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Brees breaks Manning's NFL passing record

New Orleans Saints' game against Washington Redskins is temporarily stopped to celebrate Drew Brees breaking Peyton Manning's record. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pInAVp

Trump tariffs make world 'poorer and more dangerous'

The IMF says a US trade war with China risks putting a significant dent in economic recovery. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EahNSC

Trump 'likes Taylor Swift 25% less' after political post

The US president reacts after the singer endorsed two Democrats in November's mid-term elections. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yk0xUG

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh over 'unfair' treatment

He says the new Supreme Court justice, who has faced sex assault claims, has been treated unfairly. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QCrJFH

Nobel Prize in Economics 2018

The 2018 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is being awarded to William D. Nordhaus "for integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis" and Paul M. Romer "for integrating technological innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis." from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Eg2ibU

Trump: 'I like Taylor's music about 25% less now'

Donald Trump responds to Taylor Swift endorsing two Democrats in the upcoming US mid-term elections. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2ymhU7t

Katie Stubblefield: Coping with our daughter's new face

Katie and her parents describe what it has been like adjusting to life since she received a rare face transplant. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QF2xhZ

How Good — And How Secure — Is Facial Recognition Technology?

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Alice O'Toole of the University of Texas at Dallas about developments in facial recognition technology and its implications. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2yoSWEt

MIAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor Awarded to Westby

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University senior cornerback Sam Westby (Lake Elmo, Minn./Hill-Murray) was named the MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Oct. 8. - MIAC Release from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2RzIq5W

Florida urges residents to brace for 'life-threatening' hurricane

A state of emergency has been declared in Florida as Hurricane Michael approaches the US mainland. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RzDHkL

Smallest integrated Kerr frequency comb generator

Optical frequency combs can enable ultrafast processes in physics, biology, and chemistry, as well as improve communication and navigation, medical testing, and security. Engineers have built a Kerr frequency comb generator that, for the first time, integrates the laser with the microresonator, significantly shrinking the system's size and power requirements. They no longer need to connect separate devices using fiber -- they can now integrate it all on compact and energy efficient photonic chips. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NxoAFg

Neoadjuvant combination checkpoint blockade trial yields high response rates for patients with high-risk stage three melanoma

Combination checkpoint blockade before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) produced a high response rate among patients with high-risk stage three melanoma, with nearly half having no sign of disease at surgery, but a high incidence of side effects caused the trial to be closed early. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yfXvBR

Is there a link between marijuana and COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a group of long-term lung conditions. Here, we explore whether marijuana can cause, worsen, or even help to treat COPD, and we examine the research behind these claims. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2E7V2P6 via

Johnnie Football Climbs to No. 7 in AFCA Poll

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. - Saint John's University climbed two spots to No. 7 in the American Football Coaches' Association (AFCA) poll posted Monday, Oct. 8, and moved up one spot to No. 8 in the latest D3football.com poll released Sunday, Oct. 7. - D3football.com Poll | AFCA Poll from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2yoem4F

Astronaut Scott Kelly gets a rocket for quoting Winston Churchill

Scott Kelly apologises for quoting the WW2 British PM, only to be attacked again for his apology. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Nvw77q

SpaceX lights up California skies

Residents have been sharing images of a satellite launching over California. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QAPnCn

Copper ions flow like liquid through crystalline structures

Materials scientists have sussed out the physical phenomenon underlying the promising electrical properties of a class of materials called superionic crystals through the investigation of CuCrSe2. A better understanding of such materials could lead to safer and more efficient rechargeable batteries than the current standard-bearer of lithium ion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Cx4tps

Getting a grip on the slow but unique evolution of sharks

Scientists have decoded the whole genomes of two shark species for the first time and improved the whale shark genome sequences released previously. By analyzing the genomes and comparing them with those of other vertebrate species, they have constructed an overview of their unique life histories and evolutionary paths. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IOBC0x

Expanding fungal diversity, one cell at a time

Researchers have developed a pipeline to generate genomes from single cells of uncultivated fungi. The approach was tested on several uncultivated fungal species representing early diverging fungi, the earliest evolutionary branches in the fungal genealogy that provide a repertoire of important and valuable gene products. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CwDhaK

Hope Hicks: Trump's ex-adviser joins Fox

The 29-year-old - who left the White House in April - will be chief communications officer for Fox. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zZCAEm

Antibiotic may prevent breast cancer recurrence

Metastasis and recurrence are huge challenges for breast cancer researchers. One group believes that an existing antibiotic might provide help. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2yqqody

Mystery of Saturn's moon Titan's atmospheric haze

Experiments have helped scientists to zero in on a low-temperature chemical mechanism that may help to explain the complex molecular compounds that make up the nitrogen-rich haze layer surrounding Titan, Saturn's largest moon. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IIaJuP

When yesterday's agriculture feeds today's water pollution

Water quality is threatened by a long history of fertilizer use on land, scientists find. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RAL8bq

There's a better way to decipher DNA's epigenetic code to identify disease

A new method for sequencing the chemical groups attached to the surface of DNA is paving the way for better detection of cancer and other diseases in the blood. These chemical groups mark one of the four DNA 'letters' in the genome, and it is differences in these marks along DNA that control which genes are expressed or silenced. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RAK9bm

Route to flexible electronics made from exotic materials

Engineers have developed a technique to fabricate ultrathin semiconducting films made from a host of exotic materials other than silicon. To demonstrate their technique, the researchers fabricated flexible films made from gallium arsenide, gallium nitride, and lithium fluoride -- materials that exhibit better performance than silicon but until now have been prohibitively expensive to produce in functional devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Nsbf0N

Small-brained female guppies aren't drawn to attractive males

Female guppies with smaller brains can distinguish attractive males, but they don't recognize them as being more appealing or choose to mate with them, according to a new study. The study adds weight to the link between mate preference and cognitive ability. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zY7hd1

Trump: Kavanaugh sex assault claims were 'all made up'

The president condemns Democratic calls to impeach the judge as an "insult to the American public". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pJK3kV

George W Bush's daughter Barbara weds screenwriter in Maine

The bride was escorted at the wedding by her father and grandfather, both former US presidents. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yktrUI

Brett Kavanaugh 'caught up in a hoax' - Trump

President Trump says sex assault claims against his new Supreme Court Justice were "all made up". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2C3a4D3

Event Information for Saturday's Johnnie-Tommie Football Game

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The Johnnie-Tommie football game has a long, storied, and successful tradition that draws enormous crowds. As SJU prepares to host this Saturday's game, we are making every effort to maintain a safe, fun and family-friendly environment for our visitors. We ask that you take time to familiarize yourself with our campus policies. - Campus Map | Driving Directions | Purchase Tickets from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2Nxl3XH

New York limo crash: Newlyweds and young couples among 20 dead

The deadliest US transport accident since 2009 also claimed the lives of four sisters, families say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Cy68vl

Big discoveries about tiny particles

Understanding the mechanical properties of nanoparticles are essential to realizing their promise in being used to create exciting new products. This new research has taken a significant step toward gaining the knowledge that can lead to better performance with products using polymer nanoparticles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Cv9v5X

How to give academic lessons relevance

Real-world, career-related experiences can offer students a connection to academic lessons, according to Stephen Plum, a high - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NvaZ18

What is assets-based teaching?

Assets-based teaching means getting to know students and valuing what they bring to the table -- rather than focusing on area - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2y8ahSB

High schoolers train to be veterinary assistants

An Illinois high school is believed to be the first in the state to offer a three-year veterinary science program, which was  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NtA6S3

Nev. district celebrates Week of Respect

An elementary school in Nevada is promoting an anti-bullying message as part of the district's annual Week of Respect.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2y8a81v

District strengthens support for new teachers

A Tennessee school district has new teacher-coaches aimed at supporting educators during their first years in the classroom.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NrWV8I

Educator: 5 strategies for better coaching

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Schools provide backpacks full of food for students to take home

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Maine district tests iPad assessments

First-grade students in a Maine school district are reading a book aloud and answering questions as part of a test of iPad-ba - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2y6IDFt

Rural Calif. districts form coalition

Some rural school districts in California have formed the California Rural Ed Network with the goal of working together to se - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Nw12Ar

Can training boost support for students with ASD?

Teachers who received specialized training were better able to support students with autism, according to a study by research - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2y6YF2r

More than meets the eye: How audiobooks support IEPs & personalized learning

Students benefit from audiobooks whether or not they qualify for special services due to a learning disability.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NuPcXf

A healthy ecosystem for classroom management

Charts and prizes are a short-term fix for behavioral issues.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2y9AVdY

The best way out is always through.

Robert Frost, poet from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NuxK5u

Annual price tag for nonfatal injuries in the US tops $1.8 trillion

Almost one in 10 people in the US visited the hospital for nonfatal injuries in 2013 for a total cost of $1.8 trillion. Falls and being hit by objects were the most prevalent causes of injury. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2C4XtPX

Pregnant women recognize baby expressions differently depending on mental health history

A pilot study has found that pregnant women who have suffered from depression or bipolar disorder (i.e. both mania and depression) recognize babies' faces and how babies laugh or cry, differently to healthy controls. This happens even if they are not currently experiencing depressive or manic symptoms and may represent an early risk-factor for children of these women, although the authors stress that research would be needed to confirm any long-term effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y5tB2Y

Novel technology enables detection of early-stage lung cancer when surgical cure still is possible

To improve outcomes for patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma researchers are developing a blood test to detect lung cancer earlier in the disease. A report describes a new technology, electric field-induced release and measurement (EFIRM) that is both highly sensitive and specific in detecting two epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations associated with lung cancer in the blood of NSCLC patients with early-stage disease. This platform is relatively inexpensive and capable of high-throughput testing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PpET93

When is a nova not a nova? When a white dwarf and a brown dwarf collide

Astronomers have found for the first time that a white dwarf and a brown dwarf collided in a 'blaze of glory' that was witnessed on Earth in 1670. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OPsMVK

Out like a light: Researchers ID brain's 'sleep switch'

Scientists demonstrate in mice that that specific brain cells -- located in a region of the hypothalamus called the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus (VLPO) -- are in fact essential to normal sleep. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NrPI8E

Lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic, 100 years on

With flu season nearly upon us, a new study looks at the factors behind the extremely high mortality of the 1918 flu pandemic and how to prepare for future outbreaks. The authors warn that while the world is better prepared than 100 years ago, new challenges will affect the impact of the next influenza virus pandemic -- including changing population demographics, antibiotic resistance and climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PpDtvf

Global sea level could rise 50 feet by 2300, study says

Global average sea-level could rise by nearly 8 feet by 2100 and 50 feet by 2300 if greenhouse gas emissions remain high and humanity proves unlucky, according to a review of sea-level change and projections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y6BLYO

Rapid response needed to limit global warming

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, according to the latest report from the world's leading body of climate change experts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zYw00x

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket lights up California sky

Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Falcon 9 rocket took an Argentine satellite into orbit. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2II2sav

Taylor Swift breaks political silence in favour of Democrats

The singer says events in "the past two years" mean she's no longer reluctant to share her views. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2IGAoEh

American economists win Nobel prize

William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win prize for research on how climate and technology affect the economy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RBb9HM

Khabib Nurmagomedov v Conor McGregor: How does UFC move on from ugly scenes in Las Vegas?

After the violent scenes that marred the aftermath of Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor, Simon Head asks what the future holds for the fighters, and the sport. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2C2hxCj

Your US mid-term elections daily digest

With 29 days to go to the mid-term elections, here's our daily round-up of the main stories. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2y6Ntmu

Why The Tech Industry Wants Federal Control Over Data Privacy Laws

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Though new data privacy laws in Europe and California have put the tech industry on the defensive, it's moving to craft federal legislation that would pre-empt state laws. (Image credit: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Ry5DFC

Some Apps May Help Curb Insomnia, Others Just Put You To Sleep

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People struggling with insomnia often turn to apps to help them fall asleep. But scientists say only some apps use proven methods that can help address the underlying causes of sleeplessness. (Image credit: Mary Mathis/NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2E7fQX7