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Perilous virus is spreading; If it passes to humans, we're in for a "zombie" scenario

As the British "Telegraph" writes, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) or "chronic wasting disease" (CWD) affects the brain of the infected animal and causes symptoms such as lethargy, nervousness, increased drooling and grinding of teeth with a "blank look" like a zombie.

Teodora Petkova is the New Head of UniCredit Bulbank

Teodora Petkova is the new Chairperson of the Management Board and CEO of UniCredit Bulbank, the bank said on May 2. She will replace Levon Hampartzoumian who left the post at the end of April after successful completion of his term in office, reports BNT.

The appointment of Teodora Petkova is subject to entry in the Commercial Register, the bank announced.

Minnesota Senate wavering on bill targeting female genital mutilation because immigrant groups oppose it

The Minnesota Senate version of a bill passed by the Minnesota House that would punish parents who subjected their daughters to female genital mutilation (FGM) is stalling in the Senate because some members of Minnesota’s immigrant and refugee communities oppose it.

Explore the world your’ re flying over with ‘Flyover Country’ app

A new app developed by a group of researchers at the University of Minnesota helps you learn about the world along the path of your flight, hike, or road trip with GPS tracking. Offline geologic maps and interactive points of interest reveal the locations of fossils and georeferenced Wikipedia articles visible from your airplane window seat, vehicle, or hiking trail vista.

Margaret Papandreou reveals her secrets as Greece’s first lady in tell-all biography (pics + vid)

Former first lady Margaret Papandreou appears hellbent on revenge on the late Greek statesman Andreas Papapandreou, founder of the socialist PASOK party, in her tell-all autobiography titled “Love and Power” by Patakis Publications.