| TGIF, QuickTake readers! Start your weekend in high spirits with these 10 uplifting stories from the past week.  1. Google's AI beat doctors in detecting breast cancer. It correctly diagnosed more cases than humans could through mammogram scans. 2. You'll no longer be given plastic bags in Mexico City. The same law also bans plastic straws, spoons, and other single-use items. 3. India picked four astronauts for its ambitious space mission. If all goes well, it will become the fourth nation to launch crewed spacecraft.  4. Women are set to dominate the box office in 2020. Four of the five most-anticipated films are led and directed by women. 5. Wearable tech is already the top fitness trend of the year. Heart rate monitors and smartwatches are quickly becoming a gym staple.  6. Scientifically engineered mosquitos are stopping Dengue. They've been injected with bacteria that stops the growth of the virus. 7. The first smartphone made entirely in Africa debuted. Tech firm Mara Group hopes to take on China's dominance on the continent.  8. Punches, then hugs were dished out at a Peru festival. It's meant to help Peruvians leave their troubles behind before entering a new year.
 9. These Buddhist nuns are breaking centuries of tradition. They're championing gender equality and physical fitness through kung fu. 10. A German company made a fully 3D-printed car. The prototype has 14 different parts and could make future cars instantly customizable.  Have a great weekend! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter on Monday. Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for reading!
-Masiel Torres | 
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