Two weeks of climate talks organized by the United Nations ended Thursday as countries failed to resolve differences about implementing the Paris climate accord. The negotiations will resume in Bangkok …
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Even Young Men Who Smoke Have Increased Stroke Risk
Young men who smoke are more likely to have a stroke before age 50 than their peers who avoid tobacco, a small study suggests. Smoking has long been linked to …
your ads here!Mexico Says Time Running Out for Quick NAFTA Deal; Canada Upbeat
Mexico on Thursday indicated time was running out to see whether NAFTA nations could agree a new deal in the short term while Canada struck a upbeat tone, saying top-level …
your ads here!Italian Researchers Develop Lighter, Cheaper Robotic Hand
Italian researchers on Thursday unveiled a new robotic hand they say allows users to grip objects more naturally and featuring a design that will lower the price significantly. The Hennes …
your ads here!Dr. Dre Loses Trademark Claim Against ‘Dr. Drai’
Dr. Dre has lost his trademark fight against Dr. Drai. The rapper, whose real name is Andre Young, objected to the trademark application of a Pennsylvania gynecologist whose nickname is …
your ads here!People, Power Costs Keep Indoor Farming Down to Earth
There’s a budding industry that’s trying to solve the problem of the limp lettuce and tasteless tomatoes in America’s supermarkets. It’s full of technologists who grow crops in buildings instead …
your ads here!Spotify Cuts R. Kelly Music From Playlists, Cites Policy
Spotify has removed R. Kelly’s music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct. A spokesperson on Thursday says Kelly’s music is no longer available …
your ads here!Mayo Clinic Researchers Experiment with Age-Delaying Drugs
The Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon never found the Fountain of Youth, a magical water source supposedly capable of reversing the aging process. But scientists at the Mayo Clinic in …
your ads here!DRC Confirms Ebola Outbreak Near Border
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak announced this week. At least two people are confirmed to have died of Ebola …
your ads here!A New Silicon Valley is Sprouting in Middle America
Kavitha Kamalbabu needed a break. She had raised her two children and the youngest was now in kindergarten. It was time to turn attention to her career. The 36-year-old wanted …
your ads here!Virginia Woman Breaks Glass Ceiling with Wood
Virginia Wallen is a wife, a mother of three, and a woodworker. She achieved what she has never imagined she would — turning her carpentry hobby into a business. The …
your ads here!Female Woodworker Carves a Space for Women in Carpentry
Virginia Wallen is a wife, a mother of three, and a woodworker. She achieved what she has never imagined she would — turning her carpentry hobby into a business. And …
your ads here!Syrian Refugees Showcase Innovation Ideas
No matter where they live, young people are capable of coming up with fresh ideas about how to improve life in their communities. At a recent exhibition, held in the …
your ads here!Energy Stocks Jump on Wall Street After US Quits Iran Deal
Wall Street surged on Wednesday as surging oil prices boosted energy stocks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision the previous day to quit a nuclear agreement with Iran. Gains were broad and volume …
your ads here!Google Suspends Advertising Related to Irish Abortion Referendum
Google is suspending all advertising connected to Ireland’s abortion referendum as part of moves to protect “election integrity,” the company announced Wednesday. The move came a day after Facebook banned …
your ads here!Hedge Fund Founder Charged with Mismarking Securities
A New York hedge fund founder was arrested Wednesday on charges that he exaggerated his company’s performance by over $200 million to impress and preserve investors. Anilesh Ahuja, 49, of …
your ads here!OPEC Source: Saudi Arabia Will Not Act Alone to Fill Any Iran Oil Shortfall
Saudi Arabia is monitoring the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal on oil supplies and is ready to offset any shortage but it will not act …
your ads here!US Producer Prices Rise Slightly After Recent Solid Gains
U.S. producer prices barely rose in April after strong gains in the first quarter, held back by a moderation in the cost of services such as hotel accommodation and healthcare, …
your ads here!Amazon Rolls Out Model ‘Smart’ Homes for US Shoppers to Try Out Alexa
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it has set up model “smart” homes across the United States for shoppers to experience what it’s like for voice aide Alexa to dim the …
your ads here!New Shoppers Can Try Alexa in Amazon Model ‘Smart’ Homes
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it has set up model “smart” homes across the United States for shoppers to experience what it’s like for voice aide Alexa to dim the …
your ads here!Lego Builds Miniature Windsor Castle to Celebrate Royal Wedding
Attraction park Legoland has unveiled a miniature model of this month’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor castle, built by a team of 11 model-makers who …
your ads here!Oscar-Winning Iranian Urges Tehran: Let Banned Director Go to Cannes
The double-Oscar winning filmmaker who opened the Cannes Film Festival has made a last-minute plea to Iran to let a fellow Iranian director – who is officially banned from working …
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