‘Nerds’ come together after vandals trash Nova Scotia role-playing camp
The camp, on private property near a secluded lake southwest of Sydney, was recently wrecked and spray-painted with a homophobic slur, crude images and obscene insults.
The camp, on private property near a secluded lake southwest of Sydney, was recently wrecked and spray-painted with a homophobic slur, crude images and obscene insults.
A team of Chinese researchers has just announced their creation of an inexpensive but powerful camera that's the size of a shoebox and which seems destined to further chip away at privacy and individual anonymity -- what's left of them, at any rate. The camera is meant for surveillance and target recognition and is reportedly capable of spotting someone -- really, anything -- from up to 28 miles away, even in conditions that would otherwise obscure sight, like smog. And it's able to do so based... Читать дальше...
The full-back picked up the Players' Player of the Year trophy before scooping the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, as voted for by fans. He has been one of the club's few bright sparks this season.
A €2,000 prize is offered for whoever can decipher a weird rock inscription in western France.
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While people and other vertebrates are colour blind in dim light, some deep-sea fish may possess keen colour vision to thrive in the near total darkness of their extreme environment thanks to a unique genetic adaptation, scientists said on Thursday. Researchers analysed the genomes of 101 fish species and found that three lineages of deep-sea fish, living up to about a mile (1,500 meters) below the surface, boast a specialized visual system to allow for colour... Читать дальше...
If ESPN’s panel of hockey “experts” is to be believed, the Boston Bruins are bound for the Stanley Cup Final.... Read More »
With a flourish, the Amazon founder unveils his lunar lander
Carly Rae Jepsen‘s latest single is out now! The 33-year-old singer just released “Too Much” – which is the latest song off of her upcoming album Dedicated. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Carly Rae Jepsen Carly will be releasing Dedicated on May 17. Later this month, Carly will be hitting the road for [...]
SINGAPORE - Google said on Thursday an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore's parliament could stunt innovation, a quality that the city-state wants to nurture under plans to expand its tech indu
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BARCELONA: The five-times world champion's rethink follows the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he held back slightly against Bottas at the first corner.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Zoo says an African elephant has tested positive for a virus that earlier killed two other members of its herd.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - European countries said on Thursday they wanted to preserve Iran's nuclear deal and rejected "ultimatums" from Tehran, after Iran relaxed restrictions on its nuclear programme and threatened moves that might breach the 2015 international pact. Iran's announcement on Wednesday, related to curbs on its stockpiling of nuclear materials, was in response to U.S. sanctions imposed following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the accord with Tehran a year ago. Читать дальше...
Iron ore producer says it incurred $4.5bn in expenses related to the accident
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commander overseeing U.S. naval forces in the Middle East told Reuters on Thursday that American intelligence showing a threat from Iran will not prevent him from sending an aircraft carrier through the vital Strait of Hormuz, if needed.
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By Josh Smith and David Brunnstrom SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.
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Make sure you’ve got your sunscreen on – and not just for the reasons you think.
By Josh Smith and David Brunnstrom SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.
Читать дальше...Protest march NO ONE can blame Tory MP Johnny Mercer for going on strike over his Government’s continued persecution of forces veterans. The Tories have endlessly wrung their hands and made false promises to end it. In 2017 they shut down the discredited IHAT Iraq probe, first set up by Labour. But a witch-hunt still […]
PRETORIA (Reuters) - The African National Congress (ANC) strolled towards victory in South Africa's election on Friday, partial results showed, though the party is on course for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.
Читать дальше...We take a look at the similarities and differences between Google's various driving modes and automotive technologies.
New York City jailbirds are now talking up a storm thanks to a new law providing free phone privileges at a cost of $8 million yearly to taxpayers. Department of Correction officials testified during a City Council budget hearing Wednesday that inmates have made an average of 31,000 phone calls daily since the new law...
Colorado Rapids 2- Vancouver Whitecaps 3 The Conor Casey era started with a thud on Friday night as the Vancouver Whitecaps held off the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to earn the road win at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Fredy Montero (16′) and Lucas Venuto (26′) pushed the Whitecaps out to an early 2-0 lead in the [...]
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commander overseeing U.S.
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By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States seems to be crafting a plan for a Palestinian surrender to Israel instead of a peace deal, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki told a meeting at the United Nations attended by U.S. Middle East peace negotiator Jason Greenblatt
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