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Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?

One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pm5AL3

Why Australia is talking about a French au pair

A minister's decision to personally intervene in a visa case is attracting national attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2or6hqZ

Movie madness: Why Chinese cinemas are empty but full

Chinese government investigators say certain investment companies are faking box office results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wv3oKd

Iosif Kobzon: Russians mourn 'Soviet Sinatra'

Iosif Kobzon was the soundtrack to the lives of many Russians but had a controversial career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHKRPL

Why India activist arrests have kicked up a storm

The issue has heated up online and people are staging protest rallies against the arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDapxu

Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PMYsse

Catholic Church rejects Australian call to overhaul confession

Catholic leaders in Australia confirm they will not force priests to report sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2METYWM

Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU

UN 'alarmed' by reports of China's mass detention of Uighurs

The UN says credible reports suggest that up to a million Muslim Uighurs are held in detention camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PUJJf9

Gérard Depardieu: French actor accused of rape

French actor Gérard Depardieu is accused of rape and sexual assault - accusations he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wsF4c5

John McCain: Sarah Palin 'excluded from his funeral'

A "stay-away message" was reportedly conveyed to Sarah Palin via McCain family intermediaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSPrhA

Bobi Wine: Uganda's pop star MP 're-arrested at airport'

A young MP facing treason charges is allegedly detained while attempting to board a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wuUg8p

Argentina raises rates as peso plummets

Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country's financial crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAbd6h

Florida sheriff backs Uber driver who killed 'goofball'

"This is a justifiable homicide all day long," says a Florida sheriff about the shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C0VU6Z

Hayabusa-2: Japan sets date for spacecraft's asteroid touchdown

Japan's space agency sets dates for its plan to explore the surface of an asteroid with robots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PhwP9M

Macron: French 'Gauls' resistant to change, unlike 'Lutheran' Danes

The French president causes an outcry as he pokes fun at attitudes to his economic reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N27JOt

Stéphane Pauwels arrest: Football presenter charged over armed robbery

One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NytToH

McCain and Biden's long friendship

The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2opOXms

The power of 'pink money' in India

Some businesses in India have found that catering to the LGBT community makes financial sense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PkzZJE

Colorado police tell handcuffed journalist: 'Act like a lady'

Susan Greene was arrested as she used her phone to record police detaining an African American. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pkjaii

The first cyclist to 'Everest' on Everest

JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NC2pyG

Why a plane is dropping trout into a lake from above

A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PPH2LJ

Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'

A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NyuA1l

How Eto'o helped homeless ex-Cameroon captain

Cameroon's Norbert Owona, homeless for two years, thanks Samuel Eto'o for promising him a new house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PRs5bR

Kanye West finally answers Jimmy Kimmel's Donald Trump question

The rap star also apologises for saying slavery "sounds like a choice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wt5evr

Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?

One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pm5AL3

Why Australia is talking about a French au pair

A minister's decision to personally intervene in a visa case is attracting national attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2or6hqZ

Movie madness: Why Chinese cinemas are empty but full

Chinese government investigators say certain investment companies are faking box office results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wv3oKd

Iosif Kobzon: Russians mourn 'Soviet Sinatra'

Iosif Kobzon was the soundtrack to the lives of many Russians but had a controversial career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHKRPL

Why India activist arrests have kicked up a storm

The issue has heated up online and people are staging protest rallies against the arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDapxu

The Lego Bugatti Chiron Goes 18 MPH (and Is *Made of *Lego*)

Where the 'real' Chiron produces 1,500 horsepower from a quad-turbocharged W16 engine and can hit 261 mph, the Lego lookalike makes 5.3 horses from 2,304 tiny motors. from Feed: Transportation Latest https://ift.tt/2NzepAU

San Francisco Is Bringing Back Banned Electric Scooters—With Limits

The city granted operating permits to just Skip and Scoot, two companies that emphasized good relationships with public officials. from Feed: Transportation Latest https://ift.tt/2omZxdV

Jaguar’s I-Pace Electric SUV Demands a New Kind of Car Review

The I-Pace posts glorious power numbers and a jolting 0 to 60 mph time—but that's not what separates it from its rivals. from Feed: Transportation Latest https://ift.tt/2LFcOYr

Wikipedia article of the day for August 31, 2018

The Wikipedia article of the day for August 31, 2018 is Bootham Crescent .

3-D Printed Gun Blueprints Are Back, and Only New Laws Can Stop Them

Despite an injunction against sharing the plans online, Cody Wilson is now selling the blueprints directly. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2PJ1uhj via IFTTT

The Fight Over California's Privacy Bill Has Only Just Begun

The tech industry lobby has made it clear that they want changes to California's sweeping privacy protections—and they've got plenty of time left to get them made. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2N1Nhxl via IFTTT

Android Devices Can Be Exploited With Decades Old-Telephone Tech

So-called Attention commands date back to the 80s, but they can enable some very modern-day smartphone hacks. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2wA3L5M via IFTTT

Reality Winner, Insider Trading, and More Security News This Week

In security news this week, Apple and Facebook beef, Reality Winner gets sentenced, facial recognition at the airport, and more. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2LppaUB via IFTTT

Phone Numbers Were Never Meant as ID. Now We’re All At Risk

Your phone number was never meant to be your identity. Now that it effectively is, we're all at risk. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2wfajqQ via IFTTT

What We Now Know About Iran's Global Propaganda Campaign

For years, Iran has run its own secret infowar—running a remarkably similar playbook as Russia. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2PDmqX5 via IFTTT

An Undiscovered Facebook Bug Made Me Think I Was Hacked

The social network erroneously turned extra security protections off—after I had *strengthened* my privacy settings. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2P2OCkK via IFTTT

Leaked images show two iPhone XS models and Apple Watch Series 4

Netgear Orbi Voice is a hybrid mesh Wi-Fi access point and Alexa-powered smart speaker

Harman Kardon collarborated with Netgear to design the speaker portion of the new Orbi satellite, which was announced today at IFA in Berlin. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2opczaG

Nike is offering 20 percent off all its Apple Watch Series 3 models

Master Adobe's Most Popular Software With This 60+ Hour Training Bootcamp ($39)

What to expect from Apple’s September event

Apple announces ‘Gather round’ event for September 12

The fantastic TP-Link Kasa home security cam just hit an all-time low on Amazon

Garmin Vivosmart 4 vs. Fitbit Charge 3: Design, specs, smarts, and more

By way of comparison: Apple scared, Samsung innovative

The problems with older Apple displays and Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pros

Sony reveals new noise-cancelling headphones and an outdoor smart speaker at IFA

Sony has made its WH-1000XM3 noise-cancelling headphones more comfortable, and it's showing one of the first outdoor speakers to feature Google Assistant integration. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2NA0MkO

How Apple’s push to subscriptions could save the App Store and cost you money

HDHomeRun Premium TV could be the holy grail for antenna users

HDHomeRun's live TV streaming service has antenna integration and an uncompromising DVR, but also some weirdness. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2wtkVT9

The 10 Mac games you need to play from August 2018

Samsung and LG are bringing 8K smart TVs to market

Samsung and LG both announced 8K TVs at IFA; Samsung the 85-inch Q900 with picture tweaks and a database of upscaling templates, and LG an 88-inch OLED from Macworld https://ift.tt/2ojRhvd

Macworld's September Digital Magazine: The best apps for the Apple Watch

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Sonos Amp is the most important new product the company has launched in years

It's not a powered speaker, and it's aimed primarily at customer installers. But audio enthusiasts should still be excited about Sonos’ first new product since going public. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2NrSH1r

New on SI: Watch: Spurs Say Farewell to Manu Ginobili With Emotional Highlight Reel

"#GraciasManu por todo!" read San Antonio's Twitter account.

Movie madness: Why Chinese cinemas are empty but full

Chinese government investigators say certain investment companies are faking box office results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wv3oKd via IFTTT

New on SI: Manu Ginobili Kept Us on the Edge of Our Seats

After 16 seasons in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobli announced his retirement. From his imitation-spawning eurostep to his bat-catching abilities, he will go down as one of the most exciting players in history. 

Iosif Kobzon: Russians mourn 'Soviet Sinatra'

Iosif Kobzon was the soundtrack to the lives of many Russians but had a controversial career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHKRPL via IFTTT

Why India activist arrests have kicked up a storm

The issue has heated up online and people are staging protest rallies against the arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDapxu via IFTTT

Multiple Violent Attacks Against Believers Reveal Just How Dangerous it is For Pakistani Christians

Two recent attacks against Christians in Pakistan emphasize the worsening conditions for believers in the predominately Muslim country.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N17qDI

Nigerian Schoolgirl Who Refuses to Denounce Jesus Begs for Freedom

A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl who remains in captivity because she refuses to denounce Christ is calling on her government to fight for her release. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PRlOgn

Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ

Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2orjqRf

MUST SEE PHOTOS: Operation Blessing Helping India's Flood-Ravaged Victims Get Back on their Feet

Hundreds of thousands of people in the flood-battered Indian state are beginning the arduous task of rebuilding their lives following the worst floods to hit the region. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BZbCj8

Meet the New Prime Minister of Australia: Scott Morrison is an Evangelical Christian

Scott Morrison, the new prime minister of Australia, brings something extra to the country's highest position – his Christian faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NmXzVL

Thousands Choose Jesus Christ as Palau Association Returns to Bogota, The First Site of a Luis Palau Crusade

More than 18,000 people committed their lives to Jesus Christ through the efforts of the Luis Palau Association's Bogota Festival held in Bogota, Colombia earlier this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PFIaBs

Pope Apologizes for Catholic Church ‘Crimes’ in Ireland

Pope Francis issued a sweeping apology Sunday for the “crimes” of the Catholic Church in Ireland, saying church officials regularly didn’t respond with compassion to the many abuses children and women suffered over the years and vowing to work for justice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2o9gEzI

Former Vatican Envoy Pens Bitter Denunciation Letter in McCarrick Case

The Vatican’s retired ambassador to the United States has purportedly penned an 11-page letter accusing senior Vatican officials of knowing as early as 2000 that the disgraced former archbishop of Washington, ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, regularly invited seminarians into his bed but they still promoted him to cardinal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2oemn7f

Pope in Ireland Decries Abuse Cover-Up, Meets With Victims

Pope Francis faced a lukewarm reception and scattered protests Saturday on his trip to Ireland, with even his vow to rid the church of the “scourge” of sexual abuse and his outrage at those “repugnant crimes” dismissed as an insult by Ireland’s wounded victims. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2P9R8Gf

Here Are the Countries Where the World’s Most Committed Christians Live

Pew Research recently conducted a study on what being a Christian looks like in different countries around the world. The study found that the most committed Christians in the world live in Africa, Latin America, and the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PgGjC0

U.S. to End Funding to U.N. Agency That Helps Palestinian Refugees

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By EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wxzrsh

Honey, I Swept the Floor!

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By BROOKE WILLIAMS from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2Pk01gs

Yankees Looking to Trade for Andrew McCutchen, a Former M.V.P.

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By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2N3KVhz

Why You Should Tell Your Co-Workers How Much Money You Make

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By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2PjuTO3

What’s on TV Friday: ‘Ozark’ and ‘Jack Ryan’

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By EMMA L. MCALEAVY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2LJ5bQC

How Germany’s Far Right Stole a Rallying Cry for Democracy

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By AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER and SARAH STEIN KERR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N45dHO

How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Today Than When You Were Born?

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By NADJA POPOVICH, BLACKI MIGLIOZZI, RUMSEY TAYLOR, JOSH WILLIAMS and DEREK WATKINS from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2LIQ21K

Mob Protests in Germany Show New Strength of the Far Right

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By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MIlgM3

President Trump Had a Lot to Say at His Rally and on Twitter. But Not About John McCain.

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By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2N6Jm2c

‘An Attack on Students’ Rights’: Reactions to Betsy DeVos’s New Rules on Sexual Assault

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By JENNIFER MEDINA and EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2C3YpWi

2 Passengers Charged With Sexual Assault Aboard Aircraft as F.B.I. Cracks Down

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By KIRK JOHNSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PhTouX

Quotation of the Day: Tears, Laughter and Allusions to a Man Who Wasn’t Invited

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2PkKtsu

Yankees, With Strongest Home Run Muscles, Are Outdone by a Weakling

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By WALLACE MATTHEWS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2C0FMTd

Caroline Wozniacki Becomes Latest Giant to Fall at Armstrong

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By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2C3K6Rx

Nick Kyrgios Was Struggling. The Chair Umpire Stepped Down and Stepped In.

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By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2wqSkhu

Corrections: August 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2LIBoHM

Works With Kids

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2PSPV73

Ronan Farrow’s Ex-Producer Says NBC Impeded Weinstein Reporting

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By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2NFpVuk

Germany, Vanilla Beans, Riz Ahmed: Your Friday Briefing

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By ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2PgoVNG

Rumba, the Dance of Love

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By GIA KOURLAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MHEdOU

US homeless man sues couple over $400,000 fundraiser money

Johnny Bobbitt accuses the couple behind the GoFundMe campaign of keeping money for themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wrdlIO

Coffee war brews in the land of tea

Luckin Coffee, a new chain in China where customers must pay by app, is taking on traditional cafes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MYjA06

Cate Blanchett urges more support for Rohingya Muslims

The actress appeals to the Myanmar government to support the people in guaranteeing basic rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg42Ct

Jamel Myles' mother: 'I blame myself for my son's suicide'

Leia Pierce says her nine-year-old son Jamel killed himself because of homophobic bullying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BYfW1T

Stars hit Venice Film Festival red carpet

Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy join fellow stars at the opening ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BYzQKs

What's got these New Yorkers in a buzz?

Thousands of bees swarmed on a hot dog stand in Times Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BT6HjA

Fireball caught on camera over Perth

A fireball - believed to be a meteor - has lit up the sky near Perth in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LBemCP

Los Angeles 'dine-and-dash' dater faces possible jail time

Paul Gonzales is facing the possibility of 13 years behind bars over the alleged unpaid bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ok8FQj

Cuomo-Nixon debate: Can a room temperature really be sexist?

Actress and politician Cynthia Nixon has prompted a heated debate - about women freezing in offices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ojYsmZ

Uzbekistan tax officials to wear family ID badges

The new identity cards are designed to remind the wearer of their responsibilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUkPt3

Pope Francis faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse

Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCqPWM

From catcalls to murder: What female joggers face on every run

The death of an Iowa woman who went missing on a jog exposes the harassment female runners endure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PRxcZV

Why a village in New Zealand is trying to ban all cats

Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C0uiPw

The woman who founded the 'incel' movement

When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wyiQ7F

Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2POb823

US mid-terms: The political storm brewing in Arizona

The race to replace Senator Jeff Flake could portend to how the 2020 presidential election will swing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjtKWM

Pope Francis faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse

Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCqPWM

From catcalls to murder: What female joggers face on every run

The death of an Iowa woman who went missing on a jog exposes the harassment female runners endure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PRxcZV

Why a village in New Zealand is trying to ban all cats

Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C0uiPw

The woman who founded the 'incel' movement

When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wyiQ7F

Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2POb823

US mid-terms: The political storm brewing in Arizona

The race to replace Senator Jeff Flake could portend to how the 2020 presidential election will swing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjtKWM

How To Use Twitter: Critical Tips For New Users

How to setup your account, login, search and find your voice on Twitter. from Gear Latest https://ift.tt/2N2xIp9

Sonos Amp 2018: Price, Specs, Release Date

One of Sonos' oldest products, the speakerless Amp, gets a refresh for the home-installation market. from Gear Latest https://ift.tt/2wvtj3H

Nimble Chargers: Price, Specs, Release Date

The startup Nimble is bringing some environmental responsibility to the personal tech accessory marketplace. from Gear Latest https://ift.tt/2wwbGAY

Best Xbox One Deals and Console Bundles (2018): Is All Access Worth It?

Deals on the Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles, including the new All Access plans, along with some games and accessories you'll want. from Gear Latest https://ift.tt/2HKntQZ

Labor Board Backs Engineers Who Were Fired for Unionizing

Dispute at software startup is rare case of tech workers trying to unionize---and even rarer example of the government coming to their aid. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2LFwdsi

Why You Need a Physical Vault to Secure a Virtual Currency

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase stores its customers' bitcoin offline, using an elaborate process that breaks apart encryption codes and stores them on paper. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2LATICV

The Pleasure and Promise of the Sci-Fi Romance

Science fiction and rom-coms seem like incompatible genres. That's precisely why they're so powerful when they work in harmony. from Culture Latest https://ift.tt/2woF6S3

Forget Cute Apps—Here’s How Our Couples Keep It Together

Some of the most practical apps for streamlining your relationship may be the same ones you’d use in the office. from Culture Latest https://ift.tt/2NsSAmo

McConnell Proposes Bipartisan 'Gang' To Decide Senate's McCain Tribute

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) proposed on Tuesday a plan to from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ofqhwW

Catholic Cardinal Calls On Pope Francis To Step Down Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Coverup

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A top Catholic Church figure is calling on Pope Francis to resign after from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oejBPE

Andrew Gillum wins Florida Democratic primary in bid to become state's first black governor

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Andrew Gillum pulled off an upset victory Tuesday night in Florida's Democratic primary in a bid to become the state’s first African-American governor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2POdMoH

Marriott International seals deal on mega-merger of rewards programs -- And the perks are seemingly endless

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Rewards programs are one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to hospitality from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PaAZ34

Puerto Rico Raises Official Death Toll in Hurricane Maria From 64 to 2,975

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The death toll in Hurricane Katrina was 1,200 from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PQhwWq

China's Didi vows to prioritize safety over growth after murder of passenger

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The case sparked outrage on social media and concerns over safety issues in the fast-growing ride-hailing sector in China, prompting Didi to say that it would suspend its Hitch service indefinitely until it comes up with a safety mechanism acceptable to its users. "The tragedy reminded us we have walked this path without enough respect or humility," Didi founder Cheng Wei and President Jean Liu said in an emailed statement. Didi will make upgrades to safety products like its SOS button and itinerary share function, and plans to work closely with China's law enforcement agencies to, among other things, set up a system to allow its passengers to call the police during any threats of danger, it said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2P9DBOA

Bullied child refuses to fight back 'because it's not the Jedi way'

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A 10-year-old boy who needed hospital treatment after being beaten up by bullies, refused to fight back because “it’s not the Jedi way”, his mother said. Lizette Casanova said her son Aiden Vasquez “felt it in his soul not to hit the kid back”, while being tormented by a classmate at his California school. The Star Wars fan’s ordeal came to the attention of Mark Hamill – who played Luke Skywalker in the film series – who said of the boy, he was “astonished by his wisdom and courage”. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LH75RQ

Jacob Caldwell, Ohio Boy Reported Missing 1 Year Ago, Found Safe by Police

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The teen had run away days after the murder of his father, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2C02afl

Twitter Users Blast Hypocrisy Of Donald Trump's 'Anonymous Sources' Warning

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President Donald Trump's attempt at making a public service announcement about from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PN96PL

Here's Who Will Serve As Pallbearers At John McCain's Washington Memorial

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A former vice president, a Hollywood actor and politicians from both parties from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PjPOAt

Beyond Mexico: How DHS rule changes may affect black immigrants

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A rule that requires officials to take into account whether an immigrant is “primarily dependent on the government” in considering permanent status, puts legal immigrants in limbo, and many choose to forgo benefits they're entitled to. Now the rules are about to get tougher. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MYmUZd

Matt Lauer tells fans he'll be 'back on TV': Report

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Matt Lauer is still hoping for a comeback. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PLZXXR

Former Dallas officer convicted of murder

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Ex-police officer Roy Oliver could face life in prison for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen Jordan Edwards when he fired his gun into a car full of teenagers. ABC News' Danya Bacchus reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MX7RyN

Texas Company Sells Plans for 3D-Printed Guns Online Despite Court Order

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Wilson says selling plans is in line with a Seattle federal judge's Monday order from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NtfTN7

Missouri Enacts Law Protecting Citizens From Unwittingly Buying Fake Meat

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The Show Me State may need to tweak its nickname. America, meet the Show Meat from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LDWmrh

Catholic board seeks parishioner-led abuse investigation

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A committee created by the Catholic Church specifically to prevent sexual misconduct by clergy on Tuesday issued a damning assessment of the failings to stem the abuse, calling it an "evil" caused by "a loss of moral leadership." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MZ7ow9

11 Luxury Hotels Where Famous Historical Events Took Place

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NqsPTU

Prosecutors Charge 13th Suspect In 15-Year-Old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz's Death

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A 13th suspect has been indicted in the June stabbing death of a 15-year-old from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PN5eOM

Democrats And Republicans In Florida's Governor's Race Got The Opponent They Wanted

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Florida Republicans and Democrats both got the opponents they most wanted to from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BYzSC4

US midterms: North Carolina’s gerrymandered congressional map unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judges rule

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Federal judges have struck down North Carolina’s Republican-gerrymandered congressional map as illegal for a second time, in a decision that could leave officials in the state scrambling just months before the midterm elections in November. The ruling is the latest development in a case that fair elections advocates say features such drastically gerrymandered districts that it could represent one of the clearest chances for the Supreme Court to clarify the constitutionality of extreme partisan gerrymandering in America in general, and impact congressional maps across the country. North Carolina’s congressional map — created in 2011 following the US census the year before — received its first major blow in 2016, when a federal court deemed it unconstitutional, saying that the map — which essentially locks in 10 Republican districts and three Democratic ones — was racially gerrymandered. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PfGldv

EU urges 'amicable' end to Franco-British scallop war

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The European Commission on Wednesday urged France and Britain to find an "amicable" solution after fishermen from the two countries clashed in the English Channel over a hoard of scallops. Brussels insisted however that it could not get involved in the fight as arrangements for trawling for the prized shellfish were made between individual countries, not at a European level. "We saw the reports of incidents involving French and British fishermen off the coast of Normandy," European Commission spokesman Daniel Rosario told a daily briefing in Brussels. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LBC0iw

Starbucks opens shop operated by seniors in Mexico

Mexico, Aug. 28 (Notimex).- The coffee chain Starbucks opened its first branch in Mexico and Latin America operated entirely by seniors, to give employment opportunities to this segment of the population. The general director of the company, Christian Gurría, said that currently has about seven thousand "partners" in the country, of which 65 are older adults, however the goal is to increase this base of workers to be 120 for the next year. In an interview with Notimex he pointed out that although the chain already serves the young segment with their first job, education programs, very clear career plans and opportunities, they were looking for a job inclusion program that could be replicated. He explained that beyond the business topic, in this initiative there is a greater value, which is social, by giving seniors the opportunity to have a job. To achieve this program, the chain had to contemplate certain conditions to ensure the safety of the elderly, such as one floor bran...

Elon Musk Could Face Legal Action After Asking Why Cave Diver He Called A Pedophile Hasn't Sued

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A tech billionaire who just couldn't stop tweeting stupid things may now face from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wsqsIU

White ex-Texas cop gets 15 years in black teenager's death

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DALLAS (AP) — A white former police officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday night after being convicted of murder a day earlier for killing an unarmed 15-year-old boy when he fired into a car filled with black teenagers leaving a house party in suburban Dallas. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MG1SPS

Tesla wins court case against Ontario government over rebate cancellation

Mourning John McCain

Residents lined up at the Arizona statehouse on Wednesday to pay respects to the late U.S. Senator John McCain, the Vietnam War hero and two-time Republican presidential candidate whose body will lie in state for the day at the Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MPNymZ

Andrew Gillum Becomes First African-American Nominee For Florida Governor

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Andrew Gillum has become the first African-American nominee for Florida from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2C18seO

Catholic Church sex abuse cover-up in Pennsylvania ‘went all the way to the Vatican’, says state attorney general

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Pennsylvania’s attorney general has claimed to have evidence that the Vatican was aware of a systematic cover up for decades of sex abuse carried out by priests in the Catholic Church. Josh Shapiro described the abuses dating back to 1947 found by a grand jury in an interview with NBC’s Today Show, including “a systematic cover up that went all the way to the Vatican”. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MzxG8O

A Brief History of Elon Musk's Market-Moving Tweets

Tesla stocks are down following the CEO's revival of his "pedo guy" claim—not the first time Musk's taste for Twitter has changed how investors see his company. from Feed: Transportation Latest https://ift.tt/2NwFtAI

Toyota Joins Uber on Its Tortuous Journey to Self-Driving Cars

With a $500 million investment, the automaker has committed to helping the ride-hailing giant deliver on robo-cars. But it's not quite clear what that means. from Feed: Transportation Latest https://ift.tt/2okCJLX

Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide

Facebook's Watch on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA

Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy

The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2okvYtm

Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers

Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PkGfBt

130 million hotel IDs breached in China

A Chinese hotel group's database may have been accidentally uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C7BHwC

Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study

UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXFalf

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Gate Smart Lock review: When smart lock meets camera, homeowners win

While the design feels like a beta, this ingenious product raises the bar of what smart locks can do. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2ol9xVa

Eufy RoboVac 30 review: A robot vacuum for beginner budgets

It's an excellent cleaner, but Eufy's latest robot vac doesn't distinguish itself enough from the 11s to justify its higher price tag. from Macworld https://ift.tt/2wt4IwD

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Maureen Dowd, in Australia, Explains Trump’s ‘Ego Arithmetic’

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For Sale: 55-Foot-Tall Lobster. Owners in a Pinch. Can You Help?

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