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Saturday 1 June 2019
After SpaceX Launch, a Fear of Satellites That Outnumber All Visible Stars
By SHANNON HALL from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2WtZ2S7
Friday 31 May 2019
FOX NEWS: Midwest farmers in limbo as flooding halts shipping along Mississippi River
Midwest farmers in limbo as flooding halts shipping along Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is one of the backbones of the U.S. economy -- but barges that transport goods have been halted because of record flooding in the region.
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New UNODC handbook aims to help remove barriers for vulnerable groups in accessing justice
New UNODC handbook aims to help remove barriers for vulnerable groups in accessing justice
Published June 01, 2019 at 01:39AM
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31 May 2019 - One of the greatest challenges that poor and vulnerable groups across the world face in accessing justice is a lack of confidence in the quality of legal aid services. To support States and lawyers in the difficult task of enhancing the quality of these services, UNODC launched the ' Handbook on Ensuring Quality of Legal Aid Services in Criminal Justice Processes: Practical Guidance and Promising Practices' at a side event at the 28th Crime Commission.
Published June 01, 2019 at 01:39AM
Read more at unodc.org
The Week in Tech: Disinformation’s Huge Inaction Problem
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WdvEAc
Cannabis Companies Push F.D.A. to Ease Rules on CBD Products
By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2MgJzRb
Thursday 30 May 2019
'Ghost forests' show visible results of changes in climate
'Ghost forests' show visible results of changes in climate
Stands of dead trees are early signs of sea level rise
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298660&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is a Research News item.
Measles Cases Reach Highest Level in More Than 25 Years, C.D.C. Says
By LIAM STACK from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2XflWtB
Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8a3iM
Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WboVXr
These Mole Rats Felt No Pain, Even From Wasabi’s Burn
By CARA GIAIMO from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2MgrdzX
For Its Next Trick, DeepMind Will Beat Us at Team Sports
By CADE METZ from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HJe7H0
Cities in Mexico, Colombia and South Africa share good practices on community safety
Cities in Mexico, Colombia and South Africa share good practices on community safety
Published May 31, 2019 at 03:37AM
Read more at unodc.org
30 May 2019 - Today, over 55 per cent of the world's population lives in urban areas; by 2050, this is set to increase to more than two-thirds. While urbanization brings economic growth and prosperity, it also presents a range of challenges such as income inequality, violence, and organized criminal groups. An important element of UNODC's effort to address these challenges is the project "Evidence-based policies to improve community safety in Latin American and African Cities."
Published May 31, 2019 at 03:37AM
Read more at unodc.org
FOX NEWS: Severe weather threat for Plains ends but flooding continues
Severe weather threat for Plains ends but flooding continues
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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Thursday, May 30
National forecast for Thursday, May 30
Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
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Wednesday 29 May 2019
Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8o7bR
FOX NEWS: Arkansas River communities preparing for historic flood
Arkansas River communities preparing for historic flood
The US Army Corps of Engineers, city, state, federal officials, residents, among many others coming together to help each other during flooding.
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Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MfAwjC
Study of northern Alaska could rewrite Arctic history
Study of northern Alaska could rewrite Arctic history
Updates to the geologic record connect to the region’s resources
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298654&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is a Research News item.
A Signal in Giant Earthquakes That Could Save Lives
By ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2W1hHAe
On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate
By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JKvg5q
Links between Security Sector Reform and advancement of women, welfare of children, and lasting peace highlighted at UNODC event
Links between Security Sector Reform and advancement of women, welfare of children, and lasting peace highlighted at UNODC event
Published May 30, 2019 at 12:26AM
Read more at unodc.org
29 May 2019 - In the context of the upcoming second decade review of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325(2000) on women, peace and security, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), jointly with Iraq and France, organized a side-event on "Security Sector Reform: women, children, peace and security in Iraq post Da'esh," during the 28 th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Published May 30, 2019 at 12:26AM
Read more at unodc.org
FOX NEWS: Severe storms to once again develop across Plains, Mid-Atlantic
Severe storms to once again develop across Plains, Mid-Atlantic
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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Wednesday, May 29
National forecast for Wednesday, May 29
Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
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Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2K9Bknu
Manhattanhenge 2019: When and Where to Watch
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HJPxpK
Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Kc3cqY
Tuesday 28 May 2019
Crowds and social gatherings can facilitate disease transmission
Crowds and social gatherings can facilitate disease transmission
Scientists discover complex connections between social dynamics and diseases
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298651&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is a Research News item.
FOX NEWS: Severe storm threat continues in two batches
Severe storm threat continues in two batches
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Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
NSF-supported researchers seek to increase independence of visually impaired travelers
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298599&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is a Research News item.
FOX NEWS: National forecast for Tuesday, May 28
National forecast for Tuesday, May 28
Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JIknB1
Best practices and challenges for returning stolen assets discussed at expert meeting co-organized by UNODC
Best practices and challenges for returning stolen assets discussed at expert meeting co-organized by UNODC
Published May 28, 2019 at 10:28PM
Read more at unodc.org
28 May 2019 - As the first global anti-corruption instrument with a dedicated chapter on asset recovery, the United Nations Convention against Corruption sets the bar high when it comes to ensuring that stolen assets are being returned. Invited by the Governments of Ethiopia and Switzerland and supported by UNODC, experts from all over the world gathered in Addis Ababa to learn from cases in which assets were returned to the States that they had been stolen from.
Published May 28, 2019 at 10:28PM
Read more at unodc.org
FOX NEWS: Multiple tornadoes touch down outside of Dayton, Ohio
Multiple tornadoes touch down outside of Dayton, Ohio
Thousands without power, homes destroyed in Ohio. Ray Bogan reports.
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FOX NEWS: Powerful tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in the Midwest
Powerful tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in the Midwest
Massive tornadoes slam Ohio overnight; Ray Bogan reports from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Google’s Shadow Work Force: Temps Who Outnumber Full-Time Employees
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XhzFQF
Food Delivery Apps Are Drowning China in Plastic
By RAYMOND ZHONG and CAROLYN ZHANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YSKSqS
Frances Arnold Turns Microbes Into Living Factories
By NATALIE ANGIER from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2McuJLO
Monday 27 May 2019
These Animals Are Surrounded by Water. But What Do They Drink?
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2wqgU1A
FOX NEWS: National weather forecast for Monday, May 27
National weather forecast for Monday, May 27
Adam Klotz has your Memorial Day FoxCast.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JGexAg
Safeguarding sport: INTERPOL, IOC, UNODC and Japan work to fight competition manipulation
Safeguarding sport: INTERPOL, IOC, UNODC and Japan work to fight competition manipulation
Published May 27, 2019 at 09:54PM
Read more at unodc.org
Tokyo, Japan - On 15 and 16 May 2019, with a view to supporting efforts aimed at detecting, investigating and sanctioning competition manipulation in sport, UNODC worked with INTERPOL and the International Olympic Committee to deliver a workshop and training for over 80 participants from the Japanese Olympic Committee, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and the Olympic movement, 2019 Rugby World Cup officials, and representatives from Japanese law enforcement and government.
Published May 27, 2019 at 09:54PM
Read more at unodc.org
Sunday 26 May 2019
FOX NEWS: Tornado levels motel and mobile home park in Oklahoma leaving two dead
Tornado levels motel and mobile home park in Oklahoma leaving two dead
Deadly tornado slams motel and mobile home park in Oklahoma.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2HCuMfg
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