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French President Emmanuel Macron, center, visits the Western wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in the Old City of Jerusalem, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Dozens of world leaders have descended upon Jerusalem for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust and combating modern-day anti-Semitism. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) The presidents of Germany, Italy and Austria and representatives from Canada and Australia were also present. Meanwhile, the president of Poland boycotted the event after he was not invited to speak. Rivlin warned visiting dignitaries to “leave history for the historians”…

Mudslide forces evacuation of 6 homes in Burnaby’s Westridge neighbourhood – CBC.ca

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

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The US Space Force Reveals Its New Camouflage Uniform, People Offer More Suitable Alternatives

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditor700-page, Air Force, force, meme, Military, navy, Space, states, uniform, United

Even though camouflage is something that’s been around for millions of years and isn’t really so much of a human creation as evidence of it can be traced back to fossils of camouflaged insects back from 100 million years ago, humans have adapted this technique with their own twist not only going for military and disguise purposes but also as a fashion element in everyday life as well. That being said, there’s no point in nitpicking the types of camo used in regular clothing but when it comes to military-grade…

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Jonathan Cheban Got Scammed By A Burger Company That Might Be A Pyramid Scheme | Betches

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditorarticle

If you’re a dedicated follower of the Kardashians, then you’re already familiar with their wide network of freeloaders and coattail-riders, ranging from makeup artists to “best friends.” But of course, the most prolific of these Instagram creatures is Jonathan Cheban, aka Foodgod, aka the gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe that I just can’t quite scrape off. Jonathan is known for his across the internet, but today he’s in the news for legal reasons that I’m still trying to wrap my head around. Starting last year, Jonathan Cheban…

Critics lambaste PCs for’ politicizing’ SEED program – CBC.ca

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

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Making Public Transit Fairer to Women Demands Way More Data

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditorCities, London, Los Angeles, public transportation, women's rights

Public transportation is sexist. This may be unintentional or implicit, but it’s also easy to see. Women around the world do more care and domestic work than men, and their resulting mobility habits are hobbled by most transport systems. The demands of running errands and caring for children and other family members mean repeatedly getting on and off the bus, meaning paying more fares. Strollers and shopping bags make travel cumbersome. A 2018 study of New Yorkers found women were harassed on the subway far more frequently than men were,…

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The wood life: my four days immersed in Latvia’s forests

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditorCultural trips, Europe holidays, Health and fitness holidays, Latvia holidays, Rest and relaxation, Travel, Walking holidays, Wildlife holidays

Half of Latvia is woodland so no wonder its people derive so much wellbeing from foraging, ancient forest crafts and being at one with nature In Japan its called shinrin-yoku (forest bathing); in Norway its friluftsliv (appreciation of outdoors activity and nature). But in Latvia theres no special term for it. We dont need one this is just normal behaviour for Latvians, said Gauja park in the countrys north-east. Experience Baltics. The forest was captivating: quiet trails among soaring trees and abundant wildlife. Equally fascinating were the people we met:…

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Sick of high drug prices, insurers join hospitals to make their own generic medications

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditorbusiness, insurers join hospitals to make their own generic medications - CNN, News, Sick of high drug prices

New York (CNN Business)Everyone complains about high drug prices. But hospitals and now insurers are trying to lower costs by manufacturing their own generic medications. Now insurers want in. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, along with 18 independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurers, announced Thursday they are pumping $55 million into Civica to form a subsidiary aimed at lowering the price of costly generic drugs consumers buy at pharmacies and through mail order. The subsidiary will initially focus on manufacturing seven to 10 high-priced medications, with the first…

Video depicts snowfall grader damage two vehicles, drive away – CBC.ca

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

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Trump’s National Security Impeachment Defense Is a Red Herring

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 NewsEditorCongress, Donald Trump, national security, Richard Nixon

As the US Senate launches the first impeachment trial of a US president in the 21st century—and only the third in the history of the country—Donald Trump’s defense team has offered new hints about how they plan to block the Democrats’ case that the president abused the power of his office. They plan to argue that “national security” prevents a full airing of the evidence. The telltale phrase appears all over the president’s defense and the government’s response to the impeachment charges. As Jonathan Swan and Alayna Treene of Axios…