xiaomi went on a raid with the police to an Indian …
N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US
While no rocket or weapons launch from North Korea was detected over the weekend, many foreign experts speculate that North Korea tested a new high-thrust engine, which is needed to launch bigger, more powerful rockets.
White Castle frozen burgers recalled due to listeria
White Castle recalled several varieties of it frozen burgers due to listeria concerns.
No One Brand Explains Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
As of Dec. 3, 2,291 patients have been hospitalized, with cases in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to these particular lung injuries, the CDC reports.
'iPhone 12' could get bigger battery because of smaller circuitry
A reduction in the size of an essential battery protection circuit for the iPhone could mean that Apple has room to include bigger batteries in the 2020 "iPhone 12" series.
A global view of future energy at Newcastle University
Newcastle University's new Centre for Energy seeks to work towards a new way of thinking about energy systems
Coleen Rooney backs Deliveroo after 'misleading' advert ban
Another advert by the delivery service, which aired in March, was also banned two months ago
A gin company already made a sequel to that dystopian Peloton ad
Looks like “Grace from Boston” has fallen on some hard times. It’s not clear if she’s pounding back that smooth Aviation gin during her year-long exercise binge, or after sh…
Nearly half of students want a voice assistant to help them study
It's quicker than a visit to the library
Perovskite solar cell method to make solar energy more affordable
If someone asked you to wager a guess on when solar energy first came of age, and you said the seventies, you'd be correct—but only if you meant the 1870s.
TikTok slammed for removing same-sex couple's pictures from India and Pakistan
Video-sharing site restricts posts by users it identifies as disabled, fat or LGBTQ+
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The International Space Station is running out of docking ports. Russia's Progress 74 cargo ship, which linked up with ISS early Monday morning, is one of five craft attached to the space station.
Hero MotoCorp to hike prices by up to ₹2,000 from January
Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp on Monday said that it will increase prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to ₹2,000 from January.The price hike will be across range of two-wheelers and
Professor Lisa Roberts named new vice chancellor of Exeter University
She will replace long serving Professor Sir Steve Smith
Canada: Firm housing starts data for November – RBC
Josh Nye, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that the Canadian housing starts were little changed at 201,000 in November with six-mon
Things to consider to avoid falling for a car recall scam
If there is a genuine recall, a car manufacturer won’t collect your car themselves, as the liability and risks are too high.
'Cruel' chimpanzee greeting cards withdrawn from sale
A major greeting card company has stopped selling products featuring captive apes after animal rights activists said the "cruel" pictures fuel the exotic pet trade and inhibit conservation.
406 patients waiting for admission to hospital bed
The HSE says there are 406 patients waiting in hospital emergency departments for admission to a hospital bed today, excluding the children's hospitals.
A Duel on a Sinking Ship
Foreign observers find it difficult to understand the developments of the Lebanese situation and its sudden turns. This is not surprising. Lebanon is not a normal democracy, to which the known rules of such system apply. Lebanon’s democracy is bizzar
Autohub opens first Ssangyong-Changan dealership in Metro Manila
Visit the new Ssangyong-Changan Otis dealership operated by Autohub Group located in Manila
China’s Cutting-Edge PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System in Strategic Proximity to Taiwan – Reports
The new PCL191 system is understood to be capable of destroying multiple strategic targets such as airports, command points, and supply bases. One of the locations it is reportedly stationed at now is Xiamen in Fujian Province, just a stone’s throw away from Taiwan.
White Island eruption – Expert Reaction
Tourists were present on Whakaari/White Island when its volcano erupted at 2.11pm today.
New rule proposed for out-of-state medical marijuana users
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island agencies have proposed a new regulation on the sale of medical marijuana that would require out-of-state patients to present identification from their state as proof of residency.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with drug reference
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater on the store's Canadian website that featured a reference to doing illicit drugs.
Opioid relapse is more likely when risks seem OK
Tolerance for risk may indicate a higher chance for relapse among people getting treatment for opioid addiction, research finds.
Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online
An online company that allows users to obtain a copy of their birth and death certificates from U.S. state governments has exposed a massive cache of applications — including their personal information. More than 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates were found on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage bucket. (The bucket also had […]
Probiotic food may have varying effects on infants
The intake of beneficial microbes like yeast in the form of probiotic food supplements can have different effects on the immune systems of male and female piglets, according to a study that suggested the findings may also apply to human infants.
Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says
A study traced the elevated risk of hip and other fractures in Parkinson’s patients to falls and weak bones, and recommends assessing this risk regularly.
Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart
A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.
Tamil Nadu Couple Gets Bouquet Of Onion As Wedding Gift, Picture Goes Viral
In a picture that has now gone viral, a married couple can be seen holding the bouquet of onions while being surrounded by their friends.
Volvo XC40 Recharge – EV influenced by Tesla Model 3
Volvo's first electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, wouldn't have been the same if it wasn't for the arrival of the Tesla Model 3. Volvo's chief technology
China’s advanced type PCL191 multiple rocket system in strategic proximity to Taiwan – reports
A report in the latest issue of Modern Ships praises the Chinese multiple launch rocket system called the Type PCL191 as the most cutting-edge piece of weaponry capable of firing both rockets and ballistic missiles. The modular launcher appears to be based on the AR3 system intended for the export market. Unlike other weaponry on display in Beijing during China’s National Day military parade on 1 October, the Type PCL191, dubbed by CCTV as “a self-propelled rocket launcher with precision strike capability”, traveled up and down the streets of the capital loaded on the back of heavy-duty trucks almost anonymously, the report has it. It also gives an in-depth description of the system’s capacity saying it can carry eight 370 mm (14½ inch) rockets – each with a range of 350 km (220 miles) – or two 750 mm Fire Dragon 480 tactical ballistic missiles, capable of flying up to 500 km. According to PLA Daily, an MLRS brigade was stationed with the 72nd Group Army in Huzhou, in the province of Zhejiang on China’s eastern…
Liz Weston: How employers help workers save for rainy days
Everyone needs a rainy-day fund — your financial health depends on it. Your employer could help you build one.Many companies offer 401(k)s and other retirem
N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A day after North Korea said it had performed a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site, there is wide speculation that it involved a new engine for either a space launch vehicle or a long-range missile.
East Kilbride Clintons store saved from pre-Christmas collapse
The chain has bought itself out of administration saving 2500 jobs nationwide.
Couples break two Guinness records for mistletoe kissing
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Beer company Anheuser-Busch gathered a total of 896 couples at three U.S. locations to kiss under mistletoe and break two Guinness World Records.
Portugal opens 300 supermarkets in 2 years
Almost 300 supermarkets opened their doors to the public in the space of just two years.
Research draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of skyscrapers
City, University London draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of "needle-like" skyscrapers.
Turn Your Face Into a GIF With Snapchat Cameos
Snapchat is reportedly testing a feature that essentially lets users insert themselves into GIFs. The social network’s video alternative to Bitmoji, Snapchat Cameos uses selfies to replace other people’s faces in animations. Following […]
Barrio Queen owners sell Paradise Valley luxury home
The owners of the Barrio Queen chain of restaurants found a buyer for their luxury home in Paradise Valley.
First Humble Choice bundle launches featuring Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Blasphemous and more
Choices, choices, choices...
Ooh la la! Hollywood Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Advertises Vibrator in Goop Christmas Ad
In 2008, she launched a weekly lifestyle newsletter and years later this endeavour turned into a company called Goop, which sells products, clothing, accessories and what not for a pretty penny. Paltrow's company has been repeatedly criticized for selling medicinal products with questionable value and was even taken to court for false advertising.
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn’t have called its big drone a ‘flying car’
Malaysia should not have called its latest drone project a flying car, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad admitted on Sunday (Dec 8).
Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs' Signature Sells For $84,000 By US Auction House
Floppy disk with Steve Jobs signature sells for $84,115 by a RR auction house in the U.S. On the disk’s label is the signature of Steve jobs with a black pen.
Climate change threatens food supplies
Climate change threatens food supplies if extreme weather conditions hit more than one grain producing region at a time, scientists warned Monday.
Japanese study links even light alcohol consumption with a higher risk of cancer
The increased risk was also found in both men and women and regardless of other drinking/smoking behaviours, and occupational class.
Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.
I taught at a 'for-profit' college. They're predatory disasters
Students rack up debt for worthless diplomas – debt they default on at twice the rate of their peers at traditional colleges
Northumbrian Water-an energy mix that delivers for the planet
Embracing a mix of sustainable energy sources, a zero carbon future is high on the agenda for Northumbrian Water...
Whisky galore! Largest ever collection could fetch up to US$10m
LONDON, Dec 9 — Scottish auctioneers hope to sell off 3,900 bottles of rare whisky for up to £8 million (RM42.8 million) next year in what they said would be the largest private collection of the tipple ever to go up for auction. Colorado businessman Richard Gooding, who died in 2014 aged 67,...
Will Algeria disrupt internet access as election day nears?
With protesters taking to social media to spread information about what is happening on the ground, the Algerian authorities repeatedly resorted to disrupting access to networks and social media platforms.
Study points to Aussie tooth decay issues
A new study has revealed high rates of untreated tooth decay among Australian adults.
Obese children have a thinner region of their brain which controls decision-making as scientists warn it may 'make them less likely to say no to junk food'
Eighteen different regions of the cortex - including the prefrontal cortex (purple) - were thinner in overweight children, according to the results of the University of Vermont study.
You can now get paid £5,000 to design a sex toy - and you'll even earn royalties on it
Lovehoney has launched a new ‘Design A Sex Toy’ competition with a prize of £5,000, as well as the chance to earn royalties on your product
5 things to know for Monday, December 9, 2019
Advocates are pushing for the federal government to expand the criteria for medically assisted deaths beyond just the terminally ill. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
Nets pilots pay by face
With the tagline ‘Hungry? Face it’, Nets has launched a pilot programme testing facial recognition at a cafeteria in Denamrk.
Armed with new data, BMS plans filings for Celgene CAR-T liso-cel
Shortly after closing its takeover of Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb has reported a positive trial for liso-cel, one of the
Climate change threatens food supplies
A team from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based in Austria said climate change not only resulted in higher temperatures but is also producing more severe climatic events such as drought, heatwaves and floods. "Climatic shocks to agricultural production contribute
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn't have called its big drone a 'flying car', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The mistake was in calling it a flying car. It is actually a big drone.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Three Ghanaian medical students receive top award by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Three Ghanaian students of optometry have been honored with the William C. Ezell Fellowships. They are Heiz Otchere, Afua Oteng Asare and Eugen Appenteng Osae. They were bestowed the honor at the joint conference of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Third World Congress of Optometry for (WCO) held in Orlando Florida.Support Pan-African Journalism...
How common abusing parent spaces is in car parks - and how much it could cost you
A snapshot revealed just how often people are willing to break the rules and risk an expensive penalty
Israeli clean fuel cells aim to slash diesel pollution
GenCell’s hydrogen-powered generators can provide power to people lacking centralized electricity and do good for the environment at the same time.
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
Sri Lanka to use Wolbachia bacteria to control Aedes mosquitoes
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Sri Lankan health officials have reportedly taken steps to introduce Wolbachia bacteria into the environment starting in February. The pilot project is to be carried out in Colombo and Nugegoda. Bacteria are to be released in 25 Grama Niladhari Divisions around Colombo, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Paba …
‘Boris ko humein jitaana hai’: This Hindi song is asking British Indians to vote for Boris Johnson
‘Britain ke PM banenge Boris Johnson Boris Johnson.’
Oman vs Dubai: How does the cost of living compare?
Oman and Dubai may offer very different experiences
Fact check: Did it really use to snow more often in December in Germany?
For most people, a white Christmas is the ideal. However, snow is quite rare during the holidays in most of Germany. Some say it used to snow more often, but is that really true?
Rose ringed parakeet
Three to five white eggs are laid.
A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays
Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years
AstraZeneca’s Calquence impresses in previously untreated CLL
AstraZeneca’s Calquence has been buoyed by impressive survival data in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, stacking up its case for dominance in the therapy area.
Lost your kid at an event? This Sydney couple may have the answer
Youngsters gone wandering at an event or theme park? This Sydney startup is looking to go global with a solution.
Majority of U.S. kids traveling overseas don't receive measles vaccine
Just over 40 percent of those eligible for the shot actually receive it, despite CDC guidelines urging vaccination.
UC Berkeley Students Plead for Forgiveness, Privacy After Their Racist ‘Joke’ Video Goes Viral
A social media video allegedly showing a University of California Berkeley student hurling racial slurs and making offensive remarks against women and
Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice'
Plastics NZ Endorses Plan to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’
Hope for treating triple negative breast cancer: New drug 'starves' tumor cells by killing off the protein that fuels their growth
Triple negative breast cancer is the hardest form to treat and most fatal version of the disease. Mt Sinai researchers discovered a protein that May fuel the cancer and a drug to stop it in animals.
Accra High School holds 96th Speech and Prize Giving Day
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BAPE & GOD SELECTION XXX Join Forces on a Graphic-Heavy Collection
The exclusive capsule releases this weekend.
Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats
Ocean species endangered as black market trade devastates marine life across Puglia region
Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
Significant Digits for Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. Today’s number is 8-feet-2-inches, for the height of Big Bird, the belo…
Vodafone Rolling out Half-Sized SIMS as Part of New Plastic Reducing Policy
Vodafone has announced a new initiative to cut down on the amount of plastic it uses, and the half-sized SIM holder is part of that.
White Island eruption: Previous volcanic explosions in New Zealand
It's not the first time White Island has erupted.
‘Tisoy’ retired as name of tropical cyclone
Destructive typhoon “Tisoy” (international name: Kammuri) will soon be retired by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) from its list of tropical cyclone names due to the cyclone's massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
Some of the world's most vital fresh water reserves are DRYING UP as scientists predict climate change and population growth will to lead to a 30 per cent increase in demand over the next 30 years
More than 30 of the world's leading scientists say mountain regions, which supply a quarter of the world's population - around 1.9 billion people - with freshwater, are drying up.
South Carolina law lax on regulating foreign animals
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mobs of kangaroos can roam largely unrestricted in Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, where state laws don't regulate ownership of the creatures.
Eat For 10 Hours. Fast For 14. This Daily Habit Prompts Weight Loss, Study Finds
There's a lot of enthusiasm for intermittent fasting -- a term that can encompass everything from skipping a meal each day to fasting a few days a week. Or, how about this approach: Simply limit your daily eating window to 10 hours. This means that if you take your first bite of food at 8 a.m., you'...
#OnionPrices: Funny Bollywood Memes On Hiked Onion Prices That Will Literally Leave You In ‘Tears’
#OnionPrices: Bollywood is an absolutely amazing source for memes and people never miss the opportunity to make the best of it. Stars like Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh have
Nigerian arrested for confining 3 female MUBS students
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Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
They crammed that cruiser
Generous residents "Crammed the Cruiser" in Lake Country over the weekend.
Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit
Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study.
Bald patches in flower beds and lawns are GOOD for garden wildlife like pest-eating spiders and should be left bare, says Royal Horticultural Society
A study by the Royal Horticultural Society has found areas of low vegetation such as bald lawn patches will support some important garden invertebrate - including spiders.
Helping under-privileged children crack competitive exams
Avanti Learning trains them in maths and science so that they get into best colleges
The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?
The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?
Sangamo steps up BioMarin chase with haemophilia gene therapy data
Sangamo has been playing catch-up with BioMarin in the race to develop a gene therapy for haemophilia A, but new data reported at the ASH 2019 congress suggest Pfizer-partnered SB-525 could gain ground.
Clean-up operations begin after Ironbridge cooling towers demolition
Clean-up operations were beginning at Ironbridge power station today following the demolition of the cooling towers.
Schumer says FAA study on legroom, seat width late - calls for mandates
A study on whether to mandate additional legroom and seat width on airplanes is late on arrival.
Poachers kill 2 southern white rhinos
This comes after six years of successfully keeping all rhinos in the conservancy safe.
The Russian Navy Has Some Problems
Yes, they received 23 new ships this year. That's where the good news ends.
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
Grampians' top cancer killers might not be what you think
Latest report from Cancer Council Victoria shows top cancer killers and cases
Is the FDA's Speedy Approval of New Drugs Putting Us at Risk?
The Food and Drug Administration's rapid approval of drugs may be a blessing in disguise, potentially putting life-threatening drugs into the marketplace.
Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes
Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.
Whakaari/White Island eruption – Update #1
Whakaari/White Island erupted today, in a short-lived event that generated an ash plume around 12,000 feet above the vent, GNS Science says.
U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous
The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.
Tourists missing after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption
One person was reported dead after a volcano erupted on Monday.
Celebrate a perfect Nordic coffee moment with Nespresso this festive season
This holiday season, Nespresso has designed its iconic end of year range around indulgent Nordic moments. Incorporating the growing Scandinavian-inspired cultural trends of Hygge and Fika, Nespresso is encouraging its customers to put the busy festive season on pause, for a moment’s connection with a friend or family member.
School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils
A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.
Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde
Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree
How to keep your car on the road in the wet
Following a few simple guidelines for wet road conditions is important to avoid becoming involved in an accident
Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen At A Shocking Rate
The world’s oceans are becoming parched of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. A new IUCN report, released this weekend at the UN's Conference of the Parties
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
Blackpool butcher helps the homeless
Every year up and down the country, Salvation Army centres and churches will be providing a hot Christmas dinner for any homeless person on Christmas Day.
California: 'Bomb' Cyclone Triggers 75 Ft Wave Off Cape Mendocino
A gigantic 75 feet wave was triggered by a 'bomb' cyclone having wind speeds of 100 miles per hour in Cape Mendocino in the northern part of California.
Universities great hubs of ideas, but not ivory towers: President Ram Nath Kovind
As Utkal University celebrates completion of 75 years of its existence, President Kovind said, it is time to take stock of its achievements and the areas where further improvements are possible.
20 Strategies That Farmers Can Use in 2020
These 20 strategies range from eliminating a tillage pass to making the most of technology.
TNPSC Group I Main exam results released; final results on December 31
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released results of 363 successful candidated online
Ad support is bad support
Streaming services outmanoeuvring broadcast television By Amna Khan A girl sipping her tea on a rooftop covered with fairy lights, staring romantically into the skyline d
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
Great British Bamboo invasion: Gardeners urged NOT to grow the marauding oriental plant as it invades neighbours' land and threatens house foundations
The persistent plant, favoured by pandas and conjuring up images of idyllic gardens, led to one gardener in Reading having to excavate the entire garden to get rid of it.
Aster Medical Centre expands with plastic surgery department
Doha: As part of an initiative to expand its services, Aster Medical Centre, a division of Aster OM Healthcare, the largest private healthcare network in the country, has announced the opening of outpatient consultancy in plastic surgery.
Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health
Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.
Treating sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea therapy - a game changer
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Fife railway enthusiasts to bring UK’s oldest industrial locomotive back into use
A locomotive which was the oldest in industrial use in the UK will be back on the tracks next year after being gifted to Fife railway enthusiasts.
Factbox: Previous volcanic eruptions in New Zealand
(Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Are Sugar Substitutes Good for Kids?
Information is limited about the long-term safety of consuming nonnutritive sweeteners.
Wythenshawe finally has its own Screwfix...and it could mean great things for local charities
The new Sharston store could mean a boost for Wythenshawe charities, thanks to the Screwfix Foundation
Air pollution exposure worsens lung function in current, former smokers
A study finds that poor air quality may reduce breathing capacity by 2.5 percent.
The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint
“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.
Senior citizen loses ₹1.25 lakh in online fraud
Victim gave bank details to unknown caller
Limit your daily sugar intake, love your body
Sugar – it is a craving most of us have. How could we not? It’s sweet and makes basically everything taste better. If you have ever tried to cut back on sugar, you know how difficult it can be. Some people could even experience withdrawal symptoms.
PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman shares why he expects breakthroughs in the payments ecosystem to happen at a fast pace in the coming decade.
Even light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk
In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks.
Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy Find a Dinosaur Theme Park Occupied By Villains
DC presents a preview of Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy #4, by Jody Houser, Adriana Melo and Mark Morales.
2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior pricing: from $62,990 drive-away, in showrooms now
Nissan Navara Warrior will undercut the Ford Ranger Raptor by up to $20,000, is thousands less than a HSV Colorado SportsCat and shadows Toyota HiLux Rugged X.
Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests
In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.
IGNOU January 2020 admissions begins, check steps to apply here
The applications are being accepted for the Masters' degree, Bachelors' degree, PG Diploma and Diploma, PG certificate and certificate programmes and Appreciation/Awareness level programmes.
1 transported after SUV crashes into Miami Gardens cellphone store
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews have transported a person to the hospital after an SUV made a smashing stop into a Metro PCS...
Want to live longer? Exercise vigorously every day TheHealthSite.com
Exercise, exercise health benefits, exercise lower risk of heart disease, women's health, running benefits, cardiovascular disease at TheHealthSite.com
Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
Pill testing trial 'successful' at music festival, evaluation finds
An evaluation of an Australian pill testing trial has found that the service improved participants' harm reduction knowledge, their trust in health providers and their stated intentions around drug use.
The rise and rise of the first African-American woman distiller and operator of a nationally distributed vodka
For almost six years since she released Black Momma Vodka, Vanessa Braxton has been a major force in the spirit industry in the United States. In 2013 when she introduced her ultra-premium vodka brand, she made history as the first African-American woman owner and operator of a nationally distributed vodka. She is also the founder of...
Thai massage may soon get UNESCO recognition
The massage technique is said to have been originated in India and brought to Thailand some 2,500 years ago by doctors and monks, who passed its secrets to generations.
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid range, fuel economy revealed
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid luxury three-row crossover fuel economy revealed. It has a solid electric range, but average fuel economy
SBCC Staff Takes Care of Students During Wildfire
When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa Barbara City College campuses on the days before Thanksgiving. That didn't stop the staff and counselors of SBCC's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) from serving their students, however.
Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes, Hebrew University Study Finds
Gestational diabetes affects between 7.6% and 9.2% of pregnant women in the US and occurs mostly during the last trimester of pregnancy. Such a pregnancy is often concluded with birth by cesarean section.
How to avoid a massive holiday health care bill when OHIP out-of-country coverage ends
If you are an Ontario resident planning to travel outside of Canada in the new year, make sure you have adequate travel health insurance coverage or risk dealing with a crippling medical bill should a medical emergency arise. CTVNews.ca has all the details.
Water released from Shanmuganadhi dam
It will benefit lands in Uthamapalayam taluk
Trending conversations today - December 9
The new week is here! Are you wondering what is happening on social media today? Here are the top trending topics in Uganda.
CBRE marketing UPMC's never-occupied Freight House Shops space as available for sublease
UPMC may not move into the Freight House Shops at Station Square after all.
Apparently women paying for 'virtual boyfriends' exists now, here's how
Do you believe that the presence of a boyfriend in a digital world is enough for some women? For these women, they just need their other half to be comforting and encouraging them through other forms instead of physically being with them. In China, there are women who are paying for sweet and caring messages from a ‘virtual boyfriend’. Let’s find out how!
JNU fee hike: Students lathi-charged by cops during protest march to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the students' march against the hostel fee hike.
Two more cheated in QR code scam
More cases of people losing money after falling prey to QR code scamsters are coming to light. Two city-based software engineers were allegedly cheated of ₹1.17 lakh in separate incidents when they we
Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire
While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…
Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week
Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year
Dutch government moves to ban laughing gas
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Monday announced plans to include nitrous oxide — better known as laughing gas — on its “black list” of forbidden drugs, in response to a rapid increase in usage of the gas among the nation’s youth.
Total Tank Simulator announced and it’ll have physics based WWII battles
505 Games has partnered with Noobz from Poland to announce Total Tank Simulator, a physics-based WWII battle title. In the game, players will assume the role of Commander who direct tanks, which is ob
1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows
Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists
China's 3 Greatest Dynasties
What can Chinese history tell us about China today?
People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there
EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month
1 extricated after car collides with tree in SW Miami-Dade
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews have transported a driver to the hospital after their car crashed into a tree in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade...
WHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’
The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.
Reader’s comment: Pakistan’s movement to revive Punjabi culture faces no viable threat
The writer responds.
Jamaican students honoured at CXC regional awards
Four Jamaican students have been honoured by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in its Presentation of Awards for Outstanding Performances in the May/ June 2019 Examinations. The ceremony was held last Thursday at the Radisson Grenada Beach...
Fitbit may track sleep time accurately, but overestimate problems
Small studies have suggested that, while your Fitbit might know when you're asleep, it could think you are having a worse sleep than you are.
Engineer Claims to Have Discovered Possible Location of MH370
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 with 239 passengers and crew disappeared from radars on 8 March 2014, and its fate continues to remain unknown. Several scientists and plane hunters have been putting forward their theories about what could have happened to the craft and where it could be currently located.
Chinese library burns religious and pro-democracy publications
Scholars concerned for safety as online criticism removed from all websites in China.A library in Gansu, China announced in October that it would begin to examine its collections and remove publications that encouraged thoughts against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Ford Ranger Sales Are Creeping Up On Chevrolet And Toyota
Ford has rightly fixed a wrong by bringing back its midsize Ranger pickup truck to the North American marke...
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Province likely won't remove stolen pick-up abandoned in Lac du Bois park near Kamloops
A pick-up truck that was spotted balancing on a cliff’s edge in a protected park near Kamloops is now resting with a handful of other cars at the base
Uber driver caught watching porn on the Motorway by police
The driver was caught on the hard shoulder
Fashion Industry Warns the World to Heed Dire Climate Warnings
The global fashion industry is drawing on its own "social and cultural weight" to lead the world into tackling climate change.
Oceans Are Running Out of Oxygen Due to Climate Change
The world’s oceans—and their inhabitants—are being choked to death by climate change and nutrient pollution. Ocean oxygen loss, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is […]
Fylde coast health professionals work together to help patients tackle winter illnesses
As the cold weather grips the Fylde coast, health services have joined together to ensure residents are kept well this winter.
Pacifiers can be harmful for your child. Here are tips to help them quit the habit
Pacifiers may help to calm your child but if used for a very long time, they can impact your child's health negatively.
Memory-Lane Monday: Sometimes these things just slip our minds
Flies, honey, vinegar.
Blackpool dolls house has raised funds for charity
A dolls house has a new home for Christmas after being sold for £120 and raising funds for charity.
2K forms new BioShock 3 studio called Cloud Chamber to create new game
BioShock publisher 2K has formed an all-new studio to create BioShock 3. Am I dreaming?! It feels like I'm dreaming... Oh my.
A school for food
Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms
Steam Weekly Top Sellers December 9th 2019
Gosh, we're two weeks out for Christmas already, let's see what is hot at Steam. Here are the ten top-selling titles on Steam for the week as reported by Valve: Halo: The Master Chief CollectionVal...
Study shows safety of palbociclib for advanced breast cancer patients with unique gene alteration
Women who receive palbociclib (Ibrance) to treat their advanced breast cancer and have a gene alteration that can lead to a condition known as benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN), can safely receive the drug without major concerns of developing infections associated with neutropenia, or low white blood cell counts, say Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.
Eastern US in crosshairs for another major storm
A stormy weather pattern has evolved in the eastern United States during the second week of December, and forecasters say it's likely to culminate in a significant weather system later this week.Despite a blast of Arctic air and an episode of wintry precipitation at midweek, temperatures are forecast
Pensacola Shooting Suspect Mohammed Alshamrani Was Purportedly’Infuriated’ By An Instructor’s Nickname For Him
The instructor purportedly called him ‘Porn Stash’ in reference to his mustache. The suspect in the Pensacola, Florida Naval Air Station shooting, a flight student identified as Mohammed ...
Occupational safety, health awareness and practice are paramount
It is the sole responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees by preventing their exposure to occupational risks
Breaking: Russian military choppers resume heavy attack on jihadist mountain stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Russian Air Force’s attack choppers resumed their strikes on the jihadist mountain stronghold of Kabani. According to an army source in the Al-Akrad Mountains of northeastern Latakia, the Russian military choppers launched a heavy attack on Kabani and its surroundings, causing a number of explosions that could be heard throughout this rugged region. This latest string of strikes by the Russian Air Force comes after a short absence of aerial attacks over Syria because of the poor weather. While the Russian Air Force was grounded, however, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 4th Armored Division kept up the pressure on the jihadist rebels by launching several rockets and artillery shells towards the latter’s positions in Kabani.
Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs Signature Just Sold for a Whopping $84,000 at an Auction
The disk was in "fine condition, with slight brushing to the ink."
'Bull Markets Often End With A Euphoric Rally Called A 'blow-Off Top.' We May Have Just Had One'
The current flatfish top has zero resemblance to the 2000 market top.I think this secular bull market has further to run and will end on a note more similar to that of 2000.One thing I'm pretty sure o
Stroppy Frogs
My train service, South Western Rail may be on strike for a month, blast them, but comfort comes from the fact that we’re not nearly as strike-prone as the French.
Burst water main at Dumbarton Common described as 'mini geyser'
It's left a large hole in the grass.
Irish weather forecast: Met Eireann issues advisory as strong winds set to batter Ireland after Storm Atiyah chaos
There are fears that trees and structures weakened by Storm Atiyah could be damaged even further
Whopping 550-home development in Plymouth is getting underway
The site clearance follows the removal of the industrial buildings which was given permission in March
I'm young, single, and healthy, but I just bought $300,000 of life insurance and it was a no-brainer
Realizing that my own death could create a financial burden for my family members made it clear to me that life insurance is a no-brainer.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
Tourism is excluded from the heavy sanctions the U.N. Security Council has imposed on the North over its nuclear weapons program.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Useful tips and tricks to deal with load shedding | IOL News
As South Africans brace for a dark festive season, experts have offered useful tips and tricks to help deal with ongoing load shedding.
Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) - For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passengers for a few hours at the traditional birthplace of Jesus, and then return to Israel.