Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers. Source
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Locust outbreak in Kenya is worst in 70 years
“Even cows are wondering what is happening,” said Ndunda Makanga, who spent hours Friday trying to chase the locusts from his farm. Source
Hong Kong declares emergency over coronavirus and closes schools
The coronavirus outbreak started in central China and has left 41 people dead. Source
Lev Parnas claims he has audio of Trump ordering Ukraine ambassador’s firing
“Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow. I don’t care. Get her out tomorrow,” President Trump said, in a recording released Friday. Source
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus’ heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth’s formation. Source
Cooking school owner introduces ancient foods to a modern audience
On a special edition of The Dish, food with ancient origins help women lead modern lives. Michelle Miller goes to the nation of Jordan in the Middle East, where cooking school owner Maria Haddad Hanania is keeping her grandmother’s favorite recipes alive. Source
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business. Source
Impeachment live updates: Trump’s lawyers give opening arguments
House impeachment managers gave three days of opening arguments earlier this week. Source
Can scientists learn about Earth by looking at Venus?
Scientists say Venus may hold important insights into some of humanity’s biggest challenges today. As NASA gears up for its Mars 2020 mission, CBS News’ Jeff Glor spoke to some who are looking to Earth’s mysterious neighbor. Source
As demand for 5G grows, companies struggle to keep up with the logistics
Cellphone companies are racing to bring us 5G — the next generation of cell-phone service that promises super-fast data speeds. But as service spreads out, thousands of people will need to head up to install new gear atop cellphone towers. This has created a big demand, and Kenneth Craig got a look at what it takes to fill the job. Source