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The US actor and comedian was embroiled in a controversy over homophobic comments. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2roaGwn

State department spokeswoman Heather Nauert will become the new UN ambassador, US media say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qi2KvP

Jessica Hayes is one of more than 4,000 Catholic women around the world living in voluntary and perpetual chastity. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Uoqi0u

Lance Armstrong says an early investment in Uber has "saved" his family after paying out $111m (£86.8m) in legal fees and settlements. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2E5fWg6

New Census Bureau estimates underscore the digital divide facing Native Americans living on reservations or other American Indian land in the U.S. (Image credit: David McNew/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2SvK8VC

In a rough year for tech, Microsoft unseated Apple as the most valuable company. It's cultivated an image as Silicon Valley's elder statesman, urging regulation for technologies it's still developing. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Ej8a3c

Former President George HW Bush will lay to rest at the Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Ehubzd

The can contained capsaicin – the chemical that makes chili peppers fiery. The incident comes amid scrutiny of conditions at the sprawling warehouses used to deliver goods at ever-faster speeds. (Image credit: Bess Adle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2RKi7Kc

The administration plans to open protected lands for drilling and lift curbs on carbon emissions. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AYy0VZ

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University junior quarterback Jackson Erdmann (Rosemount, Minn.) was named one of the four finalists for the 2018 Gagliardi Trophy, which is awarded to the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III by Jostens and the Saint John's J-Club. The finalists were revealed by D3football.com during a live streaming broadcast on Thursday, Dec. 6. - Release from Saint John's University Athletics https://ift.tt/2SsIofM

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RBGMAk

Fluoride-based batteries have the potential to last up to eight times longer than those in use today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E54LE6

USGS announces an assessment of continuous oil and gas in Texas and New Mexico's Delaware Basin, the largest USGS has ever conducted, with an estimate of 46.3 billion barrels of oil and 281 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QCNWqF

Researchers have used data from radar satellites to measure the subsidence of the Earth's surface in the Tehran region in Iran. They found out that between 2003 and 2017 three areas sank there with rates of sometimes more than 25 centimeters per year, and several meters in total. For the first time, this study traces in detail the subsidence in this region over a longer period of time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rpgxlq

How much of a reef's ability to withstand stressful conditions is influenced by the type of symbiotic algae that the corals hosts? New work investigates how the nutrients algae share with their coral hosts varies between species and what this could mean for a coral's ability to survive in a changing climate. They determined that in the wake of a bleaching event, even an algal tenant that's poor provider may be better than no provider. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2L2RKw8

Approximately 88 percent of wheat production is susceptible to yellow rust. Researchers have new results regarding the fungus, which evolves quickly to produce new, virulent strains. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeAoT4

The social network publishes a detailed rebuttal of some of the claims made against it. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2E4RV8S

By combining ocean models, animal metabolism and fossil records, researchers show that the Permian mass extinction in the oceans was caused by global warming that left animals unable to breathe. As temperatures rose and the metabolism of marine animals sped up, the warmer waters could not hold enough oxygen for their survival. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QiGq4W

A new organic polymer blend allows plastic electronics to function in high temperatures without sacrificing performance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RCeLIT

Although helium is a rare element on Earth, it is ubiquitous in the universe. It is, after hydrogen, the main component of stars and gaseous giant planets. Despite its abundance, helium was only detected recently in the atmosphere of a gaseous giant by an international team. The team has observed for the first time how this gas escapes from the overheated atmosphere of an exoplanet, literally inflated with helium. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2El5u54

Domestic dogs play a key role in the transmission and expansion of rabies in rural areas of China, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QiSrrk

Current treatment options for the parasitic disease leishmaniasis are largely ineffective, expensive, and tend to be plagued by resistant parasites and side effects. Now, researchers have showed that a natural flavonoid is effective at treating Leishmania amazonensis infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2REW9Iq

The non-pregnant uterus is commonly assumed to be an unimportant organ. One third of American women have a hysterectomy by age 60, often before natural menopause. Researchers have found an animal model of hysterectomy resulted in decreased memory capacity and an altered hormonal profile within two months after surgery. The study suggests an important role for the uterus that could impact cognitive aging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rqdHfQ

Engineers have developed a method to transfer complete, flexible, two-dimensional circuits from their fabrication platforms to curved and other smooth surfaces. Such circuits are able to couple with near-field electromagnetic waves and offer next-generation sensing for optical fibers and other applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E8nYoi

Disaster communication experts say disaster media coverage can have lasting effects on children's mental health and suggest teachers and parents be prepared to respond to questions during and after a catastrophe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QCDqzJ

Parrots are famously talkative, and a blue-fronted Amazon parrot named Moises -- or at least its genome -- is telling scientists volumes about the longevity and highly developed cognitive abilities that give parrots so much in common with humans. Perhaps someday, it will also provide clues about how parrots learn to vocalize so well. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FYHmH0

OSIRIS-REx observations of asteroid Bennu will improve predictions of which asteroids could be on a trajectory that could pose a risk to Earth. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2QAlFBi

Thousands of videos have been taken down by YouTube as a result of a BBC investigation into essay-writing adverts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PnMKmx

The can of bear repellent was punctured, sending fumes around the US warehouse, officials say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zIv2oQ

A set of emerging diagnostic tools may help identify breast cancer patients who are most likely to benefit from therapies that target important enzymes fueling a range of subtypes, including BCRA-mutated and triple negative cancers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ei0y10

The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is quite possibly the most studied organism on the planet. Fruit flies are also quite familiar residents in many of our kitchens, attracted as they are to the fruit bowl. But how do the flies live in the wild? Surprisingly little is known. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EkWVXY

Researchers have identified a new strain of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, in DNA extracted from 5,000-year-old human remains. Their analyses suggest that this strain is the closest ever identified to the genetic origin of plague. Their work also suggests that plague may have been spread among Neolithic European settlements by traders, contributing to their decline. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PnBG99

Asian geckos were observed running over water at nearly a meter per second, as fast as on land. Lab experiments show how. They get support from surface tension but also slap the water rapidly with their feet. They also semi-plane over the surface and use their tail for stabilization and propulsion. They thus sit between insects, which use only surface tension, and larger animals, which run upright via foot slapping alone. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sry1c0

Now unstowed, the spacecraft's robotic arm will point a camera located on its elbow and take images of the surroundings. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2Pks27b

Some 113 million Americans have had an immediate family member jailed, says the report. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PpZXv0

Medical software that overlays tumor information from MRI scans onto ultrasound images can help guide surgeons conducting biopsies and improve prostate cancer detection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PpVDfg

Young aphids may ride on the backs of adult aphids to get back to the safety of a host plant quicker, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDWjjh

Stereotypes that migrants are disease carriers who present a risk to public health and are a burden on services are some of the most prevalent and harmful myths about migration. Evidence from a comprehensive new report, including new international data analysis, shows these myths to be unfounded, yet they continue to be used to deny migrants entry, restrict access to healthcare, or detain people unlawfully. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QjHRjR

The error meant a blank yellow rectangle was active on the sites and apps for about 45 minutes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QIivvu

A federal report suggests America's interstates are worn, overused and highly congested. It also recommends billions of dollars in fixes, (Image credit: Paul Ratje/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2zMzaUW

"Bullying is unacceptable," says the father, driving behind his 10-year-old as she trudges to school. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RJgCvO

New houses must include solar panels in California, starting in 2020. Recent extreme weather events such as wildfires and drought make the need clear, a state official says. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Pm9IKL

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Co-teaching appears to be growing in popularity, but current research shows mixed results concerning its outcomes.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ASWUGo

Twitter is a valuable resource to help teach world languages -- providing accessible lessons via a familiar medium, writes An - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2UkPEw6

A Nebraska high school recently launched an incentive program tied to its positive behavioral interventions and support progr - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AYQMMU

US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos signed an agreement with Swiss officials on Monday to help bolster US career-training educ - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2UjVY6V

More than a dozen companies are pledging $25 million over three years of in-kind safety solutions for schools through a grant - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AYQJRe

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U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city's computer systems in March, causing millions in damages. (Image credit: Jose Luis Magana/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2zKgnJV

USA Gymnastics has filed for bankruptcy in order to support athletes who made sexual abuse claims against Larry Nassar. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PjyKKA

David Earl Miller argued that lethal injection would lead to a prolonged and painful death. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PmKNXF

Canadian authorities have arrested Meng Wanzhou, the company's CFO and daughter of its founder, at the request of the U.S. And Chinese officials have made quite clear they're not happy about it. (Image credit: Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Eg7o72

The Girls star says speaking up for Murray Miller out of "blind faith" was "a terrible mistake". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BSJegj

কারও হঠাত্ করে খিঁচুনি শুরু হল বা মাঝে মধ্যেই কারও শরীরে খিঁচুনির সমস্যা হয় মানেই যে তিনি মৃগীরোগে আক্রান্ত, তা না-ও হতে পারে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2zIMTMw