Twitter page of Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales hacked

Raw Story | 2016-08-21

OurMine Hacks Wikipedia Co-Founder’s Twitter Page Hacking collective OurMine has done it — again. The hackers compromised Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales’ Twitter account Saturday, reports said. A tweet was sent out from Wales’ verified Twitter account that read, “RIP Jimmy Wales, 1966 –...

Volkswagen eyes deals for self-driving car plans

The Hindu | 2016-08-20

Volkswagen is planning further acquisitions in the market for new transportation technologies and services, a leading manager at the German carmaker said, as it seeks to make up ground after its emissions scandal. Europe's largest automaker, which had been reluctant to commit to new industry trends...

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In our opinion: Children's untreated dental health is a growing concern

Deseret News | 2016-08-20

Left untreated, tooth infections can lead to serious problems, and even death. Plenty of evidence exists to suggest low-income people, and especially their children, often let such problems fester because treatment is too expensive. And now there is evidence that Utah lawmakers’ decision three...

‘World’s Oldest Man’ Reveals His Three Longevity Secrets

Inquisitr | 2016-08-19

A Hindu monk in India who claims to be 120 years old attributes his longevity and good health to three lifestyle options, one of which is practicing yoga for two hours every day. Although not a publicity seeker, Swami Sivananda has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records to verify his status...

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Nino Schurter of Switzerland wins Olympic mountain bike race

The Miami Herald | 2016-08-21

Nino Schurter of Switzerland pulled away from reigning champion Jaroslav Kulhavy of the Czech Republic on the penultimate lap to win the Olympic mountain bike race on Sunday. It was a reversal of their finish at the 2012 London Games, when Kulhavy overtook Schurter on the final section of turns...

Mo Farah completes historic double-double with 5,000m win

The Irish Times | 2016-08-21

Britain’s Mo Farah won the Olympic 5,000 metres gold medal on Saturday to complete the distance double-double having won the 10,000 earlier in the week after claiming both titles in 2012. After an electrifying final lap the 33-year-old sailed over the finish line and into the history books,...

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The Japan News | 2016-08-21

Attack at wedding in Turkey kills 50; ISIL suspected

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The Associated Press | 2016-08-21

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Radio Free Europe | 2016-08-21

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The Charlotte Observer | 2016-08-21

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The Guardian | 2016-08-21

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And the Olympic medals champion is... Grenada?

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Baltimore Sun | 2016-08-21

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The Independent | 2016-08-21

Strict parenting turns children into liars, experts claim

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UK-made arms kill Yemeni children

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