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Tankers are shunning the port of Fujairah in the UAE, the main refueling hub of the Middle East, following the two attacks involving tankers in the area in the past six weeks. Bloomberg quotes traders as saying tanker owners were worried about the situation and were opting to refuel elsewhere. The first attack, against four tankers at the port of Fujairah, led to a spike in tensions between the U.S. and Iran even though the investigation into the attacks, carried out by the UAE, Norway, and Saudi... Читать дальше...

Informal generic architecture is the reference of this universal "primitive refuge" where steel and concrete blocks are used for economic reasons. These materials synthesize industrialized construction materials and craft work. The house accepts this generic universal condition of its tectonics and positions itself as an absolute shape that takes advantage of the elevated terrain. This absolute and generic condition is confronted with the variety of layouts defined by non-load bearing walls within the virtual arcaded volume. Читать дальше...

Implants created using additive manufacturing mimic the mechanical properties of bone, resulting in better patient outcomes.

The heart releases a hormone that has a key role in blood pressure. Now, a study of rats shows that its function depends on a sugar molecule attachment.

Oil held above $57 a barrel as rising tension in the Middle East kept investors wary of potential supply disruptions. Futures were little changed in New York after rallying 2.2% since July 3.

With U.S. judges usurping the power to make or revoke laws — and Congress sitting idly by —  it’s time to nullify extra-constitutional judicial supremacy.

MUMBAI – Afghanistan will play a lone Test match against West Indies when they host the Caribbean side for a short series in November in their adopted home India, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has said....

Lost in the fact that Jon Jones recorded his 10th successful defense of the UFC light heavyweight title ( the second straight of his current reign) is that he actually did something he’d never done before in MMA competition: he won a split decision.

The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.

It isn't easy cultivating a perfect lawn, but avoiding these common mistakes is a good place to start.

Staying home is almost always preferable to going out, particularly before noon. Going out for brunch means standing in line, drinking weak mimosas, and (depending on the establishment) being around children. But all of that can be worth it if the place has a good eggs benedict, mainly because hollandaise sauce is…

1. Australia walk barefoot around Edgbaston to create 'positive energy' before World Cup semi-final with England  The Times
2. Cricket World Cup semi-finals: Joe Root on England v Australia  BBC Sport
3. Australia bare feet and souls as World Cup semi-final with England looms  The Guardian
4. Perry takes seven wickets as Australia thrash England  Yahoo Sports
5. Women's Ashes 2019: How far are England behind Australia after chastening defeat?  BBC Sport
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Washington is playing too well to trade him, but ownership looks reluctant to pay him what he’s worth. Do they let him walk like they did with Bryce Harper?

1. Let's make Nigel Farage ambassador to North Korea  The Times
2. Theresa May has 'full faith' in UK ambassador who criticised Trump  BBC News
3. Inquiry launched into 'inept Trump administration' leaked emails  BBC News
4. How can Kim Darroch represent Britain in Trump’s Washington now?  The Guardian
5. It’s Kim Darroch’s job to be frank about Trump – let’s hope the US ambassador returns the favour when Brexit destroys us  The Independent
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It’s no simple task finding a backpack that functions for everyday needs that cover anything from commuting to gym sessions and day hikes. Adding office-appropriate style and breathability for warmer days further narrows down our options. But that’s where bags like the top-rated Osprey’s Daylite Daypack shine through — and it’s on sale on Amazon today only for $31 — part of a larger sale on two dozen Osprey products to set you up affordably this summer.

Jordan Breen looks back on a great night for Amanda Nunes and a lackluster one for Jon Jones at UFC 239.

Box Soccer Camp Arbroath We are giving a warm welcome to good friends of the club @ They are running a soccer camp from Monday 15th July to Friday 19th July at Gayfield. It runs from 10am to 3pm each day for 5 to 12 year olds Or from 12pm to 12.45 for 3-5 year... Read More

Eight youngsters move to the senior squad - and development ranks swell

The Brazilian pop star gets swarmed by fans, shops in Koreatown, and more.

1. Coco Gauff: Dream ends for teen sensation at Wimbledon  The Times
2. Wimbledon 2019: Coco Gauff knocked out in last 16 by Simona Halep  BBC Sport
3. Halep beats Gauff in straight sets to knock teenager out of Wimbledon – as it happened  The Guardian
4. 'Big Three' in ominous form as Wimbledon moves into second week  Reuters UK
5. The Coco bubble pops at Wimbledon as Simona Halep ousts Cori Gauff  The Guardian
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Microsoft is celebrating Stranger Things season 3 in true Windows 1.0 style today. The software giant has created a Windows 1.11 app for a tie-in with Stranger Things, and it includes nostalgic apps like Paint, Write, and the original Windows cmd prompt. While the app is supposed to be set in the summer of 1985 just like the TV show, Windows 1.0 didn’t actually debut until November 1985.

Authorities say a toddler apparently slipped from her grandfather's hands and fell to her death from a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico.

Christian Burgess shed four kilograms following a bug caught on his Asian travels.

Acts of street “vigilantism” is a common theme in Toronto, says road safety advocate Kyle Ashley.

Stranger Things stars Winona Ryder and David Harbour answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What is Winona Ryder's real name? Does David Harbour play video games? When did Winona start acting? Is David a nice guy?? The Stranger Things stars answer all these questions and more! Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix.