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Japanese stocks edge towards two-year high, dollar firms before Yellen

Japanese stocks edge towards two-year high, dollar firms before Yellen

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By Shinichi Saoshiro

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese stocks edged towards two-year highs on Tuesday as exporters benefited from dollar strength, with investors expecting comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to support the Fed’s projection for one more interest rate rise this year.

S…

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United States' image has plunged under Trump, survey shows

United States’ image has plunged under Trump, survey shows

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Scott Morgan | Reuters President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 21, 2017. The image of the United States has deteriorated sharply across the globe under President Donald Trumpand an overwhelming…

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Riyad Mahrez open to Arsenal move?

Riyad Mahrez open to Arsenal move?

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June 27, 2017 06:07 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin – Google+

Mahrez angling towards Gunners transfer

Algeria international Riyad Mahrez will reportedly push for a move to Arsenal this summer after it became clear that Barcelona will not pursue his signature.

The 26-year-old is likely to leave Leicester City in the transfer windowfollowing an announcement late last month where he…

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G-Braves' Albies, Franco combine for seven hits

G-Braves’ Albies, Franco combine for seven hits

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Anybody who thought an 0-for-5 Sunday was going to cool off Ozzie Albies for a long period of time learned otherwise Monday. 

Atlanta’s top prospectmatched a career high with four RBIs by going 3-for-5 with a triple and a run scored. But Carlos Franco stole a share of the spotlight with two homers and four runs scored on a four-hit night in Triple-A Gwinnett’s 11-4…

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China's checks on big overseas acquirers a 'healthy sign,' says investor A probe into several of China's largest overseas asset buyers is a healthy sign, an investor said. <a style="display:none" rel="follow" href=" title="قالب وردپرس">قالب وردپرس</a>

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Facebook Messenger Video Chat Gets Animated Reactions, New Masks and Filters

Facebook Messenger Video Chat Gets Animated Reactions, New Masks and Filters

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Facebook Messenger has a video call feature, and in order to promote its use the social media giant has added more features to make the feature more attractive than before. Among new additions to the video chat feature in Facebook Messenger app, there are animated reactions, as well as new masks and filters likely to appeal to younger audiences.

Starting with animated reactions, Facebook…

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Lyon president rules out Olivier Giroud move

Lyon president rules out Olivier Giroud move

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June 27, 2017 06:52 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin – Google+

Giroud not an option for Lyon

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has dismissed suggestions that the club could move for the services of Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud this summer.

The French giants completed the signing of Chelsea forward Bertrand Traoreearlier yesterday after he inked a five-year contract with last…

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Scientists say limited access keeps them from studying city rats

Scientists say limited access keeps them from studying city rats

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June 21 (UPI) — Rats are more than just a nuisance. They destroy property, taint food, start fires and spread disease. But researchers say rats are the least-studied wildlife in the city.

In a new paper published in the Journal of Urban Ecology, an international group of scientists and pest management professionals argue a lack of property access is preventing them from tracking, studying…

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Study: Most U.S. teenagers aren't having sex

Study: Most U.S. teenagers aren’t having sex

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THURSDAY, June 22, 2017 — Sex is everywhere in the media, and so you may be convinced that today’s teens are always looking to “hook-up.” But new federal research says it’s just not so.

Instead, the study found that most teenagers in high school aren’t sexually active.

“The myth is that every kid in high school is having sex, and it’s not true,” noted Dr. Cora Breuner, a professor of…

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Volvo and Autoliv team up with Nvidia for self-driving cars

Volvo and Autoliv team up with Nvidia for self-driving cars

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Cars and Swedish car safety supplier Autoliv <ALV.N> have signed a deal with U.S. firm Nvidia Corp <NVDA.O>, best known for its graphics technology in computer games, to develop software systems for self-driving cars.

A joint venture between Volvo, owned by China’s…

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Supreme Court allows key parts of Trump's travel ban to go into effect Video

Supreme Court allows key parts of Trump’s travel ban to go into effect Video

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Next to one of the other victories for president trump’s young presidency. The agreement to reinstate his travel ban. The supreme court allowing key parts to go into affect. Terry Moran, who covers the supreme court there for us tonight. Reporter: In the rose garden, president trump did not mention the…

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Indians' Glasnow dials up 12 strikeouts

Indians’ Glasnow dials up 12 strikeouts

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Tyler Glasnow‘s return to the Minors was hardly an ideal situation for him or the organization. But in his first three starts since rejoining Triple-A Indianapolis, Pittsburgh’s former top prospect seems to be regaining his form and confidence all at once.

Glasnow notched his second straight double-digit strikeout performance Monday night, fanning 12 while allowing two hits over seven…

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West Ham want Olivier Giroud for club record fee

West Ham want Olivier Giroud for club record fee

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June 27, 2017 06:12 GMT (UK), by Matt Button

Giroud has struggled to start regularly for Arsenal in recent times

West Ham United have joined the race to sign France and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud and are willing to make him their record signing as their search for a new centre-forward continues. 

Lyon were reported to have a strong interest in signing Giroud recently, but…

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Bertrand Traore 'very happy' at Lyon switch

Bertrand Traore ‘very happy’ at Lyon switch

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June 27, 2017 06:11 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin – Google+

Traore joins Lyon officially

Bertrand Traore has revealed his delight after having sealed his move to Lyon from Chelsea on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old joined the French club on a permanent basis on Monday night after they settled an £8.8m fee with the Premier League holders.

The Burkina Faso international netted 14…

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Silicon Valley's Not Hotdog App Comes to Android

Silicon Valley’s Not Hotdog App Comes to Android

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The Not Hotdog app, which started as a bit on HBO’s Silicon Valley before releasing as an actual app on the App Store, is now available on Android too. The app’s purpose is simple: it helps you identify whether the food in front of you is a hotdog or not. And that’s all there is to it.

If you haven’t been keeping up with the show, here’s how this happened. Midway through the fourth season

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Common water disinfectant could be harming drinkers' DNA in developing countries

Common water disinfectant could be harming drinkers’ DNA in developing countries

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June 21 (UPI) — A water disinfectant commonly deployed in developing countries and low-income communities could be damaging drinkers’ DNA.

Colloidal silver and silver nanoparticles are frequently promoted as a low-cost water treatment solution in the developing world. But there’s little research to suggest they are effective disinfectants.

Now, new research suggests colloidal silver and…

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Low-carb diet's effect on brain akin to illicit drug high

Low-carb diet’s effect on brain akin to illicit drug high

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June 22 (UPI) — Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite.

Going low-carb might even mimic the effects of GHB – the recreational drug better known as fantasy, liquid ecstasy or grievous bodily harm – on the brain.

To understand why we need to look at how the body processes a very low-carb diet, one that typically limits…