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Art Rises in the Saudi Desert, Shadowed by Politics
The New York Times - 11 Feb 2020 22:34
Some artists say Desert X AlUla is a step toward changing Saudi society. Critics call the government-funded exhibition "morally corrupt."
The Big (Yet Hidden) Consequences of Antarctica's Record Heat
Wired - 11 Feb 2020 15:00
As the continent rapidly warms, unique communities of tiny animals like water bears are transforming in profound ways.
Frog debuts a radical new business model. Can it save independent design?
Fast Company - 11 Feb 2020 10:00
The business of design has never been as profitable as the businesses that design enables. In partnering with the VC firm Tuesday Capital, Frog wants to change that. In 2013, Andrew Zimmerman received a letter from Faceb...
Donald Trump unironically tweeted Larry David wearing a MAGA hat thinking it was a compliment
Consequence of Sound - 11 Feb 2020 04:53
The Curb Your Episode episode actually pokes fun at Trump, but the joke was lost on him Donald Trump unironically tweeted Larry David wearing a MAGA hat thinking it was a compliment Lake Schatz
Air Italy Goes Into Liquidation As Perpetually Bankrupt Alitalia Keeps On Keeping On
Forbes - 11 Feb 2020 20:43
In Italy, it seems, only Alitalia can afford to fly bankrupt. Qatar Airways and the Aga Khan have pulled the plug on Air Italy, a two-year venture which was launched with much fanfare and high hopes, but was unable to ov...
Man pleads guilty for killing teen, posting photos online
Boston - 11 Feb 2020 04:26
Bianca Devins's family learned of the murder when strangers sent them photos of her body that Brandon Clark had posted.
Mom talked of driving "off a cliff" with kids, missing girl's aunt says
CBSNews - 11 Feb 2020 14:44
Lori Vallow's husband, Chad Daybell, has self-published books about his brush with death and the end of the world.
The Vast of Night Trailer
15 Minute Fun - 11 Feb 2020 04:03
The Vast of Night is set in the 1950's and follows a switchboard operator and DJ who discover a bizarre audio frequency that could change everything.
Rage Against The Machine Lead 2020 Rock Tours With World Tour Announcement
Forbes - 11 Feb 2020 16:52
Among Guns N' Roses, Rammstein, Megadeth, Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe, Rage Against The Machine are now leading the parade for rock tour of the year.
Cincinnati cop busted for drunk driving: 'Does it help that I am a police officer?'
New York Post - 11 Feb 2020 21:30
A sloshed Cincinnati police captain allegedly tried to talk her way out of DUI charges by asking an arresting officer if it helped that she's a fellow cop, according to a report. Capt. Amanda Caton, 55, was charged with ...
SoundCloud Gets $75 Million Investment From Sirius
Wall Street Journal - 11 Feb 2020 14:30Watch the Mars 2020 rover's laser in action
BGR - 11 Feb 2020 02:45
NASA's Mars 2020 rover will be the most complex and powerful piece of science equipment the space agency has ever sent to the Red Planet. It's packed with a variety of instruments designed to collect a variety of data ab...
For some reason, Samsung thinks it can sell 2.5 million Galaxy Z Flip units this year
BGR - 11 Feb 2020 01:36
You only need to look as far as Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, when Samsung surprised everyone with a TV spot for the still-unannounced Galaxy Z Flip foldable that will be unveiled on Tuesday, to understand that the com...
Why We Should Murder the Kool Aid Man: A Manifesto
Popdust - 11 Feb 2020 16:00
Capitalism is eating itself. Like a serpent intent on keeping its body pure through self-immolation, capitalism has grown so bloated and animate, it can no longer differentiate itself from that which it consumes. As such...
Chinese Hacking Is Alarming. So Are Data Brokers.
The New York Times - 11 Feb 2020 04:01
Companies like Equifax threaten our personal privacy and our national security.
Trump says Coronavirus will be gone by April when the weather gets warmer - updates
USA Today - 11 Feb 2020 03:39The Navy says it wants to shrink the Marine Corps by more than 2,000 Marines
Business Insider - 11 Feb 2020 01:11
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck The Department of the Navy wants to reduce the size of the Marine Corps by 2,300 troops, it revealed on Monday in its fiscal year 2021 budget request. The departme...
Oscars Woes for Netflix, Money for Yahoo Users, and More News
Wired - 11 Feb 2020 00:41
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Red Sox to Name Ron Roenicke as Interim Manager
Sports Illustrated - 11 Feb 2020 21:08
The Red Sox' search for a new manager has come to an end. The team will name bench coach Ron Roenickeas its interim manager, the team announced. The news was first reported by TheBoston Globe's Alex Speier. Roenicke has ...
Did Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois Deserve To Be Named La Liga Player Of The Month?
Forbes - 11 Feb 2020 20:45
It's not too often that we see goalkeepers being handed Player of the Month awards, but that's exactly the honour that's been bestowed upon Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, thanks to his La Liga performances in January.
Spark mail app now lets you recycle sent emails, display avatars, more
9 to 5 Mac - 11 Feb 2020 17:23
Popular email client Spark for iOS and Mac is out with an update today that brings a few new neat features including a Send Again feature that’s sure to save time and avatar support for Mac. more… The post Spark mail...
Sudan, Darfur rebels agree on prosecution of those wanted by ICC
Al Jazeera English - 11 Feb 2020 16:50
Announcement comes as Sudan's transitional authorities and Darfur rebel groups hold talks in Juba.