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Evacuations ordered as California wildfires destroys buildings   Authorities ordered the evacuations of over 2,000 residents. The fire has scorched 3,000 acres and threatened 600 buildings. The Pawnee fire is one of several wildfires burning in...

The secret memo to Raúl Castro   “We have managed to control the nation with the largest oil reserves on the planet without firing a single shot and without openly involving our armed forces. And we...

Traditional watchmakers have a secret weapon to use against smartwatches Interview with: Soren J Petersen, CEO, Urban Jürgensen   High-tech features will always challenge traditional craftsmanship, but they can never replace it. The smartwatch is the latest hurdle...

Democratizing Artificial Intelligence Maciej Kuziemski Twitter: @kuziemsky OXFORD – Artificial Intelligence is the next technological frontier, and it has the potential to make or break the world order. The AI revolution could pull the “bottom billion”...

Read in Spanish Message to the OAS Urgently needed:  An Organization of Democratic American States, ODAS The Venezuelan tragedy continues marching towards civil war under the impotent eyes of the OAS. Yesterday a group of irresponsible governments:...

 How one Swiss company is revolutionising the guitar Electric guitars have been made in the same basic way for decades. European CEO spoke to Pirmin Giger and Silvan Küng about how they’re changing the game. Of...

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies {Girl Scout Copycat}   These Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies are a copycat version of the popular Girl Scout cookies. Easy to make and so delicious! Girl Scout cookies are a favourite of everyone,...

Evidence Found for a New Fundamental Particle Natalie Wolchover   An experiment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago has detected far more electron neutrinos than predicted — a possible harbinger of a revolutionary new elementary...

Natural Beauty Care By: Ellen Biddle   Leer en Español Διαβάστε στα Ελληνικά   Everybody longs for that healthy glow, for sparkling eyes and shiny hair that bounces with every step. Millions of dollars are spent every year in beauty...

Genetic tests reveal tragic reality of Atacama 'alien' skeleton Ian Sample Science editor   Mummified remains from Chilean ghost town revealed to be baby girl with malformations so bizarre they led to speculation over alien life. ...

Friends, Romans, naked wolf-men ... why an ancient festival is still controversial Krešimir Vuković   The annual Lupercalia festival turned society upside down – and the location of its starting point is still hotly debated. ...

Find a Weight Loss Program That Works For You By: Philip Nicosia Millions of people struggle with weight issues every year-and despite claims that a wonder diet can "work for everybody", the fact is that each...

Top Ecuador court upholds $9 billion ruling against Chevron   The ruling is largely symbolic as Chevron no longer operates in the South American country, meaning that Ecuador's government will have to pursue assets owned by...

Fear as South Africa meat recall over listeria spreads     The outbreak that claimed the lives of 180 people is the worst outbreak ever recorded globally. Several countries have banned imports of processed meat from South...

IMF projects Venezuela inflation will hit 1,000,000 percent in 2018   The South American nation’s economy has been steadily collapsing since the crash of oil prices in 2014 left it unable to maintain a socialist system...

How can I invest in bitcoin? Jack Schofield   Andy wants to know how to invest a few hundred pounds in bitcoin. It’s not hard to buy bitcoins, but whether they are an investment or a gamble...

Puerto Rican Newspaper Cans Popular Comic Strip, Raising Concerns Over Censorship Ángel Carrión   For Puerto Rican Congresswoman María Milagros “Tata” Charbonier, comic strips are no laughing matter. On July 11, the celebrated local comic strip Pepito made light...

Pets in China get a dose of acupuncture A rising number of pet owners in China are turning to alternative therapy and Chinese medicine to cure their animals' ailments. Pet owners in China are turning to acupuncture to help...

Indian government argues Rohingya refugees linked with Pakistani militias   India's top court is hearing an appeal lodged on behalf of Rohingya against the Hindu nationalist government's plan to deport refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar. An...

Amazon Go: convenience and concern at new checkout-free corner shop Mark Harris in Seattle   All around me in this Seattle corner shop, people are grabbing items off the shelves, shoving them into bags or pockets,...

7 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Medical Billing Services by Harris Dale   Staff feeling overwhelmed? Spending too much time re-filing rejected claims? Don’t feel like you’re getting paid appropriately for the medical services you provide? It may...

Europe’s abandoned mansions will take your breath away Author: Harriet King   Increasing numbers of Europeans are fleeing the country life to earn a living in towns and cities, leaving opulent properties empty to decay. With time...

Revisiting Mashal Khan's family a year after his lynching Nazar ul Islam   The young Pakistani student's murder by a mob on a university campus was another "blasphemy killing," one of the dozens since the 90s. A...

Prince William starts historic royal visit to Israel and Palestine   During his landmark visit, William, the 36-year-old grandson of Queen Elizabeth and second in line to the throne, will see religious sites and meet Israeli...