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Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem
A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.
PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), a flagship project of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
Tipperary student wins trip to Strasbourg in national Rotary youth leadership competition
WELL DONE TO CLONMEL HIGH SCHOOL'S EOGHAN RYAN
Doctors have advised shifting Nawaz to US for treatment: PML-N
Party spokesperson says transporting ex-PM to US will be an immense challenge for medical team
Modi govt's centralised nature doesn't work well for economic reforms, says Raghuram Rajan
Rajan pointed out that extreme centralisation, coupled with lack of empowered ministers and a coherent guiding vision meant reforms picked up steam only when PMO focused on them and lost pace when its attention switched to other pressing issues
Vollebak designs jacket that lets the wearer sleep in space
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak's Deep Sleep Cocoon jacket is designed to allow people to sleep anywhere, including in space.
Ministry launches initiative to sort wastes at source in hospitals, health centers
Doha: The General Services Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Municipality and Environmental (MME) in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a programme for sorting wastes at source and recycling it at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Health and health centres run by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC).
National Day has significant meanings in minds of citizens and residents: Qatar Post Chairman
Doha: The Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Postal Services Company Faleh Mohammed Al Nuaimi, said that the celebration of the National Day has significant meanings in the minds and hearts of all citizens and residents of the State of Qatar.
eFootball PES 2020 Data Pack 3.0 is now available for download
Konami has released a brand new Data Pack for eFootball PES 2020 that adds new stadium updates, new National kits, player faces and other in-game content.
Crisis On Infinite Earths: Every Earth (and Guest Star) in Part One
The Arrowverse's Crisis On Infinite Earths kicked off with a bang - and with a who's who of noteworthy cameos. We break them down.
Megan Hazel has struck a balance with Regina goldsmithing business
“I feel like with the custom work and the connections with people … this is feels like what (I’m) really meant to do,” said Megan Hazel.
New survey finds that 50% of travelers felt happier after doing something kind for a fellow traveler
SAN FRANCISCO – Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the US, released the results of a national survey conducted to uncover how kindness can impact our health when traveling. While it’s no surprise that most people experience stress while traveling, the survey revealed that kindness can have an outsized effect on our wellbeing while in transit. Dignity Health was inspired by one of their latest advertisements that features real video footage of a toddler greeting his fellow passengers
Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa announces opening of 18-Hole Greg Norman Golf Course
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa announce the official opening date of its highly anticipated 18-hole Greg Norman golf course will be February 2020. Located within the exclusive community of Rancho San Lucas, a sprawling seaside 834-acre resort and residential enclave just 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas’ downtown area, the golf course is set along the areas famed desert landscape with ocean views from every hole for a picturesque and
Conte: If we think we won't suffer against Barca, we would be fools
Conte: If we think we won't suffer against Barca, we would be fools
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.
Corbyn's Labour 'Worst Global anti-Semitic Incident,' Simon Wiesenthal Center Says
'No one has done more to mainstream anti-Semitism' than Corbyn, the Jewish human rights group says
1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows
Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists
As a Facebook moderator I saw the worst of humanity. We need to be valued
Murder, torture, child abuse: each day we see things that keep us awake at night. Yet Mark Zuckerberg calls us ‘overdramatic’, says former Facebook moderator Chris Gray
U.S. pushed Afghanistan war to the public despite persistent internal doubts, Washington Post investigation reveals
U.S. officials have doubted the war in Afghanistan since its very beginning. Just six months after the longest war in American history began, then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tellingly wrote in a memo that "we are never going to get the U.S. military out of Afghanistan unless" the U.S. ensured there was "stability ... necessary for us to leave." And for the 18 years since, U.S. officials have been privately relaying the same concerns while publicly touting "progress," documents and interviews obtained and published by The Washington Post reveal. Rumsfeld wrote an estimated 59,000 memos he called "snowflakes" during his tenure, but most of them remained private until now. The Post had filed a lawsuit against the National Security Archive and has since obtained more of those snowflakes, including one from 2003 where Rumsfeld complained that he had "no visibility into who the bad guys are." In interviews with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction also obtained and published by the Post…
No reason to show that employment has come down: Govt tells Lok Sabha
The Labour and Employment Minister also said the government is implementing various schemes for generating more employment
Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people
"We will have to differentiate between intruders and refugees. Citizenship amendment bill does not discriminate against anyone and does not snatch anyone's rights," he said.
Letter to BS: Delhi fire tragedy shows how lethargic govt officials are
This is also the reason for frequent deaths in the national capital in public buildings
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday
Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.
Deal: Save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio
Bose always makes high quality premium audio products and it is hard to find huge discounts on them. Amazon US today has a sale on Bose products and you can save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio. This sale includes new Bose products like Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, …
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Shares Selfie With Fellow South African Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters couldn’t contain her excitement when Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019. The model, who won the same title in 2017, congratulated her fellow South African and ...
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.
We Beat Sleep Apnea. It Should Be Easier for You to Do It, Too.
The consequences of ignoring the condition can be severe, but the health system puts up barriers to treatment.
Jacqueline Jossa wins I'm A Celebrity but leaves viewers heartbroken with 'doormat' comment
Jacqueline Jossa won I'm A Celebrity but left viewers upset with something she said in her interview
Tech, climate change creating new inequalities: UN
A new generation of global inequalities fueled by climate change and technology could trigger violence and political instability if left unchecked, the United Nations warned on Monday. Climate change
Docs advise Sharif to go to US as health remains weak
Pakistan's ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently undergoing treatment in London, has shown no improvement in his platelet count and the doctors have advised that he be shifted to the US for better medical care, a top PML-N official said on Monday.
Iran says ready for more US prisoner swaps
Iran said Monday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe.
Singapore's Tamil community over 2,000-year old: Book
The Tamil community has been present in South East Asia and Singapore for more than 2,000 years, according to a new book which explores the lesser-known aspects of Tamil history and heritage.
BJP will not indulge in Operation Kamala, says Kateel
Kateel said it was teamwork by BJP leaders that resulted in the party winning the maximum number of seats.
Save $100 with this Apple HomePod deal just in time for the holidays
This Apple HomePod deal can save you $100 - grab your new smart speaker for just $199
Exposure to 5G radio-frequency will be far lower than what guidelines allow
70 years of research shows that the only established adverse health effect of RF energy (above 100KHz) is thermal effect and will not cause cancer or any other diseases
'Mrs Fletcher': Owen Teague on Filming Sex Scene With Intimacy Coordinator
"Mrs Fletcher" star Owen Teague said his sex scene was treated "like choreography, like a dance, or a choreographing a fight, and made it feel very safe."
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.
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.
Met Office says 'potential for snow' on Dartmoor and Exmoor this week
On Wednesday the Met Office says there is a potential for sleet or snow on the moors, including in Princetown
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
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.
Lily James says she ‘kept having panic attacks’ while filming Rebecca
Lily James has said she “kept having panic attacks” during the filming of Rebecca, a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic novel. James plays newlywed Mrs de Winter in the Netflix
PHOTOS: You won’t believe What South Africa Miss Universe Winner Was Up Against
SA Miss Universe Winner Zozibini Tunzi made history after beating other beauties from around the world to become Miss Universe for 2020.
Hats off to KCR and Telangana police officers: Jagan Reddy on Hyderabad ‘encounter’
"If the hero in a movie kills someone in an encounter, we all clap and say the movie is good. If a daring person does that in real life...someone will come down from Delhi in the name of National Human Rights Commission and say this is wrong," Jagan Mohan Reddy said.
CAB not against minorities, Congress divided India on religious lines: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
"Why do we need this Bill today? After Independence, had Congress not done partition on the basis of religion, then today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did the partition on the basis of religion," Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha.
National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi’s chaos, history in all its glory
One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.
Pakistan set for first real ‘home’ Test in a decade
With PCB giving assurances that Pakistan was safe to travel, Sri Lanka returned to play several limited-overs matches earlier this year, though 10 key players opted out citing security concerns.
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later today
MOSCOW, Dec 9 — Russia will learn later today whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly. Russia, which has tried to showcase itself as a global sports power, has...
Sabah takes precautionary measures to prevent spread of polio virus
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung said the State Health Department had been conducting inspections around the homes of children infected with polio virus to prevent it from spreading. He said as of December 5, 646 individuals had...
SEA Games a golden revival for Jinq En
NEW CLARK CITY, Dec 9 — Winning two golds and one bronze at the 30th SEA Games here was a revival of sorts for the sporting career of national women’s elite swimmer Phee Jinq En. The 18-year-old said she was happy with her achievement as she had failed to show any improvement in international...
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Star Daisy Ridley Says 'Every Sane Person' Has an Issue with Trump
English actress and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker star Daisy Ridley" said in an interview that "everyone has an issue with Trump – every sane person anyway.”
Robotics Researchers Have A Duty To Prevent Autonomous Weapons
Robotics is rapidly being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence. And the benefits are widespread: We are seeing safer vehicles with the ability to automatically brake in an emergency, robotic arms transforming factory lines that were once offshored and new robots that can do everything from shop for...
Park Ji Hoon shows his distaste for broccoli in funny tweet
Park Ji Hoon is not a fan of broccoli!On December 8 KST, as part of his official Twitter account's ongoing 'Too Muchoon (Today's TMI)' recu…
Magnum Reloaded: ‘Blood brothers’ reunite to help a buddy on ‘Magnum P.I.’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Most people know that when a Hawaiian says you are part of their ʻohana, they do not say this lightly. ʻOhana means family, but sometimes “family” can simply be friends who have been with you through the best and worst of times. In this week’s “Magnum P.I.”, Magnum (Jay Hernandez), Rick (Zachary Knighton), and TC (Stephen Hill) risk everything to help Nuzo’s (Domenick Lombardozzi) brother Paulie (Louis Lombardi) rescue Ahmed (Mohit Gautam) an Afghan boy Paulie grew close to when they were all stationed in Afghanistan seven years before.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements
Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements.
Presidential aide Garba Shehu presents 2019 Man of the Year award to Melaye
The former senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has won the ‘Man of the Year’ award just days after losing a return to the legislative chamber.
Eddie Cross: It cannot be Business as Usual in 2020
By Eddie Cross If there is one thing our leadership has to understand as we approach Christmas this year, it is that in 2020, we cannot continue to do things the way they have been done in the past decade. We go out of 2019 with so many areas of failure in terms of policy and activity that it is difficult to pick them out and deal with them one by one. So this weekly letter is going to cover my personal wish list for my country in 2020.
Wattpad to open second headquarters in Halifax in early 2020
The storytelling platform said Monday that starting early next year it will have a team based out the 60,000-square-foot Volta innovation hub in the city's downtown core to better integrate with the local tech community.
Climate risk legal advice coincided with military capability warning
Top-shelf legal advice warning company directors have a duty to act on climate change risk was studied by the federal government as recently as June
Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses
Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...
Bitcoin ransomware locks 10 years’ worth of government data in Argentina
Bitcoin-hungry hackers have attacked a data center in Argentina which houses local government files.
Somizi says he ‘predicted’ Zozibini Tunzi’s Miss Universe win
'I joked about it into existence and the Universe literally responded,' said Mhlongo.
Lagos NDLEA new commander promises state free of hard drugs
Mr Ralph Igwenagu, the new commander, National Law Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for Lagos State, has said that he will ensure tha
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.
Red Cross trains 40 professionals on “health care in danger’’
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria delegation says 40 healthcare professionals benefitted from its two-day training of trainer...
‘Laugh at what is hurting you’: Lebanon cartoonists stir debate
On the edges of a protest in Lebanon’s capital, 24-year-old cartoonist Mohamad Nohad Alameddine bites through sticky tape and plasters one of his political sketches to a side wall. “I haven’t been able to work with newspapers, so instead I come down and stick them up in the street,” says the unemployed artist, who graduated this year with a master’s degree in press cartoons.
Bobby Duncan agent Saif Rubie banned and fined for his ‘conduct on Twitter’
The Saif Rubie saga seems like it happened a very long time ago, doesn’t it? But it was actually just a few months back at the end of the summer. For those who don’t remember, the agent…
New Zealand’s Glaciers Turned Red (PHOTO)
Photographer Liz Carlson has shot coloured glaciers at Mount Aspiring National Park on New Zealand's South Island, Science Alert reported. “Our glaciers don’t need any more battles as they are already truly endangered,” Carlson wrote on her blog.
National Bid from Ethio Telecom
Invitation to National Competitive Bid (NCB) for the procurement of UR Connector and UY2 connectorFloating Date: As of December 09,2019 RFQ.NO3681901 and 3681902Closing Date: January 9,2019
Scientists urge Ethiopia to protect groundwater
Groundwater is seen as having major potential for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa’s climate change strategies – time to protect it, scientists urge.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion
The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.
'Worth £3m' - What is being said about striker linked to Bristol City, Nottingham Forest and Norwich City
He is in great form
Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently
stress, healthy habits, tips for healthy brain, how to manage stress, stress management tips, ways to boost brain health at TheHealthSite.com
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
12 Days Of Christmas 2019 Challenge 8
See what you need to do to complete the eighth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!
Four-year-old with suspected pneumonia slept on hospital floor due to lack of beds
This photograph shows a four-year-old from Leeds sleeping on the floor of the Leeds General Infirmary due to a lack of beds.
Lesley Riddoch: Brexit won’t get done if Boris wins, an SNP-backed Labour government is safer bet
‘Getting Brexit done’ will simply continue to overshadow everything else, says Lesley Riddoch.
Gifts for musicians: affordable Christmas present ideas for music-makers (which they'll actually use)
Buying gifts for musicians can be a hard task. Whether you're shopping for a guitarist, drummer, Dj or producer, we've selected some great gift ideas that won't break the bank.
As AI moves into content creation, researchers aim to battle its biases
As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.
Demonstration of high-speed SOT-MRAM memory cell compatible with 300 mm Si CMOS technology
Researchers at Tohoku University have announced the demonstration of a high-speed spin-orbit-torque (SOT) magnetoresistive random access memory cell compatible with 300 mm Si CMOS technology.
Centre Proposes Rs 33 Crore Grant For Project NETRA To Secure Its Satellites And Other Assets In Space
India must have the same capability as the US and Russia to assess threats from space debris and other hazards
Why health care premiums are higher in rural places
Why do rural patients pay higher health care premiums? New research finds it's not primarily an issue of having too few doctors.
What crabs can tell us about brain ‘building blocks’
"Until we can understand each component, we can't expect to take the brain apart and put it back together again in order to figure out how it works."
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.
Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: St. Louis Blues GM confident forward will return for playoff run
The 27-year-old underwent surgery on his shoulder in October, but Doug Armstrong says Tarasenko's recovery timetable has him on pace to return in early April.
Tom Brady injury update: Patriots QB says he's 'fine' despite elbow being heavily wrapped
Brady assumes he will be on the injury report this week with an elbow injury, but he claims he will play in Week 15 against the Bengals.
Alia Bhatt’s Multi-Hued Saree Is The PERFECT Fit For Your Reception Night!
Alia Bhatt is on cloud nine as her character, Safeena from Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy has won the best actress award at Star Screen Awards 2019. Gully Boy won 11 awards last night and the team has not ju
Kangana Ranaut’s Sister Blasts Alia Bhatt For Taking Her Star Screen Awards Before The Award, Hints At Fixing The Same
The Star Screen Awards 2019 function was held in Mumbai last night. A lot of stars attended the award show, like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Taapsee Pannu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Shah
Bollywood Freak DJ Bravo Confesses His Love For Shah Rukh Khan & Deepika Padukone
West Indies cricketer-turned-musician Dwayne John Bravo -- aka DJ Bravo -- who is in India for a multi-city musical tour with his Champion team and for his new track "The Chamiya Song" says that he ca
Kiara Advani Says NO To Two Big Telugu Films Due To This Reason?
Post starring in Karan Johar’s short from Lust Stories and Shahid Kapoor led Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has become a household name. Grapevine has that, the actress who has a kitty full of films has
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists. The 16-year-old Swede has drawn huge crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year.
National e-commerce policy to lay down terms for treatment of non-personal, commercial data
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, says the official
ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger
ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger
Weather chaos: tourists stranded on West Coast for days
Weather chaos: tourists stranded on West Coast for days
Successful water action flotilla at Lyttelton Port
Fifteen kayaks, a yacht, and a ferry filled with over a hundred local school children joined the peace flotilla this morning at Lyttelton Port, Christchurch. They were encouraged from the land by approximately 80 human rights activists, who sang Saharawi songs of freedom. The action was to "unwelcome" the bulk carrying cargo ship the "Federal Crimson", as it arrived in Lyttelton carrying 50,000 tonnes of 'blood phosphate' from the occupied territory of Western Sahara. Christchurch group, ‘Ravensdown- Take ‘Em Down’ organised the water flotilla, inspired by the Peace Squadrons - which were instrumental in the NZ Nuclear Free campaign. Christchurch resident Catherline Low stated "I'm horrified that New Zealand companies are supporting human rights abuses by buying this phosphate. It has got to stop". Local organiser Josie Butler reports "Ravensdown are funding war crimes. We are here today to demand Ravensdown's CEO Greg Campbell to cease this internationally illegal import immediately".
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.
Child poverty figures show much more needs to be done
The New Zealand Maori Council has called the latest childhood poverty statistics released by the Children’s Commissioner as appalling for a first world nation and has called upon the Government to do more. Matthew Tukaki, the Councils Executive Director has also indicated that a good per head of population proportion within the data shows that Maori and Pacific communities are most affected.
Discovery may open door to new medicines
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
Date for new elections announced
'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.
Poll: Likud, Blue & White up - Yisrael Beytenu down
New poll shows Left and Right nearly tied, with Jewish Home failing to enter next Knesset as Likud and Blue & White gain strength.
A Misleading Take on Immigrant, Veterans Health Care
A long-circulating headline on social media misleadingly tells users that Democrats chose to "vote down" a health records system for veterans while approving the same for immigrants who cross the border illegally. The bill in question did not affect veterans.
Currys PC World reveals this year’s top tech Christmas gifts
The top gifts of the year were decided by the brand’s new customer testing initiative, the Customer Collective
Sowore: What Top Yoruba Leader Said About Activist’s Re-Arrest By DSS
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams has described the re-arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore as a national tragedy.
Jury sworn in for trial of man (20) accused of murdering Japanese national in Dundalk
A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a Japanese national in Dundalk nearly two years ago by reason of insanity. Mohamed Morei, of no fixed abode is charged with murdering Yosuke...
5 Signs Your Lungs Are Gasping for Help
Today, fresh air is becoming a rare resource, meaning that, more than ever, we have to pay attention to our lungs and the signs they give us when something is not okay. It turns out that some of these signs are pretty easy to dismiss, but if you pay attention, they might save your life.
Nigeria issues Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Nigerian health officials have reported 785 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 23 states through November 24, including 160 deaths among the confirmed cases, giving it a 20 percent fatality rate. This prompted officials to issue an Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory as more cases are reported during the dry season, which began …
Dengue fever in the Cayman Islands: More local cases reported
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials with the Cayman Islands Public Health Department continue to report locally transmitted dengue fever cases, according to local media. Three additional autochthonous dengue cases have been reported during the last two weeks, bringing the total number of confirmed dengue cases since in October that were contracted locally to seventeen, with nine …
25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25
In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.
Elon Musk's SpaceX warned: Your internet-beaming satellites disrupt astronomy
SpaceX's broadband project could severely disrupt space imaging and astroid detection.
Windy weather sets new renewable power record for Britain
Extra power on the network on Sunday meant National Grid paid some households to use electricity.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Lie of the Year 2019: Readers' Choice Poll
PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2019, as chosen by our editors and reporters. We're also inviting PolitiFact readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award. Vote using the ballot below or use this link to our survey. (function(t,e,s,n){var o,a,c;t.SMCX=t.SMCX||[],e.getElementById(n)||(o=e.getElementsByTagName(s),a=o[o.length-1],c=e.createElement(s),c.type=
SyncThink’s eye-tracking helps monitor brain health and concussion risk
SyncThink, which uses a virtual reality headset and eye-tracking to evaluate brain health, has partnered with two clinics to help treat patients.
More than 30 feared dead with 'no more survivors' of New Zealand volcano eruption
It's too dangerous for rescue teams to reach the island
Pope names Tagle to Vatican post
POPE Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to the top Vatican post of Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech
The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.
Top CEOs call out CompCom over #DataMustFall
Telkom’s Sipho Maseko and Johan van Zyl of African Rainbow Capital argue that the competition watchdog’s decisions on data prices will do more harm than good.
ISPA challenges proposed blocking of adult Web content in SA
The body says proposals to block all adult Web content will not protect children.
Woman missing from Castlebar found safe and well
Gardaí said no further action was required.
Highland secondary school sends kids home after 15 teachers struck down with illness
A HIGHLAND secondary school sent kids home after 15 teachers were struck down with an illness. Nairn Academy confirmed that S1-S3 pupils will be off today and tomorrow after more than a dozen teach…
Ethiopia's internet shutdowns, hate speech bill worries U.N. expert
Ethiopia has shut down the internet nine times in 2019, mostly during national exams and public protests, he said.
How Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes
Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.
No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar
Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.
Birthday Special! Times Dia Mirza proved that she is a woman of Substance
DiaMirza won millions of hearts with her debut movie Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein. The actress over the years have managed to make a name for herself not only with her acting chops but with her consistent efforts towards a number of social causes. Whilst supporting a number of campaigns for working towards the environment and climate change issues, the actress was also named UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador in 2017.
Changes approved at Bolton skip hire site despite local health fears
A local councillor says Lostock Skip Hire is linked to a spate of coughs, skin irritation and asthma
East of England nuclear contracts top £650m as Hinkley C contractors turn their attention to Sizewell C
More than £650m worth of nuclear contracts have been awarded to East of England companies for a nuclear power plant project which is set to provide the template for Sizewell C, it has been revealed.
SACA repeats call for CSA board to step down
The South African Cricketers’ Association has repeated its call for the Board of Cricket South Africa to step down.
Sri Lanka touch down in Pakistan for historic tour
Sri Lanka have touched down in Pakistan for a tour that will see the home country hosting Test cricket for the first time since the 2009 terrorist attack.
Blitzboks keen to use that one opportunity - Sage
Blitzbok forward Dylan Sage says they are relishing the prospect of playing in front of their home fans at Cape Town Stadium.
SPA, ATA sign cooperation MoU
This came during a meeting held at SPA headquarters in Riyadh between Al-Hussein and the ATA director general and her delegation comprising Romelda Rapolari, director of human resources division and Arian Jorgaqi, director of international news division in addition to SPA Vice President Ahmed Bin Ibrahim Al-Awadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
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
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defense 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defense "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill
"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.
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.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Hydrogel That Can Self-Heal and Shape-Shift Invented by Scientists
Scientists from the Australian National University have created a jelly that has similar self-healing properties as our human skin and muscles.
Ohio State jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in poll
Ohio State jumped to No. 3, trailing only Louisville and Kansas, in what has been a volatile Top 25 poll this season.
Why SamsClub.com CEO Says It’s A $60B Tech Start-Up
Sam's Club is most commonly thought of as a wholesale membership retail experience, but Sam's Club's says it more resembles a tech start-up that a retailer.
Keep all the new gear you bought on Black Friday safe with this one-day sale on surge protectors
Whether you bought a massive new 4K TV on Black Friday, a new smartphone, or any number of hundreds of thousands of other gadgets and gizmos that were on sale, there’s one must-have accessory…
Silver Jews members & more playing David Berman tribute show at Union Pool
The music and spirit of Silver Jews/Purple Mountains frontman David Berman will be celebrated at Union Pool on January 4, which would've been his 53rd birthday. Performers will include members of both bands...
Bat for Lashes shares stripped-down piano version of “Desert Man”
Stripped back almost entirely to just Natasha Khan and her piano, this alternate version of Desert Man may be be all the more powerful for it.
Made In Space Europe wins LSA contract to develop inexpensive robotic arm
Made In Space Europe and Luxembourg Space Agency won a European Space Agency contract to develop an inexpensive robotic arm for space applications.
Scientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
If there’s one thing sci-fi movies have taught us over the years, it’s that combining one animal with another animal almost always ends badly. Scientists in China aren’t trying to create mutant
Trucking giant Celadon files for bankruptcy after ex-officials charged with fraud
An Indiana trucking company with nearly 4,000 employees said Monday it filed for bankruptcy and will shut down all operations, just days after two former officials were charged in a fraud
Gender neutral debate after mum slammed for calling Santa 'Father Christmas'
The mum said she was 'shamed' on social media for not using a gender neutral term
Morrisons giving customers free bags of wonky carrots to help with Rudolph tradition
Morrisons supermarkets across the UK will be giving away 125,000 paper bags of wonky carrots to customers
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.
Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey named right costume contest winner, pageant says of apparent flub
Steve Harvey can’t catch a break when it comes to Miss Universe.
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
The Age Year in Review: Call for leadership on the climate crisis
Group executive editor James Chessell said climate change was now the biggest cause for anxiety in the community.
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.
Feeling 'smushed' helps some people switch off, so I tried it
New products, such as weighted blankets, are claiming to help those with anxiety feel safe. Wellbeing writer Sarah Berry tried one out.
One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'
A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.
Suzi Godson's Sex Advice: My wife wants us to watch porn together?
My wife and I are in our fifties and she has just started using porn. She thinks it will enhance our sex life if we watch it together, but I find the idea a total turn-off.
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.
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.
Geriatric conditions pose added danger for older heart patients in ICU
Common geriatric conditions complicate ICU stays, the American Heart Association says in a new scientific statement, requiring doctors to factor in a mix of treatment needs for older adults.
"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister
"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns
Activist Thunberg turns spotlight on indigenous struggle at climate summit
MADRID (Reuters) - Teen activist Greta Thunberg turned a spotlight on the struggles of the world’s indigenous peoples against climate change on Monday, appearing at a U.N. summit alongside other young campaigners furious at the West’s failure to tackle the crisis.
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.
France to ban dozens of glyphosate weedkillers amid health risk debate
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s health and environment agency said on Monday it was banning dozens of glyphosate-based weedkillers, most of the volume of such products sold in France, ruling there was insufficient data to exclude health risks.
How Do You Justify This Super-Pricey Smart Mug
An average mug costs between £2 and £5, while a nice travel mug goes for around £10-£20, or maybe a little more if you’re feeling fancy. So how on earth does a company justify a smart mug that costs well over £100?
Lee County schools to vote on mental health care in elementary schools
The proposal they're considering would place mental health navigators in local elementary schools.
The Dash Air Fryer Is Down To $69.99 Today
In Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day today, it is also discounting the Dash Air Fryer. It is now just $69.99, saving you $30 off of its regular price.
Save Up To 40% On Anker Charging Accessories In This One-Day Amazon Sale
Today only, Amazon is discounting a number of Anker's most popular charging accessories, as part of its Deal of the Day. Allowing you to save big on
Corrie's Julie Hesmondhalgh says fans mistake her for someone working in her local bank
Also says one fan has a Hayley tattoo!
Former Corrie star Lucy-Jo Hudson says co-parenting with ex-husband Alan Halsall is 'difficult'
She's currently expecting a baby with her new man
UPDATE 2-France to ban dozens of glyphosate weedkillers amid health risk debate
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Man who ate $120,000 banana at art show says 'I'm not sorry'
A performance artist who ate a banana taped to a wall that was an artwork valued at $120,000 said his actions were not vandalism and he does not regret his snack at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida. "I decided in the morning. But I was not too hungry. So…
The FBI Is Warning That Your Smart Home Devices Aren't Secure. Here's What You Should Do About It
A string of warnings about smart home vulnerability means that its time for a refresher course on keeping your network and devices safe.
Save 20% off the 8BitDo SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad
Today's highlighted deal lets you save 20% off this retro controller which comes in four different colors. Play your favorite games retro style with this Game Boy pocket inspired bluetooth gamepad.
Huawei announces that more devices will get HarmonyOS in 2020
Huawei has announced that it plans to bring HarmonyOS to more devices in 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the firm said that it has no plans to ship it with smartphones and tablets at this time.
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.
‘This is a tragedy’: Russia anti-doping chief says no chance of winning appeal against four-year ban
Yury Ganus said that some Russian athletes were contemplating leaving Russia so that they could train elsewhere.
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical
NAB prepares BRT, Malam Jabba references, says chairman NAB
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired justice Javed Iqbal said on Monday that the accountability watchdog has tightened its noose around plunderers of
Eskom Predicts Two More Years Of Potential Load Shedding
Despite its efforts to minimise the risk of load shedding and repairing its power systems, Eskom said the country could experience two more years of power cuts. Speaking on the Gushwell Brooks show on Sunday, deputy spokesperson Dikatso Mothae said the power station units haven’t been properly maintained for a number of years. The power utility has […]
LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today
December 09: Prime Minister Imran Khan, while reiterating commitment to the Charter of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation on Sunday, said that Pakistan was a firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual, national and regional development. Read More
Ho, Ho, Ho, or No, No, No: Will BTC See a Santa Rally This Year?
Since its creation, the price of BTC has often seen sustained increases through the last week of the year. Could this year be different?
Gazini Ganados actually won the Miss Universe National Costume competition
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IAEA Got No Invitation From North Korea to Visit Nyongbyon Nuclear Test Site - Grossi
VIENNA (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not received any invitation from Pyongyang to visit the Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Centre, the new director-general of the organisation, Rafael Grossi, has said in an interview.
Mum with scratched up skin says this is what anxiety looks like
'Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous. It’s picking your skin raw.'
Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference
She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.
Labour will renationalise water and energy in first 100 days if they win
John McDonnell said 'we're setting our sights higher than any opposition party has ever done before'.