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The real star of 'Finding Dory' is Hank the Septopus
New York Post - 20 Jun 2016 22:22
The hit movie "Finding Dory" may revolve around Ellen DeGeneres' fish, Dory, but its most elaborate character is the one voiced by Ed O'Neill of "Modern Family": Hank the septopus, an octopus who's missing a tentacle. As...
Slicing Cans with Electromagnets
15 Minute Fun - 20 Jun 2016 16:49
Watch as this electromagnet cuts a can in half ...
Game of Thrones Actor Talks About His Character's Gory Death Sunday Night
Time - 20 Jun 2016 05:08
"It's justified and it's the right thing to do."
Anton Yelchin Death: Jeep Grand Cherokees Were Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Gawker - 20 Jun 2016 03:21
Fiat Chrysler earlier this year recalled certain Jeep Grand Cherokees for their "rollaway" risk after drivers were injured when they mistakenly thought they had shifted their car to park.
FBI to release Omar Mateen's exchange with cops from inside club
New York Post - 20 Jun 2016 07:44
The FBI on Monday will release a partial transcript of Omar Mateen's negotiations with police from inside the Orlando nightclub where he slaughtered 49 people -- but the feds will redact "his pledges" to ISIS, US Attorne...
Nepal police arrest 36 fake doctors in sweeping operation
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2016 06:53
Police in Nepal say they've arrested 36 people who were working as doctors with fake credentials and education certificates in a sweeping operation across the Himalayan nation. …
'Finding Dory' Tops Foreign Box Office With $50 Million
Variety - 20 Jun 2016 01:40
Not content to simply shatter records in North America, Pixar’s “Finding Dory” topped the foreign box office, as well. The fish adventure racked up a hefty $50 million overseas. In addition to the film’s $136.2 m...
Confirmed: Prince's estate plans to milk the late singer's vaults for all their worth
Consequence of Sound - 20 Jun 2016 16:30
"There is so much to be done with this estate."
1,000 People Dial in to Conference Call to Unbind GOP Delegates
ABC News - 20 Jun 2016 05:14
Over 1000 people joined today's conference call to stop Trump's nomination.
New Zealand to Keep Troops in Iraq for an Extra 18 Months
ABC News - 20 Jun 2016 07:47
New Zealand says it will keep its small contingent of troops in Iraq for an additional 18 months as it continues to back the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to defeat the Islamic State group
At least 14 people killed in Kabul suicide bombing
The Week - 20 Jun 2016 07:23
At least 14 people were killed and eight injured when a bus carrying Nepalese security guards in Kabul was targeted Monday morning by a suicide bomber, the Afghan Interior Ministry said. Suicide bomber kills 14 in Kabul ...
Open MPI gets closer to exascale-ready code
The Register - 20 Jun 2016 05:56
Next version release candidate drops, stable gets bug-fixes Big iron sysadmins: there's a significant upgrade to OpenMPI in the works....
14 Children Drown As Their Boats Overturn During a Storm in Russia
Time - 20 Jun 2016 03:44
4 people were detained for organizing the trip despite repeated cyclone warnings
Why a global threat sharing program is vital to protect global infrastructure
TechCrunch - 20 Jun 2016 00:30
We live in a time where the global sharing of threat intelligence is not only possible; it’s vital to the security of our global infrastructure, and the public and private sectors have been working tirelessly to crea...
Lewandowski Is Out as Trump's Campaign Flails Like a Desperate Startup
Wired - 20 Jun 2016 23:29
Fired founders. Desperate fundraising pleas. A dwindling user base. Trump the startup would not go far in the Silicon Valley. The post Lewandowski Is Out as Trump's Campaign Flails Like a Desperate Startup appeared first...
Can taxi drivers still have a place in a driverless world?
ReadWrite - 20 Jun 2016 23:15
Uber and Lyft, the two big mobile taxi firms in the U.S., have both mentioned a future for their services that does not include humans. Blacklane, a German Uber-alternative, has a different view on the future. Speaking t...
The Hottest New Cars For 2017
Forbes - 20 Jun 2016 23:09
Here's a look at a fresh fleet of innovative sedans, station wagons, and sport coupes that should turn heads when they reach dealers' showrooms for the 2017 model year.
Pal adds GPS and battery life to your Pebble, but also a lot of bulk
Mashable - 20 Jun 2016 22:41India eases rules on local sourcing, paves way for country's first Apple Stores
AppleInsider - 20 Jun 2016 16:18
The Indian government on Monday announced loosened policies towards local sourcing by foreign retailers, likely setting the stage for Apple launching its first stores in the country.
"Artificial Synapses" Could Let Supercomputers Mimic the Human Brain
Scientific American - 20 Jun 2016 16:15
Researchers say the technology could improve robots, self-driving cars and stock trading --
New ransomware strain coded entirely in Javascript
BBC - 20 Jun 2016 15:43
Security researchers discover a new strain of ransomware coded entirely in Javascript, which could increase its chances of being activated.
Apple Maps picks up public transit directions for Denver, Colorado
AppleInsider - 20 Jun 2016 15:29
Apple on Monday introduced public transit directions for Denver, Colo. to users of its Maps apps for OS X and iOS, continuing a slow expansion of support.