Headlines from October 26, 2015

WHO deems processed meats carcinogenic—less than two slices of bacon a day increases bowel cancer risk by 18%.
Meat lobbyists use inside influence to keep environmental impact outside scope of dietary regulations. #opinions
A history of the WHO’s carcinogen findings and what “definitely,” “probably,” or “possibly” causes cancer.
DNA testing shows the food you eat differs from its label by up to 15%.
First-ever case of a failed paternity test because a man’s sperm carries his dead twin’s DNA.
Dr. Strangedata on where eerie friend suggestions come from.
US thinks Russian subs near undersea internet cables may be looking for ways to boot the West offline in case of conflict.
Harvard physicists develop a material that can transmit data “infinitely” faster—using light.
If Earth goes, all your data goes with it—how to store your precious memories off-planet.
It’s not crazy to say Trudeau won on ideas—after all, Harper beat two pretty boys before him. #longreads
Whites pulled over in Greensboro, NC, are more likely to have drugs or guns—police search blacks twice as often.
California won’t fragment “Asian” label, despite huge diversity within the demographic.
“What will Syria’s youth, when they are old, tell their children?” #longreads
Dominican authorities strip author Junot Díaz of award for supporting Haitian immigration rights.
Comedian wins Guatemalan presidential election marked by low turnout.
“Though boys like secret codes too, it seems as if more girls use gibberish and remember it fondly.” #longreads
They communicated well and paid on time. The time I sang in a Scientology holiday choir.