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Jean-Claude Juncker

How the EU Can Survive in a Geopolitical Age

For several decades, the EU has ignored power politics and concentrated on economic integration. But over the past fifteen years, as authoritarian regimes have come to power in many parts of the world and U.S. leadership has declined, geopolitics has come back with a vengeance. With its weak structures, EU…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Michelle Obama

President Trump hails Weinstein conviction as ‘victory’ for women

The movie mogul was convicted of sexual assault and of rape in the third degree.February 25, 2020, 5:36 PM5 min read Reacting to Harvey Weinstein's conviction on criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape charges, President Donald Trump hailed a New York jury's decision as a "great victory" for women and…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Seed Vault

‘Doomsday’ food vault in the Arctic to welcome one millionth crop seed variety

OSLO (Reuters) - A vault in the Arctic built to preserve seeds for rice, wheat and other food staples contains one million varieties with the addition on Tuesday of specimens grown by Cherokee Indians and the estate of Britain’s Prince Charles. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, built on a mountainside…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

VR

Relax your grip with these Oculus Touch hand straps and grips

Best Hand Straps for Oculus Quest Android Central 2020 Tired of maintaining a tight, rigid grip on your Oculus Touch controllers during VR sessions? Custom hand straps and grips keep your Touch controllers fixed in place even when you let them go, allowing for a more relaxed hold or firm…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Giphy

Jif and GIPHY team up on peanut butter that will show you how to say GIF correctly

Anyone who pronounces GIF with a soft G has at some point in their life been told that no, Jif is a brand of peanut butter. Well now, it's the team-up that the world has been waiting for. Jif and GIPHY are partnering up to settle the score on whether…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Paul Newman

Fashion and Furniture Companies Are Getting Cozier and Cozier

Jennifer Fisher with her CB2 line.Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer FisherStylist-turned-entrepreneur Jennifer Fisher is best known for her elegant fine jewelry staples, from charm necklaces to thick hoops that have been worn by just about every celebrity and Instagirl we can think of. Her namesake line was born out of a passion project…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

NOAA

Bizarre looking fish could help solve world hunger

A bizarre-looking fish could be the key to helping solve the world's hunger issue, according to a new study.Known as the Monkeyface Prickleback (scientific name: Cebidichthys violaceus), the fish has a digestive tract similar to humans, with both small and large intestines and an acidic stomach. It's also among the…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Hrant Dink

20 Outstanding Images, Nominees For 2020 World Press Photo Of The Year

Roadrunner Approaching the Border Wall: The wall along the US border with Mexico, championed by US ... President Donald Trump, runs through one of the most biologically rich and diverse regions of North America, disrupting animal corridors, their habitats and access to water and food. Photo: Alejandro Prieto, Mexico -…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Unwelcome Refugees

Clashes on Greek islands in protest against migrant camp…

* Greek islanders protest new migrant camps * Authorities will press ahead, says government * (Adds government spokesman comment, details) ATHENS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Clashes broke out on two Greek islands early on Tuesday between police and residents protesting the construction of migrant detention centres as the government vowed…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

Alibaba

Chinese scientists ‘develop an oral vaccine to beat coronavirus using baker’s yeast’

Chinese scientists claim they have developed an oral vaccine to beat coronavirus using baker's yeastThe news was announced by Professor Huang Jinhai from Tianjin University He has reportedly taken four doses of the drug without having side effectsBut the expert said the product was still 'far from' being sold on the marketIt…

bubmagFebruary 25, 2020

How the EU Can Survive in a Geopolitical Age

President Trump hails Weinstein conviction as ‘victory’ for women

‘Doomsday’ food vault in the Arctic to welcome one millionth crop seed variety

Relax your grip with these Oculus Touch hand straps and grips

Jif and GIPHY team up on peanut butter that will show you how to say GIF correctly

Fashion and Furniture Companies Are Getting Cozier and Cozier

Bizarre looking fish could help solve world hunger

20 Outstanding Images, Nominees For 2020 World Press Photo Of The Year

Clashes on Greek islands in protest against migrant camp…

Chinese scientists ‘develop an oral vaccine to beat coronavirus using baker’s yeast’

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