US State Department approves possible $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan in a move that will likely anger China
From Business Insider The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday. China has warned the US…
US: Ohio launches service to help teens quit e-cigarettes and tobacco
By Kabir Bhatia From Radio WOSU A new service launched by the Ohio Department of Health this month offers free, confidential help for people under 18 who are trying to stop using e-cigarettes and tobacco – something that the U.S….
Drink recipe of the week
Watermelon Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl By Beach House Kitchen From Yummly 4 Ingredients 15 Minutes 30 Calories Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice (plus extra if needed) 2 ounces ice cubes (coconut milk) 2 cups frozen watermelon chunks (plus extra chunks or wedges for topping) 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds (for topping, if desired)…
Researchers identify 6 factors crucial for senior sex
From Newsmax More than biology is at play when it comes to why older women have less sex as they age. A number of psychological factors contribute to the drop in libido, a new study claims. Researchers identified six factors…
3D optical illusions
Peeta’s Amazing 3D Optical Illusions on Buildings From Designer Daily If Escher was a street artist, his work could have looked like the impressive murals that Italian artist Peeta creates. Using a graffiti style and 3D techniques, the street artist…
US: Pentagon to stop use of commercial satellites launched by Russia starting in 2023
By Todd Prince From Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will stop utilizing commercial satellites launched with Russian rockets beginning in 2023 as relations between the two countries deteriorate. The order, published on…
One of Antarctica’s biggest glaciers will soon reach a point of irreversible melting. That would cause sea levels to rise at least 1.6 feet
By Aylin Woodward From Business Insider Antarctica’s glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates. This rapid ice loss contributes to rising sea-levels. In a new study, scientists found that the Thwaites Glacier in western Antarctica will likely hit a point of irreversible melting,…
Concacaf announces format for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Confederation Qualifiers
The redesigned qualifiers will determine the three and a half Concacaf representatives in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™Miami (Wednesday, July 10, 2019) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) today announced the format for…
Taking action: What to do after being hurt on the job
You’re going through what was supposed to be a normal day of work when you find yourself falling on a concrete floor. You’re able to walk it off and finish the rest of your day but about a week later,…
Puzzles for July 11 2019 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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