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The yuan exchange rate rose by 8 kopecks in a day to 14.15 rubles

The phytoplankton that populate oceans are known to play a key role in marine ecosystems and climate regulation. Like terrestrial plants, they store atmospheric CO2, and produce half of our planet's oxygen via photosynthesis. However, the mechanisms that control their distribution remain poorly understood.

The Sinn Féin leader was nominated by two party members, Pearse Doherty and new TD Joanna Byrne.

Prince Andrew has found himself out in the cold this Christmas, as he will not be joining the Royal Family for any festive gatherings.

Written by Dan Werle, Hagg Lake LST “Small, but mighty!”  NWTA has hundreds of volunteers, but sometimes it’s a small but mighty group that dedicates themselves to technical trail work projects. Iit was most applicable for the NWTA Hagg Lake Work Party on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This was a make-up work day, in place ... Read More

According to the macro forecast published by the Ministry in September 2024, the inflation forecast in Russia in 2024 has been adjusted from the previously expected 5.1% to 7.3%

Tenstorrent's latest funding round signals a shift towards hybrid cloud AI strategies, challenging Nvidia's dominance in AI chip technology.

In a move that Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson hopes would "attract significant investment and jobs", his department has released 24 state-owned properties nationwide, inviting proposals on how best to use them.

Spotify and GoodReads Wrapped flopped this year, but Strava's Year in Sport delivered the simple, shareable experience we wanted.

Netflix's mega-smash hit returns December 26, with a whole bunch of new faces (and a few familiar ones) stepping into the ring.

A bit disappointed you retired, wanted you to go past 619: Anil Kumble to Ashwin

This new image of star cluster NGC 602, released on Dec. 17, 2024, combines data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory with a previously released image from the agency’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb data provide the ring-like outline of the “wreath,” while X-rays from Chandra (red) show young, massive stars that are illuminating the wreath, sending high-energy light into interstellar […]

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng Investments for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region.

Scientists recently led a team that found, for the first time, that Chiron has surface chemistry unlike other centaurs. Its surface it has both carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide ice along with carbon dioxide and methane gases in its coma, the cloud-like envelope of dust and gas surrounding it.

Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is 'napping' after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this black hole has overeaten to the point that it is lying dormant in its host galaxy.

More and more companies are seeing the economic benefits of using AI, said Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Russian government, Dmitry Grigorenko

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Dec. 17, 2024 shows the site of the explosion in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

Hear a live performance from this indie rock quintet hailing from Lafayette, La.

Pixar's upcoming animated series 'Win or Lose' will no longer feature a transgender storyline in a later episode. The series debuts on Disney Plus in early 2025.

KTM has had a tough go of it recently. Maybe it was all that investment in the X-Bow, maybe the company didn’t make enough track-only RC 8Cs, or maybe the problem began when it turned down Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. Regardless, the ready-to-race manufacturer now looks ready for bankruptcy proceedings, and it’s…

1. Ex-president Sarkozy faces house arrest in France after corruption charge upheld  POLITICO Europe
2. France's ex-President Sarkozy loses corruption case appeal  BBC.com
3. Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after corruption ruling  The Guardian
4. France: Sarkozy loses appeal, must wear electronic ankle tag  DW (English)

Danielle Massey is sentenced after leaving her son unsupervised in the bath while she played games.

Sen. John Fetterman suggested that it is his duty to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, and noted that he plans to make confirmation votes with an informed perspective.

On his first day in office, President-elect Donald Trump promises, he will pardon at least some of the 1,500 or so people who have been charged with crimes in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Mumbai ferry capsize Survivors say no life jackets case against Navy boat driver