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Month: February 2020

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Immune Cells Don’t Respond Without Asking Their Neighbors

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When humans have important decisions to make, we often ask those around us for advice. Our own immune cells have adopted something similar, consulting before reaching a collective decision on the appropriate level of threat response. Understanding this vital, and remarkably complex, process could inspire treatments for cases where it goes wrong. The swelling and pain we experience during an infection are partially caused by immune cells migrating to the site to destroy the invaders. Knowing when, and how much, to respond is crucial to the body’s capacity to function – if…

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GSMA cancels Mobile World Congress due to coronavirus concerns

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The GSMA, the organization behind MWC, the world’s largest mobile trade show, has announced that it is officially canceling the show. MWC usually attracts more than 100,000 attendees from 200 countries to Barcelona. This year’s show was supposed to take place on February 24-27. Several publications received a statement about the cancellation. “The GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event,” GSMA CEO John Hoffman told Bloomberg and the…

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How to watch ‘Forensic Files II’

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(CNN)Good news, true crime fans and armchair sleuths: “Forensic Files” has gotten a reboot. When can I watch it? New episodes air on HLN Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT starting February 23. Are they different from the old episodes? No. Aside from new stories and evolved investigative technology — a lot has changed since the show went out of production nine years ago — “Forensic Files II” is comfortingly familiar with the original format and title music. Who’s narrating? That would be actor Bill Camp, who has joined the “Forensic…

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Chris Rock and Steve Martin Roast Oscars for Hiding Black Actors and Female Directors

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The Academy Awards plenty of stars vying to fill that role anyway. After the Academys continued lack of diversity. This year, 19 out of the 20 acting nominees are white and all five director nominees are male. Theres so many great directors nominated this year, Rock said, to which Martin replied, I dont know, Chris, I thought there was something missing from the list this year. Vaginas? Rock asked to loud applause from the audience. He then honored Cynthia Erivo, the one and only black actor nominated this year by…

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‘This is a miracle’: California couple found alive after getting lost on Valentine’s Day hike

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Rescuers searched with drones and dogs but had given up hope after Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin went missing near Inverness Two academics who got lost during a Valentines Day hike in the woods of northern California were found on Saturday by rescuers who spent almost a week searching and had given up hopes of finding them alive. Carol Kiparsky, 77, and Ian Irwin, 72, were found in a densely forested area near Tomales Bay, a narrow inlet about 30 miles north of San Francisco, and were airlifted to a…

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Here’s What Experts Say Trump’s Impeachment Acquittal Could Mean For Future Presidents

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Bloomberg/Bloomberg/Getty Images Here’s What Trump’s Impeachment Acquittal Could Mean For Future Presidents By Madhuri Sathish Feb 18, 2020 On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Senate acquitted President Donald Trump of the impeachment charges against him, allowing him to remain in office and finish his term. In the current polarized political environment, Trump’s acquittal by the Republican-controlled Senate was expected, but it will still have long-ranging effects. Trump’s impeachment acquittal could have significant consequences for future presidents in particular, experts tell Elite Daily. Senators found Trump not guilty on two articles of…

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White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week

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Washington (CNN)White House officials are expected to ask Congress for emergency funding this week to battle the coronavirus amid growing fears of a larger outbreak in the US, two officials familiar with the forthcoming request said. A spokesperson for HHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The supplemental funding request was first reported by Politico. The discussions about funding come as the Trump Administration has grappled with how to deal with the rapidly-spreading disease, including what to do with those Americans on board that cruise ship who…

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Amazon Is Selling An Anti-Semitic Book Written By A Literal Nazi | Betches

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Just when you thought you could feel less guilty about being a Prime member, Amazon goes and sells books written by a legit Nazi. You hate to see it. The grossly anti-Semitic book in question is called Der Giftpilz (The Poisoned Mushroom) and was first published by Julius Streicher in 1938. Streicher was ultimately executed for crimes against humanity. The book was widely used as anti-Semitic propaganda, and warned about the supposed dangers of the Jewish people by using the metaphor of a beautiful but deadly mushroom. Oh, and also…

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Everyone is doing the Renegade. Including the teen who started it

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Months after the Renegade dance began ruling TikTok, Jalaiah Harmon, the teen dancer behind the viral moves, has finally been recognized for creating it. The Renegade is a TikTok dance challenge set to the tune of Atlanta rapper K Camps hit song Lottery. The song is so connected to the Renegade that it appears on Spotify with the name of dance. Thank you Jalaiah and Skylar for helping make lottery the BIGGEST song in the world. Tell the blogs eat it up! pic.twitter.com/HOo2jy5TAH — K CAMP (@kcamp) February 15, 2020…

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Suffrage review: epic retelling of US women’s long battle for the vote

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A century after the 19th amendment, Ellen Carol DuBois makes the familiar new and sheds light on a fight against injustice It was a decidedly anticlimactic end to a life-changing campaign. The document was sent by train to Washington in the middle of the night. A government employee met the train and rushed it to the secretary of state, Bainbridge Colby, who signed the Proclamation of Ratification at dawn, three days after Tennessee became the 36th state to vote for womens suffrage. There were no photographers to record the moment,…

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Exposure To Ozone Pollution Linked To Increased Death Risk In More Than 400 Cities Worldwide

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Daily exposure to a highly reactive gas known as ground-level ozone is linked to an increased risk of death, according to an analysis of data from more than 400 cities in 20 countries around the world. To date, it is the largest study of its kind. Ground-level ozone is an oxidative gas derived from human emissions and found primarily in urban areas, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. It forms when pollution reacts with sunlight and has previously been linked with adverse health outcomes and an increased risk of…

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The Best Ways Millennials Are Changing Weddings, According To The Knot | Betches

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I’m almost 30, so I’m basically a wedding attendee expert at this point. With attending so many weddings (seriously, why is my life becoming more and more like Noah’s Ark with everyone pairing up?!), and being part of the bridal party in a few of them, I’ve often looked to The Knot for guidance. They know everything about weddings and wedding etiquette. It’s nice to have some reference for what is considered an acceptable wedding gift when you already had to buy a $300 tulle dress you’ll never wear again.…

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