Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Men are responsible for a third of cases of couples with infertility problems Newborn boys weighing less than 3kg (6lb 10oz) could be at greater risk of infertility when they become adults, a Danish study suggests. By their early 30s, 8.3% of men who were small at birth had […]
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In a galaxy far, far away the “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” press tour is going well. But here on Earth, the cast and crew have experienced a few hiccups while ushering the final film of the Skywalker saga into theaters later this month ― be it director J.J. Abrams’ perceived slight at the
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Image copyright AFP The pound surged against the dollar after exit polls suggested the Conservative Party was on course for a comfortable general election victory. Sterling gained 3% to $1.35 – its highest level since May last year – on hopes that a big majority would remove uncertainty over Brexit. The pound also jumped to
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Tim Thomas says he couldn’t watch hockey for years after retiring as a result of concussions damaging his brain By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer December 12, 2019, 10:03 PM 2 min read WASHINGTON — Former NHL goaltender Tim Thomas said Thursday that his post-concussion syndrome symptoms were so severe that he couldn’t make basic
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“But I will be relentless in opposing Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, to violate the sovereignty of Ukraine and Georgia, and to engage in the malign behavior that has reduced our relationship to such a low level of trust,” Mr. Sullivan said, according to his testimony. During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Sullivan also
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The federal labor board handed McDonald’s a major victory on Thursday, ordering a judge to approve a proposed settlement between the company and the government that the judge had previously rejected. Had the case, which was initiated during the Obama administration, been litigated further, it could have threatened the franchise business model by putting parent
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New enrollments in California’s state-run health insurance marketplace are up 16% compared to last year By ADAM BEAM Associated Press December 12, 2019, 10:02 PM 3 min read SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 130,000 people have purchased health insurance through California’s state-run marketplace for the first time, a 16% increase from last year now that
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Lizzo’s NBA dancing days are far from over. After the singer and rapper sent the internet abuzz last weekend for twerking at a Los Angeles Lakers Game wearing a T-shirt dress with a cut-out that showed her thong, the Houston Rockets took note. The official Twitter account for the Rockets tweeted to Lizzo on Wednesday, inviting
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Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule finally has a launch date for its first test flight to the International Space Station By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer December 12, 2019, 9:14 PM 2 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule finally has a launch date for its first test flight to the International Space
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Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott says an expanded College Football Playoff would alleviate the pressure it puts on conferences that get left out By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer December 12, 2019, 8:55 PM 4 min read NEW YORK — A Pac-12 team has made the College Football Playoff just twice in six seasons
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