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When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exploded onto the scene last June with a New York primary victory over Rep. Joe Crowley, chair of the House Democratic caucus, many in the media wondered why they’d failed to see her coming. While left-leaning outlets such as The Intercept, Splinter, and The Young Turks had paid attention to Ocasio-Cortez’s longshot bid, more mainstream publications had overlooked both her campaign and the radically progressive platform it touted. “Abolish ICE” and “Medicare for all”... Читать дальше...

Abstract: Conclusions: GLM (Geostationary Lightning Mapper) flash rates were 2 to 5 times lower than LMA (Lightning Mapping Array) in an Alabama supercell that was tracked using a combination of GLM flash initiation density and VIL (Vertically Integrated Liquid); Since most lightning was initiating at 8-9 kilometers (and not at low levels) according to LMA, flash height does not appear to be a primary factor in low GLM flash rates; When (LMA-GLM) flash rate differences were largest, the LMA observed... Читать дальше...

Rajinikanth spoke to the press outside his residence where he thanked Sun Pictures and Karthik Subbaraj for his film Petta’s success.

The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63% of the index, recorded a contraction of 0.4% in November as against a growth of 10.4% a year ago.

Four former EU top-ministers are in the running to replace Norway's Thorbjorn Jagland as secretary general of the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights organisation, from 1 October. They all come from EU member states, despite the 47-member state body extends wider than the European Union. A vote in June will chose between Belgium's Didier Reynders, Lithuania's Andrius Kubilius, Greece's Dora Bakoyannis, and Croatia's Marija Pejcinovic Buric.

COMMENT: A move to Bayern Munich? In January 2019? Well, for Callum Hudson-Odoi, that would be a career mistake.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China published a five-year blueprint on Friday seeking economic and financial integration between southern Guangxi province and Southeast Asia, representing Beijing's latest effort to promote international use of the yuan currency.

DeA Capital Alternative Funds has expanded its business into the shipping industry in Italy.

AO World's sales were boosted by the much-hyped Black Friday as the online electrical retailer backed its full-year expectations.

AO World's sales were boosted by the much-hyped Black Friday as the online electrical retailer backed its full-year expectations.

Iron ore prices were largely rangebound on Friday January 11 with further pressure applied to the port market due to a stronger exchange rate for China’s yuan against the US dollar.

Gianfranco Zola confirmed Chelsea's interest in the England international amid rumours of Alvaro Morata's departure

The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion told Allure that neither she or her sister Venus were afraid to wear braids when they began their careers.

• Serena Williams has said there were not a lot of role models for her to look up to when she first started playing tennis.
• This meant she took on that role herself and, thanks to life lessons from her parents to always love the way she looked, she has never been "afraid" to be black in tennis.
• Williams is currently preparing to compete in the 2019 Australian Open which begins on Monday. She takes on Tatjana Maria in the first round on Tuesday.

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New 3D-printed Prosthetic design helps amputees stay active in the water.

Local rapper and TV personality Nomuzi Mabena has confirmed that Thursday's Instagram Live video, which shows her being involved in an apparent car accident, was staged and part of marketing campaign.

Washington is close to setting a dubious record for the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history

Salaried meteorologists at the National Weather Service aren’t getting paid, and this could have long-term implications for your weather forecasts.

Need to Know: How earnings season could cut short the stock-market bounce

The audio recording credited to the minister of transportation and DG of Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Organisation, Rotimi Amaechi, has been described by Integrity Group as blackmail against the minister and the south south region.

"This is a chronology error roughly on the scale of saying Instagram Stories are older than the Roman Republic."

1. Elon Musk reveals assembled Starship test rocket  BreakingNews.ie
2. Elon Musk unveils his 120-foot-tall 'Tintin' Starship for the first time  Daily Mail
3. Elon Musk unveils 'radical' SpaceX rocket Starship, which he says will ferry people to Mars  The Independent
4. View full coverage on Google News

The prototype rocket has been fully constructed in SpaceX’s site in Texas.

GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFSM) — An Oklahoma couple charged in the child abuse of a 13-month-old child are now facing murder charges after the child died. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said the charges against Justin Lastra, 30, and Michelle King, 28, both of Guthrie, Oklahoma, have been upgraded to first-degree murder. The two were arrested after Guthrie Police asked OSBI to help investigate possible child abuse. According to OSBI, Lastra called 911 on Jan. 8 just before 10 a.m. […]

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Calling all mac-and-cheese lovers! Costco has given you the greatest gift. The wholesale store is taking steps to make sure you never have to worry about running out of mac-and-cheese.  They are now selling the delicacy in a 27-pound tub, according to People. Costco Is Selling a 27-Lb. Bucket of Mac and Cheese with a 20-Year Shelf Life https://t.co/1qPu6flQiT — People (@people) January 11, 2019 The Chef’s Banquet Macaroni and Cheese Storage Bucket holds 180 servings of pasta favorite. Читать дальше...