A Week A Way from California: March 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Pope Francis suggests Trump will become 'a prisoner' of any border wall he builds

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 08:32PM by craponapoopstick https://ift.tt/2I1KelT

Liberal lawyer becomes Slovakia's first female president

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 01:38PM by peak-achoo https://ift.tt/2FIgWFY

Japan's next era to be named Reiwa (令和)

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 09:46PM by Hygienex https://ift.tt/2FNxYnt

Erdogan Appears to Suffer Major Defeats in Turkey’s Two Biggest Cities

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 07:23PM by umutk https://ift.tt/2WHBp51

Erdogan's party lost local elections in Istanbul

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 06:53PM by Clagcs116 https://ift.tt/2Ula1fh

Fox News apologizes for ‘3 Mexican countries’ graphic - National

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 05:08PM by nadim-1986 https://ift.tt/2FHu4LF

BBC News - Ukraine comedian 'leads' in presidential election

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 12:10PM by VietnameseComrade01 https://ift.tt/2uC2vyb

Lebanon's top military prosecutor has ruled that homosexuality is not a crime

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 01:22PM by RussianBot00961 https://ift.tt/2V8AY38

'Huge Victory for Our Oceans': Trump Effort to Open Arctic to Oil and Gas Drilling Ruled Illegal

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 01:03PM by ppd322 https://ift.tt/2uzzxz2

The BBC admitted botching a report that claimed Michael Cohen was selling access to Trump for $400,000 to Ukraine President Poroshenko, will pay damages for libel

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 09:32AM by casualphilosopher1 https://ift.tt/2TNOlnU

Two people shot dead at polling station in Turkey

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 05:56AM by zebleck https://ift.tt/2I34tQ1

Leaked reports reveal severe abuse of Saudi political prisoners

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 04:26AM by alfosn https://ift.tt/2TMfiZc

Elton John joins call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels - Singer follows George Clooney in protest at sultanate’s death penalty for gay sex and adultery

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 07:02AM by ManiaforBeatles https://ift.tt/2HQ18ou

Trump-Russia collusion evidence detailed by Adam Schiff in damning address in Congress

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 02:25AM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2JTtfoj

Vietnamese children vanish from Dutch shelters to be trafficked into Britain - Investigation highlights failings of Dutch and UK authorities to care properly for unaccompanied minors

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 04:28AM by Poiusu https://ift.tt/2YEFh8o

Article 50 petition to cancel Brexit passes 6 Million signatures

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 05:14AM by marcelowit https://ift.tt/2JQsEUs

Khashoggi killers received training in the United States

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Submitted March 31, 2019 at 12:11AM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2OAn6Mr

Syria Says U.S. Should Give Israel 'South Carolina' Instead of Golan Heights, 'It's the Land of Senator Lindsey Graham'

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 11:02PM by blackwingbear https://ift.tt/2JRajqd

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Campaigners have called for male circumcision to be taken as seriously as female genital mutilation following the death of a five-month-year-old boy in Italy as a result of the procedure.

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 07:50PM by Ctown_struggles00 https://ift.tt/2JSOYNn

Norway agreed on Thursday to hand back thousands of artefacts removed from Easter Island by the explorer Thor Heyerdahl during his trans-Pacific raft expeditions in the 1950s.

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 02:36PM by davidreiss666 https://ift.tt/2HY9A3Y

Christchurch shooting: Accused gunman complains about lack of entitlements in prison

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 03:57PM by WhatTheHomePod https://ift.tt/2U8CB4e

Slovakia a small conservative country in central Europe, just elected its first ever female (pro-lgbt) president. Congratulations!

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 06:42PM by Rawrplus https://ift.tt/2Uqp8UK

Video of father and son illegally killing mama bear, shrieking cubs released in Alaska

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 03:37PM by chotu_ustaad https://ift.tt/2HPup2u

Bezos Investigation Finds the Saudis Obtained His Private Data

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 04:41PM by slakmehl https://ift.tt/2V2fwN8

The day North Korea talks collapsed, Trump passed Kim a note demanding he turn over his nukes

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 01:07PM by tank_trap https://ift.tt/2U464MS

Puerto Rico governor warns White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth'

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 12:16PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2UgbxQ3

French hero pilot who helped save over 100 terrorist hostages passes away at age 95. Michel Bacos refused to abandon the passengers even after offered freedom.

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 12:04PM by WhatDePhuck https://ift.tt/2JPcvi4

US reveals secret deal to sell nuclear tech to Saudi Arabia

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 10:34AM by hichvakhba https://ift.tt/2TJHITu

Russia tells Trump its troops will stay in Venezuela for 'as long as needed' in a blunt rejection of his demand they leave immediately

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 10:19AM by XVll-L https://ift.tt/2TGgAop

Man jailed for harbouring Paris attackers

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 09:15AM by FenrirIII https://ift.tt/2FEwBX7

Churchill's policies caused millions of Indian famine deaths, study says

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 06:19AM by letskeepthisaccount https://ift.tt/2JTaEZy

Trump says Navy SEAL charged with war crimes, committing premeditated murder and shooting at unarmed Iraqi civilians, will be moved to 'less restrictive confinement'

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 08:53AM by Neo2199 https://ift.tt/2FCtHC5

Secret tape increases pressure on Trudeau

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 04:10AM by BeentheredonethatAus https://ift.tt/2Umg0R6

Trump cuts all direct assistance to Northern Triangle countries Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 07:37AM by Content_Policy_New https://ift.tt/2U4m4P2

France and Germany hold historic first joint parliamentary session, commit to joint defence and "a common military culture"

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 05:56AM by Pirrsinoro https://ift.tt/2JQGYfS

French healthcare system 'should not fund homeopathy' - French medical and drug experts say homeopathic medicines should no longer be paid for by the country’s health system because there is no evidence they work.

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 04:12AM by ManiaforBeatles https://ift.tt/2UfCwLB

Hamilton (New Zealand) city councillor wore anti-vax t-shirt to autism fundraiser, hasn't heard about latest Danish study about vaccines/autism, admits she gets her information from Facebook

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Submitted March 30, 2019 at 01:03AM by chrisgin https://ift.tt/2UiYux3

Years of Mark Zuckerberg's old Facebook posts have vanished. The company says it 'mistakenly deleted' them.

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 10:52PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2JQtQY0

Friday, March 29, 2019

Cayman Islands legalises same-sex marriage in historic ruling

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 02:40PM by JoseTwitterFan https://ift.tt/2YBIAx1

Bayer Shares Down 38% After Second Jury Rules Roundup Weed Killer Causes Cancer

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 07:11PM by creature666 https://ift.tt/2V08Zm9

If You Cannot Trust Saudis With Bone Saw, Says US Lawmaker, 'You Should Not Trust Them With Nuclear Weapons': Trump administration's secret authorizations of nuclear technology sales to Saudi Arabia spark alarm in Congress

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 06:50PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2CLJfTl

Russian police raid Scientology offices, accusing church of siphoning millions of dollars back to the U.S.

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 12:07PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2YD1svZ

Germany's far-left Die Linke party demanded Friday that parliament vote to expel the controversial US ambassador Richard Grenell, a close confidant of President Donald Trump.

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 12:58PM by davidreiss666 https://ift.tt/2Ox4jle

Ensure You Get The Best Wi-Fi Connection With This Powerful Analysis App

Ensure You Get The Best Wi-Fi Connection With This Powerful Analysis App
Nothing's more frustrating than a spotty Wi-Fi connection when you need to work — NetSpot Home for Mac/Windows helps you get the best connection possible, with a mapping feature to view dead zones and help you optimize hotspot placement. There's even a troubleshooting feature to identify major issues.

March 29, 2019 at 03:32PM
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These Sleek, Wireless Earbuds Pack A Punch Of Sound

These Sleek, Wireless Earbuds Pack A Punch Of Sound
Lightweight, futuristic-looking and perfectly portable, these CX1 True Wireless Earbuds re-define wireless listening, delivering powerful Bluetooth 4.2 audio, a 30-foot range and a 500mAh charging box to keep you jamming on the go. All of that for $39.99.

March 29, 2019 at 03:32PM
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The Wild Work Diary Of Robin Arzón, Peloton's VP Of Fitness Programming

The Wild Work Diary Of Robin Arzón, Peloton's VP Of Fitness Programming
Arzón, who hydrates three different ways by 8 am, is essential to the start-up's $4 billion valuation.

March 29, 2019 at 01:32PM
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Shiiiiiit: The how and why of swearing in TV series

Shiiiiiit: The how and why of swearing in TV series
How do TV series use swear words? And what are their functions?

March 29, 2019 at 01:03PM
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Swamp Creatures Showed Up to a Hearing for Trump's Latest Cabinet Pick

Swamp Creatures Showed Up to a Hearing for Trump's Latest Cabinet Pick
They came by to troll David Bernhardt, a former big oil lobbyist nominated to run the Department of the Interior.

March 29, 2019 at 11:47AM
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Trump Absurdly Claims He Has ‘Taken Better Care Of Puerto Rico Than Any Man Ever’

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 07:34AM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2Fzb0ze

Theresa Mays Brexit deal fails to pass a third time

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 09:42AM by rammen4 https://ift.tt/2CIz4iD

Israeli army kills Palestinian medical volunteer wearing reflective vest, report says

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 04:56AM by MoMisteries https://ift.tt/2HZydNR

George Clooney calls for hotels boycott over Brunei's LGBT laws

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 06:45AM by 7u9kap3iskiv https://ift.tt/2HMPzyb

Brazil: Official who fined Bolsonaro for illegal fishing in 2012 is fired

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 05:41AM by natureboyldn https://ift.tt/2FFOi8N

Record 1,100 dead dolphins wash up on French beaches since January: The mass deaths, widely blamed on industrial fishing

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 05:56AM by DoremusJessup https://ift.tt/2WvO2zJ

Third Vote On Theresa May's Brexit Agreement Set

Third Vote On Theresa May's Brexit Agreement Set
Theresa May at risk of fresh Brexit defeat as MPs withdrawal agreement on the day UK was supposed to be leaving EU

March 29, 2019 at 08:27AM
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Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 04:10AM by 7u9kap3iskiv https://ift.tt/2HZh3jo

EU bans widely used pesticide over safety concerns. Officials say chlorothalonil poses high risk to wildlife and may potentially harm humans

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 06:03AM by luisgustavo- https://ift.tt/2HXyLDX

Some Boeing Jets Have Substandard Parts, Whistleblower Claims

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 02:48AM by Gnurx https://ift.tt/2YtbGPn

Global seed vault 'Doomsday vault' threatened by climate change

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Submitted March 29, 2019 at 01:44AM by 7u9kap3iskiv https://ift.tt/2CIT2tE

The Strange Story of the Most-Shared Story on Facebook in 2019

The Strange Story of the Most-Shared Story on Facebook in 2019
The man who wrote it never intended for it to reach a national audience, let alone amass more than 800,000 Facebook shares.

March 29, 2019 at 07:22AM
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India's destruction of a satellite with a anti-satellite missile created hundreds of pieces of "space junk," a potentially dangerous situation that established space powers have tried to avoid for years

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 09:27PM by DoremusJessup https://ift.tt/2WpqWuC

Intel Republicans dismiss Mueller's intelligence findings before seeing them: But a year ago they concluded that the Trump campaign exercised “poor judgment,” “took ill-considered actions” and at times acted “inconsistent with U.S. national security interests.”

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 10:59PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2Fyrzva

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Denmark plans to deprive jihadists' children of their citizenship

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 04:21PM by sektabox https://ift.tt/2uwsNll

'There's nothing routine about this': Barr's move to send Mueller's report to the White House before the public sets off alarm bells

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 09:58PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2uygO6U

HIV-positive woman donates kidney to HIV-positive recipient in world first

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 10:31AM by PHealthy https://ift.tt/2Owo9gH

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to make Puerto Rico 51st state, as Trump escalates feud with island officials

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 10:38AM by boeingman737 https://ift.tt/2YvEbMd

Trump Accuses FBI Officials Who Investigated Him of Treason

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 12:37PM by toaster_hitman https://ift.tt/2CIhYBv

Iran: “Animals Should Not Be Exploited for Recreational Purposes” - Takes strong stance against exploiting animals for entertainment & ban the construction of aquariums that cruelly confine dolphins.

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 09:40AM by anutensil https://ift.tt/2OvGqKL

"Trump administration reportedly approves secret nuclear power tech sales to Saudi Arabia".

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 02:50PM by BrandonKatrena https://ift.tt/2V6dprS

It's Probably Not Acceptable To Wear A Towel All Day, But This Is The Next Best Thing.

It's Probably Not Acceptable To Wear A Towel All Day, But This Is The Next Best Thing.
For their French Terry Pullover Hoodie, Flint and Tinder took the original fit, comfort, and durability of the style and cast it in a super-soft midweight fabric that’s ideal to wear year-round

March 28, 2019 at 04:53PM
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These Brilliant No-Spill Wine Glasses Are The Perfect Housewarming Gift

These Brilliant No-Spill Wine Glasses Are The Perfect Housewarming Gift
Toast with red wine without worry (even over a white carpet) with these Aura Glass Non-Spill Drinking Glasses. They feature an innovative design that aerates your wine (improving its taste) and pivot on a glass ball, helping prevent spillage. Use coupon code MADNESS15 for an extra 15% off the already discount price..

March 28, 2019 at 04:53PM
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British Columbia government granted $428,000 to group that spreads anti-vaccine claims

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 08:39AM by bertbarndoor https://ift.tt/2TFcPQ7

WashingtonPost: Trump documents submitted shows that Trump exaggerated his wealth to lenders and financers

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 12:25PM by JSBach1995 https://ift.tt/2HZ9qt5

Boston Dynamics' New Warehouse Robot Is Goofy As Heck, And We Love It

Boston Dynamics' New Warehouse Robot Is Goofy As Heck, And We Love It
Where Boston Dynamics' running, jumping four-legged robots instill a certain terror in us, this suction cup-equipped has bobbed its way into our hearts.

March 28, 2019 at 02:52PM
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Free Throws Should Be Easy. Why Do Basketball Players Miss?

Free Throws Should Be Easy. Why Do Basketball Players Miss?
For decades, elite players in the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA have averaged between 70 and 75 percent from the foul line. Why is that number higher?

March 28, 2019 at 02:22PM
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Australian senator suggests worst gun massacre was a conspiracy: Pauline Hanson floats the idea the 1996 Port Arthur shooting, which left 35 people dead, was a false flag operation

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 08:35AM by DoctorExplosion https://ift.tt/2YylkQS

Alec Baldwin Tells Howard Stern About His Stint In Anger Management Classes

Alec Baldwin Tells Howard Stern About His Stint In Anger Management Classes
He also debuted an excellent character — guy who's in anger management class because people keep getting his silverware mixed up.

March 28, 2019 at 11:48AM
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Every Disney direct-to-video sequel, prequel, and mid-quel, ranked

Every Disney direct-to-video sequel, prequel, and mid-quel, ranked

March 28, 2019 at 11:43AM
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Mueller Report Exceeds 300 Pages, Raising Questions About Four-Page Summary

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 09:37AM by cultofconcatenation https://ift.tt/2FHgskL

Budget airline Wow air collapses with all flights cancelled and passengers stranded

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 06:21AM by sewmanyragrets https://ift.tt/2V1N9i7

Feral dogs and cats should be culled on more than 100 islands in order to save some of the rarest animals on earth, scientists say

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 05:26AM by bbcnews https://ift.tt/2V2jXHF

Donald Trump is glad the U.S. is not powered by wind "because it only blows sometimes"

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 09:25AM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2OytrIj

This Animated Commercial For A Prescription Label Maker Is Freaking Bizarre

This Animated Commercial For A Prescription Label Maker Is Freaking Bizarre
Something about this clip is oddly reminiscent of the animated film "Sausage Party." Which seems especially odd for an ad for one of the biggest companies in biotech.

March 28, 2019 at 11:13AM
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The Enormous Numbers Behind Amazon's Market Reach

The Enormous Numbers Behind Amazon's Market Reach
Perhaps more than any other U.S. technology company, Amazon has come to resemble a conglomerate, with a growing presence in multiple markets.

March 28, 2019 at 11:08AM
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Apple’s New Airpods Usher In A New Era We’re Not Ready For

Apple’s New Airpods Usher In A New Era We’re Not Ready For
Sitting on the subway this morning, I said out loud to no one in particular: “Hey Siri, next song.” People who could hear me looked up and then away, assuming I was probably mad. One person shifted in their seat, just in case

March 28, 2019 at 10:58AM
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Meet Lazarus Lake, The Man Behind The World's Hardest Running Race

Meet Lazarus Lake, The Man Behind The World's Hardest Running Race
What kind of sadist creates the hardest race in the world? We sent our writer to find out.

March 28, 2019 at 10:53AM
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I Was An Intern On A Celebrity Gossip Show In New York

I Was An Intern On A Celebrity Gossip Show In New York
The radio show was broadcast online and the entire purpose of the show was to pretend to the hosts — our clients — that people were actually listening so they could feel famous.

March 28, 2019 at 10:17AM
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Why Do The SAT And The ACT Cost So Much?

Why Do The SAT And The ACT Cost So Much?
The SAT's baseline price is $47.50 and the ACT's is $50.50. Where does that money go?

March 28, 2019 at 10:08AM
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Outrage as animals remain abandoned in Spanish zoo two months after it closed

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 07:18AM by Bowie_fan1 https://ift.tt/2FH02ZF

The World's Greatest Delivery Empire

The World's Greatest Delivery Empire
In Beijing, it's often cheaper to have food delivered than to get it yourself. Like, way cheaper. Illogically cheaper. How does Meituan do it?

March 28, 2019 at 09:12AM
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What Happens When You Go To Sleep High?

What Happens When You Go To Sleep High?
If weed makes you sleepy, you're not alone. But what happens when your extremely twisted head hits the pillow?

March 28, 2019 at 09:08AM
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Inside the Lawsuit Threatening Rent the Runway’s $1 Billion Business

Inside the Lawsuit Threatening Rent the Runway’s $1 Billion Business
FashionPass is accusing Rent the Runway of attempting to create a monopoly over the clothing subscription service market, and is suing the larger company for $3 million in damages.

March 28, 2019 at 08:57AM
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Americans Are Terrible at Saving Money. Can They Trick Themselves Into Doing Better?

Americans Are Terrible at Saving Money. Can They Trick Themselves Into Doing Better?
There’s a tried-and-true savings trick that works much like a giant tax refund — it simply replaces the tax collectors in Washington with your trusted pals.

March 28, 2019 at 08:22AM
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The Cult Of Homework

The Cult Of Homework
"When our students can't make the connection between the work they're doing at 11 o'clock at night on a Tuesday to the way they want their lives to be, I think we begin to lose the plot."

March 28, 2019 at 08:12AM
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A day in the life of a Vermont maple sugarhouse

A day in the life of a Vermont maple sugarhouse
Maple season is in full effect for these fourth-generation sugar makers.

March 28, 2019 at 08:07AM
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'Why not give Israel North & South Carolina?' Syrian envoy asks US at UN

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 04:22AM by JalaluddinAkbar https://ift.tt/2WrgnXZ

Gen Z: In Their Own Words

Gen Z: In Their Own Words

March 28, 2019 at 08:03AM
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Trump says Mueller probe was an 'attempted takeover of our government'

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 12:22AM by thats_not_racist https://ift.tt/2JIndqA

Plastic-eating bacteria found in Zambales, Philippines

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 01:53AM by noveltyissue https://ift.tt/2U8wvAn

All 28 states of the European Union unanimously declare they will not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights.

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Submitted March 28, 2019 at 01:12AM by kuji101 https://ift.tt/2JVbbtU

Puerto Rico Governor Bans Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 11:17PM by maxwellhill https://ift.tt/2FFCAfy

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has approved six secret authorizations by companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia.

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 06:29PM by SpasticCoulomb https://ift.tt/2UaLIAT

Deutsche Bank turns over records on Donald Trump's business to Maxine Waters' committee

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 04:49PM by ppd322 https://ift.tt/2V0QdLw

United Kingdom MPs reject all 8 proposed Brexit options

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 04:47PM by Shortty10 https://ift.tt/2Ou3CZX

Puerto Rico governor slams Trump for relief funds comments: "We are your citizens"

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 03:01PM by tank_trap https://ift.tt/2TYG9WS

No majority for any of Brexit options

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 04:46PM by Consiliarius https://ift.tt/2Fw5Bce

Get Certified In SQL And Become An In-Demand IT Specialist

Get Certified In SQL And Become An In-Demand IT Specialist
This Complete SQL Certification Bundle preps you for a long, lucrative career in IT and architecting systems using Microsoft and Oracle technologies — it offers test prep for 11 different certifications, ensuring you can grow your career and gain new skills to help you stay competitive. Use coupon code MADNESS15 for an extra 15% off the sale price of $39.

March 27, 2019 at 04:42PM
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The Spring Is Wet and Full of Puddles. Protect Your Boots

The Spring Is Wet and Full of Puddles. Protect Your Boots
It's time to water proof those shoes and boots before you find yourself ankle deep in a puddle.

March 27, 2019 at 04:42PM
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A 95-year-old World War II veteran took 4 buses to attend a march after the New Zealand mosque attacks

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Submitted March 27, 2019 at 07:18AM by trumpcreatesviolence https://ift.tt/2TZLFZi

The SR-71 Spy Plane Was So Fast, It Outran Every Missile Fired at It

The SR-71 Spy Plane Was So Fast, It Outran Every Missile Fired at It
The iconic SR-71 Blackbird, capable of flying three times the speed of sound, remains the fastest warplane ever flown operationally.

March 27, 2019 at 04:22PM
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Theresea May tells Tory MPs she will resign after BREXIT vote.

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McConnell blocks resolution calling for release of Mueller report for second time

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Russia confirms its military arrived in Venezuela over the weekend: "Every right to be there"

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Facebook Bans White Nationalism and White Separatism: 'Facebook will also begin directing users who try to post content associated with those ideologies to a nonprofit that helps people leave hate groups.'

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A Feud That Changed the New York Skyline

A Feud That Changed the New York Skyline
How a rivalry and a dangerous feat of engineering brought a city to the clouds.

March 27, 2019 at 11:01AM
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This City Bans Cars Every Sunday — And People Love It

This City Bans Cars Every Sunday — And People Love It
Spurred by environmental concerns, an experiment in Bogotá, Colombia, is spreading worldwide.

March 27, 2019 at 10:56AM
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An Oral History Of '10 Things I Hate About You,' 20 Years Later

An Oral History Of '10 Things I Hate About You,' 20 Years Later
What stands out 20 years later is the movie's continued relevance as well as its status as a beloved teen comedy.

March 27, 2019 at 10:56AM
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'Being Drunk Is No Excuse.' - Australian Prime Minister Criticizes Far-Right Party Over Gun Lobby Recording. Party members said they were drunk when they asked the U.S. gun lobby for money.

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Gay sex punishable by stoning to death under new Brunei law

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What Happens if Obamacare Is Struck Down?

What Happens if Obamacare Is Struck Down?

March 27, 2019 at 09:02AM
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Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says we can now confirm that there was financial support and a connection between the New Zealand attacker and identitarian movement in Austria.

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AG Barr to release Mueller report in 'weeks not months' There are no plans to give an advance copy to the White House, a Justice Department official and Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham said.

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Theresa May is under intense pressure to announce her resignation plans today

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India fourth country to successfully test ASAT missile

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Mexico Asked Spain to Apologize for Its Conquest. Spain Said No.

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Synthetic alcohol that doesn't cause hangovers or liver damage may be available in five years

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

This Male Birth Control Pill Has Just Been Shown Safe in Humans For The First Time

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Mitch McConnell blocked a resolution to release the full Mueller report, 3 days after saying he wanted 'openness and transparency' about it

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The White House will get the Mueller report before the public does in case it wants to make redactions, Barr says

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Working For A Startup Makes Increasingly Less Sense

Working For A Startup Makes Increasingly Less Sense
The founders, in your average startup, are thinking on a time frame of next 2 years at best. And a lot of times, they are figuring it out themselves. Which is fair, but where do you think an employee's, your career growth will fit into that plan?

March 26, 2019 at 04:31PM
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Revoke Article 50 petition with 5.7 million signatures to be debated in parliament on April 1st

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There Are Reading Glasses. Why The Heck Aren't There Computer Glasses?

There Are Reading Glasses. Why The Heck Aren't There Computer Glasses?
Declare war on the blue light rampaging your eyes. These new glasses are built to cut all blue and UV light.

March 26, 2019 at 04:16PM
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Google condemns new EU copyright laws which force tech giants such as YouTube and Facebook to compensate artists and musicians - and warns it will hurt Europe

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The Amateur Sleuth Who Searched For A Body — And Found One

The Amateur Sleuth Who Searched For A Body — And Found One
A car wreck found at the bottom of a lake brought the search for a missing young mother to an end. But why was it a volunteer team behind the discovery, and not the police?

March 26, 2019 at 01:56PM
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The 50 Best Movies of 1999, Part 2

The 50 Best Movies of 1999, Part 2
From "Fight Club" to "10 Things I Hate About You," from "Magnolia" to "The Spy Who Shagged Me," the Ringer staff sorts out one of the best years in film history

March 26, 2019 at 01:46PM
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Saudi Arabia on course for record number of executions including beheadings

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EU votes to scrap daylight savings in 2021

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Is Congestion Pricing the New Sweeping Regulation We Need?

Is Congestion Pricing the New Sweeping Regulation We Need?
On April 1, New York state will pass its annual budget. Experts say this might be the year that the state finally passes congestion pricing. The question is whether legislators can do it ethically.

March 26, 2019 at 12:11PM
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Fyre Festival's Lead Designer Talks About Branding A Scam

Fyre Festival's Lead Designer Talks About Branding A Scam
"From the start, the brief wasn’t really a brief. It was just: This is our audience, this is what we’re trying to sell them."

March 26, 2019 at 11:51AM
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Human rights in Hong Kong 'deteriorating severely': Amnesty International

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This Video Is Computer-Generated And It's Blowing Our Minds

This Video Is Computer-Generated And It's Blowing Our Minds
This Unreal Engine 4-created clip uses photoscans to generate graphics in real time and the accuracy is astounding.

March 26, 2019 at 11:21AM
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Cook County Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett

Cook County Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett
In a stunning move, Cook County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on disorderly conduct charges for allegedly staging a phony attack and claiming he was the victim of a hate crime.

March 26, 2019 at 10:51AM
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Why You're Likely Going To Hear More About Being "Sober Curious"

Why You're Likely Going To Hear More About Being "Sober Curious"
As more young people opt for wellness-oriented lifestyles, brands are offering more nonalcoholic products.

March 26, 2019 at 09:16AM
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The True Dollar Cost Of The Anti-Vaccine Movement

The True Dollar Cost Of The Anti-Vaccine Movement
Every grave illness and death is an individual tragedy, but the cost of vaccine hesitancy also enforces a shared public toll.

March 26, 2019 at 09:06AM
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And Now, Rachel Feinstein With A Hilarious Stand-Up Set At The Comedy Cellar

And Now, Rachel Feinstein With A Hilarious Stand-Up Set At The Comedy Cellar
Feinstein can write a good joke but gosh dang, the voices she does are genius.

March 26, 2019 at 09:06AM
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Gonzaga Tries To Convince Jimmy Kimmel It Exists... And He's Not Buying It

Gonzaga Tries To Convince Jimmy Kimmel It Exists... And He's Not Buying It
"I'm trying to be open minded about this..." Kimmel said, as he trailed off. The school's basketball team might have cruised into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament, but it's got an uphill battle ahead in terms of earning Kimmel's trust.

March 26, 2019 at 09:01AM
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B.C. Christian school cancels teacher's contract for having sex 'outside of a heterosexual marriage'

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How to Write About Burnout in the Gig Economy

How to Write About Burnout in the Gig Economy
When a character's job is dull and cyclical, and when that job takes up the bulk of her time, is it possible to imbue her story with real drama?

March 26, 2019 at 08:21AM
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The European Parliament has voted in favour of Article 13

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The Underground Railroad of North Korea

The Underground Railroad of North Korea
The story of a desperate North Korean woman who risked her life to reach freedom, and of the complicated man who led the way.

March 26, 2019 at 07:39AM
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Too poor to play: children in social housing blocked from communal playground by London real estate developer

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China destroys 30,000 ‘incorrect’ world maps for not mentioning Arunachal Pradesh and Taiwan as part of its territory

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Fossil barnacles reveal whales have followed same migration routes for hundreds of millennia

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Nauru parliament rejects 'one China' principle, recognizes Taiwan as independent nation

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Monday, March 25, 2019

'We could change Australia': One Nation staff secretly filmed courting NRA

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MPs back indicative votes by majority of 27 to take control of Brexit process

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A British laboratory has found “traces of explosives” in samples from a Polish presidential plane that crashed in Russia in 2010, according to a report.

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Humans can make new brain cells into their 90s, scientists discover

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Canada grants asylum to family who helped Edward Snowden

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A Battle Is Raging Over The Largest Solar Farm East Of The Rockies

A Battle Is Raging Over The Largest Solar Farm East Of The Rockies
The largest solar farm east of the Rocky Mountains could soon be built in Virginia and, depending on whom you ask, it would be either a dangerous eyesore that will destroy the area's rural character or a win-win, boosting the local economy and the environment.

March 25, 2019 at 07:56PM
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Why Kids Stop Reading for Fun by Age 9 (and What to Do About It)

Why Kids Stop Reading for Fun by Age 9 (and What to Do About It)
A national reading survey by Scholastic reveals something they're calling the "decline by nine." According to the report, the percentage of kids defined as frequent readers — those who read books for fun five to seven days a week — drops from 57% among 8-year-olds to 35% among 9-year-olds.

March 25, 2019 at 07:31PM
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