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PBS show asserts greenhouse gases, atmospheric pollutants dimming future

11 February, 2021

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Saturday, April 22, 2006 This week, the Public Broadcasting Service aired a NOVA program titled “Dimming the Earth”, which presented research by leading scientists on the complex systems of our global climate and human activity’s effect on it. One of the largest interactions (or “inputs”) humans have with the atmosphere is the ever-increasing use of […]

Category:April 29, 2010

11 February, 2021

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? April 28, 2010 April 30, 2010 ? April 29 Pages in category “April 29, 2010” Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Category:April_29,_2010&oldid=1924898”

TV host Conan O’Brien accepts US$45 million settlement with NBC

11 February, 2021

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Thursday, January 21, 2010 After a long night of negotiations, United States television personality and seven-month host of The Tonight Show Conan O’Brien and his network, NBC, have reached a deal that would buy out the contracts of O’Brien and his staff for US$45 million and reinstate Jay Leno as the show’s host starting March […]

Michael Jackson film “This Is It” to be premiered in at least 15 world cities simultaneously

11 February, 2021

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Michael Jackson’s This Is It, a documentary film based on world-famous singer Michael Jackson rehearsing for his last tour before his untimely death, will be premiered in at least 15 cinemas in cities all over the world simultaneously. The film is due to premiere on October 27 and October 28. The […]

Parts of New Orleans flood again

11 February, 2021

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Friday, September 23, 2005 Rain and the storm surge from Hurricane Rita have overwhelmed one of the fragile levees in New Orleans. The Industrial Canal levee gave way, reflooding parts of the Ninth Ward. There are three significant breaches. “Our worst fears came true,” said Maj. Barry Guidry of the Georgia National Guard. “We have […]

Australian Senate Committee recommends formation of Charities Commission

11 February, 2021

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Economics Legislation Committee of the Australian Senate reported Tuesday on their investigation into the matter of investigating the benefits of religious charities in Australia, and recommended the formation of a Charities Commission. The recommendation has received bipartisan support. The inquiry began as the result of legislation initially introduced in the […]

Animal rights activists demand British coffee chain withdraw advertising campaign

11 February, 2021

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Sunday, October 10, 2010 Animal rights activists have demanded that the largest coffee chain in the United Kingdom pull a new advertising campaign because they fear that it will encourage viewers to buy monkeys as pets. The demands are likely to irritate Costa Coffee, who are determined to turn over a larger profit that their […]

MetLife to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup

11 February, 2021

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Monday, January 31, 2005 Metlife announced on 01/31/05 that they were going to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup. Travelers Life and Annuity is an insurance underwriter. MetLife is a large life insurance and annuities underwriter. MetLife will have to borrow a lot of money to pay for the company, so rating agencies like […]

Malaysian government warns citizens about Uncyclopedia

11 February, 2021

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This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Satire site Uncyclopedia, a parody of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has been labeled by the Malaysian government as dangerous. The Internal Security Department of Malaysia issued the warning today, […]

Anthrocon 2007 draws thousands to Pittsburgh for furry weekend

11 February, 2021

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Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Local caterers get ready for big business, as almost three thousand fans converge on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center over the Independence Day weekend for the world’s largest ever furry convention, Anthrocon 2007. Many hope to renew acquaintances, or meet new friends. Others look to buy from […]