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Here's Who Gets Clobbered If Greece Defaults 6 Feb 2012

Greece edges closer to the brink... On March 20, Greece will have to make a €14.5 billion repayment. Without the bailout funds, Greece risks going into default... French government debt exposure to Greece totals $10.69 billion... The ECB is said to own about €40 billion in Greek bond debt ... U.S. government debt exposure to Greece totals $2.32 billion and total US lending exposure: $8.23 billion... In the event of a Greek default, that debt may become worthless

Verizon, Redbox Ready Netflix Alternative, A Movie Rental And Online Streaming Service 6 Feb 2012

Could Redbox be ready to leak a Redstream? Redbox and Verizon have outed a press release touting a new "joint venture" that will apparently combine Redbox's physical DVD rentals with an Internet-based streaming-and-download service.

Is Obama Back? New Poll Puts Him Ahead of Romney, Gingrich 6 Feb 2012

Follow Yahoo!'s The Daily Ticker on Facebook here! President Barack Obama leads both GOP front-runner Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in a hypothetical general election matchup

As Apple and Samsung accelerate, HTC's sales fade away 6 Feb 2012

HTC reported weak fourth quarter results and forecast an even tougher first quarter as competition from Apple and Samsung squeezed the Taiwanese smartphone maker. HTC said it was expecting first quarter revenue of between 65 billion and 70 billion Taiwanese dollars, well below analyst expectations.

Emails Obtained: Karen Handel behind Susan G Komen’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood 6 Feb 2012

Susan G. Komen Foundation’s initial decision to defund Planned Parenthood put Vice President Karen Handel under scrutiny. The foundation stated that their controversial decision was not politically motivated. But it was, according to emails obtained.

Google Earth update erases underwater 'Atlantis' 6 Feb 2012

A Google Earth map that raised rumors of the lost city of Atlantis has gotten a much-needed update, ridding the seafloor of a gridlike pattern that some vigilant users suspected were sunken streets from the mythological underwater city.

Coca-Cola, Acura Websites Crashed During Super Bowl 6 Feb 2012

Most Super Bowl advertisers' websites fared pretty well, but Coca-Cola's, Acura's and one for the movie Act of Valor crashed Sunday night.

Researchers release new map that pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas in U.S. 6 Feb 2012

Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

NASA - Remnant of a Supernova 6 Feb 2012

Vital clues about the devastating ends to the lives of massive stars can be found by studying the aftermath of their explosions. In its more than twelve years of science operations, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has studied many of these supernova remnants sprinkled across the galaxy. The latest example of this important investigation is Chandra's new image of the supernova remnant known as G350.1+0.3. This stellar debris field is located some 14,700 light years from the Earth toward the center of the Milky Way....

A Positive School Environment Can Keep Students Motivated 6 Feb 2012

This year, on MLK Day, we brought together more than 750 volunteers and corps members to paint inspiring quotes above doorways and spruce up school walls with colorful painted murals. There is something cool about how a little paint can really change your mood when you enter a space.

America's Failed Mole-by-Mole Trade Policy 6 Feb 2012

Last week several groups, including the United Steelworkers, petitioned the federal government to whack the latest trade mole -- illegally traded auto parts from China. With President Obama announcing creation of a new trade enforcement unit in his State of the Union Address, the feds probably will investigate. But even if they whack down the auto parts mole, experience has shown a new mole will pop up.

New PS Vita update to add Map, Mac and Video support 6 Feb 2012

It has come to our notice that the PlayStation Vita will get an update on February 8th which adds a few features that some fans asked – namely MAC support. It will also have a map app which shows you positional imagery.

Mitt Romney vs. the Net Worth of U.S. Presidents [PICS] 6 Feb 2012

Would Mitt Romney be the richest president of all time? Not even close. George Washington's land made him far wealthier. But still, Romney is worth more than the last eight presidents, combined, times two.

5 Reasons Rats Are Way Scarier Than You Think 6 Feb 2012

Rats are kind of creepy and gross, but they're not all that bad, right? Wrong.

Osama Bin Laden's 'right-hand man in Europe' Abu Qatada could walk from prison today despite being 'extraordinarily dangerous' 6 Feb 2012

The radical Muslim cleric (pictured) will apply to be released on bail as he fights deportation to Jordan and could today walk free from prison to a life on benefits with his wife and five children.

The 99 Percent Plan 6 Feb 2012

Only a strong alternative to free-market ideology can solve our economic and political woes

Nanodiamond coatings safe for implants: study 6 Feb 2012

Nanodiamonds designed to toughen artificial joints also might prevent the inflammation caused when hardworking metal joints shed debris into the body, according to an early study published this week in the journal Acta Biomaterialia.

Newborn becomes world's youngest to have heart surgery - Telegraph 6 Feb 2012

Jasmine Carr has become the youngest person in the world to undergo open heart surgery after doctors operated 17 and a half hours after she was born.

Heliophysics - NASA Science 5 Feb 2012

The exploration of the Sun, its effects on Earth and the planets of the solar system, and space environmental conditions and their evolution.

Radical Muslims 'target young inmates in prison' - Telegraph 5 Feb 2012

Jailed terrorists are radicalising vulnerable young Muslims in prison, a report by MPs discloses today.