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The team identified the tiny plastic pieces in core samples collected from the Rockall Trough—a deep-sea basin located to the northwest of Scotland in the North Atlantic. Led by Winnie Courtene-Jones from the Scottish Association for Marine Science, the scientists examined the sediments—taken from more than 7,000 feet below the ocean surface—in order to reveal the extent and quantity of microplastics within them. They documented the microplastics throughout the upper 10 centimeters [3 inches] of the sediment core, according to a study published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin....

On paper, both companies need the sort of jolt a megamerger could provide, albeit for different reasons. Microsoft famously missed the advent of the Web and has long been playing catch-up with Web media companies that have created a $40 billion market for online advertising. Yahoo, though one of the largest of those Web media companies, has been struggling to make headway against market-leading Google. A tie-up between the two would give Microsoft a substantial chunk of online advertising revenue in a single swipe, in return for providing Yahoo with the software resources to develop new services, especially in the emerging market for video and mobile....

Anatomy of the Middle Cerebral Artery At the base of the brain, the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries form a circle of communicating arteries known as the Circle of Willis. The Circle of Willis creates a network of arteries in your brain that allow blood to flow from one side to the other. If there is a blockage in one artery near the Circle of Willis, blood can be diverted around the blockage and continue to nourish the brain....

c 23, was arrested by deputies last week, following an alleged crime reported on September 6 at an Ooltewah residence, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said. Scott, who teaches Bible history at Tyner Middle Academy in Chattanooga, had gone to a woman’s home to have dinner and discuss work, according to an affidavit by his accuser. The woman said at one point in the evening, she went to her bedroom to use the bathroom, WTVC reported....

A statement from the Colonie Police Department identified the teacher as 57-year-old Patrick Morgan, who teaches fifth grade at Sand Creek Middle School. Authorities found images and videos on the camera of male and female faculty members “in various stages of undress.” There are about 30 adult victims on the camera, according to Albany news station WTEN-TV. So far, there is no evidence of images of minors being taken....

Mike D’Antoni’s last coaching job didn’t go so well, but he may soon get another shot. The former Suns, Knicks and Lakers coach met and interviewed with the Nuggets on Tuesday, according to Yahoo! Sports. MORE: Taj Gibson bids farewell to Thibodeau | Hoiberg knows he must build relationships in Chicago The Nuggets are seeking a replacement for Brian Shaw, who was let go late last season as the team underachieved....

Contents of the Free Peng Shuai Act seen by Newsweek could have direct implications for International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who was scheduled to meet Peng in person this January ahead of the Beijing Winter Games, which open in 16 days. Bach and other IOC officials would be subject to sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act if found to have abetted the Chinese government’s attempt to suppress Peng’s claim against Zhang Gaoli, 75, the former vice premier whose name is now tied to the country’s most prominent #MeToo case to date....

Boston was eliminated from the postseason Wednesday after falling, 116-91, to Milwaukee, which took the Eastern Conference semifinal series, 4-1. When Smart addressed the media Thursday, he defended the six-time NBA All-Star. “Bulls—. That’s bulls—,” Smart said when asked if Irving’s leadership skills were behind the Celtics’ lack of chemistry. “Not one of us on this team knows what Kyrie has been through. Probably a few amount of people in this world know what Kyrie goes through....

MORE: Sharapova through the years | Former tennis star crushes Sharapova The former world No. 1 tested positive for meldonium, which she had taken for a decade due to health reasons. She was not aware it had been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) list of prohibited substances at the start of the year. Sponsors Nike, TAG Heuer and Porsche have since distanced themselves from Sharapova. But the 28-year-old Russian used her official Facebook account to thank the fans who have stayed loyal....

Ovsyannikova made headlines across the world after she interrupted a broadcast on Channel One, Russia’s largest state television station. The news anchor attempted to speak over Ovsyannikova, who made statements protesting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military attacks on Ukraine. Following her protest, Ovsyannikova’s name was uncovered by media outlets, who also found she worked at the station and had recorded a video message on social media earlier in the day denouncing the war....

Chalmers has appealed the suspension, which costs him $36,000. It was the second time this season that Chalmers has been involved in such an incident, as he received a flagrant for shoving the Clippers' Blake Griffin. Although he has elicited the attention of officials early in the season, Chalmers' contends that it is not in his nature to commit flagrant fouls. "I've never been a dirty player," Chalmers said, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel....

In fact, in the last 15 years, the Hurricanes have finished the season ranked in the top 25 just four times and have just one 10-win season. COACHING CAROUSEL: Every FBS change in 2021 And, in staying true to form, the program has made headlines the past several weeks for something off the field; the job security of current coach Manny Diaz, who may be on the outs but has yet to be fired....

The President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) has confirmed that talks are still on going between the FAM and Mario Gomez for the Argentinian to be the next head coach of the national team. The statement was made during a meeting with the media in Johor Bahru on Tuesday, which TMJ stated that Mario Gomez is still in discussion with them but the FAM also has other targets....

Former Bills defensive end Mario Williams is visiting Miami, according to a Saturday report from the NFL Network. MORE: Boom or bust free agents | Broncos’ ‘competitive’ offer to Osweiler The Bills cut the 31-year-old earlier this week. The overall No. 1 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft recorded only five sacks in 2015 after averaging 13 sacks the three previous seasons. Part of that decline may have been new Bills coach Rex Ryan’s defensive scheme, which had Williams frequently drop into pass coverage....

NEWSWEEK: DO you ever turn on the TV and say, “I can’t believe it’s on again.” HARGITAY: I was in Hawaii and I flipped on the TV and it was on. I was like, “Argh, I can’t get away from it.” I turned it off and ran outside and of course people were like, “Oh my God you’re on TV right now!” But still, ka-ching. Don’t you get residuals? I don’t know....

Greene, a freshman lawmaker who aligned herself closely with Trump, said in January that she would introduce articles of impeachment against Biden for abuse of power. Greene has alleged that Biden and members of his family received money from foreign entities, including the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s departure from the White House was lauded by the Chinese media. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was one of the Americans sanctioned by China’s government, prohibiting them from doing business with the country....

Greene took aim at President Joe Biden after being assigned to the Oversight and Homeland Security committees in the newly Republican-controlled House on Tuesday. The assignments will give Greene influence over GOP border security and counterterrorism policies, as well as Republican-led investigations into Biden and federal agencies. The congresswoman was previously stripped of committee assignments in early 2021, when the House was controlled by Democrats. She was removed over inflammatory posts that she had made on social media before being elected, including support for calls to execute former President Barack Obama and other prominent Democrats....

Representative Greene, the Republican from Georgia, on Monday tweeted an FBI wanted poster for Robert E. Crimo III, the 22-year-old named a “person of interest” over the shootings at a Fourth of July parade that left at least six dead and 30 injured. Crimo was arrested later that day. “Is this going to be another story where some crazy manifesto will be found? Greene wrote. “Are we going to be told every ‘weapon of war’ and amount of ammo he bought yet the public won’t be told his prescription drug history or recreational drug history....

Greene was elected to represent Georgia’s 14th congressional district in the U.S. House last November, after rising to prominence as a vocal conspiracy theorist and leading a controversial campaign that largely hinged on her broad alignment with former president Donald Trump. Thursday’s house vote, which passed a resolution 230-199, to remove Greene from previously assigned roles on the House Education and Labor Committee, as well as the House Budget Committee, comes as the congresswoman struggles to find allies within the federal chamber....