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Deadly venom produced by cone snails has occasionally killed humans, and there is no antitoxin available. However, a team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow is trying to learn more about the poison produced by these snails, which are predatory marine animals found in warm seas and oceans throughout the world. The cone snail’s venom contains chemicals called conotoxins — highly potent neurotoxic peptides — which it uses to paralyze its prey by blocking parts of their nervous systems....

You might be unsatisfied with your current circumstances. Remember that it’s okay if you haven’t reached your goals yet: you have time. Look to your professional mentors and personal network for support. Ask for advice, a reference, or help with a project. Travelling can be interpreted in a variety of ways. You might go on a day trip to another city, explore a new neighborhood, or even curl up with a book about a place you’ve never visited before....

The legendary CBS Sports play-by-play announcer was on hand to receive a lifetime achievement award. As the lights flashed to signal the start of the show, a CBS announcer escorted the 75-year old Lundquist to the front of the line for the men’s room. MORE: Ranking every MNF announcer over 46 years Everybody has a ton of respect for Lundquist in the TV sports business. The crowd in the doorway parted like the red sea....

Paris Saint-Germain star Verratti played 80 minutes of their 2-1 win at Brest on Saturday but was withdrawn – according to reports in Italy – due to a calf strain. Similarly, Italy have not confirmed the issue in-form Sassuolo attacker Berardi has sustained, though it is claimed he injured his thigh during the 3-1 defeat of Bologna. Spinazzola is reported to have suffered a muscular problem in action for Roma on Sunday....

The Mexican Grand Prix was a wild ride for Red Bull. The team came to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez expecting to challenge Mercedes and Ferrari for the win in the high altitude of Mexico City. The 21-year-old Verstappen had dominated practice and looked set to become the youngest driver in Formula One history to win pole position until Ricciardo snatched it away on his final lap. Infuriated, Verstappen returned to the track determined to get the win and defend his 2017 race victory....

Netherlands international Van de Beek has been linked with a €60million switch to the Santiago Bernabeu should Madrid’s attempt to bring Pogba in from Manchester United fall short. The 22-year-old made 57 appearances for Ajax last season, scoring 17 goals and supplying 13 assists as Erik ten Hag’s men clinched an Eredivisie and KNVB Beker double and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Madrid’s interest in Van de Beek led to him featuring on the front pages of Spanish sports newspapers Marca and AS on Friday....

Van Dijk, 28, has starred since his move from Southampton to Liverpool, for a reported £75million, in January 2018. The Netherlands international finished second to Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or last year, having helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Manchester City great Kompany, now the Anderlecht player-manager, believes Van Dijk is the best centre-back in Premier League history. “I would bring it back to Virgil van Dijk,” he told SPORF....

My heart really goes out to the lad, as he had featured a few times for the Blues this campaign so far, and I really saw some promise in the youngster forcing his way into the first-team for regular action. Furthermore, it’s suggested that the injury will likely rule him out of the World Cup next summer in Brazil. A huge blow to Van Ginkel who, by most accounts, had all but booked his ticket to travel to Brazil with the Oranje next summer....

But things could have taken a completely different complexion if not for some fortunate decisions on Saturday. Before Mbappe scored twice away to Guingamp in a 3-1 win in the French league, PSG would have been in big trouble without VAR. Leading 1-0, Guingamp had a headed goal disallowed after use of the video assistant referee led to the actual referee deeming there had been a foul. Images and replays, however, proved inconclusive....

The technology, which was used at the 2016 Club World Cup, has also been used in Germany, Italy and at the Confederations Cup. VAR can be used in four separate situations, termed as “match-changing”: goals, penalties, straight red cards and cases of mistaken identity. England’s friendly against Germany in November was the first time VAR had been available in this country, though the referee did not call upon it, while it will also be used in the Carabao Cup semi-final encounters between Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as the final....

Varane is among the contenders for the award after a fine campaign during which he won a third consecutive Champions League with Madrid and the World Cup with France. But the 25-year-old said his focus was on team success, despite his own fine campaign in 2017-18. “I’m glad you told me about it, but it’s not a topic of debate within the group,” Varane told a news conference ahead of France’s Nations League meeting with Germany....

Who could break Pogba’s record? The full-back was brought to Old Trafford by David Moyes, the Scot’s first signing for the club, but has struggled to make any impact on the Premier League side. The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt this season but has endured an injury nightmare, tearing ankle ligaments in only his third game for the Bundesliga side. After a long spell out, involving surgery to remove a screw in his ankle, Varela returned to action but has struggled and subsequently underwent further surgery....

Here’s a look at the all the early Week 3 lines: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 BUCS vs. FALCONS -5.5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 CHARGERS -2.5 vs. BILLS COWBOYS -1 vs. RAMS REDSKINS vs. EAGLES -7 TEXANS vs. GIANTS -3 EVEN VIKINGS vs. SAINTS -8.5 TITANS vs. BENGALS -6.5 RAVENS vs. BROWNS PK PACKERS -1 vs. LIONS COLTS -6.5 vs. JAGUARS RAIDERS vs. PATRIOTS -12 49ERS -1.5 vs. CARDINALS BRONCOS vs....

The Venezuelan golfer’s wild journey to Carnoustie started last week and involved an expired visa, a seven-hour stakeout in a car outside a consulate in Houston, a hastily arranged helicopter ride across Scotland, and a lost set of clubs. “It seemed like a horror movie was happening for the past week,” said Vegas. “Even if someone tried to do something like this on purpose, you couldn’t really do it.”...

Molina (1-0) allowed four hits and had four strikeouts. He was backed by Rivero*s shot in the sixth inning. The Cardenales de Lara, who led Group A after the victory, are trying to give Venezuela its first title in the tournament since 2009. Venezuela was the host nation for this year*s championship, but the Caribbean Professional Baseball Leagues decided to move it to Panama for security reasons as violent protests have erupted in Venezuela since opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido declared himself interim president in defiance of President Nicolas Maduro....

While Venom and Carnage aren’t technically part of the MCU, there have been hints that the Sony franchise could eventually be folded into the larger Marvel universe. There are even some rumors that Eddie Brock and his symbiote could show up in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Until those rumors are either confirmed or denied, fans of the character are going to have to get their fix from Let There Be Carnage....

Brave Miniature Pinscher Listo, 10, and 3-year-old Vizsla Tanner were in Glastonbury couple Lynn and Bob Murray’s backyard on August 16 when the attack happened. Bob Murray told NBC Connecticut he let the dogs out at about lunchtime and soon noticed them barking while he closed the gate. He told the network: “I went over and I heard the rattle and then I saw the rattlesnake. It was huge and he was all coiled up in an attack position....

Despite his blistering form in Major League Soccer, the 29-year-old was not called up for Italy’s World Cup qualifier at Liechtenstein on Saturday and a friendly with Germany three days later in Milan. When asked about Giovinco as a press conference on Monday, Ventura did not hold back on his criticism of MLS, saying of the former Juventus player: “I know everything about him. The problem is he plays in a league where the number of goals he scores matter less because his quality makes a difference there....

The 37-year-old, a five-time winner at the All England Club, wrapped up a 4-6 6-4 6-1 second-round success to mark her 97th main-draw match at the grass-court grand slam – a record for an active player. The pair also met in the first round of the French Open, when Williams – who has endured an emotional week amid questions over her involvement in a fatal road accident – prevailed in straight sets, but it was a tougher test on this occasion against the world number 55....

5G is the newest generation of mobile technology. It currently comes in various flavors, from low-band 5G that offers wide coverage but performance comparable to 4G LTE, to high-band, mmWave-based 5G that offers outstanding performance but is available on a much more limited basis. Mid-band 5G sits in the middle, offering a blend of broad coverage and strong performance. It’s with mid-band that Verizon is taking its 5G Ultra Wideband network a step further....