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11 months ago
US news

After a Winter Deluge, California Rivers Are Too Dangerous to Enjoy

Gwyny Pett has been visiting the Kern River for decades, camping there as a girl and then taking her own children, now grown, to splash in shallows so calm they felt like a private pool.She has seen it in dry cycles like last year, when the river was difficult to explore not because of surging water, but because she turned her ankles on the exposed pebbles.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Uruguay Has a Large Bronze Nazi Eagle. It's Turning It Into a Dove.

An approximately 700-pound bronze Nazi eagle that once adorned a German warship and in recent years became the subject of a court case in Uruguay will be melted down and turned into a dove, the South American nation's president said on Friday, a move that he said would transform a symbol of violence and war into one of peace and unity.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

Virgin Will Now Fly You To Space For $450,000 Per Ticket

After years of promise and talking about the potential of commercial space travel, the new frontier of travel is just around the corner.Virgin Galactic is finally beginning long-promised commercial spaceflight services.But when can you hop on a flight to space?Here's what you need to know.According to Virgin Galactic, the first tourist flight to space takes off at the end of June.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Two children among bodies of four people found dead at a house in west London

In a statement on Saturday morning, the Met said the four were found at a house in Staines Road, Bedfont on Friday afternoon.As well as a man and a woman who were thought to be in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and three-year-old boy, were also found dead at the scene.Chief superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

The Final Fight for Black Sailors Known as the Philadelphia 15'

Just over a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, 15 sailors assigned to the U.S.S.Philadelphia wrote a letter to a Black newspaper detailing the abuse and indignities they had faced on the warship solely because of the color of their skin.When they enlisted, the Navy had promised training and assignments that would lead to advancement, but the Black sailors soon found that those opportunities did not exist for them.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Mateo's wealthy cities using ADUs to avoid building affordable housing, says report

Affluent cities in San Mateo County are using accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to meet affordable housing targets set by the state, according to a new report by the county's civil grand jury.Effectively, this allows these cities to avoid constructing multifamily low-income affordable housing units, the report says.
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Black & White & Read All Over
11 months ago
Juventus

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign Dejan Kulusevski outright in 30 million deal

Juventus first move of the summer comes as no surprise.Both Juve and Tottenham announced Saturday evening that the London-based club have signed Swedish attacker Dejan Kulusevski outright for a €30 million price tag.It's not the initial €35 million price that was part of the original deal with Tottenham that saw Kulusevski head to the Premier League on an 18-month loan, but with Spurs' failure to qualify for the Champions League next season the two sides had to negotiate the terms of the deal in earnest.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Bell seeks regulator intervention amid spat with Rogers over access to TTC network | CBC News

BCE Inc. has requested that the federal telecommunications regulator intervene amid its dispute with Rogers Communications Inc. over wireless access on Toronto's subway network.The parent company of Bell Canada asked the CRTC on Thursday to prohibit Rogers from adding its customers to the network until it ensures it is technically feasible to provide access to all carriers.
Silver Screen and Roll
11 months ago
LA Lakers

Rumor Roundup: Latest on Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell

With NBA free agency just a few weeks away and the 2023 NBA Draft in just six days, rumors about what the Los Angeles Lakers will do in the former period are starting to pick up steam as all the moves made in the latter timeframe are beginning to take shape.Here are some of the latest whispers and scuttlebutt from the NBA's information brokers.
www.creativebloq.com
11 months ago
Graphic design

Even Apple's CEO is baffled by the 'iPhones' in these paintings

(Image credit: Future) It can be hard to remember a time before smartphones and in particular the model that started it all.Apple's iPhone, which has probably replaced your computer, music player, calculator and approximately a billion other devices, first launched in 2007.Or is that 1860?Or is it even 1670?
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Health

Can a playlist of fish music save the world's coral reefs?

Scientist Amy Apprill, with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, places a recording device onto a coral reef in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Paul Caiger/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Do fish bay at the moon?The answer to that question may also point to a way to protect the ocean's damaged coral reefs.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

Germany to give $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024

The organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Thursday that Germany has agreed to extend another $1.4 billion (1.29 billion euros) overall for Holocaust survivors around the globe for the coming year.The compensation was negotiated with Germany's finance ministry and includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

Harlem City Council Election Tests Limits of Progressive Politics

Two years ago, when a democratic socialist narrowly won a crowded Democratic primary for a City Council seat in Harlem, some saw it as a sign that the historically Black neighborhood was becoming more politically progressive.But roughly a month before this year's primary on June 27, the first-term councilwoman, Kristin Richardson Jordan, unexpectedly dropped out of the race.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Want to help migrants and refugees in L.A. and California? Here are organizations you can support

(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott didn't exactly give California a heads-up before moving 42 migrants, including eight children, from his state to Los Angeles this week.Nevertheless, when the migrants arrived at Union Station, they found organizations ready to help them, including the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
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www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Woman killed in multi-vehicle collision in Brampton | CBC News

A woman has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Friday, Peel Regional Police say.Officers responded to a crash in the area of Kennedy Road South and Steeles Avenue East at approximately 4:16 p.m., Const.Tyler Bell said.Preliminary information indicates a car was exiting a plaza when it was struck by a commercial vehicle, Bell said.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

York police officer in life-threatening condition after being rear-ended by Canada Post vehicle | CBC News

York Regional Police say an officer is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a Canada Post vehicle early Wednesday morning.York police said the collision happened at approximately 2:20 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue near Highway 404.Police initially said the officer was rushed to a trauma centre in Toronto with serious but non-life-threatening injuries but Toronto police, say the officer is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

22 US service members injured after helicopter mishap' in northeastern Syria

Twenty-two US service members have been injured to various degrees after a helicopter mishap in northeastern Syria, according to a statement released by US Central Command on Monday.The cause of the incident is under investigation, although no enemy fire was reported, the statement said.The service members are receiving treatment for injuries and 10 have been evacuated to higher care facilities.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Man dead, woman injured after shooting in Aurora | CBC News

York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 km north of Toronto.York Regional Police says officers are investigating a shooting in Aurora, Ont. on Tuesday afternoon.(Greg Ross/CBC) York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 kilometres north of Toronto.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Boerum Hill man charged for fatal stabbing elderly neighbor 30 times * Brooklyn Paper

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Authorities arrested a Boerum Hill man for allegedly fatally stabbing his 83-year-old neighbor thirty times inside the elevator of their shared apartment building.Joevani Vale, 27, was arraigned Friday on an indictment for murder, along with assault and attempted assault, in connection with three other incidents that occurred hours before and after the fatal stabbing of Ramon Cintron on April 8.
"I am heartbroken that 83-year-old Ramon Cintron died in such a violent and horrifying way and my condolences go out to his family, friends and neighbors," said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson hosted friend at Chequers while Covid restrictions in place'

Boris and Carrie Johnson hosted a close friend at Chequers while some coronavirus restrictions were still in place, it has been reported.The former prime minister and his then-pregnant wife are said to have invited corporate events organiser Dixie Maloney to the Buckinghamshire country mansion on 7 May 2021.
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www.housingwire.com
11 months ago
Real estate

MBA defends servicers on heels of HUD OIG loss mitigation report

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is highlighting the challenges and successes that the COVID-19 pandemic created for mortgage servicers in response to a series of reports published this week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of the Inspector General (OIG).[The] report from the OIG confirms what we all know the COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to homeowners, servicers, and the federal agencies like HUD that administer loan guarantee programs, said Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA.
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11 months ago
Digital life

JPL Creates PDF Archive to Aid Malware Research

JPL has created a PDF archive containing freely available malware samples to assist malware researchers in their work.
The archive includes more than 2.5 million PDF documents containing malicious code, and JPL is continuing to add new samples to the archive.
The archive is an invaluable resource for malware researchers, providing them with a range of malware samples to analyze and study for free. [ more ]
Hogs Haven
11 months ago
Washington Redskins

Washington Commanders announce 2023 NFL Training Camp dates and locations

The Washington Commanders finished their 3 day, mandatory mini-camp and have another day of meetings and light workouts today before they take a 6 week break.The team announced their training camp schedule yesterday, which includes free 12 open practices.The Washington Commanders training camp will be held July 27 - August 19.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Health

Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here's what it looks like in Ivory Coast

New father Yappe Pako gets help with his kangaroo care carrier from midwife Marie-JosAe Miezan.His newborn son is named Ambo Crisostome.They're in the kangaroo care ward at the University Hospital Medical Center at Treichville in the Ivory Coast.A new program teaches the technique to moms a and dads.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Man shot in buttocks at Williamsburg apartment building: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

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Cops are searching for a perp who they believe shot a 54-year-old man in the buttocks as he climbed the stairs of his Williamsburg apartment building on Wednesday evening.The victim told police he came upon a man he did not know sitting on the staircase of his residential building at 199 Scholes St. at around 6:30 p.m.
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TechRepublic
11 months ago
Information security

Akamai's new study: Bots, phishing and server attacks making commerce a cybersecurity hotspot

Akamai’s study found that the number of bot attacks on ecommerce websites has increased by 21% over the past two years.
The most common types of bot attacks are credential stuffing, account takeover, and basic authentication.
Businesses can protect themselves from bot attacks by implementing a multi-layered security strategy that includes using authentication, IP reputation, bot detection, and web application firewalls. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

What happened to Madeleine McCann?

Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old girl from Rothley, Leicestershire, was reported missing from the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on the Algarve on 3 May 2007, a case still unsolved and still the subject of intense interest among the public and press.Her parents, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann, posted a statement on the Find Madeleine website on 3 May 2023 marking the latest anniversary of their daughter's disappearance, reiterating their hopes of being reunited with her one day and posting a poem, The Contradiction by Clare Pollard, to express their feelings.
The IP Law Blog
11 months ago
Intellectual property law

Zillow Loses Second Round of Copyright Fight Over Real Estate Photos

On June 7, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in VHT, Inc. v. Zillow Group, Inc., in which it affirmed the trial court's findings of infringement against Zillow and the award of statutory damages.In 2019, the Ninth Circuit had previously found mostly in Zillow's favor as to an earlier trial and had reversed and remanded the case back for further proceedings.
Harvard Business Review
11 months ago
Business

A More Humane Model for Eldercare in the U.S.

The U.S. health care system is not set up to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable, chronically ill, elderly people, especially those who are poor.Older poor people often face loneliness, depression, a lost sense of purpose, and an inability to live independently in their homes.They also encounter many health service hurdles, including inadequate care coordination, fee-for-service reimbursement that often reflexively encourages medical treatment over other forms of care, and a dysfunctional nursing home industry.
RAIN News
11 months ago
Music

National Music Publishers Association sues Twitter for unpaid music use ($250M) - RAIN News

In a startling interruption of Twitter's placid and uneventful operation, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) has brought a lawsuit against the social media platform, claiming Twitter has failed to pay for music placed on its platform.The action seeks $250-million in damages.Twitter's predicted top-line revenue for 2023 is $2B-$5B.
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

World's Largest Fusion Project Is in Big Trouble, New Documents Reveal

It could be a new world record, although no one involved wants to talk about it.In the south of France, a collaboration among 35 countries has been birthing one of the largest and most ambitious scientific experiments ever conceived: the giant fusion power machine known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

1st year of Ontario sports betting generated over $1.48B, IGo report shows | CBC News

The opening year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario was a profitable one, a recent report shows.The report released Wednesday by IGaming Ontario, the province's regulated market generated total gaming revenues of just over $1.48 billion.The analyses was provided as of April 26, 2023.The industry opened up fully in Ontario on April 4, 2022.
Exchangewire
11 months ago
Marketing tech

Sharethrough The First Ad Exchange to Automatically Remove High-Carbon & Made-for-Advertising Sites

Sharethrough, one of the top global independent omnichannel ad exchanges, has announced two major initiatives that will lower carbon emissions from ad campaigns while providing brands with a cleaner advertising ecosystem: removing made-for-advertising (MFA) sites by default, and the availability of low-emission private marketplaces (PMPs) at no extra cost for advertisers.
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www.amny.com
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn subway stabbing suspect caught less than 24 hours after bloody murder on J train | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives cuffed on Wednesday the prime suspect in a deadly Brooklyn subway stabbing the night before.Jordan Williams, 20, of Queens is accused of brutally stabbing 36-year-old Brooklynite Devictor Ouedraogo aboard northbound J train at approximately 8 p.m. just before it stopped at the Marcy Avenue and Broadway station, police said.
Breaking Muscle
11 months ago
Exercise

Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 200 Kilograms (440.9 Pounds) For New IPF World Record - Breaking Muscle

Connor has added more jewels to her deadlift crown.When it comes to "pulling" off the seemingly impossible on monstrous deadlifts, Heather Connor is unmatched.During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, the superstar pulled another heavy rabbit out of her black top hat when she deadlifted 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) raw.
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Hogs Haven
11 months ago
Washington Redskins

Can Ron Rivera's Draft Priorities Explain the State of the Commanders' Roster?

Three years and a bit into the coach-centric rebuild, the Washington Commanders' roster is largely a product of Ron Rivera's making.Using Bill-in-Bangkok's depth chart projection as a guide, only four of Washington's 22 starters on offense and defense were on the team when Rivera was hired.They happen to be four of Washington's best players: WR Terry McLaurin, DT Daron Payne, DT Jonathan Allen, DE Montez Sweat.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Ramsay helps creates largest beef wellington weighing same as eight-year-old boy

TV chef Gordon Ramsay along with TikTok star Nick DiGiovanni have become the Guinness World Record holders for the largest beef wellington, weighing the equivalent of an eight-year-old boy.The mammoth dish, created using the Kitchen Nightmares star's signature beef wellington recipe, weighs around 25.76kg (56.79lb) while the regular-sized meal weighs approximately 1.42kg (3.13lb).
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man City to mark treble with open-top bus parade

Manchester City will hold an open-top bus parade in Manchester city centre on Monday to celebrate the club's Treble win.It followed Premier League and FA Cup successes this season."We're sure the parade will be a joyous and unforgettable occasion," said Manchester City Council leader Cllr Bev Craig.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
World politics

Colombian Children Rescued From Jungle Are Said to Be in Good Health

Four Colombian children who survived in the Colombian jungle for 40 days after their plane crashed were eager to play and asked for books to read, officials said on Saturday, one day after the group was rescued.The siblings, aged 1 to 13, were recuperating at a military hospital in Bogota, the capital, and were said to be in good health and spirits on Saturday, when they were visited by President Gustavo Petro and other officials.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Fact check: Trump's baseless 1,850 boxes' attacks on Biden's legal and normal University of Delaware documents collection

In the weeks before Donald Trump was indicted over his alleged mishandling of classified defense documents and alleged attempt to cover it up, the former president kept arguing that it would be unfair to prosecute him given that President Joe Biden took 1,850 boxes of documents to the University of Delaware.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Top 10 Cutting-Edge Gifts for Father's Day - Yanko Design

Father's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the important role our fathers and father figures play in our lives.Finding the perfect gift for dads can be challenging, as they often claim not to want anything or already have everything they need.However, when Father's Day arrives, it's essential to show your appreciation with a fantastic gift.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Bauhutte designs ergonomically comfortable laptop cushion stand for lazy gamers - Yanko Design

Gaming as an industry is evolving into a source of entertainment and professional sports, given the level of engagement it offers.While Esports gamers prefer a professional setup to home in the advantage, a casual gamer churning time on a mobile device or even a laptop prefers a more comfortable setup.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

New Construction Home in Wesley Heights - Washingtonian

Welcome to this beautiful new construction home featuring seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths, and approximately 7,000 square feet.Step inside to white oak hardwood floors, and designer finishes and fixtures throughout.Double sliding doors open from the family room to the screened-in porch, patio, and lawn, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor living space.
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MLB Trade Rumors
11 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLBTR Data Entry And Analysis Position Filled

June 8: This position has been filled.Thanks to all who applied.May 23: MLB Trade Rumors is seeking help for a part-time position involving data entry and analysis.This position will pay hourly and will require approximately five hours per week.Responsibilities will include:


Collecting and auditing data from multiple sources and entering it into our tracking system
Creating and analyzing reports utilizing data from Google Analytics and social media
Contacting employees to verify scheduling discrepancies
Identifying opportunities to increase traffic on MLB Trade Rumors, Hoops Rumors, Pro Football Rumors, and Pro Hockey Rumors



Generally, the work will be spread out so that it's about one hour per weekday, with some flexibility on the time of day.
Breaking Muscle
11 months ago
Exercise

Strongman Leon Miroshnik Deadlifts 410 Kilograms (903.9 Pounds), Nearly 4 Times His Body Weight - Breaking Muscle

Miroshnik made this pull look easy for an athlete of his size.There is one rather simple but very effective way to distinguish one's self in the strongman sphere: lift extremely heavy objects - from the floor, above your head, any way you can.That's precisely what Leon Miroshnik recently accomplished, in turn distinguishing himself among his strength peers.
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Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Look for the giant Cheez-It in the sky: Pop-up takes over Joshua Tree gas station

(Katie Gardner / Cheez-It)

Anyone making the trek into the California high desert this week should look out for the triangular cheddar-orange sign jutting into the horizon.For one week only, Cheez-It has transformed a Joshua Tree gas station into the Cheez-It Stop, a pop-up store featuring merch, postcards and, of course, crackers.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Jodie Comer Leaves Broadway Show Because of Air Quality Concerns

The actress Jodie Comer, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her tour-de-force performance in the one-woman show Prima Facie, stopped a performance on Broadway shortly after it had begun on Wednesday afternoon, citing difficulty breathing because of the wildfire smoke that has blanketed New York City.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
11 months ago
Boston real estate

Explore Lexington MA Parks Near Emerson Gardens: A Local Guide Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Picture yourself strolling through lush greenery, breathing in the crisp fresh air and experiencing the serenity of nature - all just steps away from your home at Emerson Gardens.That's exactly what you'll find when you explore the stunning parks near Lexington, Massachusetts.From picturesque picnic spots to enchanting hiking trails, the town's outdoor gems offer an idyllic escape from daily hustle and bustle.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
11 months ago
Boston real estate

Discover The Best Restaurants Near Emerson Gardens In Lexington MA Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Discover the Best Restaurants Near Emerson Gardens in Lexington MA
Craving the ultimate dining experience near Lexington's picturesque Emerson Gardens?We've got you covered!Follow our culinary trail and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine from the top restaurants that will delight your taste buds like a symphony orchestra of flavors.
VentureBeat
11 months ago
Data science

Deepmind's AlphaDev discovers sorting algorithms that can revolutionize computing foundations

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.Google's artificial intelligence (AI) research lab DeepMind has achieved a remarkable feat in computer science through its latest AI system, AlphaDev.This specialized version of AlphaZero has made a significant breakthrough by uncovering faster sorting and hashing algorithms, which are essential processes utilized trillions of times daily by developers worldwide for data sorting, storage and retrieval.
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