la News24.com | Lesotho PM confirms plans to step down by July 31 By www.news24.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:56:22 +0200 Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has reiterated his intention to retire by the end of July "or earlier", despite risk of prosecution for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of his estranged wife. Full Article
la Virgin Atlantic puts advisers on standby as industry teeters By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:34:00 +0100 Virgin Atlantic Airways has put advisers on standby to handle a potential administration as it races to secure a £500m rescue that would enable Sir Richard Branson’s flagship company to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
la Is Facebook’s new Libra currency a play to become the world’s banker? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:10:09 +0000 The goal is to provide financial services to billions of people around the world, including those who lack access to banking. Full Article
la Florida’s latest oddity: Semi trucks with nobody inside them By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:00:09 +0000 Starsky Robotics has begun testing unmanned, remotely operated trucks on highways. The vehicles are being pitched as a solution for the industry's massive driver shortage. Full Article
la This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:00:36 +0000 A newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry. Full Article
la Google’s balloon project has a new test: Providing Internet access to ‘mountainous villagers’ in Kenya By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:43:31 +0000 Loon — an Internet-providing balloon service owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company — will give “mountain villagers” in Kenya the opportunity to purchase 4G service. Full Article
la This Tesla owner wanted to control her Model 3. So she implanted a valet key in her arm. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:00:25 +0000 A Texas woman wanted to control her Tesla Model 3. So she implanted part of the vehicle's valet key in her arm. Full Article
la The latest tool to help police develop empathy for the public: Virtual reality headsets By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:36:13 +0000 To help law enforcement officers resolve emergency situations, one company has created empathy training based in virtual reality. Full Article
la Three years ago it could barely walk. Now Atlas the humanoid robot is doing gymnastics. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:20 +0000 Three years ago it was barely walking. Now, Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics is performing gymnastic routines that mimic professional athletes. Full Article
la Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:26 +0000 How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
la Caltech’s latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:20:21 +0000 Researchers at Caltech have unveiled a complex new robot with the ability move between flight and walking on two legs. The machine unique design was inspired by birds. Full Article
la NBC’s latest gamble depends on the idea that you’ll want to shop while you watch TV By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:41:45 +0000 NBC has rolled out a new feature that allows people to shop while they watch television, but a question remains: will anybody use it? Full Article
la The future of autonomous delivery may be unfolding in an unlikely place: Suburban Houston By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:00:57 +0000 For months now, Nuro’s robotically piloted vehicles have been quietly delivering groceries to restaurants and homes around Houston, the vehicles’ sensors mapping the city as they go. Full Article
la At this Chinese hotel, the bellhops have been replaced by talking robots By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:04:46 +0000 Robots are showing up in more and more hotels all over the world. A Washington Post reporter's video captures what it's like to interact with one. Full Article
la Four fantasy football quarterbacks to replace 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:37:02 +0000 Garoppolo was forced to leave the game against the Chiefs after taking a hit in the fourth quarter. Full Article
la The fantasy football players you need in your Week 4 lineup By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:54:06 +0000 Joe Flacco's the way to go if you need a quarterback this week. And yes, we know what you're thinking. Full Article
la Jaguars are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 4 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:25 +0000 Expectations were high for Jacksonville heading into the season. The game charters at Pro Football Focus ranked them as the league’s top secondary, the second-best pass rush and the seventh-best run-stopping unit in 2018. Full Article
la Tiger Woods is a changed player. That’s good for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:00:56 +0000 “He’s a different Tiger Woods,” said U.S. vice captain Davis Love III, and his recent form as well as his demeanor appear to back that up. Full Article
la NHL 2018-19 preview: Playoff projections for every division By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:45:58 +0000 Here’s how the NHL season is projected to end — with a look at some key stats that could make all the difference. Full Article
la Notre Dame joins the lead pack for College Football Playoff By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:38:38 +0000 With their win over the Cardinal, the Irish have elevated themselves into the top tier. Full Article
la Patriots are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 5 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:14:46 +0000 The Patriots put their stamp back on the AFC East after throttling the Miami Dolphins 38-7 on Sunday. The Colts are next. Full Article
la Alabama is still more likely to lose the national title than win it By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:50:00 +0000 People are talking about some College Football Playoff scenarios as though they're certainties. That needs to stop. As good as the Tide are, the odds are still not in their favor. (Yet.) Full Article
la Texans are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 6 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:51:11 +0000 Houston’s defensive front, featuring one-man wrecking crew J.J. Watt, has the sixth-highest adjusted sack rate. Full Article
la 2018-19 NBA preview: LeBron James and the Lakers won’t dethrone the Warriors. Yet. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 12:00:50 +0000 But they should make the playoffs! Full Article
la Under Jon Gruden, the Raiders are disappearing into a statistical black hole By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:22:00 +0000 A sputtering offense and a bad defense is causing the Raiders to be outscored by nearly eight points per game after adjusting for strength of schedule. Full Article
la Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 7: Patriots' Sony Michel a smart play against the Bears By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:14:46 +0000 Michel will face a Chicago Bears defense that stops opposing rushers a league-low 13 percent of the time. Full Article
la Colts are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 7 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:53:27 +0000 Colts have the the fifth-best run-stopping unit per PFF and the fourth-highest stuff rate per Football Outsiders. Full Article
la NFL Week 7 ATS picks: The Rams’ play-action will be too much for the 49ers’ defense to stop By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:10:41 +0000 Goff is using play-action more often than any other quarterback in 2018. Full Article
la College Football Playoff projections: Ohio State loss introduces a little chaos By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:05:39 +0000 While Clemson and Alabama appear to be locks for the postseason bracket, Ohio State's loss opens up the bottom two spots to a few different tiers of teams. Full Article
la Steelers are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 8 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:52:55 +0000 Pittsburgh is stuffing 25 percent of rushers in 2018, eighth-most in the NFL. Full Article
la LeBron James has never faced a challenge like winning with these Lakers By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:49:55 +0000 The Lakers rank near the bottom of the league in three-point percentage after three games and spreading out around the arc will not work for this team. Couple that with a fast pace and James's age and there are real concerns to address in L.A. Full Article
la A World Series win would place 2018 Red Sox among MLB’s best teams ever By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:39:09 +0000 Since 1969, only 12 teams have recorded baseball’s best record and gone on to win a championship that same year. Just seven of those 12 won 108 or more games during the regular season. The Red Sox are two wins away from joining that elite company. Full Article
la Panthers are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 9 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:05:44 +0000 Against No. 1 receiver types like Mike Evans, the Panthers rank fourth-best per Football Outsiders' Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. Full Article
la Best bets for the 2018 Breeders’ Cup Classic don’t include Accelerate By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:31:07 +0000 This year’s Classic, a 1¼-mile race for 3-year-olds and up, will be held at Churchill Downs and features several strong entrants. Full Article
la College Football Playoff projections: Alabama, Clemson at the top, but don’t count out Tier 2 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:32:38 +0000 Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma scrambling for final spots. Full Article
la Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 10: Bench all Redskins players. Like now. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:22:22 +0000 It's a bad week to own a Washington skill position player, but a great time to get Tevin Coleman and other into your lineup. Full Article
la Chiefs are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 10 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:33:58 +0000 Kansas City's opponent, Arizona, is scoring slightly more than a point per possession, making it the NFL's second-worst offense. Full Article
la The fantasy football players you need in your Week 12 lineup By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:30:05 +0000 Last Sunday, Jameis Winston started the game on the Buccaneers' bench. Here's why he needs to be in your lineup this week. Full Article
la Chargers are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 12 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:59:45 +0000 The Chargers are scoring 2.4 points per drive, the sixth-most this season, and are only forced to go three-and-out once out of every four drives. Full Article
la Week 13 waiver wire tips: A newly minted starting RB is available. Snag him. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:43:59 +0000 The running back situation in Philadelphia is gaining clarity, and the starter is available in more than a third of fantasy leagues. Full Article
la Week 13 NFL betting tips: Redskins' playoff odds look grim, but Ravens are taking off By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:16:00 +0000 Baltimore has a good chance at nine wins with 10 and possibly 11 wins within reach. Full Article
la The AFC’s final playoff spot is between the Colts and Ravens and no one else By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:44:08 +0000 Even with the Dolphins, Broncos, Bengals and Titans within striking distance, if you are hoping for a dramatic playoff push in the AFC to end the season, bad news: there won’t be any. Full Article
la The wild NFC East will largely shape crowded conference playoff race By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:53:36 +0000 Here’s what we know for sure about the NFC playoff picture: the Saints, Rams and Bears can make postseason plans. The rest is up for grabs. Full Article
la NFL Week 13 ATS picks: Ravens’ defense makes them a strong play By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:09:25 +0000 The Baltimore defense has produced a very effective pass rush lately. Full Article
la Packers are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 13 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:29:30 +0000 This week’s opponent, the Arizona Cardinals, gives Aaron Rodgers and the Packers a great chance to break their losing skid. Full Article
la Week 14 waiver wire tips: Pass-catching back, defense with weak schedule are available By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:39:59 +0000 The Ravens' Ty Montgomery figures to take on a larger share of the workload in Baltimore over the remainder of the season. Full Article
la NFL playoff projections: Redskins, Vikings are in good position for now By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:50:19 +0000 Monday night's game figures to have a big impact on the NFC playoff race. Full Article
la The fantasy football players you need in your lineup for Week 14 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:10:53 +0000 There are a number of players with favorable matchups this week, but none as palatable as Cowboys WR Amari Cooper. Full Article
la Titans are your best play in NFL eliminator and survivor pools for Week 14 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:07:18 +0000 Thursday night matchups are historically difficult on road teams like Jacksonville. Since 2016, the road team is 17-33 in these games, and that includes a 3-12 record in 2018. Full Article
la Week 15 waiver wire tips: Two helpful defenses available for the fantasy football playoffs By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:33:03 +0000 The fantasy football regular season has come to an end but that doesn’t make the waiver wire any less important, especially if you have been streaming quarterbacks and defenses to make it this far. Full Article