Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Google’s deal with Ascension, a major health firm, has attracted criticism from some Google is to be investigated over how it is accessing US patient data via a major health firm, the Wall Street Journal reports. An office of the US Department of Health and Human Services will examine […]
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SAN NICOLÁS, Mexico — A mystery lies behind the origin of the distinctive forms depicted in the elaborate embroidery stitched in San Nicolás, a pinprick of a mountain village in the central Mexican highlands. But to Glafira Candelaria José, who has sewn those images all her life, there can be only one source. “Diosito,” said
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James Wiseman has one more game before heading back to court with his attorneys as they take on the NCAA in a high-stakes battle to keep the 7-foot-1 freshman playing in what could be his only year with the Memphis Tigers, one that could prove costly for the university. The nation’s top-rated recruit has been
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The shadow health secretary says Conservative claims that the NHS would switch to a four day week under a Labour government are “nonsense.” Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Jonathan Ashworth said Labour are promising £6bn on top of what the government announced last year. Mr Ashworth said: “John McDonnell wants to set up a commission to
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The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s and climate-damaging emissions will keep climbing until at least 2040 By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press November 13, 2019, 12:08 PM 4 min read The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s, with climate-damaging emissions climbing until at least 2040
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The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the pollutant nitrogen oxide November 13, 2019, 11:47 AM 1 min read The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the
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Actor Kristen Bell joined “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon to belt out the biggest songs from Disney’s films on Tuesday. And, yes, of course they ended with a rousing rendition of “Let It Go” from “Frozen.” Bell voices Elsa’s sister Anna in the film. Elsewhere on the show, Bell revealed her proudest moment of
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Donald Trump is greeted warmly at the Economic Club of New York By the reckoning of most economists, Donald Trump is engaged in a risky game, as he courts trade fights around the world, undermines the US central bank and runs up the national debt. None of that seems
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Scientists are looking at what would happen if we were to dig up the ocean floor for metals. They’re particularly interested in cobalt, which is a prime ingredient of the rechargeable batteries found in phones and electric cars. As more and more of us choose to move away from fossil fuels, the demand for cobalt
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ROME — The mayor of Venice, who said that the city “was on its knees,” has called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the highest in 50 years. Outdoor restaurant tables and chairs could be seen
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