TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese government is set to tell Facebook Inc (FB.O) to better protect its users’ personal data after a leak involving British firm Cambridge Analytica that affected 87 million users globally, Kyodo News reported on Monday. The logo of Facebook is pictured during the Viva Tech start-up […]
Daily Archives: October 21, 2018
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Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET In celebration of the 10th anniversary of NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, NASA has named 21 new gamma-ray constellations. NASA has um… gone a bit off the reservation when it comes to naming them. Take “Hulk” for example, which is named for The Incredible Hulk! […]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt managed to upstage the first weekend of Australia’s A-League season without kicking a ball after his agent said he had been offered a professional contract by the Central Coast Mariners. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Central Coast Mariners v Central Coast Select […]
The EU is planning to scrap the annual hour change in April 2019, a month after Brexit. According to the EU, they decided on this proposal because the time change has a negative impact on people’s sleep, damages their health as well as inhibits productivity at work. The decision comes […]
Stephen Hawking’s Wheelchair and PhD Dissertation Are up for Sale More (LONDON) — Stephen Hawking was a cosmic visionary, a figure of inspiration and a global celebrity. His unique status is reflected in an upcoming auction of some of the late physicist’s possessions: It includes complex scientific papers, one of […]
(Reuters) – Australia’s competition watchdog said on Friday the High Court dismissed its special leave application to appeal a court’s decision on whether Pfizer Inc’s local unit used its market power to limit competition for its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past Pfizer’s world headquarters in New […]
With the NBA dissecting video from Saturday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers like the Zapruder film, it was only a matter of time before we saw suspensions handed down for Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram, and Rajon Rondo. On Sunday, the league announced its decision. After […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an American comedian whose career on the improv stage led to iconic roles on shows such as Seinfeld, was honored on Sunday for contributing to the national culture. Comedian and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus acknowledges applause as she arrives to be awarded the Kennedy Center’s 21st […]
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Variety Kim Kardashian‘s life has changed drastically over the past few years, and she will be the first to admit it. On Oct. 2, 2016, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was held up at gunpoint inside her hotel room in Paris. Two armed men dressed […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Scott Morrison delivers the national apology in parliament on Monday Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given a national apology to victims of child sexual abuse. Hundreds of people gathered in Canberra on Monday to hear Mr Morrison deliver the emotional address in parliament. It […]
After immense pressure from activists and civil society groups, Jordan said that it would be reclaiming al-Ghumar and al-Baqura after ending its lease agreement with Israel. According to the 1994 peace agreement, Israel was leased 405 hectares of land so that Israeli farmers could use the water-rich farmland for at […]
Jace Rucklin (r.) might have the silky smooth voice of Elijah Wood, but he’s not the best person for Kaz (l.) to be hanging out with. Lucasfilm “Um, is this the impressive part?” Kazuda Xiono (AKA Kaz, played by Christopher Sean) still isn’t filling fellow mechanic Tam Ryvora (Suzie McGrath) […]
The deep oceans off the coast of Antarctica have served up their fair share of terrifying creatures. You’ve seen the backwards-walking spider crustaceans, you’ve seen the faceless fish and the super-questionable peanut worm. Now gaze on the “headless chicken monster” and despair. For the first time, scientists in the Australian Antarctic […]
Price: (as of – Details) Page, Plant and Jones have collaborated with Reel Art Press to publish the first illustrated book celebrating 50 years since Led Zeppelin formed Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin is the first and only official illustrated book ever to be produced in full collaboration with the […]
Teresa Giudice hopes her husband, Joe Giudice, can make it to their daughter’s graduation, according to multiple outlets. While at an event with some fellow Real Housewives cast members, Teresa’s sole mention of Joe’s prison sentence and subsequent deportation during the talk at Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut was to ask for prayers that […]
(ISTANBUL) — In a sign of growing pressure on Saudi Arabia, Turkey said it will announce details of its investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday and U.S. congressional leaders said the Gulf kingdom — in particular its crown prince — should face severe consequences for the […]
Price: (as of – Details) From the groundbreaking storytellers at Naughty Dog, comes the genre-defining epic that revolutionized adventure storytelling, rebuilt by Bluepoint Games with the power of the PS4 system. Experience one of the most revered game series of all time as you follow the perilous journey of Nathan […]
In the deep, dark Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica lies a creature so bewildering and elusive, it hasn’t been filmed for a year. Behold, the ‘headless chicken monster,’ which has been filmed casually swimming near East Antarctica, the first time it’s been filmed in the region. Except that it’s not headless, […]
Mrs Merkel explained that under the current circumstances, it would be inappropriate for Germany to continue to sell weapons to their Gulf ally. She said: “I agree with all those who say when it comes to our already limited arms exports to Saudi Arabia, that they cannot take place in […]
Mr Schiff made the dramatic comment during an interview on ABC’s ‘This Week’ show. He claimed: “I think we can see where this is headed. “Ultimately, the President is going to accept the Crown Prince’s denials.” He added: “It’s hard for me to imagine those orders would have been carried […]