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Monday, December 9, 2019
Stockton's universal basic income scheme
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P45vhO Stockton in California is providing poor residents with a universal basic income, but could it work nationally?
MLB The Show Will Be On Non-PlayStation Consoles by 2021
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MLB: The Show has been developed as a Sony-exclusive title by first-party developer SIE San Diego since 2006. However, the developers have announced that MLB The Show will be on other platforms as early as 2021. The announcement that the game will no longer be a PlayStation exclusive comes alongside the MLB's decision to extend its partnership with Sony in a new "multi-year extension."
With more information promised to be coming soon, it didn't take long for Xbox head Phil Spencer to weigh in on the news, taking to Twitter to say, "Great to see the game is coming to more players."
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New Zealand volcano: Five dead and eight missing with 'no signs of life'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2qBeAFw The focus shifts from rescue to recovery as eight feared dead are still on White Island volcano.
Aung San Suu Kyi: How a peace icon ended up at a genocide trial
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P5fXpg Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is defending her country in the International Court of Justice.
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
House Dems expected to announce at least 2 articles of impeachment against Trump on Tuesday
12/09/19 6:35 PM
House Dems expected to announce at least 2 articles of impeachment against Trump on Tuesday
12/09/19 6:35 PM
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Why Lex Luthor Is Key
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The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover features an enviable lineup of TV superheroes, including both Arrowverse mainstays and fan-favorites like Tom Welling's Clark Kent and Kevin Conroy's Bruce Wayne. But the crossover also features a major villain making their return to the Arrowverse stage. Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor is alive and well, and he's already made a big impact on the DC multiverse.
We had a chance to chat with Cryer over the phone to learn more about his return to the Lex Luthor role and the surprising events of Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2. Read on to learn more, but beware of full spoilers for the first two episodes of Crisis!
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All the Ghostbusters: Afterlife Clues That Point to Gozer's Return
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The team who you’re gonna call is not QUITE back in the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but there are plenty of clues that point towards the return of an old friend.
First up we get this symmetrical book stacking just like the Philadelphia mass turbulence of 1947 AND the New York Public Library in the original Ghostbusters film. While this isn’t a trademark of Gozer, it did mark the beginning of a very busy time for ghosts in 1984 that culminated in the return of the Gozerian.
Of course, the most telling clue is the Shandor Mining Company. Ivo Shandor was the architect and Gozer worshipper who designed Dana Barrett’s apartment complex on central park west. That building was an antenna of sorts, a gateway to bring Gozer into our world. It would seem that Ivo Shandor had another location that served a similar purpose as the one in Manhattan.
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Crisis on Infinite Earths Resurrects the Lazarus Pit to Save [Spoiler]
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This story contains spoilers for "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 1 and 2," aka Supergirl Season 5, Episode 9 and Batwoman Season 1, Episode 9. Check out our review of "Crisis on Infinite Earth Part 2" and interview with Lex Luthor himself, Jon Cryer.
The Arrowverse's fearless leader, Oliver Queen, died during “Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1.” His death came as quite a shock to both his daughter Mia, his fellow heroes, and likely plenty of viewers at home who were watching the Crisis unfold. Oliver sacrificed his life to save billions of people on Kara’s world of Earth-38, just as the anti-matter wave consumed the planet. The Monitor was able to bring Oliver’s body back to Earth-1, but he didn’t survive the battle.
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2 Review
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Warning: this review contains full spoilers for Part 2 of Crisis on Infinite Earths! If you need a refresher on where we left off, here's our review for "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 1." Plus, check out our spoiler-filled Lazarus Pit breakdown, and our interview with Jon Cryer on Lex Luthor's part in the Crisis.
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What Netflix's Golden Globes Nomination Domination Means for the TV Landscape
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With the reveal of the nominations for the 77th Golden Globes Awards (airing on NBC on January 5, 2020), it's never been more apparent just how impactful movies and TV shows from streaming services are. For the first time in the award show's history, a single studio (Netflix) is leading in both the TV and film categories with 17 nominations for critically-acclaimed titles The Irishman, Marriage Story, The Crown, and more. Only rival HBO comes close with 15 nominations for shows like Chernobyl and Succession.
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On the campaign trail with Joe Biden
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2YwtyJu The Democrat candidate and former vice-president has been travelling across Iowa to rally support.
Sanna Marin: The rising star set to lead Finland's 5.5 million
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2PAB9Ts Sanna Marin, who at 34 will be at the head of a coalition of female leaders.
Viewpoint: Are India's billion-dollar start ups becoming too powerful?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2E0tubk With massive funding from global sources, a handful of Indian start-ups are influencing policy.
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed: Inside the mind of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/342123v Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has published a book outlining his philosophy of "medemer".
'Hackable' karaoke and walkie talkie toys found by Which?
Strangers could connect to the toys via Bluetooth in certain cases, the consumer body claims.
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The secrets of 'food porn' viral videos
Is the fashion for filming calorie-saturated food videos encouraging unhealthy eating?
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Redbox Will No Longer Rent Video Games After This Year
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Redbox has announced that it no longer plans to offer video game rentals at its kiosks, as it will be shifting it's focus solely to movie rentals in 2020.
While video game rentals are no longer available as Redbox kiosks, some locations will still offer discounted games that can be purchased outright before they are removed for good at the end of the month.
First discovered by Redditors, Redbox confirmed on Twitter that it will be transitioning out of the gaming service by the end of the year. In a statement to The Verge, a spokesperson reiterated that Redbox will be "permanently transitioning out of the games business," but will still allow customers to purchase remaining games "through the end of the year."
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League of Legends Collab with Louis Vuitton Launches with Jacket Over $5,000
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Riot Games has teamed up with designer fashion brand Louis Vuitton to create an exclusive collection of League of Legends apparel. You can check out the exclusive collab on the Louis Vuitton website, with items ranging from multiple hundreds to thousands of dollars.
This isn't the first time Riot Games has partnered with the fashion brand, as Louis Vuitton skins were released in League of Legends this past November. However, purchasing something from the LVxLoL collection will cost a bit more than purchasing an in-game skin – with the most expensive item coming in at over $5,000.
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Limalok
Limalok.
Limalok is a guyot, an undersea volcanic mountain with a flat top, in the southeastern Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Located at a depth of 1,255 metres (4,117 ft) with a 636-square-kilometre (246 sq mi) summit platform, it is joined to Mili Atoll and Knox Atoll through a volcanic ridge. Limalok probably started as a shield volcano built up from basaltic rocks; the Macdonald, Rarotonga, Rurutu and Society hotspots may have been involved in its formation. A period of erosion and flattening began around 56 million years ago. During the Paleocene and Eocene, a carbonate platform (mostly red algae) supported an atoll, or an atoll-like structure with reefs. The platform sank below sea level roughly 46–50 million years ago during the Eocene, perhaps because the equatorial area it moved through was too hot or nutrient-rich to support the growth of a coral reef. Thermal subsidence lowered the drowned seamount to its present depth.
Limalok is a guyot, an undersea volcanic mountain with a flat top, in the southeastern Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Located at a depth of 1,255 metres (4,117 ft) with a 636-square-kilometre (246 sq mi) summit platform, it is joined to Mili Atoll and Knox Atoll through a volcanic ridge. Limalok probably started as a shield volcano built up from basaltic rocks; the Macdonald, Rarotonga, Rurutu and Society hotspots may have been involved in its formation. A period of erosion and flattening began around 56 million years ago. During the Paleocene and Eocene, a carbonate platform (mostly red algae) supported an atoll, or an atoll-like structure with reefs. The platform sank below sea level roughly 46–50 million years ago during the Eocene, perhaps because the equatorial area it moved through was too hot or nutrient-rich to support the growth of a coral reef. Thermal subsidence lowered the drowned seamount to its present depth.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Four tiger foetuses found in Indonesian 'poacher' arrests
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2RyrbVd Sumatran tigers are critically endangered - with fewer than 400 believed to be left in the wild.
New Zealand: Moment of White Island volcano eruption
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2LQwz2n A woman captured the moment the White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand.
People 'unaccounted for' after volcano erupts in New Zealand
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rs2FKG Around 100 people were nearby White Island volcano, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Russia doping scandal: Athletes face potential ban from global sport
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/351Md2c World anti-doping body will decide punishment after Russia accused of falsifying test result database.
Climate change: UN negotiators 'playing politics' amid global crisis
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P1BW0h Political posturing is harming attempts to address key issues at the UN climate talks, participants say.
Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation in restaurants
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/36f2Vvi It had previously been mandatory to have one entrance for families and women, and another for men.
Ukraine: Paris talks with Russia aim to end eastern conflict
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38mfN4r The first face-to-face talks between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine will take place in Paris.
Hong Kong protests: Six months of rage and desperation
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2sYD7oU Here are the most striking images from an unprecedented and historic few months in Hong Kong.
Chalk Back: Kenyan women fight back against street harassment
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38e1tv3 Using chalk and markers, women and girls in Nairobi document their experiences of street harassment.
Wonder Woman 1984: How Can Steve Trevor Still Be Alive?
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Update: The first trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has arrived.
Ever since Wonder Woman 1984 entered production, fans have been speculating about the plot of this sequel. That's because director Patty Jenkins tweeted a set photo showing Chris Pine's Steve Trevor alive and well in 1984, despite the fact that he sacrificed his life during World War I.
How can Steve be alive? We're not sure, but we have some theories. Read on to see some possible solutions and find out how other versions of the Wonder Woman mythos have handled the Steve Trevor issue.
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's René Auberjonois Dies at 79
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René Auberjonois, the actor who played Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, has died at age 79.
The Hollywood Reporter states the actor's son, Remy Auberjonois, said his father passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday due to metastatic lung cancer.
Auberjonois was a prolific actor with a storied career. He was perhaps most famously known for his role as Odo the shape-shifter in Deep Space Nine but other fans might recognize him for his turn as Paul Lewiston on Boston Legal or as Father John Mulcahy in Robert Altman's film M*A*S*H*.
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Cheetah Explained: Who Is the Wonder Woman 1984 Villain?
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Update: The first trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has arrived.
Wonder Woman 1984 will see the return of Gal Gadot's super-heroine, and joining her will be Kristen Wiig as Cheetah, one of Wonder Woman's oldest and most nefarious foes. As of now, it remains unclear exactly how Wiig's character will become Cheetah in the film, or even if she will be the villain in the film as Pedro Pascal is also co-starring as DC Comics bad guy Maxwell Lord.
While we wait for this epic clash between comic book titans, here's everything you need to know about Cheetah and the various women who have held that title in DC's comics.
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6 Underground Footage at Brazil Comic Con Showcases Full Bayhem
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In addition to showcasing The Witcher, Netflix’s panel at Brazil Comic-Con on Sunday also presented fans with brand new footage from Michael Bay’s 6 Underground, starring Ryan Reynolds. While the footage wasn’t released online, IGN Brazil was there to describe what was shown.
As the official synopsis reveals, 6 Underground follows “six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do,
have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future. The team is brought together by an enigmatic leader (Ryan Reynolds), whose sole mission in life is to ensure that, while he and his fellow operatives will never be remembered, their actions damn sure will.”
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Restoring the theme park abandoned for 20 years
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2PtMDYv When it is re-opened Spreepark will have a focus on art, culture and nature.
Emanuel Moravec
Emanuel Moravec.
Emanuel Moravec (1893–1945) was a Czech army officer and writer who collaborated with Nazi Germany as the minister of education of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia between 1942 and 1945. He was also chair of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, a fascist youth organisation in the protectorate. In World War I, Moravec served in the Austro-Hungarian Army, but following capture by the Russians he changed sides, first joining Russian-backed Serbian forces and then the Czechoslovak Legion. During the interwar period he commanded an infantry battalion in the Czechoslovak Army. As a proponent of democracy during the 1930s, Moravec appealed for armed action against Germany and scorned German demands for the Sudetenland, but after their occupation of the rump Czechoslovakia, he became an enthusiastic collaborator, realigning his political worldview towards fascism. He killed himself in the final days of World War II.
Emanuel Moravec (1893–1945) was a Czech army officer and writer who collaborated with Nazi Germany as the minister of education of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia between 1942 and 1945. He was also chair of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, a fascist youth organisation in the protectorate. In World War I, Moravec served in the Austro-Hungarian Army, but following capture by the Russians he changed sides, first joining Russian-backed Serbian forces and then the Czechoslovak Legion. During the interwar period he commanded an infantry battalion in the Czechoslovak Army. As a proponent of democracy during the 1930s, Moravec appealed for armed action against Germany and scorned German demands for the Sudetenland, but after their occupation of the rump Czechoslovakia, he became an enthusiastic collaborator, realigning his political worldview towards fascism. He killed himself in the final days of World War II.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Vienna opera house stages first opera by woman
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38jv5qU Olga Neuwirth has written a new opera based on Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Lightsaber Customization Guide
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J See every color and upgrade you can get for your lightsaber.
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North Korea carries out 'very important test'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/342cJqO State media did not give details of the test, which comes amid new tensions with the US.
Trump impeachment: House Democrats make constitutional case
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2LxEd1i Democrats lay out their constitutional grounds for impeachment as the process gathers pace.
Panipat: The Bollywood battle over a 400-year-old war
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2OXjG8m Afghan film fans are up in arms after images of Bollywood's latest epic, Panipat, were released.
Your pictures on the theme of 'open spaces'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2PjGY7h Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "open spaces".
Microblading: Therapist tattoos eyebrows for cancer patients
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2YuehIZ Beautician Laura Woodward is giving women their confidence back through beauty treatments.
Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2PBp54n The Seychelles has swapped 5% of its national debt for a cash injection to fight climate change and save its ocean.
Trade disputes settlement system facing crisis
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34YWa0k The World Trade Organization faces a crisis in its system for resolving disputes between members.
How US law professors teach impeachment
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DQ1FTg We visit a constitution law class a few miles from where the US president faces an impeachment inquiry.
Russia doping: Athletes wait in fear of fresh world ban
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2roBmRq Russia faces another sport ban over a doping scandal, but one man has spoken out to demand change.
Reinhard Bonnke: Evangelist who drew millions in Africa dies at 79
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DWSpN3 He was best-known in Africa and claimed to have converted tens of millions to Christianity.
Project Rover
Project Rover.
Project Rover was a nuclear thermal rocket project that ran from 1955 to 1973. Beginning as a United States Air Force project to develop a nuclear-powered upper stage for an intercontinental ballistic missile, it was transferred to NASA in 1958 after the Sputnik crisis triggered the Space Race. Nuclear reactors for Project Rover were built and tested at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory at very low power and then shipped to Area 25 (known as Jackass Flats) at the Nevada Test Site. Project Rover produced two large reactors, Kiwi (pictured) and Phoebus, and a smaller reactor, Pewee, conforming to the smaller budget available after 1968. The reactors were fueled by highly enriched uranium, with liquid hydrogen used as both a rocket propellant and reactor coolant. Their efficiency was roughly double that of chemical rockets. Project Rover was canceled in 1973, and none of the reactors developed ever flew.
Project Rover was a nuclear thermal rocket project that ran from 1955 to 1973. Beginning as a United States Air Force project to develop a nuclear-powered upper stage for an intercontinental ballistic missile, it was transferred to NASA in 1958 after the Sputnik crisis triggered the Space Race. Nuclear reactors for Project Rover were built and tested at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory at very low power and then shipped to Area 25 (known as Jackass Flats) at the Nevada Test Site. Project Rover produced two large reactors, Kiwi (pictured) and Phoebus, and a smaller reactor, Pewee, conforming to the smaller budget available after 1968. The reactors were fueled by highly enriched uranium, with liquid hydrogen used as both a rocket propellant and reactor coolant. Their efficiency was roughly double that of chemical rockets. Project Rover was canceled in 1973, and none of the reactors developed ever flew.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Pensacola shooting: Saudi king condemns 'barbaric' attack
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38gGzLC A deadly attack by a Saudi air force member "in no way" represents the kingdom, Donald Trump told.
Update: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Walkthrough and Guide
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A new Jedi adventure begins with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its got plenty of puzzle and challenging encounters. Solve them with ease with IGN's Fallen order guide. Below you'll find a walkthrough, tips, how-to guides for some unclear tasks, tips for getting started, and collectible location guides. We've also listed enemy weaknesses and created a handy guide to the tough boss fights.
Update: We've added our complete campaign walkthrough, a guide for obtaining every Force Power and BD-1 Upgrade, and a breakdown of every major update so far.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Walkthrough
This guide is a work-in-progress. The sections below will be updated with links as we complete our walkthrough. All linked sections are live, screenshot-filled guides that offer strategies and a straightforward walkthrough of a mission.
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Nominees For the Best Performance in Gaming of 2019
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J From the FMV madness of Control to the earnest inhabitants of The Outer Worlds, here are our picks for the best vocal and motion-capture performances of 2019.
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Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe
The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says.
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General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'
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General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'
The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour.
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Naval Air Station Pensacola shooter identified as Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, official tells Fox News
12/06/19 5:59 PM
Naval Air Station Pensacola shooter identified as Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, official tells Fox News
12/06/19 5:59 PM
'How I became a secret daytime DJ'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2sI53gv Moey Hassan describes how "daytimers" became the big thing for South Asian teens in 1980s Bradford.
Image of Madagascan snake wins 2019 British Ecological Society photography competition
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2R97L97 The Malagasy tree boa is under threat from poaching and fires.
The Batman: Everything We Know So Far
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We may have seen the last of Ben Affleck's big screen Batman, but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing plenty of the Dark Knight in the years to come. Not only are we getting a proper origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime in the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, but Batman himself is being rebooted once more as well with Robert Pattinson playing the Caped Crusader this time around. And now the cast is growing, with Zoe Kravitz has been cast as Selina Kyle, Jeffrey Wright playing Commissioner Gordon, John Turturro cast as crime boss Carmine Falcone and more big announcements.
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'How smart home tech helps me live independently'
Specially designed tech is allowing Adam, who has Down's syndrome, to live without in-home carers.
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NHS e-health systems 'risk patient safety'
The use 21 separate electronic record systems in NHS hospitals across England 'could lead to errors'.
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Trump impeachment: White House signals it will not attend hearings
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/358xOS9 The administration describes the process as a "charade" in a letter to the House judiciary committee.
Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34Ylqnp The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says.
Yinka Ilori: My Nigerian narrative of art and design in London
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DRyRJR Yinka Ilori is a London-based artist whose technicolour work is inspired by his Nigerian heritage.
Aquaria (video game)
Aquaria (video game).
Aquaria is a sidescrolling action-adventure game designed by Alec Holowka and Derek Yu, who published it independently in 2007. The game features the voice of Jenna Sharpe as Naija, an aquatic humanoid woman, as she explores the underwater world of Aquaria. The gameplay focuses on swimming, combat, and special songs that can move items, affect plants and animals, and change Naija's physical appearance. After more than two years of development, the game was first released in late 2007 for Windows, followed by ports for Macintosh, Linux, iPad and Android users. In 2009, an Aquaria soundtrack album was released. Reviews of the game were generally positive. Critics praised the visuals, music and atmosphere. The controls and gameplay were also lauded, while negative critiques centered on the map system and limited variety of objectives. The game won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival (pictured) in March 2007.
Aquaria is a sidescrolling action-adventure game designed by Alec Holowka and Derek Yu, who published it independently in 2007. The game features the voice of Jenna Sharpe as Naija, an aquatic humanoid woman, as she explores the underwater world of Aquaria. The gameplay focuses on swimming, combat, and special songs that can move items, affect plants and animals, and change Naija's physical appearance. After more than two years of development, the game was first released in late 2007 for Windows, followed by ports for Macintosh, Linux, iPad and Android users. In 2009, an Aquaria soundtrack album was released. Reviews of the game were generally positive. Critics praised the visuals, music and atmosphere. The controls and gameplay were also lauded, while negative critiques centered on the map system and limited variety of objectives. The game won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival (pictured) in March 2007.
Metacritic Removed 'Suspicious' Death Stranding User Ratings
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Metacritic has confirmed that it removed several user reviews for Death Stranding after they were flagged for “suspicious activity.” While removing those ratings seemingly raised the overall user score for Death Stranding, Metacritic says the scores removed over “potential score manipulation.”
It was reported overnight on Reddit that Metacritic seemingly removed thousands of negative user ratings for Death Stranding. While this caused the user rating for Death stranding to jump, a Metacritic spokesperson explained that this was done to combat ratings tampering.
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Amazon's the Boys Drops a Bloody and Action-Packed Trailer for Season 2
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Amazon has released the first trailer for Season 2 of its hit superhero series, The Boys, out of Brazil's CCXP 2019. You can watch The Boys Season 2 teaser trailer here.
Who the f**k is ready for more? The Boys Season 2 is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/ReZJklSVBy
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While we don't know exactly when Season 2 of The Boys will premiere on Amazon, the trailer does reveal a release window for 2020. Actor Karl Urban, who plays Billy Butcher, told IGN that "Season 2 is really about humanizing Butcher." And back in November 2019, Urban announced that filming for Season 2 had wrapped via his Instagram account.
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Mister Sinister Is Leading Marvel's Newest X-Men Team
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If you thought it was weird that Professor X would allow Mister Sinister to live with the X-Men on the new mutant nation of Krakoa, you haven't seen anything yet. Beginning in 2020, this flamboyant "former" villain will be leading his own X-Men team.
That's the biggest takeaway from the announcement of Hellions, the latest addition to Marvel's ever-growing Dawn of X relaunch. This new ongoing series will be written by Zeb Wells (The Amazing Spider-Man) and drawn by Stephen Segovia (Superior Carnage). Check out Segovia's cover to Hellions #1 below:
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2qplIom The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues.
Aussies: Vote for Your Favourite Games of 2019!
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What were the games of the year?
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'Dotage of a dotard': North Korea renews attack on Donald Trump
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/3651b7M It is the first time in over a year North Korea has been openly critical of the US president.
Macron pension reform: France braces for second day of strikes
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38984Xv Transport and services will once again be affected after 800,000 marched in protests on Thursday.
Was this the original Fyre festival?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2LsRmZl Today marks 50 years since the Altamont Festival, which became notorious for the wrong reasons.
Germany-Russia murder row raises tensions for Merkel
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/368gkFn Germany wants progress with Russia on Ukraine and energy, but a Berlin murder has soured ties.
Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rV1Rhf A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections.
Police kill suspects in Indian vet murder case
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rWhXY6 Indian police shoot dead four men suspected of raping and killing vet in Hyderabad last week
'You're a damn liar man' - Biden in heated exchange with voter
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34VXvF8 The Democratic presidential hopeful reacts after being challenged over his son's Ukraine activities.
Birds of Prey: New Trailer and Opening Scene Footage Breakdown
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The new trailer and opening sequence from Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn at Brazil Comic Con on Thursday. Neither the trailer nor the opening sequence is available online, but IGN Brazil was there to break down what was shown.
The second trailer begins with an overcoat-clad Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) at a bank saying she wants to “report a terrible crime”. The clerk asks: “Which one?” Harley then pulls a big rifle out from under her coat and points it at the clerk: “This one!” Breaking the fourth wall, she looks to the camera and says: “I started the wrong way.”
The next scene shows Harley Quinn walking along Gotham streets and hearing people saying she’ll never get over her relationship with Joker and that she’s going back to him with a snap of fingers. The trailer then shows Harley starting her life all over again along with interactions with Black Canary and Huntress, who is always in a bad mood. The film’s villain Black Mask is building an army, declaring “the Joker is no longer in Gotham” and that now is his time to rule Gotham’s underworld.
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New Birds of Prey Character Posters Revealed
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New posters showing off the characters for the upcoming Birds of Prey film have been revealed.
The posters were displayed on the official Birds of Prey Twitter account and are tied to the panel for the movie at Brazil Comic Con. The seven images all feature one of the main characters in the same painted style as the main poster revealed yesterday.
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Electric eel lights up Christmas tree and other news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak look at some of the best technology stories of the week.
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Rory Cellan-Jones: Reporting the news with Parkinson's
The BBC's technology correspondent shares how he manages Parkinson's in the workplace.
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Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines
A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections.
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Rockstar Announces Diamond Casino Heist for GTA Online
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Rockstar has announced a new heist for GTA online, this time featuring The Diamond Casino and Resort.
The Diamond Casino Heist will be a complex new mission around the recently added Diamond Casino Resort. The heist will be available on GTA Online as of December 12.
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Holocaust: Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz for first time
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2ORsFYO The German chancellor makes her first trip to the death camp where 1.1 million people were murdered.
COP25 climate change conference: What are you giving up for environment?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34Wqvwz As the annual COP25 climate change summit continues in Madrid, we asked delegates from all over the world how they were adapting their lives for the sake of the environment.
Hurricane Connie
Hurricane Connie.
Hurricane Connie was the first of three hurricanes to strike North Carolina in 1955. It formed on August 3 in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, and killed three people in the United States Virgin Islands while passing nearby. Connie reached reported maximum sustained winds of 120 knots (140 mph, 220 km/h), making it a Category 4 hurricane, before it weakened and moved ashore on August 12. It tracked north through the Chesapeake Bay region, and was later absorbed by a cold front over Lake Huron on August 15. The hurricane caused around $86 million in damage, and at least 295,000 people nationwide lost power during the storm. In North Carolina, the storm killed 27 people. In the Chesapeake Bay, Connie capsized a boat, killing 14 people. There were also 4 deaths in Washington, D.C., 6 deaths each in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 14 in New York, and 3 in Ontario. Connie was followed days later by Hurricane Diane, which caused $700 million in flood damage.
Hurricane Connie was the first of three hurricanes to strike North Carolina in 1955. It formed on August 3 in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, and killed three people in the United States Virgin Islands while passing nearby. Connie reached reported maximum sustained winds of 120 knots (140 mph, 220 km/h), making it a Category 4 hurricane, before it weakened and moved ashore on August 12. It tracked north through the Chesapeake Bay region, and was later absorbed by a cold front over Lake Huron on August 15. The hurricane caused around $86 million in damage, and at least 295,000 people nationwide lost power during the storm. In North Carolina, the storm killed 27 people. In the Chesapeake Bay, Connie capsized a boat, killing 14 people. There were also 4 deaths in Washington, D.C., 6 deaths each in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 14 in New York, and 3 in Ontario. Connie was followed days later by Hurricane Diane, which caused $700 million in flood damage.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Huawei launches a new legal challenge against US ban
The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington.
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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/33RJHub The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington.
Vikings: Season 6 Premiere Review
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This is a review of the Vikings Season 6 premiere, which featured back-to-back episodes, "New Beginnings" and "The Prophet." The first 10 episodes of Season 6 start now, with the remaining 10 landing sometime later in 2020.
As the final season of Vikings kicks off, it's hard not to look back at the full scope of this series. The fast-travel and time jumps employed by this ambitious saga felt jarring and clunky during its first few seasons, but once they became more firmly established as the show's blueprint for larger, grander storytelling, and once the show definitively settled into continuing on long after the death of centerpiece Ragnar Lothbrok, it became an exemplary example of epic ensemble work.
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Cave diver tells court Elon Musk tweets 'humiliated' him
Vernon Unsworth tells a court that he felt "ashamed" after the Tesla founder dubbed him "pedo guy".
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What Did You Think of Tonight's South Park?
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With the end of Season 23 fast approaching, South Park turned its attention to one of its more minor characters this week. Scott Malkinson made it his goal to impress the new girl at school. Unfortunately, that required signing up for the latest streaming service, and that's a no-go in the Malkinson household.
We'll have our review of "Basic Cable" up soon. Until then, let us know what you thought of the new episode in the comments below.
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Cave diver tells court Elon Musk tweets 'humiliated' him
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/362C7hz Vernon Unsworth tells a court that he felt "ashamed" after the Tesla founder dubbed him "pedo guy".
Hong Kong protests: Teenage protesters grappling with 'collective trauma'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/38bUWkD Psychologists warn that a new generation of Hongkongers are grappling with "collective trauma".
The Best Cyber Monday 2019 Dell Deals (Updated)
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Dell's "Cyber Week" sale continues through the end of this week. Surprisingly, some of these deals are better than what we saw on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are still plenty of deals on Dell and Alienware laptops, desktops, monitors, TVs, and gaming consoles. Dell offers free shipping on every order, and their warranty and customer support are excellent. Dell currently honors an extended holiday return policy. Any purchases made between November 1 and December 25 can be returned for a full refund, including free return shipping, by January 15, 2020.
Alienware AW3418DW 34" Gaming Monitor $599.99
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December's Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES Games Announced
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Nintendo has announced that Journey to Silius and Crystalis for NES and Star Fox 2, Super Punch-Out!!, Kirby Super Star, and Breath of Fire II for SNES will be added to Nintendo Switch Online on December 12, 2019.
These Super Nintendo games are the first new games from the SNES since Nintendo added 20 titles to Nintendo Switch Online from the beloved console's library.
Star Fox 2 is the "lost" sequel to Nintendo and Argonaut's classic space shooter that was finally released with the launch of the SNES Classic.
In our review of Star Fox 2, we said it "has some beautiful, totally 90s moments, but its primitive, choppy 3D gets in the way."
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Batman #84 Review
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Batman #84 is the comic readers should have gotten months ago. While this issue serves as the penultimate chapter of writer Tom King's epic Batman saga, it devotes the vast majority of its energy to filling in the gaps of previous stories and answering the many lingering questions surrounding Flashpoint's Thomas Wayne. While those answers help illuminate an often perplexing character, this issue ultimately reads like a case of "too little, too late."
Only fairly recently has it become clear that Thomas Wayne is the true antagonist of King's run. Bane may have been manipulating Bruce Wayne from the very beginning, but ultimately, even he was just a pawn of Batman's father. The goal with issue #84 is nothing more or less than shedding more light on Thomas' motivations and actions. We get a better sense of why he's so hellbent on convincing Bruce to give up the Batman mantle, and finally learn how he survived his apparent death in The Flash #22 almost three years ago.
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What's behind the wave of Middle East protests?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35137OJ The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks why people have been taking to the streets in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.
North Korean missile and Kim Jong-un's 'Christmas gift' decision
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2Yfakbe With no shift in sight from either side the coming weeks may be crucial for US-North Korean diplomacy.
Kenya pollution: How air sensors are helping people fight pollution
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2YrTbLH Kenyan John Kieti campaigned to stop a factory belching out toxic fumes by sharing pollution data.
Cambodia's bicycle firms face bumps in the road
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2YfU3Tg The Asian nation has built up a bike building industry, but human rights concerns could put the brakes on growth.
How Camila Cabello reinvented herself
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2OR3fuv A Cuban immigrant beset by crippling shyness and two left feet has become one of pop's biggest stars.
Macron pension reform: France braces for severe disruption amid strike
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/33KSxd2 Transport and schools are expected to be severely affected amid warnings of mass demonstrations.
Spassky vs Fischer: How the chess battle became a theatre event
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DL1k47 The drama of the renown 1972 chess championship and its complex characters comes to the stage.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Dua Mangi: Slut-shamed in Pakistan for being abducted
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2YdPJUv Dua Mangi was kidnapped and then vilified as an immodestly dressed hate figure who deserved it.
Body found in Australia outback search for missing woman
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2RiSBhI It is believed to be the final member of a group of three who went missing two weeks ago, police say.
Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P8L6Y0 The former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.
Nato summit: Leaders gather for 70th anniversary amid rows
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/382zLkB Leaders will meet for three hours of talks at 70th anniversary summit overshadowed by rows.
Freedom through bike lessons for NZ refugees
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/37XqDxT A New Zealand charity has a novel way to help refugee women integrate - getting them on bikes.
Dambe: Ancient African combat sport is a YouTube phenomenon
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2RkDtQL Dambe is traditionally practised by Hausa butchers, but its popularity has grown recently.
'English Only': The movement to limit Spanish speaking in US
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/3832CW9 Attempts persist to make English the official language of the US. But what real power does it have?
How robust is the world's financial plumbing?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2Pbuezz The Swift system has securely transferred data for decades, but faces growing geopolitical pressure.
Kashmir conflict: Pro-India politicians feel 'betrayed' by Modi
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/382DgaW Kashmir's politicians say they sacrificed everything for India, only to be repaid with betrayal.
How do eggs protect us from flu?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rN7bmN Liverpool is home to the UK’s biggest flu vaccine manufacturing site, where 100 million doses are made using hen eggs.
Malta's 'golden passports': Why do the super-rich want them?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34MVR8L The EU has criticised the country's "golden passports" scheme that allows wealthy people to buy citizenship.
Coral dredging: 'It's going to cause irreversible damage'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35VtJjS Cayman Islands campaigners are fighting to stop coral reefs being dredged for bigger cruise liners.
What Did You Think of Tonight's Arrow?
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Arrow just delivered its last episode before the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. As the series continues revisiting key characters and locations from years past, it's only fitting that Team Arrow returns to Lian Yu one last time. But why are they back on the island, and what familiar enemy is waiting for them?
We'll have our review of "Purgatory" up a bit later tonight. Until then, let us know what you thought of the new episode in the comments below.
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Elon Musk testifies in California 'pedo guy' court case
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2ON21Ar The Tesla founder says his tweet about a British cave diver was responding to "an unprovoked attack".
US House votes for sanctions on Chinese officials over Uighur treatment
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2Rj68Wm The House voted 407 to 1 in favour of the bill, but it still needs President Trump's approval.
Australia repeals medical transfer law for asylum seekers
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34HQ9Ff The law had allowed sick refugees held in offshore detention to be treated in Australia.
What Did You Think of Tonight's Flash?
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The Flash wrapped up the first half of Season 1 tonight. The Crisis may be only days away, but first Iris and Team Flash have to deal with a Bloodwork-possessed Barry Allen. When the fastest man alive merges with Central City's latest supervillain mastermind, is anyone safe?
We'll have our review of "The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Pt. 2" up a bit later tonight. Until then, let us know what you thought of the new episode in the comments below.
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New Planet of the Apes Movie in Development With Maze Runner Director
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Maze Runner director Wes Ball is set to help bring a new Planet of the Apes movie to the screen.
The Hollywood Reporter explains the new Planet of the Apes film will be among the first of Fox's more famous titles to be redeveloped since Disney completed its acquisition of the studio.
Fox has enlisted Wes Ball, who's most famously known for directing the Maze Runner trilogy, to work on the upcoming film. It is not known whether the project is set to be another refresh or if it will pick up where the Caesar trilogy concluded in 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes.
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Star Wars Hotel to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in 2021
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Walt Disney Imagineering has announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will open at Walt Disney World in 2021.
Announced on the Disney Parks blog, The two-night adventure to a galaxy far, far away will feature a cruise-style itinerary where "you’ll become the hero of your own adventure in an experience that surrounds you 24/7 in Star Wars storytelling."
When passengers arrive, they will first enter the Starcruiser Terminal and will board an "exclusive launch pod" to travel up to the Halcyon, the name of the starship/hotel where you will be living out your Star Wars dreams.
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Climate change: Emissions edge up despite drop in coal
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34MeJVD Emissions of CO2 have risen in 2019, say researchers, as oil and gas use continues to grow.
Cha In-ha: Korean actor dies aged 27
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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House Intelligence Committee votes along party lines to adopt Democrats' impeachment report ahead of Judiciary Committee hearing
12/03/19 4:06 PM
House Intelligence Committee votes along party lines to adopt Democrats' impeachment report ahead of Judiciary Committee hearing
12/03/19 4:06 PM
Sloan–Parker House
Sloan–Parker House.
The Sloan–Parker House is a late-18th-century stone residence near Junction, Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located on the Northwestern Turnpike (US 50 and WV 28) in the rural Mill Creek valley. The original fieldstone section of the house was erected around 1790 for Richard Sloan and his wife Charlotte Van Horn Sloan. The Sloan family operated a successful weaving business from the house, and their Sloan counterpanes (quilts with block-designs) became well known in the region. In 1854 the family sold the house and 900 acres (360 ha) to the Parker family, who operated a stagecoach line on the Moorefield and North Branch Turnpike; the journey included a stop at the house, where the family served meals to travelers. During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate forces visited the house, and it was ransacked by Union troops for goods and supplies. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
The Sloan–Parker House is a late-18th-century stone residence near Junction, Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located on the Northwestern Turnpike (US 50 and WV 28) in the rural Mill Creek valley. The original fieldstone section of the house was erected around 1790 for Richard Sloan and his wife Charlotte Van Horn Sloan. The Sloan family operated a successful weaving business from the house, and their Sloan counterpanes (quilts with block-designs) became well known in the region. In 1854 the family sold the house and 900 acres (360 ha) to the Parker family, who operated a stagecoach line on the Moorefield and North Branch Turnpike; the journey included a stop at the house, where the family served meals to travelers. During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate forces visited the house, and it was ransacked by Union troops for goods and supplies. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Nasa finds debris of India's crashed Moon rover
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34Hopk0 Nasa credited an Indian engineer, Shanmuga Subramanian, with helping locate the site of the debris.
Four generations of US family die in South Dakota plane crash
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2LgpTtU Nine members of a prominent Idaho family are named as victims of the South Dakota plane crash.
FaceApp may pose 'counterintelligence threat' says FBI
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FaceApp may pose 'counterintelligence threat' says FBI
It comes amid rising US concern over security risks posed by products made by foreign technology firms.
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The Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (Updated)
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Cyber Monday 2019 continues the deal bonanza. Just because Friday has come and gone doesn't mean that Black Friday deals are finished. Most of the best Black Friday laptop deals have carried over for Cyber Monday, with some new deals thrown in as well. Save on Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, ASUS, and MSI laptops from reputable vendors like Walmart, Amazon, Dell, and HP. We'll keep this page through Cyber Monday.
Our Best Cyber Monday Laptop Picks So Far
Nato summit: Boris Johnson to call for unity as alliance turns 70
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P4cpm9 The expected plea as world leaders gather in London comes amid growing tensions within the alliance.
Australian man found after two weeks stranded in outback
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/37SuLPw One of his two companions was found after their car became stuck, but a third remains missing.
Mario Kart Tour: Tips for the Latest Winter Tour Challenges
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Italy's Sardines push back against Salvini's nationalist tide
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2RezsgS The rapid rise of a new left-wing movement has caught the League's Matteo Salvini by surprise.
Climate change: The COP25 talks trying to change the world
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35SHGiL As the UN has its annual climate change conference, we look at what it's for and if it ever makes a difference.
Berea College: Has a US university cracked student debt?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34Kue05 A college in Kentucky pays for all its pupils' tuition. There's just one catch - they have to work for it.
Trump: What does the US contribute to Nato in Europe?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2m6JQqb President Trump says the US bears the main burden of Nato - so what does it contribute towards the alliance?
How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P8uqj8 Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves?
Hyderabad rape: 'Blame the men - not the safe city'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DGE2wq Hyderabad is reeling from the rape and murder of a young vet - and the city's young women are angry.
Sri Lanka: Families waiting for news from their children
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34T3BGB Sri Lanka’s civil war ended 10 years ago but there has been little progress in tracing those who disappeared during the war.
Riot Games to Pay Out $10 Million in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
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Riot Games, publisher of League of Legends, will pay at least $10 million as part of the settlement in a class action lawsuit on gender-based discrimination. The lawsuit was settled in August, but new court documents have revealed the details of the settlement.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, a Riot spokesperson said, "We’re pleased to have a proposed settlement to fully resolve the class action lawsuit. The settlement is another important step forward, and demonstrates our commitment to living up to our values and to making Riot an inclusive environment for the industry’s best talent.”
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Everything We Know About Halo: Reach, From Launch Time to Crossplay
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Halo Reach will be available on PC and Xbox One starting tomorrow (December 3) as part of the Master Chief Collection. If you're interested in learning when Halo: Reach unlocks and if it will be available for pre-load, here's everything we know about it so far. If you're still on the fence about trying it, we encourage you to check out our Master Chief Collection preview.
Where Can I Play Halo: Reach from the Master Chief Collection?
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How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet
Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves?
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2005 ACC Championship Game.
The 2005 ACC Championship Game was the inaugural contest of the game held to decide the winner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship in American college football. Held December 3 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Florida State Seminoles, the game was the final contest of the regular season for the two teams. Florida State and Virginia Tech had previously played in the 2000 National Championship Game. In 2004 Virginia Tech had won the last ACC Championship to be awarded without playing a championship game at the end of the season. In the 2005 season Tech lost only one regular season conference game, to the fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes, and won the Coastal Division title. Florida State earned a bid to the ACC Championship Game by fighting through an Atlantic Division schedule that included several nationally ranked teams. Florida State won the game 27–22.
The 2005 ACC Championship Game was the inaugural contest of the game held to decide the winner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship in American college football. Held December 3 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Florida State Seminoles, the game was the final contest of the regular season for the two teams. Florida State and Virginia Tech had previously played in the 2000 National Championship Game. In 2004 Virginia Tech had won the last ACC Championship to be awarded without playing a championship game at the end of the season. In the 2005 season Tech lost only one regular season conference game, to the fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes, and won the Coastal Division title. Florida State earned a bid to the ACC Championship Game by fighting through an Atlantic Division schedule that included several nationally ranked teams. Florida State won the game 27–22.
Prince Andrew must testify says Epstein accusers' lawyer
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2LgabPE The lawyer for five of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers says he wants the Duke of York to testify in court cases.
Toys R Us Opens Two Stores Following 2018 Bankruptcy
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After closing all Toys R Us retail stores last year, the beloved Toys R Us brand seemed all but dead. However, thanks to a partnership with Tru Kids and b8ta, Toys R Us is set to open two new stores just in time for the holiday season, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year.
As reported by Bloomberg, the first of the new Toys R Us stores opened over the Thanksgiving weekend at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. Following its successful launch, a second Toys R Us store is set to open on December 5 in Houston, Texas.
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Sunday, December 1, 2019
Somalia: What does the future hold for my country?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34FtZ6C Somali journalist Jamal Osman has watched his country be torn apart by civil war for three decades.
Meng Wanzhou: Oil paintings and books for detained Huawei executive
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rJxyKj Meng Wanzhou's experience contrasts with two Canadians detained in China shortly after her arrest.
Amazon pulls Auschwitz-themed Christmas ornaments
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/33HASTw Poland's Auschwitz Memorial called on the retailer to halt sales of the "disturbing" merchandise
Climate change: COP25 talks to open as 'point of no return' in sight
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2OF4fBS Politicians and diplomats meet in Spain as scientists and charities say urgent steps are needed.
White House: Trump 'will not participate in impeachment hearing'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2R5JTmR The president won't be able to "participate fairly" at Wednesday's hearing, the White House says.
Batwoman: Season 1, Episode 8 Review
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Warning: this review contains full spoilers for Batwoman: Season 1, Episode 8. If you need a refresher on where we left off, here's our review for Season 1, Episode 7.
For all intents and purposes, "A Mad Tea-Party" is Batwoman's mid-season finale. There's still technically one episode left before the winter break in the form of next week's "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 2," but this is the episode tasked with tying up loose ends and leaving viewers with a cliffhanger strong enough to tide them over until January. Fortunately, this episode is largely successful in that goal. The rivalry between Kate Kane and her estranged, homicidal sister takes on a much darker and more urgent slant this week.
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The Best Prebuilt Gaming PC Cyber Monday Deals
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Forget building a PC. Why deal with shopping for every part and accessory when you can just find a prebuilt gaming PC that's ready-to-go right out of the box? With Cyber Monday deals going live, you'll be able to find discounts on a gaming rig that fits all your needs. We've rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on prebuilt gaming PCs, meaning you can get them for cheap from Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, and more. Don't miss the huge sale before holiday, and take a look at the deals below.
HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop with RX550 for $449 - See It
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Best TCL Cyber Monday TV Deals
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Black Friday sales are slowing down, but Cyber Monday deals are ramping up to compensate. If you are in the market for a new HDTV, I have some great news: TCL has some great TV deals to ring in the holiday and some are even better than the prices available on Black Friday. Below, we have assembled a list of the best TCL Cyber Monday 4K TV deals, discounts, and sales available now, so peruse the list and buy your favorite. Right now Walmart's Cyber Monday TCL TV deals are the best, but we'll keep you updated on all the latest sales.
Also, if you are a gamer, be sure to check out our piece on the best 4K TVs for gaming.
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Yang Hengjun: Australia criticises China for detainment of 'democracy peddler'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2OFgU7E Australian citizen Yang Hengjun, a former diplomat, has been detained in China since January.
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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President Trump won't participate in House Judiciary's impeachment hearing Wednesday, White House says in letter
12/01/19 5:13 PM
President Trump won't participate in House Judiciary's impeachment hearing Wednesday, White House says in letter
12/01/19 5:13 PM
PS4 Cyber Monday Deals Are Now Live
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You might just be recovering from a weekend turkey coma and Black Friday madness, but the deals aren't done yet. Cyber Monday sales are live now, offering all new opportunities to save on all things PlayStation 4. You can save on PS4 Pro and Slim bundles, DualShock 4 PS4 controllers, and tons of games. Here's a look at the best PS4 Cyber Monday deals.
The Best Cyber Monday PS4 Deals
Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC Details Revealed, No Release Date Yet
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Kingdom Hearts 3 fans have finally gotten more information on the ReMind DLC that is set to release this "winter." Unfortunately, there has not been a release date announced yet — but Director Tetsuya Nomura recently revealed a little bit about what players can expect from the DLC.
First reported by Eurogamer, new details about the Kingdom Hearts 3 ReMind DLC were shared with attendees of a KH3 Orchestra performance in Osaka, Japan this past weekend. Twitter user Mel_lifluous, one of the concert attendees, took to Twitter to publicize all of the details that Nomura shared at the performance.
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Home for Christmas: Jailed Norwegian spy released from Russia
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P5Jv4S A pensioner convicted of spying in Moscow says he shouldn't have trusted the Norwegian agent.
In pictures: Bhopal 35 years on
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2Y4P6N4 Judah Passow's pictures of those living with the after-effects of the Bhopal chemical disaster of 1984.
Reform and repression go hand in hand in Saudi Arabia
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35UGmM2 Sweeping social reforms have been accompanied by a crackdown on dissent, says Sebastian Usher.
Letter from Africa: Is Kenya building bridges to nowhere?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P2CNNb Politicians have been given key recommendations to heal Kenya's deadly divides.
USS Chesapeake (1799)
USS Chesapeake (1799).
Chesapeake was a 38-gun wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She was one of the original six frigates authorized by the Naval Act of 1794 and designed by Joshua Humphreys as the young navy's capital ships. Launched at the Gosport Navy Yard on 2 December 1799, Chesapeake began her career during the Quasi-War with France and saw service in the First Barbary War. On 22 June 1807 she was fired upon by HMS Leopard of the Royal Navy for refusing to allow a search for deserters. Chesapeake's commanding officer, James Barron, was court-martialed, and the United States instituted the Embargo Act of 1807 against Great Britain. The Chesapeake–Leopard affair and the Embargo Act were two of the precipitating factors that led to the War of 1812. Chesapeake captured five British merchant ships early in the war before being taken by HMS Shannon. Her timbers, sold in 1819, are now part of the Chesapeake Mill in Wickham, England.
Chesapeake was a 38-gun wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She was one of the original six frigates authorized by the Naval Act of 1794 and designed by Joshua Humphreys as the young navy's capital ships. Launched at the Gosport Navy Yard on 2 December 1799, Chesapeake began her career during the Quasi-War with France and saw service in the First Barbary War. On 22 June 1807 she was fired upon by HMS Leopard of the Royal Navy for refusing to allow a search for deserters. Chesapeake's commanding officer, James Barron, was court-martialed, and the United States instituted the Embargo Act of 1807 against Great Britain. The Chesapeake–Leopard affair and the Embargo Act were two of the precipitating factors that led to the War of 1812. Chesapeake captured five British merchant ships early in the war before being taken by HMS Shannon. Her timbers, sold in 1819, are now part of the Chesapeake Mill in Wickham, England.
Controversial tennis player Court to be 'recognised'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35Ljqir Margaret Court's 1970 Grand Slam will be "recognised" at January's Australian Open despite her personal views, says Tennis Australia.
Angela Merkel ally's loss casts doubt on German coalition
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P0vipZ Olaf Scholz, Angela Merkel's deputy chancellor, is soundly beaten in the SPD leadership race.
Want a Gaming PC Without Any Hassle, Get a Prebuilt System
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Building your own PC is rewarding and fun, but sometimes you just want to buy something, plug it in, and start gaming. If that's you here's our list of the best prebuilt PCs.
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35Q3POw Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.
Here Are the Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for Every Platform
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J If you're looking for freedom from wires, the best wireless gaming headsets will serve you well.
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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/33AbcIC The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).
Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/34Dteuy How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.
HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2R2A6Op War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.
Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/35O6Ui1 Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2rEG3X2 A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DxYYWo New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?
'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2DDmGQJ Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment
Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2P4X7NQ The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.
Cambodia's first gay dance company
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/37RRg77 Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.
AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2ONcPx9 This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/37S8v8y Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.
Banksia marginata
Banksia marginata.
Banksia marginata, the silver banksia, is a species of tree or woody shrub found throughout much of southeastern Australia. It ranges from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia to north of Armidale, New South Wales, and across Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. It grows in various habitats, including Eucalyptus forest, scrub, heathland and moorland. B. marginata varies widely in habit, ranging from a small shrub, 20 cm (7.9 in) high, to a large tree, 12 m (40 ft) tall. Its narrow leaves are linear. Its yellow flower spikes appear in late summer, eventually fading to brown and then grey and developing woody follicles bearing the winged seeds. Many species of bird, in particular honeyeaters, forage at the flower spikes, as do native and European honeybees. Although the silver banksia has been used for timber, it is most commonly seen as a garden plant, with dwarf forms being commercially propagated and sold.
Banksia marginata, the silver banksia, is a species of tree or woody shrub found throughout much of southeastern Australia. It ranges from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia to north of Armidale, New South Wales, and across Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. It grows in various habitats, including Eucalyptus forest, scrub, heathland and moorland. B. marginata varies widely in habit, ranging from a small shrub, 20 cm (7.9 in) high, to a large tree, 12 m (40 ft) tall. Its narrow leaves are linear. Its yellow flower spikes appear in late summer, eventually fading to brown and then grey and developing woody follicles bearing the winged seeds. Many species of bird, in particular honeyeaters, forage at the flower spikes, as do native and European honeybees. Although the silver banksia has been used for timber, it is most commonly seen as a garden plant, with dwarf forms being commercially propagated and sold.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Chile football season called off early amid protests
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/33A6UAR All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.
The 10 Best Black Friday Smart Home Deals
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Home automation isn't the future... it's here, it's now, and most importantly, it's affordable. There are plenty of exciting deals on smart home tech during Black Friday. Some of the most popular devices are the omnipresent Amazon Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick, smart thermostats, Roombas, and doorbell cameras. Check them out there.
Amazon Echo Dot for $22
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