Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil

One of the nation’s top cancer hospitals has grappled with how to bring breakthrough treatments to market while remaining true to its mission.
By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2EVPHt4
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When Doctors Serve on Company Boards

Some hospital executives and cancer researchers sit on the boards of publicly traded companies, raising questions about whether their dual roles create a conflict of interest.
By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2EVPKoK
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Boards of Directors, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 31, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Opinion: It's Time To Put 'Woke' To Sleep

Opinion: It's Time To Put 'Woke' To Sleep
As each year comes to a close, many of us look forward to what we'll take on in the coming 12 months, but for 2019 maybe it's better to leave some things behind, including the word "woke."

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NPR News: Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died

Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died
Nancy Grace Roman was a force at NASA. She was one of the first female executives at the space agency, the first chief of astronomy, and also known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 30, 2018 at 07:58PM
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NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 30, 2018 at 04:51AM
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In Rehab, ‘Two Warring Factions’: Abstinence vs. Medication

A reluctant evolution is taking place in residential drug treatment for opioid addiction. Here’s a look at one center’s wary shift.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RlLchN
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Drug Abuse and Traffic, Addiction (Psychology), Buprenorphine (Drug), Therapy and Rehabilitation
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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.

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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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How Airlines Are Catering to Their Smallest Customers: Children

More and more airlines are turning their attention to their youngest travelers — both to appease their parents, and to keep other passengers happy on long flights.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Children and Childhood, Toys
By SHIVANI VORA from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2AjO314
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Hotel Review: The Hotel Revival, Baltimore

The Revival has brought a touch of modern glamour (and karaoke) to the historically and culturally rich neighborhood of Mount Vernon.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
By STUART EMMRICH from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2Q6Bj2Y
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NPR News: For Pittsburgh, A Difficult Year Reveals Long-Buried Problems

For Pittsburgh, A Difficult Year Reveals Long-Buried Problems
A string of shootings and revelations about clergy abuse has made 2018 a hard year for the people of Pittsburgh. But some are finding new activism and hope within tragedy.

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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 29, 2018 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018

Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 28, 2018 at 11:51PM
Category Health & Science

Is Munich Getting Cool? Look for the Boat on the Bridge

The German city, which is better known for its celebration of tradition than its hip factor, has several new night life spots that could give Berlin a run for its money.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks, Bars and Nightclubs
By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RiLq9G
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In San Francisco, a Younger Sibling Acts Out

At Angler, sister to the three-Michelin-star Saison, a focus on sustainable seafood that is served à la carte — in a restaurant full of taxidermy.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Restaurants
By REBECCA FLINT MARX from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2LADg74
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Luxury Comes to Expedition Cruising

New small ships built for adventure are also offering a full range of amenities, from saunas and fine dining to solariums and luxury suites.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2Ajb58m
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NPR News: 2018 Put Pope Francis To The Test

2018 Put Pope Francis To The Test
It was not a good year for Pope Francis. He got off to a bad start, defending a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sex abuse, and then struggled to prove the Church's commitment to reform.

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NPR News: The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology

The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 28, 2018 at 05:25AM
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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 28, 2018 at 05:24AM
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM
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NPR News: After Pittsburgh Shooting, Jewish Congregations Vow To Keep Helping Refugees

After Pittsburgh Shooting, Jewish Congregations Vow To Keep Helping Refugees
Two months ago, a gunman killed 11 worshipers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. He chose the target because it supported a Jewish aid program to resettle refugees in America.

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Meet the 2019 52 Places to Go Applicants

A lot of people applied. Only one will be chosen to travel around the world.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2VesesS
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36 Hours in Bogotá

In the Colombian capital: a gallery scene that celebrates local artists, a rapidly evolving food and bar culture, and much else to explore.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
By NELL McSHANE WULFHART from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2Sn0FeR
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Meet the Applicants for 2019’s 52 Places to Go Traveler

The trip so nice we’re doing it twice.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2SlJJFF
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Life on the Road With Susan Orlean

The best-selling author talks about overcoming her fear of flying, how she packs for lengthy book tours and her discovery of a “transformational” foot rest.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Books and Literature, Writing and Writers, Travel and Vacations
By KATHERINE ROSMAN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2EPmYWL
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Wristbands and Room Service: Music Festivals Check In to Hotels

Wise to the popularity of zeigesty gatherings like Coachella and Burning Man, hotels are staging their own music festivals.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Music, Travel and Vacations
By SHEILA MARIKAR from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2TdlA3Y
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5 Hotels Booking Live Music Events

These brands want you to settle in and listen to the band.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Music, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
By TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2EScarA
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NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 27, 2018 at 05:37AM
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The Best Travel Photographs of 2018

A selection of the best pictures from the places we visited in the last year.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
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NPR News: What's Next For Tiny Satellites?

What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 27, 2018 at 04:06AM
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NPR News: 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 27, 2018 at 01:47AM
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NPR News: Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year

Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year
In 2018, the Trump administration made good on its promises to unwind long-standing U.S. commitments to guarantee global security and prosperity, writes Ted Piccone of the Brookings Institution.

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NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 26, 2018 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 26, 2018 at 08:41PM
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NPR News: Grandmother's Rosary Is An Anchor To Family Around The World

Grandmother's Rosary Is An Anchor To Family Around The World
NPR's Isabel Lara lived close to the World Trade Center and after Sept. 11, she wasn't allowed to return home for a week. The only thing she could think about was one thing she left behind: a rosary.

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NPR News: Chinese Authorities Raid 2 Prominent Independent Churches

Chinese Authorities Raid 2 Prominent Independent Churches
Chinese authorities have been conducting church raids and arresting prominent pastors that the government believes are a threat to the state.

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NPR News: For The Catholic Church, A Year Of Unending Clergy Abuse Revelations

For The Catholic Church, A Year Of Unending Clergy Abuse Revelations
The Catholic Church has been roiled by revelations about clergy abuse in dioceses across the country in 2018. It began with a Pennsylvania grand jury report in August that detailed decades of abuse.

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Facing the Future in Laos and the Cambodian Coast

At the final two places on our list of 52, our columnist contemplates the swift, irrevocable changes that tourism and development are bringing.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By JADA YUAN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RcIkUD
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NPR News: Trump Attends Christmas Eve Service That Had A Message About Migrants

Trump Attends Christmas Eve Service That Had A Message About Migrants
NPR's Ari Shapiro speak with Mariann Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, about the Christmas Eve service she led at the Washington National Cathedral, which President Trump and the First Lady attended.

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NPR News: The Good News About These Short Days

The Good News About These Short Days
Astrophysicist Adam Frank says to stop cursing the darkness of this time of year and enjoy its place in our cosmic concert.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 26, 2018 at 04:13AM
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NPR News: 2018: A Big Year In Space

2018: A Big Year In Space
This past year was a weird and eventful one for news from outer space. We saw everything from a red sports car being shot off the planet to a detailed new map of our Milky Way to a mysterious hole drilled in the International Space Station.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 26, 2018 at 04:13AM
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NPR News: Pope Francis Calls For Fraternity In Christmas Day Address

Pope Francis Calls For Fraternity In Christmas Day Address
The pope, an outspoken advocate for refugees and migrants, urged the international community to set aside its differences and turn its attention to crises around the world.

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What You Need to Know Before Your First Trip Abroad

Making sure you have a hotel room and a flight is just the beginning. Here are some tips to help you plan your first international trip.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Passports, Budget Travel, Airlines and Airplanes
By KRISTIN WONG from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2EONQX1
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Luxury Hotel Brands Expand to South America

Brazil, Peru and Colombia are among the countries increasingly attracting travelers interested in exploring destinations that offer a combination of culture, nature and history.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
By NORA WALSH from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2EMlhdj
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NPR News: For Evangelicals, A Year Of Reckoning On Sexual Sin And Support For Donald Trump

For Evangelicals, A Year Of Reckoning On Sexual Sin And Support For Donald Trump
Evangelicals in 2018 had to defend their views on sexual sin, given their willingness to overlook Donald Trump's infidelity and reports of sexual misconduct by their own pastors.

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NPR News: I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.

I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.

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Marburg Virus, Related to Ebola, Is Found in Bats in West Africa

The discovery was part of a U.S.-led effort to spot dangerous pathogens in animals before humans are endangered.
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Q1CK2L
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Marburg Virus, Bats, Epidemics
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NPR News: Love The Holidays? The Philippines Celebrates 4 Months Of Christmas Mania

Love The Holidays? The Philippines Celebrates 4 Months Of Christmas Mania
Counting down from September, nine days of Mass, heaps of roast pig, colorful lights and festivities all over the place — the Filipinos know how to make the season bright, and eternal.

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NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
Category Health & Science

Rome in Ruins

Some worry that the city is in danger of becoming a dump. Not a “rubbish heap of history,” or a precious junkyard of antiquities, but an actual garbage dump.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Waste Materials and Disposal
By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2rU71qq
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NPR News: The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami

The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami
NPR's Michel Martin talks with geologist Stephen Johnston about how the tsunami in Indonesia overnight was triggered.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 24, 2018 at 05:44AM
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NPR News: 'Blessings Come In' As Churches Take In Refugee Congregations After The Camp Fire

'Blessings Come In' As Churches Take In Refugee Congregations After The Camp Fire
Chico, Calif., has had to make room for thousands of refugees and several displaced congregations after California's deadliest and most destructive fire destroyed the town of Paradise in Butte County.

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NPR News: Opinion: In Judge Sullivan's Courtroom, A Reminder Of American Values

Opinion: In Judge Sullivan's Courtroom, A Reminder Of American Values
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the time he met U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan when he reported for jury duty. Simon says Judge Sullivan has a history of "independence and sense of duty."

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NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM
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NPR News: India's Supreme Court Orders Hindu Temple To Open Doors To Women, But Devotees Object

India's Supreme Court Orders Hindu Temple To Open Doors To Women, But Devotees Object
No women under 50 have been able to reach the temple since the ruling in September. "I'll block younger women with my own body if I have to," says a female pilgrim who waited until age 53 to visit.

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NPR News: Menstruating Women Are Blocked From Temple In Video Game — And In Real Life

Menstruating Women Are Blocked From Temple In Video Game — And In Real Life
In Darshan Diversion, avatars of menstruating women dodge Hindu priests trying to bar them from a temple. Meanwhile, women of childbearing age can't enter India's Sabarimala temple — for real.

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NPR News: What They Took With Them As They Fled Conflicts

What They Took With Them As They Fled Conflicts
As people escape from turmoil around the world, they often can carry only a few items with them. In hindsight these objects are often precious reminders of the lives they left behind.

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A ‘Beautiful Thing Called Masa’ Stars at a Texas Restaurant

Suerte in East Austin shows what it can accomplish with local, seasonal ingredients and the corn-based dough that is a cornerstone of the cuisine.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Restaurants, Mexican Food (Cuisine)
By DAN SALTZSTEIN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2GAXQFK
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Cancer Doctors See Encouraging Signs for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg is recovering well after surgery to remove two malignant nodules from her lung, but tests will tell whether she needs more treatment.
By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2A8JczO
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Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Lungs
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 22, 2018 at 06:06AM
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NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 22, 2018 at 04:30AM
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NPR News: Sorry, Santa: A Chinese City Has Just Banned All Things Christmas

Sorry, Santa: A Chinese City Has Just Banned All Things Christmas
No public Christmas displays. No celebrations. No holiday socks or Santa costumes sold by vendors. What's behind this seemingly Grinch-like stance?

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Long-Acting Contraceptives Gaining Acceptance Among U.S. Women

At any given time, two-thirds of American women aged 15 to 49 are using contraception. More of them are turning to I.U.D.’s and implantable devices.
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2BD2LzZ
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Birth Control and Family Planning, Women and Girls, Sex
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Not Tonight: Why Americans Are Having Less Sex

Not Tonight: Why Americans Are Having Less Sex
U up? Nah.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 20, 2018 at 11:06PM
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NPR News: Temporary Employees, Long-Term Impact

Temporary Employees, Long-Term Impact
What is NPR losing out on by its heavy reliance on temps and is there a better way?

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This Type of Illiteracy Could Hurt You

More than half of older Americans lack the skills to gather and understand medical information. Providers must simplify, researchers say.
By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CrP3Sh
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Elderly, Reading and Writing Skills (Education), Medicine and Health
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Pope Francis Tells Abusive Priests And Bishops To Turn Themselves In

Pope Francis Tells Abusive Priests And Bishops To Turn Themselves In
Priests who sexually abuse children are like Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ, Pope Francis told a gathering of cardinals on Friday.

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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?

Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?

Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?

James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: Female Mormon Missionaries May Wear Pants In Some Instances

Female Mormon Missionaries May Wear Pants In Some Instances
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated its dress code for missionaries. Women must still wear skirts and dresses to worship, but they may wear dress slacks at other times.

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Hotel Review: The Source Hotel + Market Hall, Denver

The River North Art District has been revitalized in recent years. Now there is also a stylish hotel to accommodate the crowds flocking there.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 21, 2018 at 05:03PM
Category Health & Science

12 People Hospitalized With Infections From Stem Cell Shots

The F.D.A. issued warnings to a California company, and said unregulated treatments will be subject to more scrutiny.
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Stem Cells
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NPR News: More Accusations Of Child Sex Abuse By Priests In Illinois Uncovered, Says AG

More Accusations Of Child Sex Abuse By Priests In Illinois Uncovered, Says AG
A preliminary investigation by the state's attorney general revealed the Illinois Catholic Church withheld the names of at least 500 accused priests from the public.

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Juul Reaches Deal with Tobacco Giant Altria

Altria agreed to pay $12.8 billion to acquire a 35% stake of the popular vaping start-up. Public health advocates criticized the union.
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Smoking and Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
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NPR News: Illinois Releases Preliminary Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Report

Illinois Releases Preliminary Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Report
The Illinois attorney general has found 690 Catholic clergy members in the state have been accused of sexual abuse. But the church has not publicly identified about 500 of the accused.

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What We Learned in 2018: Health and Medicine

Developments in medicine and health that we’re still thinking about at year’s end.
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Medicine and Health, Research, Two Thousand Eighteen, Smoking and Tobacco, Teenagers and Adolescence
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36 Hours in Anaheim

Beyond Disneyland, there’s a wealth of wonders hidden in this Southern California city, as long as you know where to look.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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What Bode Miller Can’t Travel Without

When he is heading off to the slopes, the holder of six Olympic skiing medals makes sure he packs a boot whose design goes back more than 35 years and a jacket that can handle any change in weather.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Alpine Skiing
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Mumbai, a City Both Uplifting and Heartbreaking

India’s largest city is known for both the poverty of its slums and the richness of its history, museums, nightclubs, restaurants and street food.
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9 Things You Should Know Before You Go to India

When you need to use your visa, how to get around on public and private transportation and what to think about all that tantalizing street food.
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NPR News: Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 20, 2018 at 07:51AM
Category Health & Science

The Bullet Lodged in His Knee. Then the Injuries Really Began.

In an unusual medical case, a bullet left in the knee of a patient for 14 years led to joint damage and lead poisoning.
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Knees, Emergency Medical Treatment, Poisoning and Poisons, Lead
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NPR News: To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds

To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds
Astrophysicist Adam Frank likes to spread the universe's good news. Today's — the clouds in the sky exhibit a ceaseless power of creative transformation.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 20, 2018 at 04:07AM
Category Health & Science

Juul May Get Billions in Deal With One of World’s Largest Tobacco Companies

A deal between the e-cigarette start-up and Altria, the maker of Marlboros, would create a powerful partnership in marketing and lobbying.
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Smoking and Tobacco, E-Cigarettes
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Top Cancer Doctor Resigns As Editor of Medical Journal

Dr. José Baselga, the former chief medical officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was asked to resign after he failed to disclose corporate ties in dozens of scientific articles.
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Cancer, Conflicts of Interest
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NPR News: Analyzing An 'Analysis': It Came Up Short

Analyzing An 'Analysis': It Came Up Short
An 'analysis' didn't initially get a needed label and didn't follow protocol.

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Want a Different Way to Ring in the New Year? Visit Antarctica.

Forget Times Square. A growing number of travelers are choosing to celebrate the New Year in one of the most remote, beautiful places on Earth.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: New Year, Travel and Vacations, Cruises
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The Otherworldly Beauty of a Dying Sea

The Dead Sea is falling by more than a meter a year, and paradoxically, its destruction is revealing an eerie, enchanting world below the waters.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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Opening a Door to a Secret Prague

A new wave of off-the-radar art spaces are opening in former factories, military barracks and other historic structures in the Czech Republic’s capital city.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Historic Buildings and Sites, Art
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Oslo Puts Up a Stop Sign

Starting in 2019, the Norwegian capital will restrict the use of vehicles in its city center, following a global trend to make popular tourist destinations more pedestrian-friendly.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Area Planning and Renewal
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NPR News: For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience

For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 19, 2018 at 05:02PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 19, 2018 at 05:00PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions

Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions
New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests that Pyongyang is refining its weapons technology through open scientific research. China leads the way in scientific collaboration with North Korea.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 19, 2018 at 03:01PM
Category Health & Science

Allergan Halts Sales in Europe of Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer

The company’s product, in use worldwide, has been under scrutiny since women began developing a type of lymphoma.
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Implants, Breasts, Medical Devices, Cancer
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Judge Urges CVS and Aetna to Remain Separate During Antitrust Review

A federal judge overseeing the merger settlement asked the companies to keep their businesses distinct while he examines the $69 billion deal.
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Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
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How to Help Teenagers Quit Vaping

Though options are limited for now, they exist. For starters, parents should recognize that they are confronting an addiction to nicotine, which is hard to break.
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Teenagers and Adolescence, Addiction (Psychology), Nicotine, E-Cigarettes
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Addicted to Vaped Nicotine, Teenagers Have No Clear Path to Quitting

Parents, schools and public health experts struggle to find effective ways to help young people quit e-cigarettes. “There is no sound science yet.”
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Smoking and Tobacco, Teenagers and Adolescence, Nicotine, Addiction (Psychology)
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NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 19, 2018 at 12:08AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Religious Rift Grows Between Ukraine And Russia

Religious Rift Grows Between Ukraine And Russia
Ukraine has taken another step in separating itself from Russian domination by establishing its own Orthodox church — a move which has angered the Kremlin and Russian Orthodox leaders.

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In Bhutan, Prayer Flags and Birds From Heaven

With two more stops to go, our 52 Places columnist, exhausted after nearly a year on the road, finds beauty and respite in the temples and valleys of this Buddhist kingdom.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Buddhism, Travel and Vacations
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Five Places to Go in Kigali

A former red-light district in Rwanda’s capital has become red hot, buzzing with trendy bars, artsy boutiques, bakeries and clubs.
Sourcer: The New York Times
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An Island Nation Starts an Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone

In Vanuatu, 20 percent of children miss their shots because villages are so hard to reach. It has hired an Australian company to fly them in.
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Drones (Pilotless Planes), Vaccination and Immunization
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Study Shows Big Rise in Teen Vaping This Year

Use of other drugs, including opioids, alcohol and tobacco cigarettes, was down and marijuana use was steady, the annual survey of American teenagers found.
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Addiction (Psychology), Teenagers and Adolescence, Research
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The World Needs a Urine Test for TB. But It’s Already Here.

The W.H.O. has recommended such a test for H.I.V.-positive patients since 2015. But in poor countries, few qualifying patients are receiving it.
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Tuberculosis, Tests (Medical), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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New Flights to the Caribbean This Winter, an Island-by-Island Guide

Airlines are adding seasonal nonstop flights that will help cut down on the travel time between the airport and the beach.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes
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NPR News: Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky

Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 December 17, 2018 at 11:29PM
Category Health & Science

When Report Cards Go Out on Fridays, Child Abuse Increases on Saturdays, Study Finds

Verified cases of child abuse in Florida occurred at higher rates on the Saturdays after the release of report cards at public schools, according to a JAMA Pediatrics study.
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Child Abuse and Neglect, Corporal Punishment, Education (K-12)
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