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June 30, 2018
Laurent Simons earns a secondary school diploma alongside his 18-year-old classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tTKCKs
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Sonos Beam, IGTV, and Everything Else We Loved This Month
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McLaren's Senna Ain't Pretty, but It Can Whip a Track
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The $958,966 Senna, named for an F1 legend, won't win your heart with its looks. Who cares? from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2KneG...
SteelSeries Arctis Gaming Headset Sale (and 10 Other Tech Deals)
June 30, 2018
Pick up a SteelSeries Arctis headset for cheap, along with tents, 4K TVs, and more this weekend. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IG6...
GitHub Developers Are Giving Microsoft a Chance
June 30, 2018
GitHub rivals say more developers are moving projects since Microsoft said it would buy the code-hosting site; but many developers are stick...
Migrant crisis: Italy minister Salvini closes ports to NGO boats
June 30, 2018
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini says migrants saved by NGO boats will not be allowed into Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ku...
Argentina vs. France: World Cup 2018 Live Updates
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On Tennis: Sometimes in Tennis, One Hand is Still Better Than Two
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First confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Majorca in 40 years
June 30, 2018
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Maryland shooting: 'I have to live life without my mother'
June 30, 2018
The daughter of a journalist killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper calls it a "senseless tragedy". from BBC News - World ...
Donald Trump gets prank call on Air Force One
June 30, 2018
Donald Trump was fooled by a comedian into taking a prank call while on board Air Force One. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjgnYt ...
'Leave No Trace' Follows A Father And Daughter Off The Grid
June 30, 2018
Director Debra Granik's new film is based on a true story about a veteran suffering from PTSD who lives secretly in a municipal forest w...
Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
June 30, 2018
Is SlingTV better than Hulu, or should cord cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, a...
The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes
June 30, 2018
The greatest basketball player in the world might join a new team, instantly making it a title contender. Or he might stay with the Cavalier...
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France and Argentina Meet in an Elite Battle for World Cup Survival
June 30, 2018
The French will aim to control Lionel Messi, the Argentine star who has never scored in the knockout stage. from NYT > Sports https://i...
Dallas Declines Dirk Nowitzki’s $5 Million Option for 2018-19
June 30, 2018
The Mavericks are still expected to re-sign Nowitzki in July but are making the move to maximize their financial flexibility in pursuit of o...
Marlins 8, Mets 2: Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start
June 30, 2018
Sandy Alcantara allowed just one run over five innings for the Marlins. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Kv1tue
LeBron James Opts for Free Agency. Next Stop ... Lakers?
June 30, 2018
The free-agent market opens at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Sunday. James might end up in Cleveland after all. from NYT > Sports https://ift.t...
Wimbledon Draw Allows Serena Williams to Ease Back In
June 30, 2018
The draw gave Williams a comfortable start on the path toward a possible eighth Wimbledon title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2KsH8...
Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas
June 30, 2018
The grand jury also indicted a trainer who, like Nassar, worked for U.S.A. Gymnastics. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2IEtUUF
Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents
June 30, 2018
Since completing the most remarkable season for an expansion team in the N.H.L. or any sport, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George Mc...
Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July
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The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger
June 30, 2018
The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tFD0fk
US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments'
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James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs
June 30, 2018
Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'
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The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks
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Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal
June 30, 2018
A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently. from BBC News - World https://i...
Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks
June 30, 2018
A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lIae...
'Abacha loot' to be given to poor Nigerians
June 30, 2018
Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey arrests former opposition MP on terrorism charges
June 30, 2018
Eren Erdem is jailed pending trial just days after losing his parliamentary seat in elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHle0...
Wisconsin man injured after upskirting shoe camera explodes
June 30, 2018
US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwWARX ...
Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher
June 30, 2018
One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer
June 30, 2018
Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup
June 30, 2018
Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tQ5MJC
How can you dance without music?
June 30, 2018
The story of a deaf dance star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lFMNOe
Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency
June 30, 2018
Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://if...
Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel
June 30, 2018
Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9...
The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right
June 30, 2018
Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tRYncH...
Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state
June 30, 2018
Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation
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A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave. from BBC News - World https://...
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June 30, 2018
The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal. from BBC News...
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June 30, 2018
Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
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Friday's Comcast Outage Was Caused by Cut Fiber Cables
June 30, 2018
Comcast customers across the country experienced outages Friday, thanks to multiple cuts to fiber optic cables. from Feed: All Latest http...
The Entire History of 'World of Warcraft' in One (Long) Video
June 30, 2018
The game’s designers talk through every expansion in the history of the legendary MMORPG. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tEN6gF
'Kiss Me First' and 'Reverie': Virtual Reality Is Back in Pop Culture—As a Warning
June 30, 2018
Two new shows make clear that Hollywood sees VR as the perfect symbol of near-future dystopia. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2KyxC7...
Wikimedia v. NSA Highlights the ACLU's Challenges in Fighting Mass Surveillance
June 30, 2018
The ACLU has been trying to challenge the NSA's bulk surveillance for years. A hearing in *Wikimedia v. NSA* Friday could mark a breakth...
How to Order the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And SNES Classic)
June 30, 2018
Nintendo's tiny NES and SNES consoles are coming back. How to snag one now. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IVgcSG
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For the most part, this show gets *a lot* right. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2NbKVcr
Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition: Cute But Unnecessary
June 30, 2018
Anything Alexa can do, Mom and Dad can do better. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IBHZlZ
Why Tech Employees Are Rebelling Against Their Bosses
June 30, 2018
The revolts at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce are part of a growing political awakening over contracts with government agencies. ...
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A new bike design has two LED strips built into the front fork, offering some guiding light on rides at night. from Feed: All Latest https...
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Short on time, money, and space, Georgia Tech researchers created a 1:5 scale platform that lets them test autonomous tech without fear of c...
10 great movies to celebrate the Fourth of July
June 30, 2018
Stream a few of these fantastic movies to capture the spirit of Independence Day. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2KlQaIL
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June 30, 2018
The Bluesound Pulse Mini sounds great, will mesh with other Bluesound speakers, and plays music from a wide variety of sources. But its out-...
Trump Administration: Migrant Families Can Be Detained For More Than 20 Days
June 30, 2018
Now that a judge has ordered a stop to separating families, the Justice Department says it can hold families caught illegally crossing the ...
The U.S. Has A Long, Troubled History Of Detaining Families Together
June 30, 2018
Now that President Trump no longer can separate migrant families detained at the border, his administration is preparing to lock them up to...
Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky
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Several states are considering requiring that Medicaid recipients work to maintain their health coverage. In Kentucky, one such requirement...
Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick On July 9
June 30, 2018
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June 30, 2018
The media giant admitted to underpaying former China editor, Carrie Gracie. Both parties have decided on a settlement that is touted as a w...
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New Details Emerge About Deadly Shootings In Capital Gazette Newsroom
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Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
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June 30, 2018
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Who Gets Power — And Why It Can Corrupt Even The Best Of Us
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Trying To Stop Suicide: Guyana Aims To Bring Down Its High Rate
June 30, 2018
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Ascendant 'Italians First' Politician Vows Mass Deportations And Challenges EU
June 30, 2018
Meet Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who has emerged as a powerful hard-liner driving tough anti-immigration stances in Italy's new g...
Update On Suspected Gunman In Capital Gazette Shooting
June 30, 2018
There's a bail review hearing this morning for the suspect of a deadly shooting in Annapolis, Md. Noel King talks with WAMU's Patric...
It Was The Water, FDA Says Of Romaine E. Coli Outbreak That Killed Five
June 30, 2018
Five people have died because of the outbreak and 96 were sent to hospitals, the FDA says in its latest update. The agency says 210 people w...
Game Of Thrones star says Ed Sheeran's cameo was 'stupid'
June 29, 2018
Actor Kristian Nairn says having people like Ed appear on Game Of Thrones breaks the magic of the show for its viewers. from BBC News - Wo...
Quiz: How do the Belgian team communicate?
June 29, 2018
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Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw
June 29, 2018
The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
On Soccer: This Is When the World Cup Surprises End. Usually.
June 29, 2018
The carnival spirit and upsets of the World Cup’s group stage rarely continue in the knockout rounds, but international soccer is more democ...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
June 29, 2018
Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspect in Capital Gazette killings charged with 5 counts of first-degree murder 06/29/18 6:04 AM
What Happened With Merrick Garland In 2016 And Why It Matters Now
June 29, 2018
In a Kentucky speech in August, McConnell would say: "One of my proudest moments was when I looked Barack Obama in the eye and I said,...
As Secret Money Surges In Elections, The FEC Considers A Small Step For Transparency
June 29, 2018
"On their phone, on their desktop, on their laptop, on their tablets, however they are seeing information, they're entitled to kno...
Father's And Son's Hand Injuries Lead To The Mother Of All Occupational Therapy Bills
June 29, 2018
After surgery for separate hand injuries, a father and son endured lengthy occupational therapy, which their insurer considered to be an al...
Trump's New IRS 'Postcard' Is Not So Simple And Not Really A Postcard
June 29, 2018
President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised taxpayers could file their returns on a postcard, but the new IRS effort isn't q...
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