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'Discussed weather': Ajit Pawar on public chat with Fadnavis post BJP-NCP fall
9 Dec 17:56 • 3 articles
'Discussed weather': Ajit Pawar on public chat with Fadnavis post BJP-NCP fall
Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy.
9 Dec 17:56 • Deccan Chronicle • 7881006363521233547.htmlDiscussed weather: Ajit Pawar on talk with Fadnavis
In a stunning turn of events, Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy. Both were sworn in a hush-hush early morning ceremony but the government lasted only 80 hours.
9 Dec 17:17 • Deccan Herald • 2027555797693788645.html‘Discussed weather’: Ajit Pawar on first meeting with Fadnavis after fallout
On Sunday, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar shared the stage at the marriage ceremony of independent MLA Sanjay Shinde's daughter in Solapur district and were seen engaged in a 20-minute animated chat.
9 Dec 13:43 • The Indian Express • 2885715103925613460.htmlGOG Galaxy 2.0 is now in open beta
9 Dec 17:47 • 2 articles
GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now in open beta
The integrated launcher is now available to everyone
9 Dec 17:47 • PCGamesN • 7890463383169913389.htmlGOG's Galaxy 2.0 launcher is now, at long last, in open beta
After a few months spent in closed beta, GOG's upcoming Galaxy 2.0 launcher hub has at long last reached its open beta phase. It brings all your games, friends, and stats together in one application.
9 Dec 16:26 • Neowin • 8633418615834301703.htmlWhakaari/White Island eruption – Update #1
9 Dec 17:31 • 3 articles
Whakaari/White Island eruption – Update #1
Whakaari/White Island erupted today, in a short-lived event that generated an ash plume around 12,000 feet above the vent, GNS Science says.
9 Dec 17:31 • SCOOP • 5315658998921581935.htmlWhite Island eruption – Expert Reaction
Tourists were present on Whakaari/White Island when its volcano erupted at 2.11pm today.
9 Dec 17:27 • SCOOP • 5315659000035423127.htmlWhakaari/White Island: The science of the eruption, and why there was no warning
We don’t normally see these eruptions coming, no matter how much we would like to. Many systems are already 'primed' for such events, but the triggers are poorly understood, writes Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland. As of Monday night five people have been confirmed dead, 18 had been res
9 Dec 12:16 • The Spinoff • 7256195146318086249.htmliN VIDEO: 5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
9 Dec 17:30 • 4 articles
iN VIDEO: 5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
WHAKATANE, New Zealand - A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like s
9 Dec 17:30 • iNFOnews.ca • 6669504244433118536.htmlNo more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died.
9 Dec 16:07 • The Guardian • 7580308504532247908.htmlNo more survivors from New Zealand volcano eruption
As many as two dozen tourists are feared dead.
9 Dec 15:19 • Daily Nation • 7421817125237924961.htmlOne dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely
WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.
9 Dec 14:15 • NST Online • 3702929171325154553.htmlTourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat
9 Dec 17:16 • 3 articles
Tourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat
Police said more casualties were feared with rescue services unable to reach New Zealand's White Island as it remained too dangerous after the volcano sent a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air
9 Dec 17:16 • euronews • 7318238121894957947.htmlNew Zealand volcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption
(Reuters) - A webcam set up on New Zealand’s White Island volcano shows at least one group of tourists were inside the crater moments before it erupted and blanketed the area in a massive ash cloud.
9 Dec 14:00 • Reuters • 8334514181625401369.htmlVolcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption
Footage from inside the White Island volcano showed at least one group of people walking in the crater just before the eruption that killed five people and injured many others.
9 Dec 09:13 • Australian Financial Review • 3974284488069819994.htmlSaturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
9 Dec 16:45 • 3 articles
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
9 Dec 16:45 • Fox News • 7362823820894928327.htmlHow Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’
Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.
9 Dec 16:04 • Gizmodo • 461714589995857712.htmlHow Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes
Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.
9 Dec 16:00 • Sky & Telescope • 6662910495304612684.htmlKey notes ahead of Salzburg & Klopp’s big boost for Jones – Monday’s Liverpool FC News
9 Dec 16:20 • 2 articles
Key notes ahead of Salzburg & Klopp’s big boost for Jones – Monday’s Liverpool FC News
Liverpool travel to Austria next for our final Champions League group game; here’s all the build-up plus the other news regarding the Reds. Gini back, Lovren fit, Reds ready for Salzburg All the focus very quickly moved away from an easy weekend win, and straight on to our next game: a crucial tie at Salzburg. Jurgen Klopp‘s press conference is this evening—all the coverage will be here on This Is Anfield from 6:30pm—but even before that we have news after the pre-game training session. Adam Lallana trained alone, but Gini Wijnaldum and Dejan Lovren returned—check out the best photos here.
9 Dec 16:20 • This Is Anfield • 7550115575773343078.htmlKey notes ahead of Salzburg & Klopp’s big boost for Jones – Monday’s Liverpool FC News
Liverpool travel to Austria next for our final Champions League group game; here’s all the build-up plus the other news regarding the Reds. Gini back, Lovren fit, Reds ready for Salzburg All the focus very quickly moved away from an easy weekend win, and straight on to our next game: a crucial tie at Salzburg. Jurgen Klopp‘s press conference is this evening—all the coverage will be here on This Is Anfield from 6:30pm—but even before that we have news after the pre-game training session. Adam Lallana trained alone, but Gini Wijnaldum and Dejan Lovren returned—check out the best photos here.
9 Dec 16:20 • This Is Anfield • 7550115575194957861.htmlStudy sheds new light on supermassive black holes
9 Dec 16:04 • 3 articles
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
9 Dec 16:04 • Jersey Evening Post • 6141642773316947082.htmlStudy sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
9 Dec 16:02 • Shropshire Star • 3480199991235366026.htmlStudy sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
9 Dec 16:02 • Express & Star • 7324224458781543562.htmlScientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
9 Dec 15:51 • 2 articles
Scientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
If there’s one thing sci-fi movies have taught us over the years, it’s that combining one animal with another animal almost always ends badly. Scientists in China aren’t trying to create mutant
9 Dec 15:51 • New York Post • 7654946767855315848.htmlControversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China
Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.
9 Dec 09:46 • Interesting Engineering • 7328942541554036943.htmlSouth Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
9 Dec 15:38 • 9 articles
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
ATLANTA (AP) - South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019, giving the country its second title in in three years in a pageant that also saw strong showings from contestants from Puerto Rico and Mexico.
9 Dec 15:38 • WFXT • 6395891953299413550.html5 inspiring quotes from Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi
There is no doubt that Queen Zozibini Tunzi’s pearls of wisdom earned her the world’s respect.
9 Dec 14:29 • Channel24 • 2038030839972667787.htmlZozibini Tunzi of South Africa wins Miss Universe 2019
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2019 with Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson and Miss Mexico Sofia Aragon as the runner-ups.
9 Dec 14:04 • UPI • 8257973864571384036.htmlSouth Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
Indian contestant Vartika Singh crashed out of the world's biggest beauty pageant after securing a place in the top 20.
9 Dec 11:02 • The New Indian Express • 4718288653490306017.htmlPHOTOS: You won’t believe What South Africa Miss Universe Winner Was Up Against
SA Miss Universe Winner Zozibini Tunzi made history after beating other beauties from around the world to become Miss Universe for 2020.
9 Dec 10:17 • iHarare News • 2755902708075383150.htmlSouth Africa's Zozibini Tunzi Crowned Miss Universe 2019
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi won the 2019 Miss Universe pageant on Sunday (December 8) night, beating out 90 contestants in the competition. Miss ...
9 Dec 09:43 • VLADTV • 1404406305952477919.htmlWho is the 2019 Miss Universe From South Africa?
South African model Zozibini Tunzi, 26, set the world on fire on Sunday evening by winning the most prestigious international beauty trophy. But who is the new “Miss Universe”?
9 Dec 09:27 • Sputniknews • 967333868216952369.htmlFEEL GOOD | Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi to her parents: 'I am because you are, thank you'
The new Miss Universe showed her parents incredible gratitude to just hours before she won the pageant.
9 Dec 08:35 • Channel24 • 2038030840437118617.htmlSouth Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night.
9 Dec 08:07 • Fox News • 7362823820535141838.htmlEven light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk
9 Dec 15:35 • 2 articles
Even light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk
In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks.
9 Dec 15:35 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030183188651.htmlJapanese study links even light alcohol consumption with a higher risk of cancer
The increased risk was also found in both men and women and regardless of other drinking/smoking behaviours, and occupational class.
9 Dec 14:59 • The Citizen • 410802301553497276.htmlUPDATE 1-Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
9 Dec 15:34 • 2 articles
UPDATE 1-Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
(Adds other remarks by DSM execs, detail on 3-NOP launch)SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number of cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch animal nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The figure will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.
9 Dec 15:34 • Successful Farming • 8502642054664818588.htmlBrazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The number will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.(Reporting by Ana Mano)
9 Dec 14:58 • Successful Farming • 8502642053887771097.htmlIntel Labs unveils cryogenic control chip for quantum computing
9 Dec 15:00 • 2 articles
Intel Labs unveils cryogenic control chip for quantum computing
Intel Labs unveiled a first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip, code-named Horse Ridge, that will speed up the development of quantum computing systems.
9 Dec 15:00 • VentureBeat • 6273363635772270414.htmlIntel Makes Quantum Computing Leap With 'Horse Ridge' Cryogenic Control Chip
The beauty of Horse Ridge is that it is a RF processor that dispenses with the need for hundreds of connective wires to interface quantum systems with standard computing devices to control/regulate performance.
9 Dec 13:58 • HotHardware • 6258404624982303090.htmlSan Francisco resident captures astonishing video, photos of New Zealand volcano
9 Dec 14:59 • 2 articles
San Francisco resident captures astonishing video, photos of New Zealand volcano
A tower of choking ash spewed from the eruption of a volcano on White Island in New Zealand Monday, killing five people and leaving more missing.
9 Dec 14:59 • SFGate • 6504337519237864395.htmlAs New Zealand volcano erupted, a tourist captured images and videos of the disaster
"My God, White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted today for first time since 2001. My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were waiting at our boat about to leave when we saw it," the tourist tweeted.
9 Dec 14:00 • The Indian Express • 2885715105778338337.htmlUsed electric vehicle batteries charge up the grid
9 Dec 14:52 • 2 articles
Used electric vehicle batteries charge up the grid
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative control system for repurposed electric vehicle battery packs to store electricity for home use and are scaling up the technology ...
9 Dec 14:52 • Tech Xplore • 4945708898002610440.htmlElectric vehicle charging station map goes live
Electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers can now view the current statuses of SA’s public charging stations online.
9 Dec 11:11 • ITWeb • 642894138787014914.htmlWet and windy weather forecast for polling day
9 Dec 14:19 • 3 articles
Wet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
9 Dec 14:19 • Jersey Evening Post • 6141642775034715270.htmlWet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
9 Dec 14:18 • Shropshire Star • 3480199992953134214.htmlWet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
9 Dec 14:18 • Express & Star • 7324224460499311750.htmlTurns Out a Wild Geoengineering Plan to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't the Best Idea
9 Dec 14:00 • 2 articles
Turns Out a Wild Geoengineering Plan to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't the Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focussed on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater onto the surface of ice, where it will refreeze quicker and strengthen all icepack against melting.
9 Dec 14:00 • Gizmodo UK • 8363059001560440775.htmlTurns Out A Wild Geoengineering Plan To Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't The Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focused on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater...
9 Dec 08:32 • Gizmodo AU • 3183561247967321420.htmlHebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
9 Dec 13:41 • 2 articles
Hebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes leads to higher risks for pregnancy and birth complications such as macrosomia (larger than average babies) and caesarean deliveries.
9 Dec 13:41 • The Jewish Press • 7246030800548853863.htmlLarge study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes
Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.
9 Dec 11:59 • Israel National News • 5374683670455236507.htmlMan Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
9 Dec 13:37 • 2 articles
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
9 Dec 13:37 • Sputniknews • 967333868897712379.htmlMan Turns Into ‘Chimera’ As Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
9 Dec 13:37 • Sputniknews • 967333869491156537.htmlThis Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine
9 Dec 13:05 • 2 articles
This Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine
And thank god for that.
9 Dec 13:05 • The National Interest • 7207864702365994746.htmlThis Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine
And thank god for that.
9 Dec 08:05 • Yahoo • 7097669637867140153.htmlLand Rover reportedly lining up a $33,000 small SUV
9 Dec 12:30 • 2 articles
Land Rover reportedly lining up a $33,000 small SUV
A new report suggests that Land Rover could be lining up a $33,000 small SUV based on the new Defender to slot underneath the Discovery Sport. Also planned is a high-end battery-electric Defender Sport.
9 Dec 12:30 • Autoblog • 4372976972988070674.htmlLand Rover Defender By Overfinch Is A $315,000 One-Off
Overfinch has been modifying Land Rovers and Range Rovers since 1975, but this is one of the tuner's most u...
9 Dec 12:06 • CarBuzz • 4034462235382277185.htmlPaddy McGuinness: There was a lot of negativity around Top Gear
9 Dec 12:27 • 2 articles
Paddy McGuinness: There was a lot of negativity around Top Gear
The BBC Two motoring show is returning for a Christmas special.
9 Dec 12:27 • Breaking News • 4415806919917575664.htmlPaddy McGuinness: There was a lot of negativity around Top Gear
The BBC Two motoring show is returning for a Christmas special.
9 Dec 11:15 • Shropshire Star • 3480199992404551604.htmlOf fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
9 Dec 11:59 • 2 articles
Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
9 Dec 11:59 • DAILY SABAH • 8383944810094989490.htmlOf fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
9 Dec 11:59 • DAILY SABAH • 8383944808963528322.htmlVivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)
9 Dec 10:58 • 2 articles
Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)
Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.
9 Dec 10:58 • Android Central • 29040143942191937.htmlVivo V17 with 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery launched for Rs 22,990
The smartphone houses a 32MP front camera which is placed into in the 'iView' display with E3 super AMOLED screen
9 Dec 08:10 • Business-Standard • 1502508926450271532.htmlMet Office issues yellow weather warning - predicting 60-70 mph winds across Lancashire
9 Dec 10:55 • 2 articles
Met Office issues yellow weather warning - predicting 60-70 mph winds across Lancashire
Weather experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning of high winds for Lancashire and the North West tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10, 2019).
9 Dec 10:55 • Lancashire Post • 6469275854998828536.htmlWeather forecaster predicts travel problems as wind and rain warning for Ayrshire is issued
The warning comes after a weekend of heavy rain.
9 Dec 10:33 • dailyrecord • 552235479155548203.htmlNo Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar
9 Dec 09:58 • 2 articles
No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar
Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.
9 Dec 09:58 • HUFFPOST • 6665507018601927851.htmlWHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’
The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.
9 Dec 08:07 • Scroll.in • 8669301692323013888.htmlBethesda: Elder Scrolls Legends development "on hold for the foreseeable future"
9 Dec 09:43 • 2 articles
Bethesda: Elder Scrolls Legends development "on hold for the foreseeable future"
Bethesda has recently announced on Reddit that development on their Elder Scrolls themed card title Elder Scrolls Legends is currently on hold for the foreseeable future. The team will still contin…
9 Dec 09:43 • My Nintendo News • 1055834754356287427.htmlElder Scrolls Legends development "on hold for the foreseeable future"
Bethesda no longer making new content for fantasy card battler, but will continue support with monthly rewards and regular events
9 Dec 09:16 • GamesIndustry.biz • 1615590113874302925.htmlParker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
9 Dec 09:00 • 2 articles
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
9 Dec 09:00 • Gizmodo UK • 8363059001655022499.htmlNASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities
The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.
9 Dec 08:37 • Futurity • 5051862825507013013.html