Новости за 25.08.2020

Phil Mickelson might not yet think of himself as a senior in the golf world, but Lefty already is setting records in his PGA Tour Champions debut. Mickelson carded 11 birdies and fired an opening round 10-under 61 Monday in his first tournament appearance among the 50-and-over set — the lowest-scoring debut in the tour’s...

Getting Sister Friede's Great Scythe in Dark Souls 3 involves some fire, some patience, and here's how to take advantage of both to get her Scythe.

When something impacts your team’s work, there can be an argument for having a onetime, discreet conversation with your manager.

By supporting Donald Trump, evangelical leaders are failing us and failing the gospel. Christian women must step up where our church leaders won't.

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the Combat Team Member Course performs a parachute jump at Marana Regional Airport, Marana, Ariz., July 22, 2020. Airmen in the CTMC performed free fall and static line jumps as part of their training.

Five Black, female prosecutors offer 11 ideas for how to make their profession part of the solution.

Fruit just tastes better when you pick it yourself.

Judge strikes down Florida's schools reopening order as unconstitutional; state appeals

Artist Andres Amador takes "playing with sand" to a whole new level. His free-flowing and fractal-inspired works of art exist for only a short amount of time, eventually getting swallowed up by the ocean's tides. But, in that timeframe, Andres is able to create unique pieces that are indelible and impactful.

A man aged 29 who has the mental age of a six-year-old says he was shot by an angry father.

Jimmy Olsen’s brother is conspiring to kill him. The Daily Planet might be shutting down. Things are not looking good for Jimmy and crew at the beginning of the final issue of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen. This twelve-issue maxi-series has been a delight: chock-full of twists and turns, with a fun supporting cast,…

His family have now spoken out about blade culture

If the United States wants an agreement with Iran, it must first come back to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with six powers that Washington abandoned two years ago, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday.

Robot vacuums have always been dubiously “smart” for the average person. Sure, high-end models do a pretty good job at automated cleaning, but cheaper models tend to be more hit-or-miss. But today, iRobot has released a new AI platform for its wifi-connected Roombas and Brava jet robomops that might actually make…

Tenet might not be hitting Video on Demand because Warner Bros. is being stubborn, but it’s not the only time-bending saga out there. io9 can exclusively reveal the first trailer for 101 Films’ Time Loop, about a father and son who find themselves in the middle of a time paradox, unable to escape.

Announcements of plans and projects for hydrogen-based energy are appearing with ever scale and ambition in Europe and Asia. The United States, in contrast, is not seeing the same sort of headline grabbing initiatives. But the US is making quiet progress and laying the basis for what could soon emerge as a national strategy for hydrogen energy. The European Union’s new Hydrogen Strategy, closely linked to its Energy System Integration Strategy, wants to create a large regional hydrogen market encompassing... Читать дальше...

The Coffee Shop is an integral renovation project of a strategic place within the Quito Tennis and Golf Club. The QTGC is always looking to provide new services to their members, in such a way that the design of a contemporary cafeteria arose. The design consisted of a transitory space shared between two programs: a cafeteria and a small gallery. The challenge was to find an appropriate balance between these programs and maintain the feeling of spaciousness, even though the original space was divided. Читать дальше...

Following version 84’s release on Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS, the next release of Google’s browser is rolling out today. Chrome 85 sees faster page loads, the ability to collapse/expand Tab Groups, and much more.

The latest version of Google’s browser is rolling out a whole slew of changes from faster page loading to collapsible Tab Groups. Chrome 85 for Android also sees a revamped share menu, while desktops add QR code sharing.

Kris Osborn

Security, Americas

An amazing revolution or a really dumb idea?

A first-of-its-kind flying car is now airborne, thanks to the Air Force Research Laboratory and industry innovation, potentially ushering in a new era in multi-domain combat attack operations.

The first car, called eVTOL for Electric Vertical Take-Off and Flight, may be but a beginning. It is a small cab with extended legs or wheels with what looks like a circular pattern of small drone propellers... Читать дальше...

Warfare History Network

History, Asia

The battle for Guam was a tough fight that killed many.

Key Point: The Imperial Japanese had dug in hard and were not going to give it up easily. The fighting would last for a good while, but ultimately the Marines and Coast Guard would prevail.

Above all, the island was defendable. From Ritidian Point in the north to the extreme southern coastline, Guam is 34 miles long, made in an irregular shape covering 228 square miles, the... Читать дальше...

James Anderson reaches 600 Test wickets at last | News  The TimesView Full coverage on Google News

Civil rights activists around the time of the 1960s Memphis sanitation workers strike are blocked by National Guard members brandishing bayonets while trying to stage a protest on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. | Getty Images

The award-winning author on living in the shadow of America’s caste system.

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