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Climate crusading schoolgirl pleads next generation's case
French govt moots further concessions to pacify protesters
BY AFP
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to "yellow vest" protesters, even raising a possible rollback on a controversial move to cut taxes for high earners last year.
Leaders foreign and domestic prepare goodbyes to Bush
BY AFP
International dignitaries will join US leaders present and past on Wednesday in saying their final goodbyes to former president George H.W. Bush, whose life will be honored at a funeral service in Washington.
Briton says psychologically tortured in UAE detention
BY AFP
A British man convicted in the United Arab Emirates for spying said Wednesday he was psychologically tortured and that his captors asked him to turn double agent against the British government.
TECHNOLOGY
Russian tech giant Yandex unveils first smartphone
BY AFP
Russian internet giant Yandex on Wednesday launched its first ever smartphone in a highly anticipated move into hardware that builds on its popular service apps.
Bitcoin appears to be consolidating a bit below the $4,000 level
Merkel says German 'Mittelstand' mustn't fall behind in AI race
HeWhoCannot amed fears sap EU digital tax plans
SOCIAL MEDIA
Op-Ed: Are Google searches too ‘personal’?
BY PAUL WALLIS
“Personalization” of searches is common on Google, and you could also argue that it’s inevitable. The problem is that personalization also appears to deliver a lot of inconsistencies.
Italy's Salvini in trouble for tweet on 'Nigerian mafia arrests'
Australia set to pass sweeping cyber laws despite tech giant fears
Op-Ed: Analyzing the Facebook memes — As dumb as it looks
SCIENCE
Over 100 new exoplanets discovered
BY TIM SANDLE
Using a combination of space-based and ground-based telescopes, scientists have revealed more than 100 new exoplanets. The discovery may prove useful for the search for life elsewhere in the universe.
Schizophrenia symptoms alleviated in new model
Soyuz crew successfully docks at ISS — Met by jubilant astronauts
New NASA mission will create first 3-D map of world's forests
WORLD
HeWhoCannot amed asks OPEC not to cut production
BY AFPUS President Donald HeWhoCannot amed on Wednesday urged OPEC members not to slash production at their upcoming meeting, saying global oil prices should remain low.
Egyptian to face trial over hijacking plane diverted to Cyprus
'He thinks he's God': Macron's style fuels French protesters' ire
'Legal risk' in Brexit deal clause: attorney general
SPORTS
Healthcare leaks more of your data than hackers
BY TIM SANDLEEach week, it seems, a data breach news item hits the news. What might come as a surprise is that the biggest source of data leaks is not from hackers, but from healthcare providers, mostly due to unsecure systems.
Hegerberg says 'twerk' request doesn't overshadow historic Ballon d'Or
Review: Jordan Wilimovsky wins big at 2018 Winter National Championships SPECIAL
Review: Katie Ledecky — Queen of the 2018 Winter National Championships SPECIAL
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: This week’s releases make some unlikely combinations SPECIAL
BY SARAH GOPAULThis week’s releases include the second season of a formidable series; a holiday horror anthology; a racy comedy; an unfeasible operation; and a sci-fi terror tale.
Review: Adam Lambert spectacular at Cher tribute at Kennedy Center Honors SPECIAL
In its 40th year, Havana film fest a far cry from its heyday
High Valley talks ACM nod, Ricky Skaggs, new music, 2019 tour SPECIAL
BUSINESS
Alberta Premier Notley announces 8.7 percent oil production cut
BY KAREN GRAHAM
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has announced a temporary 8.7 percent oil production cut, or decrease of 325,000 barrels a day, in the production of raw crude oil and bitumen starting Jan. 1, 2019.
Takeda shareholders agree to $60 bn Shire acquisition
Cuba set to tighten screws on private sector
Five insurtech startups to watch out for in 2019
HEALTH
Nationwide beef recall grows to 12 million pounds over Salmonella
BY KAREN GRAHAM
Arizona-based meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. has recalled about 12 million pounds of non-intact, raw beef that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday morning.
Q&A: Helping to manage diabetes costs SPECIAL
Papua New Guinea scrambles to vaccinate as polio returns
Beware getting too stressed in the evening
POLITICS
French PM confirms fuel tax suspensions, calls for calm
BY AFP
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced Tuesday new concessions to "yellow vest" protesters, including the suspension for six months of planned tax increases raising the price of fuel.
Putin vows 'support' as Venezuela's Maduro seeks financial aid
China vows quick trade moves, HeWhoCannot amed upbeat
Moscow rejects 'groundless' US claim Russia breaching arms treaty
ENVIRONMENT
The Terminator insists US will help battle climate change
BY AFPGovernments must protect citizens from the killer effects of climate change, movie tough guy-turned-statesman Arnold Schwarzenegger told AFP, insisting the United States was committed to a greener future despite Donald HeWhoCannot amed reneging on the Paris agree...
Polish president says will defend coal mining industry
Carbon emissions to rise in rich nations — First time in 5 years
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin
LIFE
Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport to bear Pushkin's name
BY AFPMoscow's main Sheremetyevo airport will bear the name of Russia's greatest poet Alexander Pushkin, according to results of a nation-wide vote announced on Tuesday.A vote had been under way across the country to rename airports in dozens of cities.
Powerful 7.5 quake off New Caledonia triggers tsunami but no damage
Nationwide beef recall grows to 12 million pounds over Salmonella
Galapagos giant tortoise gene study hints at longevity secrets
LATEST NEWSTOP NEWS
Climate crusading schoolgirl pleads next generation's case
Over 100 new exoplanets discovered
Soyuz crew successfully docks at ISS — Met by jubilant astronauts
Review: Adam Lambert spectacular at Cher tribute at Kennedy Center Honors SPECIAL
Bitcoin appears to be consolidating a bit below the $4,000 level
NEWS
TECH & SCIENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA
BUSINESS
ENTERTAINMENT
LIFE
SPORTS
Climate crusading schoolgirl pleads next generation's case
French govt moots further concessions to pacify protesters
BY AFP
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to "yellow vest" protesters, even raising a possible rollback on a controversial move to cut taxes for high earners last year.
Leaders foreign and domestic prepare goodbyes to Bush
BY AFP
International dignitaries will join US leaders present and past on Wednesday in saying their final goodbyes to former president George H.W. Bush, whose life will be honored at a funeral service in Washington.
Briton says psychologically tortured in UAE detention
BY AFP
A British man convicted in the United Arab Emirates for spying said Wednesday he was psychologically tortured and that his captors asked him to turn double agent against the British government.
TECHNOLOGY
Russian tech giant Yandex unveils first smartphone
BY AFP
Russian internet giant Yandex on Wednesday launched its first ever smartphone in a highly anticipated move into hardware that builds on its popular service apps.
Bitcoin appears to be consolidating a bit below the $4,000 level
Merkel says German 'Mittelstand' mustn't fall behind in AI race
HeWhoCannot amed fears sap EU digital tax plans
SOCIAL MEDIA
Op-Ed: Are Google searches too ‘personal’?
BY PAUL WALLIS
“Personalization” of searches is common on Google, and you could also argue that it’s inevitable. The problem is that personalization also appears to deliver a lot of inconsistencies.
Italy's Salvini in trouble for tweet on 'Nigerian mafia arrests'
Australia set to pass sweeping cyber laws despite tech giant fears
Op-Ed: Analyzing the Facebook memes — As dumb as it looks
SCIENCE
Over 100 new exoplanets discovered
BY TIM SANDLE
Using a combination of space-based and ground-based telescopes, scientists have revealed more than 100 new exoplanets. The discovery may prove useful for the search for life elsewhere in the universe.
Schizophrenia symptoms alleviated in new model
Soyuz crew successfully docks at ISS — Met by jubilant astronauts
New NASA mission will create first 3-D map of world's forests
WORLD
HeWhoCannot amed asks OPEC not to cut production
BY AFPUS President Donald HeWhoCannot amed on Wednesday urged OPEC members not to slash production at their upcoming meeting, saying global oil prices should remain low.
Egyptian to face trial over hijacking plane diverted to Cyprus
'He thinks he's God': Macron's style fuels French protesters' ire
'Legal risk' in Brexit deal clause: attorney general
SPORTS
Healthcare leaks more of your data than hackers
BY TIM SANDLEEach week, it seems, a data breach news item hits the news. What might come as a surprise is that the biggest source of data leaks is not from hackers, but from healthcare providers, mostly due to unsecure systems.
Hegerberg says 'twerk' request doesn't overshadow historic Ballon d'Or
Review: Jordan Wilimovsky wins big at 2018 Winter National Championships SPECIAL
Review: Katie Ledecky — Queen of the 2018 Winter National Championships SPECIAL
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: This week’s releases make some unlikely combinations SPECIAL
BY SARAH GOPAULThis week’s releases include the second season of a formidable series; a holiday horror anthology; a racy comedy; an unfeasible operation; and a sci-fi terror tale.
Review: Adam Lambert spectacular at Cher tribute at Kennedy Center Honors SPECIAL
In its 40th year, Havana film fest a far cry from its heyday
High Valley talks ACM nod, Ricky Skaggs, new music, 2019 tour SPECIAL
BUSINESS
Alberta Premier Notley announces 8.7 percent oil production cut
BY KAREN GRAHAM
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has announced a temporary 8.7 percent oil production cut, or decrease of 325,000 barrels a day, in the production of raw crude oil and bitumen starting Jan. 1, 2019.
Takeda shareholders agree to $60 bn Shire acquisition
Cuba set to tighten screws on private sector
Five insurtech startups to watch out for in 2019
HEALTH
Nationwide beef recall grows to 12 million pounds over Salmonella
BY KAREN GRAHAM
Arizona-based meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. has recalled about 12 million pounds of non-intact, raw beef that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday morning.
Q&A: Helping to manage diabetes costs SPECIAL
Papua New Guinea scrambles to vaccinate as polio returns
Beware getting too stressed in the evening
POLITICS
French PM confirms fuel tax suspensions, calls for calm
BY AFP
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced Tuesday new concessions to "yellow vest" protesters, including the suspension for six months of planned tax increases raising the price of fuel.
Putin vows 'support' as Venezuela's Maduro seeks financial aid
China vows quick trade moves, HeWhoCannot amed upbeat
Moscow rejects 'groundless' US claim Russia breaching arms treaty
ENVIRONMENT
The Terminator insists US will help battle climate change
BY AFPGovernments must protect citizens from the killer effects of climate change, movie tough guy-turned-statesman Arnold Schwarzenegger told AFP, insisting the United States was committed to a greener future despite Donald HeWhoCannot amed reneging on the Paris agree...
Polish president says will defend coal mining industry
Carbon emissions to rise in rich nations — First time in 5 years
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin
LIFE
Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport to bear Pushkin's name
BY AFPMoscow's main Sheremetyevo airport will bear the name of Russia's greatest poet Alexander Pushkin, according to results of a nation-wide vote announced on Tuesday.A vote had been under way across the country to rename airports in dozens of cities.
Powerful 7.5 quake off New Caledonia triggers tsunami but no damage
Nationwide beef recall grows to 12 million pounds over Salmonella
Galapagos giant tortoise gene study hints at longevity secrets
LATEST NEWSTOP NEWS
Climate crusading schoolgirl pleads next generation's case
Over 100 new exoplanets discovered
Soyuz crew successfully docks at ISS — Met by jubilant astronauts
Review: Adam Lambert spectacular at Cher tribute at Kennedy Center Honors SPECIAL
Bitcoin appears to be consolidating a bit below the $4,000 level