Twitter says it would love world leaders to use it like Trump

The Jakarta Post | 2017-05-03

Twitter Inc. won’t attribute a bump in activity on its platform to U.S. President Donald Trump’s prolific usage. But the president’s tweets certainly put the company in the spotlight, Chief Operating Officer Anthony Noto said. People go to...

Microsoft out to regain ground in schools with Surface

The Jakarta Post | 2017-05-03

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a Surface laptop and streamlined operating software in a move aimed at regaining ground in classrooms, where Google Chromebooks have taken hold. Surface Laptop powered by a Windows 10 S operating system were shown off at an education-focused Microsoft event in New York...

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New Zealand regulators reject merger of newspaper publishers

The Associated Press | 2017-05-03

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Regulators on Wednesday rejected a proposed merger between New Zealand&aposs; two main newspaper publishers, saying the benefits of saving money and extending the life of some newspapers did not outweigh the harm it would cause to democracy. The...

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Lab-grown stem cells may carry an increased risk of cancer

Engadget | 2017-05-01

If you've followed the latest medical research, you know that stem cells are a big deal. They let you repurpose cells so that you can theoretically grow them into whatever you need. However, scientists just got a good reason to be more cautious tha... ......

A Million IVF Babies Have Been Born in the USA

NBC News | 2017-04-28

At least a million babies have been born in the U.S. using lab-assisted techniques, a new report finds. ......

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Sharapova's return ends in semifinal defeat to Mladenovic

Gulf Daily News | 2017-04-29

Other Sports Sat, 29 Apr 2017 Associated Press Stuttgart: Maria Sharapova's first tournament since her controversial return to tennis ended Saturday after losing to Kristina Mladenovic of France in the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals. Mladenovic beat former...



Jeb Bush set to go into the baseball business with a bid for the Miami Marlins

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-05-03

Jeb Bush is set to follow his brother George in becoming the owner of a baseball franchise. The former Florida governor and one time favourite for the Republican presidential nomination, before being swept...

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WorldNews.com | 2017-05-03

French Presidential Candidates Macron And Le Pen To Face Off In Election Debate

France’s two presidential candidates will face off Wednesday in a televised debate often seen as the climax of the election, BBC News reported. Candidates...

WorldNews.com | 2017-05-03

Abbas Cuts Funds To Gaza To Punish Hamas

The Palestinian government presided over by Mahmoud Abbas, announced Wednesday it will stop paying for electricity in the Gaza Strip to “dry up” funds to Hamas...

WorldNews.com | 2017-05-03

More Than 50 Miners Trapped In Iran's Zemestan-Yurt Explosion, Reports Say

An explosion in a coal mine in Iran has trapped more than 50 miners, BBC News reported Wednesday. The explosion, which killed two people and wounded another 25,...

The Irish Times | 2017-05-03

Attention will be paid to Ireland in initial Brexit talks, Barnier says

It is an “illusion” to think that the process of Britain leaving the European Union will be quick or painless, the European Commission’s chief negotiator Michel...

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