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James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly needed 'blood transfusion' after she almost died miscarrying baby

'My biggest thing is my blood pressure,' she said in Instagram Stories. 'A lot of blood transfusion action this weekend, so I'm just taking it super easy trying to restore and build my blood.'




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Bernie Sanders is almost neck and neck with Joe Biden among black voters in the Democratic primary

Bernie Sanders is gaining ground among black voters, almost matching the support Joe Biden received from that demographic, according to a poll published Friday.




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AOC calls Joe Biden's Medicare olive branch to progressives 'almost insulting'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she's never spoken to Joe Biden - nor has his campaign reached out to the progressive congresswoman, who was a surrogate for Bernie Sanders.




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Moment reckless driver almost hits a five-year-old girl before her stepfather jumps in front of car

Dash-cam footage shows a driver almost crashing into Jason Payne, 34, and his five-year-old stepdaughter, Gracie, as the family use a zebra crossing on Green Lane in Birmingham yesterday.




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Author who penned first ever oral history of 9/11 admits he 'cried almost every day' compiling it

The Only Plane in the Sky, by journalist Garrett M. Grath, focuses on the men and women who experienced first-hand the unprecedented drama of that tragic day in New York on September 11, 2001.




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Ariana Grande almost lost diamond choker at the Billboard Awards

The 24-year-old singer's team immediately scoured the area at the at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and recovered the expensive piece of Djula jewelry, which had more than 45 carats.




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BET Awards 2013: Kat Graham dons almost identical vintage Versace dress for BET Awards to one Miley Cyrus wore the previous night

Miley showed more flesh




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Iggy Azalea looks almost unrecognisable in a purple wig at a BET Awards event

It's not uncommon for Iggy Azalea to experiment with colour and style.  




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Kim Clijsters beaten in first WTA match for almost eight years by Garbine Muguruza

Kim Clijsters was beaten by Garbine Muguruza on her return to the professional circuit after nearly eight years in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.




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TV star Laurence Fox goes cold turkey (almost) at the Barberyn retreat in Sri Lanka

Laurence Fox visited the Barberyn retreat in Beruwala, on Sri Lanka's west coast, to undergo a 'no-frills detox'. He met with an Ayurvedic doctor and enjoyed beach walks and restorative massages.




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Petrol prices drop below 90 cents a litre for first time in almost a decade because of coronavirus

Adelaide is the home of the cheapest fuel with average unleaded prices now at 90.9 cents a litre, the lowest since 2012. In parts of Sydney, unleaded is selling for just 87.9 cents a litre.




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ANDREW PIERCE: Bungling trio who almost blew the UK apart

The UK and the British constitution have been dramatically weakened, all because Messrs Cameron, Miliband and Clegg never took Scotland or the referendum seriously.




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Andy Murray lasts almost three hours on court to overcome compatriot Cam Norrie

Andy Murray survived two tight and attritional sets against compatriot Cameron Norrie before eventually breaking him down to power into the quarter final of the China Open.




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RBS sets aside £800m to pay for bad loans as profit falls almost 50%

RBS, which is changing its name to Natwest later this year, said the loss provisions dragged profit down by almost 50 per cent to £519m in the first three months of 2020.




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World's oldest piece of mahogany is found in Canada and dates back almost 80MILLION years

The fossilised chunk of hardwood found near Vancouver Island dates back to the end of the Cretaceous period roughly 80 million years ago.




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Ride-hailing trips create almost 70 percent more pollution than the modes of transit they displace

In a study published this week by the Union of Concerned Scientists researchers say ride-hailing trips create about 69 percent more pollution on average than the trips they displace.




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Piers Morgan blasts Donald Trump for failing America on 'almost every level'

Trump has been roundly criticized for using his near-daily White House press briefings to picks fights with journalists and brag about how well his administration has handled America's epidemic.




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Michael Owen reveals struggle to deal with life after football almost ripped family apart

Former Liverpool and England footballer Michael Owen has admitted he was staring 'into an abyss called divorce' as he struggled to come to terms with life after he hung up his boots.




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Ben Youngs was almost perfect and Justin Tipuric starred for Wales at Twickenham - PLAYER RATINGS

Sportsmail runs the rule over every player from the two sides after England survive a late Wales onslaught and win 33-30 at Twickenham to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.




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Leaked iPhone 12 schematics suggest phones will have much smaller camera 'notch' and almost no bezel

Pictures, from frequent phone leaker Jon Prosser, show what appear to be official Apple schematics for its next flagship iPhone - specifically a reduced 'notch' that stores camera components.




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Betting on the Grand National using a credit card could cost gamblers almost £16m

Those thinking of putting money on the 5.15 at Aintree on Saturday could be making a mistake far costlier than backing the wrong horse - using a credit card to bet.




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You CAN beat the credit card crunch: We've investigated almost 150 of the best deals

If used smartly, credit cards can still be an effective spending tool and even earn you money. Shoppers now have around 166 different deals to choose from.




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'Lampard is calling him almost every day': Chelsea 'step up their pursuit of Dries Mertens'

The Napoli forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but ended up staying in Serie A with his contract set to expire in the summer.




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Greenland lost 600 BILLION tons of ice last summer raising global sea levels by almost 0.1 inches

In Antarctica, meanwhile, ice has continued to melt from both the Amundsen Sea Embayment and the Antarctic Peninsula, satellite gravity measurements have revealed.




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Middle-aged people are suffering almost 20 per cent more stress than two decades ago, study shows 

The root of the problem lies in the 'generational squeeze' of having dependent parents on one side and grown-up children struggling to start a career on the other, US researchers found.




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Amazon customer stunned by almost £9,999 delivery charge

Danielle Long from Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland ordered a £4.99 present which she needed in time for Christmas Day. But she was left stunned by the extortionate post and packaging fee.




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Early-round funding in startups almost doubles in 2 yrs; Chinese lead

The push is coming from the fact that there are far more established entrepreneurs in India today hitting the next venture button then five years ago




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Paradise lost..almost


Paradise Lost…almost! is a report on the Western Ghats written by Sudhirendar Sharma. The report follows the trail of destruction in the ghats and engages with those who have been engaged in the task of reversing the dominant trend. An IN-PICTURES feature.




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Yuvraj Singh Recalls When He Almost Finished Stuart Broad's Career

He revealed Broad senior asked him for a signed jersey for 'almost' finishing his son's career.




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FIFPro Warns of Coronavirus' 'Almost Existential Threat' to Women's Football

FIFPro lauds the growth of women's football but called for protection during coronavirus pandemic.




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With Most Deaths in Europe, Almost No Recoveries in Over 2 Lakh cases, UK Grapples with Covid-19

Roughly 65 per cent or 626 of the total 970 recoveries in the UK have been reported in its overseas territories or other dependent islands and territories, even as they account for a mere 0.6 per cent of the total recorded cases.




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Hyperconnected consumers spend almost six hours daily online: GFK

According to the recent study by GFK, there are around 41 million hyper-connected consumers in India, with major cities like Delhi and Mumbai reporting the highest concentration of consumers belonging to this segment. The study says that hyperconnected consumers spend




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Key leader quits, joint action forum almost defunct

Enos Das Pradhan, one of the main leaders of the Gorkahland State Joint Action Committee (GSJAC), Wednesday resigned from the organisation.




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WIRED February 2014: How the US Almost Killed the Internet

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and other tech titans have had to fight for their lives—against their own government. This month, we take a look inside their year from hell, and why the web will never be the same. Also, see what happens when gene-modifying masters Monsanto try to take nature's path, how one man hacked OKCupid to find the girl of his dreams, and the city-within-a-city Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is building in Las Vegas. Plus: the Data Miner's Guide to Romance, Rick Rubin, and more!




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Run a Two-Hour Marathon

One of the world's finest distance runners came so close to achieving the greatest feats of athleticism in history: a sub two-hour marathon. To do it, the Eliud Kipchoge should have maintained an average pace of at least 13.1 miles per hour. So, we timed how long WIRED staffers could run at that speed. Needless to say, we didn't last long. Here's why only a handful of people in the world could ever come close to a two-hour marathon.




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Eliud Kipchoge Almost Breaks the Two-Hour Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge fell short of running a marathon in under two hours. In a special Nike event, the long distance runner beat the current marathon world record coming in at 2 hours and 25 seconds, but because the event wasn't sanctioned it won't count. Here's how Nike controlled every variable in an attempt to break two.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Hold Your Breath for 24 Minutes

Spanish freediver Aleix Segura held his breath for 24 minutes and 3 seconds in 2016. How is that possible? Here's how.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Do a Quintuple Jump

At this year's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, we may see quad corks in Big Air Snowboarding or in Freestyle Skiing -- and we'll see quad twists and quad jumps in Figure Skating. But have we reached the limit of what's possible? To do a quad, a skater's got less than a second to turn their body four times in the air. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez set out to find out why five...is almost impossible.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Throw a 110 MPH Fastball

More and more pitchers are throwing triple digits. The fastest of them tops out at 105 MPH. WIRED examines why the 110 MPH fastball is almost impossible.




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Why Juggling 15 Balls Is Almost Impossible

The world's best numbers juggler can throw and catch 14 balls. Once. Has he reached juggling's limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks into the physics and physicality of extreme juggling.




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Why Scoring an "Olimpico" Goal in Soccer is Almost Impossible

The "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" – an unassisted corner kick bent into goal – is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill.




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Order Up! The Burger Bot Is (Almost) Ready for Business

It slices tomatoes, it grinds meat, it even cooks a burger! A restaurant in San Francisco is using a robot to make its burgers. Is this the future of the food industry?




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Jump Higher Than 50 Inches

The standing vertical jump is an important measure of an athlete's explosive power and a critical test in the NFL Combine. So who jumps the highest? And what's the limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez jumps in to examine the physics and physicality of maximum leaping ability.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Skip a Stone 89 Times

Skipping stones is a fun pastime but some people take it very seriously and compete. The world record number of skips is 88! WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez dives into the physics and physicality of extreme stone skipping.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Run 100 Meters In 9 Seconds

Usain Bolt is "the world's fastest man" because he has the record for the 100 meter sprint at 9.58 seconds. But could runners go faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the science of extreme sprinting speed.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Ride a Bike 60 Kilometers in One Hour

The hour record for cycling is very simple. It's just one rider going as far as possible for one hour. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the physical power needed to push for 60 minutes and the equipment and track choices that can make or break the record.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Spin 300 Hula Hoops At Once

For decades hula hoopers have been competing to see who can whirl the greatest number of hoops. The world record is currently 200 hoops, but could it go up? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez examines the science and skills behind the spin.




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Why Averaging 95% From the Free-Throw Line is Almost Impossible

The very best basketball free throw shooters can sink the ball about 90 percent of the time. What would it take to get to 95 percent? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez steps up to the foul line with top shooter Steve Nash to find out.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold)

In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed wall is 5.48 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez climbs with junior champion Jordan Fishman and professional climber Alex Honnold to find out.




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Why Solving a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds is Almost Impossible

The current world record for solving a Rubik's cube is 3.47 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the mind-boggling math and finger-twisting world of speed cubing.