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Smoking rates in Britain now at lowest ever level

July 03, 2017

Health campaigners are celebrating a decade of smoke-free legislation in England, which they say has had a monumental impact on public health. Sir Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK's chief executive, said the charity was "thrilled" at the success of the smoking ban but pointed out "the job is far from done".He said: "We still have more than eight million smokers in Britain and tens of thousands of children taking up the deadly addiction every year".

Chocolate could improve your brain power, new study finds

July 03, 2017

It's easy to be confused with the numerous results from scientific studies , especially regarding some things that we encounter every day, or in chocolate's case, something that we want to encounter every day. Additionally, researchers found that regular, long-term intake of cocoa flavanols may protect against cognitive decline. The effects of eating cocoa flavanols in the long term - ranging from five days up to 3 months - was mostly been studied in elderly people.

With health care bill looming, senators aren't seeking spotlight

July 03, 2017

Even as McConnell worked behind-the-scenes to find a way to allay the concerns of conservatives, who didn't believe the bill went far enough to repeal Obamacare, and centrists, who anxious about Medicaid cuts and the 22 million more people who would be uninsured under the plan, Trump took to Twitter .

Hornets agree to terms with former Rookie of the Year Carter-Williams

July 02, 2017

The deal is for one year at $2.7 million. The Hornets have Kemba Walker entrenched at point guard, with Nicolas Batum working at shooting guard. Remember back when Sam Hinkie traded Carter-Williams to the Bucks and got the Sixers' future Lakers first-round pick? Carter-Williams played in 45 games in his only season with the Bulls, making 19 starts, and averaging 6.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Munnar High-Level Meet: Pinarayi Censures Official Lethargy

July 02, 2017

The minister will not attend the meeting convened in Thiruvananthapuram but instead will participate in the meet convened by CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran in Kottayam. Chandrasekharan and CPI local leaders did not take part in the meet. Both the parties, which are against encroachment in the district, are in a fix after signing a memorandum against taking over the controversial land and building of a home stay issue in Munnar.

Britain To Pull Out Of Fishing Pact

July 02, 2017

Environment secretary Michael Gove officially announced the decision today and said it would help "take back control" of fishing access to United Kingdom waters. "The Fishing industry is potentially worth £6.3 billion to the United Kingdom economy, and not to grasp the opportunities that Brexit presents to exploit it for the national good is foolhardy in the extreme".

National Basketball Association free agency rumors 2017: Tracking the important speculation in one place

July 02, 2017

Tony Snell agreed to a 4-year $46 million deal with the Bucks per ESPN . The return is Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis . They want to keep Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins happy as well as give them some help and they did so by agreeing to terms with Jrue Holiday to a 5 year deal worth 126 million dollars.

Valverde suffered broken knee cap in Tour-ending crash

July 02, 2017

In May, Quintana missed out on a second Giro d'Italia crown by 31 seconds to time-trial specialist Tom Dumoulin . "We have an objective, a goal". "There are less mountain summit finishes so we will have to be much more audacious", said Quintana.

China protests United States bill calling for port visits to Taiwan by navy

July 02, 2017

The bill would have to pass the full Senate and House and be approved by President Donald Trump to become law.Asked about the provision, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang on Thursday called it meddling in Beijing's internal affairs and added: "China can not accept it."The legislation calls for the reestablishment of regular port visits by the U.S.

Qatar to reject demands from Gulf states, says FM

July 02, 2017

Turkey has backed Qatar in its rift with the Arab states and is seeking to mediate the crisis. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt submitted a list of 13 demands to Qatar, which was handed over by Kuwait to Doha almost 10 days ago.

Trump Keeps Up Attacks on 'Dishonest Media' at Veterans Event

July 02, 2017

Miller enlisted in the reserves at 15, even though he was not old enough to serve. The commander-in-chief also talked about religious freedom, and ended his speech by saying that if we have pride in our beliefs and faith in our god, we will not fail.

China Asks US To Cancel Weapons Deal

July 02, 2017

The sale to Taiwan comprises seven items, including technical support for early warning radar, anti-radiation missiles, torpedoes and components for SM-2 missiles, according to a US official who requested anonymity to discuss the details before they were formally announced.

Manjula Shetye custodial death: A Byculla jail staff arrested, six others detained

July 02, 2017

The petition also states that the basic right to privacy of all the prisoners in Yerwada are being breached as the authorities have installed a camera near the wash-room, that captures them when they visit there for nature's call. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at JJ Hospital. The PIL has sought Section 377 (unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code to be added to the FIR, and that the male constables be charged under Section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with the intent to ...

Michael Keaton's Vulture Spotlighted in Spider-Man

July 02, 2017

That trend will continue in a big way next month with the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming , a team up between Marvel and Sony. Putting on the Spider-Man suit for the first time is a life-changing moment - and it is - but Tom says that the magic feeling doesn't go away.

IDF strikes Syrian artillery in response to earlier crossfire

July 02, 2017

The IDF said in a statement Motzoei Shabbos that it was "not involved in the internal fight going on in Syria, but we take seriously all violations of Israeli sovereignty". "This is our policy and we will continue with it". One hit an open area near Israel's security fence in the northern Golan Heights. The IDF believes the fire originated with fighting across the border in Syria, particularly in Quneitra, the small village near the Golan Heights' border with southern Syria that falls ...

Shore Capital Reaffirms "Hold" Rating for PZ Cussons plc (LON:PZC)

July 02, 2017

The firm now has a GBX 1,210 ($15.39) price objective on the stock. Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Canaccord Genuity boosted their price objective on shares of Go-Ahead Group plc from GBX 2,500 ($31.85) to GBX 2,753 ($35.07) and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 1st.

Britney Spears thrills Singapore fans with hits galore

July 01, 2017

Britney Spears performed a repertoire of chart toppers in Singapore on Friday (30 June) and had her fans yearning for the American pop sensation to hit them "baby one more time". Another excited fan posted, "I CAN NOT BREATHE!" Spears thanked the reporter for asking the question, before giving the following response. Britney's live performance came shortly after the star revealed that she doesn't think she gets enough credit for singing live during her shows.

Police investigating death at Fairfax County shopping center

July 01, 2017

While investigating that incident, officers were notified of a commercial burglary at a nearby pet store in the 6400 block of Springfield Plaza. Fairfax County police are working to determine whether a death investigation and a burglary at a Springfield, Virginia, shopping center are related.

Spider-Man Secret: Tom Holland's Man Thong Revelation

July 01, 2017

The 2018 Audi A8 prototype arrived at the premiere of the new Spider-Man movie with a Spidey prototype playing with his camera phone while on the hood of the vehicle. For the "Spider Man: Homecoming" premiere seemingly millions of fans lined the street and got to see various Spider - men leaping and doing flips on top of the Audi A8's, on Hollywood Boulevard.

United States venture helps shares in packaging company DS Smith to record high

June 30, 2017

Shares in DS Smith were up 5.9% at 470.00 pence on Thursday afternoon. Shares in DS Smith rocketed to an all-time high today after the company revealed it will buy an 80 per cent stake in U.S. market, as well as presenting significant pretax cost synergies and working capital benefits. "Of our largest 20 customers in Europe, 17 have significant operations in the U.S.", he said, adding that both Mondelēz and Nestlé had supported the move.

AG Beshear to sue drug companies for role in opioid epidemic

June 29, 2017

A new report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy found that there were 1,404 overdose deaths in the state in 2016. "I think there are a lot of questions going forward about how the current attorney general can prosecute individuals that his firm either solicited or formally represented, and legitimately take them to task if they are so involved in misleading conduct that (has) helped create this opioid problem", Stivers said.

Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in Australia

June 27, 2017

The latest census data which had a 95% response rate, most Australians didn't identify with a religion, a first for the country which had been predominantly Catholic. It said that of all Australian residents, just more than a quarter of people (26 per cent) said they were born overseas, with England remaining the most common country of birth other than Australia.

Substitute teacher charged with sexual contact with student

June 27, 2017

She also admitted having intercourse with the teen at the boy's home in neighboring Barry County . She became a teacher assistant in January and was removed April 27, the day the relationship was first reported to police. She said it happened in November and December. The Monett Times reported that Barclay was hired as a substitute teacher this fall and was promoted to a paraprofessional in November.

AIIMS declares MBBS entrance test results

June 27, 2017

A national basketball player and an NCC candidate, Purohit wants to be a cardiac surgeon at AIIMS. "But, I have kept other options open and will also try for the UPSC exams", she said excitedly. A total of 2,84,737 candidates appeared, out of which 4,905 have qualified and are eligible for counselling session in AIIMS. The findings of the committee suggested a candidate indulged in cheating with the help of officials of a particular centre in Uttar Pradesh.

Senate Republicans plan to release revised version of health care bill

June 27, 2017

In a strongly worded statement that reflects the "unanimous" views of its board, the National Association of Medicaid Directors said the Republican health care bill would be "a transfer of risk, responsibility, and cost to the states of historic proportions".

Top Democrat says health bill will kill 'hundreds of thousands'

June 26, 2017

The former president's description of the bill's fundamental meanness did indeed echo words used by Trump to describe the House bill, which passed in May after an earlier vote on the healthcare bill was cancelled due to a lack of support from within the GOP.

Donald Trump welcomes 'true friend' as PM Modi arrives in Washington

June 26, 2017

He said there were proposals to hold bigger events this time also but he specifically wanted to meet the leaders who worked hard to organise the previous events during his visits to the US. The creative and entrepreneurial energy of our engineers, scientists and researchers, and their free movement between both countries, continue to help India and the United States retain their innovation edge and maintain competitiveness in the knowledge economy, he said.

Italy's centre-right wins in local vote in blow to Renzi

June 26, 2017

But there is a major road-block in the way of his return for a fourth time as prime minister: he is now banned from holding political office. Around 4.3 million people were eligible to vote in 110 municipalities that were up for grabs after no candidate won more than 50% in the 11 June first-round election.

Sunday shows omit key consequences of GOP Senate health care bill

June 26, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump has again branded Democrats as "obstructionists" for not working with Republicans to reach a deal to replace what's commonly known as ObamaCare. But, as tallied by the New York Times , five Republican Senators-most of them staunch fiscal conservatives-have already said they will not support the current version of the bill.

Revenue Estimates Analysis AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO)

June 26, 2017

Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying a company's shares outstanding by the current market price of one share. Some buy side analysts are also providing their Analysis on AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where 1 analysts have rated the stock as Strong buy, 1 analysts have given a Buy signal, 0 said it's a HOLD, 0 reported it as Underperform and 0 analysts rated the stock as Sell.

Trump scrambles for votes as Republicans express doubt over health care bill

June 26, 2017

Lie One: Democrats and progressives are unwilling to work with Republicans and conservatives on this issue. Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins of ME said on Sunday that she has extreme reservations about the Senate health-care bill.

India's Modi in Washington for 'no frills' Trump meet

June 26, 2017

Both New Delhi and Washington have been partners in the fight against global terrorism. Some commentators have argued that Modi and Trump should have a natural affinity as political outsiders who have risen to power in part by castigating the traditional ruling elite on a nationalist platform.

Chinese Incursion in Sikkim Sector, Destroys Indian Bunkers

June 26, 2017

The Chinese troops also damaged two bunkers, as per the reports. Indian troops had to fight out against the Chinese troops to stop them from advancing further into the Indian soil. In November 2008 also, the Chinese forces had area had destroyed some makeshift Indian army bunkers at the same place at the Doka La. A meeting was also held between senior army officers of both the sides on June 20, but the tension still continues.

South Africa prison authorities apologise after scantily-clad women entertain inmates

June 26, 2017

The Correctional Services Department is now giving its response to pictures that have been widely circulated showing strippers entertaining convicts inside the Johannesburg Prison. It will be led by a senior director in the correctional services outside of Johannesburg. "There was a clear breach of the security plan that was approved for the event, as well as other policies and procedures".

U.S. health-insurance bill faces stiff opposition

June 26, 2017

That's the number needed to pass the bill with only 50 votes, along with the tie-breaking vote support of Vice President Mike Pence . 'Well he used my term, mean, ' Trump said , before describing what he wants to see from the policy created to take the place of the Affordable Care Act.

Bengaluru Start-Up CEO Loses Arm In Crocodile Attack, Now Faces A Penalty

June 26, 2017

The forest staff rushed Mudit to a hospital in city, He is presently in the ICU. The dogs jumped into the water and Mudit chased his dogs but failed to notice the crocodile lurking in the waters. The Ramanagaram Superintendent of Police, B Ramesh, told NDTV , that while no complaint had been made against him by anyone, but they had registered a case on their own as Mr Dandwate entered a restricted forest area without permission.

America's Cup: Spithill not ruling out change at Oracle's helm

June 26, 2017

Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill says he's prepared to hand over the helm. The Kiwis are sitting on match point in the first-to-seven series after helmsman Peter Burling out-manoeuvred and out-paced Spithill's Team USA in light airs this morning.

Greece gets 8.5B euros plus promise of future debt relief

June 26, 2017

AIP would also entail that IMF-managed resources would be supplied to the debt-stricken nation, conditional on the European creditors' ability to provide sufficient debt relief commitments for securing debt sustainability. "The release of IMF funds would be contingent on policy implementation and receipt of debt relief assurances so that debt can be deemed sustainable", she said.

New research finds three ways to reduce dementia risk

June 26, 2017

There are three areas that offer some hope, despite the bleak news: cognitive training , blood pressure control and exercise . Commenting on results of the study, Alan Leshner, CEO emeritus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science said, "At least two of those, we know, are good for a whole lot of other things that people do or that they could suffer from".

Sailing-New Zealand set up America's Cup US rematch with Sweden win

June 26, 2017

Sweden, trailing 2-1 after Saturday, thrived in the heavy winds of the first race to knot the series at 2-2, despite plummeting off their foils on a poor tack in the fifth leg. In late 2015, skipper Franck Cammas of Groupama Team France fell overboard during a training session and one of the rudders almost cut off his right foot.

Halts Enrollment in Two Keytruda Trials, Citing Deaths

June 26, 2017

Merck & Co said on Monday it paused enrolments in two late-stage studies testing its immunotherapy drug Keytruda used in combination with other therapies to treat multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Keytruda is a keystone drug for Merck. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded Keytruda's use by approving it for two new bladder cancer options.

Thousands gather to bid Otto Warmbier farewell

June 26, 2017

Hundreds of mourners gathered Thursday to celebrate the life of an American college student who was detained in North Korea for over a year and died shortly after being returned home to OH in a coma. He was accused of stealing a propaganda sign from a hotel and, two months later, was sentenced to 15 years hard labour. Warmbier's father, Fred Warmbier, told a news conference last week that his son had flourished while at the high school.

Ham Radio users practice their skills on Radio Field Day

June 26, 2017

Club members set up make-shift antennas and brushed up on their Morse code to show that cell phones and computers only go so far in emergencies. The club held its field day Saturday to prove its ability to operate when no other technology is working.

Heat wave shatters Fraser Valley temperature records

June 26, 2017

Daily temperature records are expected to be broken over the weekend. Temperatures will start to dip again on Monday due to an onshore flow of cool, marine air. Environment Canada recommends drinking plenty of water throughout the day and staying in cool places. And the SPCA is once again reminding people never to leave pets in a parked auto, where the heat can reach deadly levels in just minutes.

Parts of KP to celebrate Eid tomorrow

June 26, 2017

The zonal committee's moon-sighting meetings will also be held in Sindh, Balochistan, Peshawar and Punjab. However, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (CRHC) will meet in Peshawar today in connection with Shawwal moon sighting. The Met office's press release revealed that the birth of moon will take place on crossing conjunction point at 00-45 PST on 25-06-17. Hence Muslims here will complete the 30 days of Ramadan and celebrate Eid on Monday June 26, 2017.

Despite flaws, Florida confident CWS matchup with LSU for national title

June 26, 2017

Tiger starter Alex Lange and freshman reliever Zack Hess combined to throw a two-hitter and push LSU into a showdown with Oregon State Saturday afternoon. Faedo and the Gators shut out TCU (50-18) for the second time this week by matching 3-0 scores. "I hope people would just kind of let that go", Mainieri said, "because Mike's done a phenomenal job for a lot of years, impacted a lot of lives, and I think he's a phenomenal coach".

5th GOP senator opposes health bill

June 26, 2017

For the House of Representatives' version of healthcare, Trump held regular meetings with representatives at the White House . Trump said he does not think Republicans voicing objections to the party's proposal are "that far off" from supporting it.

10 dead, 30 injured in a bus accident in Kangra

June 26, 2017

All of them were from Amritsar . The injured have been rushed to Tanda Medical College in Kangra, the officer said. The bus was travelling from Himachal's pilgrimage centre Chintpurni to Kangra's Jwalamukhi temple. The SP said, "Shiv Kumar, Charan Kaur and Santosh Kumari were three of the victims identified". In May past year, a bus accident had occurred near this site in which seven people, all from Amritsar, lost their lives.

Breaking with tradition, Trump White House forgoes Ramadan dinner

June 26, 2017

Since 1999, Tillerson's five Republican and Democratic predecessors have hosted either an iftar dinner to break the fast during Ramadan or an Eid al-Fitr reception at the end of the month-long holiday. Hence today is 30th Ramadan in Oman and Eid celebration will begin from Monday. They've continued every year since. After all, no member of the Trump family bothered attending the official White House Passover seder in April, although at least that one wasn't totally canceled.

US urges Qatar and Saudi-led group to 'lower rhetoric'

June 26, 2017

In a statement issued on Sunday, the top U.S. diplomat added, however, that the list submitted by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt includes "significant areas which provide a basis for ongoing dialogue leading to a resolution".

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