Students develop machine that generates potable water from air

The Times of India | 2017-05-16

MANGALURU: A unique machine designed by four final year engineering students of Shree Devi Institute of Technology (SDIT) is capable of generating potable water from thin air. These budding engineers have developed 'Rooftop Water Generating Machine' as part of their study project which they are...

Egypt plans new controls on social media

CNN | 2017-05-16

(CNN)The Egyptian government is considering radical new proposals to restrict citizens' access to social media. A draft bill circulated in Egyptian newspapers would require users to register with the government to access sites including Twitter and Facebook. Successful applicants would receive a...

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Graff Diamonds Buys Lesedi La Rona Shard

Diamonds Net | 2017-05-16

RAPAPORT... Graff Diamonds has revealed that it acquired the 373.72-carat rough fragment that fell off the Lesedi La Rona diamond — and says it has the potential to yield a “significant polished stone.” Lucara Diamond...

Chinese stocks fall on weak data; other Asian markets rise

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese stocks sank Tuesday after April economic activity weakened while other Asian markets rose following Wall Street's spurt on higher oil prices. KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.4 percent to 3,078.60 points and Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.2 percent to...

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Ebola kills 3 in DRC, WHO says; scores more linked to deaths

CNN | 2017-05-15

(CNN)Three people have died from an Ebola outbreak in a remote northern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as health officials travel to the central African country in response to a rising number of suspected cases, the World Health Organization says. Last week, WHO reported one...

Ending mental health stigma

Orange County Register | 2017-05-13

We need to have a frank discussion about mental health in our community. Each May during Mental Health Month, we, as a nation, come together to raise awareness about mental health; yet for far too long we have missed the opportunities to speak up, as individuals and communities. As mental health...

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How do you get girls to school in the least educated country on Earth?

The Guardian | 2017-05-15

Niger is last among 187 countries in the UN’s education index, but getting girls into school affects many other areas of development. What can be done?...

Ryan visits NYC school run by prominent charter advocate

NEW YORK (AP) — Scores of protesters greeted House Speaker Paul Ryan as he visited a New York City school run by an advocate who was considered for the post of U.S. secretary of education. Moskowitz, a Democrat, announced in November that she was taking herself out of the running to serve as...

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Murray makes Madrid last 16, Pouille bows out

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-05-09

World number one Andy Murray was the headline act at the Madrid Open on Tuesday and the Scot booked his place in the third round with a straight-sets victory over Marius Copil. The Romanian put in a creditable display despite ultimately losing 6-4 6-3 and looked good value for his first foray into...

Who's afraid of Maria?

Hong Kong Standard | 2017-05-09

Eugenie Bouchard claimed plenty of other players on the WTA Tour share her outspoken views on Maria Sharapova's return from an 15-month doping ban, but are too "scared" to speak out. Bouchard beat Sharapova for the first time in five meetings in the second round of the Madrid Open 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, a...



Steve Kerr yells the same thing every time Draymond Green shoots a 3 as part of the unusual way he manages the Warriors star

Business Insider | 2017-05-16

David Zalubowski/AP Steve Kerr has one of the most challenging jobs in the NBA, despite also having one of the most talented teams. Though the Golden State Warriors could roll the ball out without a game plan against most teams in the NBA and still win on most nights, Kerr's challenge is keeping his...

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola says happiness is not winning titles

Sky Sports | 2017-05-16

Pep Guardiola insists happiness for him "does not depend on titles", and Manchester City have not won silverware this season because they have "not been good enough". With two games left to play in Guardiola's debut season in the Premier League, City are still not certain of a top-four finish. They...

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The Economic Times | 2017-05-17

Hacker group threatens to release more malware

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Reuters | 2017-05-17

U.S. FDA warns of foot, leg amputations with J&J; diabetes drug

May 16 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson is required to add new warnings to its diabetes drug, Invokana, about the risk of foot and leg amputations, the U.S. Food...

WorldNews.com | 2017-05-16

Canada Will Forbid Airlines To Remove Passengers On Overbooked Flights

No one who has bought a ticket for a domestic or international flight in Canada will be allowed to be removed because of overbooking under a new passenger bill...

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Alternet | 2017-05-16

What Progressives Should Demand from the FBI

A political movement needs more than outrage, it needs a vision of a better world. Many Americans...

Democracy Now | 2017-05-16

Democracy Now! 2017-05-16 Tuesday

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