Scientists find toxic fungus near Australia's Great Barrier Reef. A highly poisonous fungus, with toxins that can be absorbed through the skin, has been identified for the first time in the rain forest near the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists said on Thursday. Francisco Toledo, artist and activist who injected life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79. Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, has died. 'Piers, I suspect I'll be doing your funeral eulogy,' said Joan Collins. 'Piers, you'd be the perfect person to do the eulogy at my memorial service,' Joan declared. Pause. 'Actually, looking at the state of you, I suspect I'll be doing yours.'. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week. Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. US woman who matched to her British husband by chance on an app reveals they married 18 months later. Alyssa Tantillo, 29, from LA, flew to London in March 2017 to meet clients. She downloaded a dating app where she was matched with now-husband Tom Maggs, 31, from London. Germany should aim to be a leader in hydrogen technology minister. Germany should aim to be a leader in technologies needed to make and utilize hydrogen, which offers a green alternative to fossil fuels in the shift toward a low carbon economy, the economy minister said on Wednesday. Joo Flix Is in a Hurry. So Is Everyone Else. Flix has gone from Benficas academy to Cristiano Ronaldos heir apparent with dizzying speed. But how fast is too fast? Four Weddings and a jibe at Netflix as Richard Curtis fears 'sanitised' movies on the platform. Film director Richard Curtis has claimed attempts by US streaming service Netflix to make more productions set in Britain could distort the presentation of the country on film. Women's world marathon record shattered. Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shattered the women's marathon world record by more than a minute Sunday in winning the Chicago Marathon.
Sam Darnold Cleared to Return for Jets. The Jets said Darnold would start Sunday when his 0-4 team faces the Dallas Cowboys. Girl, two, faces deportation even though both of her parents hold British passports. Mother Lindsay Dutton, 30,originally from South Africa and now living in Clydach, Swansea, South Wales, is fighting to keep daughter Lucy, two, in the UK after she does not have right to stay in UK. The Week in Tech Navigating the Chinese Minefield. American tech companies want access to customers in China. But theyre learning that can come with a lot of baggage. Are allergies due to a weak immune system
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Can you suddenly become allergic to contact lenses Katie Price brands her two-year driving ban 'b*******' and 'obscene'. The former glamour model, 41, has branded her two-year driving ban 'b*******' and 'obscene', just days after she was charged. Champions League Tottenham Humiliated by Bayern. In other action, Paris St.-Germain and Manchester City won. Jos Jos fans gather to honor the deceased musician in Mexico City park. Fans sang along to songs of Jos Jos in one Mexico City's most famous parks. Jackie Stewart talks about wife Helen's battle with Dementia and charity Race Against Dementia. Sir Jackie, 80, had his world turned upside down when his wife Lady Helen was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia by US doctors in 2016. Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier. In Vienna, the Kenyan achieved a milestone once believed to be unattainable. But his time, 15940, will not be recognized as a world record.
