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From SKY NEWS

People can go abroad 'without looking over their shoulders the whole time' following travel changes August 5, 2021
People will be able to go on holiday "without looking over their shoulders the whole time", Grant Shapps has said, as he promised that the next set of travel changes will not come "for another three weeks".
Marcus Rashford calls on health professionals to help more families sign up for food vouchers August 5, 2021
Marcus Rashford has called on health professionals to help more families in need sign up to a government-backed food voucher scheme.
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley to step down as boss of retail empire next year August 5, 2021
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is to step down as head of his retail empire and hand the baton to his prospective son-in-law, it has been announced.
Three people charged in connection with death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi in Wales August 5, 2021
A man has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi in South Wales.
Police arrest 11 people over online racial abuse of England players after Euro final August 4, 2021
Police have arrested 11 people in connection with the online racial abuse of England players after the Euro 2020 final.
'If my mother saw this she would cry': Anger and devastation as wildfires scorch Greece August 4, 2021
I spot George Kyriakopolous sitting in his car, the door open to blackened surroundings and smouldering earth.
Love Island receives more than 5,000 complaints over 'misleading and distressing' Casa Amor postcard August 4, 2021
Love Island received more than 5,000 complaints last week, with claims an episode "misled" female contestants after they were sent images showing their partners appearing to be unfaithful.
Full list of updated green, amber and red countries - and the rules when you travel August 4, 2021
The UK government has announced changes to its travel rules that will come into effect at 4am on Sunday.
Giant sponge created to stop lowland towns flooding - and reduce greenhouse gas emissions August 4, 2021
Conservationists have created a giant sponge in the Lancashire hills to stop water flooding lowland towns - and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate global warming.
John Lewis fury as it heads latest 'name and shame' list for flouting wage rules August 4, 2021
A row has broken out over the "naming and shaming" of companies which fail to meet minimum pay rules, with the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) understood to be furious after it was identified as an offender.

From C|NET

The Suicide Squad hits HBO Max today: How to watch, exact release time, price - CNET August 5, 2021
Every big and little detail you should know about James Gunn's blood-spattered DC entry.
Elon Musk says Walter Isaacson is writing his new biography - CNET August 5, 2021
Isaacson previously wrote an outstanding biography of Steve Jobs.
UFC 265 Derrick Lewis vs. Cyril Gane: When it starts and how to watch - CNET August 5, 2021
UFC 265 features a title bout between two strikers with markedly different skillsets.
Dune is definitely coming out on HBO Max: Release date, price, what the heck is it about? - CNET August 5, 2021
The 2021 film will hit theaters and streaming simultaneously.
Activision Blizzard lawsuit: Latest updates and what you need to know - CNET August 5, 2021
Blizzard's president has resigned and on Tuesday an aggrieved investor sued the company for misleading shareholders.
Climbing at the Tokyo Olympics: Start times, finals schedule, how to watch - CNET August 5, 2021
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Jennifer Hudson didn't know she'd have 'ears or a tail' in Cats - CNET August 5, 2021
The actor reveals her memories from working on the infamous musical film.
The Olympics no one wanted is the Olympics we all needed - CNET August 5, 2021
Thank you, Japan. Thank you, Dean Boxall.
The Suicide Squad review: DC sequel is gloriously gory, sick as hell - CNET August 5, 2021
James Gunn's 2021 sequel/reboot is cinematic trash poetry.
Best back-to-school gear for $100 or less in 2021 - CNET August 5, 2021
Get ready for fall for less than a Benjamin.

From CNN International

Biden administration proposes $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan in a move likely to anger Beijing August 5, 2021
The Biden administration has informed Congress of a proposed $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan in a move likely to further inflame tensions with Beijing.
Mexico sues gun makers over flow of arms from US to Mexico August 4, 2021
Mexico filed a lawsuit Wednesday against eleven gun manufacturers over fire arms that flow from the United States across the border and into criminal hands in Mexico, according to court documents obtained by CNN.
Belarusian dissidents fear the regime will put them into detention camps. It may have already built one August 4, 2021
Three layers of electrified fence. New security cameras. A military guard and a sign saying "Entry forbidden." Windows with bars and reflective glass, on newly refurbished barrack buildings. All empty, bar the occasional security officer, deep in the forest of authoritarian Belarus.
On the island paradise of Mauritius, real estate is booming August 2, 2021
There's a real estate boom happening in this small African nation, as local visionaries are making their mark on city landscapes and providing an inside look at an island on the rise.
US household debt soared to nearly $15 trillion last quarter August 3, 2021
Americans have more debt than ever before.
Vanguard will pay vaccinated workers $1,000 August 4, 2021
Vanguard, one of the world's largest asset managers, is offering employees $1,000 to get vaccinated.
The Activision Blizzard lawsuit could be a watershed moment for the business world. Here's why August 3, 2021
Even if you're not an avid gamer, there's a good chance you've heard of "Call of Duty," "World of Warcraft" or "Candy Crush." Those games, which are played by hundreds of millions of people around the world and have in some cases attained the status of cultural phenomena, all belong to one California company helmed […]
US SEC chairman: Crypto assets are 'ripe with fraud, scams and abuses' August 3, 2021
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission doesn't have a lot of love for cryptocurrencies.
Attacked, rejected and harassed: Asians around the world speak out on workplace discrimination
US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters September 18, 2019
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From ENGADGET

Peloton treadmill owners will be able to run again without a subscription August 5, 2021
After a spate of accidents on its Tread+ treadmill, Peloton temporarily moved the basic running mode of Tread+ behind a paywall so non-authorized users couldn't gain access. Now, all users will be able to use the "Just Run" feature without a subscription and still be able to lock it up with a pin code, the […]
IMDb TV now has standalone apps for Android and iOS in the US August 5, 2021
IMDb's free, ad-supported streaming service finally standalone mobile apps for iPhones, iPads and Android in the US. The Amazon-owned subsidiary released IMDb TV apps for LG Smart TVs, PlayStation 4, NVIDIA Shield and TiVo Stream 4K in March, following its recent expansion to Roku. Up until now, though, you'd have to fire up the IMDb […]
Sony reportedly showed off its next-generation PSVR at a developer's conference August 5, 2021
Sony already hinted that it's working on a new PlayStation VR headset, promising "dramatic leaps" in performance, higher resolution, a wider field of view, better tracking and a new controller. On Tuesday, Sony reportedly revealed more specifics about the headset at a developer's summit, according to the YouTube channel PSVR Without Parole (below) and UploadVR, […]
TikTok tests Stories feature outside of the US August 4, 2021
TikTok is no stranger to other companies copying the format of its signature short-form videos, but it may now do the same with Stories. Per a tweet shared by social media consultant and former TheNext Web writer Matt Navarra, the company has introduced posts that disappear after 24 hours. TikTok told Variety it's currently testing […]
Amazon delays 'New World' MMO again, this time to September 28th August 4, 2021
Amazon has delayed New World mere weeks before its previously announced August 31st release date. It will now arrive about a month later, on September 28th, so that Amazon Game Studios can spend an extra few weeks polishing, fixing bugs and improving stability. The company says it decided to delay New World again following player […]
HBO Max adds scripted stories to its growing podcast library August 4, 2021
HBO Max has grown its Podcast Program by leaps and bounds over the past two years expanding from 4 shows in 2019 to 25 today, many serving as tie-ins and companion pieces to HBO's various series. But that will soon change as the company announced on Wednesday that it plans to expand its online audio […]
The 2021 New York International Auto Show is canceled August 4, 2021
The 2021 New York Auto Show has been canceled. Much like last year, organizers postponed the annual spring event to August to try and avoid the worst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, they say now their hand has been forced due to a growing number of hospital cases involving the COVID-19 delta variant and […]
Bird tests geofencing system to slow scooters in pedestrian-heavy areas August 4, 2021
The next time you rent a Bird scooter, don’t try speeding past a school or any other area with a lot of pedestrians. The company has introduced Community Safety Zones, a feature that uses geofencing to cap the speeds of its scooters in certain areas automatically.When traveling through a Community Safety Zone, the company’s scooters […]
Intel has a plan to go beyond 3nm chips August 4, 2021
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOFXO9HRZG4?rel=0]Earlier this year, Intel announced they were planning to retake the CPU manufacturing lead and "unquestioned leadership" in the PC world. These were impressive goals, but what was missing was any sense of how they'd actually achieve them. Now, we finally know Intel's plan.Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger and SVP of Technology Development Dr. Ann […]
Ghost of Tsushima's co-op multiplayer mode is getting a standalone release August 4, 2021
Since last fall, Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima has included a free cooperative multiplayer mode called Legends. As long as you owned a copy of the game, you had access to it. However, much like Rockstar did with Red Dead Online, Sony now plans to offer a standalone version of Legends.Available starting on September 3rd, the company […]

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DeSantis launched a new offensive against federal health authorities as his state racked up 110,000 new infections over the last week August 5, 2021
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a message for President Joe Biden: He's not getting out of the way even as his rejection of masking and public health guidance risks fueling his state's raging Covid-19 cases.
Biden changes his tune by getting confrontational with GOP governors over Covid spike August 5, 2021
When Republican governors began prematurely lifting coronavirus restrictions in their states earlier this spring, President Joe Biden and his team largely kept their heads down, ramping up vaccine distribution while steering clear of rhetorical battles with political adversaries.
Hear Gov. DeSantis mock President Biden August 5, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing increased calls for him to take action to address the state's surging number of cases and hospitalizations from the coronavirus.
Boston Mayor compared vaccine policy to slavery-era freedom papers and birtherism August 5, 2021
• If we do not all get vaccinated, the next Covid-19 variant is just around the corner, expert says • Fauci: US planning to expand Covid testing • Defense Secretary expected to make Covid vaccine mandatory for active duty troops
'They couldn't take it anymore': Hospital exec says employees are walking off the job August 5, 2021
CNN's Martin Savidge speaks with Arkansas health care workers and administrators about the strain they're under as the state faces rising hospitalizations due to Covid-19.
Analysis: New data on kids and Covid made a GOP governor flip on masks in schools August 5, 2021
The freedom coveted by some Americans to avoid vaccines and spurn masks is, increasingly, leading to a group of Americans that can't access vaccines getting Covid-19.
The governors of the 4 largest states in the country are all under fire right now August 5, 2021
• Arkansas governor says he regrets ban on mask mandates
Team USA overcomes 15-point deficit to beat Australia and advance to gold medal game
• Live Updates: The latest from Tokyo • Carl Lewis on US men's relay: 'It was a total embarrassment, and completely unacceptable' • USA vs. Australia is one of the biggest rivalries of Tokyo 2020
Ten people were killed and 20 were injured after a van crash near Encino, Texas August 5, 2021
Ten people were killed and 20 people were taken to area hospitals after a van crashed on Highway 281 near Encino, Texas, Wednesday afternoon, according to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spokesperson Sgt. Nathan Brandley.
Bill Gates opens up to Anderson Cooper about his divorce August 5, 2021
CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Bill Gates about his divorce from former wife Melinda French Gates after 27 years, and asks Gates about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein -- one Gates called a "huge mistake."

From BUZZFEED FOOD

We Can Guess Exactly How Old You Are Based On How You Like To Eat Vegemite August 5, 2021
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From EATER

In Her New Netflix Cooking Show, Paris Hilton Owns the Joke August 4, 2021
Netflix “Cooking With Paris” does not take itself too seriously, and lulls you into doing the same “Excuse me, sir? What do chives look like?” Paris Hilton is trying to convince us that she’s never been to a grocery store before. And maybe she hasn’t. She’s wearing a pink gown and matching bedazzled mask, strolling […]
Can We Fix America’s Food-Appropriation Problem? August 4, 2021
If you’re only focused on the outrage, you’re missing the point. https://www.grubstreet.com/2021/08/congee-karen-taylor-food-appropriation-conversation.html
Other People’s Kitchens August 4, 2021
A private chef spends lockdown cooking for Houston’s wealthiest. https://www.thecut.com/article/fiction-other-peoples-kitchens-by-bryan-washington.html
Food Workers Spent the Past Year Giving Back Through Pop-Ups. What Happens When They Have to Go Back to Work? August 4, 2021
Chefs and bakers are struggling to figure out how to make pandemic-born mutual aid pop-ups sustainable going forward Aliza Sokolow is grateful to be working again. As a food stylist and photographer living in LA, things have been picking up, and she’s getting ready for her kids’ book, This Is What I Eat, to come […]
How a 115-Year-Old New Orleans Institution Makes Oysters Rockefeller August 4, 2021
Galatoire’s is known for its exceptional seafood dishes and having one of the most iconic dining rooms in the country Galatoire’s is an institution in New Orleans, known for its fresh seafood dishes, classic Creole flavors, and creative takes on breakfast for dinner. “This is one of the most famous dining rooms in all of […]
The Delta Variant Means Restaurants Aren’t Giving Up Their Pandemic Business Models Just Yet August 3, 2021
Molly J. Smith / EPDX Although Oregon restaurants can serve customers inside without mask or vaccine requirements, some Portland food businesses have decided to stick to takeout and outdoor dining, hoping the delta variant begins to subside https://pdx.eater.com/2021/8/3/22608283/walk-up-windows-covid-2021-oregon
How Edible Cannabis Went From ‘Mulchy’ Brownies to a Booming Industry August 3, 2021
Bloomberg via Getty Images On this episode of Gastropod, hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley explore THC’s growing role in how and what we eat In July, Eater editor-in-chief Amanda Kludt announced our exciting new collaboration with Gastropod, the award-winning and endlessly informative podcast about the science and history of food. Today we release the […]
Just Mandate the Vaccine for Indoor Dining Nationwide August 3, 2021
Michael D Edwards/Shutterstock New York City is the first to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining. It’s time for other cities to do the same. On August 3, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced the U.S.’s first citywide mandate requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. If we ever want to move […]
How to Hack the Frozen Dumplings in Your Freezer August 3, 2021
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NYC Becomes the First Major City in the U.S. to Require Vaccinations for Indoor Dining August 3, 2021
Steve Pfost/Getty Images The citywide mandate may be the first of its kind in the United States https://ny.eater.com/2021/8/3/22607480/vaccine-requirement-indoor-dining-key-to-nyc-pass

From NY POST

Max Scherzer gets curtain call in dominant first start with Dodgers August 5, 2021
LOS ANGELES — Max Scherzer has accomplished many things during his 14-year major league career, but it wasn’t until his first start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night that he got to enjoy this particular experience: A seventh-inning curtain call. After Scherzer struck out Chas McCormick to end the Houston seventh, the 52,724...
AJ Storr picks St. John’s after being ‘overwhelmed’ by MSG August 5, 2021
AJ Storr stepped on the Garden floor and imagined playing under the famed building’s bright lights. He could picture himself wearing St. John’s red and white, and wowing big crowds. If there was a highlight of his official visit to the Queens school this week, this was it. A trip to the World’s Most Famous...
Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rockets August 5, 2021
The Israeli military announced it launched a rare airstrike and struck a similar area to the one as which Lebanon fired off rockets the previous day.
Gov. Rob DeSantis blasts Biden, vows Florida won’t be ‘biomedical security state’ August 5, 2021
DeSantis unleashed a four-and-a-half minute diatribe against the president, accusing him of trying to "single out" Florida over its rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations
Bill Gates opens up about divorce, says it was a ‘mistake’ to meet Epstein August 5, 2021
Bill Gates opened up about his recent divorce to Melinda French Gates in an interview on Wednesday and said his relationship to billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was a "mistake."
Yankees finally beginning to reward Aaron Booth’s faith August 5, 2021
Now, we're starting to see why Aaron Boone's has been so bullish about the Yankees.
Kevin Durant leads Team USA into gold-medal game August 5, 2021
Kevin Durant scored 23 points and Devin Booker added 20 to power three-time defending champions the United States past Australia 97-78 Thursday and into an Olympic men's basketball final against either France or Slovenia.
First sexual harassment accuser Lindsey Boylan to sue Cuomo and staff: report August 5, 2021
Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, is planning to sue the New York governor for alleged attempts to discredit her.
USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Switzerland in beach volleyball August 5, 2021
April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Switzerland 21-12, 21-11 on Thursday to clinch at least a silver medal to advance to the gold medal match of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament.
Cuomo skipped work to strategize survival plan at Gov. Mansion: sources August 5, 2021
Andrew Cuomo didn't show up at work but instead remained holed up in the Governor's Mansion developing a strategy to salvage his political career.

From Washington Times

Ron DeSantis takes on Joe Biden: 'I don't want to hear a blip about COVID from you' August 5, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis swung back Wednesday after President Biden criticized his opposition to mask mandates, saying the administration should focus on stopping novel coronavirus variants from entering the country via the southern border. “Joe Biden has taken to himself to try to single out Florida over COVID,” said Mr. ...
National Security veterans warn Senate panel of CCP influence in U.S. August 5, 2021
Veteran national security officials warned a key Senate panel Wednesday that the Chinese Communist Party has gained alarming influence over the U.S. private sector. Bill Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said the CCP has begun a “comprehensive, whole of government” effort to infiltrate and influence ...
Trump, Biden brands benefit from big wins in Ohio special elections August 4, 2021
Two special primary elections in Ohio on Tuesday signal that both President Biden and his GOP predecessor, Donald Trump, are still the leaders of their respective parties. The two contests — one in a deep blue congressional district, the other in a solid red seat — saw allies of both ...
Texas migrant transport crash: 10 dead, 12 injured August 4, 2021
Ten people were killed and a dozen more injured Wednesday in a crash in Texas involving a van carrying migrants, the Brownsville Herald reported. Brooks County Sheriff Benny Martinez said the driver was among those dead at the scene. He said the van was top-heavy and tipped ...
Gavin Newsom early recall threatens to backfire as virus, mandates surge August 4, 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was riding high after a buoyant pandemic reopening in June when state Democrats decided to fast-track the gubernatorial recall vote, but what once looked like a strategic decision now looms as a huge blunder. Shortly after state officials set the recall date for Sept. 14, the ...
U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers August 4, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said Wednesday. The requirement would come as part of the administration’s phased approach to easing travel restrictions for foreign citizens to ...
Biden nominates Jim Clyburn's daughter, Jennifer Clyburn Reed, to federal commission on poverty August 4, 2021
President Biden has nominated a daughter of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, one of his key allies in Congress, to a seat on a federal commission aimed at addressing poverty in the southeastern U.S. The president appointed Jennifer Clyburn Reed as federal co-chair of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, which ...
Nearly two dozen state AGs cite Jan. 6 attack as reason to pass federal election protection laws August 4, 2021
Nearly two dozen Democratic state attorneys general have sent a letter to Congress citing the Jan. 6 Capitol attack as impetus to pass new election protection laws. In a letter to top leadership in the Senate and House, the 22 state attorneys general said the mob of pro-Trump supporters who ...
Biden nominates Mark Brzezinski -- brother of MSNBC's Mika -- as ambassador to Poland August 4, 2021
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has nominated Mark Brzezinski, an Obama-era diplomat with deep ties to Poland, to serve as his ambassador to Warsaw. If confirmed, Brzezinski would be dispatched to Poland at a moment when Central and Eastern European allies of the United States are closely watching the Biden ...
Fall Out Boy cancels 'Hella Mega Tour' dates in New York and Boston over positive COVID-19 case August 4, 2021
Fall Out Boy, a Grammy-nominated group on tour with other rock bands Green Day and Weezer, dropped off Wednesday's concert in New York City several hours before showtime over a COVID-19 case in its entourage. In a social media post late Wednesday morning, Fall Out Boy said the band will ...

From THE BLAZE

Obama-era official calls for the unvaccinated to be placed on a no-fly list
A former assistant secretary for homeland security who served under President Obama is suggesting that unvaccinated people should be placed on a no-fly list by the federal government.Juliette Kayyem argues in a piece published on The Atlantic that placing the unvaccinated on a no-fly list would serve to curb the spread of the coronavirus and […]
'I find that deplorable': Gov. Ron DeSantis rips into reporter for question about kids with COVID
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ripped into a reporter who asked him a question about his responsibility for children who had contracted the coronavirus in Florida. DeSantis was speaking to reporters on Tuesday when he got into a heated exchange with one journalist. "Seven kids are in Joe DiMaggio Hospital, two of them are in ICU. […]
LA City Council members propose requiring at least one vaccine dose in order to enter indoor establishments
Two members of the Los Angeles City Council are pushing for a requirement that people get at least one vaccine dose in order to enter indoor establishments.LA City Council President Nury Martinez and Council Member Mitch O'Farrell introduced the motion on Wednesday.A portion of the motion that Martinez shared on social media declares: "I THEREFORE […]
REPORT: How CNN's Chris Cuomo HELPED his brother dodge sexual harassment allegations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) isn't the only Cuomo mentioned in the New York attorney general's bombshell report on his alleged sexual harassment spree. According to the investigation, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo actually helped write his brother's defense. On the radio program Wednesday, Glenn Beck and Pat Gray discussed some of the report's key findings, including […]
California's electricity crisis is so bad Gov. Newsom is ignoring carbon emissions policies to pay people to use generators instead
The electricity crisis in California is so bad that the state will pay some power customers to use backup power generators and ignore their carbon emissions targets. A drought and the less-than-smooth transition from fossil fuels to green energy is putting severe stress on the power grid among record high temperatures. Newsom, who is also […]
New York State Democratic Party Chairman calls for Gov. Cuomo to resign
New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs issued a statement on Wednesday calling for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, adding yet another voice to an already substantial chorus of Democrats calling for Cuomo's resignation in light of a report released Tuesday which concluded that the Democratic governor sexually harassed multiple women. "The […]
Liberals boycott list of stores after former Trump official joins board of Kroger
Outraged liberals took to social media to declare a boycott after it was announced that Elaine Chao, a former Trump administration official, was named to the board of directors at Kroger. Chao is also the wife of Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), but she worked as the secretary of transportation until she resigned […]
Far-left candidate Nina Turner blames 'evil money' for loss in Ohio Dem primary despite raising more money than her opponent
A progressive candidate who lost the Democratic primary for Ohio's 11th Congressional district blamed the manipulation by "evil money," despite raising more money and spending more money than the victor. Nina Turner had the benefit of national name recognition garnered from previously co-chairing the 2016 presidential campaign for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), but she lost […]
House Dems call for mandatory COVID vaccination or twice weekly testing for lawmakers, Capitol Hill staff
More than a dozen members of the House Democratic caucus are calling for a mandate that would require members of Congress and staff of the U.S. Capitol complex to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or else get tested twice per week."We write to you today to express our belief that the U.S. Congress should be considering […]
Man tries to get past couple blocking escalator at Brooklyn train station — but the couple wouldn't let him through. Then he's stabbed in stomach amid argument.
Police said a 47-year-old man was going down an escalator near the A and C lines at the Broadway Junction subway station in Brooklyn around 4 a.m. Wednesday, the New York Post reported. But Jareill Finely, 28, and Alasha Landall, 25, were blocking the man's path down the escalator, cops told the paper. What happened […]

From NY TIMES

Biden Administration Planning to Require Foreign Travelers to Be Vaccinated August 5, 2021
The plan is part of a new system to be put in place after the current restrictions on travel into the country are lifted, but officials have yet to determine when that might be done.
Alarmed Louisiana Residents Turn to Vaccines in ‘Darkest Days’ of Pandemic August 5, 2021
Louisiana is leading the nation in an explosion of new cases. Hospitals are overflowing and admitting more young people than before. But the crisis is also driving some to get vaccinated.
10 Killed in Crash of Packed Van in South Texas August 5, 2021
The vehicle was carrying 30 people believed to be migrants in Brooks County, about 80 miles north of the Mexico border, the authorities said.
Court Documents Identify Sailor Charged With Arson in Fire That Destroyed Ship August 5, 2021
The sailor, Ryan Sawyer Mays, who holds the rank of seaman apprentice, is accused of starting one of the worst fires to engulf an American warship outside combat.
Debate Over Presidential War Powers Sets Up Test for a Divided G.O.P. August 4, 2021
A growing bipartisan consensus to repeal decades-old military authorizations is driven partly by a shift among Republicans toward Donald J. Trump’s “America First” approach.
In String of Wins, ‘Biden Democrats’ See a Reality Check for the Left August 4, 2021
Progressives are holding their own with moderates in fights over policy. But off-year elections suggest they need a new strategy for critiquing President Biden without seeming disloyal.
As Infrastructure Bill Inches Forth, a Rocky, Slow Path Awaits in the House August 4, 2021
Progressives have not ruled out reopening the deal that senators are painstakingly putting together, and they do not intend to take it up for months, until after their other priorities are addressed.
Citing Forced Labor, U.S. Blocks Fishing Boat From Fiji August 4, 2021
The action was part of a larger Customs crackdown. Officials said the operators withheld workers’ wages, kept their identity documents and subjected them to debt bondage — essentially enslaving them.
Col. Dave Severance, Commander at Iwo Jima, Dies at 102 August 4, 2021
He sent Marines to the top of Mount Suribachi to plant the flag. Captured in a photograph, the scene remains an enduring image of American men at war.
Senate Committee Advances Repeal of Iraq War Bills August 4, 2021
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 14-8 to repeal the authorizations. The resolution now goes to the full Senate.

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Tuchanka - Mass Effect 2 Walkthrough Part 21 July 30, 2021
Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition walkthrough, Tuchanka. Timestamps: 00:00 Cutscene (Land on Tuchanka) 01:44 Conversation with Overcaptain 02:55 Visit Ratch's Wares (Killing Pyjaks Side Quest) 04:15 Use Defense Gun Controls (Killing Pyjaks Side Quest) 07:30 Return to Ratch's Wares (Killing Pyjaks Side Quest) 08:50 Visit Fortack's Database 10:50 Conversation with Urdnot Clan Leader For more […]
Grunt: Rite of Passage - Mass Effect 2 Walkthrough Part 22 July 30, 2021
Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition walkthrough, Grunt: Rite of Passage. Timestamps: 00:00 Conversation with Urdnot Clan Leader 02:25 Conversation with Shaman 15:05 Boss Fight: Thresher Maw 16:55 Cutscene (Complete the Rite of Passage) 18:35 Boss Fight: Gatatog Uvenk 19:50 Cutscene (Return to the Shaman) 22:40 Conversation with Fortack 24:00 Return to The Normandy For more […]
The Ascent Beginner's Guide - Key Info for New Players July 29, 2021
Check out our Beginner's Guide for The Ascent, the scifi twin-stick shooter now on Game Pass. The first game from developer Neon Giant games, The Ascent is a combo of isometric RPGs like Wasteland or Pillars of Eternity and twin-stick shooters like Dead Nation or Enter the Gungeon. Some folks have referred to it as […]
New World: Grouping Up With Friends Can Be Confusing, Here's How to Do It July 29, 2021
In almost every MMO to come before it, grouping up with friends right from the start is pretty simple. As long as you all coordinate beforehand, you should be starting at the same area, depending on the game. In New World, however, things run a bit different - at least in the Closed Beta. Your […]
Boss Fight: 438 Hung - The Ascent July 29, 2021
IGN shows you how to beat the 438 Hung boss fight in The Ascent. This boss takes you on during the main mission Board Meeting. For more on The Ascent, check out our full wiki on IGN @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-ascent
Boss Fight: X28 Havoc - The Ascent July 29, 2021
IGN shows you how to beat the X28 Havoc boss fight in The Ascent. This boss tries to stop you from collecting the Shipping Master during the main mission Foreign Code. For more on The Ascent, check out our full wiki on IGN @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-ascent
CyberDeck Upgrade Locations - The Ascent July 29, 2021
IGN shows you where to find CyberDeck upgrade locations to max out your CyberDeck and become the Ghost of Veles. You max out your CyberDeck after nine upgrades, but here are 11 upgrade spots so you have a couple safety options (there may be even more locations than this). CYBERDECK LOCATIONS: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 […]
Boss Fight: Hammerhands - The Ascent July 29, 2021
IGN shows you how to beat the Hammerhands boss fight in The Ascent. These two muscly creatures join the fight during a larger battle in the main mission Mutual Dependencies. For more on The Ascent, check out our full wiki on IGN @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-ascent
Boss Fight: Papa Feral - The Ascent July 29, 2021
IGN shows you how to beat the Papa Feral boss fight in The Ascent. This boss shows up during the prologue mission, Arcology Blues. For more on The Ascent, check out our full wiki on IGN @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-ascent
Main Mission: Unhandled Exception (Ending) - The Ascent Gameplay Walkthrough July 29, 2021
*SPOILER ALERT* This video is IGN's gameplay walkthrough and guide for the twelfth and final mission, Unhandled Exception, in The Ascent, available on Xbox Game Pass. It includes the final boss fight, which includes the encounter against Dakyne -- plus the ending and post-credits scene. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Mission Start: Unhandled Exception 03:02 […]

From GOODFUL

Five Months Ago, I Stopped Taking Birth Control After 7 Years Of Being On It — This Was My Experience August 1, 2021
I wanted to see (among other things) if my mood would be affected.View Entire Post ›
18 Worst Date Stories That Truly Belong In Some Sort Of Bad Dates Hall Of Fame July 29, 2021
Someone brought their mom on the date. Their. Mom.View Entire Post ›
17 People Told Us The Moments They Fell Out Of Love With Their Significant Others, And My Heart Hurts July 28, 2021
"I knew I could never trust him with our child. Love was out of the question."View Entire Post ›
People Are Pointing Out Careers That Sound Cool But Actually Suck, And Some Of These May Surprise You July 27, 2021
"If you aren't at the top, you're nothing at all."View Entire Post ›
People Are Pointing Out Signs That Someone Was Raised Poorly, And There Are No Lies Detected July 25, 2021
"The way they argue. If it's an endless shouting match with no chance for the opposing party to speak, it's a good sign they were spoiled."View Entire Post ›
People Are Pointing Out Privileges That Lots Of People Don't Even Recognize, And This Is So Important July 25, 2021
"Having access to dentists in childhood."View Entire Post ›
People Are Sharing Things That Should Be Banned, And There Are No Lies Detected July 25, 2021
"Selling food that looks significantly different in person from how it does in advertising."View Entire Post ›
18 Things That Can Instantly Make A Person Unattractive And Just Look Like A Prick July 23, 2021
Nothing worse than someone who is rude to a waiter for no reason.View Entire Post ›
Women Asked Questions They Always Wondered About Men, And Guys Did Not Hold Back In Their Answers July 21, 2021
"What does a male orgasm feel like?"View Entire Post ›
17 Socially Accepted Things That People Truly Cannot Stand July 21, 2021
"Telling people they need to hurry up and have children."View Entire Post ›

From TMZ

Obama's Last-Minute Party Cancelation Could Screw Would-Be Guests August 5, 2021
Barack Obama nixing his epic 60th birthday bash at the last minute is creating a potential nightmare for many out-of-town guests ... who might lose out on major dough. We did some digging around Martha's Vineyard -- where the shindig was supposed…
Dana White Says Khabib Never Fighting Again, He's Enjoying Coaching August 5, 2021
"I’ve abandoned all hope, so you should too. [Khabib's] done. Believe me, I threw the kitchen sink at this kid, tried to get him to stick around and I think he’s done." That's UFC president Dana White completely shutting the door on a Khabib…
Guess Who This Beach Boy Turned Into! August 5, 2021
Before this grinning guy was stealing hearts and looking for adventure on a popular streaming series, he was just another summer lovin' sweetie enjoying the sunshine and beaches in Annapolis, Maryland. This little lad rose to stardom recently last…
T.I. Blames Arrest in Amsterdam on Language Barrier, Says No Big Deal August 4, 2021
T.I.'s still super chill about his recent bust in Amsterdam ... which he's now calling "a slight kerfuffle" with a dash of "lost in translation." We got the rapper and his wife, Tiny, Wednesday as they returned to the States, flying into LAX. We…
Khloe Kardashian Supports Kanye West, Not Sure 'Donda' Will Drop This Week August 4, 2021
Khloe Kardashian isn't letting on if she has the inside scoop on whether Kanye West will actually release "Donda" this week ... but she still has his back no matter what. Khloe was at The Grove in L.A. Wednesday with her daughter, True, and mom,…
Da Brat Says Being Gay in Hip-Hop's Getting Easier Despite DaBaby's Rant August 4, 2021
Da Brat says it's "way better now" being an openly gay rapper, and even though DaBaby's recent homophobic rant makes it seem otherwise -- she's "living out loud" with her ride or die fiancee Judy Dupart. The extremely happy couple joined us…
Justin Bieber Retracts Morgan Wallen Shout-Out, Unaware of N-Word Scandal August 4, 2021
Justin Bieber is apologizing for plugging Morgan Wallen's album -- saying he didn't know about Morgan's n-word scandal, but now that he does ... he admits it's bringing back bad memories for him. The controversy started Wednesday morning when…
Washington Football Team Bans Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses, Face Paint August 4, 2021
The Washington Football Team is taking yet another step toward distancing itself from its controversial past ... now banning fans from wearing Native American-inspired headdresses and face paint at its stadium. The team made the announcement in an…
Selena Gomez Kidney Jokes in 'Good Fight' Weren't a Shot at Her August 4, 2021
Selena Gomez thinks she's the butt of a couple jokes on "The Good Fight" ... but production tells us she's got the wrong idea about the kidney transplant jabs. Selena and her fans were upset about a couple wisecracks in a scene from the CBS drama…
Anderson Cooper Selling Late Mother Gloria Vanderbilt's Longtime Apartment August 4, 2021
Gloria Vanderbilt -- the late mother of Anderson Cooper -- lived in a snazzy, one-of-a-kind Manhattan home for more than 2 decades before she passed ... and now it's on the market. The CNN anchor's listed his mom's 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom apartment…

From REFINERY 29

We Have A Lot Of Questions About Jennifer Aniston Eating One M&M At A Time August 4, 2021
There is snacking in moderation; there is savoring food. And then, there is whatever Jennifer Aniston likes to do with chips and M&Ms. In a new InStyle cover story, Aniston revealed that whenever she’s stressed, she likes to eat “a chip.” Now, if you’re anything like me (or InStyle editor Laura Brown), you might be […]
Veganism Isn’t Just About Saving Animals. It’s About Saving The World August 4, 2021
If you’ve ever perused the #vegan and #veganism tags on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen edited photos of beautiful meals, trendy restaurant recommendations, and memes designed to shame non-vegans for eating meat. Maybe you’ve heard the jokes about veganism, too, often rooted in stereotypes about how vegans look, act, and talk about their lifestyle. […]
The Love — And Strategy — Behind Couple Style August 4, 2021
Johanna Vizueta-Hoskins and Amir Hoskin’s marriage began as a whirlwind romance. Back in 2016, the two met at a concert in New York City, when Vizueta-Hoskins found herself alone at the event after her friends didn’t make it. Luckily, she found a friend inside the venue, who introduced her to Hoskins. It wasn’t love at […]
Rihanna Is The Only Billionaire Allowed To Exist August 4, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Rihanna attends The Fashion Awards 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) Rihanna is officially a billionaire. According to Forbes, Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion — making her the richest female musician in the world and the second wealthiest […]
Expect To See Some Over-The-Top Fashion Face Masks At This Year’s Met Gala August 4, 2021
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 06: Hailey Bieber arrives to The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images) Update: In addition to gowns, jumpsuits, tuxedos and more — all of which will presumably be designed by […]
Olympic Nail Art Peaked In Tokyo — These Are The 5 Coolest Looks August 4, 2021
Everyone has a favorite event in the Summer Olympics. For you, it might be gymnastics, and watching Suni Lee of Team U.S.A. take home gold in the Women's All-Around probably made you a little emotional. Maybe you're a diehard soccer fan. Or, you tune into the pool events, from 200-meter backstroke to water polo.Regardless of […]
Should Wealthy Countries Give COVID Booster Shots When Other Countries Still Don’t Have Vaccines? August 4, 2021
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization called for a moratorium on wealthy nations distributing COVID-19 booster shots to already vaccinated people, due to growing inequity in vaccine access worldwide. During a news briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the moratorium should last at least two months until the end of September, as hundreds of […]
The Best Iced-Coffee Makers That Bring The Café To You August 4, 2021
What does iced coffee mean to you? For passionate sippers, spring isn't officially sprung until the cold brew is a-flowing. For others, it's just coffee that happens to be cold. Whichever side you're on, there's some common ground to this seasonal coffee category: it's overpriced. Ordering a Venti iced oat milk latte "every once in […]
The Summer Of Short Shorts Is Here! Make The Most Of It With These 15 Sporty Pairs August 4, 2021
The summer of short shorts is well underway, thanks to Harry Styles, Milo Ventimiglia, and Paul Mescal, all of whom have been known to rock gym-ready styles with next-to-nothing inseams. Hailey Bieber, Sophie Turner, and Zendaya, too, have shown an affinity for the sporty style. Now, we want to join in on the action. But […]
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Best Sellers, Sellouts, & Next-Best Deals August 4, 2021
With five days remaining to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it's time to get your best-deal ducks in a row — and, we've got you covered. After examining anonymous top-bought data from R29's sale coverage along with hot tips from Nordstrom on what's selling the fastest, we whittled together the ahead hit list of best […]

From THE HILL

Canadian border staff to begin 'work-to-rule' strike Friday August 5, 2021
Canadian border staff are set to begin a "work-to-rule" strike on Friday, three days before Canada is scheduled to allow fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents to ...
Majority of Americans in new poll say it would be bad for the country if Trump ran in 2024 August 5, 2021
A majority of Americans in a new poll think it would be bad for the country if former President Trump runs for office in 2024.The survey,...
Liz Cheney says her father is 'deeply troubled' about the state of the Republican Party August 4, 2021
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Wednesday said her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney (R), is "deeply troubled" about the state of the Republican Party."My dad is deeply troubled about where our par...
The Memo: DeSantis-Biden sniping underscores COVID-19 frustration August 4, 2021
A nation that had begun to celebrate victory in the exhausting fight against the coronavirus is starting to realize the end is not in sight after all.As the light at the end of the tunnel recedes, the big political...
Is the rapidly spreading lambda variant more dangerous than the delta variant? August 4, 2021
The lambda variant likely composes the bulk of infections in South America.
Human Rights Campaign president allegedly helped leak personnel file of Cuomo accuser August 4, 2021
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Alphonso David allegedly helped leak the confidential personnel file of a former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) who accused the state leader of sexual harassment....
'Spacecraft emergency' on International Space Station worse than previously thought August 4, 2021
The space station performed 1.5 backflips last week.
DeSantis hits back at Biden criticism: 'Why don't you do your job?' August 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back on Wednesday after President Biden criticized him and other GOP governors for banning mask mandates.
Florida poll: DeSantis falls behind Crist as COVID-19 cases surge August 3, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has slipped behind a Democratic gubernatorial rival in a new poll as he faces scrutiny over his handling of the pandemic amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations...
Coming soon: America's own social credit system August 3, 2021
The same issue with government censorship exists with corporate censorship: If there is a line, who draws it?

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Minnesota fugitive, accused of killing wife, arrested after camera picks up his location August 5, 2021
A Minnesota man sought by federal and local authorities in connection with his wife's alleged murder last month was apprehended early Wednesday after a camera picked up his location, according to reports.
Why the press wants Cuomo, their onetime shining knight, to resign August 5, 2021
From major news organizations to liberal commentators, there is a remarkable unanimity of opinion that the governor must resign.
Cuomo facing impeachment votes from majority of NY Assembly if he doesn't resign: report August 5, 2021
If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo doesn’t resign following the state attorney general’s report this week that found the governor had sexually harassed 11 women, a majority of state assembly members are reportedly prepared to start impeachment proceedings.
Pompeo: More coronavirus lockdowns would do ‘enormous amount of damage’ to US August 5, 2021
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke out Wednesday night against the U.S. returning to coronavirus lockdowns, as some nations in Europe are doing.
Colorado shooting: Court affidavit reveals why cops didn't believe woman who shot alleged intruder August 5, 2021
A recently filed court affidavit has revealed why police didn't believe a Colorado woman who is facing an attempted murder charge after she claimed to shoot an alleged home intruder in Aurora on Saturday.
California recall candidates slam Newsom, take shots at each other in first debate August 5, 2021
Republican candidates hoping to oust California Gov. Gavin Newsom from office in September's recall election participated in their first debate Wednesday, trading barbs and taking shots against the man first elected in 2018.
Greg Gutfeld: Conflict is the media's vaccine against loneliness August 5, 2021
According to New York City’s own data, about two-thirds of adults are vaccinated, but Black New Yorkers are at 31 percent, and Hispanics at 42 percent. So now - the obnoxious finger-pointing mysteriously disappeared.
DeSantis fires back at Biden: 'Every COVID variant on this planet' is coming through his open border August 5, 2021
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis responded on Wednesday's "Ingraham Angle" to President Biden, who demanded he and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “help or get out of the way” of administration efforts to mitigate the coronavirus.
Illinois police officer struck, killed by suspect's vehicle, police say; manhunt on for driver August 5, 2021
Flags flew at half-staff at the Brooklyn Police Department in Illinois on Wednesday following the death of a police officer who authorities say was trying to stop a driver from eluding capture.
Ingraham: Democrats are terrified of saying no to the 'Squad' August 5, 2021
Fox News host Laura Ingraham slammed the Biden administration and Democrats for blatantly violating the constitution by having the CDC extend the eviction moratorium, Wednesday night on the "Ingraham Angle"

From SI

No Golds For Team USA Male Sprinters Yet As Track Stars Are Upset in Major Races August 5, 2021
In every Olympic Games the United States has competed in, at least one American man has left with a gold medal. On Wednesday and Thursday, there were none.
Team USA Overcomes Sluggish Start, Beats Australia to Advance to Gold Medal Game August 5, 2021
Kevin Durant led Team USA with 23 points as the Americans overcame a slow start to beat Australia, 97–78, in the semifinals.
U.S. BMX Rider Connor Fields to be Released From Hospital Six Days After Crash August 5, 2021
The 2016 Rio Olympic champion was stretchered off the course after being part of a horrifying three-person wreck in the semifinal heat.
Portugal's Pedro Pichardo Wins Gold in Triple Jump August 5, 2021
Pichardo's best jump was 17.98m, setting a new record for Portugal and becoming the first Portuguese athlete to win a gold medal since 2008.
Ryan Crouser Breaks Olympic Shot Put Record Three Times to Repeat As Olympic Champion August 5, 2021
All six of Crouser's monster throws in Wednesday's competition either tied or broke the Olympic record.
Parchment Pulls Off Huge 110M Hurdles Upset Over Holloway August 5, 2021
The 2012 bronze medalist shocked the world as he edged past the reigning world champion in the final stretch.
Team USA Beach Volleyball Pair Alix Klineman and April Ross Hours Away From Gold Medal Opportunity August 5, 2021
Five years ago, Ross had a different partner and Klineman had a different job. On Thursday, the Americans defeated Switzerland in the Tokyo semifinal.
Team USA's Men's 4x100M Team Fails to Qualify for Final Round August 5, 2021
The American men's team was beaten by Ghana by .02 seconds for the last spot in the final, continuing the team's long-running drought in this event.
The Stories—and Science—Behind Track and Field's Electric Finish-Line Dives August 5, 2021
Sprinter David Neville is known for his leap for bronze in the 2008 Games. Were the cuts and bruises that he and other runners have endured worth it?
Simone Biles Thanks Japanese Gym Where She Trained for Her Olympics Comeback August 5, 2021
Juntendo University opened its facility so she could train separately and gain her skills back after her bout with the "twisties" and her mental health struggles.

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From MASHABLE

Become a certified AWS professional with this online training bundle August 5, 2021
TL;DR: The 2021 Amazon Web Services Certification Training Bundle is on sale for £43.11 as of Aug. 5, saving you 97% on list price.Amazon is much more than the online store. In fact, in the third quarter of 2020 alone, about 57 percent of Amazon’s operating income came from Amazon Web Services (AWS).AWS is a […]
Save 82% on a lifetime subscription to this intuitive language learning app August 5, 2021
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Speakly is on sale for £50.30 as of Aug. 5, saving you 82% on list price.To speak a new language conversationally, you'll need to master key words and phrases most of all. That's why Speakly, the language learning app, focuses on 4,000 of the most statistically-relevant words of your chosen […]
Want to learn Japanese? Now's your chance to try for free. August 5, 2021
TL;DR: As of Aug. 5, the How to Speak Japanese Cross-Culturally Course is available for free on Udemy with the code 3442341318A187CAF05B.Everyone likes the idea of learning a language, but the process takes a lot of time and is usually pretty expensive. We're not about to suggest you could learn a language quickly, because this […]
Peloton Tread+ treadmill will finally work without a paid subscription again August 5, 2021
Peloton will no longer charge people a subscription fee to use their $4,295 Tread+ treadmill like a normal treadmill, turning the expensive pumpkin back into an expensive golden carriage. According to a report from The Verge, the Tread+'s mandatory Tread Lock safety feature has now been made available to all users regardless of whether they're […]
10 best websites to analyze your Spotify data August 5, 2021
Every so often a website that analyses Spotify data blows up on Twitter and it is all we see for the next 24 hours. Then it's just as quickly forgotten. But these websites are still valuable if you want to analyze your listening habits. We've scoured the corners of the internet and collected our ten […]
How to make a goal on the budgeting app Mint August 5, 2021
Dreaming of that trip to Paris or finally buying a new car, but wondering how you'll be able to save enough money? Mint has the solution. Mint is one of the most popular budgeting apps out there right now. Mint is free and available on iOS on the Apple App store and in the Google […]
Apple AirTags used to show possessions of unhoused people taken to dump August 4, 2021
Ethically, the power to covertly track things with AirTags is a doubled-edged sword.The tiny Bluetooth devices from Apple are notoriously creepy. However, according to the Portland Tribune, they also helped one Portland, Oregon, lawyer prove that a city contractor was illegally sending unhoused people's property to the landfill. Michael Fuller, a lawyer working to stop […]
TikTok is testing Stories and time is a flat circle August 4, 2021
In the internet is eating itself news, TikTok is apparently launching a new feature: Stories.Yep, the app that has caused every other social media company to scramble and create short-form video TikTok clones is now copying the last thing those other apps really had going for them. As spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, […]
Netflix's 'Cooking with Paris' is a self-aware fantasy you'll just fall into August 4, 2021
Seeing a dozen different types of cheese congeal between the rhinestones on Paris Hilton’s serving spoon, I felt closer to the heiress-turned-influencer than ever before. Not only did I learn we both have an affinity for overly decadent macaroni and cheese, but using an obviously decorative utensil in a way sure to ruin it is […]
Move over, Bezos: NASA is sending baby squid to space August 4, 2021
Wait, is everyone going to space now? NASA sent dozens of baby squid into space in order to collect information for improving human health in space during long missions.

From EURONEWS

Today at the Olympics: Portugal's Pichardo wins triple jump gold August 5, 2021
The Summer Olympics continue with several gold-medal races in kayak, swimming and athletics, the men's basketball semifinals and the women's football bronze medal match.
UK travel list: England lifts COVID quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from France August 4, 2021
The Department for Transport said in a statement that the change — effective from 05:00 CEST on Sunday, August 8 — is because "the proportion of Beta variant cases has fallen".
Turkish power plant 'at risk of being destroyed' by wildfires August 4, 2021
Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the gates of the plant.
Belgian customs arrest 45, seize million of counterfeit cigarettes August 4, 2021
A Belgian official described the operation as the biggest ever conducted in the country which has become a hub for cigarette trafficking to neighbouring countries.
In Tunisia, the wait for a return to democracy goes on August 4, 2021
Two weeks after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze the activities of parliament, Tunisia is still facing its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy.
Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland August 4, 2021
Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media.
Fire in Athens suburb destroys homes, vehicles August 4, 2021
Residents face the aftermath of a savage wildfire that broke out in the northern suburb of Athens
Free climber scales London skyscraper in climate stunt August 4, 2021
A free-climber who was imprisoned two years ago for climbing the U.K.'s tallest skyscraper scaled another building on Tuesday, this time to draw attention to climate change.
WHO calls for COVID booster jab moratorium to accelerate vaccination in poorer countries August 4, 2021
The head of the UN agency stressed that "hundreds of millions" worldwide are still waiting for their first dose.
'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says August 4, 2021
A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast.

From WIRED

Facebook’s Reason for Banning Researchers Doesn’t Hold Up August 5, 2021
The company says privacy concerns forced it to block access for a team of academics. Whose privacy, exactly?
Watch a Hacker Hijack a Hotel Room’s Lights, Fans, and Beds August 4, 2021
It’s not a ghost. It’s a half-dozen vulnerabilities in a digital automation system.
The Pandemic Drives Cofounders to Couples Therapy August 4, 2021
Startups are like relationships—at least that’s what some Silicon Valley therapists are pitching.
Stop Complaining About Mass Effect: Andromeda August 4, 2021
Once you stop comparing it to the original trilogy, it’s actually pretty good.
Exactly How Many People Have Long Covid? August 4, 2021
Pinning down the number of “long-haulers” suffering from the mysterious condition is an important task. It’s also proving impossible.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Already Sucks August 4, 2021
It's not even here yet, but Facebook’s ambitions alone reveal an alarming lack of imagination and a less alarming love of tech buzzwords.
How to Cut Your Hair at Home August 4, 2021
Ready to try giving yourself a trim? Let us help you avoid a DIY disaster.
Struggling to Recruit, Police Turn to Targeted Ads August 4, 2021
The pandemic and the George Floyd protests have made recruiters’ jobs tougher. Now they’re tapping the behavioral profiling power of social media.
How to Build a Solar Oven August 4, 2021
Cook a variety of simple foods—or just heat up last night's pizza—using our environment's most accessible heating element.
This New Way to Train AI Could Curb Online Harassment August 4, 2021
Misogyny on the internet too often slips through the filters of content moderators. A new method hopes to inject more nuance into the process.

From MTV NEWS

Billie Eilish Is A Disney Princess In Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles Trailer August 4, 2021
Billie Eilish is Disney’s new princess! Well, for a second, at least. A new teaser trailer dropped Wednesday (August 4) for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, a live concert special promoting songs from her newest album that is set to premiere on Disney+ on September 3.
Jxdn Went From TikTok To Punk Rock, With A Little Help From Travis Barker August 4, 2021
Jxdn, MTV's Push artist for August 2021, has quickly risen from a kid who'd never heard punk music to the ascendent pop-punk upstart backed by Travis Barker.
How Well Do You Remember These Iconic MTV Shows? August 4, 2021
MTV has come a long way since establishing itself in 1981. Take this trivia quiz to see how many questions you can get right about classic MTV shows.
Siesta Key‘s Madisson Hausburg Is Pregnant With First Child August 4, 2021
'Siesta Key' couple Madisson Hausburg and Ish Soto are expecting their first child.
Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett Are Finally Dropping The Cheek To Cheek Sequel The World Needs August 3, 2021
As Tony Bennett celebrates his 95th birthday today and prepares to kick off his and Lady Gaga’s two-night “One Last Time” performances this evening, the pair announced Tuesday (August 3) that their new, second duet album, Love for Sale, will drop October 1.
Teen Mom OG And Young + Pregnant Return For ‘One Mother Of A Night’ August 3, 2021
'Teen Mom OG' and 'Teen Mom: Young + Pregnant' will return on September 7 -- watch a first look now.
Challenge Rebound: Can Kaycee Take Spies, Lies And Allies By Storm? August 3, 2021
'Challenge' players Nam and Kaycee endured injuries on 'Double Agents.' Can they bounce back on 'Spies, Lies and Allies'?
Briana’s Fiancé Javi Makes Teen Mom 2 Reunion Debut August 3, 2021
Briana's new fiance Javi just made his 'Teen Mom 2' reunion debut.
When Are Young Women In Pop Allowed To Grow Up? August 3, 2021
Young women in pop, even those whose work continually moves the needle like Billie Eilish, Chloe Bailey, Lorde, and more, have to contend with the weight of societal expectations even as they aim to assert themselves creatively.
Lizzo Confirms The ‘Rumors’ Are True: A New Song Is On The Way August 2, 2021
The “Rumors” are true: a new Lizzo era is coming! It’s been two years since the Grammy-winning singer released new music, and she will finally be dropping a single on August 13.

From NEWSMAX

Landlord Group Sues Biden's CDC Over Eviction Ban Extension August 5, 2021
Landlord groups are suing the Biden administration for extending the COVID-19 pandemic eviction moratorium, claiming the new order is "unlawful" and can only be extended by new legislation, as ruled by the Supreme Court.
Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax: Cuomo Case Short on Law, 'Going Nowhere' August 5, 2021
New York Attorney General Letitia James' report on alleged sexual harassment by Gov. Andrew Cuomo is "completely one-sided," short on evidence, and will ultimately go "nowhere" in a court of law, legal expert Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax.
Senators Propose Using State COVID Aid Funds on Infrastructure August 5, 2021
Republican Sen. John Cornyn said he and Alex Padilla, a Democrat, are bargaining with the White House on their proposal to give states flexibility to use some unspent pandemic relief funds on infrastructure projects, which would free up billions of federal dollars.Cornyn...
Many CVS Stores Will Stop Offering J&J Shots August 5, 2021
CVS will no longer offer the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in its pharmacies. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available in only about 10% of its locations, CNBC reports.
Pentagon to Seek Waiver to Require COVID Vaccine for Troops August 4, 2021
The Pentagon plans to seek authorization to add COVID-19 shots to the list of mandatory vaccinations for active-duty troops as soon as this week.
Biden Seeks Travel Ban for Unvaccinated Foreign Visitors August 4, 2021
The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of eventually lifting travel restrictions that bar much of the world from entering the United States.
US Rebuffs Call for COVID Booster Jab Moratorium as China Curbs Travel August 4, 2021
The United States rejected an appeal from the U.N. health agency on Wednesday for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, while China tightened overseas travel curbs after recording its highest number of infections in six months.The World Health Organization said...
Texas Gov. Abbott Ready to Fight Federal Judge's Executive Order Block August 4, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is ready to present evidence in court to reverse a federal judge's block to an executive order allowing police to stop vehicles suspected of carrying immigrants from the border into the state without legal permission.
New York Dem Chair Calls for Cuomo to Resign August 4, 2021
New York State Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs on Wednesday joined the calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign in the wake of the state attorney general's report on allegations of sexual misconduct against the governor.
Doubts Surround Legality of New Temporary Eviction Ban August 4, 2021
President Joe Biden may have averted a flood of evictions and solved a growing political problem when his administration reinstated a temporary ban on evictions because of the COVID-19 crisis. But he left his lawyers with legal arguments that even he acknowledges might not...

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From FOX Business

Weber prices below expectations as grill maker downsizes its IPO August 5, 2021
Grill maker Weber Inc. sold fewer shares at a lower price than expected in its initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, the latest sign the new-issue market may be cooling after a torrid run this summer.
Most Americans would take a pay cut over going back to the office, survey finds August 5, 2021
Americans like working from home so much that over half of those who participated in a new nationwide poll said they would be willing to take a pay cut to continue doing so.
Two ex-Bank of America traders accused of spoofing found guilty August 5, 2021
Two former Bank of America Corp. traders were convicted Wednesday of rigging precious-metals prices by using an aggressive tactic known as spoofing, the latest win for prosecutors in a yearslong effort to crack down on the practice.
Uber's recovery accelerates, but worries about losses linger August 5, 2021
Uber’s ride-hailing service is regaining the momentum that it lost during the pandemic, but it’s coming at a cost that’s raising more doubts about the company’s ability to make money.
Fox reports higher revenue, as sports and entertainment events resume August 4, 2021
Profit rose to $253 million in the June quarter, or 43 cents a share, from $122 million, or 20 cents a share, a year earlier.
Vanguard to pay $1,000 to employees who get COVID vaccine August 4, 2021
Vanguard, one of the world's largest mutual fund giants, is offering big bucks to employees who get the COVID-19 jab.
US judge revives class-action claim in Wynn Resorts lawsuit August 4, 2021
U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon ruled the case can go forward alleging that Steve Wynn, board members and top executives at his Las Vegas-based company violated Securities and Exchange Commission laws and rules through “material misrepresentations and omissions.”
Stocks end mixed as ADP jobs data falls short, GM shares tank August 4, 2021
U.S. stock indexes ended mixed Wednesday as traders assessed a disappointing report on private-sector hiring and another barrage of earnings reports.
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll August 4, 2021
The Mexican government argues that the companies know that their practices contribute to the trafficking of guns to Mexico and facilitate it. Mexico wants compensation for the havoc the guns have wrought in its country.
VICI Properties to buy MGM Resort-controlled MGM Growth in $17.2 billion deal August 4, 2021
The stock-for-stock deal is a part of MGM’s ‘asset light’ strategy to invest in areas such as sports betting and casino development in Japan.

From ARCADE HEROES

Newsbytes: Mr Do! Returning To Arcades; Smash Bros Arcade; Arcade History & More August 1, 2021
Welcome to Newsbytes, a weekend/bi-weekend curation of news items from around the arcade world. I tried to find something from pinball too, but it seems fairly quiet there right now. I finally had the chance to sit down and interview Eugene Jarvis about the Cruis’n series this week; I’m just hoping to get some items […]
CAVE & exA-Arcadia To Release Akai Katana EXA Label To Arcades Worldwide This Winter July 30, 2021
Back in December of 2020, CAVE rejoined the coin-op arcade scene with the release of their popular title DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label. Despite the pandemic pressures in Japan suppressing a lot of potential sales, the game went on to become a dominating seller for the exA, also giving locations that grabbed one a boost. […]
The Future Amusement Landscape Of London Is Changing As Iconic FEC Will Close July 29, 2021
In a special feature for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams, breaks the news of the closure of the latest London amusement space (NAMCO Funscape London), and views the state of the business in the important capital. This comes in contrast to the recent string of new location openings across the UK (covered in […]
Amusement Goes To The Olympics July 27, 2021
In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams, marks the celebration of the Tokyo Olympics 2020, and charts the influences that the video amusement industry has taken from the Global sporting event. This comes full circle as the Opening Ceremonies of the 2020 games showcased video game music […]
Arcooda Launches New Line of Arcade-Ready Monitors July 22, 2021
This is a post that probably won’t make hardcore classic arcade collectors very happy, while enticing arcade operators and more casual home arcade fans. The debate of whether or not older arcade machines should have their CRT monitors replaced with LCDs has raged on ever since LCD convertor boards came onto the scene, and I’m […]
Newsbytes: Minecraft Unboxing; 4:3 Arcade LCDs; SNK Millenium; KeyMaster Legal Woes & More July 18, 2021
Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates quick news from around the arcade & pinball world and serves them up to you on a digital platter. We’re in the post tradeshow news lull at the moment, so arcade news has been a little tough to come by, hence the gap in Newsbytes lately, but this […]
Pre-Orders Now Live For Rival Megagun XE (exA-Arcadia) July 17, 2021
Fans of shoot ’em ups and particularly versus play can rejoice, as a fun new title that fits both of those categories is now available to pre-order for exA-Arcadia systems. Called Rival Megagun XE, this one is similar in nature to Twinkle Star Sprites, but with some twists of its own. From the pre-order page: […]
Amusement Expo 2021 Round-up July 9, 2021
Amusement Expo 2021 is officially over, so with the dust settled, let’s take this opportunity to wrap it all up in a tidy blog post. I may do a Vlog about it too, if anyone is interested; Speaking of videos, thanks to everyone who has subscribed to the AH YouTube channel lately. Maybe by the […]
Spooky Pinball Announces Two New Games: Halloween & Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble! July 5, 2021
Boutique pinball maker Spooky Pinball is about to be extremely busy, as they’ve taken the unusual (well, down right unheard of in pinball land) move to announce not one but two brand new games. The first is John Carpenter’s Halloween and the second is Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble!. Pre-orders for both open up on Wednesday for Spooky […]
Wahlap Selects Sega Amusements To Carry Jet Blaster In North America & Europe July 5, 2021
While I’m still working on the Amusement Expo 2021 wrap-up post (hope to be finished today), another piece of news just hit the wires to discuss and it involves Sega Amusements. While they did not have any new pieces at the show, they were there looking to do business again. The other day I mentioned […]

From FOX SPORTS

Kevin Gausman bounces back, Giants take care of D'backs, 7-1 August 5, 2021
The Arizona Diamondbacks fall to the first-place San Fransisco Giants, 7-1. Kevin Gausman was back to his dominant ways and Alex Dickerson crushed a home run to help in the victory.
Earthquakes, Javier López scored first goal, but Timbers found equalizer, 1-1 August 5, 2021
The San Jose Earthquakes tied the Portland Timbers in a 1-1 game. Javier López scored the first goal, but Felipe Mora came back to help end in a tie.
Max Scherzer is dominant in Dodgers debut, Mookie Betts goes deep twice in 7-5 over Astros August 5, 2021
Max Scherzer went seven innings giving up two earned runs with 10 K's helping the Dodgers shut down the Astros, 7-5. Mookie Betts provided the offense with two home runs on the night. Dodger Stadium had a playoff atmosphere as the Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers played game two of their two-game series in […]
Franco Jara scores extra time goal giving FC Dallas 1-1 draw with Sounds FC August 5, 2021
FC Dallas earned a 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC. Franco Jara scores extra time goal giving FC Dallas 1-1 draw.
Patrick Wisdom’s bases-loaded RBI double helped Cubs beat Rockies, 3-2 August 5, 2021
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies in a close victory, 3-2. Patrick Wisdom hits a bases-loaded double in the fifth inning to help come back and secure the win.
Lakers got a lot older this week | People’s Sports Podcast August 5, 2021
Mark Titus and Charlotte Wilder looked at the free agency moves by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and whether or not this team of very seasoned veterans can win the NBA Championship.
Dansby Swanson goes 4-for-4, scores three runs in Braves’ 7-4 win over Cardinals August 5, 2021
The Atlanta Braves downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-4. Dansby Swanson went a perfect 4-for-4 and scored three runs in the Braves’ win.
The giant brawl at Giants training camp August 5, 2021
Mark Titus and Charlotte Wilder sit down to discuss the viral story of a fight breaking out at New York Giants training camp and why it was so funny that Daniel Jones was involved.
Salvador Pérez belts two-run homer helping Royals beat White Sox, 9-1 August 5, 2021
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Pérez hit a two-run home run in the third inning, helping his team extend their lead, 9-1, against the Chicago White Sox.
Shohei Ohtani gets Angels a win and back to .500 with a strong outing vs. Ranger, 2-1 August 5, 2021
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 2-1. A strong six-inning pitching performance from Shohei Ohtani helped the Angels get back to .500 on the season.

From TECH CRUNCH

Nigerian digital freight provider MVX lands $1.3M to help shippers move cargoes faster August 5, 2021
In Africa, chartering vessels and processing ocean freight can be challenging. The sector is largely inefficient and fragmented. Merchants also struggle to access finance to perform cross-border trade in the continent. A couple of digital freight companies are tackling this problem, like Nigerian-based MVX. The company today is announcing its $1.3 million seed round to […]
Dataiku gets $400M at a $4.6B valuation, led by Tiger Global August 5, 2021
Data science platform Dataiku announced today it has raised a $400 million Series E, bringing its valuation to $4.6 billion. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from returning investors like ICONIQ Growth, CapitalG, FirstMark Capital, Battery Ventures, Snowflake Ventures and Dawn Capital. New investors included Insight Partners, Eurazeo, Lightrock and Olivier Pomel, […]
Nubank co-leads $45 million investment in Indian neobank Jupiter August 5, 2021
Industry veteran Jitendra Gupta’s neobank for consumers in India — Jupiter — has raised $45 million in a new financing round as the Bangalore and Mumbai-based startup gears up for its platform’s public launch in about a month. The new financing round, a Series B, was co-led by Brazil-based Nubank, Global Founders Capital, Sequoia Capital and Matrix […]
Oh, Facebook changed its privacy settings again August 4, 2021
Ever considerate of its users, Facebook has determined that its privacy settings needed a bit of a shuffle to keep things clear and easy to find. To that end they’ve taken the “privacy settings” settings and scattered them mischievously among the other categories. “We’ve redesigned our entire settings menu on mobile devices from top to […]
Uber CEO calls Massachusetts gig economy ballot measure the ‘right answer’ August 4, 2021
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed his support Wednesday for a ballot initiative in Massachusetts that would keep gig economy workers classified as independent contractors, fulfilling a promise he made nearly a year ago to push for laws that preserve its business model. “In the state of Massachusetts, we think the right answer is our IC+ […]
5 factors founders must consider before choosing their VC August 4, 2021
At a time when we are witnessing record VC activity, founders would be well served to go back to the basics and focus on the principles of fundraising when determining who sits on their cap table.
Daily Crunch: Second-day trading surge launches Robinhood stock into meme territory August 4, 2021
Hello friends and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.
What’s the board’s role in an early-stage startup? August 4, 2021
Investors often ask founders about their board: It says a lot about their character, their judgment and their willingness to be challenged.
HubSpot CEO moving to exec chairman role as company promotes Yamini Rangan to CEO August 4, 2021
Boston-based CRM company HubSpot announced today that co-founder and CEO Brian Halligan would be stepping into the executive chairman role and CMO Yamini Rangan would be taking over as CEO next month (on September 7). Rangan joined the company in January 2020 after stints at Dropbox, Workday and SAP. Her strong background in engineering, sales […]
TikTok confirms pilot test of TikTok Stories is now underway August 4, 2021
Twitter may have shut down its Stories features known as Fleets, but the Stories format will continue to invade other social platforms. TikTok today confirmed it’s piloting a new feature, TikTok Stories, which will allow it to explore additional ways for its community to bring their creative ideas to life. The company notes the new […]

From BREIT BART

Biden Accuser Responds to White House Dismissing Unwanted Touching Allegations as ‘Heavily Litigated’ August 5, 2021
Tara Reade, one of President Joe Biden's accusers, responded to the White House dismissing her claims of unwanted touching as "heavily litigated during the campaign."
GOP Rep. McClain: Biden Used COVID as Excuse to Ignore Congress on Evictions, Then Acts Like COVID Border Issue 'Doesn't Exist' August 5, 2021
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends First,” Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) said the Biden administration ignored Congress refusing to extend the eviction moratorium and argued that if the CDC justifies the fear of people being
Navy Admiral Admits Removing Photos from Promotion, Selection Boards Hurt Diversity August 5, 2021
The Navy admiral in charge of naval personnel admitted that a step taken last year to increase racial diversity among leaders has backfired.
CNN's Cuomo Criticizes DeSantis: COVID Issue 'Not about the Undocumented, It's about the Unvaccinated' August 5, 2021
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” host Chris Cuomo responded to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) criticizing the Biden administration’s border policies and how they impact the coronavirus pandemic by stating that the coronavirus issue is “not about the
Bill Gates: 'I've Never Understood Being Against Masks as Strongly as Some People Are' August 5, 2021
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Wednesday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" that he does not understand why people object to wearing face masks.
Exclusive — Illinois School District Mandates Coronavirus Vaccines; 60+ Teachers, Staff Face Termination August 5, 2021
In one Illinois school district, at least 64 employees have been given an ultimatum: get the coronavirus vaccine or face termination.
Coronavirus: China Imposes Nationwide Travel Restrictions August 5, 2021
China's ruling Communist Party imposed travel restrictions on all 31 provincial-level regions of the country on Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of China's most recent coronavirus outbreak, the state-run press agency Xinhua reported.
CNN's Axelrod: Trump Attempted to Steal an Election -- 'Nixon Was a Choirboy Compared to This' August 5, 2021
CNN political commentator David Axelrod was expressed his outrage Wednesday on CNN's "Situation Room" over reports that former President Donald Trump allegedly attempted to push the Justice Department to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election to the point that acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen prepared to resign.
GRAPHIC: 10 Migrants Dead, 20 Injured in Smuggling Rollover Crash in Texas near Border August 4, 2021
At least ten migrants are dead and 20 others injured in a rollover crash in Brooks County, Texas. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 281 approximately 70 miles north of the Texas-Mexico border.
Biden White House Promotes Infrastructure Deal with Diesel Locomotive August 4, 2021
The Biden White House promoted the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal now before the Senate with an image that features a diesel locomotive -- featuring fuel and technology that the Biden administration is trying to phase out.

From INTERESTING THING OF THE DAY

ITotD on Summer Break June 3, 2019
My attempts at building a time machine having failed thus far, I find myself with too few hours in the day. So ITotD will be on a (hopefully brief) hiatus while I take care of business.
Take Control of Your Digital Photos June 3, 2019
Digital cameras make it easy to take way too many pictures. Need help sorting, organizing, storing, and managing them? We've got a great book for you—and Interesting Thing of the Day readers can save 30% on it.
Killer Snails May 31, 2019
When you think of deadly animals, you may picture lions, hippos, or even mosquitos. But watch out for the real killer: snails.
Cruise Ship Condos May 30, 2019
If you love to travel and have a few million spare dollars, you can buy a condo on any of several luxury cruise ships and live there year-round, taking your home with you as you sail around the world.
The Sinking City of Venice May 29, 2019
The water level is rising in Venice, while the buildings are sinking. An ambitious plan is underway to save the ancient city from an untimely demise.
Winds with Names May 28, 2019
It's one thing to give a storm like a hurricane or typhoon a name, but it's another to assign a proper name to wind of a certain type in a certain season and location.
Solar Sails May 27, 2019
Outfit a spacecraft with a huge but incredibly lightweight mirror, and it can travel indefinitely, without fuel, at speeds that eventually exceed those of conventional rocket-powered craft.
Take Control of Your Digital Legacy May 27, 2019
Do you have the equivalent of a will for all your digital possessions—photos, email, online accounts, and all the rest? If not, you should, and we have a book that shows you what to do. Plus, Interesting Thing of the Day readers can save 30% on it.
___-of-the-Month Clubs May 24, 2019
The Book-of-the-Month Club is still going strong after more than 90 years, despite the rise and fall of mega-bookstores (and the advent of Amazon.com). But that's not all: you can get a monthly subscription to just about anything.
Oil from Garbage May 23, 2019
As long as we have garbage, we'll never run out of oil, thanks to a technology called thermal depolymerization process (TDP).

From USA TODAY

Australian Kieran Woolley crashes into cameraman during park skateboarding run at Olympics August 5, 2021
Australian Kieran Woolley, a medal favorite in park skateboarding, collided with a cameraman atop the bowl during his run at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympics 2021 live updates: USWNT shakes up lineup for bronze medal game, USA's Ryan Crouser wins shot put gold August 5, 2021
USWNT shakes up lineup for bronze medal game. Team USA men's basketball reaches gold medal game. Ryan Crouser sets Olympic record in shot put victory.
American Ryan Crouser sets Olympic shot put record three times to win gold; US takes silver, too August 5, 2021
Ryan Crouser broke the Olympic record three times in the shot put final and won the first gold medal for the U.S. men in track and field.
U.S. men's basketball team rallies past Australia, advances to Olympic gold medal game August 5, 2021
Team USA fell in an early 15-point hole, but the Americans locked down on defense and started hitting deep shots to eventually put away Australia.
Spirit Airlines bedlam, day five: Airline cancels 40% of Thursday flights August 5, 2021
Spirit said cancellations should progressively decline this week but Thursday's cancellations show little sign of easing.
'Hard days ahead': Red flag warnings prompt more wildfire fears; Dixie Fire jumps perimeter lines August 5, 2021
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings across parts of Oregon, Nevada and California on Wednesday as dozens of wildfires burned.
Carl Lewis on US men's 4x100-meter relay failure: It was a 'clown show' that was 'totally avoidable' August 5, 2021
Carl Lewis watched the 4x100m relay from his Houston home and couldn't contain his frustration. "It's so disheartening," he told USA TODAY Sports.
'The builder had sold 130 homes the first day': Foreign buyers may add to housing woes, prices August 5, 2021
American homebuyers should prepare for more competition and higher prices as many foreign buyers return to the market with all-cash offers.
At least 10 dead after van carrying migrants crashes in South Texas, authorities say August 5, 2021
At least 10 people are dead, including the driver, after a van carrying migrants crashed Wednesday on a remote Texas highway, authorities said.
Real estate groups ask federal court to block enforcement of CDC's new eviction moratorium August 5, 2021
The effort to revive the lawsuit came a day after the administration announced a new moratorium on evictions in counties hardest hit by COVID-19.

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Follow live USWNT, Australia face off for bronze medal August 5, 2021
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'Omaha! Omaha!' How Peyton Manning changed quarterbacking forever August 5, 2021
As the innovator of controlling the game at the line of scrimmage, Manning left a legacy that lives on through QBs at all levels.
Olympics 2021 updates: U.S. men's hoops rallies to reach gold-medal game, USWNT seeks bronze, plus more track action in Tokyo August 5, 2021
While the U.S. men's basketball team stormed back to beat Australia and reach the finals, several other Americans stood out on the track -- for good and bad. We have updates.
KD, Holiday rally Team USA to gold-medal game August 5, 2021
Kevin Durant and Jrue Holiday lifted the U.S. men's basketball team to a 97-78 victory over Australia on Thursday and a berth in the Olympic tournament final.
Best of Wednesday at NFL training camps: Reich talks Foles, and much more August 5, 2021
Frank Reich had a message for fans calling for Indy to sign Nick Foles from the Bears.
Biles discusses her mental health, challenges after winning bronze on beam August 5, 2021
In a post-event interview, she said she received an outpouring of messages from mental health advocates.
Simone Biles has changed what it means to be an elite gymnast August 5, 2021
While inventing new skills and winning an astonishing number of medals, Biles has also demonstrated a different way to win. She is paving the way for other gymnasts to use their own voices to create change in a sport that desperately needs it.
'Strike while the iron's hot': Coaches hope Kaplan gender equity review instigates change August 5, 2021
The Kaplan review reaffirmed what most coaches already knew. But they're hopeful the data helps lessen disparities for the women's NCAA tournament.
U.S. duo to face Aussies for beach volleyball gold August 5, 2021
Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman defeated Switzerland 21-12, 21-11 at Shiokaze Park on Thursday, setting up a date with Australia in the gold-medal match in Olympic beach volleyball.
American Crouser wins shot put gold medal August 5, 2021
Ryan Crouser broke his Olympic record on his way to defending his shot put title at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

From MSNBC

Accused Proud Boy suddenly secures $980k cash bail August 5, 2021
Alleged Capitol rioter and Proud Boy Ethan Nordean is still in jail pending a hearing. But he suddenly came up with almost $1 million to offer as bail money.
Out of power, McConnell upstaged by Schumer’s 'savage' move August 5, 2021
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer channeled Megan Thee Stallion when he cut in front of Mitch McConnell to speak during a press conference. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the savage moment.
Hayes: This Trump loyalist ‘aimed a nuclear weapon’ at U.S. democracy August 5, 2021
Chris Hayes on Trump’s loyalist at DOJ, Jeffrey Clark: “He was willing to be the trigger man for Donald Trump in his attempt to kill off American democracy in its present form—and that is not hyperbole.”
Some Arizona Republicans now want to stop the runaway train of the audit August 4, 2021
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, reporter for the Arizona Republic Ryan Randazzo, and writer at large for the Bulwark Tim Miller on patience running low in Arizona while the Maricopa County audit continues to fuel election lies
Why DaBaby's apology for his homophobic rant fell short August 4, 2021
His anti-gay rant at Rolling Loud has gotten him canceled in every sense of the term.
Trump appointee at DOJ eyed scandalous Georgia election scheme August 4, 2021
A Trump appointee at the Justice Department wanted to send Georgia Republicans a plan to overturn election results. It didn't work - but it could have.
Watch live: Climate change leader Alok Sharma speaks at Aspen Security Forum August 4, 2021
In a live interview, Alok Sharma, president of the United Nations climate change conference (COP26) speaks with NBC News’ Al Roker. The event is part of the Aspen Security Forum, a conference for global leaders to discuss national security issues.
As Florida's COVID conditions worsen, DeSantis finds new scapegoat August 4, 2021
Florida's COVID infections and hospitalizations are not a media creation; they're painfully real. The question is what DeSantis intends to do about it.
How to recognize America's greatest sins — and repay its greatest debts August 4, 2021
The only way to make Black people — with their partial, conditional, fractured citizenship — whole is to return their dispossessed wealth and opportunity.
Yes, we're still talking about the Matt Damon controversy. Here's why. August 4, 2021
Why Matt Damon — and many other famous men — need to stop looking to their daughters for models of good behavior.

From RadioU News

Xael teases a new EP August 4, 2021
Xael recently took to Instagram to share a brief preview of her forthcoming Forget-Me-Not EP. The new record drops next Friday and includes collaborations with Bryson Price, D. Tall, and many more! You can pre-save it below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Xael (@xaelmusic) The last we heard from […]
Food Fight: Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles Ice Cream August 4, 2021
For the first time ever Hudson and Nikki will be doing an ice cream food fight. They get the pleasure of trying the new Fruity Pebble and Cocoa Pebble Ice Cream.
Nightbirde withdraws from America’s Got Talent August 2, 2021
Nightbirde has made the difficult decision to bow out of her journey on America’s Got Talent due to a recent decline in her health. You can read her full announcement on her Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by nightbirde ⚡️ (@_nightbirde) The shocking and unfortunate news comes just a […]
Thrice premieres the Scavengers music video August 2, 2021
Thrice recently premiered a new music video for the single “Scavengers” off of their forthcoming album Horizons/East. You can view the visual on the Epitaph Records YouTube channel. Just a few weeks ago the band announced that Horizons/East will be dropping in the fall! The digital version will be out on September 17th, with the […]
Paradise Now on The RIOT July 30, 2021
Hudson and Nikki speak with Paradise Now on New Music Friday about the debut of their brand new album We Never Die.
twenty one pilots – Saturday July 30, 2021
New to RadioU this week Listen, request, or buy below: twenty one pilots is here with an ultra-danceable new tune that serves as an update to that old line about working for the weekend. Now you can party to their new song “Saturday” any day of the week on RadioU! Request for the Most Wanted […]
The Protest announces a new EP July 28, 2021
The Protest recently announced that they will be releasing their new Death Stare EP on August 27th. They also premiered the new single “Show Up To The Showdown” from the new record, which just won in the Battle Of The Buzz. You can check out the video for the track right here. They’re also one […]
Social Club Misfits remixes Feared By Hell July 28, 2021
Social Club Misfits just dropped their new Feared By Hell: Reanimation EP. The record features six new remixes and includes a special guest appearance from Lecrae on “Is That Okay?” You can check it out right here. The original album Feared By Hell came out last November and if you haven’t heard it yet, you […]
Welcome the newest member of The RIOT July 27, 2021
Hey I’m Isaia the new Producer for The RIOT. I grew up in Columbus and have been a fan of RadioU for a long time and am excited to be a part of the team! My first improvement to the show will be kicking Nikki and Hudson off traffic and weather and doing it myself! […]
Project 86 launches final album pre-order and Patreon July 27, 2021
Project 86 has announced that they are working on The Final Chapter, which will be their last album. Pre-orders are available and you can gain access to additional content by helping fund the record on Patreon. https://t.co/eYvltFhV3y for preorder and Patreon links! 60k minimum needed…partner with us one last time! pic.twitter.com/rQFWdfmB5R — Project 86 (@project86band) […]

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From WALL STREET JOURNAL

GM Reveals Hit From Chip Shortage, Rising Costs August 5, 2021
General Motors raised its pretax profit outlook for the year to between $11.5 billion and $13.5 billion but said the lingering computer-chip shortage and rising commodity costs would weigh on second-half results.
Weber IPO Prices Below Expectations August 5, 2021
Grill maker Weber sold fewer shares at a lower price than expected in its initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, the latest sign the new-issue market may be cooling after a torrid run this summer.
Hootsuite Acquires Heyday for $48 Million August 5, 2021
The social-media marketing platform bought Heyday because companies have expanded their use of social media beyond marketing to include commerce and one-on-one messaging, Hootsuite’s CEO said.
Uber Ridership Rebounds From Pandemic Lows August 4, 2021
Ride-hailing company still expects to reach a measure of profitability by fourth quarter despite driver shortage, Delta variant concerns.
Airlines' Bet on Business-Travel Rebound Tested by Delta Variant August 4, 2021
Airlines are redrawing their route maps, betting that business travelers who have largely stayed put in the past year will return despite the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
Auto Makers Aim to Boost EV Sales to 40%-50% of U.S. Tally by 2030 August 4, 2021
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis are expected to commit to the electric-vehicle target at the White House on Thursday.
Facebook Disables Access for NYU Research Into Political-Ad Targeting August 4, 2021
Facebook disabled a New York University research project’s accounts and access to the platform, effectively shutting down a study of the social-media giant’s targeting of political ads.
New York Auto Show Canceled Because of Delta Variant August 4, 2021
The renewed Covid-19 threat is casting a shadow on an expected revival for live events, with country superstar Garth Brooks also reconsidering his performance schedule.
Fox Posts Higher Revenue, as Sports and Entertainment Events Resume August 4, 2021
Revenue was $2.89 billion, up 20% from a year earlier.
Verizon Enlists AI in 5G Network Build-out August 4, 2021
The carrier uses an AI model to crunch through variables on the ground like trees, buildings and bridges to find the optimal spots to place thousands of 5G transmitters.

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From PAGE SIX

Sacha Jenkins tells Jalen Rose about the Rick James we don’t know August 5, 2021
Rick James was a self-professed SuperFreak who got a second life in pop culture thanks to Dave Chappelle and his “I’m Rick James, bitch” sketches with Charlie Murphy. But he was also a nuanced man with a very unique journey who moved fluidly through genres to create his signature look and sound. My “Renaissance Man”...
Enemies Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov nearly cross paths in West Hollywood August 5, 2021
"The two prizefighters were on a collision course to unknowingly meet face-to-face [but] fortunately for everyone … missed each other by just a few minutes.”
Diddy rumored to be dating City Girls rapper Yung Miami August 5, 2021
"Caresha has her own money, but she wants someone to … treat her to the lifestyle that she has become accustomed to. So a boss like Diddy is a perfect fit."
Sandra Lee has a new man — just as ex Andrew Cuomo teeters on the brink August 4, 2021
“Between her recent birthday, and feeling great and healthy, Sandra feels especially grateful and blessed for her life right now.”
‘Jeopardy!’ reportedly found its new host to replace Alex Trebek August 4, 2021
After months of speculation, it seems "Jeopardy!" could be hiring from within for its new host to replace Alex Trebek.
Justin Bieber apologizes for plugging Morgan Wallen’s music after slur scandal August 4, 2021
"I had no idea that the guy's music i posted was recently found saying racist comments... I sincerely apologize to anyone i offended."
The Weeknd’s new music video pulled over seizure concerns August 4, 2021
It looks like The Weeknd's new music video is too flashy for the big screen, since the blinding lights could trigger seizures.
Hollywood’s rising stars pose as characters from Y2K-era flicks in Vanity Fair shoot August 4, 2021
Some of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars celebrated classic turn-of-the-millennium flicks by posing as characters from the films in Vanity Fair's new issue.
Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o among early picks for Met Gala list August 4, 2021
We're told Emily Ratajkowski and Camila Cabello have also made the envied list.
Christopher Meloni goes nude for mag: ‘There’s kind of a thing about my butt’ August 4, 2021
"There’s kind of a thing about my butt," the "Law and Order" star said. "People are really into it."

From NBC NEWS

U.S. men's basketball advances to Olympic final with huge comeback win over Australia August 5, 2021
The U.S. will either meet France, who upset the Americans in group play, or Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the final on Saturday.
U.S. BMX racer Connor Fields to be released from hospital after crash August 5, 2021
The 28-year-old sustained a brain hemorrhage during a crash in semi-final runs of the Tokyo Games.
He was adopted and raised by a gay dad. Now he's an Olympian and symbol for LGBTQ rights. August 4, 2021
U.S. Olympic diver Jordan Windle was adopted from a Cambodian orphanage by gay American man and now fights for LGBTQ rights.
'We love this': Team USA skateboarders reflect on the sport's Olympic debut August 4, 2021
The men’s park competition will take place Thursday, when Cory Juneau, Heimana Reynolds and Zion Wright will represent the United States.
At the world's busiest intersection, Olympic Covid concern slowly turns toward acceptance August 4, 2021
“With these Games, there is not the same passion,” says a longtime newsstand operator at Shibuya Crossing. “I just hope it ends safely.”
The blast was a sucker-punch. A year later Beirut is still on its knees. August 4, 2021
“We are full of scars, some of them you can see and most of them you can’t,” the owner of a Beirut restaurant badly damaged in the blast told NBC News.
Short on friends and fearing the end, Belarus' leader cracks down at home — and in Tokyo August 4, 2021
For President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, known as Europe’s last dictator, this was personal.
Simone Biles says she's 'keeping the door open' for Olympic return August 4, 2021
Biles, 24, hinted that this might not be the last time fans see her at the Olympics.
Belarusian Olympian says punishment awaited her back home as she heads to Poland August 4, 2021
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refused to board a flight back to Belarus, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches.
Sumo scare? Olympic riders say horses might be spooked by statue August 4, 2021
“As you come around, you see a big guy’s (butt),” according to a British competitor.

From OAN

Olympics-Athletics-Another relay fail as U.S. men finish sixth in heat to miss final August 5, 2021
By Mitch Phillips TOKYO (Reuters) -The United States failed to make the Olympic men's 4x100 metres relay final after a ragged run saw them finish a shock sixth in their semi-final on Thursday, the
Olympics-Diving-China’s Quan advances to women’s 10m platform finals in first place August 5, 2021
By Yuki Nitta TOKYO (Reuters) - Quan Hongchan of China advanced to the women's 10 metre platform diving finals in first place after a series of strong dives at the Tokyo Games on Thursday, while her
Olympics-Canoe sprint-Australia win men’s kayak double 1000m gold August 5, 2021
TOKYO (Reuters) - Australia's Jean van der Westhuyzen and Thomas Green won the gold medal in the men's kayak double 1000 metres competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
Olympics-Athletics-Jamaican Parchment shocks Holloway to win 110m hurdles August 5, 2021
By Sudipto Ganguly TOKYO (Reuters) -Jamaican Hansle Parchment delivered one of the biggest shocks of the Tokyo Olympics athletics competition by beating world champion Grant Holloway in the men's 110
Siemens to buy rail software company Sqills in 550 million euro deal August 5, 2021
ZURICH (Reuters) - Siemens is buying rail software company Sqills, the German engineering and technology company said on Thursday, its latest acquisition to expand into high growth markets outside its
India reports 42,982 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours August 5, 2021
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India reported 42,982 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the federal government said in a statement on Thursday.
Olympics-Karate-‘Queens of kata’ kick off Games debut, vying for gold August 5, 2021
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO (Reuters) - The women's solo "kata" competition kicked off karate's first foray into the Olympics on Thursday with the 10 karateka performing routines in a hushed,
Olympics-Athletics-Crouser breaks Olympic record, wins gold in men’s shot put August 5, 2021
TOKYO (Reuters) -Ryan Crouser of the United States defended his Olympic title as he won gold in the men's shot put at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, breaking his own record three times in the final
Olympics-Canoe sprint-New Zealand’s Carrington wins women’s kayak single 500m gold August 5, 2021
TOKYO (Reuters) - New Zealand's Lisa Carrington won the gold medal in the women's kayak single 500 metres competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
Olympics-Hockey-India win bronze after 5-4 win over Germany August 5, 2021
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) - India won the bronze medal after a thrilling 5-4 victory over Germany at the Tokyo Games on Thursday, giving the country its first Olympic hockey medal in more

From Washington Post

Cori Bush slept outside the Capitol to protest evictions. Democrats credited her for the renewed protections. August 4, 2021
The Missouri Democrat, who was once homeless, gained national attention during the five-day protest that put pressure on the Biden administration to temporarily halt evictions.
A firefighter said he had covid-19 to get paid time off. He lied and vacationed at a resort, prosecutors say. August 4, 2021
Dallas firefighter William Jordan Carter received nearly $12,600 in paid time off after claiming he and his family members tested positive for covid.
Arkansas banned mask mandates. As schools get ready to reopen, the governor says he regrets signing the law. August 4, 2021
In April, the Arkansas governor signed a bill that barred local officials from requiring masks. Now, he wants to undo that legislation.
A Black activist says two White men jumped him last summer. Now, he’s charged with assaulting his attackers. August 3, 2021
Vauhxx Booker, who was allegedly assaulted by a group of White men, now faces felony charges. “There’s nothing more American than charging a Black man in his own attempted lynching,” he said.
Florida police officers arrested after videos showed them kicking handcuffed suspect, punching the person recording it August 3, 2021
Video footage shows one man, who was handcuffed, being kicked seven times. Another is seen being tackled and punched repeatedly.
Driving home from their wedding, a groom accused his bride of an affair and shot the other man, police say August 3, 2021
Devin Jose Jones was still wearing his tuxedo when police arrested him Saturday night.
Maui residents rail against spike in tourism during water shortage: ‘Stop coming’ to Hawaii August 3, 2021
As travel returns to pre-pandemic levels in Hawaii, some natives are saying they are tired of catering to visitors.

From BOING BOING

15 items that are guaranteed to satisfy the neediest dog or cat August 5, 2021
You can buy gifts for your bae. You can buy gifts for your mom and dad. You can even buy gifts for your kids. But there's something different you feel when you buy something fun and new for your pet. We don't even have to get into why people have different sets of feelings for […]
Gear up for gaming glory with 10 controllers, chargers, and more, all at an extra 15% off August 5, 2021
If you're a gamer, there's little that gets you more excited than new gear. Stepping up to a new controller or a new headset can literally change the entire experience of playing every game on your shelf. We know what the charge of playing with new toys is like, which is why you should definitely […]
Woman thought she had COVID-19 but it was really typhus caught from a dead rat August 4, 2021
In Monrovia, California, Margaret Holzmann was recently suffering from a fever, headache, and fatigue, so she smartly got a COVID-19 test. The test was negative but she was still feeling ill weeks later. Her doctor asked if she had any contact with wild animals. — Read the rest
Protect your kids with the Gryphon Guardian Wi-Fi network, now under $85 August 4, 2021
Your home Wi-Fi router is your conduit to the outside world. It's your portal to the internet, your connection to streaming content, and more and more often lately, your best means of seeing faraway friends and family face-to-face online. But we all know that not far beyond that portal lies demons. — Read the rest
Meet Jackie, the baboon war hero who became a corporal August 4, 2021
In 1913, Albert Marr found an orphaned baboon on his family form near Pretoria, South Africa. Marr named his new friend "Jackie" and the two became inseparable. When Marr joined the 3rd South African Infantry Regiment at the start of World War I, he naturally brought Jackie with him. — Read the rest
"If you wanna see the inside of it I'll show to you." Worker interviewed about office robot (1979) August 4, 2021
Gentleman's attempt to pull off a slip-and-fall scam foiled by security camera August 4, 2021
This fellow intentionally spilled water on a restaurant floor as part of a clever plan to con a restaurant into giving him a slip and fall settlement. But his scam was caught on camera, and instead of ending up on Easy Street as he hoped, he's just wet and sad. — Read the rest
A therapy dog cuddles an emotional California firefighter in heartwarming video August 4, 2021
Kerith is the golden retriever therapy dog seen in the video below comforting an exhausted firefighter on break from battling Northern California's Dixie fire – the largest in the state. The fire has scorched at least 395 square miles so far, burning for three weeks and threatening 3,000 homes. — Read the rest
A man spent almost three years in a mental hospital in Hawaii before officials discovered they were holding the wrong man August 4, 2021
In 2017 Joshua Spriestersbach fell asleep on a sidewalk while waiting for a meal outside a Honolulu homeless shelter. A cop found him and thought he was Thomas Castleberry, wanted on a 2006 drug. Spriestersbacher was arrested and sent to mental health hospital, where he was locked up for over two years. — Read the […]
Jen Psaki zings Doocy and Trump in one fell swoop August 4, 2021
Press Secretary Jen Psaki managed to both laugh at Fox "News" reporter Peter Doocy and crush Donald Trump and his unethical pressuring of the Justice Department with just one line and a straight face. While on the subject of New York Gov. — Read the rest

From SORA NEWS 24 (JP)

Underground Tokyo restaurant used in Kenshi Yonezu’s Flamingo video is a real hidden gem August 5, 2021
Wander the halls of this underground car park and you’ll find a haven of fast, affordable Chinese feasts. Kenshi Yonezu is a tremendous pop sensation in Japan, and the lovely melody of his hit song Lemon has been high-inescapable since its release in 2018. That same year he released another song, Flamingo, which came with […]
Starbucks Japan’s first pineapple Frappuccino, Go Pineapple, should be the Gorogoro Pineapple August 5, 2021
Taste-testing Starbucks Japan’s first-ever pineapple dessert drink, plus its peachy companion. As sweets fans and loyal SoraNews24 readers know, Starbucks Japan releases a lot of seasonal Frappuccino flavors. Back in June they rolled out 47 new varieties of the dessert drink at once, so it’s a little shocking to realize that there’s one widely popular […]
Got a sweet tooth? Here are our reporters’ favorite new-release convenience store desserts August 5, 2021
Try one of these seven tasty treats the next time you have a sweets craving! Convenience stores are a treasure of Japanese life. With their various types of warm food; copious amounts of tasty bentos, rice balls, and sandwiches; and heavily stocked shelves of sweets, snacks, ramen, and drinks, you really can find just about […]
Honda releases official doggy wheel accessories, Shiba Inu shift selectors for your car【Photos】 August 5, 2021
Kawaii canine car style. If you have a dog and a car, then you also have a happy dog. “Wanna go for a ride?” is one of the most exciting questions you can communicate to a canine, and knowing this Honda wants to let you express your love for your pet and your vehicle with […]
Our Japanese-language reporter tries eel cola so you don’t have to 【Taste Test】 August 4, 2021
Out of all the weird colas we’ve tried, this may be the weirdest. In Japan, there’s no predicting when you’ll run into strange and interesting food and drink flavors. It could be at the convenience store, the supermarket, or anywhere. When our Japanese-language reporter Tasuku Egawa made a grocery run at his local supermarket, he […]
Star Wars and Tamagotchi team-up for the R2-D2 Tamagotchi virtual pet【Video】 August 4, 2021
Your love and care can help the droid learn over a dozen skills as he interacts with other Star Wars characters. The concept behind the Tamagotchi is to simulate the emotional connection one would feel to a pet through the use of technology. But in effectively doing so, the designers also managed to instill a […]
The time we (almost certainly) got scammed by a dating app in Tokyo’s bar district August 4, 2021
“Hey, let’s play a game,” she said, but maybe it was our reporter who got played. Our Japanese-language reporter Hirazi is one of a handful of eligible bachelors on the SoraNews24 team, and like most modern singles, he uses dating apps in his search for love. While checking his notifications one day he was happy […]
A look inside the Tokyo Media Centre for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games August 4, 2021
Visitors at the eerily quiet venue can receive a free media kit, filled with some surprising goods. While official Olympics reporters from overseas media organisations are paying through the nose for food at Tokyo Big Sight’s Main Press Centre set up by the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has also set up its […]
Japan’s daruma dolls seem to be causing problems for horses at the Tokyo Olympics August 4, 2021
Creative touches appeared to cause culture shock for four-legged competitors in equestrian event. The international nature of the Olympics means that visiting athletes aren’t just competing during the Games, but adapting to the host country’s culture as well. That doesn’t go for just the human competitors either, but the animal ones too, and that led […]
Mizkan develops world’s most “beautiful” natto, Mr. Sato takes it for a spin August 4, 2021
But true beauty is in the eye of the bean-holder. Lawson is a leading convenience store chain in Japan, but unlike its rivals 7-Eleven and FamilyMart, Lawson is unique in that it has spin-off stores. One such store is Lawson Store 100, with its discounted prices, and Natural Lawson, with a range of healthier and […]

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