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CAIRO — Egypt’s annual inflation rates dropped in December to their lowest levels since the country floated its pound currency in November 2016, sending prices shooting up. 

Maryland is first out of the gate with a plan to replace the individual mandate — an early sign that the states that like Obamacare will be spending a lot of time thinking through what fits best into this gaping health policy hole that the Republican tax bill created.

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Want an all-natural way to lift your mood, improve your memory, and protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging?

Get moving.

Exercises that get your heart pumping and sweat flowing — known as aerobic exercise, or "cardio" — have significant and beneficial effects on the brain and body, according to a wealth of recent research, including a new study published Monday.

"Aerobic exercise is key for your head, just as it is for your heart," according... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump, Congress and immigration (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President Donald Trump says any immigration deal he signs must include funding for his promised Southern border wall. Trump said during a joint press conference with Norway's prime minister that funding must be part of legislation aimed at protecting hundreds of thousands of young people who were brought to the country illegally as children. He says, "We need the wall" and that "without the... Читать дальше...

UPDATE: Norman police gave the “all-clear” Wednesday evening. NORMAN, Okla. – Authorities in Norman continue to investigate following an ‘active shooter’ situation on Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday around 2:40 p.m., officials with the Norman Police Department announced that they were working an ‘active shooter situation’ in the 2200 block of Industrial Blvd. Authorities say a domestic situation between a wife and a husband was occurring inside a business. When the woman’s coworker attempted to intervene... Читать дальше...

NORMAN, Okla. – Drivers were told to avoid an area of Norman following a report of an ‘active shooter.’ On Wednesday around 2:40 p.m., officials with the Norman Police Department announced that they were working an ‘active shooter situation’ in the 2200 block of Industrial Blvd. HAPPENING NOW: NPD is working an active shooter situation in the 2200 Industrial Blvd. Please avoid the area. All updates will be released via Twitter due to ongoing active situation. — Norman Police (@normanokpd) […]

The Pentagon is on track for its first-ever agency-wide audit, but will the audit hold any surprises? In case you missed it, Christopher Preble, vice president for defense and foreign policy studies, and Caroline Dorminey, research assistant, had an op-ed in Defense One this week, discussing the audit and what it may uncover. 

A Japanese kayaker who spiked a rival’s drink with a banned steroid was barred from competing in the sport for eight years Tuesday and could face further sanctions including a lifetime ban.  Yasuhiro Suzuki, 32, admitted to lacing rival Seiji Komatsu’s drink last year at the Canoe Sprint Japan Championships with a banned anabolic steroid. Komatsu, 25,  then failed a doping test and was suspended and had his records stripped by the Japan Canoe Federation (JCF), the governing body that oversees kayaking. Читать дальше...

CES, the world's largest trade show, brings together the world's innovators, influencers, and enthusiasts to demo and drool. It's happening this week at showrooms across Las Vegas. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cubans are proud of their cigars and rum. So it made sense that Cuban leader Raul Castro provided more than $2,000 worth of his nation's most famous consumer products and other items to Barack Obama, his family and a top aide during the former U.S. president's final two years in office, according to federal documents posted online on Wednesday. The gifts were apparently aimed at celebrating Obama's rapprochement with Cuba, which included an easing of the U.S. ban on importing Cuban liquor and tobacco. Читать дальше...

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• New York City is taking on fossil fuels by divesting billions from the city's pension funds, and suing five oil companies.
• The city alleges the fossil fuel industry was aware for decades that burning fuel was impacting climate change.
• The defendants in the city's federal lawsuit are BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell.

New York City is taking on the oil industry on two fronts, announcing a lawsuit Wednesday... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — Facing accusations by an actress and a filmmaker over alleged sexual misconduct, James Franco said on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday the things he’s heard aren’t accurate but he supports people coming out “because they didn’t have a voice for so long.” Franco’s appearance came hours after The New York Times canceled a public event scheduled Wednesday that was intended to feature “The Disaster Artist” director and star and his brother and co-star, Dave Franco... Читать дальше...

LAHORE, Pakistan — Two civilians were killed when officers fired live rounds to disburse crowds that attacked a police station in Pakistan on Wednesday in a protest over the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl.

On a mission to advance  Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream of economic and racial justice, the #IAM2018 is taking advantage of a new year by going across the country building support and momentum for equality, both in and out of the workplace. Historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis tied to AFSCME and civil rights history now a national landmark. https://t.co/EBQ0uG1OFC #1u #iam2018 pic.twitter.com/VqENzYL15K — AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 30, 2017 The goal of the political movement is to  advance labor and... Читать дальше...

BRIEF: Stopping Armageddon With Artificial Intelligence

Scientists are training computers to help us stop asteroids from crashing into our planet.

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An artist's depiction of a cataclysmic meteor impact. 

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Arsenal may have been handed a major transfer boost here Barcelona’s signing of Philippe Coutinho has caused a bit of a headache Rafinha Alcantara is now tempted to leave and has offers READ MORE: Arsenal prepare move for Champions League winner amid fresh doubts over Wenger’s future Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara is reportedly considering his future at the club after the signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, with Arsenal among his suitors.The post Barcelona star... Читать дальше...

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Advocates of nuclear disarmament are raising alarms about reports that the Trump administration is planning to loosen constraints on the U.S. nuclear weapons program, warning that the Pentagon's forthcoming  Nuclear Posture Review "makes nuclear war more likely." An official who worked on arms control in the Obama administration and has reviewed a draft of the document says it includes plans to develop more nuclear weapons and expand "the circumstances in which... Читать дальше...

Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R., La.) stated on Wednesday that America needs "more idiot control" in lieu of more gun control.

Traveling for business can take an emotional toll on employees. People who take work trips two weeks or more a month report more symptoms of anxiety and depression and are more likely to smoke and have difficulty sleeping, compared to those who travel one to six nights a month, according to a new study by...

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President Donald Trump said the US had sold Norway F-52 fighter jets during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on investigations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President Donald Trump says it "seems unlikely" that he'll give an interview in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign. Trump says during a joint news conference with the prime minister of Norway that "we'll see what happens" on whether he'll provide an interview to Mueller's team. The special counsel's team... Читать дальше...

Mines industry has sought scrapping of 30% export duty on iron orewith up to 62% ferrous content in order to able to sell their surplusstockpiles overseas.At present, there is nil export duty on iron ore up to 58% Fe content.Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) and Goa Mineral OreExporters Association (GMOEA) both have sought abolition of exportduty on iron ore with up to 62% Fe content.In a presentation to the central government FIMI has said, "Sincethere is no domestic demand for iron ore upto 62% Fe... Читать дальше...

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, said the choices were not easy for discerning fans, due to the sheer quality of impressive knockouts, shining prospects, unexpected returns, and many brilliantly thrilling fights, which crystallized as catalysts for an exceptional 2017.