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Can Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam hold on to her job? October 16, 2019

Lam has faced calls to resign as she tried to deliver an annual policy address on Wednesday amid ongoing protests.

Polish MPs back bill to criminalise 'promoting underage sex' October 16, 2019

Move is seen by critics as a government effort to court conservative support and an attempt to ban sex education.

In Kimberley, traditional owners sidelined in fracking discussion October 16, 2019

In Western Australia, state appears to be backtracking on letting traditional owners decide what is best for the land.

'It was like judgment day': Lebanese devastated by wildfires October 16, 2019

Amid criticism over gov't response, Lebanon doubles yearly average of forest loss in worst wildfire event in decades.

House rebukes Trump, approves measure opposing his Syria decision October 16, 2019

House passes nonbinding measure opposing Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from northeast Syria.

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Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain October 16, 2019

A study has now found that a type of opsin known as neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronize the skin's circadian clock to the light-dark cycle, independent of the eyes or brain. Researchers now want to see if skin heals better if it's exposed to certain types of light.

Scientists work toward a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for Lyme disease October 16, 2019

A study describes a new rapid assay for Lyme disease that could lead to a practical test for use by healthcare providers. The researchers found the assay, which uses several biomarkers to detect Lyme disease infection, was more sensitive than current laboratory-based tests when diagnosing Lyme disease early after suspected infection.

3-D printed coral could help endangered reefs October 16, 2019

Threats to coral reefs are everywhere -- rising water temperatures, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, fishing and other human activities. But new research shows that 3-D printed coral can provide a structural starter kit for reef organisms and can become part of the landscape as fish and coral build their homes around the artificial coral.

The moon determines when migratory birds head south October 16, 2019

A new study shows that the presence or absence of moonlight has a considerable bearing on when migratory birds take flight in the autumn.

Surveying solar storms by ancient Assyrian astronomers October 16, 2019

Researcher finds evidence of ancient solar magnetic storms based on cuneiform astrological records and carbon-14 dating. This work may help with our understanding of intense solar activity that can threaten modern electronics.

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LisaRaye Addresses Nicole Murphy Saying She Didn’t Break Up Her Marriage: She Might Wanna Come See Me” October 16, 2019

It’s safe to say the bad blood between LisaRaye and Nicole Murphy is not changing any time soon. You already know that their issues recently resurfaced during Nicole’s scandal with married director Antoine Fuqua—but that incident also made LisaRaye remember... Read More The post LisaRaye Addresses Nicole Murphy Saying She Didn’t Break Up Her Marriage: […]

YK Osiris Wasn’t Ready For The Moves A Fan Put On Him While On Stage October 16, 2019

Sometimes celebrities get more than they bargained for when they invite fans to come on stage while they’re performing—and that’s exactly what happened to young R&B singer YK Osiris. These days fans can get very touchy-feely when it comes to... Read More The post YK Osiris Wasn’t Ready For The Moves A Fan Put On […]

Nicki Minaj Was Just Kidding About A Collaboration With Adele! October 16, 2019

TSR Tunez: Nicki Minaj had us all ready for whatever she has coming next, especially since she said it would include Adele. Unfortunately, we can’t read sarcasm, and now the Barbz are demanding Nicki come out of her Twitter retirement!... Read More The post Nicki Minaj Was Just Kidding About A Collaboration With Adele! appeared […]