Life as a Runway: What 9 Fighters Wore to a Boxing Gym in TriBeCa
January 31, 2019
The original Church Street Boxing appeals to a cosmopolitan array of amateur fighters and fit professionals. from NYT > Sports https://...
Is polar vortex linked to climate change?
January 31, 2019
With the US in the grips of a bone-chilling spell, scientists take a look at longer-term implications. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Homeland Security Created A Fake University In Michigan As Part Of Immigration Sting
January 31, 2019
Eight alleged recruiters who were paid thousands of dollars for connecting students to the bogus university — which had an actual office sp...
The Unlikely Success And Down-To-Earth Soul Of James Ingram
January 31, 2019
The gifted songwriter and singer wasn't a born superstar — but became something of a sleeper hit on the strength of his singing, songwr...
U.A.E. Accuses Qatar of Fielding Ineligible Players at Asian Cup
January 31, 2019
Beaten on the field by Qatar, the United Arab Emirates has asked Asian Cup organizers to investigate its rival’s leading scorer, Almoez Ali,...
Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions From World Bank
January 31, 2019
From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower? (Image credit: Koko Nakajima/NPR) ...
Seals take over California beach closed in US shutdown
January 31, 2019
Some 100 elephant seals make the California beach their home after it was sealed off to humans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rus0...
Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
January 31, 2019
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the cons...
New York school 'strip search' of black girls aged 12 investigated
January 31, 2019
New York Governor Cuomo calls allegations four girls, 12, were searched for drugs "disturbing". from BBC News - World https://bb...
UK, France and Germany create payments system to trade with Iran
January 31, 2019
The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://...
Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes
January 31, 2019
Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension. from Feed: All Latest http://bit...
Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura
January 31, 2019
Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2UtvDm...
Polar vortex claims eight lives as US cold snap continues
January 31, 2019
At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed cities and US transportation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence'
January 31, 2019
Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https...
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir mocks 'Facebook protesters'
January 31, 2019
The president warns regime change cannot be done through social media, as mass protests continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gd...
Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking
January 31, 2019
This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground. ...
The Punishing Polar Vortex Is Ideal for Cassie the Robot
January 31, 2019
While humans suffer, a trunkless pair of ostrich-like legs is braving the frozen grounds of the University of Michigan, for the good of scie...
Behrouz Boochani: Refugee who wrote book with WhatsApp wins top prize
January 31, 2019
Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HJ15v...
India job data spells trouble for Narendra Modi
January 31, 2019
The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the 1970s, according to a jobs report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UyAq63...
Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation
January 31, 2019
Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CXz8KE
Turkey in a pickle over Syrian olives
January 31, 2019
Turkey's decision to take and process olives from Syria's occupied Afrin region hasn't pleased local producers from BBC News -...
India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse
January 31, 2019
Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2un6g ...
A Syrian Chocolatier's Legend Lives On In Europe — But Stays Close To Its Roots
January 31, 2019
Ghraoui chocolate in Damascus was a place fit for queens — literally. But the family that owned it since 1805 moved from war-torn Syria to ...
The ‘Complete’ Cancer Cure Story Is Both Bogus and Tragic
January 31, 2019
An Israeli company claimed it will cure cancer in a year, and the internet erupted. But in this latest viral incident, everyone loses. fro...
The Very Vortex-y Science of Making Snow From Boiling Water
January 31, 2019
Turning hot water into snow might as well be the official sport of the polar vortex. Here's what's those water molecules are up to. ...
Inside the village destroyed by a dam
January 31, 2019
The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tj...
Aaron Donald Doesn’t Look Like a Defensive Tackle. So He Reinvented the Position.
January 31, 2019
The speed and power of the Rams’ wrecking-ball lineman show that size isn’t everything in the N.F.L. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/...
Belgium climate protests: Children skip school to demonstrate
January 31, 2019
Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9jq2h
Pink's seven-year-old daughter using rifle sparks debate
January 31, 2019
Pink's husband Carey Hart says their daughter has been shooting since she was three years old. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S...
Deep Freeze Puts Strain On Midwest Gas And Electricity Grids
January 31, 2019
Millions of residents are being asked to turn their thermostats down to ensure there's enough gas for everyone. GM and Ford have suspen...
San Francisco Could Be First to Ban Facial Recognition Tech
January 31, 2019
A city supervisor has proposed banning local agencies from using facial recognition technology, warning of the potential bias and invasion o...
The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight
January 31, 2019
Everything you need to know about SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2UwnxsT
Migrants force-fed at Texas detention centre
January 31, 2019
Six men on hunger strike are force-fed via nasal tubes after a US judge approves the move. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gb1SCR
Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare
January 31, 2019
Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SfZ11L
U. Of Maryland President Delays Retirement By One Year After Football Death
January 31, 2019
Wallace Loh, who had previously announced he would retire after the death of Jordan McNair, says he will stay on an extra year while the Un...
Plex DVR and Channels: The case for using both
January 31, 2019
Plex DVR or Channels: Why not use both? from Macworld http://bit.ly/2Wx8aT9
SimCam review: This home security camera gets an assist from onboard artificial intelligence
January 31, 2019
This home security camera keeps false alerts to a minimum with intelligent detection. from Macworld http://bit.ly/2RtKfQL
Can Big Global Sports Come Around to Human Rights Advocacy?
January 31, 2019
The fate of a Bahraini soccer player detained in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players. from NYT ...
Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest
January 31, 2019
After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks
January 31, 2019
Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R...
The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown
January 31, 2019
Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ToJ5H...
Sultan Abdullah crowned Malaysia's new king
January 31, 2019
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is sworn in as Malaysia's new king after a surprise abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
'We Find A Way To Dance': Inspired By New Orleans, DAWN Reconstructs Beauty From Ruin
January 31, 2019
Dawn Richard gained fame as a member of R&B group Danity Kane just as her hometown was recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Now a solo ar...
Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes
January 31, 2019
Jake Gyllenhaal re-teams with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy for this funny Netflix horror film set in the art world that's b...
Which Democrats Are Running In 2020 — And Which Still Might
January 31, 2019
More than two dozen Democrats may end up running for president. They include senators, governors, business leaders, a mayor — even a spirit...
Italy in recession amid stagnant eurozone
January 31, 2019
Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Past Tense: On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon
January 31, 2019
Through images and personal essays by longtime New York Times writers, a vivid look at the man who made baseball truly American. from NYT ...
On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon
January 31, 2019
The man, the athlete, the game changer. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2GckthR
Was C.T.E. Stealing His Mind? A Gunshot Provided the Answer
January 31, 2019
Jason Hairston played briefly in the N.F.L., hunted with Donald Trump Jr. and owned a wildly successful hunting gear and apparel company. Bu...
Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back
January 31, 2019
The first black woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame recalls 42’s influence on her as a child. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2Gckr9J ...
Whether They Wanted it or Not, Jackie Robinson Raised Americans’ Consciousness
January 31, 2019
A longtime New York Times columnist examines the legacy of the baseball great. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2FYn4MZ
Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes
January 31, 2019
Jake Gyllenhaal re-teams with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy for this funny Netflix horror film set in the art world that's b...
Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury
January 31, 2019
Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars...
The Youngest 2020 Candidate Pushes A Platform Of 'Inter-Generational Justice'
January 31, 2019
Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Ind., recently announced his intent to run for president, saying the 2020 election should focus on cha...
Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests
January 31, 2019
Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet. from BBC New...
Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?
January 31, 2019
A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B7rGw7
Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive
January 31, 2019
Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application...
Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech
January 31, 2019
Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough...
Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018
January 31, 2019
Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, ...
Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules
January 31, 2019
The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber. from Feed: All Latest http://bit...
Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics
January 31, 2019
Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy? from Feed: All Latest...
Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records
January 31, 2019
The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data. from Feed: All Latest http:...
Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe
January 31, 2019
Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb t...
Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety
January 31, 2019
In unusually frank language, the judge said he fears the potential for more fires in 2019 if the utility company does not take drastic acti...
Facebook, Google Draw Scrutiny Over Apps That Collected Data From Teens
January 31, 2019
In the latest revelation to raise privacy concerns, the Silicon Valley giants offered adults and teens gift cards for installing apps that ...
Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
January 31, 2019
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shut...
Jury Awards Sen. Rand Paul More Than $580,000 In Damages In Attack By Neighbor
January 31, 2019
The neighbor had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress. The attack allegedly was prompted by a pile of brush Paul le...
Wrongfully Convicted And Jailed 38 Years, Fred Clay Gets $1 Million Payout
January 31, 2019
"It is a great day for justice and it is a great day for Mr. Clay," said attorney Jeffrey Harris. The payout is the highest amoun...
With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts
January 31, 2019
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extreme...
There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned?
January 31, 2019
Testing by Consumer Reports found "concerning levels" of cadmium, arsenic and lead in 21 samples of apple and other juices. But t...
Opinion: Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze
January 31, 2019
Esther Ngumbi's dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely want...
Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
January 31, 2019
Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that JoaquÃn Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortu...
Study Found Vaping Beat Traditional Smoking-Cessation Options
January 31, 2019
People who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking have milder cravings. The act of vaping provides pleasure, which may contribute to its success ...
Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
January 31, 2019
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again? (Image credit: Joshua ...
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