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Research suggests that replacing a diet of animal protein with that of plant protein could increase life expectancy. Scotsman reports: A large study found that every 3 per cent increase in calories from plant protein reduced the risk of death from all causes by 10 per cent. It was also associated with a 12 per cent lower risk of death from heart disease. In contrast, raising the animal protein share of calories by 10 per cent led to a 2 per cent higher risk of all-causes of death and an 8 per cent greater chance of dying from a heart problem. Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers to bolster their bullpen for the stretch run, sending catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee on Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers to bolster their bullpen for the stretch run, sending catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee on Monday.

RIO DE JANEIRO — A launching ramp that collapsed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic sailing venue is to be back in service on Friday — the day the games open and three days before sailing begins. The head of World Sailing, the sport’s governing body, knows he’s cutting it close. “If it was absolutely

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed undrafted rookie linebacker Raphael Kirby and removed tackle Corey Robinson from the active-physically unable to perform list.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed undrafted rookie linebacker Raphael Kirby and removed tackle Corey Robinson from the active-physically unable to perform list.

India declared their first innings at 500 for nine, taking a 304 run lead against the West Indies in the second Test here today.

Aug. 29, 1919 — July 28, 2016

With less than two weeks until the Premier League season begins, Swansea may be losing its most influential leader.

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In the US, Qatar Airways has taken on its critics — namely Delta — by rubbing salt in their wounds. In Europe, it is taking a different track. The Qatari national airline took boosted its stake in International Airlines Group (IAG) from 15.7% to 20%. IAG is the parent of British Airways and Iberia. 

Qatar, which has been building its ownership in the Anglo-Spanish company, says the move is purely financial.

After all, IAG's shares plunged in the wake... Читать дальше...

SALEM, Oregon (AP) — Jewett Williams served in the 20th Maine Regiment in the Civil War. When he died in 1922 at an Oregon insane asylum, he was cremated and his ashes were stored and forgotten along with the remains…

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Fred Ross is confident Mississippi State’s offense is going to be productive this season. Just don’t ask the senior receiver what it might look like. Truth is, he doesn’t know. That’s because the Bulldogs have an unorthodox four-man quarterback race when preseason practice opens on Tuesday. Even though much of Mississippi State’s

CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.

Nick Denton, chief executive and founder of Gawker, in court during the company’s trial against Hulk Hogan in March.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index closed lower Monday as oil prices slipped, while the Nasdaq Composite Index finished at its highest level in more than a year. The Dow industrials closed down 27.73 points, or 0.2%, at 18,404.51, weighed by more than 3% drops in shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. The S&P 500 declined 2.76 points, or 0.1%, at 2,170.84, as the energy sector dropped 3.3%. Oil prices settled down 3.7% at $40.06 a barrel. The Nasdaq rose 22.06 points... Читать дальше...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index closed lower Monday as oil prices slipped, while the Nasdaq Composite Index finished at its highest level in more than a year.

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Kanye West — rapper, husband of Kim Kardashian, fashion designer, expert Tweeter — wants to design merchandise for an unlikely destination: Ikea.

"I have to work with Ikea - make furniture for interior design, for architecture," West said to BBC.

Namely, he told BBC that he could imagine college students wanting him to design "a minimalist apartment inside of a college dorm."

He envisioned the following:

"'Yo Ikea, allow Kanye to create... Читать дальше...

The most important catalyst for markets in August may simply be the jobs report.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Karen Fukuhara and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje are among the cast members who are live in Times Square to discuss one of the hottest movies of the summer.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A launching ramp that collapsed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic sailing venue is to be back in service on Friday — the day the games open and three days before sailing begins.

Minnesota is edging closer to completion of the multimillion-dollar renovation of the State Capitol which is on track to open for the 2017 State Legislature, reconvening Tuesday, January 3.

Jonathan Trott's ton helps Warwickshire beat Yorkshire, with both teams going through to the One-Day Cup quarter-finals.

The new emoji include female versions of athlete and professional characters, more family options such as single parents and a rainbow flag for the LGBT community.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri salary and benefits study has been released showing that state employees remain 4.6 percent below market when their base salary, incentives and benefits are combined. Benefits offered by the state are above market and improve the state’s overall market position. The Jefferson City News Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2aK8ha0 ) that