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Man claims energy drink addiction rotted his teeth, caused severe pain A 21-year-old former student is sharing photos of his rotted teeth in a bid to warn others about the dangers of overdoing it on energy drinks.

Not feeling the love? Blame Trump, racism and war says self-described sex doc A sex therapist is warning that the Trump presidency created “Post-Trump Sex Disorder” that makes people just don’t want to have intercourse anymore.

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This preflight image from Feb. 6, 2019, shows NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann and Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson during spacewalk preparations and training inside the Space Station Airlock Mockup at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2IlJIRI

Whiteout conditions close I-80 over Sierra Nevada Published on February 15, 2019 at 10:58AM by Amy Graff A 70-mile stretch of I-80 over the Sierra Nevada mountain range was closed Thursday night due to white-out conditions.

Here are the Bay Area highways, roads closed due to storm Published on February 14, 2019 at 07:36PM by Filipa Ioannou, SFGATE As a major storm pounded the Bay Area with rain for a second day, many roads and highways were closed due to flooding and downed trees. Power outages were causing streetlights to be out of service in parts of Novato and American Canyon, as well. Below, we have tried to list road closures and will update periodically.

Headed to Tahoe for three-day weekend? Windows for travel will be scarce. Published on February 15, 2019 at 12:03AM by Amy Graff Life can be so cruel. A relentless string of storms has battered the Sierra Nevada in February and piled snow up above rooftops. The snow is perfect for outdoor recreation, but how will you ever get to Tahoe?

Two levee breaches reported near Highway 37 in Novato as rains pound North Bay Published on February 15, 2019 at 12:24AM by Filipa Ioannou, Michelle Robertson, SFGATE Officials were monitoring the situation on Highway 37 in Novato after a levee was breached in the storm on Thursday morning and threatened to inundate the roadway with water. "Water is rising due to - what looks to be - a levy breach near Novato Creek," State Sen. Mike McGuire wrote on Twitter. "Water has not hit the highway yet, Caltrans is working on the plan to harden the road way and protect it from the rising waters."

Nearly 1,000 lightning strikes recorded in rare winter weather event for Sierra Nevada Published on February 15, 2019 at 04:19AM by Michelle Robertson Nearly 1,000 lightning strikes electrified the Sierra Nevada mountain range and western Nevada over a 12-hour period as an unstable weather system pounded the region with rain and slush on Thursday. "In February, we don't usually get lightning like this. It's pretty rare," said Mark Deutschendorf, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Reno. An average winter storm in the Sierra sees less than 100 lightning strikes, if any, he said.

Profits jump at the bank, but it warns the economy faces a heightened level of Brexit uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EaZg6m

The internet giant hit local opposition over the roughly $3bn in subsidies it had been promised. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2N5flNN

The cake chain and sister brand Philpotts have been bought out of administration, saving 117 shops. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SOpvHV

And many families need multiple copies making the price hike from £4 to £11 even more onerous. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2NaeLi4

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2N6dCYN

A company that provides scantily-clad beefcakes to serve at parties wins a dispute over its name. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2N6zyTz

Low mortgage rates and a less aggressive attitude from lenders means fewer are having their homes seized. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SLGgDT

The economy has been hit by a slowdown in the global economy and problems in the car sector. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WY88E5

The Dutch government tweets out a furry creature warning to firms about the impact of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V0dCwe

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SFw4xy

The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2S12H3w

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, apps are helping victims gather and share evidence. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BwlNJl

Former Honduran lawmaker denies he helped orchestrate migrant caravan Former Honduran lawmaker and immigration activist Bartolo Fuentes said Thursday that he did not orchestrate the migrant caravan that sent thousands to the U.S. border.

Israel's Netanyahu denies agreeing to Holocaust distortion Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied suggestions of going along with Holocaust historical revisionism in Poland.

North Macedonia notifies the world about its new name The foreign ministry of newly renamed North Macedonia says it has formally informed the United Nations, U.N. member states and international bodies that its new name has come into effect under a historic deal to end a long dispute with neighboring Greece.

Migrants held in northern Mexico scuffle with police guards Mexican police have briefly scuffled with some of the 1,600 Central American migrants who are confined to an improvised shelter in the border town of Piedras Negras.

Arab leaders play down Palestinian issue in leaked video Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Thursday released a video of a closed meeting in which senior Gulf Arab officials play down the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, defend Israel's right to defend itself, and describe Iran as the greatest threat to regional peace.

University dodgeball team suspended for wearing anti-Semitic T-shirts at night club The Coventry University dodgeball team has been suspended after photos surfaced of teammates wearing t-shirts with swastikas and anti-Semitic phrases on them.

Morocco, Spain sign economic deals during royal visit Morocco and Spain have signed agreements about the fight against crime, energy, trade and other partnerships during a visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to Rabat.

Venezuela prosecutor to investigate Guaido appointments Venezuela's chief prosecutor said Thursday he has launched an investigation into opposition leader Juan Guaido's appointment of a transitional board of directors for the state oil company.

Japanese women are rebelling against the tradition of giving male colleagues chocolates on Valentine’s Day Some Japanese women are rebelling against the tradition of giving male colleagues chocolates on Valentine’s Day due to the financial strain.

Autopsy finds Kenyan right activist died from bad abortion An autopsy shows that a Kenyan rights activist, missing for six days before her body was discovered in a city morgue, died from a botched abortion.

The final version of the new EU copyright law is agreed after three days of talks in France. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N4RmOL

Google acts after YouTubers report users attempting to extort money via fraudulent copyright claims. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SOdwdr

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GKxX4S

The internet giant hit local opposition over the roughly $3bn in subsidies it had been promised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N5flNN

Thousands of US schools were shut down by fake threats involving bombs, allege prosecutors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N6Nih1

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N6dCYN

Devonian Marcus Hutchins is accused of writing virus code and says he was "intoxicated" in an interview. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SW3JlA

The 15-year mission of "Oppy" the robot is declared over after repeated failed attempts to contact it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RWf1C1

Four Americans are celebrated for their roles in developing the sat-nav Global Positioning System. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gmptl0

President Trump will invoke emergency powers to fund his campaign pledge of a US-Mexico border wall. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tnQZ9e

India says it holds Pakistan responsible for the attack in Kashmir that killed 46 Indian soldiers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TPAGxx

China says the base camp on its side of the mountain needs to be cleared of rubbish left by visitors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N5vWRC

Jovenel Moise breaks his silence after a week of protests against his rule that have left seven dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TPWEAx

An Instagram account that posted comics depicting the struggles of gay Muslims has now vanished. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJswA1

A gunman has been sentenced to death for the murder of Muslim lawyer Ko Ni in Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S59UiO

Chile will join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in making a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NbpZTy

The president is a few pounds heavier and taking a higher dose of cholesterol medicine, his doctor says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDowku

Floodwaters in northern Australia have spread to the World Heritage site, raising concerns for coral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SR6tRm

The disappearance of UK-born Cheryl Grimmer is one of Australia's longest-running mysteries. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DIxWLg

The UK and US governments announce a £25m project to improve the sensitivity of the LIGO facilities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S3NEpI

Late risers have poorer attention, slower reactions and increased sleepiness, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SPILEZ

A teacher and a pupil at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gave people a focal point for their grief and curiosity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E9k0vh

One woman lost five members of her family, including her husband, after the illegal alcohol was served at a mourning event. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tkGhjN

Buildings have collapsed and roads have been left impassable after mudslides and flooding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BAWu95

Unable to play as often as he'd like, the president has installed a simulator in his private quarters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DKy7Wu

We spend a day with Tayeb as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Luxor. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bwgfyf

Rudolph ‘Blaze’ Ingram has his sights set on smashing Usain Bolt’s 100m world record. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tmIV8s

Instead of giving evidence, Kora the courtroom dog is there to give support to child witnesses. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TVu8O1

The lawmaker was annoyed at being ignored by staff but later returned to the supermarket to pay. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TVD6e9

Archaeologists reveal, on Valentine's Day, a painting of the man who fell in love with himself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GGd2j4

German row over church bells with Nazi insignia blows up again. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tmAXfK

Why asteroids and volcanoes aren't the greatest problems facing life on Earth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RZhKut

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The abandoned Chernobyl exclusion zone could be about to change for the first time since the world's worst nuclear disaster. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tkXOrZ

Allegations of political interference have turned into a major headache for the Canadian PM. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDjOTH

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, apps are helping victims gather and share evidence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BwlNJl

The nation's foghorn politics is suddenly all about threats and "evil", writes the BBC's Hywel Griffith. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BxsAlW

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