The Dutch security service advised the government Tuesday not to use technology from countries with active cyber-hacking campaigns against the Netherlands, such as China and Russia. The recommendation came as …
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Study: Prostate Cancer Death Rates Stabilizing
Death rates from prostate cancer — the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men — have stabilized or declined in dozens of countries since the turn of the century, the American …
your ads here!After the Moon in 2024, NASA Wants to Reach Mars by 2033
NASA has made it clear they want astronauts back on the Moon in 2024, and now, they are zeroing in on the Red Planet – the US space agency confirmed …
your ads here!US Health Officials Alarmed by Paralyzing Illness in Kids
One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping. It was the first sign of an unfolding nightmare. Three days later, Joey …
your ads here!Scam Ads Promoting Fake Tax Breaks Prosper on Facebook
Hundreds of ads on Facebook promised U.S. homeowners that they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed new solar-energy panels. There was just one catch: None of …
your ads here!Insecurity, Community Mistrust Stymie Efforts to Control DRC Ebola Epidemic
The World Health Organization says insecurity and community mistrust in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden North Kivu Province are major impediments to international health efforts to bring the deadly …
your ads here!Factbox: A look at NATO
NATO foreign ministers are gathering in Washington, D.C. this week to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. U.S. President Donald Trump has been critical of other …
your ads here!Meatless Burgers Go Mainstream
Vegetarian patties have long been available to Americans seeking healthier alternatives to hamburgers. Mainstream fast food chains also have been looking for healthier alternatives that would not compromise on flavor. …
your ads here!Facebook, Rights Groups Hit Out at Singapore’s Fake News Bill
Singapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in parliament on Monday, stoking fears from internet firms and human rights groups that it may give the government too much power and hinder …
your ads here!Your Body: The Network You Didn’t Know You Had
Networks like Bluetooth connect our devices easily and effortlessly. But the area that these portable networks cover is big enough to make them hackable. Now, a group of engineers from …
your ads here!Chinese Boxer Trounces Stereotypes, Depression to Become ‘Queen of the Ring’
Huang Wensi narrows her eyes and swings her fists towards her opponent, delivering a series of sharp punches before the referee finally separates the two, who have been dueling for …
your ads here!Australia Plans Balanced Annual Budget Ahead of Election
Australia’s treasurer said he will unveil the government’s first balanced annual budget plan in a decade days before general elections are called. The budget to be announced late Tuesday …
your ads here!Trump’s Threat to Close Border Stirs Fears of Economic Harm
President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the southern border raised fears Monday of dire economic consequences in the U.S. and an upheaval of daily life in a stretch of …
your ads here!New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan a First for US
New York will become the first U.S. city to impose congestion pricing, seen as a key weapon against global warming, following lawmakers’ approval on Monday of a state budget to …
your ads here!Rockefeller Foundation Moves Beyond Cities in Broader Resilience Push
The Rockefeller Foundation is changing the focus of its funding of projects to strengthen societies against modern pressures such as climate change, shifting away from preparing cities to a broader …
your ads here!Movie Theater Owners, Studios and Stars Convene at CinemaCon
The movie industry — everyone from the Hollywood studios that produce the films to the companies that make the screens, speakers and seats in theaters — are descending on Las …
your ads here!Facebook Removes Accounts Linked to Indian Political Parties, Pakistan’s Military
Anjana Pasricha contributed to this report. ISLAMABAD – Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts and pages linked to Indian political parties or the Pakistani military for what the company described …
your ads here!Facebook Reveals How it Ranks Items in The News Feed
Facebook is lifting the lid on the algorithm that decides which posts appear in its news feed, as part of a drive to be more transparent and offer greater control …
your ads here!Drudge Report: Mick Jagger to Undergo Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is to undergo heart valve replacement surgery this week in New York and is expected to a make a full recovery, U.S. website Drudge …
your ads here!TSA’s Social Media Highlight Weird Stuff in Travelers’ Bags
David Johnston stands over a table full of peculiar items confiscated at Dulles International Airport: a glittery clutch with brass knuckles as a clasp. A perfume bottle shaped like a …
your ads here!Kellogg Selling Keebler and Other Brands for $1.3 Billion
Kellogg is selling its iconic Keebler cookie brand and other sweet snacks businesses to Ferrero for $1.3 billion. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. says the brands in the deal …
your ads here!Rapper Nipsey Hussle Shot and Killed at 33
Nipsey Hussle, the skilled and respected rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut and was heavily respected in South Los Angeles where he grew up, …
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