Up close to the Pope: Manila’s polite masses do the country proud
However, what I experienced showed me the better side of what Filipinos and the Philippines can be. Before the Mass, the streets lining the main boulevard where the pope’s motorcades…
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Lasers, lights and luxury: Keeping a top horse happy
Like any leading two-legged athlete, the world’s finest on four legs demand the best treatment. Hopping in an ice bath, however, is not quite so easy. So how do you…
Brain scans could help doctors better predict your behavior
The paper that runs in the latest edition of Neuron concludes that doctors might have more success treating some patients if they examined the way a person’s brain functioned first….
Cuba releases 53 political prisoners
The names of the prisoners were not given. The move comes as part of a deal announced December 17 to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba. – According…
Ex-FAMU band member gets 6 years in prison for 2011 hazing death
In October, Martin was found guilty of manslaughter and felony hazing. On Friday, an Orange County circuit court judge sentenced him to 77 months. “I honestly am ashamed that I…
Future cities may harvest energy from human footsteps
Tomorrow Transformed explores innovative approaches and opportunities available in business and society through technology. From footfalls to climbing stairs, to opening doors, the cities of the future will look at…
Desperation, dire conditions for migrants fleeing to Europe
For the second time in days a merchant ship had been abandoned by its crew in atrocious weather in the Ionian Sea between Greece and Italy, its human cargo left…