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Russian ‘Collusion’ By Proxy: The Armenian Connection 2 days ago
Russian “collusion” — once just the paranoid obsession of American liberals unable to graciously accept defeat in 2016 — may be more real than previously thought, and the...
Six robberies in six hours: wouldn’t be a holiday in Houston without crime 2 days ago
This July 4th there were six robberies in six hours in Houston. Par for the course, especially during holidays, and especially after storms, and this July 4th it poured all day. The...
Google Officially Partners With Pentagon to Create Terminator-Style AI Drones to Spy On Everything 2 days ago
This is scary, and it’s not the movies, or Hollywood. It’s real life. Google, the social media and search engine giant and censurer of all information on the Internet, has officially...
Lifehacker
Keep Your Pants Up For Under $30 With These Discounted Ratchet Belts 2 hours ago
It’s not like having a belt that doesn’t fit right is a huge issue; it’s definitely a personal problem. But it is really, really annoying. Ratchet belts are the answer to that...
Monitor Amazon Prices on Your Mac With This Menu Bar App 16 hours ago
If you’re interested in buying something on Amazon but the price is just a little too expensive for you right now, PriceAlert can track that items and let you know when the price gets...
Saturday's Best Deals: 4K Smart TVs, Travel Pillows, Umbrellas, and More a day ago
Snag a great deal on TCL’s 4K smart TVs, our readers’ favorite travel pillow, a patio umbrella sale, and lots more of today’s best deals. Read more...
Pesticide Action Network
Holding strong to the Senate Farm Bill 6 days ago
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill by a vote of 86-11. While still flawed, the Senate bill is much better than the widely criticized House version of the...
Decades of deceit on glyphosate 10 days ago
It's been clear for years that the pesticide industry has too much influence on public officials and the policies they set. Veteran journalist Carey Gillam’s new book Whitewash...
We have work to do. 10 days ago
Last week, after an early morning call with international colleagues, I had a moment to chat with my friend Susan from PAN Germany. She asked what in the world is going on in the U.S. these...
USATODAY - News Top Stories
Four boys emerge from Thailand cave as perilous rescue effort continues 14 minutes ago
Two members of a youth soccer team trapped from a cave in northern Thailand is underway, Thai officials announced Sunday morning. "Two kids are out," a local official said. ...
Why you might want to wrap your car key fob in foil 4 hours ago
Wrapping your car key fob in foil is an easy and inexpensive way to avoid the cyber threat, says Holly Hubert, a former FBI agent in New York. ...
Bill Maher lists likes (red-state fans), dislikes (President Trump) in HBO Tulsa show 7 hours ago
Liberal comedian Bill Maher took his standup act to red-state Oklahoma Saturday for a live HBO comedy special.
World news | The Guardian
Parents of boys trapped in Thai cave tell coach: don't blame yourself a day ago
Letters written by parents taken to boys as rescuers continue race against timeThailand cave rescue: first boys brought out – live updatesThe parents of 12 boys stranded inside...
North Korea accuses US of 'gangster-like' behaviour after Pompeo talks 10 hours ago
Pompeo responds that if US is a gangster, so is the whole world, as it also wants North Korea to dismantle nuclear weaponsDisarmament talks between the US and North Korea ended in Pyongyang...
Inside the fearful Bedouin village that could decide fate of Palestinian state a day ago
Only a court order stands between Khan al-Ahmar and the bulldozers. And if it goes, the West Bank will be split in twoCommuters speeding along the four-lane highway that connects Jerusalem...
Techdirt.
This Week In Techdirt History: July 1st - 7th 19 hours ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2013, we kicked things off with the latest Snowden leaks revealing that the US had used bugs for surveillance on its allies, and that the PRISM program was...
Don't Believe Those Who Wish To Diminish Digital Rights By Falsely Implying It's All Big Tech Lobbying a day ago
As we have been covering in the last couple of weeks, a controversial EU Copyright Directive has been under discussion at the European Parliament, and in a surprising turn of events...
In Harris County, Texas, The Death Penalty Is Applied With A Judicial Rubber Stamp 2 days ago
When life is literally on the line, Texas judges are slouching their way towards another paycheck. In these cases, Harris County post-conviction prosecutors have authored and proposed...
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Thai cave rescue: Six boys now above ground 26 minutes ago
Half of the trapped boys have been brought above ground by expert divers in a risky mission.
Japan floods: 'Extreme danger' amid record rainfall 6 hours ago
Officials warn of "extreme danger" as rains that have caused deadly floods are expected to continue.
Roman Polanski's wife turns down offer to join Oscars body 14 hours ago
Emmanuelle Seigner accuses the Oscars body of "insufferable hypocrisy" after her husband's expulsion.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - research • analysis • solutions
Canada’s Fossil-Fuelled Pensions 16 days ago
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is the steward of BC’s public pensions, but bankrolls companies whose current business models exceed the climate...
Imagine a Winnipeg...2018 Alternative Municipal Budget 20 days ago
Climate change; stagnant global economic growth; political polarization; growing inequality. Our city finds itself dealing with all these issues, and more at once. The 2018...
Why would a boom town need charity? Inequities in Saskatchewan’s oil boom and bust a month ago
When we think of a “boomtown,” we often imagine a formerly sleepy rural town suddenly awash in wealth and economic expansion. It might surprise some to learn that for many municipalities...
CNN.com - Top Stories
Response: Video shows helicopter take at least one 30 minutes ago
At least one boy rescued from a cave in Thailand has been transferred to the hospital via helicopter, according to Spring News.
Obstacles: A rescue mission like no other an hour ago
At least three boys who have been trapped inside a Thai cave for 15 days appear to have been rescued, as authorities race against time to free the remaining boys and their soccer coach...
memeorandum
Bookstore owner calls police after customer confronted Steve Bannon (Morgan Gstalter/The Hill) 4 minutes ago
Morgan Gstalter / The Hill: Bookstore owner calls police after customer confronted Steve Bannon — A Richmond, Va., bookstore owner said he called the police on Saturday after...
Inside Pompeo's Fraught North Korea Trip (Nick Wadhams/Bloomberg) 4 minutes ago
Nick Wadhams / Bloomberg: Inside Pompeo's Fraught North Korea Trip — Secretary of state struggled for clarity on visit's schedule — Regime issued harsh statement after...
When they lose, Democrats just want to change the rules (Jenna Ellis/Washington Examiner) 19 minutes ago
Jenna Ellis / Washington Examiner: When they lose, Democrats just want to change the rules — As liberal fury over Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement continues to escalate...
The Register
Snooping passwords from literally hot keys, China's AK-47 laser, malware, and more a day ago
Your two-minute guide to the week's infosec bits Roundup The week surrounding America's "Huzzah, we kicked out the Brits, and will now spell color any way we like" Day, on July 4, is...
AI bots suck at marking written essays, not too shabby at old Atari games, and more... a day ago
The week in AI Roundup Hello, here's a quick roundup of some announcements from the world of AI this week.…
OK, so they sometimes push out insecure stuff, but software devs need our love and respect a day ago
So sayeth OWASP chairman Martin Knobloch AppSec EU Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) chairman Martin Knobloch wants security people and businesses to give developers...
BBC News - Technology
Exoskeleton that allows humans to work and play for longer 14 hours ago
The technology to give people superhuman powers is being developed, but is it the right thing to do?
Banks told to reveal tech meltdown plans 2 days ago
They must show how they would cope with a cyber-attack or tech failure, following problems at TSB.
Coder charged over stolen surveillance tools 2 days ago
The alleged thief tried to sell the code on the dark web and asked for $50m, say prosecutors.
Further
The Intrepid Therese Patricia Okoumou: I Went As High As I Could 3 days ago
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Trump Loves the Flag. Dead Journalists, Not So Much 6 days ago
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
ForceChange
End the Leather Industry’s Destructive Pollution of Drinking Water 2 days ago
More than 180,000 people are facing poisoned water due to dangerous tanneries. Sign the petition to demand that the government protect its citizens by ending this pollution...
Protect Equality in Higher Education: Support Inclusive Admissions Policies 2 days ago
With a Supreme Court vacancy in play, the Trump administration now seems poised to go after another important precedent: affirmative action. Echoing Attorney General Jeff Sessions’...
Demand Poland Protect Its Threatened Species From Extinction 2 days ago
Poland’s environment minister has said he is in favor of reducing the number of protected species in his country due to the fact that some animals, including bison and elk, can damage...
News24 Top Stories
News24.com | Four boys rescued from Thai cave 36 minutes ago
Four boys among a group of 13 trapped in a flooded Thai cave reached the rescue base camp inside the complex on Sunday and will walk out soon, the country's defence ministry spokesman...
News24.com | Big bucks for Cyril’s flights 6 hours ago
The undertaking by SAA to provide aircraft for President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy, David Mabuza, is costing the air force a fortune.
News24.com | Duduzane Zuma to be charged with corruption 6 hours ago
Duduzane Zuma is set to appear in court on Monday on corruption charges for his role in trying to bribe Mcebisi Jonas.
Science: Current Issue
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Bananas may be at risk of going extinct 8 hours ago
A particularly virulent disease is threatening to completely wipe out one of the world's favorite fruits. With their appealing sweet taste and distinc...
Russia warns of deadly mutant space bacteria a day ago
Bacteria that mutate during a trip in to space could become a threat to life on Earth, scientists claim. Extraterrestrial organisms may not be the onl...
Man claims to have discovered 'time warp' a day ago
Paranormal investigator Joshua Warren claims to have found evidence of the anomaly to the north of Las Vegas. Warren, who starred in the Travel Channe...
American Water Intelligence Project Tracker
Network Front | The Guardian
Thailand cave rescue: navy Seals confirm four boys have been rescued – live 3 minutes ago
Governor says ‘today is the peak of our readiness’ as 18 divers enter cave in an attempt to bring the trapped boys outFull report: rescue operation could take days 2.52pm BST The...
Gove urges Tory MPs to back May's Brexit plan as backlash builds 3 hours ago
Leading cabinet Brexiter says proposal agreed at Chequers is not ideal but calls for unityMichael Gove has urged Eurosceptic Conservative MPs to rally behind Theresa May as she prepares...
Gareth Southgate’s science rockets England towards the moon | Barney Ronay 19 hours ago
As England reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1990, take a breath to drink it all in and savour the momentThe red and white train just keeps rolling along. In the city where...
SPACE.com
China Reveals Details for Super-Heavy-Lift Long March 9 and Reusable Long March 8 Rockets an hour ago
A senior designer with the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology has presented updated details for an upcoming series of new rockets to expand China's launch capabilities...
How Stratospheric Life Is Teaching Us About the Possibility of Extreme Life on Other Worlds 2 hours ago
The presence of microbial life in Earth's stratosphere is not only opening up a new arena in which to study extremophiles but is also increasing the range of possible environments...
See Venus Rendezvous with the Moon and Regulus This Week 3 hours ago
During the next week, Venus, the most brilliant planet, will rendezvous with two bright objects. First, on the evening of Monday, July 9, it will slide past one of the 21 brightest stars...
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4 boys of 13 trapped in northern Thai cave extracted 31 minutes ago
Four boys emerged from the cave in northern Thailand where 12 young footballers and their coach had been trapped for more than two weeks.
Google Cloud Platform Blog
Five can’t-miss application development sessions at Google Cloud Next ‘18 2 days ago
Google Cloud Next ‘18 will be a developer’s paradise, with bootcamps, hands-on labs, and yes, breakout sessions—more than 60 dedicated to app dev in some form or another. And...
Introducing Endpoint Verification: visibility into the desktops accessing your enterprise applications 5 days ago
By Dan Montgomery, Engineering Program Manager and Gustavo Sacomoto, Software Engineer While corporate devices are the key to employee productivity, they can also be the weak link...
Last month today: GCP in June 6 days ago
In June, we had a lot to discuss about getting the most out of the cloud for your business, from speeding up web traffic to running fully managed apps easily. Here’s a quick look at some...
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CBC | Top Stories News
First members of Thai soccer team freed from flooded cave, reports say 10 hours ago
Six boys have exited a flooded cave in northern Thailand where they have been trapped for more than two weeks, a senior member of rescue operation's medical team told Reuters on Sunday...
Lynchings sparked by WhatsApp child-kidnap rumours sweep across India 6 hours ago
WhatsApp is introducing new features to curb the spread of rumours, fake messages and doctored videos after an urgent call for action by the Indian government. A video claiming that...
Canadian researchers invent plastic patch that detects deadly E. coli bacteria 6 hours ago
A team of researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., has developed a thin, plastic patch that changes colour under ultraviolet light when it come into contact with meat...
All Things Considered : NPR
World Cup: England, Croatia Enter Semifinals 16 hours ago
Michel Martin speaks to one of the Men in Blazers podcasters, Roger Bennett, about what to expect in the World Cup semifinals.
EPA Interim Head Andrew Wheeler's Approach To Environmental Policy 16 hours ago
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with energy lobbyist and media strategist Frank Maisano about former Senate staffer and oil lobbyist Andrew Wheeler, who was just named acting EPA administrator...
Heavy Rain Forecast Pressures Thailand Cave Rescue 16 hours ago
More heavy rains are expected in Thailand, possibly forcing the hand of rescuers trying to free 12 boys and their soccer coach who are trapped in a flooded cave...
Ireland: BreakingNews.ie
Petrol bombs thrown at police in Derry in an hour
As police were deployed, 30 petrol bombs were thrown at officers.
Gardaà appeal for help in tracing missing Dublin woman in 41 minutes
Gardaà are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 29-year-old Rachel Garland.
Tributes paid to motorcyclist William Dunlop as Skerries 100 race goes ahead in 15 minutes
The Skerries 100 road race went ahead today following the death of a motorcyclist during practice yesterday.
Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
Six Thai schoolboys rescued from flooded cave 33 minutes ago
Thai authorities on Sunday said they plan to evacuate an area around a cave in northern Thailand where a dozen boys and their soccer coach have been trapped so that a "rescue operation"...
Nine police killed in attack in western Tunisia - state news agency 2 hours ago
TUNIS: Nine members of Tunisia's security forces were killed on Sunday in an attack in the west of the country, close to the border with Algeria, state news agency TAP reported. The...
Pompeo urges North Korea's Kim to follow Vietnam's example an hour ago
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday urged North Korea to follow the example of Vietnam, saying President Donald Trump believed Pyongyang could replicate Hanoi's path to...
WhoWhatWhy
Has the Right-Wing Spin Machine Met Its Match? 3 hours ago
Right-wing spinmeisters like Sean Hannity are using Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a tool to scare their audiences. They should be afraid of her — but for different reasons. The post...
Noise Isn’t Just Annoying — It Can Kill a day ago
Scientists say noise pollution is bad for our health. Time to make that move to the quiet countryside? The post Noise Isn’t Just Annoying — It Can Kill appeared first on WhoWhatWhy...
Science@NASA Headline News
What's Up in the Solar System - July 2018 2 days ago
July's night skies feature Mars opposition on the 27th, when Mars, Earth, and the Sun all line up, and Mars' closest approach to Earth since 2003 on the 31st. That means great Mars viewing...
NASA Invites Media to Visit with Spacecraft That Will “Touch” Sun 3 days ago
Portal origin URL: NASA Invites Media to Visit with Spacecraft That Will “Touch” SunPortal origin nid: 427556Published: Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 16:37Featured (stick...
Cutting-Edge Heat Shield Installed on NASA’s Parker Solar Probe 3 days ago
Portal origin URL: Cutting-Edge Heat Shield Installed on NASA’s Parker Solar ProbePortal origin nid: 427500Published: Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 11:00Featured (stick...
How to of the Day
How to Make a Milkshake 6 hours ago
A milkshake is a rich, creamy ice cream treat that pairs perfectly with a burger or fries, or can be enjoyed as a cool dessert on its own. This article will teach you to make an amazing basic...
How to Use a Gas Stove 14 hours ago
Gas stoves are valued for their quick heating response and simple temperature adjustment. If you've never used a gas stove, however, you may feel a little confused when first operating...
How to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike a day ago
Learning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage for children around the world, as it is for the parents or other adults who teach them. While you may have learned by adding training wheels...
LobeLog
Pakistan’s Financial Crisis Puts China’s Belt and Road On The Spot an hour ago
by James M. Dorsey Increased Pakistani dependence on China to help it avert resorting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to avoid a financial and economic crisis spotlights...
Reporting Hate Crimes: The Arab American Experience a day ago
by James J. Zogby Next week, the Arab American Institute Foundation will release a comprehensive study on anti-Arab hate crimes in the US. The result of eight months of work, “Underreported...
The Politics Behind the Sabotage of the Iran Deal in Europe 2 days ago
by Eldar Mamedov As the EU scrambles to offer a viable package of economic incentives to convince Iran to stay in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) after the US withdrawal...
Democracy Now!
Future of Affirmative Action in Jeopardy with New DOJ Order & Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy 2 days ago
The Trump administration is ending Obama-era policies calling on schools and universities to consider race as a factor in admissions, in the latest blow to affirmative action programs...
New EPA Chief Andrew Wheeler, Former Coal Lobbyist, Aims to Continue to Dismantle EPA from Inside 2 days ago
Following Scott Pruitt's resignation, EPA Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler will become the agency's acting administrator. Wheeler is a former lobbyist for Murray Energy...
Meet the Mother Who Confronted Scott Pruitt & Urged Him to Resign—Three Days Later, He Did 2 days ago
On Monday, Scott Pruitt fled a restaurant in Washington after he was confronted during lunch by a mother and teacher named Kristin Mink. Mink was holding her 2-year-old son when she...
News : NPR
Deepening Drought In Western U.S. Costs Ranchers Money And Heartache an hour ago
Because his profits are tied to rain and snow, one Oregon rancher will have to pay thousands to haul water and grass to his cattle in the mountains. And the land just continues to become...
GOP Enthusiasm Fueled By Trump Could Undercut Democrats' Midterm Hopes 3 hours ago
Interviews with more than 50 Republican voters in various states found many parts of the GOP coalition are feeling well-served and ready to defy Trump critics by showing up to vote...
The Joyful Cities Of Bodys Isek Kingelez 3 hours ago
Using everything from soda cans to matchboxes, the Congolese artist crafted utopian dioramas, now on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City...
WebMD Health
Focus on Partnership Drives Most Egg Freezing 2 days ago
Most women who freeze their eggs do so because they're looking for a stable relationship, not because they're focusing on career, a new study finds.
Kids of Gay Parents Don't Struggle More Socially 2 days ago
Children of same-sex parents had fewer reported difficulties than children of different-sex parents, but scores were in the normal range for both groups, according to a new report...
Banned from Soap, Is Triclosan in Your Toothpaste? 2 days ago
Triclosan, an antibacterial and antimicrobial chemical, has been used in personal care products and as a pesticide for decades. Scientists in recent years have stepped up their...
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