Going to space is a real pain in the back

A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study. Whether Our Foster Child Stays or Goes, He Is Loved. I can't promise that our foster son can stay with us, but I can I try to prepare him for the possibility of leaving without adding to his fear. Nursing mothers stage climate protest against Google in London. About 150 mothers with babies and young children defied a police ban on climate protests to stage a "nurse-in" outside the London offices of Google on Wednesday. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Paris magic school offers official diploma. A school in the medieval heart of Paris has existed for three decades - but this year its training programmes have been given an official stamp by the country's labour ministry putting it on the same footing as other performing arts schools -- a world first according to the owners. Meghan Markle's make-up artist reveals how to achieve a youthful glow on mature skin. Meghan Markle's New York-based make-up artist Daniel Martin appeared on Lorraine today, where he revealed how to get the Duchess' signature glowing look if you have mature skin.

5 Cheap(ish) Things to Beef Up Your Digital Security. Here are a few simple things to at least prevent the worst problems and keep most of your private information as safe as possible from hacks or security negligence. Stephen Strasburg A King of the Hill Becomes a Lord of the Dance. The Nationals scheduled starter for Game 2 of the World Series has been a star for a long time, but he seems to be cutting loose and having more fun than ever before. Study Permafrost melt is releasing TWICE as much carbon than once thought, driving climate change. Scientists have keyed in on permafrost erosion like the kind pictured above and now have evidence that the melt is releasing twice as much carbon into the atmosphere than previously thought. Discovering how the Algarve has become a lot more glam since the 70s. Two million or so Britons now visit Portugal each year - with a significant number heading to the Algarve. Vincent Graff took his family to spend time in the quiet town of Carvoeiro and the livelier Vilamoura. Its Time for Fried Chicken Biscuits. Get yourself cooking this weekend Clean out the pantry, and make Tejal Raos recipe, a picnic classic. An Easier Death, and Less Costly, Too. Saving money isn't really the point of hospice care. Still, a new study found that cancer patients in hospice incurred lower costs in the last year of life than those not in hospice. James Balcombe accused of hiring staff to set fire to rival businesses in Victoria. James Balcombe, 54, is wanted by police after he allegedly hired two men to set the rival companies' jumping castles alight in Victoria, between December 2016 and February 2017. 39 Bodies Found in Truck in U.K.; Police Seek to Retrace Fatal Journey. The driver was arrested on suspicion of murder, but many questions remained. How to Pack Your Wallet for a Trip to Europe. Having your credit card rejected or running out of cash can ruin a vacation. But with a little advance planning, you can focus on fun, not whats in your wallet. Jurgen Klopp hails James Milner as key factor behind Liverpool's Champions League success. Milner, 33, is a hugely important member of the Liverpool squad and, while he may not have started the 2-0 victory against Tottenham in Madrid, he played an integral part in the dressing room. Fascinating illustrations show the New York landmarks that were never built. They might seem like wacky throwaway ideas. But they were all once ambitious, considered plans that could have changed the face of New York forever. Thousands demonstrate in Lebanon despite crackdown on protesters. Thousands of demonstrators poured into downtown Beirut on Saturday, hours after overnight clashes erupted between security forces and protesters leading to large-scale arrests and several injuries. Fire and thread Bayeux-inspired 'Game of Thrones' tapestry unveiled in France. The French town of Bayeux has been home for nearly a millennium to a tapestry depicting a bloody battle for power. Counter Service Tipping Who Gives? Those customer-facing, touch-screen payment systems in restaurants are confounding customers in the U.S. and beyond. Independent Hotels Are Disappearing as Chains Grow. The big companies have deeper pockets, which helps with both marketing and renovating. Thats one reason some independents are joining the chains as affiliates. Sir Philip Green's Miss Selfridge slumps to 17.5m loss as sales plummet. Sales fell by more than 15 per cent to 102million in the year to September 2018 while pre-tax losses quadrupled from 4.3million in 2017. Low-Cost Investing Cant Get Any Lower Than Free. Charles Schwab is eliminating fees for trades of stocks and exchange-traded funds. The move is part of a trend that has made it cheaper than ever to invest.