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George Floyd Protests in N.Y.C.: Unrest in Brooklyn as de Blasio Appeals for Calm
The New York Times - 30 May 2020 06:54
Demonstrators stormed the perimeter of Barclays Center, hurling bottles and debris at police officers, who responded with tear gas and mace.
Scientists say an apocalyptic bird flu could wipe out half of humanity
New York Post - 30 May 2020 17:54
The coronavirus has killed over 365,000 people worldwide in just five months -- but that's nothing compared to what could be coming if humans don't clean up their act when it comes to chickens. In his new book, "How to S...
Civil lawsuit alleges Harvey Weinstein raped 17-year-old in 1990s
CNN - 30 May 2020 01:45
Four women identified as Jane Does filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Thursday, alleging he sexually assaulted them. The allegations include the story of one woman who says Weinstein raped her...
No excuse for inaction: #EndTobacco to prevent epidemics of diseases and deaths
OpEdNews - 30 May 2020 17:06
This article is for 2020 World No Tobacco Day. For so many years there was plethora of scientific evidence that tobacco kills, and causes life-threatening diseases. But now it is also a risk factor for conditions that in...
How Two Co-Workers, a Fake Bill and an Encounter Roiled a Nation
The New York Times - 30 May 2020 02:49
The episode began with a report of a $20 counterfeit bill. It ended in a fatal encounter with the police, which the authorities have described in detail for the first time.
Trump praises Secret Service for deploying 'vicious dogs' against DC protesters
New York Post - 30 May 2020 17:13
President Trump said he felt safe and sound holed up in the White House Friday evening, even as thousands of protesters descended outside the gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. “Great job last night at the White House by ...
China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'
ABC News - 30 May 2020 14:01
The mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party says U.S. moves to end some trading privileges extended to Hong Kong grossly interfere in China's internal affairs and are doomed to fail
CNN reporter says she's never seen this before
CNN - 30 May 2020 05:21
CNN's Sara Sidner reports on the ongoing protest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, despite the curfew order.
Life is Strange and Vampyr developer Dontnod is opening a new international studio in Canada
GamesRadar - 30 May 2020 20:19
"We will be able to envision even more ambitious titles"
Facebook employees reportedly criticize stance on not fact-checking Trump's posts - CNET
CNET - 30 May 2020 01:16
It follows the president signing an executive order after Twitter labeled and hid tweets it deemed as potentially misleading and glorifying violence.
Nanoparticles can make home refrigeration more accessible for low-income households
EurekAlert! - 30 May 2020 06:00
(University of Johannesburg) Power consumption of a home refrigerator can be cut by 29% while improving cooling capacity. Researchers replaced environmentally-unfriendly R134a refrigerant with the more energy-efficient R...
Randy Orton Trends After Supporting 'Black Lives Matter' Amid George Floyd Protests
Forbes - 30 May 2020 01:42DeSean Jackson, Lane Johnson Talk NFL Games Without Fans, LeSean McCoy to Eagles
Bleacher Report - 30 May 2020 22:59
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson and offensive tackle Lane Johnson said Saturday the NFL should give fans watching on television unprecedented access if they're ...
I have a $1 million life insurance policy, and there are 4 ways I hope my wife would use it if I died
Business Insider - 30 May 2020 15:51
kate_sept2004/Getty Images Life insurance is an important protection for families who rely on a primary income earner. When my wife and I decided to have kids, I signed up for a $1 million life insurance policy to protec...
White supremacists, drug cartels add to George Floyd chaos: governor
New York Post - 30 May 2020 15:05
White supremacists and drug cartels are playing off the George Floyd killing to create more havoc on the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota’s governor said Saturday. Gov. Tim Walz confirmed he had received reports of ho...
Study says you should wear a coronavirus face mask even at home
BGR - 30 May 2020 15:01
A new study shows that coronavirus masks are super effective when wearing them at home to prevent the spread of disease to family members. The research shows that wearing a mask reduces the chances of transmission by 79%...
Atlanta Protesters Clash With Police as Mayor Warns 'You Are Disgracing Our City'
The New York Times - 30 May 2020 05:58
Protesters broke windows and set fire to cars after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Protests emerged in many U.S. cities.
Refurbished iPhone XR models now on sale at Apple's website
BGR - 30 May 2020 02:35
Apple began selling refurbished iPhone XR models in the US for the first time this week. Refurbished iPhone XR models start at $499 for the 64GB model and go up to $629 for the 256GB model, which was actually discontinue...
Here's one way that Google's Pixel crushes the iPhone
BGR - 30 May 2020 01:03Apple unveils first look at new original comedy series "Ted Lasso," starring Jason Sudeikis
The Loop - 30 May 2020 20:10
I love Sudeikis and the premise of this is utterly ridiculous which guarantees I'll watch it. The trailers and "behind the scenes" videos on YouTube are hilarious.∞ Read this on The Loop
Trump praises Secret Service after protests outside White House
CBSNews - 30 May 2020 15:46
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with "vicious dogs" if they breached the fence.
Zoom planning to roll out stronger encryption for paying customers, report says
9 to 5 Mac - 30 May 2020 15:27
Zoom has announced that it will "strengthen encryption of video calls" to help boost security for users. As reported by Reuters, the company plans to roll out this stronger encryption only to users who pay for Zoom, not ...