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First nation out leads the way: Lisa Friedman, New York Times Trump serves notice to quit Paris Aggreement WASHINGTON — The Trump administration formally notified the United Nations on Monday that it would withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, leaving global climate diplomats to plot a way forward without the cooperation of the world’s largest economy. The action,
( What if this was the game plan from the beginning ? Get countries to commit hari-kiri....and bow out . A message to the United Nations .... from a little old lady )
The panicked closure of nuclear power in Japan pushed electricity prices up. The UN agrees that no people died from radiation in the Fukushima event, but the frenzied over-evacuation killed up to 2,000 people. After that, higher electricity prices led to at least 1280 extra deaths in the 21 largest cities. That translates into 4,500 deaths if the mortality rate was similar across the rest of the

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If the scraggly voice of Sesame Street's Cookie Monster is what brings you joy, you're in luck. The hungry muppet with a sweet tooth is back to read turn-by-turn directions on the navigation app Waze. He took a short hiatus after first showing off his navigational skills this summer. It's not just "om nom noms" and "me want cookies," but honest driving directions to get you where you're going. Th
It's been more than two years since Donald Trump almost certainly accidentally tweeted the letters "covfefe" in succession, and to this day he's still defending himself. For those of you who've blocked 2017 out of your memories, here's a refresher. In May 2017, Trump sent Twitter into chaos after tweeting the nonsensical phrase , "Despite the constant negative press covfefe." He most likely missp
Terrifying stories of people being turned into monstrous creatures may actually have some truth to them. Jessica Wang, Associate Professor of US Histo...
The pilot who once flew Senator Barack Obama had a surreal experience with an unidentified flying object. Speaking in an interview with Lisa Kennedy M...

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Decision to prevent publication described as ‘jaw-dropping’ by Dominic Grieve Downing Street has effectively blocked the publication of a potentially explosive parliamentary report on the security threat that Russia poses to the UK until after the general election. The 50-page document from the intelligence and security committee examines allegations that Kremlin-sponsored activity distorted the
The experiment for the month of August led to more efficient meetings and happier workers who took less time off Microsoft tested out a four-day work week in its Japan offices and found as a result employees were not only happier – but significantly more productive. For the month of August, Microsoft Japan experimented with a new project called Work-Life Choice Challenge Summer 2019, giving its e
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in Manhattan has rejected President Trump’s appeal to keep eight years of his tax returns secret. The Monday ruling marks a significant loss for Trump, who has fought aggressively to keep his tax returns private, despite such disclosures being common practice among previous presidents. Trump’s likely to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, in what promises
Andy Borowitz jokes that President Donald Trump has accused the whistle-blower of working for the United States government.
Want the best of VICE News straight to your inbox? Sign up here. It’s official: The U.S. is now the only country in the world to pull out of the Paris climate agreement. President Donald Trump announced in June of 2017 that he intended to leave the only international agreement to keep the planet from warming more than 2 degrees Celsius. But Monday was the earliest that his administration could of
President Trump has long doubted the science behind climate change and is making good on his intention to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris climate agreement. | Cheriss May/NurPhoto/Getty Images The exit will take effect November 4, 2020, the day after the presidential election. The Trump administration on Monday started the official process of pulling the United States out of the Pa

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Voyager 1 has a companion in the realm of the stars.
Researchers report the spacecraft Voyager 2 has reached interstellar space, following Voyager 1's historic passage six years ago. In the study, the researchers note a jump in plasma density detected by a plasma wave instrument on the spacecraft as evidence Voyager 2 has entered interstellar space.
The United States notified the United Nations on Monday that it would leave the Paris climate agreement, staring the clock on a yearlong withdrawal process.
Dr. Shalini Prasad (front), interim department head of bioengineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, holds the THC biosensor her team developed. In back, from left, are electrical engineering Ph.D. student Devangsingh Sankhala, research engineer Paul Rice and biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Vikram Narayanan Dhamu.
A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use.
The first scientific results from the spacecraft’s exit into interstellar space have been published, revealing a simpler departure than its predecessor -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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The “Ostwall” (Oder-Warthe-Bogen) is quite forgotten, there are many reasons for this. Technically, there are at least 3 construction projects of the Second World War that are referred to with “Ostwall”. This video tackles the various factors why you probably never heard of the “Ostwall”, although it was a major and expensive project
US Force X-37B space plane has touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center almost two years after Falcon 9 rocket launched it, smashing its own record for the longest time in space as its mission remains veiled in secrecy. The unpiloted plane, that looks akin a miniature space shuttle, came back to Earth on […]
Jim W. Dean - While China continues to negotiate a trade deal with the US, Peking is making huge investments in the New Great Wall of China, to do what Iran and Russia have been doing, to domestically produce as much as possible of everything they need so they can never be vulnerable to sanctions attacks.
The tech allowed researchers to conduct a ‘rapid archaeological survey, over weeks rather than months or years’
Supai is so remote, mail is delivered by mule train
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Watch on Vimeo: vimeo.com/357696140 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/xrA495uA6-Y Film Title: Hoan Alone Log Line: Personal Stories from the Bridge Film synopsis: Milwaukee’s Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is the crown over Summerfest and has become one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. But it’s also a popular site for suicides. This animated doc
An exploration of workplace diversity or the lack there of, told through meet the team pages. also known as: the video resume of filmmaker Travis Wood elshatrab.com This film is part of The Eyeslicer season 2, check out it out: theeyeslicer.com/watch Music by: brendanmoriak.com Cast: Travis Wood
The Surface Pro X is the Windows 10 computer Microsoft has tried to make for years. It is a beautiful, well-made hybrid tablet device that runs on an ARM processor co-developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm. The base model costs $1,138.99 with a keyboard. But like previous attempts, Microsoft hasn’t done enough to offset the compromises this aspirational computer asks of customers. Read more: ht
Dr. Ruth offered her advice to inquiring minds in the audience, and answered their questions about sex and relationships. #DrRuth #TheEllenShow #Ellen From: TheEllenShow
Ellen recruited Jon Dorenbos to do a very special magic trick that reunited expecting mom Ashley and her U.S. Marine husband Steve, who has been deployed for the past six months. Ellen also had a special gift for the couple and their growing family. Brought to you by: Cheerios #TheEllenShow #Ellen #JonDorenbos From: TheEllenShow
Apple TV Plus is the company’s first major foray into original television. It’s also Apple’s attempt at making a mark in the streaming wars. That’s partially why Apple is giving it away for free, echoing Amazon’s Prime Video strategy. But it won’t always be free, and Apple knows that. Learn more about Team Trees - https://teamtrees.org/ Read more: http://bit.ly/2JEwYU8 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5

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At least 1 killed and 34 others injured, including 3 Indian paramilitary police, in attack in Srinagar.
Authorities put restrictions on private vehicles and shut schools as pollution level hovers around dangerous levels.
President Trump is fulfilling his most important de-regulatory promise. This is a great day for America, and 4th November 2020 when U. S. withdrawal becomes final will be an even greater day. On the U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State November 4, 2019 Today the United…
The battle to liberate the planet Earth is reaching a crescendo as Khazarian mafia puppet politicians are being systematically hunted down and killed or arrested, Pentagon and MI6 sources say. At the same time, the cabal has initiated surrender negotiations, according to sources in the White Dragon Society and Earth Alliance. A clear sign we are facing an unusual situation is that Israel shut dow
A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution.
In September, Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced the Ranked Choice Voting Act in Congress. If adopted, the legislation would mandate the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) for House and Senate elections. The bill doesn’t currently have the votes to pass through the House, but the lack of establishment support 

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