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Samsung Z3 release date with Tizen OS before end of 2015?

Multinational comglomerate Samsung plans to develop more mobile devices around Tizen, its in-house mobile operating system.

Fearing intense pain, woman with terminal cancer asks California to allow her to die

Although faith groups oppose doctor-assisted suicide, a 46-year-old Christian woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is asking the state of California to allow her to die.

Aloha! Solar-powered aircraft completes flight to Hawaii, breaking aviation record

After five risky days traversing the Pacific Ocean, an aeroplane powered only by the rays of the sun completed a historic flight to Hawaii that broke aviation records.

Literally, 'til death do us part': Christian couple ends 75-year bliss in final embrace

During marriage, couples say these words as part of their vows: "Till death do us part." A 95-year-old man and a 96-year-old woman married for 75 years fulfilled this vow when they died in each others arms and clutching hands.

Plankton evolves human-like eye

Scientists have discovered a single-cell plankton that evolved a miniature eye similar to that of humans, and they believe it would help the creature see better.

Skin and lung cancer drug approved in UK

The United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of a new drug that aims to cure skin and lung cancer.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 release date not happening? New Surface Pro 3 tablet released

By releasing a new Surface Pro 3 tablet device and adding new hardware options to it, Microsoft is placing in doubt the reported release of its Surface Pro 4 on July 29.

How to survive a joint holiday and still end up friends!

Teenager dies of heart attack after constipation; refused to go to toilet for 8 weeks

Teenager dies of a heart attack caused by chronic constipation.

Two billion people lack access to toilets across the world

Of the seven billion people in the world, exactly 2.3 billion do not have access to a basic toilet, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said.

E-Cigarettes healthy or bad for you? FDA wants more warnings on various risks

The popular use of e-cigarettes has increased trips to hospitals and calls to the poison control center.

Reflection: When God seems absent, what do you do?

David Baker reflects on the story of Jairus' daughter.

Multiple antibiotic use linked to increased bone growth, rapid weight gain in Kids

Children exposed to multiple antibiotics at an early age were found to have suffered from increased bone growth, rapid weight gain and disruption of gut bacteria, a new study shows.

Light-colored eyes linked to alcoholism, claims study

People with light eye colors are more prone to becoming alcoholics, suggesting that the problem may be associated with genetics.

Google Photos glitch tags African-Americans as 'gorillas'

Jacky Alcine was shocked to find a photo of himself and a friend labelled as "Gorillas" by Google Photos. Yahoo was quick to report it and Google was quick to apologize. But problems with the software remain.

Solar storms hit Earth, experts concerned

Three recent solar storms have raised concern among experts over a direct hit, which could totally wipe out all global electronic systems and set back civilization by a hundred years.