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Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Farming
‘Lessons have been learned from Cash for Ash’ – Energy chief on new biomass scheme for farmers

Lessons have been learned from mistakes made in Northern Ireland's ‘Cash for Ash' programme in the designing of the new Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) , CEO of Irish...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Politics
Segregation is the new tolerance? College offers 10 ethnically-divided graduations

Civil rights activists who risked their lives to racially integrate American schools must be turning in their graves as Virginia Tech proudly offers 10 segregated graduation ceremonies based on race,...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
In Pictures: Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr across the world

Worshippers across the world have marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Cardinal George Pell begins appeal against child sex abuse convictions

The most senior Catholic to be found guilty of child sex abuse has begun an appeal against his conviction.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
John Rentoul: ‘US president’s advice to Boris is worth the sum total of nothing’

This will come as a disappointment to the US president, but his views won't affect British politics much.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump’s warning on NHS deals early blow to trade hopes

Donald Trump has kicked off a furious battle over the terms of a post-Brexit trade deal, insisting that the NHS must "absolutely" be included in any negotiations.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Republican says his unit ‘probably killed hundreds’ of Iraqi civilians

California Republican Duncan Hunter has claimed his military unit "killed probably hundreds of civilians" in Iraq, his latest eyebrow-raising comment since being charged last year with spending campaign funds on...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Merkel’s coalition partner seeks new leader – but nobody wants the job

As Germany's second-biggest party begins the search for a new leader, many of the most likely candidates are taking themselves out of the race.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Gunman who killed four was out of jail on parole

A man who was out of prison on parole was arrested after fatally shooting four men and wounding a woman in an hour-long downtown rampage in the northern Australian city...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Father repeatedly punched shark in the face to save daughter (17) from attack in which she lost leg

A father has repeatedly punched a shark in the face to make it let go of his daughter, their family say.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Climate crisis puts human civilisation ‘in its last decades’

Human civilisation as we know it may have already entered its last decades, a worrying new report examining the likely future of our planet's habitability warns.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
California wakes up to find coffee has finally been given the all-clear as a cancer threat

California coffee lovers can indulge their caffeine habit without worry now the state has decided the beverage doesn't need a cancer warning after all.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Tiananmen was a bloodbath’

Tourists thronged Beijing's Tiananmen Square yesterday amid tighter-than-usual security, but most visitors said they were unaware of the bloody crackdown on student-led protests 30 years ago or refused to discuss...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
‘It is out of the question for us to take a step back’ – Erdogan committed to defence deal with Russia

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday that it was out of the question for Turkey to take a step back from its deal with Moscow to buy Russian S-400 missile...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
SEC sues messaging app Kik for its $100 million cryptocurrency offering

The messaging service is in hot water for its 2017 release of a cryptocurrency, called the "Kin" token.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | US Farming News
Fire Blight Control for Organic Orchards: Moving Beyond Antibiotics

eOrganic author: David Granatstein, Washington State University Introduction Fire blight is a serious disease of apple and pear caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. It originated in the United States...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Neil Woodford seeks to reassure investors after fund suspension

City heavyweight Neil Woodford has apologised and sought to reassure investors blocked from withdrawing from his multi-billion pound fund after the freeze shocked the Square Mile.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | US Farming News
Records Needed for Organic Poultry Certification

eOrganic authors: Devon Patillo, CCOF Dr. Jacquie Jacob Ph.D., University of Kentucky Introduction Organic poultry producers are required to keep records to demonstrate compliance with USDA National Organic Program (NOP)...

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Farming
Factories: Bank holiday blues as supply surge sends cattle prices south

Prices at the factory gate appeared to be under further pressure yesterday with some quotes from agents back another 5c/kg on last week.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
LabCorp data breach exposes information of 7.7 million consumers

A day after Quest Diagnostics announced 12 million patients were affected by a data breach, LabCorp says its patients' data was also compromised.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump UK visit day two: Highlights as Theresa May welcomes US President

Embarking on the second day of his state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Theresa May for talks and a joint press conference.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best Bluetooth speaker for summer is at its lowest price ever

Kick your spontaneous dance party up a notch.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
Florida deputy charged after staying outside during school shooting

Prosecutors say the Florida deputy who failed to confront a gunman during last year's Parkland massacre has been arrested on 11 charges.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Looking for new podcasts? Spotify is testing out a new feature that can help

The streaming service says the new podcast functionality will benefit listeners and creators.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
Nigerian ambassador chosen as next UN General Assembly president

Members of the United Nations General Assembly have chosen the Nigerian ambassador to the world body as its next president.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
These are the best Bluetooth speakers of 2019

Turn up the music this summer with the best Bluetooth speakers, from cheap $30 options to high-end waterproof models.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
These are the best Bluetooth speakers right now

Turn up the music this summer with the best Bluetooth speakers, from cheap $30 options to high-end waterproof models.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Mysterious light flashes keep happening on the moon

Researchers at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg are using a new telescope in Spain to hopefully find some answers.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Games dominate Apple's Design Awards

Five of the 9 picks by Apple for best apps of the year are games. The others look to sketching, ultrasound tools, photo editing and sports.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Save, manage, retire, spend: The Daily Money is here

Welcome to The Daily Money, your daily destination for news on what makes the world go 'round.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple backs up privacy chest-beating with critical new feature

Apple showed at WWDC that it's practicing what it's preaching, with strong new privacy features woven in everywhere from the Mac to the Apple Watch.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Farming
Global dairy prices fall for second time in a row

The GDT (Global Dairy Index) fell for the second time this year following a record gaining streak from December to May.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Our favorite affordable Bluetooth speaker is down to its best price

Kick your spontaneous dance party up a notch.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
The baby blimp and more of the most creative Donald Trump protesters in London

Thousands took to the streets of London to protest over Donald Trump's arrival in the UK, on day two of the US president's state visit.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Science & Tech
Google launches a Pride doodle, and it's getting lots of love on the internet

Google has released a new doodle celebrating 50 years of pride, on the same day as the launch of Stonewall Forever. People are responding positively.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
Students stage ‘die-in’ climate protest in German parliament

Students have disrupted a youth event in the German Parliament, lying down in the chamber in a “die-in” to protest the government's climate policies.

Posted by The Analyst | June 4, 2019 | Breaking News
Janus Henderson joins opposition to NSF’s £1.3bn Provident bid

Another Provident investor has signalled its intention to oppose a hostile £1.3 billion bid for the company by rival Non-Standard Finance (NSF).