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This laser unit is one of six that repel thieving birds from the blueberry fields of Meduri Farms near Jefferson, Ore.

Growers Are Beaming Over The Success Of Lasers To Stave Off Thieving Birds

Laser beams that sweep erratically across crops have shown promise in protecting harvests from loss caused by birds. But researchers are still studying whether the beams may harm the animals' retinas.

A woman pushing a stroller walks in front of a Rakuten Cafe store at a shopping district in Tokyo in 2014. Rakuten is Japan's largest e-commerce company.

Walmart To Launch Online Grocery Delivery In Japan, E-Book Sales In U.S.

The U.S. retailing giant is partnering with Japan's biggest e-commerce company with the aim of advancing in a competitive international market. Walmart has also announced layoffs at its headquarters.

Mumbai's Juhu beach is strewn with trash at low tide during monsoon season. Floodwaters flush garbage out of the city and into the Arabian Sea. As tides ebb, beaches are blanketed in trash, much of it plastic.

An Indian State Bans Plastic Bags, Straws And More. Will It Work?

In Mumbai, beaches are strewn with plastic trash, so now there's a ban on plastics — and set penalties for violators. But there are some exceptions.

Lariat Alhassan had lots of great paint to sell but no office where she could meet clients. And then she heard an ad on the radio that seemed too good to be true.

Nigeria, You Win! Your Development Plan May Be The 'Best In History'

The idea of just giving away nearly $60 million to tiny businesses seemed crazy. Did it work?

Dems: The Acting Attorney General Can't Continue In His Job. DOJ: Yes, He Can

Critics are continuing to put pressure on Matthew Whitaker after he was named as temporary replacement for Jeff Sessions. The Justice Department says the law is clear: He can stay.

San Diego's skyline is shown in this undated photo.

Unemployment Increases Nearly One Percent In San Diego County

The unadjusted unemployment rate was 4.5 percent statewide and 4.2 percent for the entire U.S. over the same period.

Port of San Diego Harbor Police trainees practice putting out fires in what a ship environment might look like, Oct. 2, 2018.

San Diego Harbor Police Officers Double As Maritime Firefighters

The newest group of trainees are finishing the Port of San Diego Harbor Police's marine fire academy this week.

<em>Big spears/Horse ears/Gol-den Companyyyyy:</em> Harry Strickland (Marc Rissmann) — seriously, that's his name,<em> Harry Strickland</em> — leads an army of mercenaries in the penultimate episode of <em>Game of Thrones</em>.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 5: 'Let It Be Fear'

In the series' penultimate episode, the quality of mercy gets seriously strained. And stabbed. And set aflame. And razed. And several characters meet their final fates.

The Trump administration is halting billions of dollars in payments required under the ACA, citing a district court decision in New Mexico from earlier this year. Insurers say, the timing of the decision could mean higher premiums for millions of individuals and small businesses next year.

Trump Administration Freezes Payments Required By The Affordable Care Act

Citing a February ruling from a district court in New Mexico, the administration said it will halt risk adjustment payments required by the ACA. Insurers say the move will increase premiums.

Big spears/Horse ears/Gol-den Companyyyyy: Harry Strickland (Marc Rissmann) — seriously, that's his name, Harry Strickland — leads an army of mercenaries in the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 5: 'Let It Be Fear'

In the series' penultimate episode, the quality of mercy gets seriously strained. And stabbed. And set aflame. And razed. And several characters meet their final fates.

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