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Asian Boxing 

Froilan Saludar Becomes WBA Intercontinental Bantamweight Champion After Stunning Victory in Dubai

​Dubai, UAE – November 15 – Froilan Saludar (36-8) has been crowned the WBA International Bantamweight Champion after defeating the previously unbeaten William Flores (18-1) by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 115-113, 115-114, and 116-112, highlighting Saludar's tactical prowess throughout the fight.Saludar credited his success to hard work and support, stating, "I want to thank God and everyone who supports me, especially Sanman Boxing. I trained hard to [...]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

It's a bit rich to resist taxing the super-rich

Brazil is championing a global tax on billionaires to alleviate poverty, but faces opposition from the US and hesitance from other major economies. While the initiative enjoys public support, concerns about economic feasibility and potential capital flight are hindering its progress.

Sciencedaily.com 

A single cell's siesta

Too much of a good thing is no good at all. Living organisms enjoy sunlight -- in fact, many need it to stay alive -- but they tend to avoid light that is too bright. Animals go to their shelter, humans have a siesta, even plants have mechanisms to avoid an overdose of light. But how do non-moving single-celled organisms deal with light that is too intense? Researchers have discovered the surprising answer.

Err.ee (en) 

Competition Authority: Waste reform will not make management cheaper

Competition in the Estonian waste management industry is very low, with 60 percent of the market in the hands of a single company, according to an analysis by the Competition Authority. Waste reform would improve the situation by attracting new companies to the market though it will certainly not lower the price of services for the consumer, said Argo Luude, CEO of Eesti Keskkonnateenused (Estonian Environmental Service).

mmafighting.com 

Charles Oliveira blasts referee for not being ‘severe’ enough against Michael Chandler’s illegal strikes at UFC 309

Charles Oliveira | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Charles Oliveira went five rounds for the first time in his 46-fight MMA career this past Saturday to defeat Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 309 in New York, and he had to overcome some difficult final minutes and several illegal strikes to come out victorious via decision.

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Sciencedaily.com 

How marine worms regenerate lost body parts

Many living organisms are able to regenerate damaged or lost tissue, but why some are particularly good at this and others are not is not fully understood. Molecular biologists have now made an important contribution to clarifying this question in a new study. In it, they explain the molecular mechanism of regeneration in marine worms and thus create a better understanding of the natural reprogramming ability of cells.

The Moderate Voice 

A Fortnight after November 5

On the eve of the 2024 election, I asked the question, “Does character still matter?” Quite early into the evening of November 5, America would learn the answer: A resounding, ghastly “No!” The following day, lacking the words to express my own sadness and disappointment, I quoted the words of several Americans (and one Canadian) […]

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TheHill.com 

Trump's former CDC Director Redfield defends RFK Jr. pick

Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the first Trump administration, gave a vote of confidence to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as potential head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NewsNation's Brian Entin asked Redfield on Sunday whether there should be concerns that Kennedy, a...

Calgary Herald 

Calgary Herald letters: Time for debating blanket rezoning is over

Councillors Sonya Sharp and Terry Wong propose halting the construction of apartments and multi-family developments in Bowness and Montgomery until major infrastructure there is brought up to date. On the surface, their request for a report on the “overall health” of the infrastructure sounds reasonable enough, but it would suspend any consideration of development proposals […]

Sciencedaily.com 

Tree islands restore nature in oil palm plantations

Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective restoration strategies in these landscapes has become critical. A long-running experiment has investigated how ecological restoration promotes biodiversity recovery in oil palm plantations in Sumatra. Their findings reveal that establishing islands of trees within large oil... Читать дальше...