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Sokoto to sell foodstuffs at 55% discount

The Punch 

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday, inaugurated a special committee on the sales of assorted food items to the people of the state at a 55 per cent discount. In light of this, the governor said his government had procured food items and other essential commodities to be sold at a discounted price. Speaking

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ABC10 viewers capture rare comet in the night sky - ABC10.com KXTV

Google.com 

  1. ABC10 viewers capture rare comet in the night sky  ABC10.com KXTV
  2. The dazzling Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is emerging in the night sky: How to see it  Space.com
  3. Stargazers capture ‘comet of the century’ soaring over Hawaii  Hawaii News Now
  4. A rare comet last visible from Earth 80,000 years ago makes a return visit  Colorado Public Radio
  5. Bright Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Climbs into Evening View  Sky & Telescope

'Fundamental error,' says Trudeau, accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada amid diplomatic row

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of supporting criminal activities in Canada, including murder and extortion. Highlighting tensions, Trudeau stressed the importance of upcoming security talks in Singapore. This was amid claims of India’s involvement in the killing of Canadian Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India denied the allegations and countered by expelling Canadian diplomats.

Power and metal stocks turn top picks amid fall in equity MF flows

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Nifty Metal Index gained 7% during the month as fund managers mopped up stocks of Nalco, NMDC, Moil. Fund managers said with the China government launching its biggest monetary stimulus measures since the Covid-19 pandemic and signalling that more fiscal support was on the way, this sector will be the biggest beneficiary.

Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

Sciencedaily.com 

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could in fact be undiagnosed ADHD, thanks in large part to trending social media videos racking up millions of views. A new national survey of 1,000 American adults finds that 25% of adults now suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD. But what worries mental health experts is that only 13% of survey... Читать дальше...

Let there be light: Bright future for solar panels, TV screens and more

Sciencedaily.com 

From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in everyday technology.

Harris sets out plan to empower black men as US election looms

1newsday.com 

US Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energise a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Ms Harris’ plan includes providing forgivable business loans for black entrepreneurs, creating more apprenticeships and studying […]

Boy girl Trumper (Cartoon and Column)

The Moderate Voice 

Do I have to do this every day between now and the election? Is Donald Trump and MAGAts going to invent a new lie on a daily basis? Donald Trump is a liar as are most Republicans. And even the Republicans who don’t lie, if there is such a thing, enable the lies. Some of […]

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Scientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance

Sciencedaily.com 

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. The study documents the world s first effort to selectively breed adult corals for enhanced heat tolerance, i.e. the ability of adult corals to survive intense marine heatwaves. The breeding effort was a success, showing that it is possible to improve the heat tolerance of adult coral offspring, even in a single generation.

Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change

Sciencedaily.com 

Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in environmental conditions. This is despite their ranges having shrunk and the number of trees having fallen sharply during ice age cycles.

Record-setting teenage climber returns to hero’s welcome in Nepal

1newsday.com 

A Sherpa teenager who became the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks has returned home to Nepal to a hero’s welcome. Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, reached the 26,335ft summit of Mount Shishapangma in China last week, completing his mission to climb all the world’s peaks that top 8,000 metres (26,247ft). He […]

Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health

Sciencedaily.com 

Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain. Researchers examined the impact of watering practices on tomato plants. They found that the size of the water droplets affected plant growth and resistance to pests and pathogens.

Six proteins implicated in early-onset preeclampsia

Sciencedaily.com 

Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by persistent high blood pressure that is even more serious when it occurs early in the first trimester. The exact cause of early-onset preeclampsia is unknown, and it is difficult to predict, prevent and diagnose. Now researchers report on six proteins that could be used as targets to diagnose and treat the condition.