Friday, October 25, 2019

25 October - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM News


  The Hayride



  • At National Review, there is a piece by Kevin Williamson today which is worthy of discussion – which is not to say it’s particularly prescient, or altogether accurate in its premise...

  • Probe Into Mueller Investigation Origins Turns Criminal

    5 hours ago
  • Earlier this year we informed our readers about Attorney General William Barr appointing U.S. Attorney John Durham to investigate the origins of the “Russian collusion” probe...

  • PERRICONE: Did Somebody Say Something About Lynching?

    5 hours ago

    • “Lynching is a premeditated extrajudicial killing by a group. It is most often used to characterize informal public executions by a mob in order to punish an alleged transgressor...

      Lifehacker



  • AmazonBasics Reusable Cable Zip Ties - 8-Inch, 50-Pack | $5 | AmazonRead more...

  • Use the Pixel 4's 'Live Caption' Feature to Transcribe Muted Videos

    24 minutes ago
  • One of the coolest parts of Google’s Pixel 4 is its AI-assisted Live Caption feature, which allows your smartphone to automatically caption any audio being played in your apps...

  • Watch These Horror Movies if You Hate Gore

    34 minutes ago

    • If you’re the kind of person who gets squeamish at the sight of blood, you might think that horror movies aren’t for you—but you should know that the genre isn’t all gore and...

    Pesticide Action Network



  • Hektor Calderon-Victoria is PAN’s farmer justice fellow. For the past nine months has been working with the California Farmer Justice Collaborative, connecting with and sharing...

  • An end in sight for chlorpyrifos

    8 days ago
  • Last week, California got great news from the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) — use of the brain-harming pesticide chlorpyrifos will be forbidden in California...

  • A Brazilian agroecology training center is a target for eviction

    9 days ago

    • While images of the devastating fires in the Amazon circulate the globe, an influential agroecology training center is being targeted for closure by Brazil’s new federal government...

      USATODAY - News Top Stories



  • Cummings died last week at age 68 due to complications related to longstanding health issues.     

  • Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos drops to world’s second richest person, Bill Gates reclaims spot

    an hour ago
  • Amazon's stock price drop has cost CEO Jeff Bezos his spot atop the list of the world's richest people. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reclaimed it.      ...

  • Kellyanne Conway defends her comments in viral phone interview: 'Exactly none of it is anyone's business'

    6 hours ago

    • White House counselor Kellyanne Conway stood by her statements during a phone conversation with a Washington Examiner reporter that went viral.       ...

      World news | The Guardian



  • 39 people found dead in refrigerated lorry in Essex were initially believed to be ChineseDistraught Vietnamese families were seeking information about their missing loved ones...

  • Saudi Arabia brokers deal between warring sides in south Yemen

    5 hours ago
  • Agreement on forming government paves way for wider talks to end five-year warA Saudi-brokered agreement has been reached between the warring sides in the south of Yemen, paving...

  • MPs plan to defy Boris Johnson by forcing Brexit votes

    2 hours ago

    • Supporters of a second referendum may try to seize control of timetable next weekRebel MPs are exploring ways to seize control of the agenda from Boris Johnson by allowing parliament...

      Techdirt.



  • I've mentioned in the past that, from Techdirt's earliest posts, one key topic is how you handle "jurisdiction" on the internet, since the internet is global, and laws don't always...

  • Daily Deal: The Ultimate Adobe CC Training Bundle

    2 hours ago
  • The Ultimate Adobe CC Training Bundle has 12 courses covering the most popular apps in Adobe's Creative Cloud. The courses cover everything from Photoshop and After Effects to Illustrator...

  • Google And Facebook Didn't Kill Newspapers: The Internet Did

    4 hours ago

    • There is an infamous chart in media circles. It shows newspaper advertising revenue steadily rising until about the year 2000. A few years later, it drops off a cliff. Superimposed...

      BBC News - Home



  • At least three of the 39 people found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex may have been from Vietnam.

  • Essex lorry deaths: What we know

    5 hours ago
  • The 39 bodies were found in a lorry trailer in eastern England on 23 October.

  • Russian soldier shoots dead eight fellow servicemen

    5 hours ago

    • The soldier on a military base in Russia's Far East may have had a nervous breakdown, officials say.


      memeorandum




  • Marisa Fernandez / Axios: U.S. annual budget deficit widens to $984 billion, hitting 7-year high  —  The U.S. government is reporting a 26% increase from the 2018 budget deficit...

  • As Impeachment Heats Up, a Trump Family Anniversary Party for Jared and Ivanka at Camp David (Emily Jane Fox/Vanity Fair)

    14 minutes ago
  • Emily Jane Fox / Vanity Fair: As Impeachment Heats Up, a Trump Family Anniversary Party for Jared and Ivanka at Camp David  —  It's no Bedminster—Trump called it “very rustic”—but...

  • Q&A: Explaining the fast-moving impeachment inquiry (Mary Clare Jalonick/Associated Press)

    19 minutes ago

    • Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press: Q&A: Explaining the fast-moving impeachment inquiry  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrat-led impeachment investigation is only...


      The Register




  • Info on millions of accounts just out sitting there in the open Adobe has pulled offline a public-facing poorly secured Elasticsearch database containing information on 7.5 million...

  • Optional (un)chained melodies for those who like their TypeScript to be more assertive in 3.7

    an hour ago
  • Release Candidate drops just in time for Microsoft's Ignite As its Florida Ignite shindig looms large, Microsoft has settled on a Release Candidate for TypeScript 3.7 ahead of an...

  • Uncle Sam demands summary judgement on Snowden memoir: We're not saying it's true, but no one should read it

    2 hours ago

    • We really needed to take a look before you published The US government has gone back to court in a bid to get a summary judgement against whistleblower Edward Snowden and Macmillan –...


      BBC News - Technology




  • The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles.

  • Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner

    21 hours ago
  • Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones.

  • Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

    12 hours ago

    • The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025.


      Further




  • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

  • When the Clowns Stormed the Circus, Brought Their (Illegal) Phones and Ordered Pizza To Save the Republic

    2 days ago
  • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

  • What We Do With Our History: After Vandalism and Shootings, Emmett Till Gets A New Memorial - Bulletproof

    4 days ago

    • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer


    ForceChange




  • Africa’s Lake Chad could soon disappear, taking with it desperately needed food and water. Demand a plan of action that will rescue this drought reliever from its own deadly drought...

  • Protect Human Rights in Tunisia

    17 hours ago
  • With a new president in power, millions of Tunisians hope that their human rights can be restored. Sign the petition to add your voice to their fight.

  • Protect The Iconic Joshua Tree from Extinction

    17 hours ago

    • One of the most symbolic desert plant species may become extinct in only 50 years. Sign the petition to demand action to protect the Joshua tree.


      Science: Current Issue





  • News at a glance

    a day ago

  • Obscure Cold War nerve agents set to be banned

    a day ago



    •   Unexplained Mysteries




  • One scientist has proposed a possible new explanation for why we have yet to encounter intelligent alien life. The question of whether we are alone in...

  • Witches set to cast 'binding spell' on Trump

    8 hours ago
  • Thousands of witchcraft practitioners are planning to cast a spell on US President Donald Trump later today. Taking full advantage of the Halloween se...

  • Mystery lights filmed hovering over Las Vegas

    13 hours ago

    • A young YouTuber recently captured footage of a row of anomalous lights hovering over Nevada's largest city. Uploaded on October 22nd by 'Dean Siblang...


      Network Front | The Guardian




  • 39 people found dead in refrigerated lorry in Essex were initially believed to be ChineseDistraught Vietnamese families were seeking information about their missing loved ones...

  • Irish musicians tell of anger at being called 'minor gangsters' by Rory Stewart

    3 hours ago
  • Hare Squead rappers accuse politician of racism and ‘trying to take advantage of black boys’Rory Stewart declared his desire to walk through every borough of London with a spring...

  • MPs plan to defy Boris Johnson by forcing Brexit votes

    2 hours ago

    • Supporters of a second referendum may try to seize control of timetable next weekRebel MPs are exploring ways to seize control of the agenda from Boris Johnson by allowing parliament...


      SPACE.com




  • The new moon occurs on Sunday (Oct. 27) at 11:36 p.m. EDT (0326 GMT on Oct. 28).

  • BepiColombo Spacecraft Documents 1st Year in Space with Selfies

    an hour ago
  • The BepiColombo spacecraft is en route to Mercury and has snapped several selfies to document its travel over the last year.

  • Mars 2020 Rover Sheds Its Skin and Stands on Its Own for First Time

    an hour ago

    • NASA's Mars 2020 rover has shed its skin and gained a new arm, and it's now standing on its own six wheels, closer to ready for the Red Planet.


      Trend.Az - All news




  • NASA will send a golf cart-sized robot to the moon in 2022 to search for deposits of water below the surface, an effort to evaluate the vital resource ahead of a planned human return to...

  • At least 27 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq

    an hour ago
  • At least 25 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption...

  • UN says heavy flooding affects 908,000 South Sudanese

    an hour ago

    • At least 908,000 people including internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees and host communities have been either displaced or affected by flooding due to seasonal heavy rains...


      Science This Week in Science TOC RSS Feed





  • Alternative influenza target

    a day ago

  • Measuring street protest events

    a day ago





      All Things Considered : NPR





  • The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman for inappropriate comments directed at a group of female reporters.

  • Where The Investigation Into 2 Associates Of Trump's Personal Lawyer Goes Next

    20 hours ago
  • Two associates of President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani are being charged with federal election violations. Former federal prosecutor Danya Perry talks with NPR's Ari...

  • Lakou Mizik Explores Haiti's Centuries-Old Connections With New Orleans In 2nd Album

    a day ago

    • Haitian band Lakou Mizik is out with its second album — a dazzling set of collaborations with New Orleans musicians, celebrating the close musical and cultural ties between the...



      Ireland: BreakingNews.ie





  • Detectives investigating the deaths of 39 migrants found inside a lorry in Essex have made a fourth arrest, detaining a man at Stansted Airport.

  • Court rules convicted drug dealer bought Cheltenham-winning horse with proceeds of crime

    11 minutes ago
  • The High Court has ruled that a convicted drug dealer bought 90% of the Cheltenham-winning horse Labaik with the proceeds of crime.

  • Arlene Foster interview: The DUP leader on abortion, Brexit and a possible UK General Election

    41 minutes ago

    • "I don’t regret the party’s position on Brexit, we campaigned for Brexit, we believed in Brexit"



      Science@NASA Headline News





  • Blizzards, narwhals and sneaky polar bears are all part of a day’s work for Kristin Laidre, a marine biologist funded by NASA’s Applied Sciences Ecological Forecasting Program...

  • Stars Pollute, but Galaxies Recycle

    6 hours ago
  • Portal origin URL: Stars Pollute, but Galaxies RecyclePortal origin nid: 454132Published: Friday, October 25, 2019 - 10:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text...

  • Exploring the Presence of Water on the Moon

    a day ago

    • Video Length: 4:01The presence of water on the Moon opens up many exciting possibilities for future exploration and just as many questions about that water’s origins. Read this...



      How to of the Day





  • Need to make a fussy baby feel cozy and safe? Swaddling is an age-old tradition that mimics the conditions of the womb, and all you need is a blanket and some clever folding. Your baby...

  • How to Make a Butterfly Costume

    12 hours ago
  • A butterfly is a cute, pretty costume for people of all ages. Choose any fabric to make butterfly wings, decorate them how you want them to look, and then attach them to a garment, such...

  • How to Check the Total Views of a YouTube Channel

    20 hours ago

    • Whether you run your own YouTube channel or are interested in someone else's channel, you might want to find out the number of channel views. You can check a YouTube channel's total...



      LobeLog





  • By Helena Cobban The United Nations’ Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, recently expressed confidence that the Syrian Constitutional Committee (SCC), a key gathering of...

  • Radical Reform or Total Chaos for Lebanon?

    24 minutes ago
  • By Nabeel Khoury Lebanese of all sectarian, political, and regional affiliations took to the streets starting on October 17 to protest rampant corruption and the collapse of...

  • The Sochi Agreement And Its Implications

    4 hours ago

    • By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi On October 22, coinciding with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s stinging criticism of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “thief” who...



      Democracy Now!





  • In a _Democracy Now!_ special report, we look at the rise in homelessness in many major cities across the United States. California has become the poster-child for this economic and...

  • Rashida Tlaib to Mark Zuckerberg: Why Haven't You Stopped Hate Groups From Organizing on Facebook?

    7 hours ago
  • We feature more highlights from the five-hour grilling of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week on Capitol Hill, where Michigan Congressmember Rashida Tlaib said she feared that...

  • “You Won't Take Down Lies or You Will?”: AOC Grills Facebook’s Zuckerberg on Lies in Political Ads

    8 hours ago

    • This week, as Facebook said it will not fact check political ads or hold politicians to its usual content standards, the social media giant's CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled for more...



      News : NPR





  • In Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire has engulfed 22,000 acres. And in Los Angeles County, a fire that spans nearly 4,300 acres threatens homes in Santa Clarita...

  • Maria Butina, Convicted Russian Operative, Is Released From Federal Prison

    3 hours ago
  • Butina cultivated connections with prominent U.S. conservatives. She pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as a clandestine foreign agent. Now she's expected to be deported back...

  • Where There's A Wine, There's A Way

    3 hours ago

    • A Florida company has found a way to sidestep the Trump administration's new, 25% tariffs on French wine. The company is importing bulk wine by the truckload tariff-free and bottling...



    WebMD Health





  • Each year, more than 300,000 people in the United States aged 65 or older are hospitalized for a broken hip, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

  • One-Third of Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School

    a few seconds ago
  • High schoolers should get between eight and 10 hours a night, while kids aged 6 to 12 should clock in between nine and 12 hours of shut-eye nightly, according to the American Academy...

  • Most Popular BP Drugs Might Not Be the Best

    an hour ago

    • Crunching the numbers, the Columbia team calculated that about 3,100 major cardiovascular events among the patients who first took ACE inhibitors could have been prevented if they'd...
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