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An 8-year-old Guatemalan boy dies in U.S. immigration custody. The standoff over the border wall continues
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Senate passes lame duck fisheries bill
The United States Senate on December 17 passed S. 1520, “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management ActGreen Infrastructure Partnerships Focus on Local Companies
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Co Down mum of premature twins uses wedding dress business to raise charity
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POLITICO Playbook: Shutdown standoff continues (Politico)
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The Hayride
REPOST: The Key To Louisiana Electoral Politics Is The 45-15-30-10 Rule
Repost: This post originally appeared at The Hayride on De. 5, 2018 Since this is 2019 LouisianaBATISTE: Draining The City Park Lagoon
Those unhappy with City Park allowing the removal of the magnificent G.T. Beauregard monument may be happyClassic: Rand Paul Delivers Annual Festivus Airing Of Grievances
Republican Sen. Rand Paul created a tradition that has become a favorite among followers over the holidays.
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Study explores media coverage of pipeline controversies
Supporters of fossil fuel infrastructure projects position themselves as friends of working people, framingStudy highlights ‘uncomfortable truth’ about racism in the job market
"Racialized workers in Ontario are significantly more likely to be concentrated in low-wage jobs andUploading the subway will not help Toronto commuters
The Ontario government is planning to upload Toronto’s subway, claiming it will allow for the rapid
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News24.com | Activists make marathon march to the Union Buildings
A group of about 40 people led by #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile is marching from Isandlwana inNews24.com | Fire rages out of control near Hermanus
Firefighters from the Overstrand Municipality have spent the last 24 hours fighting an out of control fireSport24.co.za | Dale Steyn: The free spirit who became a Proteas great
Dale Steyn will go down in history as one of the greatest bowlers cricket has ever seen, writes Lloyd
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News24.com | Young South Africans must explore the world with correct
The recent return of young South Africans detained in China must send a warning that they must research andNews24.com | Burundi's president Nkurunziza no longer considers Rwanda
It is important to find ways to prevent the eruption of a possible open conflict between Rwanda and BurundiNews24.com | Defend humanity, reject migration policies that kill
Many people across the world are taking a stand for humane migration policies. We've seen people
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As Democratic Republic of Congo hurtles toward Sunday's already troubled election, the opposition haveNews24.com | Libya in chaos since 2011 overthrow of Gaddafi
Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with two rivalNews24.com | UPDATE: Clashes erupt as Sudanese march on presidential palace
Video clips posted online show police in Sudan using tear gas and firing in the air to disperse thousands
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Independent Education: the crisis and the crossroad
by Jon Rappoport December 25, 2018 (To join our email list, click here.) A hundred fifty years ago, atThe individual vs. group mind control
by Jon Rappoport December 24, 2018 (To join our email list, click here.) “The individual sees how a machineHow Exit From The Matrix could change your life
by Jon Rappoport October 23, 2018 Inside the psyche of the individual, something is going on. Something
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Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat
PDSA cites previous case study in which dogs almost died.Hundreds of sexual harassment complaints made against policemen in UK
The Guardian newspaper said a fraction of the cases led to dismissal.10 injured as quake from Mount Etna jolts Sicily
The quake was part of a series of some 1,000 tremors.
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Five arrested in Christmas Day clampdown on illegally operated vehicles in
Five people have been arrested following a garda operation in Dublin targetting illegally operatedGardaí investigating death of man, 25, in Mayo
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in Mayo.Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip to support lifeboat crews
The fundraiser sees revellers defy cold weather to take to the sea.
U.S. NRC Blog
NRC Continues to Respond to Irma
Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the pointUpdate: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma
UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in AtlantaAn Open Forum Now Available
The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you
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ESA probe beams unveils Mars landscape shaped by water, wind and ice
Mars is a planet of two halves. In places, the northern hemisphere of the planet sits a full few kilometresNasa spacecraft makes closest approach to sun
It will keep getting closer to the sun until it flies through the corona, or outer atmosphere, for the
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Image of the Day
Merry Christmas from the International Space Station! NASA astronaut Anne McClain beamed home this photo ofIn Space, Astronaut Anne McClain Draws on Rugby, US Army Experience for
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SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk says a redesigned test vehicle for the company's next-generation
TASS
Russian Anti-Doping Agency sets aim of collecting 11,000 doping samples
Some 9,000 samles were planned for 2018, RUSADA reportsRussia tests Avangard hypersonic system on Putin's orders
The test was successful, according to Vladimir Putin
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FDA Announces Safety Monitoring for Essure
The FDA is implementing a number of steps for long-term safety monitoring of the permanent birth controlMad Cow Disease Diagnosed in Tennessee Man
A 32-year-old Tennessee man has been diagnosed with the rare human form of mad cow disease, also known asRuth Bader Ginsburg Has Surgery for Lung Cancer
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WhoWhatWhy
Fallen Through the Cracks: 2018 Stories Worthy of Your Attention
WhoWhatWhy gave you plenty of coverage in 2018, but here’s some stories we feel deserve another look. TheMagical Gifts That Can Change Your Life
Surprise a loved one with a unique life-changing gift: a job resumé done by a super headhunter. Or, oneAvoid Gaining Weight This Holiday — Do the Cooking
How to not pack on those pesky pie pounds? Get involved with the planning and organizing — that’s sure to
World: BreakingNews.ie
Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat
PDSA cites previous case study in which dogs almost died.Hundreds of sexual harassment complaints made against policemen in UK
The Guardian newspaper said a fraction of the cases led to dismissal.10 injured as quake from Mount Etna jolts Sicily
The quake was part of a series of some 1,000 tremors.
Ireland: BreakingNews.ie
Five arrested in Christmas Day clampdown on illegally operated vehicles in
Five people have been arrested following a garda operation in Dublin targetting illegally operatedGardaí investigating death of man, 25, in Mayo
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in Mayo.Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip to support lifeboat crews
The fundraiser sees revellers defy cold weather to take to the sea.
U.S. NRC Blog
NRC Continues to Respond to Irma
Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the pointUpdate: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma
UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in AtlantaAn Open Forum Now Available
The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you
Times of India
Science News - Times of India
ESA probe beams unveils Mars landscape shaped by water, wind and ice
Mars is a planet of two halves. In places, the northern hemisphere of the planet sits a full few kilometresNasa spacecraft makes closest approach to sun
It will keep getting closer to the sun until it flies through the corona, or outer atmosphere, for the
Space.com
Image of the Day
Merry Christmas from the International Space Station! NASA astronaut Anne McClain beamed home this photo ofIn Space, Astronaut Anne McClain Draws on Rugby, US Army Experience for
While every astronaut is scary-busy, NASA astronaut Anne McClain stands out in a crowded field for herElon Musk Teases New Details About SpaceX's Redesigned Next-Generation
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk says a redesigned test vehicle for the company's next-generation
TASS
Russian Anti-Doping Agency sets aim of collecting 11,000 doping samples
Some 9,000 samles were planned for 2018, RUSADA reportsRussia tests Avangard hypersonic system on Putin's orders
The test was successful, according to Vladimir Putin
WebMD Health
FDA Announces Safety Monitoring for Essure
The FDA is implementing a number of steps for long-term safety monitoring of the permanent birth controlMad Cow Disease Diagnosed in Tennessee Man
A 32-year-old Tennessee man has been diagnosed with the rare human form of mad cow disease, also known asRuth Bader Ginsburg Has Surgery for Lung Cancer
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for early stage lung cancer at Memorial Sloan
WhoWhatWhy
Fallen Through the Cracks: 2018 Stories Worthy of Your Attention
WhoWhatWhy gave you plenty of coverage in 2018, but here’s some stories we feel deserve another look. TheMagical Gifts That Can Change Your Life
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Science Blog
Clean Air Adventure Series encore: Provo, Utah
It was during the late spring of 1986, and I was on a mission. More precisely, I was in the latter part ofHow guinea pig fathers pass on adaptive responses to environmental changes
Adaptations to environmental change are the most important asset for the persistence of any plant or animalSustainable ‘plastics’ are on the horizon
A new Tel Aviv University study describes a process to make bioplastic polymers that don’t require
Raw Story
Watch: The 10 best SNL political sketches of 2018
From Baldwin's iconic portrayal of Trump to Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro reenacting "Meet theBritain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
Britain has commissioned an independent review into the persecution of Christians to find practical stepsGuatemalan girl’s Christmas funeral too much for grieving mother
A crowd of mourners said goodbye to the 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl who died in U.S. custody this
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Gill Jolly joins Forum of Chief Science Advisors
GNS Science is delighted that Dr Gill Jolly has been invited to join the Forum of Chief Science AdvisorsNIWA scientist throws light on the Red Zone
Christchurch’s Red Zone is to be the focal point of a scientific experiment involving street lights andResearchers to lead Resilience to Nature’s Challenges
Congratulations to the researchers selected to lead science programmes in the second phase of Resilience to
The Science of Doom
#CaliforniaKnew
Recent reports have shown that California knew about the threat of climate change decades ago. No one couldModels, On – and Off – the Catwalk – Part Eight – Time-Step and Noise
In Part Seven – Resolution & Convection we looked at some examples of how model resolution and domainClouds and Water Vapor – Part Eleven – Ceppi et al & Zelinka et al
A couple of recent articles covered ground related to clouds, but under Models –Models, On – and Off
Searchlight
Cambridge dons revolt over ‘racist’ fellow’s role
More than 200 academics have signed a letter accusing a controversial scholar of “racist pseudoscienceUnite against Tommy Robinson’s hate march
Stand Up To Racism calls upon anti-fascists to oppose Tommy Robinson’s and Gerard Batten’s ‘Brexit crisis’Holocaust denial industry loses one of its chief proponents
A long planned trip to the UK by one of the world’s leading Holocaust deniers ended in chaos. And the very
Seeing the Forest
Holiday Card From The Johnsons
Happy Holidays from the Johnsons: That’s our dog Paddington. Scrooge, the ghost of Christmas present&Short Video Showing Trump Inspiring Violence … And What Happened
“Right Wing Watch reports on the extreme rhetoric and activities of key right-wing figures andOrigins And Use Of Fake News
Strategic bullshit with one goal: “No one is able to come to sensible conclusions.”
The Slog.
Yule be sorry…..
I was going to post this piece on Christmas Day, but I thought that would be rather too spoilsport, evenThe final pre-Christmas report from our Slog hackette on the spot, Eve de
It is my very happy duty to report to you all that – despite last minute stalling by by theBrief Encounters: beware the drones of Brexit
Along a narrow lane one Spring Sunday, two blokes who’ve been staying overnight at a house party are
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Israeli War Planes Attack Damascus Arms Depot And Other Targets, Syrian
Israeli War Planes Attack Damascus Arms Depot And Other Targets, Syrian State Media Claims by httpsHo Ho!… Washington Bears Gifts for Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime
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Opinion | The Robots Have Descended on Trump Country – The New York Times
The growing use of work robots and the deployment of artificial intelligence have been most disruptive inGermany urges France to turn UN seat into EU one – TheLocal.de
“I realise this will take some convincing in Paris but it would be a bold and smart goal,”Why Sweden’s cashless society is no longer a utopia | World Economic Forum
The Swedish retail payment market is rapidly moving away from using cash. The outstanding value of cash in
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By Ron Ridenour Q: You wrote the book, The Peace Dividend: the most controversial proposal in the
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Officer killed by impaired driver on Christmas Eve
While pulling over a pickup truck in Kentucky, detective Deidre Mengedoht was hit by a different truck, whose driver was allegedly under the influence. 'This is a tragic, tragic day' »
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The Truth is Where?
This snooper’s charter makes George Orwell look lacking in vision.
By Heather Brooke – Sunday 8th November 2015. Find Article Here:- When the Home Office andBy inflating Islamic extremism, David Cameron has lost sight of what really
By George Monbiot Tuesday 21st July 2015. Find Article Here:- The real ‘struggle of our generation’ is notSunscreen contributing to decline of coral reefs, study shows.
Posted Wednesday 21st October 2015. Find Article Here:- UV filtering chemical is killing off baby coral
Universe Today
Top Astronomy Events For 2019
You might've heard the news. We wrote a book this past year: The Universe Today's Ultimate Guide toWeekly Space Hangout: Dec 26, 2018 The Year in Review
Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) DrThis Crater on Mars Traps the Cold, and Remains Filled With Ice, All Year
Just in time for the holidays, the ESO's Mars Express mission revealed a breathtaking image of a
War Is Boring
The United States Quitting Syria Could Mean a Little Less War in the World
It’s rare when you can get hawkish Republican senators, media liberals, Islamic extremists, neoconservativeJim Mattis insta a la Armada estadounidense a actuar de forma impredecible
Bueno, hay una razón por la que se le apoda «Caos». En abril de 2018 el Ministro de Defensa estadounidenseNazi Commando Otto Skorzeny Continued His Life of Intrigue After the War
Otto Skorzeny was Nazi Germany’s most notorious commando. His missions included rescuing Italian dictator
Whistleblower Protection Blog
DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries Hit Ten Year Low
Despite Slowdown in Prosecution, Whistleblowers Continue to Play the Critical Role in Detecting Fraud. InFinding Fault In Forensic Fraud Cases
In a new Trailblazers podcast episode titled Forensics: Who’s on the case, Walter Isaacson delves deep intoNWC Meets with SEC to Strongly Oppose “Caps” on SEC Whistleblower Rewards
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) Executive Director Stephen M. Kohn