In 141 years of climate records, January 2020 was the hottest January yet, according to scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Global land and ocean surface temperatures were 2.05 degrees Fahrenheit (1.14 degrees Celsius) above the 20th-Century average, beating the previous record set in January 2016 by 0.04 […]
Daily Archives: February 13, 2020
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(Bloomberg) — China took action on two fronts to gain control of the spiraling coronavirus outbreak gripping the country: reporting a dramatic increase in cases and ousting top officials who failed to check the disease’s expansion. The moves came within hours of each other Thursday. First, health authorities revealed that […]
Former Brazil striker Pelé dismissed talk he is depressed and reclusive on Thursday and assured fans he is doing well and maintaining a busy schedule. Pelé’s son Edinho told Globo in an interview published on Monday that the three-times World Cup winner was depressed and reluctant to leave his house […]
Concerns about adversaries hacking democracy abound, but it’s sheer incompetence we should really be worried about, writes Annalee Newitz Technology | Comment 12 February 2020 By Annalee Newitz Marcus Harrison-Geopolitics/Alamy ELECTION season is ramping up in the US, and Americans have been bombarded with warnings that the process might be […]
From Cinelinx: This is Rapid Ranks, a video series where we rank everything in under six minutes. First up is Super Mario Bros. 3, in honor of the games 30th anniversary. source: gamezpot.com
Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining his rich family’s oil business, has died February 14, 2020, 2:39 AM 2 min read NEW YORK — Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining the family oil business […]
Travel insurance should be obtained by all jet setters ahead of a holiday, is the going recommendation. While shelling out for a premium might seem unnecessary to some, cover can prove a boon if things go wrong. However, Britons with pre-existing medical conditions often struggle to find appropriate travel insurance. […]
At this year’s Grammy Awards, Billie Eilish and her older brother, Finneas O’Connell, took home awards in some of the biggest categories. Billie and Finneas won several accolades, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. Additionally, Eilish took home the award for Best […]