de Putin pays a somber tribute to WWII dead as Russian coronavirus cases skyrocket By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:14:00 -0400 Cancellation of the ceremony was the second blow to Putin, who was forced to call off a referendum extending his time in power. Full Article
de NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:58:09 -0400 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has won bipartisan praise for rallying supplies for his ravaged hospitals and helping slow the coronavirus, is coming under increasing criticism for not bringing that same level of commitment to a problem that has so far stymied him: nursing homes. In part-lecture, part-cheerleading briefings that have made him a Democratic counter to President Donald Trump, Cuomo has often seemed dismissive and resigned to defeat when asked about his state leading the nation in nursing home deaths. “We’ve tried everything to keep it out of a nursing home, but it’s virtually impossible,” Cuomo told reporters. Full Article
de Ajit Pai uses bad data to claim ISPs are deploying broadband to everyone By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:48:28 +0000 Pai’s “baffling” report ignores broadband gaps and high prices, Democrats say. Full Article Biz & IT Policy ajit pai broadband FCC
de Attackers exploit 0-day code-execution flaw in the Sophos firewall By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:06:49 +0000 Yep, in-the-wild SQL injection exploits in 2020 are still a thing. Full Article Biz & IT exploits firewalls Sophos vulnerabilities zerodays
de Comcast waives data cap until at least June 30 in response to pandemic By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:54:33 +0000 Comcast hasn't enforced data cap since March 13 because of pandemic. Full Article Biz & IT Comcast data cap pandemic
de Loan site buckling under COVID-19 strain shows man another applicant’s data By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:43:49 +0000 Form requires sensitive data, including driver’s license and voided check scan. Full Article Biz & IT banks COVID-19 paycheck protection program privacy
de Comcast overcharged elderly couple $600, denied refund until contacted by Ars By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:37:22 +0000 Auto-pay compounded Comcast error, leading to a year of $50 monthly overcharges. Full Article Biz & IT Policy
de CenturyLink still hasn’t met 2019 FCC deadline, now faces pandemic roadblocks By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:15:03 +0000 Pandemic disrupts broadband progress as cities halt construction. Full Article Biz & IT Policy centurylink FCC
de Caddy offers TLS, HTTPS, and more in one dependency-free Go Web server By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:56:05 +0000 We put Caddy 2.0.0 head to head against a ranking heavyweight, Apache 2.4.41. Full Article Biz & IT Tech Apache caddy Ubuntu webserver
de ZFS 101—Understanding ZFS storage and performance By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:05 +0000 Learn to get the most out of your ZFS filesystem in our new series on storage fundamentals. Full Article Biz & IT Features Tech disks raid Storage ZFS
de ‘It was so thick’: B.C. woman’s giant spider photo horrifies, but experts say not to fear By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 22:10:20 +0000 "I just always want to reiterate the spiders are our friends, and this isn't a dangerous spider," said Royal B.C. Museum entomologist Claudia Copley. Full Article Environment News Science b.c. spider Giant Spider large spider pacific folding door spider spider spider photo victoria spider
de ‘Murder hornet’: Asian invader is death on wings for bees in Canada, U.S. By globalnews.ca Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:40:45 +0000 The Asian giant hornet stings through clothing like a red-hot needle and slaughters honeybees by the thousands. Full Article Canada News Science Trending asian giant hornet giant asian hornet giant hornet Honey Bees hornet vs bees japanese giant hornet Japanese Hornet murder hornet vespa mandarinia
de Voices in AI – Episode 109: A Conversation with Frank Holland By gigaom.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:35 +0000 About this Episode On Episode 109 of Voices in AI, Byron speaks with Frank Holland about the nature of intelligence and… Full Article ai Artificial Intelligence Blog intelligence Machine learning
de Voices in AI – Episode 110: A Conversation with Didem Un Ates By gigaom.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:02 +0000 About this Episode On Episode 110 of Voices in AI, Byron speaks with Didem Un Ates, the Senior Director of AI… Full Article ai Artificial Intelligence Blog intelligence Machine learning
de Voices in AI – Episode 111: A Conversation with Robert Brooker By gigaom.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:26 +0000 About this Episode On Episode 111 of Voices in AI, Byron discusses the nature of intelligence and Artificial Intelligence within the… Full Article ai Artificial Intelligence Blog intelligence Machine learning
de Voices in AI – Episode 112: A Conversation with David Weinberger By gigaom.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:26 +0000 About this Episode On Episode 112 of Voices in AI, Byron speaks with fellow author and technologist David Weinberger about the… Full Article ai Artificial Intelligence Blog intelligence Machine learning
de This Pandemic Is about Human Rights: Alex Neve of Amnesty International (in News) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:20:00Z A video interview with Canada’s AI secretary general on crisis and opportunity. Related StoriesChina and the Pandemic: Talking with Historian Timothy Brook (in News)Bill McKibben Talks COVID-19 and Climate Change (in News)All about COVID-19 with Physician and Writer Kevin Patterson (in News) Full Article
de Global Boom, Pandemic, Crash: Is History Just Repeating Itself? (in Analysis) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:39:00Z If Peter Turchin is right, we face the end of a 300-year cycle, as did previous far-flung empires. Related StoriesLet’s Debunk the Myth Living More Densely Breeds Disease (in Analysis)Now Would Be a Good Time to Get to Know the Ancient Stoics (in Analysis)The Other Virus Test: Who’s a True Leader? (in Analysis) Full Article
de In Our Choir, People with Dementia Sing with Others. Now It’s Zooming (in Culture) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:10:00Z It’s still joyous, and moving online has made it even more inclusive. Related StoriesIn Our Choir, People with Dementia Sing with Others. Now It’s Zooming (in Culture) Full Article
de The ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Anti-Asian Racism (in Analysis) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:20:00Z Stoked by divisive politics preying on ignorance, the threat grows and victims mount. Related StoriesCanada Fumbled Its COVID-19 Response and Must Catch up, Say Experts (in Analysis)I’m the Virus You Named COVID-19. Glad to Meet You (in Analysis)Pandemic Measures: How Drastic Can They Get in Our ‘Open’ Society? (in Analysis) Full Article
de Rediscovering Traditional Ways during a Pandemic (in News) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:52:00Z ‘There’s so much medicine that comes at springtime.’ A camp to connect Gitxsan families with their territory takes on a special role. Related StoriesWet’suwet’en, BC and Ottawa Move Forward on Land Rights and Title (in News)Tiny Virus, Big Picture (in News)‘We Have to Stand Together’: A Tale of Two Nations (in News) Full Article
de Police Watchdog Wants Answers on VPD’s Response to Lord Byng Racist Video (in News) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:01:00Z Police complaints commissioner raises questions about explanation for not recommending criminal charges. Related StoriesVancouver School Trustee’s Anti-Hate Motion Headed for Full Board Vote (in News)Black Activists Taking Vancouver School Board to Human Rights Court (in News)Did Lord Byng, School District Follow Threat Assessment Rules after Racist Video? (in News) Full Article
de Apollo 13: Enhanced photos show ill-fated moon mission in unprecedented detail By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:51:00Z Imaging specialist produces clearest pictures yet from dramatic Nasa mission Full Article
de Astronomers discover supernova 'twice as bright or energetic' as any ever recorded By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T18:07:00Z Death of massive star 4.6 billion light years away could aid search for universe's oldest stars Full Article
de Deadly disease killing olive trees 'could cost over £20bn' across Europe By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T12:29:00Z Disease, spread by spittlebugs, capable of infecting over 300 plant species Full Article
de Coronavirus: Stray dogs eating bat meat could have sparked pandemic, scientist claims By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:13:59Z Other researchers have rejected the findings and say dog owners do not need to be concerned Full Article
de Nasa finds previously hidden 'Earth-like' planet that could be home to life By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T14:55:00Z 'Intriguing' world found in data from retired Kepler space telescope Full Article
de New archaeological evidence from Nazareth reveals religious and political environment in era of Jesus By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:33:00Z Nazareth, once thought to have been a small village, likely to have been a town of around 1,000 people, new evidence suggests Full Article
de Coronavirus: Areas with worse air pollution have 'significantly higher' death rates, study shows By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:53:52Z Latest study on nitrogen dioxide reinforces earlier research linking air pollutants and Covid-19 deaths Full Article
de Coronavirus causing doubts among some anti-vaxxers but others doubling down on denial, experts say By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:23:00Z Covid-19 could be 'antidote to complacency' among those on the fence about vaccines, scientists say Full Article
de As people disappear under lockdown, goats, rats and coyotes prowl the streets By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:30:23Z Humans can easily forget that the cities and towns they call home and frequently visit are also home to wild animals, writes Sandra E Garcia. In Wales, goats roam the streets, while in San Francisco the Coyotes have come out Full Article
de First credible evidence emerges of person being killed by meteor By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T18:39:00Z Researchers find official records documenting fatal strike in Iraq in 1888 Full Article
de Climate change deniers now downplaying seriousness of coronavirus By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T17:01:04Z Infowars founder Alex Jones among conspiracy theorists sowing doubts about pandemic Full Article
de Coronavirus: Timeline of pandemics and other viruses that humans caught by interacting with animals By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:54:00Z Stop the Wildlife Trade: From 1918 to today, the deadly diseases that have become more frequent Full Article
de Coronavirus: UK vaccine volunteer says she is 'doing fine' after online death hoax By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:05:00Z 'Nothing like waking up to a fake article on your death,' tweets Elisa Granato Full Article
de Climate crisis: Releasing bison, reindeer and horses into the Arctic would slow warming, say scientists By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T19:03:00Z 'This type of natural manipulation in ecosystems ... has barely been researched to date, but holds tremendous potential,' says researcher Full Article
de Science news in brief: From a deep-space mystery to the longest creature in the ocean By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:02:41Z And other stories from around the world Full Article
de Coronavirus: Experts unable to confirm or deny airborne transmission as multiple studies fail to reach verdict By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:15:00Z 'We propose that Sars-Cov-2 may have the potential to be transmitted via aerosols,' researchers say Full Article
de Ultimate hangover cure can be made from 'fruits, roots and leaves', scientists claim By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T14:13:45Z Greasy food and Bloody Marys not cutting through the wretchedness? Try this instead Full Article
de From new ultraviolet wavelengths to virucidal face masks: Could these new technologies help defeat coronavirus? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:40:09Z David Keys speaks to scientists and health experts about the new tools that could help in the fight against Covid-19 and future coronavirus outbreaks Full Article
de Tesla applies to become UK energy provider raising hopes its giant batteries could help power the country By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:04:00Z The company has submitted an application to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority "authorising it to generate electricity" Full Article
de Children's computer game Roblox insider tricked by hacker for access to users' data By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:12:00Z The hacker had access to personal information, the ability to change passwords and two-factor authentication, and could steal valuable in-game items from some of the 'richest' players in the game Full Article
de Adult live-streaming site CAM4 exposes millions of models' personal information By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:19:00Z First and last names, email addresses, gender and sexual orientation, and credit card information of models and users was left on an insecure server Full Article
de Tumblr deletes millions of white supremacist reblogs after new policy update By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:51:00Z The social media site says it has removed over 4.5 million reblogs in an attempt to rid the site of hateful content on the platform. Full Article
de Coronavirus: Intensive farming provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread between animals and humans, study shows By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:38:37Z Stop the Wildlife Trade: 'I think this is a wake-up call to be more responsible about farming methods, so we can reduce the risk of outbreaks of problematic pathogens in the future,' say scientists Full Article
de Target Circle Deals March 29th - April 4th: 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:52:34 +0000 Lots of gaming headphone deals for those brave enough to go into stores. These are the deals: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless headset for PC (Expires April 4th) 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming headset (Expires April 4th) 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-ear Gaming headset (Expires April 4th) 15% Off Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset All Varieties (Expires April 4th) 30% Off ROCCAT Kone Aimo Owl-Eye Mouse Black & White (Expires April 4th) 30% Off ROCCAT Sense Aimo Mousepad for PC Gaming (Expires April 4th) Full Article
de Death Stranding Collectors Best Buy By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:16:52 +0000 Death Stranding Collectors Edition 99.99 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/death-stranding-collectors-edition-playstation-4/6354749.p?skuId=6354749 Special Edition 39.99 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/death-stranding-special-edition-playstation-4/6354741.p?skuId=6354741 Full Article
de Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord $37.50 -- cdkeys.com (PC/Steam) By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:26:27 +0000 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is currently $37.50 on cdkeys.com. Yesterday it was $41. https://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/mount-and-blade-ii-2-bannerlord-pc On Steam its MSRP is $50 with a limited time sale going on now for $45. The game just came out to Early Access 3/31. The question now is: jump now on the good price, or will the price continue to fall? Note: It's in Early Access and has been in development for like 8 years. Expect some clunk. Full Article
de Resident Evil 3 @ Target for $35 in-store pickup By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:26:00 +0000 As the title states, game is currently $49.99 and finally available for ordering. Add it to your cart plus 2 other $49.99 games, make sure the other 2 are shipped. Either keep them all for around $35 each, or cancel the other 2 games and end up with RE3 on day 1 for $35. https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-xbox-one/-/A-79468974 https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-playstation-4/-/A-79468973 Full Article
de Epic Game Store: Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE + Spring Sale By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:09:28 +0000 Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE (download before 4/8) The Spring Sale is now here with fresh offers across a range of top content! Don't forget, Epic Coupons acquired in our Holiday Sale are expiring May 1, 2020 2:59am EST and able to be used on any eligible purchase $14.99 or above! Spring Sale - ends 4/16 --> Full Article