Sunday, 30 July 2023

Microsoft will deliver improved HoloLens combat goggles to Army testers this month | Engadget

Microsoft will deliver improved HoloLens combat goggles to Army testers this month | Engadget

Microsoft is giving the US Army updated HoloLens goggles that hopefully won't make soldiers nauseous..
Read more: https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-will-deliver-improved-hololens-combat-goggles-to-army-testers-this-month-211521914.html?source=Snapzu

Ex-paratrooper Chris Lewis finishes six-year walk around UK

Ex-paratrooper Chris Lewis finishes six-year walk around UK

An ex-paratrooper has completed a 19,000 mile walk around the UK coast and raised £500,000 in the process.
Read more: https://easy129.com/ex-paratrooper-chris-lewis-finishes-six-year-walk-around-uk/?source=Snapzu

Sinead O’Connor’s Death Is Not Suspicious, Police Say

Sinead O’Connor’s Death Is Not Suspicious, Police Say

The London police force said that the Irish singer was found dead at a home in the city.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/arts/music/sinead-oconnor-cause-of-death.html?source=Snapzu

US bars Hong Kong leader John Lee from San Francisco Apec summit

US bars Hong Kong leader John Lee from San Francisco Apec summit

Chief executive, who is under US sanctions over role implementing city’s national security law, will not be invited to November event
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/us-bars-hong-kong-leader-john-lee-from-san-francisco-apec-summit?source=Snapzu

Saturday, 29 July 2023

Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN, litigation centered on references made by on-air figures to “the Big Lie,” or the former president’…
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/07/donald-trump-cnn-the-big-lie-lawsuit-dismissed-1235450835/amp/?source=Snapzu

Friday, 28 July 2023

Gavin Newsom Could Help End Hollywood Strikes — But Not Yet

Gavin Newsom Could Help End Hollywood Strikes — But Not Yet

Could an October surprise be coming to Hollywood’s picket lines and C-suites? Gov. Gavin Newsom is prepared to step in to try to broker a deal between the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP if there is n…
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/07/gavin-newsom-hollywood-strikes-wga-sag-aftra-1235446923/?source=Snapzu

HISD to eliminate librarians, turn some libraries into discipline centers at 28 campuses

HISD to eliminate librarians, turn some libraries into discipline centers at 28 campuses

Houston Independent School District will be eliminating librarian positions at 28 schools this upcoming year and utilizing some of the libraries as ‘Team Centers” where kids with behavioral issues will be sent, the district announced.
Read more: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/07/26/hisd-to-eliminate-librarians-turn-libraries-into-discipline-centers-at-28-campuses/?source=Snapzu

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66316462?source=Snapzu

California’s free prison calls are repairing estranged relationships and aiding rehabilitation

California’s free prison calls are repairing estranged relationships and aiding rehabilitation

California is the second state to mandate free calls in state prisons. The move is restoring frayed family relationships and may reduce recidivism rates.
Read more: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-27/free-calls-restore-inmates-ties-with-the-outside-can-they-reform-californias-prisons-too?source=Snapzu

'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges

'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges

The Oscar-winning actor cried in court as he was cleared of all nine charges by a jury in London.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66299485?source=Snapzu

Thursday, 27 July 2023

SinĂ©ad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

SinĂ©ad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Dublin performer found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-acclaimed-dublin-singer-dies-aged-56/?source=Snapzu

The RSF are out to finish the genocide in Darfur they began as the Janjaweed. We cannot stand by | Kate Ferguson

The RSF are out to finish the genocide in Darfur they began as the Janjaweed. We cannot stand by | Kate Ferguson

Peace between Hemedti’s RSF and Sudan’s army will not end war crimes. As UN security council president, Britain must act
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jul/24/rsf-janjaweed-hemedti-out-to-finish-darfur-sudan-genocide-uk-cannot-stand-by?source=Snapzu

In Los Angeles, "California's $1 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner Creates Sensation"

In Los Angeles, "California's $1 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner Creates Sensation"

A $1.08 billion jackpot was won on Wednesday night in Los Angeles thanks to a Powerball ticket purchased at a convenience store that matched all six numbers.
Read more: https://financenews4me.com/in-los-angeles-californias-1-billion-powerball-jackpot-winner-creates-sensation/?source=Snapzu

Justice Department sues Texas after Gov. Abbott refuses to remove floating barrier

Justice Department sues Texas after Gov. Abbott refuses to remove floating barrier

The U.S. Department of Justice had given Texas a deadline of Monday afternoon to agree on removing the stretch of buoys on the Rio Grande or face legal action.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/24/1189732169/gov-abbott-refuses-to-remove-floating-border-wall-tells-biden-see-you-in-court?source=Snapzu

Pete Davidson to do 50 hours community service after charge of driving into Beverly Hills house

Pete Davidson to do 50 hours community service after charge of driving into Beverly Hills house

Pete Davidson will perform 50 hours of community service to resolve a reckless driving charge for crashing into a Beverly Hills home.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/pete-davidson-reckless-driving-beverly-hills-fdny-522fe4c775dc6e2b55bb0fdfec43af3d?source=Snapzu

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

83-year-old Marietta man, former pastor arrested in cold case murder of 8-year-old girl

83-year-old Marietta man, former pastor arrested in cold case murder of 8-year-old girl

Gretchen Harrington was walking to Bible camp in 1975 when she vanished.
Read more: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/83-year-old-marietta-man-former-pastor-arrested-cold-case-murder-8-year-old-girl/IJB2OLCRK5CUJNPO42KRDWCUGQ/?source=Snapzu

‘OilyFans’ billboards show BP chief executive topless after earning £10 million

‘OilyFans’ billboards show BP chief executive topless after earning £10 million

The campaign group Global Witness said the images are a light-hearted joke about a serious issue.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/business/oilyfans-billboards-show-bp-chief-executive-topless-after-earning-ps10-million-b2378939.html?source=Snapzu

Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm

Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm

Vendors knew all about it, but most customers were clueless.
Read more: https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/researchers-find-deliberate-backdoor-in-police-radio-encryption-algorithm/?source=Snapzu

Vaccine politics may be to blame for GOP excess deaths, study finds

Vaccine politics may be to blame for GOP excess deaths, study finds

Yale researchers found that registered Republicans in Ohio and Florida had a higher rate of excess deaths than Democrats.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/24/covid-vaccines-republicans-deaths/?source=Snapzu

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Had COVID but no symptoms? You might have this genetic mutation

Had COVID but no symptoms? You might have this genetic mutation

At least 20% of people who become infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus never feel sick. Now scientists have identified a genetic mutation that is linked to a higher likelihood of avoiding symptoms during infection.
Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02318-w?source=Snapzu

'Barbenheimer' sparks biggest UK box office opener since 2019

'Barbenheimer' sparks biggest UK box office opener since 2019

According to the UK Cinema Association, that makes it the most successful weekend for UK cinema-going since 2019. That year, Disney blockbuster Avengers: Endgame opened with takings of £43.7m. The Vue cinema chain said this weekend marked the second biggest in its history by admissions.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66288459?source=Snapzu

Worms that contain the same lethal neurotoxin as puffer fish are invading the East Coast

Worms that contain the same lethal neurotoxin as puffer fish are invading the East Coast

The population of so-called hammerhead worms is expected to spread across the East Coast of the United States as the climate continues to warm.
Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/hammerhead-worms-same-neurotoxin-as-puffer-fish-invading-east-coast-2023-7?source=Snapzu

Saturday, 22 July 2023

AMC Theatres Drops Controversial Plan to Charge More Money Based on Seat Location

AMC Theatres Drops Controversial Plan to Charge More Money Based on Seat Location

AMC Theatres is scrapping its plan to charge moviegoers more money for a better view of the screen. The company announced it is no longer moving forward with “Sightline at AMC,” a ticke…
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/amc-theatres-drops-controversial-plan-movie-ticket-price-seat-location-1235675381/?source=Snapzu

Friday, 21 July 2023

Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution

Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution

It comes months after young British men were urged not to hold bachelor parties in the Dutch capital.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66264226?source=Snapzu

Tesla Identified As Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes & Toyota Least

Tesla Identified As Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes & Toyota Least

iSeeCars used NHTSA's list of recalls from 2014-2023 to learn which of today's cars are expected to have the most recalls over an expected 30-year lifespan.
Read more: https://insideevs.com/news/662943/tesla-most-recalled-car-brand-mercedes-toyota-least/?source=Snapzu

This AI Watches Millions Of Cars Daily And Tells Cops If You’re Driving Like A Criminal

This AI Watches Millions Of Cars Daily And Tells Cops If You’re Driving Like A Criminal

Artificial intelligence is helping American cops look for “suspicious” patterns of movement using license plate databases.
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/07/17/license-plate-reader-ai-criminal/?sh=3638ccc93ccc?source=Snapzu

18-year-old Nebraska woman sentenced to 90 days in jail for burning fetus after abortion

18-year-old Nebraska woman sentenced to 90 days in jail for burning fetus after abortion

An 18-year-old Nebraska woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years of probation for burning and burying a fetus after she took medication from her mother to end her pregnancy
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/18-year-nebraska-woman-sentenced-90-days-jail-101528605?source=Snapzu

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Chuck Schumer’s UFO Bill Is Not Messing Around About Aliens

Chuck Schumer’s UFO Bill Is Not Messing Around About Aliens

The Senate majority leader really wants the public to know what’s out there.
Read more: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/chuck-schumers-ufo-bill-is-not-messing-around-about-aliens.html?source=Snapzu

UFOs are bringing Democrats and Republicans together

UFOs are bringing Democrats and Republicans together

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday voiced support for disclosing more government information about UFOs to the public.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/ufos-are-bringing-democrats-republicans-together-1813526?source=Snapzu

HBO Dismissed From Class Action Lawsuit Over Sharing Subscribers’ Viewing History With Facebook

HBO Dismissed From Class Action Lawsuit Over Sharing Subscribers’ Viewing History With Facebook

Max subscribers alleged that HBO discloses to Facebook the content they watch on top of other personally identifiable information without consent.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hbo-dismissed-class-action-lawsuit-subscribers-viewing-history-1235539033/?source=Snapzu

Mystery cylinder on Western Australia beach likely space junk, authorities say

Mystery cylinder on Western Australia beach likely space junk, authorities say

A mystery object that washed ashore on Australia’s western coast sparking a flurry of local excitement and speculation over its origin is most likely space junk, police said Tuesday.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/18/australia/mystery-cylinder-found-western-australia-intl-hnk/index.html?source=Snapzu

US opens new special probe into fatal Tesla crash

US opens new special probe into fatal Tesla crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is opening a new special crash investigation into a fatal accident in California involving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 where advanced driver assistance systems are suspected of having been used.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-new-special-probe-into-fatal-tesla-crash-2023-07-18/?source=Snapzu

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Coinbase CEO to meet US House Democrats on Wednesday

Coinbase CEO to meet US House Democrats on Wednesday

Coinbase Chief Executive Brian Armstrong will meet privately with a group of U.S. House of Representatives Democrats on Wednesday morning and plans to make remarks on the future of digital asset legislation.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/technology/coinbase-ceo-meet-us-house-democrats-wednesday-bloomberg-news-2023-07-18/?source=Snapzu

Nike ends its partnership with Hockey Canada

Nike ends its partnership with Hockey Canada

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada after pausing its deal last year.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/38025293/nike-permanently-ends-sponsor-partnership-hockey-canada?source=Snapzu

John Kerry aims to put China tensions aside at crucial climate talks

John Kerry aims to put China tensions aside at crucial climate talks

Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua seeks ‘common ground’ in first key summit between two largest carbon emitters since US-Beijing freeze
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/18/john-kerry-climate-crisis-china-xie?source=Snapzu

Iran's morality police return in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress on women

Iran's morality police return in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress on women

The morality police had largely pulled back following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last September, as authorities struggled to contain mass protests calling for the overthrow of the theocracy.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/16/1188001724/iran-morality-police-return-headscarf-women-mahsa-amini?source=Snapzu

India Is Using Technology To Give 1.4+ Billion People Access To Healthcare

India Is Using Technology To Give 1.4+ Billion People Access To Healthcare

India's success in providing universal healthcare coverage is a remarkable feat.
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2023/07/16/india-is-using-technology-to-give-14-billion-people-access-to-healthcare/?source=Snapzu

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-66216191?source=Snapzu

Monday, 17 July 2023

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66218321?source=Snapzu

Chandrayaan-3: India's historic Moon mission lifts off successfully

Chandrayaan-3: India's historic Moon mission lifts off successfully

With Chandrayaan-3, India aims to be the first to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66185565?source=Snapzu

FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive

FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy— the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online.
Read more: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nonprescription-daily-oral-contraceptive?source=Snapzu

The Britons and Americans trying to reverse abortion rights in Africa

The Britons and Americans trying to reverse abortion rights in Africa

The US Supreme Court’s decision last year to sweep away a woman’s right to an abortion has set back civil liberties in America by several decades. But the culture wars that threaten Americans’ rights are also having a knock-on effect – and a potentially far deadlier one – thousands of miles away.
Read more: https://inews.co.uk/news/world/the-britons-and-americans-trying-to-reverse-abortion-rights-in-africa-2461329?source=Snapzu

Sunday, 16 July 2023

EU officially rules Apple iPhone battery must be replaceable by 2027

EU officially rules Apple iPhone battery must be replaceable by 2027

The EU has adopted rules requiring smartphones to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027, aiming to reduce electronic waste. The regulations align with previous efforts to promote repairability.
Read more: https://www.neowin.net/amp/eu-officially-rules-apple-iphone-battery-must-be-replaceable-by-2027/?source=Snapzu