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The nude Donald Trump sculpture is gone in New York, but park officials got the last laugh
The Week - 19 Aug 2016 07:41
If you missed your chance to gawk at or take a selfie with the life-size nude sculptures of Donald Trump that appeared in Manhattan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Cleveland on Thursday, well, NBC News has a ta...
U.S. swimmers Conger, Bentz leave Brazil after 'revised statement' on alleged robbery
The Week - 19 Aug 2016 07:00
U.S. Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger boarded a flight to the U.S. on Thursday night, a day after Brazilian authorities pulled them off a plane amid a bizzare, high-profile dispute over an incident early Sun...
Ashton Eaton's second decathlon gold truly an Olympic-sized feat
Sports Illustrated - 19 Aug 2016 07:23
Ashton Eaton won a second straight gold medal in the decathlon at the Rio Olympics on Thursday, a Herculean feat that's truly hard to comprehend.
Corning responds to that worrying Galaxy Note 7 scratch test video
Android Authority - 19 Aug 2016 15:31
Following that worrisome Samsung Galaxy Note 7 scratch test video, I spoke to Corning about Gorilla Glass 5's seemingly poor scratch resistant properties.
There's Actually A Good Reason Why Divers Shower and Soak in the Hot Tub
Time - 19 Aug 2016 00:46
One of the mysteries of diving explained
UN takes blame for helping import cholera epidemic to Haiti
New York Post - 19 Aug 2016 05:58
The United Nations has taken the blame for helping import the cholera epidemic that spread across Haiti almost six years ago, killing thousands of people. In a statement released to The Post, deputy UN spokesman Farhan F...
Trump Apologizes for Words on Campaign Trail
ABC News - 19 Aug 2016 04:12
Trump campaigned Thursday night in North Carolina.
Nokia Slashes Ozo VR Camera Price Tag By $15,000 Prior To China Launch: Growth Of Virtual Reality Continues
Tech Times - 19 Aug 2016 16:22
Nokia is dropping the price of the Ozo VR camera to $45,000 upon its planned entry into the Chinese market. The lower price for the device will increase its availability and accessibility to more professional VR content ...
This Might Be The Best Account Of What Happened With The U.S. Swimmers In Rio
Dead Spin - 19 Aug 2016 06:55
After almost a week of mysterious reports , grainy security camera piss videos, and international flight drama , the New York Times today has a detailed report that pulls together what seems like the most definitive time...
Judge ends Russian oligarch's bitter custody battle with bizarre ruling
New York Post - 19 Aug 2016 07:50
The nasty, years-long child custody battle between a Russian oligarch and his ex-wife came to an end Thursday -- as a Connecticut judge bizarrely ordered the warring parents to come to future court appearances bearing ph...
Here's what the stock market says about the British economy after Brexit
Business Insider - 19 Aug 2016 05:02
Thomson Reuters Britain’s economy after the vote to leave the European Union has been marked by one word: uncertainty. But the FTSE 100, the UK’s main stock index, seems to be ticking along nicely. Having quickly reb...
The wealthy have nearly healed from recession. The poor haven't even started.
Washington Post - 19 Aug 2016 07:08
A new report shows the wealthiest Americans endured recession and recovery better than anyone else, by far.
$63B deal between Dell and EMC approved by China
New York Post - 19 Aug 2016 07:07
Dell has received clearance from Chinese regulatory authorities to complete the biggest tech deal ever -- its $63 billion acquisition of EMC -- a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Post. "They have cl...
#TrumpExplainsMoviePlots Is The Best Thing On The Internet Right Now. Believe Me.
The Huffington Post - 19 Aug 2016 00:49
Move over, Siskel & Ebert. There’s a new critic in town, and many, many people say he’s giving movies ― he reviews great movies, by the way ― two (smaller-than-average) thumbs up! The hashtag #TrumpExplainsMovieP...
WATCH: Twitter to Combat Violent Extremism
ABC News - 19 Aug 2016 14:01
In an effort to crackdown on terrorism, Twitter has increased daily suspensions by more than 80 percent.
Private Prison Companies Will Still Lock Up Immigrants, Despite DOJ Decision
The Huffington Post - 19 Aug 2016 00:09
The United States government will continue to profit from locking up immigrants, despite the Department of Justice’s landmark decision on Thursday to stop contracting with private prison companies. The DOJ issued a me...
6 surprising things you can do with your smartphone
USA Today - 19 Aug 2016 15:20Hillary meets with top cops after being branded 'anti-police'
New York Post - 19 Aug 2016 06:12
Hillary Clinton tried to beef up her credibility as a crime fighter on Thursday, huddling with some of the country's top cops days after Donald Trump charged that she was "against the police." Clinton said the nation nee...
Remember the oiled-up guy from the Opening Ceremonies? He'll finally get to compete.
Washington Post - 19 Aug 2016 16:28
More than two weeks after his memorable introduction to the world, Tonga's Pita Nikolas Taufatofua will test his mettle in taekwondo.
Australian woman, British man arrested over murder in Bali
Miami Herald - 19 Aug 2016 15:31
Indonesian police arrested an Australian woman and a British man on Friday in connection with the killing of a police officer in the tourist resort of Bali. …
Russia's Putin blames Ukraine for sabotaging peace accords
Miami Herald - 19 Aug 2016 15:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing the Ukrainian government of sabotaging peace accords for the country's east during a visit to Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula Russia annexed in 2014. …
Racism on the rise in UK after Brexit vote: Watchdog
Al Jazeera English - 19 Aug 2016 14:43
EHRC says racial inequality is worsening in the United Kingdom for young blacks and people from ethnic minorities.