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Socked in by smog, Indian officials invest heavily — in public relations
As India confronts horrific smog, officials are touting new pollution-fighting efforts with highly visible marketing campaigns and barely visible results.
Chocolate coats tongue to give melt-in-mouth sensation, study finds
Scientists say sensual discovery could be used to design low-fat product that mimics feel of high fatThe irresistible melt-in-the-mouth sensation of chocolate comes down to the way it lubricates the tongue, according to scientists.A study investigated …
Portland knocks off San Francisco 92-87
Led by Tyler Robertson’s 23 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the San Francisco Dons 92-87.
We Exist Inside a Giant Space Bubble, And Scientists Have Finally Mapped It
Becky Ferreira writes via Motherboard: You may not realize it in your day-to-day life, but we are all enveloped by a giant “superbubble” that was blown into space by the explosive deaths of a dozen-odd stars. Known as the Local Bubble, this structure e…
Orlando drafts UW’s Yates; Kansas City takes WSU’s Minniss
The Orlando Pride selected Washington’s Summer Yates, and the Kansas City Current picked Washington State’s Mykiaa Minniss in the NWSL draft.
The Davos elite like to make bold predictions. But they don’t always get them right
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, kicks off next week. Here’s a recap of some of the calls made at the high-profile meeting in recent years.
‘China Covid wave may last for three months’
There are growing concerns that this month’s Lunar New Year holiday will see the virus sweep through smaller cities and rural areas as hundreds of thousands of people travel home, with many finally able to reunite with family after three years. The reg…
Reward offered to find Iran-born woman seized by fake police in Canada
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Citing Taliban, Australia Nixes Afghanistan Cricket Series
Instead of being supportive, Australia is taking away Afghans’ only reason for happiness, an Afghan cricketer said.