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GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's government says minors should be prohibited from using tanning salons because of the long-term risk that radiation from ultraviolet beds could cause skin cancer. The seven-member Federal Council took the position Wednesday as it invited public comment on a package of safety measures meant to protect the population from exposure to UV radiation and excessively loud noises. The proposals also include limiting medical lasers in cosmetic treatments and rules for electronic amplifiers at demonstrations... Читать дальше...

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's government says minors should be prohibited from using tanning salons because of the long-term risk that radiation from ultraviolet beds could cause skin cancer. The seven-member Federal Council took the position Wednesday as it invited public comment on a package of safety measures meant to protect the population from exposure to UV radiation and excessively loud noises. The proposals also include limiting medical lasers in cosmetic treatments and rules for electronic amplifiers at demonstrations... Читать дальше...

At the age of 36, Roger Federer is now two wins away from reclaiming the top ranking for the first time in six years.

Humanitarian groups around the world, fearing knock-on effects from the sex scandals that have hurt donations to British charity Oxfam, are under pressure to show heightened vigilance against abuses.

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A shooting at a Florida high school Wednesday sent students rushing out into the streets as SWAT team members swarmed in and locked down the building, and police warned that the shooter was still at large. School officials said they had received reports of multiple injuries. Coral Springs Police said on their Twitter account Wednesday that Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was locked down and that students and teachers inside should remain barricaded until police reach them. Читать дальше...

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A shooting at a Florida high school Wednesday sent students rushing out into the streets as SWAT team members swarmed in and locked down the building, and police warned that the shooter was still at large. School officials said they had received reports of multiple injuries. Coral Springs Police said on their Twitter account Wednesday that Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was locked down and that students and teachers inside should remain barricaded until police reach them. Читать дальше...

Weimer’s return to the Spirit turned out to be a short one

The Washington Spirit have traded attacker Tiffany Weimer to the Houston Dash in exchange for the Dash’s natural fourth round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft. Washington acquired Weimer via the dispersal draft a few weeks ago in the aftermath of the Boston Breakers folding.

“We were delighted to select Tiffany in the Dispersal Draft and have the opportunity to bring her back to the Spirit,” said Washington head coach Jim Gabarra in a team press release. Читать дальше...

Curtis Blaydes’ win over Mark Hunt at UFC 221 moved him up the rankings in a big way.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel says he's making a football comeback. Manziel announced Wednesday that he'll participate in the developmental Spring League in Austin, Texas, which will play from March 28 to April 15. The league is designed for players hoping to impress NFL scouts. The league confirmed Manziel will participate. Manziel won the Heisman as a freshman with Texas A&M in 2012 and left school after his sophomore season for the NFL. He was... Читать дальше...

Budget Director Mick Mulvaney revealed on Wednesday that a military parade requested by President Donald Trump could cost as much as $30 million -- enough to fund food stamps for over 20,000 people each year.

Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau took just 49 minutes to reach the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament semi-finals, on Wednesday, with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Robin Haase and Matwe Middelkoop.

BERLIN – The Bundesliga won’t be able to get over its economic disadvantages in comparison to the English Premier League, says RB Leipzig sports director Ralf Rangnick.

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