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New chip for waking up small wireless devices could extend battery life
EurekAlert! - 12 Nov 2019 07:00
(University of California - San Diego) A new power saving chip could significantly reduce or eliminate the need to replace batteries in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and wearables. The so-called wake-up receiver wakes...
Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?
Slate - 12 Nov 2019 15:00
Felix Salmon asks Nathaniel Popper about investing in cryptocurrency.
Why Olympics Branding Is Such a Challenge
AdWeek - 12 Nov 2019 18:19
In October, Paris 2024 unveiled the branding for its Olympic and Paralympic Games. The logo paid homage to Marianne, France's national symbol, and used some visual trickery to vacillate between a flame and feminine featu...
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The Daily Northwestern Apologizes to Student Protesters for Reporting
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2019 17:34
Editors at the campus newspaper spurred a backlash from professional journalists after they apologized for how they covered protests at a speech by Jeff Sessions.
Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Film 'The Tomorrow War' Gets Release Date
Variety - 12 Nov 2019 02:28
Chris Pratt’s upcoming sci-fi actioner, which was recently retitled “The Tomorrow War,” has set a Christmas Day 2020 release date. The Paramount film was formerly titled “Ghost Draft.” It follows a man (played ...
Goodbye, Phone Calls. Hello, Loneliness
Scientific American - 12 Nov 2019 16:00
Can you really “reach out and touch someone” via text? --
Former President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospital for Surgery to Relieve Pressure on His Brain
Time - 12 Nov 2019 04:59
The procedure is meant to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding
Man arrested after 15-year-old girl escapes kidnapping, authorities say
CBSNews - 12 Nov 2019 03:41
Trevion Shields, 20, was arrested after a 15-year-old girl escaped kidnapping, Texas authorities said Monday. The girl, who has not been named, was allegedly kidnapped, drugged and raped over the course of several months...
'No body, no crime,' fiancé said before Kelsey Berreth vanished: testimony
New York Post - 12 Nov 2019 04:06
The Colorado dad charged with killing his fiancée talked to a lifelong friend about murdering her months before she disappeared, even saying: “No body, no crime, right?” according to court testimony. Patrick Frazee,...
The Ebola Vaccine Is Now Officially Here With Approval In Europe
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 02:22
In big global health news, the European Commission has granted Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V. marketing authorization in Europe for Ervebo.
Prosecutors seek charges against Volkswagen managers over labor bonuses
Reuters - 12 Nov 2019 17:44
German prosecutors on Tuesday sought charges against a current Volkswagen manager as well as a former manager and two former board members, accusing them of awarding works council members inflated salaries.
Bernie Sanders returned $470 from the only billionaire who donated to his campaign
The Week - 12 Nov 2019 17:06
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has made it clear his 2020 campaign isn't funded by billionaires. Except for a little while, it was. Marta Thoma Hall, the wife of a billionaire inventor, gave $470 to Sanders' campaign this s...
Film News Roundup: 'Rugrats' Writer David N. Weiss Honored by Animation Writers
Variety - 12 Nov 2019 04:53
In today’s film news roundup, David N. Weiss is honored, Rin Tin Tin is getting a modern movie and “The Shasta Triangle” finds a home. WEISS HONORED David N. Weiss will receive the animation writing award from the ...
Bolivia military, police ready for violent protests; Morales leaves for Mexico
Reuters - 12 Nov 2019 04:27
Bolivia´s military and police readied on Monday to quell acts of "vandalism" posing a threat to citizens as La Paz braced for violent clashes with thousands of supporters of ousted president Evo Morales marching toward ...
Bolivian Military to Join Police in Responding to Unrest
Time - 12 Nov 2019 04:05
Bolivian police chief Yuri Calderon says the joint policing operation will begin immediately
Tesla CEO says will build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area'
Reuters - 12 Nov 2019 23:53
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric-car maker is going to build a new vehicle factory as well as an engineering and design center in the German capital, Berlin.
Nigerian State Pushes to Keep Pregnant Girls in School
Human Rights Watch - 12 Nov 2019 17:14
June 14, 2018 Video Giving Girls a Future: Allow Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers to Attend School Tens of thousands of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers are banned or discouraged from attending school across Africa. Ek...
Newtown shooting victim families can sue gun-maker, Supreme Court allows
ABC News - 12 Nov 2019 17:07
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for families of Newtown victims to sue gun maker Remington Arms Co. -- the manufacturer of the AR-15.
How Whoopi Goldberg Landed Her Original Sister Act Role on the London Stage
Playbill - 12 Nov 2019 17:05
Get the story behind the star of the film tackling the role of Deloris onstage for the first time.
Challenging Trump, Catholic Bishops Elect Their First Hispanic President
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2019 17:03
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, an outspoken defender of immigrants, will lead the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Two Michelin stars go to Thai restaurants in Thailand in a first
Al Jazeera English - 12 Nov 2019 17:02
It is the first time restaurants in Thailand serving Thai cuisine have been given the recognition.