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Korean War

Queen Letizia exudes elegance in a pastel floral dress in Seoul

Queen Letizia of Spain cut a sophisticated figure as she joined her husband King Felipe for a gala in Seoul. The Spanish royal, 46, turned heads in a pastel floral dress with a sheer panel at the neckline while attending the dinner, hosted by South Korean P…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Air Pollution

California sued by Trump administration over climate pact with Quebec – Global News

The United States on Wednesday sued California and other state entities for entering a climate agreement with a Canadian province, saying the state had no right to conduct foreign policy, in the latest feud between the Trump administration and the state. “Th…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Climate Change

Trump Administration Sues California for Daring to Address Climate Change

The Trump administration continued its twin, often intertwined wars against California and the climate on Tuesday, suing the state for participating in a program to reduce its carbon pollution. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is arguing that the states cap-a…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Recycling

The battle to break plastic’s bonds

Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption The new process turns polyethylene into motor oil When Kenneth Poeppelmeier opened the reactor vessel in his lab and saw liquid, he said it was a real "eureka moment". "All of us were so excited," he told BBC News.…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Panda

Researchers Uncover Aye-Aye’s Hidden Sixth Digit

The world’s weirdest primate just got weirder. Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered an extra finger on the outlandish-looking aye-aye. Small “pseudothumbs,” complete with their own fingerprints, may help the animals grip branches…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Blockchain

Ready to make career moves? Start with access to 1,000+ courses for $59

Whether you love or loathe your job, one thing is for sure: Continuous growth is a requirement. If you enjoy your job and want to keep it, you need to focus on expanding your mind and skill set to remain competitive. If you hate it, you need to expand your…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

eSports

These aspiring Overwatch pros were tested by the Contenders gauntlet

This past weekend marked the end of the first-ever Overwatch Contenders Gauntlet tournament ... and showcased the next chapter in professional Overwatch. Overwatch Contenders is a seasonal league where promising talents can compete and hone their skills. Thi…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Jamal Khashoggi

“It’s A Sad Day For Human Rights” — Washington Post Slammed For Its Latest Columnist Hire

Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last year. His old employer is now under fire ... for hiring someone who worked for a surveillance company linked to spyware attacks on associates of Khashoggi. MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH/AFP/Getty Images T…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Paris

EU considers Brexit delay; Johnson says that would lead to election

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU leaders considered on Wednesday whether to give Britain a three-month Brexit extension, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that if they do so he would call an election by Christmas. Britain appears closer than ever to resolving it…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Scotland

England’s NHS ‘on the verge’ of cystic fibrosis deal with Vertex, chief exec says

Vertex and British health authorities have been stuck in cystic fibrosis (CF) drug pricing negotiations for years, but now those talks may finally yield a deal. National Health Service (NHS) chief executive Simon Stevens said at a committee hearing his agen…

bubmagOctober 23, 2019

Queen Letizia exudes elegance in a pastel floral dress in Seoul

California sued by Trump administration over climate pact with Quebec – Global News

Trump Administration Sues California for Daring to Address Climate Change

The battle to break plastic’s bonds

Researchers Uncover Aye-Aye’s Hidden Sixth Digit

Ready to make career moves? Start with access to 1,000+ courses for $59

These aspiring Overwatch pros were tested by the Contenders gauntlet

“It’s A Sad Day For Human Rights” — Washington Post Slammed For Its Latest Columnist Hire

EU considers Brexit delay; Johnson says that would lead to election

England’s NHS ‘on the verge’ of cystic fibrosis deal with Vertex, chief exec says

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