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Matt Lauer's History at 'Today': Two Decades of Highs and Lows
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2017 19:50
From some awkward interviews to narrating the events of 9/11, Mr. Lauer had spent more than 20 years at "Today" before he was fired this week.
New York Today: New York Today: A Quest to Define 'Upstate'
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2017 13:00
Wednesday: Taking on a New York debate, the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and readers weigh in on the state's dividing line.
In the Studio With the Artist Who Painted Jay-Z
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2017 16:02
Henry Taylor, who made two works for T magazine's holiday issue, reflects on his art -- and on the music mogul.
Hacker pleads guilty to conspiring with Russia to breach accounts - CNET
CNET - 29 Nov 2017 03:05
Karim Baratov entered the plea after US federal prosecutors indicted him for his role in helping the same hackers who targeted Yahoo accounts in 2014.
How to Set Up Hands-Free Controls and Other New Features on Waze
Life Hacker - 29 Nov 2017 22:45
Waze announced a huge new update on Wednesday, bringing three of its top-requested features to the app for Android and iOS. Starting now, you can control Waze with your voice, get motorcycle-specific directions, and fact...
MIT's new desktop 3D printer technology increases speeds up to 10x
TechCrunch - 29 Nov 2017 02:07
There are plenty of reasons desktop 3D printing never really took off with consumers. Speed isn’t the main one, but it’s certainly up there. Mind you, this research is still probably a few years away from production,...
North Korea ICBM test may show Washington within range
Reuters - 29 Nov 2017 05:08
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DNA tests on 'Yeti' bones reveal secrets about elusive species, but it's not Bigfoot
BGR - 29 Nov 2017 17:00
Despite decades of research and hopeful myth hunters attempting to prove that the Bigfoot (Sasquatch, Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, depending on the region) is the real deal, not a single piece of stolid evidence has ever...
AP Explains: What is bitcoin? A look at the digital currency
ABC News - 29 Nov 2017 16:44
The price of bitcoin keeps on rising. Here's a look at what it is and how it was created.
Scientists say that Yeti you saw was really just a bear
The Week - 29 Nov 2017 09:04
In news no one was Yeti for, scientists say there is no such thing as the Abominable Snowman, and people who claim to have seen one of the creatures actually just spotted a bear. The killjoys from the University of Buffa...
Trump Once Said the 'Access Hollywood' Tape Was Real. Now He's Not Sure.
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2017 05:12
The president's changing story, which has stunned advisers, is part of a lifelong habit of attempting to create his own version of reality.
Help! I'm Tired of Being His Secret Girlfriend.
Slate - 29 Nov 2017 19:30
Every week, Mallory Ortberg answers additional questions from readers, just for Slate Plus members.
Whistleblower: Russia should admit doping
CNN - 29 Nov 2017 16:29
He's the eccentric doctor immortalized in the Netflix documentary Icarus, the whistleblower who exposed what a leading report called a doping "cover-up that operated on an unprecedented scale" in Russia.
Texas church victim's family files first claim against Air Force
New York Post - 29 Nov 2017 05:17
NEW YORK -- Parents of one of the victims killed in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at a Texas church filed a claim on Tuesday against the U.S. Air Force in what appeared to be the first legal action in connection to the inc...
New York Truck Attack Suspect Sayfullo Saipov Pleads Not Guilty
Time - 29 Nov 2017 04:54
Authorities say he killed eight people with his Oct. 31 truck attack near the World Trade Center
Trump Feuds With Democrats Ahead of a Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2017 04:19
In less than two weeks, much of the government will run out of money, but a negotiating session at the White House on Tuesday blew up after President Trump attacked Democrats.
WATCH: Daisy Ridley talks about spending time with Carrie Fisher on the set of 'The Force Awakens'
ABC News - 29 Nov 2017 04:08
The 25-year-old British actress also told "GMA" about the skills she honed while shooting "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and said working with Mark Hamill was "wonderful."
Dozens of Sexual Assault Victims Had to Pay Out of Pocket for Their Rape Exams
Time - 29 Nov 2017 04:00
Many sexual assault victims were wrongly billed for their rape exams by a New York City hospital
Aston Martin Vantage Threatens Ferrari Expansion Plans
Forbes - 29 Nov 2017 20:35
Aston Martin's new Vantage sports car is causing some angst amongst Ferrari shareholders because it promises competition in a sector where it formally prowled alone.
See the Special Toyota Ad That Aired on NBC Last Night Between The Voice and This Is Us
AdWeek - 29 Nov 2017 17:41
Toyota's holiday Toyotathon commercials aren't exactly known for their subtlety. They usually punch you in the face with holiday cheer, 30 seconds at a time. This year, though, the automaker and agency Saatchi & Saatchi ...
Waze Becomes First Navigation App to Support Carpool Lanes
Mac Rumors - 29 Nov 2017 16:29
Waze today announced it is rolling out three new features in its popular crowdsourced navigation app for iOS and Android, the most notable of which is support for high occupancy vehicle lanes, also known as carpool lanes...