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Iraq Tells Trump GTFO After Soleimani Strike

On Sunday, just days after the voted to oust American troops from the country and Tehran advance the cause of peace. President Donald Trumps truculent response? Threaten Iraq with sanctions if it expels U.S. troops: If they do ask us to leave, if we dont do it in a very friendly basis, we will charge them sanctions like theyve never seen before ever. Itll make Iranian sanctions look somewhat tame. Tehrans announcement about its nuclear program Sunday indicated that the efforts Iran and the United States made in recent months…

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What We Know About Tyler Cameron’s New TV Show | Betches

It’s crazy to think that a year ago, Hannah Brown was still just an average competitor on The Bachelor, and Tyler Cameron was just a twinkle in Chris Harrison’s eye. In case you haven’t noticed, a lot has happened in the last 12 months. Hannah became the Bachelorette, we met Tyler, she broke his heart (maybe), they dated Gigi Hadid for a while, and now he’s easily one of the most famous people to ever come from the show. Since Tyler’s time on The Bachelorette came to an end last summer, it’s a little…

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Life Is Slowly Returning To Scorched Australian Lands And Here Are 30 Hopeful Photos

Plants that have evolved to shield their buds from fire so they can quickly resprout after being burnt at the surface, or even take advantage of the nutrients in ash, are called pyrophytic plants. It’s not uncommon to see them blooming en masse after a devastating fire, and the brilliant greens and reds against the blackened landscape have a stunning visual effect. But even though the cycle of being burnt and growing back again is normal for Australia’s vegetation, the plant and animal survivors still face challenges. This post may…

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Aldi Is Selling Heart-Shaped Pizza & Cheeses To Get You Ready For Valentine’s Day

Courtesy of Aldi These January 2020 Aldi Finds Include Heart-Shaped Pizza & Cheeses By Cianna Garrison Jan 8, 2020 Aldi is kicking off 2020 with some fun food finds. Get ready to stock your fridge with everything from booze-infused cheeses to heart-shaped pizza to pickle-flavored popcorn. These January 2020 Aldi finds are about to make the first month of the new decade a whole lot tastier. Since Aldi lovers know about its special monthly finds, it’s pretty easy for shoppers to get hyped every month to see what’s new in-store.…

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OAP’s 20k savings in gravy tub rescued from dump

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTony Scanlon and Kenny McAdam said they were delighted to find the large sum of money Recycling centre workers spent two hours hunting through rubbish to find old gravy tins containing a pensioner’s £20,000 life savings. The cash was accidentally dumped at Dalmoak Recycling Centre in Dunbartonshire by the woman’s family, who were clearing out her home. When they realised their mistake, the brother and sister returned to ask for help to trace the missing money. Council workers Tony Scanlon and Kenny…

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2019 Was The Hottest And Driest Year In Australian History

As the world looks on in horror as Australia’s bushfires consume an area larger than Scotland the nation’s Bureau of Meteorology has released its Annual Climate Statement for 2019, and the cause of the fires is not hard to see. Globally, 2019 was the second hottest on record, but in Australia, it went one worse. Across the continent, temperatures were 1.52ºC (2.74ºF) above the average since reliable measurements began more than a century before. The previous record was 1.33ºC (2.39ºF), set in 2013. The rainfall record was even further outside…

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7 Things To Remember When You Feel Like Every Single Day Is The Same

By Eduardo Dutra By Eduardo Dutra 1. The productive things you’re doing today are going to impact your tomorrows. You might feel restless over the fact you’ve been sleeping, eating, working, and repeating the process over and over again — but in a few months you might be able to take your dream vacation. In a few years you might be able to buy your dream home. Remember, even if it feels like your hard work hasn’t been paying off, it will eventually. It’s happening little by little, even if…

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House Dust Can Help Bacteria Spread Their Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Get your dustpans at the ready. Researchers have shown that bacteria can hitch a ride on a fleck of house dust and pass on their antibiotic resistance genes to others. Antibiotic resistance is most often associated with the overuse and abuse of antibiotics. However, the main mechanism for the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is horizontal gene transfer. As opposed to “vertical” transmission, when DNA is passed from parent to offspring via reproduction, horizontal gene transfer allows genetic material to be passed on to a neighbor.  According to a new…

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If Youre Trying To Find Love In 2020, Stop The Bullshit

Holly Riordan Updated January 28, 2020 By Analise Benevides In 2020, stop with the bullshit about how there isn’t anyone in this world meant for you. Stop with the bullshit about how your crush is out of your league, so you shouldn’t even bother flirting with them. Stop with the bullshit about how you’re destined to end up alone because you’re such a screwup and so unlovable and blah, blah, blah. None of that is true. Anyone would be lucky to date you. And you need to start accepting that.…

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Brad Pitt Credits Bradley Cooper With Helping Him Get Sober: ‘Every Day’s Been Happier Since’ – Perez Hilton

Brad Pitt just made a surprising and heartfelt admission about his journey to sobriety. During the National Board of Review annual awards gala in New York City on Wednesday night, Bradley Cooper presented the 56-year-old with the Best Supporting Actor distinction for his work in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Upon receiving the high honor for portraying a loyal stuntman named Cliff Booth in the Quentin Tarantino-directed film, Pitt used the moment to praise his fellow A-lister for being a great friend to him through some of the darkest moments…

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