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It's winter in Rio. The mosquitoes that carry Zika are not very active in the cool, dry winter months.

Calvin Harris isn’t thrilled with Taylor Swift after their breakup. The Scottish DJ went on Twitter and accused his ex-girlfriend of trying to bring him down after reports regarding the cause of their split surfaced Wednesday.

Blake Lively steps out of her hotel to head to Live! with Kelly & Michael on Wednesday (July 13) in New York City. The 28-year-old Cafe Society star opened up about how she dresses like a Disney princess. “It’s funny, I didn’t realize I was dressing like a Disney princess until people told me,” Blake [...]

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- "The Wall," an Irish film criticizing the North Korean regime, has been awarded the Best Human Rights Feature at the 28th Galway Film Fleadh held in Ireland, a U.S.-based media outlet said Wednesday. The Voice of America

Although the U.S. stock market hit a new high this week, many would rather sit on the sidelines than risk the kind of losses they faced in 2008, says Bob McCann

Cognitive enhancement techniques come in all flavors. Some people believe (naively) in the power of brain training games. Others load up on dietary supplements (also unlikely to work).

Trio of soccer teams make the top 10 of Forbes rich list.

– Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari ya sauka Jihar Zamfara ranar Laraba 13 ga Yuli. – Shugaban zai kaddamar da wani sansanin soja na musamman domin yaki da ‘yan fashi. Ziyarce-ziyarcen shugaban wani nau’i ne na yadda yake tafiyar da dangantakar gwamnatin sa da kasashen duniya. Yayin da ‘yan Najeriya da dama suke sukar tafiye-tafiyen shugaban zuwa kasashen […]

– Ali Modu Sheriff ya musanta cewa ya taba yin ubangida a duk shekarun sa na siyasa. – Ya kuma musanta rade-radin da ake cewa Kashamu Buruji ne ubangidan sa a yanzu. – Tsohon shugaban PDP da ke cikin halin tsaka mai wuya, ya gargadi ‘yan jam’iyyar ta kasa da su guji abin da ya […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorneys for opponents of Oklahoma’s so-called “Right to Farm” ballot initiative have filed an appeal to try to keep the measure off the statewide ballot in November. Attorney Heather Hintz tells The Oklahoman (http://bit.ly/29PNFua ) that an accelerated appeal was filed in hopes that the state Supreme Court will take up the

A pool and pergola complement the backyard’s expansive lawn, while outdoor speakers provide the soundtrack for a summer barbecue or fall wedding. Sugarloaf Ridge, Annadel State Park and Hood Mountain Regional Park surround the bucolic lot peppered with mature trees and established vineyards. “It’s a tasteful and impeccable renovation, and the home’s 4.5 acres is impressive, yet manageable,” Sebastiani said. Wine Country is synonymous with fine dining, and the kitchen at 301 Adobe Canyon Road offers... Читать дальше...

Theresa May has emerged as Britain’s second female prime minister following the resignation of David Cameron. May’s assertion to the position was confirmed following the traditional visit to the Queen to be invited to form a government. May who has served Cameron as home secretary throughout his six years in government swept her party’s leadership […]

Before visiting the Queen to tender his resignation, David Cameron spoke proudly of his achievements in office, and of his love for the U.K.

–Gwamnatin kasar Saudiyya ta fitar da jawabi na hana sayar da wasu kayan abinci a aikin Hajin bana. –NAHCON ya sanarwa Mahajjata cewa kada wanda ya shigo da goro kasar Saudiyya –Hukumar ta sanar da cewa kada wanda ya saba wannan doka,wanda aka kama ,za’a ci shi tara. Masu niyyan zuwa aikin hajjin bana yan […]

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LOS GATOS, Calif., July 13 (UPI) -- Netflix's Florida Keys-based drama "Bloodline" has been renewed for a third season.

Investors are going crazy about Pokémon Go but they should calm down and examine the reality

CANTON, Ohio — NFL senior executive Joe Browne, who recently retired after 50 years in the league office, will receive the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during the induction ceremony Aug. 6. The honor is presented periodically to an individual who has made significant and innovative contributions to professional football. Browne

De langverwachte film Absolutely Fabulous, met daarin hilarische hoofdrollen van Joanna Lumley (feestbeest annex alcoholiste Patsy Stone) en Jennifer Saunders (de verwarde publiciteitsvrouw  Edina Monsoon) gaat pas volgende week in Nederland in première. Maar een select clubje BN'ers mag AbFab the movie vanavond al zien in de sjieke Amsterdamse Tuschinski-bioscoop. Het AD nam een kijkje langs de rode loper, die wordt overspoeld door nieuwsgierige celebs.

De langverwachte film Absolutely Fabulous, met daarin hilarische hoofdrollen van Joanna Lumley (feestbeest annex alcoholiste Patsy Stone) en Jennifer Saunders (de verwarde publiciteitsvrouw  Edina Monsoon) gaat pas volgende week in Nederland in première. Maar een select clubje BN'ers mag AbFab the movie vanavond al zien in de sjieke Amsterdamse Tuschinski-bioscoop. Het AD neemt een kijkje langs de rode loper, die wordt overspoeld door nieuwsgierige celebs.

Democratic Alliance mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay Athol Trollip has urged residents of Bedford in the Eastern Cape to vote for his party in order "to stop the ANC corruption".

–Sanata Dino Melaye ya tono fadan ,babban jigon jam’iyyar APC,Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yayinda yayi barazanar dukan matanshi,Senata Remi Tinubu. –Dino Melaye yayi barazanar zai doki Oluremi Tinubu kuma yayi mata ciki. An zana filin daga tsakanin babban jigon jam’iyyar APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, da hatsabibin sanata mai wakiltar mazabar kogi ta yamma,Dino Melaye. Yayinda […]

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest group of scientists and engineers on Wednesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding with an international forum. The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) opened th

In a relief to jewellers, the government increased excise duty exemption limit for small scale industry to Rs 10 crore from Rs 6 crore, waived the levy on sale of traded goods and relaxed various procedural norms.

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Three UK fintechs announced funding rounds totaling £15 million ($19 million) this week, amidst uncertainty across the financial services industry caused by Brexit.

• Revolut. The travel money app, which said in April that it was looking to raise £10 million ($13 million), announced it raised £6.75 million ($8.69 million) from investors... Читать дальше...