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By Jon Herskovitz | AUSTIN, Texas AUSTIN, Texas African-Americans are far more likely to be wrongfully convicted of crimes such as murder, sexual assault and illegal drug activity than whites due to factors including racial bias and official misconduct, a study released on Tuesday said. Of the 1,900 defendants convicted of crimes and later exonerated, 47 percent were African-Americans – three times their representation in the population […]

Taste of Dubai returns for its 10th year this weekend, bringing the 17-day Dubai Food Festival to an end. Held in the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, the food fair will feature a selection of culinary offerings from 24 of Dubai’s best restaurants, including newcomers such as Namu, Cook Hall, Ramusake, Big Easy Bar and Grill and J&G Steakhouse. Over the past decade, Taste of Dubai has featured […]

BEIRUT Six years of violence and bloodshed have spawned a mental health crisis among Syria’s children whose impact will be felt for decades, international charity Save the Children said on Tuesday. In a report it called the largest mental health survey inside Syria during the war, the group found children increasingly crippled by fear or anger. Most of the children – two-thirds of whom had lost a […]

Sheikh Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the Presidential Guard Training Centre at Mahawi Military Camp on Monday. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, at the Mahawi Military Camp. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court – […]

By Lawrence Hurley | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court avoided a ruling on transgender rights by sending a closely watched case involving bathroom access at a Virginia high school back to a lower court on Monday after President Donald Trump rolled back protections for transgender students. Lawyers for a transgender student named Gavin Grimm, who was born female and identifies as male, had asked the justices […]

Soy food products are usually considered as a healthy intake. However, previous studies suggested that the intake of soy products enables the escalation of breast cancer in women. It occurs due to the availability of oestrogen-like properties in the soy products. Contrary to the earlier reports, a new study which was conducted reveals that a component of soy-based product known as isoflavones is capable of slowing the […]

BELFAST Talks to save Northern Ireland’s devolved government ran straight into an obstacle on Monday as Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein repeated its demand that Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster not return as first minister. A snap election on Friday saw Sinn Fein surge to within one seat of the DUP and deny pro-British unionist politicians a majority in the British province’s local assembly for […]

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Via JC Collins of Philosophy of Metrics.com, First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Trade Unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—And there was no one left […]

Hamiltonians love their java — and we’re not talking about Tim Hortons. More than 600 people turned up Sunday afternoon at the Spice Factory on Hughson Street North for the city’s first Coffee Fair. The free event included 14 local coffee shops or roasters — each offering samples of unique blends, home brewing techniques and demonstrations. “It’s been an incredible […]

Image: Nick Heath/TechRepublic One of the most useful things about the smartphone is how many different technologies and tools it has consolidated into a single device that fits in your pocket. It replaced the point-and-shoot camera, calculator, alarm clock, watch, MP3 player, radio, ebook reader, GPS, flashlight, compass, address book, photo album, airline ticket, and more. But even as our smartphones grow in size and barely fit […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 6, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Art exhibition But […]

Via Daniel Mitchell of The Foundation for Economic Education, I focus most of my ire on the federal government because bad policy from Washington is the biggest threat to our nation’s freedom and prosperity. But we also get plenty of bad policy from other levels of government. I periodically focus on the foibles of states such as California, Illinois, and New York. Today, though, let’s contemplate the […]

A historic change in party rules has handed Shinzo Abe the possibility of becoming Japan’s longest-serving prime minister in more than half a century. The revision, which would allow Mr Abe to stay in power until 2021, marks a stunning turnaround for a country long known for its revolving door of prime ministers to becoming one of the most stable governments among the group of seven leading […]

There is good news that the sickle cell anemia, which is a slow killer that induces immense pain, is curable with gene therapy. This was disclosed by doctors at the Necker Children’s Hospital in Paris, where a boy afflicted with sickle cell disease attained complete cure after genetic engineering therapy treatment on a trial basis. Globally, 275,000 infants are born carrying sickle cell disease and in the […]

Via Nicholas Eberstadt of CommentaryMagazine.com, On the morning of November 9, 2016, America’s elite—its talking and deciding classes—woke up to a country they did not know. To most privileged and well-educated Americans, especially those living in its bicoastal bastions, the election of Donald Trump had been a thing almost impossible even to imagine. What sort of country would go and elect someone like Trump as president? Certainly not […]

Image: Cobalt This week Cobalt came out of stealth mode and introduced a mobile security robot. Just like a real security guard, the robot’s main job is to patrol a building to watch for any unusual activity and report anything suspicious to the appropriate authorities. “A fleet of Cobalt robots is comparable to an extremely competent guard with superhuman capabilities and omnipresent situational awareness across an entire […]

The Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 brought the international spotlight on many rare disorders, with President Donald Trump mentioning the need for speedy drug clearances to combat such conditions. Among these, one mysterious yet serious genetic disorder is nail-patella syndrome, also known as Fong disease or HOOD syndrome. NPS comes with many issues such as the absence of nails, small kneecaps, or the total absence of kneecaps. The […]

Juan Thompson, who was fired from The Intercept last year for fabricating quotes, has been arrested on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centers. Thompson, who joined The Intercept at the end of 2014, stands accused of one count of cyberstalking in addition to making eight threats against Jewish community centers, according to NBC News. An anonymous threat emailed to a JCC in Manhattan earlier […]

More than two hours of TV per day affects early academic skills in kindergartners, according to a new study by NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in collaboration with Université Sainte-Anne (Canada). The research revealed too much TV decreases school readiness especially in children from low-income households. The alarming discovery urges parents to limit the time children spend on watching TV, with emphasis on […]

By Jonathan Allen and Joseph Ax | NEW YORK NEW YORK U.S. prosecutors in New York charged a St. Louis, Missouri, man on Friday in connection with at least eight bomb threats made against Jewish organizations across the country. Juan Thompson, 31, was taken into custody on Friday morning in St. Louis and was expected to make an initial court appearance there later in the day. It […]

DUBAI // What was once a wide, empty terrace at Ranches Primary School has been transformed into a peaceful outdoor garden where children as young as five can meditate and grow fruits and vegetables. Early years pupils visit the Rooftop Mindful Garden at least twice a day to calm their minds and nurture plants as part of a health awareness education programme the school is piloting with […]

While equity market euphoria at the prospect of President Donald Trump’s spendthrift, deregulatory agenda remains undimmed, bond investors are sending a very different message. US equity gauges have continued to climb this year, propelled by hopes of deregulation, tax cuts, government spending and more business-friendly policies. This week all four of the biggest stock indices achieved yet another “Grand Slam” of fresh records in the wake of […]

Fathers who consume cocaine before conceiving a child could be putting their sons in danger. A new study has shown that sons of fathers who used cocaine are more susceptible to memory loss and learning disabilities. The research, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, was conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. According to the researchers, drug abuse among fathers could negatively […]

DHAKA Bangladeshi police have arrested the head of an Islamist militant group accused of inspiring followers to kill foreigners, the chief of the counter-terrorism unit said on Friday. Shaikh Mohammad Abul Kashem, who founded an offshoot of the larger Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) group, was picked up on Thursday night in the Senpara Parbata area of the capital, Dhaka. Kashem worked alongside Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury and Nurul […]

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Prudential announces title sponsorship of “Prudential Hong Kong Winter Wonderland in Tsim Sha Tsui”, lighting up Victoria Harbour this winter // Google Health introduces blood pressure logs and glucose overlays // California electorate defeats proposed levy on billionaire wealth // US relocates tankers from second British base amid threats // Flydubai Dammam cancellations persist as Etihad extends suspensions // UAE forecasts heavy showers across northern regions midweek // Japan’s Nikkei advances as buyers return after sell-off // GCC defence ministers discuss military coordination amid Iran conflict // France identifies Iranian Guards as supermarket hacking suspects // Dubai approves airport Metro link for 2031 opening // Singapore introduces AI scam alerts for messaging conversations // OnePlus 16 India debut reconsidered amid launch discussions // FinCEN identifies $8 billion in suspect overseas payments // Allianz Insurance Singapore Encourages Homeowners to Strengthen Their Home Protection as Residential Fires Continue to Rise // Abu Dhabi unveils restored Porsche from royal motorcade // Canada seeks tariff easing following US election upheaval // Messi secures consecutive MLS Golden Boots with 26 goals // North Korean hackers widen drone and software attacks // FAB takes full ownership of Bahrain fund administrator Yasira // Moonless skies improve stargazing conditions across northern Saudi Arabia //