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No, a Massive Geomagnetic Storm Will Not Hit Earth on March 18
bySome media outlets have reported that Earth is expecting a “massive magnetic storm” on March 18. That’s wrong, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). And they would know: Not only does NOAA help people build forecasts for weather here on Earth, they also predict space weather events like geomagnetic storms. […]
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Business news in brief
byBroadway bridge project wins top honor The project to replace the Broadway bridge drew the top honor at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arkansas annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala. The bridge spanning the Arkansas River connecting downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock was named Grand Conceptor at the annual event, held Thursday […]
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Thai Bank Will Add Euro, Pound to Ripple Blockchain Retail Remittances
byThai ‘big four’ banking institution Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is adding euros and sterling to its Ripple-powered blockchain remittance platform. The SCB, one of Thailand’s biggest banks, is adding the euro and the sterling pound to its retail remittance offering powered by San Francisco-based blockchain giant Ripple, the Bangkok Post reports. SCB strategy chief Arak […]
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US starts to prep for North Korea summit even as Pyongyang remains silent
byWashington (CNN)-Administration officials are scrambling to turn President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into a reality, preparing for an unprecedented, high stakes summit with little time, an understaffed State Department and a mercurial President who may not stick to his script when the time comes. The White House […]
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Weight Watchers pushes healthy lifestyle rebrand through meal kits
byDive Brief: Weight Watchers announced it is launching a new line of meal kits, which will be available for sale at grocery stores, according to CNBC. The quick prep meals are the latest offering developed under CEO Mindy Grossman, who is rebranding Weight Watchers as a healthy lifestyle brand. Los Angeles-based celebrity chef Eric Greenspan […]
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Canoes, caves and indigenous culture: Adventure awaits in Mexico’s San Luis Potosi
bymagine if you took a giant bottle of Champagne, shook it up, popped the cork and let the bubbles rush all over your body. Now imagine you’re 60 feet beneath the surface and strapped into scuba gear when it happens. That, in essence, is the riotous joy one experiences when floating above a geothermal spring. […]
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Disney announces Beauty and the Beast live concert with Zooey Deschanel as Belle
byThe tale as old as time is being spun once again, this time as a live concert at the Hollywood Bowl with Zooey Deschanel playing Belle. Beauty and the Beast Live in Concert is a special two-night event taking place this May, with an all-star cast assembled to perform the film’s classic tunes. That cast includes […]
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Saudi Shiites and their role in the ‘new Saudi Arabia’
byIn April 2015, the Saudi public was shocked by the news that a Saudi soldier had posted a message on Twitter, wherein he had threatened Saudi Shiite citizens in Qatif with “slaughter”. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was then the country’s defense minister and had not yet acceded to the position of the Crown Prince, […]
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What is AAA Travel and Can It Save You Money On Travel?
byBefore you could research and book your travel in an instant on the Internet, you needed AAA Travel. The information superhighway has made DIY travel planning extremely easy, but travel agencies including AAA Travel still exist. If you’ve grown up in the Internet age, you’re probably wondering what is AAA Travel? If you or you’re family […]
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‘American Idol’ Is Back for a New Life on ABC
byKaty Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan make their judging debut. Opening with a dramatic montage about music’s impact narrated by Carrie Underwood, American Idol returned for its new life on ABC. Idol ended its 15-season tenure on Fox in 2016. For the ABC revival, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan were tapped as […]
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