Thứ Tư, 31 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements

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CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald had "complex financial interests," according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. News reports say she bought tobacco stock while CDC director. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 10:18PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements

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CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald had "complex financial interests," according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. News reports say she bought tobacco stock while CDC director. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 10:18PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: How To Drive Down Smoking In Groups That Still Light Up

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How To Drive Down Smoking In Groups That Still Light Up Only around 15 percent of adults in America smoke — but that still leaves 40 million people who smoke cigarettes, and many of them belong to the most vulnerable population groups. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 31, 2018 at 10:10PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: The Microbial Eve: Our Oldest Ancestors Were Single-Celled Organisms

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The Microbial Eve: Our Oldest Ancestors Were Single-Celled Organisms Consider this: Evidence points to a microbial Eve as our first ancestor — a tough, underwater organism withstanding extremes that became every other creature to ever live, says Marcelo Gleiser. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 31, 2018 at 10:03PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care?

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What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care? Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced a joint company that will use technology to lower health care costs. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Kevin Schulman of Duke University. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 05:04PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care?

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What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care? Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced a joint company that will use technology to lower health care costs. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Kevin Schulman of Duke University. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 05:04PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

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What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World? A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 06:30AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

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What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World? A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 06:30AM Health Ca...
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deep state: Word of the day for January 31, 2018

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deep state , n : (politics, conspiracy theories) A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military, believed to have long-lasting political influence that is difficult for an administration voted into power to counter. January 31, 20...
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 31, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for January 31, 2018 is Cape sparrow. The Cape sparrow (Passer melanurus) is a southern African bird. A medium-sized sparrow at 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in), it has distinctive grey, brown, and chestnut plumage, with large pale head stripes in both sexes. The male has some bold black and white markings on its head and neck. The species inhabits semi-arid savannah,...
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NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

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What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World? A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging. Read more on NPR Children's Health January 31, 2018 at 06:30...
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NPR News: Wednesday's Rare Super Blue Blood Moon: How To See It And What We Can Learn

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Wednesday's Rare Super Blue Blood Moon: How To See It And What We Can Learn Early Wednesday morning, there's a lunar event that hasn't been seen since 1866. And scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 31, 2018 at 05:04AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry

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How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Steven Halper, managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald about Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase's announcement that they are creating a new health care company. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 04:38AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry

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How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Steven Halper, managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald about Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase's announcement that they are creating a new health care company. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 04:38AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement

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Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are launching an effort to make health care simpler and cheaper for their own workers. The announcement sent health company stock prices lower. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 04:22AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement

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Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are launching an effort to make health care simpler and cheaper for their own workers. The announcement sent health company stock prices lower. Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 04:22AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April

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South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 31, 2018 at 04:22AM Environme...
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NPR News: EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'

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EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution' In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 31, 2018 at 03:02AM Environme...
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NPR News: EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'

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EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution' In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 31, 2018 at 03:02AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn'

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Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn' Details are scarce, but the companies said they want to help their employees get high-quality health care at a reasonable cost. Will this consortium have better luck than those that have preceded it? Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 01:38AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn'

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Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn' Details are scarce, but the companies said they want to help their employees get high-quality health care at a reasonable cost. Will this consortium have better luck than those that have preceded it? Read more on NPR January 31, 2018 at 01:38AM Health Ca...
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Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: Why Males Are Biology's Riskier Sex

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Why Males Are Biology's Riskier Sex New data have confirmed major differences in mutations rate between the sexes — showing that children inherit more mutations from their dads than from their moms, says guest commentator Robert Martin. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 30, 2018 at 11:40PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Why Males Are Biology's Riskier Sex

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Why Males Are Biology's Riskier Sex New data has confirmed major differences in mutation rate between the sexes — showing that children inherit more mutations from their dads than from their moms, says guest commentator Robert Martin. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion January 30, 2018 at 11:40...
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My In-Laws Are Suffocating Me. Help!

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By CHERYL STRAYED and STEVE ALMOND from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2E1hEzy via IFTTT While on the receiving end of cooked meals, free services and generous gifts, a reader wonders where the line is between nice and annoying. Families and Family Life January 30, 2018 at 07:00...
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NPR News: Do You Know A Teacher Who Has Gone The Extra Mile — Or Beyond?

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Do You Know A Teacher Who Has Gone The Extra Mile — Or Beyond? Tell us about a teacher you know who has gone beyond the classroom call of duty. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 30, 2018 at 10:19PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs Some of the biggest names in business are aligning to launch a new health care venture. Scott Hensley, editor of NPR's Shots health blog, has an overview. Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 10:48PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs Some of the biggest names in business are aligning to launch a new health care venture. Scott Hensley, editor of NPR's Shots health blog, has an overview. Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 10:48PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Health Care Company

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Health Care Company The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and improve health care satisfaction for employees Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 08:48PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and improve healthcare satisfaction for employees Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 08:48PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

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A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 30, 2018 at 08:00PM Environme...
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NPR News: A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

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A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 30, 2018 at 08:00PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Given Up For Dead, NASA Satellite Found Operating By Amateur Astronomer

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Given Up For Dead, NASA Satellite Found Operating By Amateur Astronomer Scott Tilley was searching for a secret U.S. spy satellite when he found the "The odds are extremely good that it's alive," said a mission a co-investigator. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 30, 2018 at 07:31PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Students, Alumni Watch As Michigan State Tries To Restore Its Reputation

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Students, Alumni Watch As Michigan State Tries To Restore Its Reputation The university grapples with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal that's left students, faculty, alumni and donors wondering what's next, and bracing for civil suits against the school. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 30, 2018 at 05:05PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies

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After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies While the federal health law made insurers cover the full cost of screening colonoscopies, consumers with a history of polyps who need more frequent tests may have to pick up some costs. Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 06:00PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies

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After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies While the federal health law made insurers cover the full cost of screening colonoscopies, consumers with a history of polyps who need more frequent tests may have to pick up some costs. Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 06:00PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?

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Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change? Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM Environme...
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NPR News: Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?

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Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change? Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

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Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM Health & Scien...
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 30, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for January 30, 2018 is Oviri. Oviri is an 1894 ceramic sculpture by the French artist Paul Gauguin. It depicts a Tahitian goddess of mourning, with long pale hair, large breasts, and wild eyes. She smothers a wolf with her feet, while clutching a cub in her arms. Art historians have suggested multiple complex interpretations; its alternative title, "Savage", may refer...
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NPR News: Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West

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Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the West. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 30, 2018 at 04:54AM Environme...
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NPR News: In D.C., 34 Percent Of Graduates Received A Diploma Against District Policy

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In D.C., 34 Percent Of Graduates Received A Diploma Against District Policy Following the WAMU/NPR investigation into policy violations at Ballou High School, a new report shows that more than 900 students districtwide graduated against policy. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 30, 2018 at 04:21AM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?

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Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go? Will the Trump administration compel Idaho to stick to health insurance rules laid out in the Affordable Care Act or let the state proceed with plans to skip some of its consumer protections? Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 04:05AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?

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Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go? Will the Trump administration compel Idaho to stick to health insurance rules laid out in the Affordable Care Act or let the state proceed with plans to skip some of its consumer protections? Read more on NPR January 30, 2018 at 04:05AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Nearly 9,000 DACA Teachers Face An Uncertain Future

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Nearly 9,000 DACA Teachers Face An Uncertain Future Classroom teachers covered by the federal immigration program could lose their jobs and face deportation unless Congress and the Trump administration reach agreement on protecting them. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 30, 2018 at 01:08AM Categoty Educati...
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Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: IKEA — And Getting Kids To Eat Their Veggies

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IKEA — And Getting Kids To Eat Their Veggies What can Swedish furniture teach us about getting kids to eat their veggies? Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo considers new research on the "IKEA effect." Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 29, 2018 at 11:33PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind

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The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind Cheese rinds may seem simple, even discardable, but the microbial world they contain is complex. Among their inhabitants: bacterial swimmers that hop on highways of fungal tendrils to get around. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 29, 2018 at 10:26PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

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What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 29, 2018 at 06:00PM Categoty Educati...
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Naomi Alderman on the World That Yielded ‘The Power’

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By RUTH LA FERLA from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2nm0TEY via IFTTT In her most recent novel, the author posits a pointed question: If the female body were weaponized, would men become the hunted? Women and Girls, Books and Literature January 29, 2018 at 07:00...
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NPR News: Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder

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Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 29, 2018 at 05:00PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

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Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby? Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 29, 2018 at 04:59PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder

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Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized. Read more on NPR Children's Health January 29, 2018 at 05:00...
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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

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Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby? Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids. Read more on NPR Children's Health January 29, 2018 at 04:59...
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NPR News: In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections

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In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections In a surprise announcement, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the agency will not rescind protections imposed in 2014, based on assessments the mine would cause significant harm to the watershed. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 29, 2018 at 07:23AM Environme...
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 29, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for January 29, 2018 is Baltimore railroad strike of 1877. In the Baltimore railroad strike of 1877, at least ten people were killed and more than 150 were injured. The unrest in Baltimore, Maryland, was part of a national railroad strike, following the global depression and economic downturns of the mid-1870s. On July 16, when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O)...
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Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species

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Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 28, 2018 at 07:01PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species

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Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 28, 2018 at 07:01PM Environme...
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NPR News: At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit

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At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit The artists of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories have made travel posters for distant planets, simulated Jupiter's churning atmosphere and translated satellite movements into sound. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 28, 2018 at 06:29PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Children Who Survive Congenital Heart Defects Can Face New Problems As Adults

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Children Who Survive Congenital Heart Defects Can Face New Problems As Adults It was a medical miracle: Surgery that made it possible for babies born with heart defects to live to adulthood. But for some, those mended hearts start to falter decades later. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 28, 2018 at 06:00PM Health & Scien...
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 28, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for January 28, 2018 is Cento Vergilianus de laudibus Christi. Cento Vergilianus de laudibus Christi is a fourth-century Latin poem arranged by Faltonia Betitia Proba after her conversion to Christianity. A cento rearranges verses written by other poets; this one repurposes Virgil to tell stories from the Old and New Testament of the Christian Bible. Much of the work...
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if anything: Word of the day for January 28, 2018

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if anything , adv : (idiomatic) Used after a negative statement to suggest the opposite is true. (idiomatic) Used to suggest or state tentatively that something may be the case (often the opposite of something previously implied). (idiomatic) Used in questions when the speaker does not know for sure if the listener will have an answer. January 28, 20...
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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: Rare Disease Finds Fertile Ground In Rohingya Refugee Camps

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Rare Disease Finds Fertile Ground In Rohingya Refugee Camps Diphtheria is not seen in the West because almost everyone is vaccinated against it. But it's been infecting thousands of the refugees in Bangladesh. Read more on NPR Children's Health January 27, 2018 at 08:21...
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NPR News: Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

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Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 27, 2018 at 08:21PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

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Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones. Đọc tiếp trên NPR January 27, 2018 at 08:21PM Environme...
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NPR News: School Shootings Are Sad, But No Longer Surprising

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School Shootings Are Sad, But No Longer Surprising The school shooting in Kentucky that killed two students and injured several others was the 11th of 2018 in the U.S. Scott Simon wonders if school shootings have lost the power to shock and sober us. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion January 27, 2018 at 08:07...
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NPR News: School Shootings Are Sad, But No Longer Surprising

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School Shootings Are Sad, But No Longer Surprising The school shooting in Kentucky that killed two students and injured several others was the 11th of 2018 in the U.S. Scott Simon wonders if school shootings have lost the power to shock and sober us. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 27, 2018 at 08:07PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing This month's playlist includes a new single from indie giants MGMT, Moby's modern take on a classic spiritual, and the latest earworm by U.K. singer-songwriter Jade Bird. Read more on NPR World Cafe At January 27, 2018 at 08:00...
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Kaia Gerber’s Dad Was a Model, Too

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By BEN WIDDICOMBE from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2DCMv20 via IFTTT Rande Gerber is married to Cindy Crawford, father to the teenage supermodels Kaia and Presley Gerber, and is a tequila baron (with his pal George Clooney). Fashion and Apparel, Alcoholic Beverages, Models (Professional), Tequila January...
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NPR News: No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

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No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive. Read more on NPR Children's Health January 27, 2018 at 06:00...
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NPR News: Olympic Scandal Hits Michigan State University; DeVos Calls Students 'Unprepared'

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Olympic Scandal Hits Michigan State University; DeVos Calls Students 'Unprepared' Plus, students getting their money back in bankruptcy, and more in the weekly education roundup. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 27, 2018 at 06:00PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

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No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive. Read more on NPR January 27, 2018 at 06:00PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

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No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive. Read more on NPR January 27, 2018 at 06:00PM Health Ca...
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 27, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for January 27, 2018 is Finnish Civil War. The Finnish Civil War (27 January – 15 May 1918) marked the transition from the Grand Duchy of Finland, part of the Russian Empire, to an independent state. Arising during World War I, it was fought between the Reds, led by the Social Democratic Party, and the Whites, led by the conservative Senate. In February 1918, the Reds...
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community: Word of the day for January 27, 2018

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community , n : (countable) A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition. (countable) A residential or religious collective; a commune. (countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other. (countable, Internet) A group of people interacting by electronic means for educational, professional,...
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NPR News: Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard

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Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard Flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but Baby Boomers are ending up in the hospital at an unusually high rate. Read more on NPR January 27, 2018 at 12:40AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard

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Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard Flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but Baby Boomers are ending up in the hospital at an unusually high rate. Read more on NPR January 27, 2018 at 12:40AM Health Ca...
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Lisa Vanderpump of ‘Real Housewives’ Sips Her Tea. And Spills Some, Too.

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By MAX BERLINGER from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2DDfNxm via IFTTT The de facto star of the “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” dishes about her celebrity, her rosé label, her dogs and her political future. Celebrities January 26, 2018 at 07:00...
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NPR News: One Of The World's Rarest Fish Is A Little Less Rare Than We Thought

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One Of The World's Rarest Fish Is A Little Less Rare Than We Thought The red handfish, named for hand-shaped fins on the sides of its body, doesn't really swim — it walks slowly along the sea floor. A new population of the striking creature has been found off Tasmania. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 26, 2018 at 11:55PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet

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Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet Millions are watching Barbar, a music video from Somali-born comedian Oomaar. Fans are making their own versions. What's it all about? Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 26, 2018 at 11:49PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: 5 Dream-Team Grammy Collaborations We'd Love To See Sunday Night

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5 Dream-Team Grammy Collaborations We'd Love To See Sunday Night Drawn from this year's list of nominees, these are the live performances we'd program if we were in charge of Sunday night's award show. Read more on NPR World Cafe At January 26, 2018 at 11:16...
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NPR News: After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down

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After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down Since taking over as president of Planned Parenthood in 2006, Cecile Richards has led the organization through numerous political fights. Those conflicts have intensified under President Trump. Read more on NPR January 26, 2018 at 10:13PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down

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After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down Since taking over as president of Planned Parenthood in 2006, Cecile Richards has led the organization through numerous political fights. Those conflicts have intensified under President Trump. Read more on NPR January 26, 2018 at 10:13PM Health Ca...
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Cecile Richards on Her Life After Planned Parenthood

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By AMY CHOZICK from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2ncAv0Y via IFTTT The president of the organization since 2006, she will now be promoting a memoir and campaigning for Democratic women in the midterm elections. Midterm Elections (2018) January 26, 2018 at 07:00...
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NPR News: 'The Marvelous Ms. Maisel': Science, Comedy And Genius

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'The Marvelous Ms. Maisel': Science, Comedy And Genius In addition to its beautiful costumes and sweet homage to the New York City of the 1950s, the show offers an opportunity to reflect on the nature of genius, says commentator Adam Frank. Đọc thêm tại NPR at January 26, 2018 at 09:42PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Teach Students To Use Social Media (The Right Way) And The Possibilities Are Endless

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Teach Students To Use Social Media (The Right Way) And The Possibilities Are Endless Social media can be a big part of students' lives, and teachers across the country are finding ways to use popular platforms as teaching tools. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At January 26, 2018 at 06:00PM Categoty Educati...
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