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Storm Haiyan (Yolanda) Update: Fatalities Jump to 56, Victims Mostly from Leyte

As expected, the fatalities in Friday's super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) battering the Philippines yielded more deaths higher than the previous day's three victims. Although the reports are unofficial, GMA News witnessed the death count rise in Tacloban City and Palo town in Leyte is 53, bringing to 56 the total death toll caused by the strongest typhoon to hit the world in 2013.
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Starfish Plaque Threatens Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Scientists are alarmed over the existence of Australia's Great Barrier Reef after a swarm of at least a million starfish has been discovered moving toward the southern side. A crown of thorns plague has wiped out one reef between Cooktown and Cairns, according to the AAP.

Plain Old Water As Fountain Of Youth May Help You Look 10 Years Younger [PHOTOS]

Who would have thought that the elusive fountain of youth that everyone searches can be found in an actual fountain? Apparently, plain old water can make you look up to 10 years younger. Say goodbye to expensive creams and plastic surgery to delay the signs of aging. Drinking lots of water may improve not just your looks but your overall health.

Stress Can Make Your Memory Fail, Ask the Snails

Is your memory failing you lately? Then it could be that you’re going through a lot of stress, whether you admit it or not. In fact, it happens to be true with pond snails too.

Alberta Finds Second Fossil Within a Month

One more skeleton of a dinosaur has been found in the southern part of Edmonton. This is the second major discovery in Alberta within a month.

2013 World’s Most Polluted Places Put 200M Lives At Risk - Survey

Based on a new survey citing the world's most polluted places, the lives of at least 200 million people are at risk. These areas are believed severely hazardous to man's health spanning Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Katy Perry's 'PRISM' Album: Biohazard in Australia - Police

Katy Perry’s new deluxe edition “PRISM” album, which is ARIA Chart’s no. 1 album, has been considered a biological hazard (biohazard) by the biosecurity officers of the Department of Agriculture in Australia.

China Smog Pollution: Sickens 8-year-old, Develops Lung Cancer; Environmental Hazard Becomes Threat to National Security

An 8-year-old girl from China's Jiangsu Province has developed lung cancer, a fine testament to the seriousness of the country's smog pollution problem. The alarming PM2.5 and smog have been blamed as the underlying causes of her condition. Apart from the growing health hazard, the smog has likewise been identified as a threat to national security.

Canadian Boy Finds Greatest Discovery of His Life An 'Old Supernova'

For Nathan Gray, a Canadian young boy, discovering a supernova at 10 is an achievement that beats his sister. Kathryn Gray, Nathan's sister, is the youngest to determine a supernova in 2011 and even met Neil Armstrong as part of her reward.

Texting Overload: Bad for Relationships, Study Shows

Texting overload is bad for relationships, a new study shows. The title of the study is “Using Technology to Connect in Romantic Relationships: Effects on Attachment, Relationship Satisfaction, and Stability in Emerging Adults.” It was published in Volume 12, Issue 4 of the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy: Innovations in Clinical and Educational Interventions.

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