Article | Finding the Genotype of an Unborn Baby

A Nigerian consultant foetal medicine and genetics specialist with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in the obstetrics and gynaecology department, says it is important for pregnant women to go for early detection of genetic and non genetic disorders in foetus.

iPhone X Face ID fail: A feature, not a bug

When Face ID failed to unlock Craig Federighi's phone during the event Tuesday, it was working as intended, Apple says. Also, Face ID should work while wearing sunglasses. ...[PCWorld] ..Read More »

Messi hat-trick sends Argentina to World Cup

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Argentina qualify for the 2018 World Cup, with Uruguay and Colombia also making it to Russia next summer. ....[BBC Sport] Messi hat-trick sends Argentina to World Cup ..Read More »

At Least 10 Dead as Fires Rage in California Wine Country

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 100, destroying 1,500 homes and businesses and sending... ...[VOA News] At Least 10 Dead as Fires Rage in California Wine Country ..Read More »

Uber suspends unlicensed service in Norway in change of tack

(Reuters) - Uber said on Monday it would suspend its unlicensed service UberPOP in Oslo until Norway introduces new rules, as the U.S. ride-hailing app adopts a more conciliatory tone with national... ...[Reuters Business] Uber suspends unlicensed service in Norway in change of tack ..Read More »

Abe says Japan fully behind US on pressuring North Korea

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday that his government fully supports the U.S. stance on pressuring North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, with all options on the table. ....[AP News] Abe says Japan fully behind US on pressuring North Korea ..Read More »

Vegas killer hired a prostitute days before mass shooting

Investigators believe the Las Vegas shooter may have hired a prostitute in the days before the shooting, and they are interviewing other call girls as they look for clues into his motive. ...[DailyMail] Vegas killer hired a prostitute days before mass shooting ..Read More »

Australians hand over 51,000 illegal firearms in gun amnesty

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said about 51,000 illegal firearms, a fifth of all illegal guns in the country, were surrendered in a three-month amnesty ending on... ...[Reuters] Australians hand over 51,000 illegal firearms in gun amnesty ..Read More »

The human brain contains 'waste pipes,' study reveals

A landmark study from the NIH now confirms that the human brain has its own lymphatic vessels that 'drain out' excess fluid leaked by blood vessels. ...[Medical News Today] The human brain contains 'waste pipes,' study reveals ..Read More »

EU orders Amazon to pay Luxembourg 250 million euros in back taxes

In Brussels' latest regulatory move targeting US tech companies accused of tax avoidance, the European Commission has ordered Luxembourg to collect 250 million euros in back taxes from... ...[Deutsche Welle] EU orders Amazon to pay Luxembourg 250 million euros in back taxes ..Read More »