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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife Cathy to state education board after U.S. Senate win

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board this week. First Lady Cathy Justice's appointment to the state board of education came about a day after the Republican governor declared victory in the U.S. Senate race against Democratic opponent Glenn Elliott. Cathy Justice will serve a nine-year term on the board, taking over the seat of Dr. Daniel Snavely, a Huntington cardiologist whose term expired this week. When asked Thursday by a reporter about whether nepotism played a role in the appointment... Читать дальше...

Phys.org 

Spectral method can compute tidal effects on planet and moon interiors

Scientists have developed a new method to compute how tides affect the interiors of planets and moons. Importantly, the new study looks at the effects of body tides on objects that don't have a perfectly spherical interior structure, which is an assumption of most previous models.

The Hindu 

When industrial unrest broke out in the textile mills of Coimbatore in 1948

Immediately after Independence, a major crisis gripped the textile sector in the city. Retrenchment notices were served on about 11,000 workers on a single day. The workers started a strike and the mills shut. The agitation, which went on for nearly five months, came to an end, thanks to the intervention of Kamaraj and government assurances

Forbes.com 

Mind Reading: New Album, Book, Other Projects Fill Mike Posner’s ‘Beautiful Day’

It’s been a decade since Mike Posner wrote “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” a hit that garnered him a Grammy nomination as it also pulled back the curtain on the growing chasm he felt between fame and fulfillment. These days, Posner is walking with different purpose in the music industry and in life as he centers spirituality, wellness, mental health and joy.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

After fireworks, big budget movies fizzle at the box office on unfavourable reviews

According to early reports from Sacnilk, the Diwali releases Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have seen a steady decline in box-office collections over the past six days. Both films opened strongly, earning about Rs 43.5 crore and ?35.5 crore, respectively on Friday. However, by Sunday, collections had dipped to about Rs 35.75 crore and Rs 33.5 crore. The downward trend continued, with the films' earnings dropping to about Rs 10.25 crore and Rs 10.5 crore by Wednesday.

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Democratic incumbent Don Davis wins reelection in North Carolina's only toss-up congressional race

Democratic freshman Rep. Don Davis has won reelection, defending his seat from a challenge by Republican opponent Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional race. Davis faced an uphill battle this year after redistricting by the GOP-controlled state legislature made the 1st Congressional District less blue than it once was. The race that culminated in Davis' victory attracted millions of advertising dollars from both parties as Davis and Buckhout tried to capitalize on swaying the purple district.

Cyprus Mail 

Local products celebrated as ‘national treasures’

Cypriot traditional quality products such as halloumi, kolokasi and commandaria, are national treasures, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. The minister was speaking at the second CyFood B2B Forum in Larnaca which she said is an event that “undoubtedly strengthens the local economy” while it connects the business world of hospitality and catering with […]

Cyprus Mail 

Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in ‘unacceptable’ move, France says

France’s foreign minister refused to enter a holy site under French administration in Jerusalem on Thursday due to the presence of Israeli security forces, who briefly arrested two French officials in the latest rift between the two countries. The incident, which comes amid strained diplomatic relations over Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, occurred when Foreign Minister Jean-Noel […]