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A team of researchers—led by Wenping Yuan from Peking University—analyzed four global climate datasets which included satellite imagery, revealing that vegetation growth had stalled or reversed over the last two decades or so, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances. To understand why, the researchers looked at something called vapor pressure deficit (VPD,) which is just one of many variables that scientists can use to assess the functioning of ecosystems....

The events surrounding the World Trade Organization conference in Seattle have engaged me in the debate about labor rights (“The Battle of Seattle,” National Affairs, Dec. 13). I am fearful that not only the WTO, but also our government, is strongly swayed by business interests when making decisions that affect us all. Just as I am wary that U.S. delegates to the WTO may not have my interests as a worker at heart, I also wonder if delegates from other nations are truly watching out for the poor and powerless in their respective countries....

Generation X has gone X-patriate. In fact, more and more young Yanqui professionals like Haase prefer to be thought of as Generation Dos XX, after the popular Mexican beer. Underwhelmed with their prospects in a downsizing United States, they are looking to Mexico as a land of opportunity. The eight-month-old North American Free Trade Agreement has already raised U.S.-Mexico trade by 20 percent, and the consulting firm KPMG Peat Marwick recently reported that more than a quarter of the 1,036 U....

Here’s all you need to know about the tournament: Format and age groups: The cup tournament will be held in four age categories - U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17 for boys, and two categories - U-13, U-15 for girls. The boys’ U-13 and U-17 matches will be 11 vs. 11 and the rest will be seven-a-side matches. Teams will be set up in groups of four and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stages....

This makes sense, given what counts as predictive value in an otherwise highly random sport. Possessing the puck — specifically by controlling the neutral zone via successful defensive zone exits and offensive zone entries — should be a highly sought-after trait. Performances that have been inflated or deflated by extreme percentages in either direction should be cause for further investigation and potentially skepticism. Travis Yost highlighted a practical application of this by noting that we should be highly skeptical of players that have made their bones riding cushy shooting percentages....

Gao was filming a guest appearance on the hit show Chase Me, which features two teams of contestants taking part in competitive physical tasks after dark. According to Chase Me producers Zheijang Television, Gao was running as part of a challenge being filmed in the city of Ningbo and suddenly fell. “Guest participant Godfrey suddenly collapsed to the ground while running. The programme’s on-site paramedics began lifesaving measures immediately and urgently transported him to the hospital,” Zheijang Television said in a statement, the BBC reported....

On Sunday night, four out of five members of the Salman family were killed in London, Ontario, after the driver of a black pickup truck mounted the sidewalk and struck the family. Authorities say a 74-year-old woman died at the scene, while a 44-year-old woman, a 46-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl were rushed to the hospital but later died of their injuries. A 9-year-old boy, the only survivor of the attack, remains hospitalized in stable condition....

Elijah, a 23-year-old Black man, was killed in August of last year, after Aurora, Colorado, officers used a carotid control hold while responding to a call about a “suspicious person.” His death received renewed attention in the wake of George Floyd’s death and his mother, Sheneen McClain, is hoping to start a foundation for her son. Sheneen started the GoFundMe in August 2019 while her son was still on life support at the hospital to help take care of him once he was released to her....

Kane’s hat-trick ensured Spurs thrashed relegated Hull City 7-1 in their last league game of the season, finishing the campaign with 86 points. The England striker netted 29 league goals from 30 appearances, earning huge praise from manager Pochettino, who labelled him one of the world’s best strikers. ‘Kroenke out!’ Arsenal must listen However, Pochettino did rue Sam Clucas’ second-half goal for Hull, which gave the Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets in a season to Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois....

Alex Tuch and Vadim Shipachyov each scored their maiden goals in the league in the Golden Knights’ 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the second period of Sunday’s game, with Tuch also notching an assist on his teammate’s tally. Tuch was first up, with the 21-year-old forcing a turnover inside the Bruins’ zone and unleashing a quick shot over Tuukka Rask at 14:38 of the second period. Just over three minutes later, Tuch turned provider....

Dogs are often called man’s best friend—and after seeing Riley the dog’s reaction to meeting a new family member, it’s hard to disagree with that statement. It is unsurprising that dogs are well thought of, as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) found more than 48.2 million households in the U.S. had at least one pooch between 2017 and 2018. The AVMA added that 76.8 million dogs were kept as pets in the U....

In a TikTok video that has delighted viewers, the owner, Tyler, can be seen responding to his pup’s enthusiastic attempts to lick his face by sticking his tongue back out at her. After a few back and forths, the pair appear to develop a “secret language.” “Don’t interrupt me,” Tyler jokingly tells his pooch. According the The Kennel Club, licking is a common way in which dogs express their affection towards the people....

The first two statements didn’t hurt the NBA at all. The third needs to be addressed. We could use a better sequel next time. Another one like Cavs-Warriors III will not be good for the league. MORE: How would Dubs fare vs. greatest NBA teams of all time? Golden State’s 16-1 run through the NBA postseason — which concluded with a 129-120 victory against the Cavaliers in Game 5 — wasn’t bad for the league....

Scott's triumph comes on the back of his Australian PGA Championship success, and he has the chance to match Robert Allenby — who claimed the triple crown in 2005 — if he can win the Australian Open in a fortnight's time. "Well it's looking good now," Scott, who has already won the career triple crown, said. "I think it's a funny one because I play an event in between. We're talking triple crown, it will certainly be on my mind when I get to Sydney....

Sifford was born in Charlotte, N.C., and began working as a caddy at the age of 13. He later competed in tournaments organized by black golfers because they were excluded from PGA events. Using an exemption obtained by heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, Sifford tried to qualify for a PGA Tour event at the 1952 Phoenix Open. There he was subjected to racial threats and abuse. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015...

Everett Golson and a dominant defense carried the Irish to a 12-0 record then. There’s still a chance it could do it again, but Golson must follow the defense’s lead a little sooner in a few weeks. MORE: Did you play the Notre Dame drinking game? Those are the two takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame’s 17-14 against No. 14 Stanford on Saturday. The Irish won a fistfight in the rain against the nation’s top scoring defense, and Notre Dame’s defense was the more impressive unit....

COMPUTER BAGS don’t have to be ugly. San Francisco-based Respect (www.respectus.corn) has married retro-cool plastics, the bowling-ball-bag esthetic and durable padding to create a handsome tote just for laptops. The LapPack ($98) even has a clip for your pager.