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Sony HT-S350 review
Digital Trends - 22 May 2019 19:00
Sony's new midlevel soundbar, the HT-S350, offers tons of power, big bass, and a sleek look for $300. But mediocre features and a focus on might over detail make it easy to miss the little things. The post Sony HT-S350 r...
Washington becomes first state to allow composting of human bodies
New York Post - 22 May 2019 04:50
Washington became the first state to legalize human composting on Tuesday as Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing the “natural organic” method of burying human remains in the dirt. The composting process mixes a hu...
Subway Commutes Disrupted by Someone Activating Emergency Brakes, Officials Say
The New York Times - 22 May 2019 03:14
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was asking the public to help it identify the culprit. The M.T.A. said "thousands" of commutes were affected.
Charles Ludlam's Maria Callas Sendup Galas to Be Revived Off-Broadway
Playbill - 22 May 2019 23:03
The show, starring and directed by Everett Quinton, will begin performances June 13.
Kevin Hart Is More Scared of Bunnies Than You Are of Anything (Video)
The Wrap - 22 May 2019 15:58
Think about your greatest fear. Now double it. That’s how afraid of bunny rabbits comedian Kevin Hart appeared to be Tuesday during “Tonight Show” game “Hop Quiz.” Ordinarily on “Hop Quiz,” correctly answer...
'Matthias & Maxime' Film Review: Xavier Dolan Finds Maturity at the Ripe Old Age of 30
The Wrap - 22 May 2019 18:05
From one point of view, Xavier Dolan’s career looks like a precocious, single-minded blitz. As a director (he’s also a writer and actor), he’s made eight films between 2009 and 2019, with his first coming at the ag...
4 Reasons Emotional Data Is Key for Building Brand Loyalty
AdWeek - 22 May 2019 19:38
Brands looking to win customers for life should consider their emotional states and incorporate that data into all relevant touch points along the path to purchase. That's according to a new study from Deloitte Digital o...
Roger Clemens' son Kory charged with drunken driving in Houston
New York Post - 22 May 2019 04:45
HOUSTON -- The 30-year-old son of retired pitcher Roger Clemens has been arrested on a drunken driving charge. Officers stopped Kory Allen Clemens early Tuesday after watching the pickup truck he was driving speed down a...
I.R.S. Memo Undercuts Mnuchin on Withholding Trump's Tax Returns
The New York Times - 22 May 2019 04:19
A draft legal memo written by agency staff members said the president must use executive privilege to block congressional requests.
Trump calls for trade deal passage before infrastructure bill
New York Post - 22 May 2019 04:05
President Trump told Democratic lawmakers in a letter Tuesday that Congress should take up and pass a trade deal with Canada and Mexico before debating a bill about infrastructure in the US. Trump sent the letter to Sena...
Russian warplanes intercepted by U.S. fighter jets near Alaska
The Week - 22 May 2019 03:59
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) revealed on Tuesday that U.S. fighter jets intercepted six Russian warplanes off the coast of Alaska on Monday. The four Russian bombers and two Russian fighter planes...
FCC filing leaks smaller Samsung Galaxy Home before the first one even launches
Digital Trends - 22 May 2019 21:25
Samsung's promised entry into the A.I.-powered smart speaker race, the Galaxy Home, is still nowhere to be seen. But that isn't stopping the company from planning a follow-up device, which will be smaller, and likely che...
U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin: No discussion with White House on Trump's taxes
Reuters - 22 May 2019 18:35
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said he had not discussed releasing President Donald Trump's tax returns with the White House, and disagreed with an IRS memo that reportedly concluded he should releas...
5 reasons why Pelosi doesn't want to impeach Trump
CNN - 22 May 2019 17:10
House Democrats huddled Wednesday as Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought to beat back a growing revolt over her oft-stated resistance to the idea of impeaching President Donald Trump. The meeting came after days of increased pub...
Want to Save Europe? Learn From Poland
The New York Times - 22 May 2019 17:09
Three lessons from our fight against illiberalism.
Can Data Ward Off College Debt? New Strategy Focuses on Results
The New York Times - 22 May 2019 17:08
Knowing by major and by program how much money students borrow (and later earn) could shake up the higher education market.
Albany Closes a Loophole for Trump Pardons. Next Up: His Taxes.
The New York Times - 22 May 2019 17:08
The Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would allow three congressional committees to seek the release of President Trump's state tax returns.
In Kashmir, Indian Democracy Loses Ground to Millennial Militancy
The New Yorker - 22 May 2019 17:04
Raghu Karnad writes about the growing violence between Indian government forces and Kashmiri militants, in the run-up to and during India's national election.
Telstra releases HTC 5G Hub online
ZDNet - 22 May 2019 02:51
Pricing to start from AU$70 a month for 10GB of base data.
Lyft aims to make rides safer with 911 panic button in the app - CNET
CNET - 22 May 2019 01:41
After alleged attacks and sexual assaults by its drivers, the ride-hailing company adds more safety features.
The Huawei ban isn't just bad for the company, it's bad for Android in general
Android Authority - 22 May 2019 22:55Consumer Reports says Tesla's new autopilot feature raises serious safety concerns
CNN - 22 May 2019 22:53
Tesla's new Navigate on Autopilot feature performs much worse than a typical human driver at things like changing lanes and passing and poses a serious safety risk, according to Consumer Reports.