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Coronavirus to bring Asia's economic growth to a halt for the first time in 60 years




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Shell Cuts Dividend for First Time Since WWII

Royal Dutch Shell cut its dividend for the first time since the Second World War.




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​Scientists observe ultrafast chemistry in water caused by ionising radiation for the first time

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​​Scientists observe ultrafast chemistry in water caused by ionising radiation for the first time

An international research team jointly led by NTU Singapore, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Germany's Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) has for the first time observed the ultrafast formation and then breakdown of the water ion that is created when water is exposed to ionising radiation....




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For the first time, iconic green prefab 'breezes' onto the Eastern Seaboard

Blu Homes celebrates the East Coast debut of the iconic Breezehouse with an open house weekend in New York's Hudson Valley region.



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'Unicorn' DNA has been collected and analyzed for the first time

Elasmotherium sibiricum, the so-called 'Siberian unicorn,' is not as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought.




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U.S. declares bees endangered for first time

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.




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For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change

The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels.




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Scientists can see cells moving inside live animals for the first time

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.



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Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.



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World's cutest endangered animal photographed for first time in over 2 decades

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.




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Giant squid babies caught for the first time ever

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.




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World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.




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Sharks witnessed hunting and killing a whale for the first time

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.




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Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.




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Giant shipworm the size of a baseball bat found alive for first time

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.




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For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.



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Rescued baby pig feels the sun for the first time

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.




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Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison

Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program.




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Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.




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Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



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Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.




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Sell More The First Time - Juice the Front End

How to sell more of anything via effective, cheap, useful, fruitful and intelligent advertising. Specific strategies to increase your sales in any type of business, online or off, without spending a fortune on copywriting.




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COVID-19: For The First Time in American History, It Tethers The Fate of The Rich to The Fate of The Poor

For the first time, ignoring the poor will have dire consequences for the privileged




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For the First Time in Europe, Veilkini Fashion Show the Latest Collection of Full Cover Swimsuit

For the first time in Europe ,Veilkini show there latest collection of full cover swimsuit during the Amsterdam Modest Fashion Week ,The modest fashion week was held in Amsterdam during the period from 14/12 - 16/12.




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So it's your first time trying CBD...

The Cannabis Issue Search online for information on CBD (cannabidiol), one of the main active components in marijuana and hemp plants, and you're likely to come across claims that it can help with everything from curing cancer to helping you sleep a little better.…




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FREE Unity 101 Cricket Festival coming to Southampton for the first time

SOUTHAMPTON sports fans are in for a treat with the arrival of the city’s first ever cricket festival.




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The Hoegh Osaka will return to Southampton docks today for the first time since being stranded in the Solent for 19 days in January

THE Hoegh Osaka will return to Southampton's port today for the first time since becoming stranded in the Solent for 19 days.




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Young Saints fans see their heroes clearly for the first time after being given the gift of sight

TWO visually impaired young Saints fans have been able to see their football heroes clearly for the first time.




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PHOTOS: Inside the £2 million period cottage set in eight acres on the market for the first time in over 40 years

THIS unique period property, set in rolling grounds and paddocks of nearly eight acres, is a rare find, having been owned by the same family for more than 40 years.




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David Bowie's Album Will Be Released for Streaming for First Time

The upcoming record, coming out for streaming for the very first time, will include never-before-heard songs titled 'Pallas Athena' and 'V-2 Schneider'.




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IKEA reduces climate footprint for the first time

From the production of raw materials and products through to customers' use and disposal, emissions shrank 4.3% in the fiscal year to the end of August 2019 to 24.9 million tonnes CO2 equivalents, it said.




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IKEA to sell through third party for first time on Tmall in China

"We see this as a good opportunity to become accessible for many more in China, especially in light of what the Chinese digital environment looks like," Tolga Oncu, head of retail at Ingka, which owns most IKEA stores worldwide, told Reuters.




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Tornado warnings issued in Hawaii for the first time in more than a decade


John Alderete was trying to catch a few hours of sleep while the rains beat down Tuesday morning on his home in Kapa’a, Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. But shortly after a quarter to 6 in the morning, he was abruptly awoken by the shrill blare of his cellphone. A tornado warning had been […]




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Philippine Economy Contracts For First Time Since 1998

The Philippine economy contracted for the first time since 1998 as coronavirus containment measures weighed heavily on investment and shipments, official data showed Thursday. Gross domestic product fell 0.2 percent on a yearly basis in the first quarter, in contrast to fourth quarter's revised 6.7 percent expansion, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported.




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U.S. Service Sector Activity Shrinks For First Time In Over Ten Years

A report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday showed U.S. service sector activity contracted for the first time since December of 2009 in the month of April. The ISM said its non-manufacturing index tumbled to 41.8 in April from 52.5 in March, with a reading below 50 indicating a contraction in service sector activity.




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Greece Consumer Prices Fall For First Time In 6 Months

Greece's consumer prices fell for the first time in six months in April, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed on Friday.




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Seeking help for the first time in a crisis

If you’ve noticed a change in your mental well-being over the past few weeks you’re not alone.  As the effects of the pandemic and the conditions of isolation begin to be take hold, manyAustralians are searching for support for the first time in their lives. So if you choose to ask for help, how do you takethe first steps. 




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Australia's largest ag field days postponed for first time in its history

AgQuip will not run in August, as it has done since 1973, due to the coronavirus pandemic, with organisers flagging November for the event which usually attracts about 100,000 people to north-west NSW.






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Nyora shipwreck filmed for first time on ocean floor off Cape Jaffa




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Nyora shipwreck that claimed 14 lives in 1917 revealed for first time off Cape Jaffa

A diver reveals footage of the final resting place of Nyora, a beloved steam tug that sank in treacherous seas off South Australia 102 years ago.




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Drought forces Jamestown sheep market to cancel for the third month in a row for the first time ever

As the drought drives Australia's sheep flock to historic lows, a South Australian sheep sale has been called off three times due to a lack of animals.




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Australia approves foreign grain imports for the first time in over a decade

Australia will import foreign-grown grain for the first time since 2007, after the Department of Agriculture approved a permit to import bulk wheat from Canada.




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Giant photographic panels on show for first time to celebrate Parliament House's 30th birthday

Nine photographic panels, so large that they've never been displayed in public until now, depict the construction of Parliament House in Canberra 30 years ago.



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Northern Australian marine park's sea floor caught on camera for first time

In the turbid waters of the Wessel Marine Park in the Gulf of Carpentaria, an underwater garden of sponges, corals and creatures is revealed.




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Animal sentience recognised for the first time under new ACT laws

The ACT has passed historic legislation, changing the legal status of animals from property to beings with their own intrinsic value and that comes with consequences for pet owners.