10 December - iG Tab - 6 - MSM

 

Lifehacker

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  How to Get Rid of a Bunch of Jerk Pigeons

  Pigeons are pests. There are reasons city-dwellers call them “rats with wings”: They multiply quickly—reproducing over the course of just a few weeks—and drive away other bird species. Their droppings are gross, and they can carry...

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  All the Ways You're Being Rude on Dating Apps Without Realizing It

  Within every dating app’s direct messages is a delicate dance. You want to be forward without coming on too strong. You want to play it cool without losing someone’s interest. You want to be flirty without scaring someone off.Read more...

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  Always Label Your Leftovers, And Other Ways to Stop Your Family From Wasting Them

  If you’re like me, remembering to eat your leftovers is a losing game. Every week, I diligently scoop uneaten tilapia, sweet potatoes, pasta, meatballs—hell, even a half-eaten avocado—into airtight Tupperware containers. And every...

  7 hours ago

Pesticide Action Network

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  Remembering David Chatfield

  It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that PAN Board member David Chatfield passed away on Saturday, December 4. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

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  Meet PANAP’s Ilang-Ilang Quijano!

  We recently chatted with PAN Asia Pacific’s communications officer Ilang-Ilang Quijano, based in Manila, Philippines, to learn more about her background, current work, and vision for the future of food and farming. Enjoy! How long have...

  8 days ago

BBC News - Home

• Late goals give Brentford dramatic comeback win over Watford

  Brentford score two goals in the final 10 minutes to come from behind and deny Watford victory at the Community Stadium.

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• Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutors rest their case

  Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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• Omicron: Three vaccine doses key for protection against variant

  UK scientists say two doses of a Covid vaccine are not enough to stop you catching the Omicron variant.

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The Register

• CentOS Stream 9: Understanding the new Red Hat OS release for non-Red-Hat-type people

  El Reg maps the tributaries Red Hat has released CentOS Stream 9, the first major version since the company badly shook its community by announcing it was ending traditional CentOS a year ago.…

  4 hours ago

• Nvidia CEO Huang jointly files patent for software tech in the metaverse

  The boss isn't too busy to be named Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang continues inventing, as if his role in the rise of GPUs wasn't enough.…

  4 hours ago

• What if we said you could turn any disk into a multi-boot OS installer for free without touching a single config file?

  Introducing Ventoy Friday FOSS Fest Ventoy is a free tool that turns any USB key into a multi-boot wonder.…

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BBC News - Technology

• Microsoft Teams bug blocked Android emergency call

  A user whose grandmother was having a suspected stroke was unable to make a call to 911.

  11 hours ago

• Google issues warning to location-sharing apps

  Apps could be dropped from Play store if developers are not clear about how personal data is shared.

  13 hours ago

• Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds

  After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected digital worlds goes live.

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Further

• At Gitmo, A Soul-Crushing Parade of Horribles

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• But It Adds Up To Freedom

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• The Country's "True People" - AKA Fascists - March in D.C. To Reclaim America, Also Find Their Ride Home

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ForceChange

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  End the Failed, Racist Mass Incarceration System

  The U.S. imprisons more people than any other country in the world. This is due to racist policies that primarily affect Black and brown citizens. Sign the petition to end mass incarceration in America...

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  Stop Shielding Big Polluters From Liability

  Lawyers are actively contributing to the climate crisis by helping powerful corporations get away with environmental murder. Demand one of the worst offenders bought and paid for by fossil fuel special interests turn a new page in their legal...

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  Children Allegedly Forced to Make Chocolate in Dangerous Conditions Deserve Justice

  Major chocolate companies like Hershey’s reportedly continue to use exploitative child labor. These children are apparently forced to work in awful conditions for low wages and aren’t able to go to school. Sign the petition to end child...

  2 days ago

Unexplained Mysteries

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  'Balcony of Dolls' haunts Venezuela's capital

  A chilling spectacle awaits anyone who happens to gaze upwards while passing the notorious 'El Muerto' corner. On the balcony of one particular two-st...

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  Pentagon draws up plans to reverse-engineer UFOs

  New defense legislation plans have also called for the introduction of a rapid response team to investigate UFO reports. It might sound like something...

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  Elon Musk to start testing chips in human brains next year

  Musk's company Neuralink is set to begin testing its brain-computer interface chips within a few months. Having previously been described by Musk as a...

  2 days ago

All Things Considered : NPR

• The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died

  Masayuki Uemura was the lead architect behind the Nintendo Entertainment System, which dominated the home video game industry and helped launch games like Mario and Donkey Kong.

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• Decades-long dispute between Mi'kmaq community and commercial lobstermen escalates

  The waters of Nova Scotia, Canada, hold one of the world's most lucrative lobster fisheries. A conflict over how to balance native treaty rights with commercial fishing rules is coming to a head.

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• Palestinian dissidents rally against corruption in the Palestinian Authority

  Palestinian dissidents are rallying against corruption in the Palestinian Authority and the death of a prominent dissident this summer.

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Science@NASA Headline News

• Five Questions About Space Weather and Its Effects on Earth, Answered

  Portal origin URL: Five Questions About Space Weather and Its Effects on Earth, AnsweredPortal origin nid: 475870Published: Friday, December 10, 2021 - 12:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Space is full...

  10 hours ago

• Hubble Snaps a Stunning Spiral’s Side

  Portal origin URL:  Hubble Snaps a Stunning Spiral’s SidePortal origin nid: 475854Published: Friday, December 10, 2021 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This astronomical portrait from the NASA/ESA...

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• Mini-Jet Found Near Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

  Portal origin URL: Mini-Jet Found Near Milky Way's Supermassive Black HolePortal origin nid: 475855Published: Thursday, December 9, 2021 - 13:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Hubble has found circumstantial...

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How to of the Day

• How to Do a Road Trip in America

  If you’re looking for your next fun vacation, cruising through the USA can be an unforgettable experience. Since America is so big, it can be a little tough knowing the best routes to check out. Luckily, there are so many options to choose from...

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• How to Harvest Mint

  Having fresh mint on hand to use in your favorite dishes is a real treat! If you’re growing this perennial herb at home, you're probably wondering when to harvest mint. We'll explain that as well as how to harvest mint, how to store mint, and...

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• How to Get Rid of Household Pests Without Chemicals

  Finding pests in your home is never fun, and getting rid of pesky insects or rodents is no easy feat. If you want to stay away from harsh chemicals that could harm you or your family, look no further! In this article, we’ve detailed some ways you...

  19 hours ago

Democracy Now!

• "The Forever Prisoner": Alex Gibney on Abu Zubaydah, Held in Guantánamo Without Charge Since 2006

  We speak with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney on his new film, "The Forever Prisoner," which follows the story of Guantánamo prisoner Abu Zubaydah, who was the first so-called high-value prisoner subjected to the CIA's torture...

  13 hours ago

• "Hold the Line": Watch Filipina Journalist Maria Ressa's Full Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

  Filipina journalist Maria Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov accepted the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression." "There are so many more journalists persecuted in the shadows with neither...

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• "Terrible Step": Press Freedom in Danger as U.K. Court Clears the Way for Julian Assange Extradition to U.S.

  WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could soon face charges in the United States after a U.K. court ruled Friday in favor of the U.S. government's appeal to extradite him. U.K. Judge Timothy Holroyde said he was satisfied with a pledge from the...

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News : NPR

• Fans are sour after scalpers snap up Olivia Rodrigo concert tickets

  The pop star's SOUR tour sold out as fans faced long queues and site outages. A Ticketmaster feature meant to "level the playing field" failed to bar scalpers, who are reselling tickets for thousands.

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• Mario Gonzalez died after police pinned him down for 5 minutes. Now his autopsy is in

  The autopsy of a California man who was restrained by police calls his death a homicide but says the leading cause was methamphetamine toxicity. His family's attorneys are filing a civil rights suit.

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• The prosecution rests its case in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial

  A fourth and final accuser took the stand Friday, offering yet another harrowing story about being lured into sexual exploitation.

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WebMD Health

• Exercise Gains Traction as a Way to Fight Cancer

  A growing pile of research shows that physical activity is one of the best things you can do to fight a cancer diagnosis

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• Biden’s COVID Vaccine Mandates: Where Do They Stand?

  Deadlines for COVID-19 vaccine requirements have been shifted, banned, unblocked, and outright protested. Where do vaccine mandates stand now?

  8 hours ago

• Drop in COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Suggests Need for Boosters

  Moderna vaccine was consistently more effective than Pfizer in an older group of U.S. veterans.

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10 December - iG Tab - 4

 

Niskanen Center

• Pop-Up Conversation with Rep. Suzan DelBene

  A conversation on the impacts of earned income tax credit and child care tax credit on low-income families and how to move forward in 2022. The post Pop-Up Conversation with Rep. Suzan DelBene appeared first on Niskanen Center...

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• How Democratic Are the Countries at Biden’s Democracy Summit?

  Democracy, like other human virtues, is always a work in progress. Let’s hope that at least some of the invitees see the summit as an occasion to take a step forward. The post How Democratic Are the Countries at Biden’s Democracy Summit?...

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• The State of Asylum: Biden’s First Year

  In the first month of his term, President Biden signed twelve executive actions that outlined his immigration agenda. But ongoing issues like the humanitarian crisis in Central America’s Northern Triangle countries, emerging climate...

  2 days ago

Opinion | The Guardian

• Martin Rowson on Boris Johnson’s escalating problems – cartoon

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• The Guardian view on Boris Johnson: odds shorten on a vote of no confidence | Editorial

  Tory MPs are losing faith in a prime minister who cannot be straight with voters, his staff or even themThe Conservative party has a reputation for being ruthless when it comes to disposing of leaders of whom it despairs. Margaret Thatcher was...

  8 hours ago

• The Guardian view on the US pursuit of Julian Assange: set him free | Editorial

  The attempt to extradite the WikiLeaks founder is an assault on the press freedom that the Biden administration promises to promoteOpening his Summit for Democracy this week, Joe Biden urged his guests to “stand up for the values that unite...

  8 hours ago

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

• What we know about Omicron two weeks after it became a variant of concern

  Two weeks after the World Health Organization designated Omicron a variant of concern, we know a lot more about its potential threat, with initial data suggesting it seems to be associated with less severe illness and fewer ICU admissions...

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• Is the 'Sarco' suicide capsule legal in Switzerland?

  The purported legality of the 'Sarco' suicide capsule in Switzerland has come into question. CTVNews.ca looks at what is known so far about the device.

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• Kenney to change COVID-19 rules, says his own Christmas plan would violate current restrictions

  Alberta is set to relax COVID-19 restrictions next week so more people can gather together for Christmas. Premier Jason Kenney detailed his own holiday plans Friday, which he said would not comply if he left current fourth-wave restrictions...

  7 hours ago

Tallbloke's Talkshop

• Panel: Consider tinkering with oceans to suck up more carbon – but first, give us a $1 billion+ to research it

  That’s their opening offer anyway, according to Phys.org. Another attempt to cash in on the ‘something must be done’ propaganda of climate alarmism that demonises the essential trace gas carbon dioxide. Usual unproven ‘heat trapping’...

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• For many Europeans, the electric vehicle revolution is a mirage

  Usual problems: high cost, range anxiety, lack of charging points, battery life, maybe resale value. Not much incentive for less well-off private buyers, even with subsidies. Corporate fleets seeking tax breaks more to the fore. – –...

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• Too dry, too hot, or too wet: Increasing weather persistence in European summer , say researchers

  No prizes for guessing how this story ends: it’s your fault, or so the researchers want us to believe. Human-caused emissions of trace gases are supposed to have made weather systems more prone to being stationary for longer, reports Phys.org...

  3 days ago

Zee News :Technology News

• Cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it: PM Modi at Summit for Democracy

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (December 10) that emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it.

  13 hours ago

• Netflix launches Tudum, a new website for news, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos

  Netflix has launched a new website called Tudum with aim to provide news, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, bonus features and more. 

  14 hours ago

• Google Play billing system integration deadline for developers in India extended, check last date

  Google said that it's deferring the deadline for developers in India to integrate with its Play billing system from March 2022 to October next year.

  15 hours ago

Zee News :Sci-Tech

• A mysterious 'hut' on the moon? Chinese rover sends pictures

  On a moon mission, China's Yutu-2 Rover (Yutu 2 Rover) seems to have detected a hut-shaped object, visible near the moon's most remote area, von Karman Crater

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• Solar Eclipse: Will the last Surya Grahan of 2021 be visible in India today?

  A Solar Eclipse takes place when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun's light in some areas. 

  7 days ago

• Indian Lunar lander, Japanese rover to explore Moon in LUPEX mission, says JAXA official

  LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission) will feature an Indian Lunar lander and a Japanese rover, Dr.Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. 

  16 days ago

Zee News :World

• Allow women to work, girls to get education: EU to Taliban

  The Taliban, after taking control of the country in mid-August, had closed the schools with thousands of girl students confined to their homes

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• Covid symptoms in South Africa milder than earlier waves: Report

  According to the WHO, Africa currently accounted for 46 per cent of reported Omicron cases globally.

  16 hours ago

• CDS Bipin Rawat chopper crash: China slams conspiracy

  China slammed those "attempting to cause new tensions in China-India ties"

  17 hours ago

Zee News :India National

• What`s happening Shashi? Netizens have a field day as Tharoor makes a typo

  Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has made a spelling error in one of his latest tweets.

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• West Bengal example of human rights violations: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar targets Mamata Banerjee govt

  Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted, "West Bengal has set an example of human rights violations... Fear among the people is such that they cannot even discuss this openly."

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• India evacuates 104 Afghan refugees in a special flight

  The special flight was arranged under India's operation Devi Shakti.

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Channel NewsAsia World News

• Britain seeks G7 'show of unity' against Russia over Ukraine crisis

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• World Bank says donors approve release of US$280 million for Afghanistan

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• Commentary: Cuba seems to be making some pretty effective COVID-19 vaccines

  The country will be looking to provide its homegrown vaccine to less developed countries, pending approval from the WHO, says a UK researcher.

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Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News

• Britain seeks G7 'show of unity' against Russia over Ukraine crisis

  2 hours ago

• Signs of life after Indonesia's polluted Citarum river gets a clean up - but for how long?

  5 hours ago

• Question of war as US, China clash over Taiwan, but experts urge creativity, restraint, dialogue

  War will be the last resort, but more of China’s elites and strategists now feel that Taiwan is ‘within reach’, an analyst says. Can both sides reopen lines of communication, the programme Insight asks...

  5 hours ago

Channel NewsAsia Front Page News

• Commentary: Singapore football just doesn’t feel the same – without the crowds or drums

  The SingaBrigade’s question over why drums were banned at the AFF Suzuki Championship raises dilemmas over pandemic living and competitive sports, says John Duerden.

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• IN FOCUS: When employees feel burned out and undervalued at work, how can they be persuaded to stay?

  With more people thinking about making changes to their working lives after nearly two years of COVID-19, CNA looks at what employers can do to reverse what has been dubbed globally as the Great Resignation...

  5 hours ago

• Another Changi Airport employee among 3 COVID-19 cases preliminarily positive for Omicron variant

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10 December - iG Tab - Mainstream Narrative

 

SpaceNews.com

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  FAA to end commercial astronaut wings program

  The Federal Aviation Administration will stop awarding commercial astronaut wings at the end of this year, five months after it revised the criteria for receiving the wings. SpaceNews

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  Virgin Orbit adds Spire satellite to next launch

  Virgin Orbit will fly a Spire cubesat in addition to several other payloads on its next LauncherOne launch, scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 22. SpaceNews

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  Mexico joins Artemis Accords

  The government of Mexico announced Dec. 9 that it is signing the U.S.-led Artemis Accords outlining best practices for space exploration. SpaceNews

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  China sends classified Shijian satellites into orbit with milestone Long March launch

  A Long March 4B launched the Shijian-06 (05) group of satellites Dec. 9, marking the 400th launch of China’s Long March family of launch vehicles. SpaceNews

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  South Australia’s Oculus Observatory hosts passive radar to track space objects

  South Australia’s Oculus Observatory, which opened Dec. 9, houses the first in a planned global network of passive radars to track objects in orbit. SpaceNews

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Yahoo News - Top Stories

• Epstein accuser Annie Farmer testifies that Ghislaine Maxwell told her to remove her top and gave her a massage when she was 16

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• Deion Sanders says he'd be $20 million richer if he had Brittany Renner's advice at Florida State

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• Black Lives Matter stands with Jussie Smollett after verdict, but Don Lemon does not

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UK news | The Guardian

• Jury clears Extinction Rebellion activists who targeted commuters

  Group of six argued obstruction in London’s financial district was lawful protest against government inactionSix climate crisis activists whose protest halted transport links serving London’s financial district have been acquitted...

  6 hours ago

• Attorney general begins review of SFO after judges overturn bribery conviction

  Anti-corruption agency severely criticised by judges over failings that led to a businessman being unfairly jailedThe attorney general has launched an independent review after judges severely criticised Britain’s main anti-corruption...

  7 hours ago

• Javid advised to take ‘stringent’ Covid measures within a week, leak reveals

  Exclusive: Health officials say urgent action needed to avoid mass hospitalisations and overwhelming the NHSCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain’s top public health officials have advised ministers...

  7 hours ago

CNN.com - Top Stories

• Hospital CEO: Patients here are dying of Covid 'at a rate we've never seen'

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• Duchess of Cambridge's Christmas spectacular offered a glimpse of the Queen she may become

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• Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial resumes with testimony from fourth and final accuser

  Prosecutors in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial called the fourth and final accuser to testify Friday morning against the close confidante of billionaire businessman Jeffrey Epstein.

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Washington Post: Breaking News

• Missed warning signs and bad judgment abound in case of Maryland coach accused of sex abuse

  The sordid history of scholastic and college team coaches or doctors who ignore boundaries with student-athletes, and sometimes commit crimes in crossing them, is often a story of warning signs missed...

  3 hours ago

• Hundreds are fired, online learning is set to return amid vaccine resistance at nation’s second-largest school district

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  3 hours ago

• Omicron could become dominant variant of coronavirus by next week in some European countries, officials predict

  Questions about vaccine protection and disease severity remain open.

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PCWorld

• Top Excel experts will battle it out in an esports-like competition this weekend

  Move over, League of Legends. Does anyone even care about Overwatch? No, the real future of esports is spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. Don’t believe us? Then tune in to ESPN3 or YouTube this weekend to find out. No, this isn’t a joke. The...

  4 hours ago

• How to set up two monitors for double the screen real estate

  Even a generous 24-inch monitor can feel cramped when you’ve got multiple windows open on your desktop (and who doesn’t?). It’s much worse if you’re confined to a laptop screen. Fortunately, it’s simple enough to add a second monitor...

  9 hours ago

• Save 56% on this enticing Dell business laptop with Nvidia graphics

  Dell has a fantastic deal on a Core i7 Dell Vostro right now. The manufacturer is selling the 13-inch Vostro 5301 for $749. That’s $963.87 off of the $1,712.87 list price, or a 56 percent discount. Of course, Dell’s list prices are always...

  10 hours ago