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Did patient zero really catch new Chinese virus by eating infected bat soup? It’s actually perfectly possible

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Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer, based in London. He has a background in the life sciences, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Genetics A group of Chinese scientists today reported that... Read More

Mt Vesuvius victim’s brain ‘turned to glass’ as hundreds more baked to death – studies

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The devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD famously entombed nearby towns in ash, and new research has now...

The Conor comeback trail – Are Khabib, Masvidal & Mayweather next for McGregor’s ‘Multi-million Dollar Fight Club’?

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Conor McGregor announced his comeback in stunning fashion against Donald Cerrone in just 40 first-round seconds at UFC 246....

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Saudi Arabia denies Jeff Bezos phone hack, calls claim ‘absurd’

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Saudi Arabia has denied that Amazon CEOJeff Bezos‘ phone was hacked during a WhatsApp conversation withSaudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman,... Read More

Security leak or memory rescue? Find your saved passwords in any browser

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File photo. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) Remembering complicated passwords is a nightmare. That’s why saving passwords using your browser is so... Read More

Navy fast-tracks autonomous undersea drones able to find and explode enemy mines

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They lurk beneath the surface of the ocean with explosive power, often buried in the sea floor, denying enemies... Read More

Amazon asks court to pause Microsoft’s work on Pentagon’s JEDI contract

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The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France, November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol... Read More

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Defamation suit aims to stop Hillary and her ‘powerful elite friends’ from silencing patriotic Americans, Gabbard says

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Suing Hillary Clinton for defamation is necessary in order to keep the former first lady and her powerful allies... Read More

UPDATE 1-Union Pacific profit misses estimates as energy shipments fall

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FILE PHOTO: A Union Pacific rail car is parked at a Burlington National Santa Fe (BNSF) train yard in... Read More

METALS-Copper slides further as China virus fears grow

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(Updates with official prices) By Peter Hobson LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Copper prices fell to their lowest in... Read More

Freeport fourth-quarter profit falls on tax provision

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Jan 23 (Reuters) – Freeport-McMoRan, the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, reported a drop in quarterly profit on... Read More

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Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as world’s second most valuable carmaker

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(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has overtaken Germany’s Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) as the world’s second most valuable carmaker behind Japan’s Toyota (7203.T), as the meteoric rise in the U.S. electric vehicle maker’s shares reshuffles the global market. FILE PHOTO: A... Read More

Britain’s Morrisons axes 3,000 management jobs in stores shake-up

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LONDON (Reuters) – British supermarket group Morrisons (MRW.L) plans to cut 3,000 management jobs as part of a workforce...

China virus concerns, mixed earnings dampen Wall St mood

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(Reuters) – Wall Street was set to open lower on Thursday on rising worries over the coronavirus outbreak in...

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Victoria Derbyshire ‘absolutely devastated’ after her TV show is cut

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Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire has said she is “absolutely devastated” by the news her BBC Two show is ending. She... Read More

Victoria Derbyshire says ‘we don’t give up’ after her TV show is cut

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Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire has addressed the news that her show is coming off air by telling viewers “we don’t... Read More

Juice WRLD: Rapper died from accidental overdose of painkillers, coroner rules

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A medical examiner has ruled Juice WRLD died after an accidental overdose of powerful painkillers. The rapper – whose... Read More

Jessica Simpson reveals childhood sexual abuse

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US singer Jessica Simpson has revealed how being sexually assaulted as a child led to a reliance on drugs... Read More

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Coronavirus outbreak prompts China to restrict travel in additional cities: reports

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The Chinese government restricted travel in two cities near Wuhan– the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus— and suspended public transportation... Read More

Residents of China’s Wuhan rush to stock up as transport links severed

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BEIJING (Reuters) – Residents of China’s Wuhan scrambled to stock up on supplies on Thursday as authorities suspended transport... Read More

China locks down epicenter of virus outbreak; nearly 600 infected

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BEIJING (Reuters) – China is putting on lockdown a city of 11 million people considered the epicenter of a... Read More

One in four children ‘has too little sleep’

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One in four 11 to 15-year-olds in England have too little sleep, a World Health Organization study suggests. The... Read More

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CITIC Capital bidding for 22% McDonald’s China stake: chief

FILE PHOTO: CITIC Capital Holdings Limited Chairman and CEO Yichen Zhang attends the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, China January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (Reuters) – Chinese private equity firm CITIC Capital is actively bidding for a 22% stake in McDonald’s Corp’s (MCD.N) mainland China and [...]

Volkswagen CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault – CNBC

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses d [...]

United States cautions Britain over Huawei

DAVOS/LONDON (Reuters) – The United States cautioned Britain ahead of a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on what role Huawei will have in 5G telecommunications networks that Washington still had significant concerns about the Chinese telecoms behemoth. The logo of Huawei is seen in Davos, Sw [...]

The Conor comeback trail – Are Khabib, Masvidal & Mayweather next for McGregor’s ‘Multi-million Dollar Fight Club’?

Conor McGregor announced his comeback in stunning fashion against Donald Cerrone in just 40 first-round seconds at UFC 246. Will Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jorge Masvidal or floyd Mayweather be next on ‘The Notorious’ comeback trial. Prior to and following his TKO of veteran Cerrone, McGregor’s first in t [...]

‘Nobody is disrupting world trade more than Trump and the US,’ Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

US President Donald Trump complained this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the United States has not been “treated fairly” by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Professor Richard Wolff joins Boom Bust to discuss Trump’s comments, and what may be in store for Transatlantic relations. “ [...]

New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel dead construction worker’s legs seen dangling off collapsed building

The legs of a dead construction worker who died months ago when the Hard Rock Hotel collapsed in New Orleans’ French Quarter could be seen Wednesday dangling off an upper story of the partially destroyed building, after a red tarp covering the site shifted in heavy winds. SECOND ROUND OF EXPLOSIONS [...]

UPDATE 1-Union Pacific profit misses estimates as energy shipments fall

FILE PHOTO: A Union Pacific rail car is parked at a Burlington National Santa Fe (BNSF) train yard in Seattle, Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (Reuters) – U.S. railroad operator Union Pacific Corp (UNP.N) reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit, as freight volumes [...]

METALS-Copper slides further as China virus fears grow

(Updates with official prices) By Peter Hobson LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Copper prices fell to their lowest in six weeks on Thursday due to the potential impact of the deadly coronavirus outbreak on economic activity in China as the death toll rises. Other industrial metals also slipped, oil prices [...]

Freeport fourth-quarter profit falls on tax provision

Jan 23 (Reuters) – Freeport-McMoRan, the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, reported a drop in quarterly profit on Thursday, hit mainly by a tax provision and lower output from its Indonesian operations. Net income attributable to shareholders fell to $9 million, or less than a cent pe [...]

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GasLog Ltd. and GasLog Partners LP Announce Date for Fourth-Quarter 2019 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

Piraeus, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GasLog Ltd. (“GasLog”) (NYSE: GLOG) and GasLog Partners LP (“GasLog Partners” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: GLOP), today announced that their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019 will be released before the market opens on Thursday, February 6, 20 [...]

City of Madison, Wisconsin Approves Soul Source Purchase of Envision Solar EV ARC™ for Fleet Vehicles

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Envision Solar International, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVSI, EVSIW) (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading producer of unique and sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that on Janua [...]

Eolus Vind AB delårsrapport 1 september 2019 – 30 november 2019

Hässleholm den 23 januari 2020 Verksamhetsårets första period 1 september 2019 – 30 november 2019 Nettoomsättningen uppgick till 294,4 (107,8) MSEK. Rörelseresultatet uppgick till 52,2 (9,7) MSEK. Resultat före skatt uppgick till 37,5 (2,1) MSEK. Periodens resultat efter skatt uppgick till 42,1 (1,0 [...]

Barristers Predict an Uncertain Future for the Bar

Barristers Predict an Uncertain Future for the Bar Navigation Menu RealWire Limited Delivering Relevance, Releasing Influence Press Release New research by LexisNexis shows almost three-quarters of barristers are reporting growth in their practices; but further growth depends on the sector’s ability [...]

Nearly half of all British workers face money-related stress before payday

Nearly half of all British workers face money-related stress before payday Navigation Menu RealWire Limited Delivering Relevance, Releasing Influence Press Release 46% of Britons suffer money-related stress in the week leading up to payday Credit cards, overdrafts and payday loans common fallbacks O [...]

RiskIQ expands leadership team with appointment of Christophe Culine as CRO to fuel next stage of growth

RiskIQ expands leadership team with appointment of Christophe Culine as CRO to fuel next stage of growth Navigation Menu RealWire Limited Delivering Relevance, Releasing Influence Press Release January 14, 2020 — RiskIQ, the world leader in attack surface management, today announced the appointment [...]

Saudi Arabia denies Jeff Bezos phone hack, calls claim ‘absurd’

Saudi Arabia has denied that Amazon CEOJeff Bezos‘ phone was hacked during a WhatsApp conversation withSaudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling the claim “absurd.” The Saudi Embassy posted a tweet issuing the denial, adding that it wants an investigation on the matter so it can find the parties res [...]

Security leak or memory rescue? Find your saved passwords in any browser

File photo. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) Remembering complicated passwords is a nightmare. That’s why saving passwords using your browser is so tempting. But there are inherent risks. While you can see your saved passwords, so can anyone else with access to your system. No doubt, we’ve had a steady strea [...]

Navy fast-tracks autonomous undersea drones able to find and explode enemy mines

They lurk beneath the surface of the ocean with explosive power, often buried in the sea floor, denying enemies entry into combat-critical waterways. They can explode on impact or use sensor technologies for proximity detonation. They are shallow, and deep-water, open ocean weapons that are inexpens [...]

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Residents of China’s Wuhan rush to stock up as transport links severed

BEIJING (Reuters) – Residents of China’s Wuhan scrambled to stock up on supplies on Thursday as authorities suspended transport links in and out of the city in a bid to stop the spread of a new coronavirus that has raised fears of a global pandemic. FILE PHOTO: Staff members wearing masks monitor th [...]

China locks down epicenter of virus outbreak; nearly 600 infected

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is putting on lockdown a city of 11 million people considered the epicenter of a new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic. Health officials fear the transmission rate wi [...]

One in four children ‘has too little sleep’

One in four 11 to 15-year-olds in England have too little sleep, a World Health Organization study suggests. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children report questions 3,398 11, 13 and 15-year-olds every four years. And 27% now say they are too tired to concentrate on their lessons – 17% of 11-ye [...]

Scientists find toxic fungus near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Poison Fire Coral fungus is seen in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, in this undated picture obtained from social media. RAY PALMER /via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A highly poisonous fungus, with toxins that c [...]

Trump administration likely to announce details of biofuels deal by Friday: sources

(Reuters) – The Trump administration is expected to announce by Friday details of a U.S. biofuels policy deal to help farmers angry over waivers granted to refiners exempting them from using corn-based ethanol and other biofuels, four sources familiar with the matter said. The White House has held w [...]

Chevron aims to cut intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from production

(Reuters) – Chevron Corp (CVX.N) aims to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from its oil production by 5% to 10% over a seven-year period ending 2023 as part of an ongoing effort to combat global climate change, the U.S. energy major said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A Chevron gas station [...]