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Is The Internet Or Our Human Condition Responsible For False Information?
WorldNews.com 24 Jan 2020
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Whether we want to admit it or not we are drowning in information, most of it online and most of it false. Consequently, the Internet may empower us to do what we want to do, but it also invites us to “believe” what we want to believe-even at our own risk ... Still, it didn’t matter ... The Death of Expertise ... ....
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Mike Pence calls Trump 'unstoppable' in hot mic moment
The Independent 24 Jan 2020
The US vice president Mike Pence was caught on camera saying Donald Trump was "unstoppable", during a conversation with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem. Mr Pence said. "We're contending. He's unstoppable, like somebody else I know." ... Download the new Independent Premium app ... Israel election ... ....
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Huge rally as Iraqis demand US troops pull out
BBC News 24 Jan 2020
Protesters started to gather in central Baghdad early on Friday, and several hours later, the area was packed with people. Many carried Iraq's national flags as well as placards denouncing the US military presence in Iraq ... Earlier this month, Iraqi lawmakers passed a non-binding resolution calling for foreign troops to leave the country ... ....
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Will Serena Williams ever win a 24th Grand Slam title after shock Australian Open exit?
Sky Sports 24 Jan 2020
Serena Williams's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title continues to evade her after her latest exit. Will she ever equal Margaret Court's feat? ... Also See. ... The Big Three or a new champ? ... ....
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Premier League: Roberto Firmino 'Worldie' Secures Another Late Liverpool Win at Wolves
Yahoo Daily News 24 Jan 2020
Wolverhampton. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed another moment of magic from Roberto Firmino as the Brazilian's late winner opened up a 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Wolves on Thursday ... Liverpool were even grateful to goalkeeper Alisson Becker for not falling behind in the second half ... ....
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Harvey Weinstein's trial continues after a day of graphic revelations
CNN 24 Jan 2020
New York (CNN)The trial against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein continues Friday, a day after actress Annabella Sciorra recounted in vivid detail how he allegedly barged into her apartment 25 years ago and raped her. Harvey Weinstein is 'not a harmless old man,' prosecutors say ... Six women are expected to testify. Read More ... "I felt ... ....
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Sex is for married heterosexual couples only, says Church of England
The Irish Times 23 Jan 2020
The Church of England has stated that sex belongs only within heterosexual marriage, and that Christians in gay or straight civil partnerships should be sexually abstinent. Bishops have issued pastoral guidance in response to the recent introduction to mixed-sex civil partnerships, which says ... It adds ... In 2013, same-sex marriage was legalised ... . ....
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Brexit: European presidents sign withdrawal agreement
The Irish Times 24 Jan 2020
The presidents of the European Council and the European Commission have formally signed the Brexit withdrawal agreement ahead of Britain’s departure from the EU next week ... The European Parliament is now expected to vote to approve the agreement on Wednesday, paving the way for the UK to leave on Friday next week, January 31st ... . . ....
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Greta Thunberg Says Climate Demands "Completely Ignored" At Davos
NDTV 24 Jan 2020photo: US DoD / Glenn Fawcett
Wuhan virus does not appear to be as deadly as SARS, Singapore PM says
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Mount Vesuvius blast turned ancient victim's brain to glass
The Oklahoman 23 Jan 2020
MILAN (AP) — The eruption of Mount Vesuvius turned an incinerated victim's brain material into glass, the first time scientists have verified the phenomenon from a volcanic blast, officials at the Herculaneum archaeology site said Thursday ... He is believed to have been the custodian of a place of worship, the Collegium Augustalium ... Associated Press ... ....
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Huthi missile attack on MP's home kills two including child
Middle East Online 23 Jan 2020
DUBAI - A rebel missile attack on the home of a Yemeni lawmaker killed two of his relatives, authorities said Thursday, drawing condemnation from the UN after a recent strike in the area left 116 dead ... "The strike destroyed the home completely and caused panic in the residential neighbourhood." ... ....
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Taylor Swift shakes Sundance with revealing documentary
ABC News 24 Jan 2020
The normally private Taylor Swift has premiered a revealingly intimate documentary at the Sundance Film Festival ... ....
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North Korea names sharp-tongued army figure as foreign minister
The Times of India 24 Jan 2020
SEOUL. North Korea has named a sharp-tongued former army officer with little foreign policy experience as its top diplomat, in a possible indication it will take a harder line with Washington in stalled nuclear negotiations ... and made public the foreign policy stand of the (North Korean) government," KCNA said ... diplomacy,'' Cheong said ... ....
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First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven
Federal News Radio 24 Jan 2020
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The results are finally in for the first chocolate chip cookie bake-off in space. While looking more or less normal, the best cookies required two hours of baking time last month up at the International Space Station. It takes far less time on Earth, under 20 minutes. And how do they taste? No one knows ... Advertisement ... ___ ... ....
