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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DNjDYM

Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after claims against him resurfaced. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gu0XuS

Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say

Yemeni cabinet ministers are reported to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GxRIdk

France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval

Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Frace3

Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQAhkF

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqKlfJ

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nozzH0

State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BGLowb

Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQlZRb

Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQmXOX

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E0X0Q0

Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France

Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQmV8l

Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BFFhIG

'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rVgVLc

State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DZ8LX8

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EqeIKC

'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqZsF4

The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FxKrc1

Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nsu0Xf

'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQkWX9

The Story of the Trackball, Canada’s Earliest Gift to Computing

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Emily Daub: How to Make Dance Friendly Tech Costumes #WearableWednesday #wearabletech #art #DIY #Arduino

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Ralph Lauren Unveils Heating Tech for #TeamUSA Jackets #WearableWednesday #pyeongchang #HeatTheWayForTeamUSA

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Photographs and Watercolors Merge in Surreal Paintings by Aliza Razell #ArtTuesday

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John Park’s Workshop — LIVE! 2/1/18 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit

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Nike on the Making of The 1 Reimagined

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Time Travel Tuesday #timetravel a look back at the Adafruit, maker, science, technology and engineering world

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Robotic Roles at the 2018 Winter Olympics

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Ice Cube Rubik’s Cube

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NEW PRODUCT – PinBox 3000 by Cardboard Teck Instantute

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How Computers work – Code.org, @TeachCode @codeorg Bill Gates, Limor Fried … @BillGates @adafruit

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Captivating and Playful Architectural Illusions #ArtTuesday #CelebratePhotography

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Proofreads State of the Union One Last Time to Remove Any Remaining Facts

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AMNH’s newest education program, BridgeUP: STEM is focused on the intersection of computer science and science #MakerEducation

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Brendan Lee Satish Tang’s Manga Ormolu #ArtTuesday

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‘Atlas of Florida Plants’ from Institute for Systematic Botany, @USouthFlorida, and USF Water Institute | #USF #botany

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Can a Shipping Container Increase Access to Hands-On STEM? #MakerEducation

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Knife Handle Made from Cat Hair | #knives

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Hand-Knitted Sweaters That Make You (or your Dog) “Disappear” In Public Places #ArtTuesday

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Finding the Roots of Graphic Novels in the Ancient World #ArtTuesday

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Science of Pickles: Kosher Dill Current Activity #MakerEducation

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Artist Sells Off Ad Space on a Rauschenberg to Destroy It #ArtTuesday

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Biohacking: Which DNA Service Offers More RAW Data – Ancestry.com or 23andMe

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Scientists Claim They Discovered World’s Earliest Representation of a Supernova #ArtTuesday

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The Follower Factory – @NYTimes by @nickconfessore @gabrieldance @Rich_Harris @cocteau

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Watch: Horror Short Film 'Behind' by Director Ángel Gómez Hernández

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William Fichtner in Official Trailer for Domestic Thriller 'The Neighbor'

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Paul Rudd is Back in First Trailer for Marvel's 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'

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Official Trailer for Duncan Jones' Sci-Fi 'Mute' Set in Futuristic Berlin

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First Trailer for Sundance Horror Hit 'Hereditary' Directed by Ari Aster

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Sundance 2018: 'Skate Kitchen' is a Vibrant Look at NYC Skater Girls

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Forget About It

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What Twitter Pundits Are Saying About the 2018 State of the Union

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Defending the Indefensible

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Trump warns Americans of nuclear threat from 'depraved' North Korea

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Branding North Korea’s leadership “depraved,” President Donald Trump told Americans on Tuesday that Pyongyang’s pursuit of nuclear missiles could “very soon threaten our homeland” and vowed a continued campaign to prevent that. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2Fv8Df6

U.S. lawmakers blast Trump decision to hold off on Russia sanctions

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of the U.S. Congress, who passed new sanctions on Russia nearly unanimously last summer, criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday for not imposing them, accusing him of being soft on his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2rR6lVA

May says will give parliament 'appropriate analysis' before Brexit deal vote

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WUHAN, China (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that lawmakers would be given official analysis on any Brexit deal before they are asked to approve it, dismissing a leaked document showing the economy would be worse off under all exit scenarios. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2nst84U

Mexico may allow U.S. air marshals to use stun guns on flights

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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico is in talks with the United States on whether to allow U.S. federal air marshals to travel with Taser stun guns on cross-border flights with U.S. airlines, National Security Commissioner Renato Sales said in a TV interview on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BFATJF