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The Georgia Aquarium has announced that one of its beluga whales is a mother-to-be January 15, 2020, 7:32 PM 1 min read ATLANTA — The Georgia Aquarium has announced that one of its beluga whales is a mother-to-be. A 20-year-old beluga named Whisper is expected to give birth to a calf in April, the aquarium’s […]

TALISAY, Philippines — It’s the second-most active volcano in the Philippines, a designated permanent danger zone long declared off-limits to human settlements. Yet to more than 5,000 people the Taal volcano is home. A lush island dotted with dozens of craters in the middle of a shimmering lake, the volcano roared into action Sunday with

Brazil has inaugurated a new research base in the Antarctic, eight years after its previous compound was destroyed by a deadly fire By DIANE JEANTET Associated Press January 16, 2020, 12:43 AM 4 min read Brazilian officials inaugurated the country’s new Antarctica scientific base on King George Island Wednesday, nearly eight years after a deadly

By Natasha Singer and Aaron Krolik Popular dating services like Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder are spreading user information like dating choices and precise location to advertising and marketing companies in ways that may violate privacy laws, according to a new report that examined some of the world’s most downloaded Android apps. Grindr, the world’s most

Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over January 15, 2020, 8:33 PM 3 min read TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over. Before there was instant messaging, emails and even corded telephones, there was the reliable telegraph to instantaneously transmit messages far

Getting China to comply with the deal could be hard PAGE 7-1 To ensure prompt and effective implementation of this Agreement, the Parties establish the following Bilateral Evaluation and Dispute Resolution Arrangement (the “Arrangement”). Among the biggest questions going in to the negotiations with China was how any agreement would be enforced. Having watched previous

Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over January 15, 2020, 8:33 PM 3 min read TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over. Before there was instant messaging, emails and even corded telephones, there was the reliable telegraph to instantaneously transmit messages far

Create a Personal Entertainment Cloud Streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV Plus and Hulu offer a buffet of TV shows and movies to binge on. Similarly, Spotify and Apple Music give you instant access to millions of songs. But streaming services don’t have access to everything out there, like obscure art house films or live

The researchers bought Knox brand gelatin at a local supermarket and dissolved it in the solution with the bacteria. When they poured the mixture into molds and cooled it in a refrigerator, the gelatin formed its bonds — “just like when you make Jell-O,” Dr. Srubar said. The gelatin provided more structure, and worked with

NEW YORK — While many small manufacturers and retailers believe Amazon is the place to be, Lyris Autran is forgoing the opportunity. Autran wants to keep the prices on her leashes, bowls and other products for dogs competitive. It costs money to sell on Amazon.com — a 15% fee on each sale and additional charges