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When Did College Turn So Cruel?
The New York Times - 4 Sep 2019 02:12
We need more and better graduates. We sure don't act that way.
Spotify expands its new Premium Duo plan to Latin America
TechCrunch - 4 Sep 2019 15:30
Spotify’s newest paid subscription, the Premium Duo plan designed for two people, first launched this spring as a pilot test in Ireland, Colombia, Chile, Denmark, and Poland. Today, Spotify says the plan is being more ...
Merrill Lynch banker drugged, sexually assaulted woman in Italy: suit
New York Post - 4 Sep 2019 19:46
A Chicago Merrill Lynch banker allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a woman, leaving her with an STD while she was on vacation in Capri, Italy with two friends last year, according to a new lawsuit filed Wednesday. S...
The Baffling Legal Gray Zone of Marijuana at the Airport
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 11:30
The contradiction between federal and local laws can feel especially confusing to travelers in states where pot has been legalized.
The most expensive cameras and lenses you can buy (but probably shouldn't)
Digital Trends - 4 Sep 2019 16:00
Photography is expensive. But just how much can it cost? In this article, we focus on some of the most expensive cameras and lenses on the market.
Austin Vanderford gets opponent at Bellator 234, now officially set for Israel
MMAjunkie - 4 Sep 2019 21:48
Bellator 234 is now official for Tel Aviv, where Austin Vanderford will return on a card headlined by Sergei Kharitonov vs. Linton Vassell.
UConn, Louisville, NC State up in Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25
ESPN - 4 Sep 2019 00:48
Oregon and Baylor remain 1-2, but UConn jumped four spots to No. 3. Stanford and Oregon State helped give the Pac-12 three of the top six teams.
Pete Buttigieg's September Strategy in Iowa
The New Yorker - 4 Sep 2019 19:06
Eren Orbey reports on the moves of the Pete Buttigieg campaign for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination so far, comparisons to Obama's campaign, and Buttigieg's strategy in Iowa going forward.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Shipping Network
The New York Times - 4 Sep 2019 22:10
The penalties were the latest action to further isolate Iran in hopes that it will renegotiate an international agreement limiting its nuclear program.
What Will Turn Hurricane Dorian? How Wide Is the Eye? Your Questions Answered.
The New York Times - 4 Sep 2019 04:52
Understanding and forecasting a giant storm requires knowledge, experience and data -- a lot of it, though scientists could always use more.
The Taliban Has Defended a Kabul Suicide Bombing That Killed at Least 16 People
Time - 4 Sep 2019 04:28
A spokesman said the attack was a response to raids by U.S. and Afghan forces
A 'Free' M.B.A. Sometimes Isn't Enough to Lure Students
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 14:00Is this for-hire welding robot an omen for skilled labor?
ZDNet - 4 Sep 2019 13:00
Robotics developers are scrambling to automate skilled jobs amid labor shortages.
India's Moon lander is poised to make history
BGR - 4 Sep 2019 05:20
With so many eyes on missions to Mars and other interesting destinations in our solar system, it might seem like making it to Earth's Moon is old hat. Nothing could be further from the truth, and to date, just three coun...
South Africa's President Condemns Violent Attacks on Foreign-Owned Businesses
Time - 4 Sep 2019 04:38
President Cyril Ramaphosa called the violence "totally unacceptable"
Motherless Brooklyn Trailer Starring Edward Norton
15 Minute Fun - 4 Sep 2019 04:03
Edward Norton stars in Motherless Brooklyn as a private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome trying to solve the murder of his one and only...
Pentagon to divert $3.6B in funds from various projects toward border wall
New York Post - 4 Sep 2019 03:50
The defense secretary on Tuesday approved a border-wall spending plan that will divert funds from more than 100 military construction projects to earmark $3.6 billion for constructing a wall on the southern border with M...
Jonah Hill buys a Monterey Colonial-style home in Santa Monica for $6.77 million
L.A. Times - 4 Sep 2019 00:40IFA 2019: Portable 13-inch laptops can finally play games, and it's awesome
Digital Trends - 4 Sep 2019 22:00
At IFA 2019, a trend in laptop graphics has emerged. Integrated graphics are getting better, and entry-level discrete options are everywhere you look.
Trump: U.S. does not want to discuss Huawei with China
Reuters - 4 Sep 2019 18:53
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was not doing business with Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies and does not want to discuss the issue with China.
How to tell if your boss is monitoring your every move on your computer
USA Today - 4 Sep 2019 17:40
If you use an employer-issued computer, just know that it’s definitely not business as usual. Buzz60’s Sean Dowling has more.
Will Trump Back Down As His Trade War with China Bites The U.S. Economy?
The New Yorker - 4 Sep 2019 17:03
John Cassidy writes about the latest round of tariffs and duties in Trump's trade war with China, and how it's affecting American factory output.