China ‘nearing mass production’ of J-20 stealth fighter after engine problems ironed out
By Minnie Chan From South China Post Improved power train will give Chinese jet ability to fly undetected at supersonic speeds, on par with United States’ F-35 A new and improved engine designed to make China’s J-20 stealth fighter a…
US Envoy: Evidence of Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib
From Newsmax There is “lots of evidence” chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib region in northwest Syria, the new U.S. representative for Syria said on Thursday, warning any attack on the last big rebel enclave…
New cryptocurrency trading platform to launch for Latin American & Caribbean markets
By Diana Ngo From Coin Journal A new startup called Cryptofacil has announced plans to launch “the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America and the Caribbean.” The exchange will be powered by Bittrex’s trading platform technology and will feature 200…
BBC journalist dies of cancer several days after statement
Associate Press Frpm AJC LONDON — Rachael Bland, a BBC radio journalist, has died of breast cancer several days after she announced on social media that her death was near. She was 40. Bland’s family said that she died early Wednesday….
Bittrex to launch Caribbean and Latin American Crypto Exchange
From Bitcoin The US-based exchange Bittrex has announced a partnership with Cryptofacil, a new cryptocurrency trading platform designed to accommodate citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company explains the new exchange will be powered by Bittrex and offer…
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan confirms first worker death from radiation
From BBC Japan has announced for the first time that a worker at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant died after suffering radiation exposure. The man, who was in his 50s, died from lung cancer that was diagnosed in 2016….
Cayman Islands ready for Reggae Boyz battle UPDATE: Jamaica 4 Cayman Islands 0 (HT Jam 2 Cay 0)
By Kwesi Mugisa From Sportsmax Cayman Islands goalkeeper Ramon Sealy insists the team is ready to give the much more fancied Jamaica Reggae Boyz a fight when they meet in the CONCACAF National League Qualifiers on Sunday. The 202nd ranked…
Students want easier access to fruits for healthy eating habits, US study states
By Alisha Alam From Miss Kyra A recent study has stated that although a benefit-oriented approach towards consuming fruits might invoke some interest from students, what they really look for is easy availability and reasonable costs. 175 college students were…
Scientists say the Milky Way is filled with billions of ‘rogue planets’ – but could one of these free-floating worlds hit Earth?
By Jasper Hamill From Metro News UK Humanity shares its home galaxy with vast numbers of free-floating ‘rogue planets’ which have broken free of their own star systems and set off on a lonely journey through the void, scientists have…
Breathalyzer measures metabolic fuel usage
Lumen: A portable breathalyzer that measures your metabolic fuel usage BY RAIN NOE From Core77 Losing weight the hi-tech way Thinking outside the box comes natural to you. Marketing those ideas doesn’t… NOW wHat? Learn how to launch and grow…
