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• U.S. races to find bed space for migrant children as number of unaccompanied minors in government custody hits 15,500 - CBS News

  20-03-2021 23:58 via news.google.com
  U.S. races to find bed space for migrant children as number of unaccompanied minors in government custody hits 15,500  CBS NewsSenators call for more press access to facilities holding migrant children at the border  Washington PostCBP has more than 5,000 unaccompanied children in its custody  AxiosNumber of migrant children in US custody passed 15,000: report | TheHill  The HillSenators see dire conditions in packed border stations, as officials consider
  
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• US health care workers skeptical about COVID-19 vaccines, survey finds - New York Post

  20-03-2021 23:46 via news.google.com
  US health care workers skeptical about COVID-19 vaccines, survey finds  New York Post Newsom: Residents Older Than 16 Eligible for Vaccine by End of April  KPIX CBS SF Bay AreaAlmost half of all health care workers in U.S. haven't had COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows  CBS NewsSurvey: Nearly half of healthcare workers have not received a COVID-19 vaccine  KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas'People are champing at the bit': California is reopening – but how fast i
  
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• Feinstein Says Senate Should Analyze Filibuster Reform, Giving Big Boost to Effort - Slate

  20-03-2021 22:43 via news.google.com
  Feinstein Says Senate Should Analyze Filibuster Reform, Giving Big Boost to Effort  SlateWhat's a filibuster? Democrats may finally ax a relic of our racist past  CNNFilibuster reform moved one step closer to becoming a reality last night  Vox.comDemocrats' appalling filibuster follies  New York Post Kill the filibuster — and reap what you sow  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Worlds With Underground Oceans – Like Europa, Titan, and Enceladus – May Be More Conducive to Supporting Life Than Earth

  20-03-2021 22:42 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Layers of ice and rock obviate the need for “habitable zone” and shield life against threats. SwRI researcher theorizes worlds with underground oceans may be...
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• Border crossings are on pace for a two-decade high - Los Angeles Times

  20-03-2021 22:18 via news.google.com
  
  Border crossings are on pace for a two-decade high  Los Angeles TimesBiden is on his heels amid a migrant surge at Mexico border  The Associated Press‘No end in sight’: Inside the Biden administration’s failure to contain the border surge  The Washington PostThe influx of migrants isn’t a crisis. But it could become one without careful management.  Washington PostIf Joe Biden wants amnesty, he needs to enforce existing immigration l
  
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• Climate Regions of Earth Redefined by the Distribution of Vertebrate Animals

  20-03-2021 21:32 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The distribution of vegetation is routinely used to classify climate regions worldwide, yet whether these regions are relevant to other organisms is unknown. Umeå researchers...
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• Meteor streaks over Cuba, causes explosion - Phys.org

  20-03-2021 20:30 via news.google.com
  Meteor streaks over Cuba, causes explosion  Phys.org
  
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• New Ultrafast Control Scheme for Energy-Efficient Data Storage of the Future

  20-03-2021 20:21 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The digital data generated around the world every year is now counted in zettabytes, or trillions of billions of bytes — equivalent to delivering data...
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• Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84 - NPR

  20-03-2021 19:44 via news.google.com
  Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84  NPRNASA Remembers Legendary Flight Director Glynn Lunney  NASAFamed NASA Flight Director Who Oversaw Apollo Moon Landing Dies  News 13 OrlandoGlynn Lunney, legendary NASA Flight Director and Lackawanna County native dies at 84  PAHomepage.comRemembering NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney, 1936-2021  Universe TodayView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Intel Put To The Test: M1 MacBook Pro 13 Vs Dell XPS 13 - Forbes

  20-03-2021 19:42 via news.google.com
  Intel Put To The Test: M1 MacBook Pro 13 Vs Dell XPS 13  ForbesApple discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD options for 21.5-inch iMac as refresh looms  9to5MacIntel’s embarrassing ‘Justin’ ads have me waiting for the MacBook Air 2021  Tom's GuideTop Stories: iPad Pro With Thunderbolt?, Intel Mocks M1 Macs, iMac Pro Officially Discontinued  MacRumorsThis Windows Laptop Challenges the Speed of Apple's M1 MacBook Pros  FstoppersView Full
  
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• Eruption of Iceland volcano easing, not affecting flights

  20-03-2021 19:22
  
  The eruption is "minor" and there were no signs of ash or dust.
  
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• Killer of Critically Endangered Christmas Island Reptile Identified

  20-03-2021 19:03 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Bacterium responsible for deaths of critically endangered species. With wild populations decimated, Lister’s gecko and the blue-tailed skink only exist in captivity. University of Sydney...
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• Justice Department probes Visa’s debit card practices - San Francisco Chronicle

  20-03-2021 18:58 via news.google.com
  
  Justice Department probes Visa’s debit card practices  San Francisco ChronicleJustice Department Investigating Visa Over Debit Card Practices  Motley FoolVISA says DOJ plans to open probe into firm's debit practices  CNBC TelevisionVisa's debit-card practices subject of federal probe - San Francisco Business Times  San Francisco Business TimesVisa stock tumbles as company confirms DOJ antitrust probe  New York Post View Full Coverage on Goo
  
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• Novel Coronavirus Circulated Undetected for Months Before First COVID-19 Cases Discovered in Wuhan, China

  20-03-2021 17:27 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Study dates emergence to as early as October 2019; simulations suggest in most cases zoonotic viruses die out naturally before causing a pandemic. Using molecular...
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• 5 ways to take better photos and videos with your phone - Fox News

  20-03-2021 16:29 via news.google.com
  5 ways to take better photos and videos with your phone  Fox NewsYou Definitely Need These 11 Essential Apple Watch Apps  WIRED15 iPhone settings you'll wonder why you didn't change sooner  CNETSettings tips for new users of Android phones  KTAR.comHow to change 24-hour clock on realme Watch S smartwatch  MobiGyaanView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Vitamin D Supplements May Protect Those With Low Levels From Severe COVID-19

  20-03-2021 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Study finds more than half of patients with low vitamin D do not receive supplements. Patients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalized for...
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• “Hunger Hormone” Ghrelin Affects Monetary Decision Making in Females

  20-03-2021 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  High ghrelin levels in healthy females predict more impulsive choices, researchers say. Higher levels of the stomach-derived hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, predict a greater...
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• Diabetes Medication Semaglutide Reduces Excess Body Fat in People With Obesity

  20-03-2021 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Findings suggest drug has potential to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. In adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like...
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• Why Less Exercise Can Bring Better Results

  20-03-2021 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  As long as we keep up the intensity, both pro athletes and the general population can occasionally benefit from fewer workout sessions.
  
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• Smoke & Fire! NASA Tests the World's Most Powerful Rocket [Video] - SciTechDaily

  20-03-2021 14:33 via news.google.com
  Smoke & Fire! NASA Tests the World's Most Powerful Rocket [Video]  SciTechDailyNASA's Largest Rocket Element Ever Nails Hot Fire Test  autoevolutionFiring up the Rocket for the Artemis Moon Missions on This Week @NASA – March 19, 2021  NASANASA Completes SLS Core Stage Hot Fire Test  AVwebNASA completes rocket test of engines that could return astronauts to moon by 2024  Global NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Indiana opens vaccinations to 40-year-olds - WTHR

  20-03-2021 14:18 via news.google.com
  Indiana opens vaccinations to 40-year-olds  WTHRView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Long dormant volcano comes to life in southwestern Iceland

  20-03-2021 12:39
  
  A long dormant volcano comes to life in southwestern Iceland.
  
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• What an upcoming Apple privacy prompt will mean for you – and the apps you use - USA TODAY

  20-03-2021 11:01 via news.google.com
  What an upcoming Apple privacy prompt will mean for you – and the apps you use  USA TODAYFacebook stock jumped more than 4% after Mark Zuckerberg said Apple's privacy update will help the social media giant  Business InsiderMark Zuckerberg Claims Facebook Will be in a Stronger Position Thanks to Apple’s Privacy Focus  WccftechZuckerberg: Facebook could be in “stronger position” after Apple tracking change  Ars TechnicaApple gave iPh
  
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