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Alaska heatwave: Anchorage hits record temperature

Science News : The US state of Alaska, part of which lies inside the Arctic Circle, is sweltering under a heatwave, with record temperatures recorded in several areas, including its largest city. Temperatures reached 90F (32C) in Anchorage on Thursday, shattering the city’s previous record of 85F. Several other places in southern Alaska also set all-time or daily records. Experts say the unusual weather has been caused by a “heat dome” over the southern part of the state. The high pressure system is expected to move north next week. Climate change in seven charts Warming threatens Himalayan glaciers Anchorage’s record temperature of 90F was recorded at its airport at 17:00 on Thursday (01:00 Friday GMT), according to the National Weather Service. The previous all-time record for the city was in 1969. Other areas in Alaska also reached similar temperatures amid the heatwave, and several recorded daily and all-time records. The state-wide record was ...
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Why Diabetics Need Annual Dilated Eye Exams

Health News : Having diabetics increases your risk of certain eye complications that can cause vision loss. This isn’t something to be scared of, but it is something to be aware of. An annual dilated eye exam can catch signs of disease early to preserve your vision. In fact, a full 90% of diabetes-related blindness can be prevented through early detection and treatment. What to Expect from an Annual Dilated Eye Exam If you’ve had an eye exam in the past, some parts of the annual dilated exam will be familiar to you. Other parts may be new, but don’t worry. They aren’t painful or usually even uncomfortable. A typical annual dilated eye exam includes: An eye chart test to determine your ability to see at different distances An “air poof” test to check the pressure inside your eyes Pupil dilation through drops in your eyes that help your ophthalmologist examine your retina and optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to cap...
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Madonna defends ‘disturbing’ gun massacre video

Today Entertainment News : Madonna has defended a graphic music video depicting a nightclub massacre, saying people need to understand “this is what happens when people shoot”. The pop superstar’s song God Control calls for people to “wake up” about the reality of gun violence in the US. The scenes in the music video recall the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people were killed. Pulse survivor Patience Carter said she was “truly disturbed” by the video. The eight-minute video shows actors playing revellers being shot and lying lifeless and covered in blood in a fictional nightclub called The Globe. “There are so many creative avenues that could’ve been taken to bring awareness to gun control. The victims of these mass shootings should always be taken into consideration. I applaud the attempt, but I am truly disturbed.” Another survivor, Brandon Wolf, wrote: “Appreciate the message, but please remember that there are people behind t...
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Maduro displays military power in Independence Day celebration

Today World News : Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro presented a grand military parade on Friday to mark his country’s independence day, basking in his power as commander in chief. Maduro applauded and pumped his fist as soldiers marched past, tanks rolled by and fighter jets rushed over at a Caracas military base. A unit of camouflaged special forces, with their weapons drawn, shouted their loyalty as they paraded by the presidential viewing stand. “We look to the heavens, asking for peace,” Maduro said. “All the while our military exercises play out. We plead to God with our missiles pointed.” The parade demonstrated the military’s continuing support for Maduro despite a political standoff with opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Known for using brutal tactics to crush his opponents, Maduro has come under intense criticism from not only Guaidó but also leaders of other nations, including the United States, who all support the opposition leader’s efforts in ousting Mad...
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Reluctant witnesses in FISA abuse probe agree to talk to DOJ inspector general

Today Political News : Key witnesses sought for questioning by Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz early in his investigation into alleged government surveillance abuse have come forward at the 11th hour, Fox News has learned. Sources familiar with the matter said at least one witness outside the Justice Department and FBI started cooperating — a breakthrough that came after Attorney General William Barr ordered U.S. Attorney John Durham to lead a separate investigation into the origins of the bureau’s 2016 Russia case that laid the foundation for Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe. While the investigative phase of the inspector general’s long-running probe is said to be complete, the sources said recent developments required some witnesses to be reinterviewed. And while Barr testified that he expected the report into alleged Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse to be ready in May or last month, multiple sources said the timeline has...
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