Saudi Arabia will stage more than 5,000 shows, festivals and concerts in 2018, double the number of last year, as it tries to shake off its conservative image in a …
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Troubled Latvian Bank Faces ECB Deadline to Avoid Closure
The European Central Bank has set a deadline of Friday for Latvia’s third-largest bank to plug a financing hole, the country’s finance minister said, as the Baltic state faced its …
your ads here!Work on Afghan Section of TAPI Gas Pipeline to Begin Friday
Afghanistan will host leaders from Turkmenistan, Pakistan and India on Friday for the ground-breaking ceremony of the Afghan section of a much-delayed multi-billion dollar gas pipeline connecting the four nations. …
your ads here!Superagers’ Brains Offer Clues for Sharp Memory in old age
It’s pretty extraordinary for people in their 80s and 90s to keep the same sharp memory as someone several decades younger, and now scientists are peeking into the brains of …
your ads here!The Road to the Red Planet Runs Through Omani Desert
Under the bright sun of a remote desert in Oman, a group of astronauts and scientists is simulating Life on Mars. They hope their experiments today will pave the way …
your ads here!US Companies Urged to Issue ‘Clearer’ Cyber Risk Disclosures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday updated guidance to public companies on how and when they should disclose cybersecurity risks and breaches, including potential weaknesses that have not …
your ads here!Cigars, Pipes Tied to Same Risks as Cigarettes
Cigarettes are not the only type of tobacco products that can lead to premature death or fatalities from smoking-related cancers, a U.S. study confirms. While people who exclusively smoke cigarettes have twice …
your ads here!‘Get a Grip’ – Jennifer Lawrence Offended Over Plunging Dress Furor
Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday blasted a controversy over a photo of her wearing a plunging black dress outside on a cold London day as sexist, ridiculous and “not feminism.” The …
your ads here!Ivanka Trump to Attend Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in South Korea
Ivanka Trump is set to attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea on Sunday in the latest high-profile visit to Games which have been dominated by …
your ads here!Chef Jose Andres Writing Book on Hurricane Maria Relief Work
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is working on a book about his efforts to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Ecco told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it has acquired …
your ads here!European Space Probe Prepares to Sniff Martian Atmosphere
A European space probe has swung into position around Mars in preparation to analyze its atmosphere for possible signs of life. The European Space Agency said Wednesday its Trace Gas …
your ads here!US Panel Recommends New Adult Vaccine Against Hepatitis B
A federal advisory panel is recommending a new vaccine against hepatitis B. The vaccine called Heplisav-B was licensed in November and is the first new hepatitis B vaccine in …
your ads here!Bollywood Menstruation Movie Sparks Conversation on Taboo Subject
Drafting a menstrual hygiene program to be taught in schools in India’s western Maharashtra state posed a challenge: How to train teachers to become comfortable talking about a subject that …
your ads here!Vice President Brings Advisory Group to Kennedy Space Center
Vice President Mike Pence has brought a newly revived advisory group to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center for a rundown on how best to get Americans back to the moon, a …
your ads here!Drought Over: US Women Win 1st Olympic Cross-country Gold
The long Olympic drought is over for the United States in cross-country skiing. Jessica Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first Americans to win an Olympic gold medal in the …
your ads here!To Get a Ride, Uber Says Take a Walk
The latest variation of an Uber ride will require a short walk. In eight U.S. cities, the ride-hailing company is rolling out a service called “Express Pool,” which links riders …
your ads here!US Men’s Hockey Team Eliminated, Vonn Ends Olympic Ski Career with Bronze
The Czech Republic won a stunning 3-2 shootout victory over the United States in the men’s hockey quarterfinals match-up. Wednesday at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea. Petr …
your ads here!A Black Panther Themed Pop-Up bar Immerses Fans in Wakanda
A Black Panther themed pop-up bar in Washington, D.C., offers fans an interactive entrance into the make-believe land of Wakanda. The four-day event provided more than just a space for …
your ads here!Greenpeace Scientists on Fact-Finding Antarctic Mission
A group of scientists aboard a research vessel at the “bottom of the world” are examining the effects of climate change in Antarctica. The nonprofit, environmental watchdog group Greenpeace sent …
your ads here!Researchers Harness the Power of Algae to Generate Really Green Energy
Fuel made from plants like corn, soybeans, even algae have been around for decades. Now, researchers have developed an algae-powered fuel cell that is ,self-repairing, self-replicating, biodegradable and much more …
your ads here!Ursula K. Le Guin Wins Posthumous Prize for Essay Writing
The late Ursula K. Le Guin was among the recipients of literary honors presented Tuesday night by PEN America. The science fiction/fantasy author’s “No Time to Spare” won a $10,000 …
your ads here!S. Korea’s Cryptocurrency Industry Welcomes Regulator’s Dramatic Change of Heart
South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry is anticipating much better times as the market regulator changes tack from its tough stance on the virtual coin trade, promising instead to help promote blockchain …
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