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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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In early 2017, in the forest highlands of eastern Guinea, a man I’ll call Jacob began a journey that would take him across five Saharan countries and multiple failed sea crossings. He eventually found work for someone Jacob describes as “connected to traffickers.”. requests for orientation on the latest technology.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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A 10-inch infotainment screen is an optional extra, which includes the latest Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity applications. million units in 2017, up 6.8% The total cost of ownership of EV80 variants in most European markets will be within 5% of their diesel-powered competitors over the lifetime of the vehicles.

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A Smart Artificial Pancreas Could Conquer Diabetes

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A thin electrode is inserted under the skin with a needle and then connected to the monitor, which is. The system was cleared by the FDA for clinical use in 2017. Finally, in 1999, Medtronic introduced the first continuous glucose monitor portable enough for outpatient use. worn against the body.

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