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Belgian court orders Facebook to stop collecting users' data

Facebook has been ordered to stop the practice straight away and delete any data that it obtained by means contrary to Belgian privacy laws.

Feb 17, 2018

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Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Cotton and polyester coated-copper fabrics showed excellent antibacterial resistance against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Feb 16, 2018

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

The risk of bleeding stroke , condition whereby ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain ,is even more common in men.

Feb 16, 2018

Russia's President Putin and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

US accuses Russia of launching 'destructive' cyber-attack

The global attack has caused billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Feb 16, 2018

Facebook, Twitter not affecting face-to-face contact with friends: Study

The researchers found no evidence for the proposition that social media reduces face-to-face communication with those who ought to matter most.

Feb 16, 2018

Minke whales in Antarctica feed like Pac-Man: Researchers

The throat pleats of a minke, the second smallest whale species, expanded with every gulp of prey-laden water.

Feb 16, 2018

How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy

The short-acting asthma relievers provide quick relief of symptoms whereas long-acting asthma preventers are used to control the condition instead of getting quick relief.

Feb 16, 2018

A migrant walks on a highway in the Mexican state of Sonora

US Senate rejects immigration plans, Dreamers' fate uncertain

The Senate majority leader, Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, sought to reassure people that the outcome does not doom any chance of addressing the plight of the Dreamers.

Feb 16, 2018

Apple promises fix for serious Telugu character bug

Apple announced that the upcoming Apple iOS 11.3 update will offer features that gives users power to control their batteries, Augmented Reality (AR) upgrade and Animoji.

Feb 16, 2018

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Apple grabbed more than half of all smartphone revenues in Q4 2017

Both Apple and Samsung's smartphone wholesale average selling price (ASP) grew strongly, rising 21 per cent annually to $254 in the quarter.

Feb 16, 2018

Seek help if you feel 'confused or scared': Trump to kids

The President said he would discuss policies to make schools safer with US governors and attorneys general later this month.

Feb 16, 2018

Twitter to soon live stream news to curb misinformation

Twitter live-streamed footage from Miami's WSVN 7 as the media outlet covered the shooting at a Florida school in which 17 people were killed on Wednesday.

Feb 16, 2018

Facebook opens its Community Help to organisations, businesses

Facebook has started rolling out the feature to Pages for organisations and businesses like Direct Relief, Lyft, Feeding America and Save the Children.

Feb 16, 2018

Rescue workers deal with a victim near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during a shooting incident in Parkland, Florida

FBI was warned about alleged shooter in September

It was one of at least two alleged threat reports about the suspected shooter that the FBI received, CNN quoted a law enforcement official.

Feb 16, 2018

15000-seater Kalinga Stadium to be ready months before Hockey World Cup

FIH is pleased with the work carried out by the Odisha government in making Kalinga Stadium ready for the quadrennial hockey showpiece, to run from November 28 to December 16.

Feb 15, 2018

This wearable sensor can track your eye movement

The sensor could also track how a special-needs child walks in a home test, as well as in occupational therapy for seniors.

Feb 15, 2018

Sarah Jessica Parker denies feud with Cattrall

Parker, who essayed Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City", addressed the controversy surrounding the film and show by the same name after the plug was pulled on a third movie.

Feb 15, 2018

Alzheimer's disease reversed in mouse model

Thee study provides genetic evidence that preformed amyloid deposition can be completely reversed after sequential and increased deletion of BACE1 in the adult.

Feb 15, 2018

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australian PM accused of being 'deceitful'

Referendum Council is a body that was appointed by Turnbull and Shorten to advise on the best way to formally recognise the indigenous population in the Australian Constitution.

Feb 15, 2018

Maternal deficiency of Vitamin D may up childhood obesity risk

Children born to mothers with very low Vitamin D levels during their first trimester are likely to have bigger waists or be about half an inch plumper on average by age six.

Feb 15, 2018

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