Tuesday, August 04, 2020

4 August - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM News


  • Liberal mayors Sylvester Turner of Houston and Steve Adler of Austin each doubled down on their wear-a-mask orders. Adler extended his order and associated $2,000 non-compliance...

  • Austin: Gut Police Department; Build 3 New Train Routes, Subway Tunnel for $7B

    4 hours ago
  • It was a long time coming, but last week made it official: The City of Austin will move forward with renewed plans to build a downtown subway tunnel, three additional light rail lines...

  • Report: US manufacturing shows improvement in July

    5 hours ago

    • Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy notching a third consecutive month of growth, according to a new report published...

      Lifehacker



  • Google finally announced the long-rumored (and often-leaked) Pixel 4a smartphone Monday. While the new mid-range handset shared the stage with its more powerful Pixel 5 and Pixel...

  • Say "Alexa, Turn off the Lights" With a Smart Plug 2-Pack for $24

    9 hours ago
  • Gabba Goods Smart Plugs (2-Pack) | $24 | MorningSaveRead more...

  • It’s Time for a Mid-Year Tax Withholding Checkup

    an hour ago

    • Few things are worse than an unexpected tax bill. If you’re still reeling from a recent tax surprise—or if the upheaval of the past few months has changed your personal circumstances—it...

    Pesticide Action Network



  • On the aftermath of a devastating pesticide drift incident at an Iowa farm. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

  • U.S. pressures UK to weaken food safety standards

    5 days ago
  • As the UK enters Brexit, the U.S. pressures the nation to weaken its standards on pesticide residues. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

  • The anniversary we did not want

    12 days ago

    • Our farm will soon observe an anniversary that we would rather not think about. On July 27, 2012, a spray plane applied a mix of three pesticides to a field adjacent to our vegetable and...

      BBC News - Home



  • The explosion has caused widespread damage, with hospitals struggling to treat all the casualties.

  • Spain puzzles over ex-King Juan Carlos's whereabouts

    6 hours ago
  • Embattled ex-King Juan Carlos left weeks after he was linked to a probe into alleged corruption.

  • TikTok founder defends potential Microsoft sale

    5 hours ago

    • President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US.



      memeorandum




  • James Queally / Los Angeles Times: L.A. County D.A. Jackie Lacey's husband charged with assault in gun-waving incident  —  The husband of Los Angeles County Dist.  Atty. Jackie...

  • Contingency Planning for Presidential Interference with the Election (Robert S. Taylor/Lawfare)

    20 minutes ago
  • Robert S. Taylor / Lawfare: Contingency Planning for Presidential Interference with the Election  —  One of the great strengths of the U.S. military is its planning, encompassing...

  • Former Colombian President Uribe says high court orders his detention (Julia Symmes Cobb/Reuters)

    30 minutes ago

    • Julia Symmes Cobb / Reuters: Former Colombian President Uribe says high court orders his detention  —  BOGOTA (Reuters) - Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said on Tuesday...


      The Register




  • Qualcomm bugs among the worst – including a critical hole in wireless networking Google has emitted the August edition of its Android software security updates.…...

  • European Commission: Full-scale probe launched into data-slurping potential of Google's $2.1bn Fitbit buy

    3 hours ago
  • 'New investigation casts fresh uncertainty over the deal,' says analyst The European Commission has pulled out its microscope to perform a full-blown inspection - under EU Merger...

  • They say the tooth will set you free... so Brit dentist trade union tells members: 'Bad news – we've been hacked'

    4 hours ago

    • Bank account numbers and sort codes may have been accessed by intruders Hackers who accessed the servers of the British Dental Association (BDA) may have made off with members' bank...


      BBC News - Technology




  • The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover.

  • British Dental Association members targeted by hackers

    8 hours ago
  • The British Dental Association warns members' bank details and patient case notes could be compromised.

  • Home Office drops 'racist' algorithm from visa decisions

    9 hours ago

    • After a legal challenge to the automatic algorithm, the UK will "redesign" its visa process.


      Further




  • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

  • Fun With Numbers

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

  • To Walk With the Wind

    5 days ago

    • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer


    ForceChange




  • The Department of Homeland Security has been terrorizing protesters in several big cities, inciting violence and making arrests without probable cause. Yet while the U.S. Postal...

  • Keep Endangered Species From Extinction by Protecting Their Habitats

    a day ago
  • Countless endangered species face extinction due to a change in the federal definition of the term "critical habitat." Demand that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service step in to prevent...

  • Success: Federal Troops Leave Portland

    a day ago

    • Violent federal forces were removed from Portland, with conditions. While the fight to protect free speech is not over yet, it’s a victory for the safety of protesters in Portland...


      Unexplained Mysteries




  • Newly declassified CIA documents have revealed details of a secretive Cold War spy drone that looked like a bird. Known as Project Aquiline, the unusu...

  • 'Aliens built the pyramids', Tweets Elon Musk

    13 hours ago
  • The SpaceX CEO sparked controversy and debate recently after posting up a rather unusual Tweet. Musk is certainly no stranger to posting up questionab...

  • Rhode Island checks signed by Mickey Mouse

    a day ago

    • Dozens of residents received tax refund checks signed by the fictional anthropomorphic mouse and his creator. When tax refund recipients in Rhode Isla...



      All Things Considered : NPR





  • NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak about a new bill to expand mail-in voting during times of emergency that he signed Tuesday.

  • Michigan Vs. New York: How 2 States Are Handling The Coronavirus After The Lockdown

    43 minutes ago
  • Michigan and New York successfully drove coronavirus case numbers down in the spring. New York is keeping the curve flat, but Michigan isn't. NPR looks at leadership differences...

  • FDA Approves A Nasal Spray To Treat Patients Who Are Suicidal

    43 minutes ago

    • The Food and Drug Administration has approved a fast-acting nasal spray to treat suicidal patients. The spray contains a chemical cousin of the anesthetic and party drug ketamine...



      Ireland: BreakingNews.ie





  • Mr Hume’s body has arrived at St Eugene’s Cathedral in his native Derry.

  • GPs received €580m for treating medical card patients last year

    10 minutes ago
  • Details released under the Freedom of Information Act show 650 practices received over €300,000 under the scheme.

  • Former UTV presenter dies after car enters water in Co Down

    3 hours ago

    • The incident happened at the harbour in Strangford on Tuesday morning.



      Science@NASA Headline News





  • PROJECT Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP) SNAPSHOT HARP aims to help identify air pollution, aerosols and clouds. The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter’s measurements...

  • Rocket Sees Curling Waves Above Alaskan Sky

    6 hours ago
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  • Pulsing Stars Distribute Key Ingredient for Life

    a day ago

    • Portal origin URL: Pulsing Stars Distribute Key Ingredient for Life Portal origin nid: 463328Published: Monday, August 3, 2020 - 18:29Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal...



      How to of the Day





  • Aphids, also known as tree lice, are tiny little insects that can wreak havoc on your plants. If left unchecked, they can destroy entire gardens. Although insecticides will effectively...

  • How to Store Cut Ginger

    13 hours ago
  • Ginger is an essential ingredient in many different Asian and Thai recipes, including soups, curries, and marinades; it’s also often used to make delicious baked goods, like ginger...

  • How to Steam Broccoli Without a Steamer

    21 hours ago

    • Steaming broccoli instead of boiling it retains more of the vegetable’s nutrients and natural flavors. Kids are also more likely to eat crisp-tender, bright green steamed broccoli...



      Democracy Now!





  • In Arizona, heavily armed Border Patrol officers raided the medical camp of humanitarian group No More Deaths and detained 30 migrants whose whereabouts are now unknown. It was the...

  • "It's Basically a Death Sentence": Hunger Strikers Demand Release as Virus Surges in ICE Jails

    8 hours ago
  • People being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement jails are holding work strikes and hunger strikes over the lack of access to personal protective equipment or quality medical...

  • "Release Them All": Calls Grow to Stop Jailing Immigrants as Transfers & Deportations Spread COVID

    8 hours ago

    • The U.S. government continues to hold tens of thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants in detention centers and jails, ignoring the advice of medical experts as the coronavirus...



      News : NPR





  • The tennis star had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's meet, which would have tied him for most wins in that category.

  • As COVID Numbers Improve, Florida Considers Nursing Home Visits

    an hour ago
  • As Florida's coronavirus cases begin to flatten, state officials are considering a plan to allow people to visit family members in nursing homes.

  • Trump Criticizes Late Rep. John Lewis For Not Attending Inauguration

    2 hours ago

    • When asked in an interview whether he found the late civil rights icon impressive, Trump claimed to have done more for Black Americans than anybody else...



    WebMD Health





  • The U.S. has now reported more than 4 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

  • Even With PPE, Frontline Workers Face COVID Risk

    a day ago
  • Paramedics, who are often the first to see sick patients, are at far greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19 than others, the researchers said.

  • Many Americans Pause Social Media as Tensions Rise

    a day ago

    • The national survey by Ohio State Wexner Medical Center of 2,000 people found that 56% changed their social media habits because of tensions brought on by current U.S. events...
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