January2018
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Microsoft introduces new privacy tools ahead of Data Privacy Day
Jan 26, 2018To kick off the new year ahead of Data Privacy Day, Microsoft’s is giving their Windows Insiders an early preview of the Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer coming in their next release of Windows. In a world... -
New research shows diabetes and worse blood sugar control associated with long-term cognitive decline
Jan 26, 2018The study, based on the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, is by Dr. Wuxiang Xie, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK, and Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Beijing, China, and colleagues, and is published... -
The dollar edged back down in Asia on Friday
Jan 26, 2018The resumption of the greenback’s sell-off reversed early gains in Tokyo, which ended down for a third day, though Hong Kong surged to new peaks in mixed equity trade. The dollar edged back down in Asia... -
Two commercial satellites successfully placed in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket
Jan 26, 2018he European space workhorse blasted off at 7.20 pm (2220 GMT) carrying satellites for Luxembourg’s SES and the United Arab Emirate’s Yahsat in the first launch of the year for Arianespace. Two commercial satellites have been... -
UN Security Council to inspect ‘Iranian-made’ missile debris
Jan 26, 2018The UN Security Council will travel to Washington on Monday to inspect debris from missiles allegedly provided by Iran to Yemen’s Huthi rebels and hold meetings at the White House, diplomats said. The ambassadors are expected... -
The dollar gyrated on Donald Trump’s comments favoring a strong US currency
Jan 26, 2018One day after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin seemed to embrace a cheap US currency, Trump told CNBC Mnuchin’s remarks had been taken out of context, and restated the traditional US policy. The dollar gyrated on... -
Former teen model accuses magician Copperfield of sexual assault
Jan 26, 2018A former teen model has accused illusionist David Copperfield of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1988 after he judged a modeling competition in Japan that she took part in. Copperfield, 61, said in statements on... -
Philippine communities brace for hazardous volcanic eruption
Jan 26, 2018More than 20,000 people in Bicol region, south of Manila in the Philippines, have evacuated as the lava from Mayon Volcano continues to flow. As of January 16, a total of 5,318 families or 21,823 individuals... -
Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter
Jan 26, 2018Oscar-winning Casey Affleck, who has been accused of sexual harassment by female crew members on an earlier film, has withdrawn as a presenter at the 2018 Academy Awards, a spokeswoman for the organization said on Thursday.... -
Veteran Bengali actress Supriya Devi dies
Jan 26, 2018Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi died of a severe cardiac arrest at her residence here early on Friday, her daughter said. She was 85, reports BSS. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi was known for her...