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Somewhere Between a Shared Cab and a Private Jet, It's the Commuter Helicopter
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2020 12:00
In traffic-clogged cities around the world, the skies are abuzz with helicopters.
The UK Exited the EU--and Is Leaving a 'Meme Ban' Behind
Wired - 1 Feb 2020 17:00
Though the UK initially supported the legislation, it does not plan to implement the EU Copyright Directive post-Brexit.
David Rabe Reads "The Other Side of the Street,"by John Updike
The New Yorker - 1 Feb 2020 13:00
David Rabe joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss "The Other Side of the Street," by John Updike, from a 1991 issue of the magazine.
Trump expands controversial travel ban restrictions to six new countries
USA Today - 1 Feb 2020 00:00Trump impeachment: What's next now that no witnesses will be called?
New York Post - 1 Feb 2020 06:46
The Senate voted Friday to not allow witnesses to testify in President Trump’s impeachment trial, paving the way for his likely acquittal next week -- but two days of long speeches and a final Senate floor vote still s...
China coronavirus toll rises to 259, U.S. imposes border curbs
Reuters - 1 Feb 2020 05:12
The number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China rose by 46 to 259 on Friday, the country's health authority said on Saturday, as the United States announced new border curbs on foreign nationals who have been i...
Ex-Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch is retiring from State Department
New York Post - 1 Feb 2020 04:36
Marie Yovanovitch, who testified during House impeachment hearings against President Trump, will be retiring from the U.S. foreign service less than a year after her removal as ambassador to Ukraine. A source familiar wi...
Over 75,000 people in Wuhan may be infected with coronavirus
New York Post - 1 Feb 2020 16:39
Scientists at Hong Kong University published research in a medical journal on Saturday that projects as many as 75,815 people in Wuhan, China, may have been infected with Coronavirus, the South China Morning Post reporte...
The Future of Fintech: AI & Blockchain
Business Insider - 1 Feb 2020 05:15
Sweeping global regulations, the growing penetration of digital devices, and a slew of investor interest are catapulting the fintech industry to new highs. Of the many emerging technologies poised to transform financial ...
Daniel Jones' taste of Super Bowl 2020 gives him Giants hope
New York Post - 1 Feb 2020 19:25
MIAMI - He is here for only a few days but not here for what almost everyone else is here for. "I definitely won't go to the game,'' Giants quarterback Daniel Jones said Saturday morning. No, Jones won’t be attending S...
Protests, cheers on the streets of London as Brexit is finalized
CBSNews - 1 Feb 2020 16:39
Brexit supporters celebrated the U.K.'s historic departure from the EU after it was formalized on Friday after nearly four tense years of back-and-forth. The country's first order of business will include negotiations ov...
Palestinian Authority says it cuts security ties with Israel, U.S.
Reuters - 1 Feb 2020 16:28
The Palestinian Authority has cut all ties with the United States and Israel including security relations after rejecting a Middle East peace plan presented this week by U.S. President Donald Trump, Palestinian President...
Kyrie uses 'Mamba mentality' to drop 54 on Bulls
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 05:32
Inspired by thoughts of Kobe Bryant, Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 54 points on Friday as Brooklyn breezed past the Chicago Bulls. Irving shot 82.6% from the field, the sixth-best shooting percentage in a ...
Trump impeachment trial live updates: Senate votes to block witnesses
ABC News - 1 Feb 2020 01:00
Barreling into what could be the final day of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, a key Republican senator has made up his mind.
Iraq Names New Prime Minister Who Praises 'Bravery' of Protesters
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2020 22:35
Anti-government demonstrations have been raging since October, demanding an end to political corruption.
Don't Listen To Sen. Tom Cotton About Coronavirus
The Huffington Post - 1 Feb 2020 02:00
The GOP senator has spread misinformation and panic in a weeks-long meltdown over the disease.
Apple Offering Onsite Device Repairs in Select Cities Through Go Tech Services
Mac Rumors - 1 Feb 2020 01:40
Apple is now offering an onsite repair option for customers in select cities who need issues with their Apple devices addressed but aren't able to visit a repair shop or Apple Store. The onsite repair options are availab...
Prosthetics, 3D Scans and Dummies All Played a Part in Hair and Make-Up Contenders
Variety - 1 Feb 2020 00:56
Ever since audiences got their first look at Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly in "Bombshell," Kazu Hiro seemed like the Oscar front-runner for hair and makeup gold. But there are no certainties when it comes to the Academy...
Apple's Lightning is out as EU votes for a common charger for all mobile devices - CNET
CNET - 1 Feb 2020 00:38
It's an effort to reduce e-waste.
Kyrgyzstan says U.S. travel restrictions damage ties
Reuters - 1 Feb 2020 16:00
The move by the United States to impose travel restrictions on Kyrgyz citizens is a blow to bilateral relations, the Central Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Saturday.
Apple to close stores in China amid coronavirus outbreak
New York Post - 1 Feb 2020 15:54
Apple Inc. has become the latest victim of coronavirus in China. The company revealed Saturday it would close all its official mainland stores and corporate offices until Feb. 9 as the disease continues to spread in the ...
UK's Johnson plans full border checks on EU goods: Telegraph
Reuters - 1 Feb 2020 15:07
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to impose full customs and border checks on all European Union goods entering Britain from next year, in an attempt to increase pressure on the bloc in trade talks, The D...