U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed concern over Chinese activities on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, calling them troubling trends. He spoke Thursday in Thailand’s capital with his counterparts from countries through which the river flows, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Pompeo’s concerns include the building of upstream dams, plans to […]
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It’s the first preseason NFL game, which means most starters get to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, then watch the youngsters go at it. So if you’re looking for any likely regulars on the field Thursday night for the Falcons and Broncos, focus on the offensive lines. Denver’s new coach, Vic Fangio, will
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If you watched the Democratic debates on Tuesday and Wednesday, you saw what was, for the most part, a substantive discussion of important issues like health care, immigration and criminal justice. But if you also sneaked a peak at Twitter after Marianne Williamson spoke of “dark psychic forces” or Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gave a shout-out
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As the number of newspapers in the United States continues to dwindle, small communities are suffering the biggest blow. When hometown papers shutter, the news they once covered — school board updates, city government scandals, high school sports games — often gets lost in a void. Their role as a community connector also ceases to
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Image copyright Getty Images Sales of the cannabis extract cannabidiol (CBD) have roughly doubled over the past two years in the UK. But some are concerned that CBD products are not all they claim to be. Alongside reputable sellers, the rapid growth of the industry has attracted “CBD cowboys” – opportunists trying to make a
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The BBC’s iPlayer now has permission to routinely keep shows available for a year rather than just 30 days, after Ofcom said it could expand its service. Some shows will be available for even longer, the broadcasting watchdog said. Ofcom said “the BBC’s proposed changes to BBC iPlayer could deliver significant public value over time”.
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Image copyright Getty Images The Bank of England has cut its forecasts for UK growth over the next two years. It came as policymakers warned that a no-deal Brexit would hit the economy and trigger a further drop in the value of the pound. The Bank left interest rates unchanged at 0.75% against a backdrop
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The southern coast of Athens, a 35-mile stretch of pine-speckled beachfront, is gaining in popularity for travelers keen on exploring the ruins in the city’s historic center, and then ditching the urban sprawl (it’s a mere 25-minute drive from the Acropolis) for the charms of the Aegean Sea. The ambience of this coastal hideaway, known
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Back with the team he helped to an NL Central title a year ago, Jordan Lyles certainly looked a lot more comfortable in his return to the Brewers than he did the previous two months in Pittsburgh. Now, he’s hoping to pitch Milwaukee back into the postseason. Lorenzo Cain hit a leadoff homer and Lyles
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The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it was taking steps to make it easier to import less expensive prescription drugs from other countries, particularly Canada. The move has long been supported by progressives but has encountered fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry. The proposal would permit pilot programs developed by states, pharmacies or drug
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