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The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people. That is according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth rate in the past year was just under 1%. The growth rate for the United States in the past year was 0.53%, about half the worldwide figure. The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year’s Day of 335.8 million people. If the current pace continues through the end of the decade... Читать дальше...

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people. That is according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth rate in the past year was just under 1%. The growth rate for the United States in the past year was 0.53%, about half the worldwide figure. The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year’s Day of 335.8 million people. If the current pace continues through the end of the decade... Читать дальше...

Scientists have identified a protein in the visual system of mice that appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms by buffering the brain's response to light. The finding advances efforts to better treat sleep disorders and jet lag, the study authors say.

Following the increasing spate of insecurity in the Northern part of Nigeria,  Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to residents in the area to always live in peace and harmony in order to ensure the rapid growth of the nation’s economy. Shettima made the call on Thursday, while inaugurating the 5 kilometers Masaka-Luvu Road in

Without the services of 39-year-old defensive general Thiago Silva lining up against Crystal Palace, Mauricio Pochettino put his faith in youth to field a starting side with an average age of just 23.

Researchers have developed a high-speed, high-sensitivity terahertz-wave detector operating at room temperature, paving the way for advancements in the development of next generation 6G/7G technology.

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in muted trading as 2023 nears its finish. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in afternoon trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92 points, or 0.2% and the technology-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.1%. Treasury yields edged higher. Markets have held on to slight gains for the week so far, and the S&P 500 is hovering just below its all-time high set in January of 2022. The benchmark index is coming off its eighth straight winning week and is up more than 24% for the year.

This month, the City of Salem received a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation geared towards street safety improvements.

The GOP presidential contender later amended her response to a question from an attendee at a campaign event.

A train expert has outlined two specific lines of the upcoming 10 "likely to be of interest" to British tourists visiting the EU.

Career planning for 2024? Here are three of the highest paying industries globally for you to consider—and what it takes to pocket an almost half a million-dollar salary.

Water Minister asks him to submit a report by Jan. 1 stating reasons behind the delay and to ensure that bids for project are invited by Jan. 15, says water treatment at two plants already down by 40%

With its extra half-point, the current line seems to challenge bettors to back Miami, but skepticism remains about their ability to match up in Baltimore.

The Florida governor isn't just personally unlikable. His extremist policies are deeply unpopular, too.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said the deployment of a British warship to waters off the coast of Guyana breaches the “spirit” of an agreement reached between Venezuelan and Guyanese authorities. Guyana and Venezuela agreed earlier this month to avoid the use of force and avoid increasing tensions in the...

A police operation on Thursday nabbed 13 persons illegally residing in Cyprus, while authorities were making arrangements for the arrestees’ deportation. In a statement, the police said their operation took place in an area of Nicosia between 6.30am and 8am. Taking part were officers of the immigration office and members...

At just 18 years of age, Jack Hinshelwood, the full-back, has already got two Premier League goals to his name for Brighton. Some neat play down the left from Brighton saw Joao Pedro carry the ball past multiple Tottenham Hotspur defenders and then poke the ball to the right side of the edge of the […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott has become the latest Republican lawmaker to fall victim to swatting.

A 61-year-old Calgary man is dead after falling into the Bow River near Mînî Thnî, formerly known as Morley, on Christmas Day. His body was recovered on Boxing Day.

The White House says Mexico is taking new steps to curb the number of migrants crossing the southern border. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.

The federal court system does not move at lightning speed at any time of the year, and certainly not in late December. But the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is working overtime through Christmas and New Year, pushing...

UEFA Youth League 2023/2024 - Matchday 3 - Played 25-Oct-23 - Posted by binger

(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis due to left quadriceps soreness. Doncic, 24, collected 39 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals in Dallas' 113-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. It was his third straight game scoring at least 39 points,

One of the few bright spots for the Bridgeport Islanders this season has been defenseman Robin Salo. He’s a reliable defenseman, and with four goals and six assists, he’s one…