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Новости за 16.12.2024

The Toledo Blade 

Monday Memories: Santa was tightening his belt in 1981

Deanna Rice, 4, had visions of pricey toys dancing in her head when she sat down to write her letter to Santa. Paper and crayons were ready to go, until mom suggested that maybe those toys were too expensive even for the jolly old elf. That got Deanna thinking in a different direction. Perhaps she should ask for beautiful things that are free instead. With the printing help of older brother, Lelan, she asked Santa for “a sunny Xmas day, lots of snow on the ground, and a rainbow across the sky.” In this December 1981 Blade archive photo... Читать дальше...

The Toledo Blade 

NSF grant allows BGSU to advance photochemical research with widespread industry potential

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University is advancing its renowned research in photochemical science after securing a National Science Foundation grant totaling more than half a million dollars, expanding opportunities to develop innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and agricultural industries.

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Israel closes embassy in Ireland over criticism amid Gaza war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the closure of Israel's embassy in Ireland on Sunday, over the European nation's recognition of a Palestinian state and criticism of the Middle Eastern country.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Rupee falls 3 paise to 84.83 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee dipped slightly against the US dollar due to weak domestic equities and high crude oil prices. Despite rebounding on Friday, the rupee's overall trend is weakening due to importer demand and foreign bank activity. However, increased foreign investment and RBI intervention offer some support.

Dawn 

The cost of petty politics

Pakistan’s challenges to political stability and economic revival are enormous and not very dissimilar. The repeated use of protests as a tool by the PTI to achieve its political goals over the last couple of years has hardly helped the cause of the economy. The political tumult has compounded these economic challenges as the country is ranked amongst the politically most volatile economies globally, increasing the risk premium on investment here manifold.

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BangkokPost.com 

Oldest human genomes reveal how a small group burst out of Africa

NEW YORK - About 45,000 years ago, a tiny group of people - fewer than 1,000 - wandered the icy northern fringes of Europe. Across thousands of miles of tundra, they hunted woolly rhinoceros and other big game. Their skin was most likely dark.

News10.com 

Siena women's basketball bested by Binghamton

Down to the final five seconds of the game, Siena Women’s Basketball had an opportunity to tie or win the game on the last possession of the afternoon. Inbounding from its own sideline, Siena’s rally was denied by the visiting Binghamton Bearcats, who forced a loose ball to wind out the clock to hold off the Saints 64-62 from the UHY Center on Sunday.