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The Source Of Half The Emissions Of An Illegal Ozone-Depleting Gas Has been Found
IFL Science 22 May 2019
Half of the illegal emissions of a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gas have been identified as coming from just two Chinese provinces. Although partially anticipated, the findings will assist moves to track down the source before they destroy the Earth's protective ozone layer ... This accounts for 40-60 percent of the global anomaly ... ....
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'We'll fight to the end': China's media ramps up rhetoric in US trade war
The Guardian 23 May 2019
diandao heibai, “to invert black and white”, or deliberately distort the truth ... .......
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Theresa May is expected to resign after losing the support of her Cabinet
The Times of India 23 May 2019
Allies of prime minister Theresa May expect her to resign by the end of the week. The prime minister will meet with the chair of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbenchers, Sir Graham Brady, on Friday after suffering the resignation of the Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom ... Visit Business Insider's home page for more stories ... Join here. {{}}. ....
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‘This tells Americans their story’: Country’s last known slave ship discovered, historians say
The Independent 23 May 2019
Over the years, the hunt for the remains of the last ship known to have brought enslaved people into the United States has been fraught with a mix of tumult and hope. There was a discovery last year of wreckage that, after much excitement, was determined to be a false alarm ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... ....
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Russia running ‘global campaign’ of cyber warfare to target governments, Jeremy Hunt says
The Independent 23 May 2019
Russia has been engaged in a systematic and malicious “global campaign” of cyber warfare targeting critical national infrastructure, the foreign secretary is due to say in a keynote speech ... Speaking at the Nato Cyber Defence Pledge Conference in London on Thursday, Mr Hunt is due to say ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... 1/6 ... 2/6 ... ....
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‘Violent tornado’ touches down in Missouri capital
The Manila Times 23 May 2019
JEFFERSON CITY. A “violent tornado” touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, causing heavy damage, according to the National Weather Service, but there were no immediate reports of fatalities ... The capital city has a population of about 40,000 and is located about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west of St. Louis. Jefferson City Police Lt ... AP PHOTO ... AFP ... ....
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Mario Batali Faces Criminal Charge in 2017 Encounter at Boston Restaurant
New York Times 23 May 2019
The celebrity chef faces a criminal assault charge related to an allegation that he groped and kissed a woman. His lawyer said he denies the allegation ... ....
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Suspected Indonesian rioters 'pledged support' for Islamic State: police
Yahoo Daily News 23 May 2019photo: Agencia Brasil / Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress
Deccan Chronicle 23 May 2019
Brasilia. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro surmounted a crucial hurdle for his young government on Wednesday by winning approval from disgruntled lower house lawmakers for his move to reorganize the country's executive branch ... "I lament what happened," Moro said, according to newspaper O Globo ... "Bolsonaro despises democracy ... .......
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Huawei says its own operating system could be ready this year if it can't use ...
CNBC 23 May 2019photo: AP / Rod McGuirk
Australian deputy PM re-elected after conservative coalition holds power
This is Money 23 May 2019
SYDNEY, May 23 (Reuters) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack was on Thursday re-elected leader of the junior partner in the coalition government after a strong party showing in last week's election dispelled internal discontent about his performance ... (Reporting by Colin Packham Editing by Robert Birsel). ....
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Germany's Bosch fined $100 million over diesel scandal
Canada Dot Com 23 May 2019
BERLIN — German prosecutors have fined auto parts and technology company Bosch 90 million euros ($100 million) over its role in the diesel emissions scandal that erupted at Volkswagen in 2015 ... They said that the fine does not affect ongoing criminal probes of Bosch employees ... ....
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Cancer risk high for women with sleep apnea: Study
The Times of India 23 May 2019
A new study warns women with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have an increased risk of developing cancer. However, the same is not true for men. A team from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece conducted the research ... Researchers made note of how often participants exhibited partial or complete airways closure during every hour of sleep ... ....
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Post-Election Unrest Continues For Second Night In Indonesia
WorldNews.com 23 May 2019
Clashes between protesters and Indonesian security forces continued on Wednesday night as crowds continued to show their rage over the result of last month's presidential election, according to Reuters ... State news agency Antara said three hospitals treated more than 350 people for injuries on Wednesday after the unrest ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....
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![Ramariopsis kunzei is an edible species of coral fungi in the Clavariaceae family, and the type species of the genus Ramariopsis. It is commonly known as white coral because of the branched structure of the fruit bodies that resemble marine coral.[1] First described by pioneer mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1821,[2] E.J.H. Corner transferred the species to Ramariopsis in 1950.[3] Ramariopsis kunzei has a widespread distribution, and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.](http://ecdn7.wn.com/ph/img/c6/1a/6c31e7caca5833b14194d9080da1-medium.jpg "Ramariopsis kunzei is an edible species of coral fungi in the Clavariaceae family, and the type species of the genus Ramariopsis. It is commonly known as white coral because of the branched structure of the fruit bodies that resemble marine coral.[1] First described by pioneer mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1821,[2] E.J.H. Corner transferred the species to Ramariopsis in 1950.[3] Ramariopsis kunzei has a widespread distribution, and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.")
Fossils Found In Canadian Arctic Are Earth's Oldest Known Fungus
WorldNews.com 22 May 2019
The fungus was effectively trapped in solidified mud that prevented oxygen from seeping in and decomposing the fungi ... Before they went their separate ways, fungi and animals sat on the same branch of the evolutionary tree ... We’re not talking about anything big like dinosaurs. It would be something very simple ... ....
