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Americans Would Run Out Of Avocados In 3 Weeks If Trump Shuts Down U.S.-Mexico Border

Finance /

NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border would hit American consumers – in the gut. From the avocados on avocado toast, to the limes and tequila in margaritas, the United States is heavily reliant on Mexican imports of fruit, vegetables and alcohol to meet consumer demand. […]

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Athletes risking their health by ‘under-fuelling’

Lifestyle /

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGina Paletta’s training regime led her to developing problems Endurance athletes could risk their long-term health by under-fuelling and over-training, an expert has warned. Distance runner Gina Paletta has not had a period in more than eight years and was diagnosed with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

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Bradley Welsh shooting: Man arrested over Trainspotting actor murder

Entertainment /

Image copyright Facebook A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh outside his Edinburgh home. Mr Welsh, 48, died after being shot on the steps of his basement apartment in Chester Street on Wednesday in a “targeted attack”. Police said Mr Welsh had been returning home from

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After the Bust, Are Bitcoins More Like Tulip Mania or the Internet?

Technology /

SAN FRANCISCO — When you talk to tech industry insiders about where Bitcoin is heading, two vastly different comparisons are inevitable: the tulip bulb and the internet. Bitcoin’s critics say the digital tokens are like the tulip bulbs of 17th-century Holland. They generated a wild, speculative rush that quickly disappeared, leaving behind nothing but pretty

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UN: Malawi is 1st nation to use malaria vaccine to help kids

Lifestyle /

The World Health Organization says Malawi has become the first country to begin immunizing children against malaria, using the only licensed vaccine to protect against the mosquito-spread disease. Although the vaccine only protects about one-third of children who are immunized, those who get the shots are likely to have less severe cases of malaria. The

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