Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas are the latest to cancel North Carolina shows
Following the lead of fellow high-profile artists like Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas have canceled two upcoming shows in North Carolina in protest of the states House Bill 2, aka "the bathroom bill." As part of their Honda Civic Tour: Future Now, the pair were scheduled to perform in Charlotte (June 30) and Raleigh (July … [Link]
Mashable » Matt McGorry and Piers Morgan are in a Twitter feud about Beyoncé. Alright then.
When Beyoncé gives you Lemonade, the people of the Internet make hot takes. Nothing truly pure comes without a price. Aggressive sourpuss Piers Morgan wrote an essay about how he personally doesn't like mixing art and politics. Morgan would prefer Bey hadn't made an unapologetic album about her life as a black woman, because he doesn't find it pleasant to listen to. … [Link]
WIRED » The Charter-Time Warner Merger Would Create a New Internet Giant
Regulators are paving the way for a merger that could create a new Internet giant. The post The Charter-Time Warner Merger Would Create a New Internet Giant appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Dangerous tornado outbreak targets the Central U.S.
The first multi-state tornado outbreak of the spring season is forecast on Tuesday from Texas northward into Nebraska, with storms rolling eastward into Missouri and Illinois through early Wednesday. This outbreak may be followed by more severe weather as the week continues. For at least a week, computer models and the weather forecasters that rely on them have hinted that … [Link]
Slashdot » New 'Tunneling' State of Water Molecules Discovered by Scientists
MikeChino quotes a report from Inhabitat: Scientists just discovered a new state of water molecules that displays some pretty unexpected characteristics. This discovery, made by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), reveals that water molecules "tunnel" in ultra-small hexagonal channels (measuring only 5 angstrom across) of the mineral beryl. Basically, this means the molecules … [Link]
Mashable » Hydraulic press meets its match against a Finnish-English dictionary
The Internet enjoys watching things get destroyed, but what happens when a hydraulic press finds a worthy opponent? Unlike a more obvious candidate like a Nokia phone (which tragically didn't stand a chance), a hefty Finnish to English dictionary refused to go gentle into that good night. It's a true underdog story really. The dictionary does end up with some … [Link]
Mashable » Math sort of explains how Bernie Sanders is actually winning
"Well did you remember that he's winning, but the lamestream media isn't reporting it?" In this sitcom-y homework parody, College Humor regular Mike Trapp gets walked through the complicated logic of Bernie math in order to understand how despite having fewer delegates than Hillary, "Bernie Sanders is actually winning like the Internet says he is." Hungry tuna decides that seagull doesn't taste very … [Link]
Mashable » How 'bathroom bills' started an online war over transgender rights
YouTube star Joey Salads recently watched a video entitled "What Pisses Me Off About Transgender Bathrooms" and came up with an idea for one of his signature "social experiments." Salads, who declined to provide his legal name for privacy reasons, wanted to test how women react to seeing a visibly transgender woman in a public bathroom. SEE ALSO: Cruz tells … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft's first-ever TV commercial turns a traffic jam into a whimsical circus of chaos
Lyft may not be anywhere near as big as mammoth arch-rival Uber, but it can at least claim the distinction of being weirder. In the ride-hailing service's first-ever nationwide commercial, a hapless driver gets stuck in an increasingly surreal jungle of a traffic jam. SEE ALSO: Spotify soars back to the '80s with 'NeverEnding Story' tribute A car with a … [Link]
Popular Science » Does Anybody Have An Oculus Rift Yet?
Gadgets We don't 🙁 Virtual reality: 0. Reality: 1. [Link]
Slashdot » Your Pay Is About To Go Up
The Department of Labor's overtime rule is expected to be updated some time later this summer, and when it does, you will soon be entitled to overtime pay if you make less than $50,000 per year. According to Gawker, "It now appears that even if you are a salaried employee or some sort of 'manager,' you will still be entitled … [Link]
Mashable » Tamir Rice's family gets $6 million, Cleveland avoids federal trial
The family of Tamir Rice — the 12-year-old boy shot and killed by Cleveland police in 2014 — will receive a $6 million settlement from the city, according to an announcement in United States District Court on Monday. Cleveland did not admit to any fault in the settlement, which allows the city to avoid a potential federal civil rights trial … [Link]
Mashable » Senator rallies support for Clinton by awkwardly crooning 'She Works Hard for the Money'
Forget CNN or The New York Times — the only person who truly understands Hillary Clinton is '70s disco queen, Donna Summers. Earlier today, Senator Tom Carper tried to muster enthusiasm for Hillary at a rally in his home state of Delaware. While other politicians in his position might choose an inspirational quote or memorable passage, Carper instead decided to sing … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Doarama, PayTraq, Avaza, Plus Tradable, Joysticket SDKs
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Pugnacious bully Bobby Knight campaigns for pugnacious bully Donald Trump
If you like white men yelling, then you'll love this. A college basketball coach famous for bullying, berating, verbally abusing and sometimes physically abusing his players will now campaign for a leading presidential candidate famous for bullying and berating anyone who dares question him. Only in America, baby. SEE ALSO: Inside the truck: How ESPN handled Kobe Bryant's epic final game … [Link]
Slashdot » Software Audits: How High-Tech Software Vendors Play Hardball
snydeq writes: InfoWorld's Dan Tynan offers an inside look at how high-tech software vendors such as Adobe, Oracle, and IBM play hardball over software licensing, pushing customers to "true up" to the tune of billions of dollars per year — and using the threat of audits as a sales tool to close lucrative deals. "When it comes to software audits, … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump will sit for an interview with Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly has been one of the few people that has been able to go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle. Now, she's going to be face-to-face. Trump will sit for an interview with Kelly that is slated to air during a special on May 17. The appearance will be Trump's first with Kelly since the two … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate National Poetry Month with MashReads and Strand Book Store
Founded in 1996, National Poetry Month is a monthlong celebration of — you guessed it — all things verse. To celebrate the month, MashReads and Strand Book Store are proud to host Writing and Resistance, a night of poetry readings and conversation featuring a bevy of talented New York poets. The event is April 25 in New York City at 7:30pm ET at The Strand … [Link]
Mashable » Audi's connected mobility concept has an electric scooter in its bumper
If you can't drive from door to door, why not park and scoot the rest of the way? SEE ALSO: Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025 At the Beijing Motor Show Monday morning, Audi debuted its new connected mobility concept, which uses smartphone integration as well as an electrically driven longboard skateboard/scooter hybrid to streamline your commute. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cassini gears up for final fiery plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere
After more than a decade orbiting Saturn, Cassini is almost out of fuel. The craft's final daring mission looms – a fatal dive into the gas giant's atmosphere [Link]
Popular Science » Check Out Models Of The Cosmic Web That Connects Galaxies
Space Explore the architecture of the universe Cosmologists have long thought that the universe is made up of galaxies tethered together by gravity. But what on earth does this 'cosmic web' actually look like? [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is reportedly working on a Snapchat-like camera app — again
Facebook may be working on yet another Snapchat clone. The social network is developing a standalone camera app meant to "encourage its 1.6 billion users to create, and share, more photos and videos," according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: Facebook is testing a massive change to your news feed The report, which credits unnamed … [Link]
Slashdot » US Justice Dept Approves Charter's Time Warner Cable Purchase With Conditions
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The U.S. Justice Department has approved Charter Communications Inc's proposed purchase of Time Warner Cable Inc and Bright House networks, which would create the second-largest broadband provider and third largest video-provider. The Justice Department valued the purchase of Time Warner Cable at $78 billion and Bright House at $10.4 billion. Under terms, … [Link]
Mashable » Mom completely loses it when she finds out she'll be a grandmother
Everyone handles good news a little differently. Some keep to themselves, others cry. Some people run around screaming and repeating "oh my god," over and over again, making it sound like there's a murder in progress. That's this mom when she hears that her daughter is expecting a child. Well, hopefully her neighbors don't live too close. Apple's new ads show … [Link]
Mashable » Egypt's police fire birdshot and tear gas at protesters
Egyptian police fired birdshot and tear gas at protesters in Cairo on Monday, dispersing hundreds of demonstrators who had managed to group together despite an intense police presence in the city. SEE ALSO: Egypt claims sentencing 4-year-old boy to life in prison was a mistake This was the second mass demonstration in less than two weeks over the Egyptian cabinet's decision … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plants may form memories using mad cow disease proteins
Prion proteins are infamous for their role in mad cow disease, but they also help yeasts form memories. They have now been discovered in plants [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bathing in blue light before surgery may prevent organ damage
Exposing mice to blue light for 24 hours can reduce common post-surgical organ damage called reperfusion injury. Trials will soon begin in humans [Link]
Mashable » These descriptions for the next episodes of 'Game of Thrones' are not that helpful
Did the Game of Thrones Season 6 premiere leave you hungry for more? Good, because the show certainly has more coming. On Monday, the day after the show kicked off its new season with one hell of a reveal, HBO released descriptions for the next two episodes. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' season premiere sees some characters take fate into their … [Link]
Popular Science » Coral Reef Larger Than Delaware Found At The Foot Of The Amazon
Environment The reef was hidden in murky, shallow water Scientists found a new, gigantic coral reef in South America. Murky waters at the foot of the Amazon River disguised a coral reef more massive than Delaware and with… [Link]
Popular Science » 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time' In Unreal Engine 4 Continues To Look Beautiful
Entertainment Back at it again The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time continues to see Unreal Engine 4 remakes. Watch the latest here. [Link]
Popular Science » Hydraulic Press Gets Schooled By A Dictionary
Entertainment Knowledge is power In a game of Rock, Paper Hydraulic Press, we'll choose paper every time. [Link]
Mashable » What to stream on Showtime in May
'Tis the season for spring and summer streaming, a balm to the wounds of broadcast and cable shows that are going on hiatus. Pass the summer months quickly with the latest offerings from Showtime and the Showtime Anytime app. SEE ALSO: What's coming to (and going from) Netflix in May Top pick: Lost in Translation This poignant story of strangers finding … [Link]
Mashable » Dog could not be worse at the simplest of cup games
To be fair, when you're hungry you can't be expected to be all smart and good at games. This bare-bones version of the cup game, featuring no switching or swapping, fully duped this poor pup for an entire minute before she finally found her tasty treat under the orange cup. At 0:29, she was so close! Mom completely loses it … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Seeks New Home For Email Client Thunderbird
Reader chefmonkey writes: In a report commissioned by Mozilla to explore the next home for Thunderbird, two potential new hosts have been offered: the Software Freedom Conservancy (host to git, boost, QEMU, and a host of other projects) and The Document Foundation (home of LibreOffice). At the same time, the report discusses completely uncoupling Thunderbird from the rest of the … [Link]
Mashable » Lego's crazy-detailed Porsche 911 GT3 RS has moving engine parts
Want a fast way to kill a weekend (pun intended)? Look no further than the Lego Porsche GT3 RS. SEE ALSO: Shell's city-car concept looks like it was designed for Ronald McDonald If you're a sports car enthusiast or not, the Lego Techic replica of the Porsche GT3 RS road-going race-car should prove a delightful challenge. That's because it has 2,704 … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Shows Up on Silicon Valley, Creates a Meta-Paradox
But if Bighead is on our cover, what happened to our real cover with the cast? The post WIRED Shows Up on Silicon Valley, Creates a Meta-Paradox appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Sharks Glow, But Only For Each Other
Animals Shark-eye camera shows how they may follow the light to find a mate To better understand how biofluorescence changes how two types of small, deep-dwelling sharks see each other, a team of researchers has created a camera that allows them… [Link]
Mashable » Google's unusually close relationship with the White House raises lots of questions
When President Obama announced his support earlier in April for a Federal Communications Commission plan to open the market for cable set-top boxes — a big win for consumers, but also for Google — the cable and telecommunications giants who used to have a near-stranglehold on tech policy were furious. AT&T Chief Lobbyist Jim Cicconi lashed out at what he called White House … [Link]
Popular Science » The George Lucas Museum May Need A New Home
Entertainment Don't make opening day reservations in Chicago just yet, Lucas fans. Star Wars fans eager to see a massive new museum devoted to the franchise's creator George Lucas will have longer to wait, and they may need to travel elsewhere than… [Link]
Slashdot » Swedish ISP Vows to Protect Users From a Piracy Witch Hunt
Ernesto Van der Sar, reporting for TorrentFreak: Swedish Internet service provider Bahnhof says it will do everything in its power to prevent copyright holders from threatening its subscribers. The provider is responding to a recent case in which a competing ISP was ordered to expose alleged BitTorrent pirates, reportedly without any thorough evidence. At the birth ground of The Pirate … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new ads show off 4K video, Touch ID and Neil Patrick Harris
Apple is continuing its trend of celebrity and humor driven ads with its latest spots for the iPhone 6S. In the first ad, “Onions,” Apple highlights the 4K video prowess of the iPhone 6S. The spot, which shows the journey a young girl takes from shooting 4K footage of sliced onions to award-winning film success, features a cameo from Neil Patrick … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry tuna decides that seagull doesn't taste very good
Today's your lucky day, seagull. After spotting a massive tuna creeping around the harbor of L'Escala, Girona, Spain, these guys captured a bit of a feeding mishap when the fish decided to gobble up a seagull that landed on the water. But after just a few seconds, the tuna realized that the feathery bird was less than delicious, and spit the … [Link]
WIRED » Cantina Talk: Star Wars: Episode VIII Will Be Weird
In this week's Star Wars news, Rian Johnson's installment in the franchise is shaping up to be super strange. The post Cantina Talk: Star Wars: Episode VIII Will Be Weird appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Tokyo Olympics Gets a New, Kabuki-Inspired Logo
The Harmonized Checkered Emblem is based on the traditional “ichimatsu moyo” Japanese pattern. The post The Tokyo Olympics Gets a New, Kabuki-Inspired Logo appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Boy sells lemonade to help pay for his own adoption
At 9 years old, Tristan Jacobson has faced more adversity than many adults. But rather than focus on the lemons life handed him, he made lemonade. Literally. This weekend, the Missouri third-grader set up a lemonade stand at a family yard sale to raise money to help pay for his own adoption. SEE ALSO: Woman asks surrogate father to adopt … [Link]
Popular Science » WISP Is A Tiny Wireless Computer That Draws Power From Radio Waves
Technology Batteries not included or required This is a battery-free computer… [Link]
Slashdot » Does More Carbon Dioxide Mean Increased Crop Water Productivity?
An anonymous reader points us to an Ars Technica report: For the most part, we think of rising levels of carbon dioxide as an environmental problem. But atmospheric CO2 can also boost agricultural productivity by helping plants grow. How do these potential issues balance out? In an investigation recently published in Nature Climate Change, scientists have looked into the global … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Create New Quantum State Of Water By Squeezing It
Science Apparently a molecule under pressure violates the laws of classical physics When scientists at Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory squeezed a molecule of water between beryl crystals, they observed a new state that was neither… [Link]
Mashable » Did Ezra Koenig get a writing credit because Beyoncé sang his tweet?
Another day, another Beyoncé surp~ album release, another mystery. Yeah Yeah Yeahs fans, or anyone who came of age in the mid aughts, definitely recognized something familiar in Beyoncé's "Hold Up" when she released it last night during her HBO special Lemonade. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is a powerful tribute to black girls everywhere Queen Bey used elements of the chorus of their … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Warns Developers To Update Watch Apps
Prepare ye thy Watch apps with the latest watchOS SDK, sayeth Apple, lest they be counted unworthy and cast outside the iTunes App Store. Seriously, folks; If you haven't, it's time to upgrade your Apple Watch app.
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Mashable » John Oliver and Lin-Manuel Miranda perfectly explain why we should help Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is in the middle of a debt crisis, and yet many Americans remain completely unaware of it. On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver goes through the many nuances of how the catastrophic, $70 billion debt crisis came to be, and why the U.S. government should be doing its duty to help — after all, Puerto Ricans are U.S. … [Link]
Slashdot » US Begins Dropping 'Cyberbombs' On ISIS
In what appears to be a significant shift in its tactic to battle against the terrorist organization, the U.S. has begun launching cyberattacks against ISIS (non-paywall link). The New York Times reports that the Department of Defense's Cyber Command unit is mounting cyberattacks against the terrorist organization. The Cyber Command unit aims to stop the organization from spreading its message. … [Link]
WIRED » Hack Brief: Site for ‘Beautiful’ People Suffers Ugly Million-Member Breach
Hot or hacked? The post Hack Brief: Site for 'Beautiful' People Suffers Ugly Million-Member Breach appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry cried after being ruled out of playoff game with knee injury, will miss 2 weeks with MCL sprain
The best record in NBA history, somehow bettering last season's MVP campaign, transcending sports to become an American celebrity at large, cruising toward a second straight NBA title — could this undo it all? Golden State Warriors fans held their collective breath Monday after superstar Steph Curry tweaked his right knee while slipping on a wet spot in a playoff … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate 100 years of adventure with the National Park Service
What’s so vast and encompassing that it includes historic icons like the Statue of Liberty, cultural treasures like the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and awe-inspiring natural wonders like the Grand Canyon? The National Park Service! With over 400 to choose from, our national parks invite all people to explore them and enjoy transformative, sharable experiences The National Park Service will … [Link]
Popular Science » Can You Smell The Difference Between Bourbon And Rye?
Science The average drinker can't It’s not really possible to tell the difference between bourbon and rye simply based on aroma, according to a new study. [Link]
Popular Science » How HBO's 'Silicon Valley' Charmed the Tech Industry
Entertainment Thanks to a dream team of consultants who are real-life tech rivals The show is a mirror for the technology that the actual Silicon Valley is pioneering daily. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hacking the LHC to sift trash could help find a mystery particle
The Large Hadron Collider is gearing up to try to confirm hints of an unexpected new particle, and there could be an unorthodox new way to spot it [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Daisy Ridley Swing A Practice Lightsaber
Entertainment Training for Star Wars: Episode VIII is clearly underway. Daisy Ridley, who has been training nonstop, is upping her game for the next "Star Wars" movie. She took a moment to instagram some flashy new lightsaber fight moves. [Link]
Mashable » The 7 fake deaths in 'Huntsman: Winter's War' must be some kind of record
LOS ANGELES — You know nothing of dubious death, Jon Snow. Huntsman: Winter's War is the rightful heir to the phony fatality. The followup to Snow White and the Huntsman has no less than seven sham casualties — that's one for every 16 minutes of runtime! What's more, most are resolved a few beats after they happen. Oh! And, uh … … [Link]
Mashable » Egyptians have yet another reason to protest the president
Egyptian protesters again demanded the resignation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday after the former general handed Saudi Arabia two islands that had been under Egyptian control since 1950. Sisi announced the deal only after it was over, drawing criticism for not involving Parliament in the negotiation. SEE ALSO: Egypt claims sentencing 4-year-old boy to life in prison was a … [Link]
Mashable » A day inside one of the world's most secretive iPhone factories
A few minutes past 9 a.m. at Pegatron Corp.’s vast factory on Shanghai’s outskirts, thousands of workers dressed in pink jackets are getting ready to make iPhones. The men and women stare into face scanners and swipe badges at security turnstiles to clock in. The strict ID checks are there to make sure they don’t work excessive overtime. The process … [Link]
WIRED » You Missed Prince’s Final Live Show, But You Can Stream It
Prince’s final concert may have happened two weeks ago in Atlanta, but it just hit Soundcloud. The post You Missed Prince's Final Live Show, But You Can Stream It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue gets the first Airbus A321 assembled in the U.S.
Airbus delivered its first plane that was completely assembled in the U.S. to JetBlue, at its new factory in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday morning. Although the A321 aircraft is being touted as the first Airbus "made in the U.S.A.," that's not quite accurate: The parts came from overseas and were then assembled in Alabama. In addition to Alabama, Airbus has factories … [Link]
Mashable » Hero firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in a storm drain
When the Oklahoma City Fire Department isn't battling blazes, they're tasked with very rewarding rescue missions. On Monday morning, Engine 30 was dispatched to a storm drain where a group of baby ducks slipped through its grates and were stuck without an exit. Fortunately, all of the ducklings were safely rescued and returned to their mother, and they continued on … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Us Eat Hot Sauce Made From The World's Spiciest Peppers
Entertainment 10^32K was created to understand technologies that endure extreme heat Popular Science editors (and Saveur editor Amanda Arnold) try 10^32K, GE's new hot sauce made from the Carolina Reaper and the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. [Link]
Slashdot » US Wants Its Own Secure and Self-Destructing Messaging App — And It's Willing to Pay
Long time reader schwit1 writes: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency within the Department of Defense historically known for creating the Internet itself, has published a call for companies to submit proposals to build a robust messaging platform that the military could use for secure communication of everything from intelligence to procurement contracts. "Troops on the ground … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bear dung helps Japanese cherry trees survive climate change
Cherry trees hit by rising temperatures can't escape, but their seeds are hitching a ride uphill to cooler habitats thanks to bears doing what they do in the woods [Link]
Mashable » Watch Coachella's many, many tributes to Prince
Prince reigned at Coachella. During the second weekend of the music festival in Indio, California, artists from Usher to Mavis Staples honored the music icon — who died on Thursday at age 57 — by covering some of his greatest hits, including "I Would Die 4 U" and "Purple Rain." SEE ALSO: Prince fans come together to sing and celebrate the … [Link]
Mashable » Tinier sons of tiny NBA star Isaiah Thomas win this post-game press conference
Last year, Riley Curry stole the show. This year's playoffs are still just getting underway, but the NBA already has a new high-scoring star with some adorable public relations help. SEE ALSO: How Steph Curry became the NBA's most Vine-worthy star Isaiah Thomas, who stands at just 5 foot 9, scored 28 points for the Boston Celtics on Sunday night to … [Link]
Mashable » Bearded woodsman takes steamy 'dudeoir' photoshoot
This sultry woodsman's photoshoot will start a forest fire in your pants. A "dudeoir" calendar created by Chronicker Photography features a real-life Arizona wildland firefighter posing in steamy positions with chainsaws, axes and lots of flannel. SEE ALSO: Adorable man does Valentine's Day photoshoot with his pug Photographer Chad Castigliano created the calendar with the help of his friend Tim, the model. … [Link]
Mashable » Your musical prayers have been answered: Jennifer Hudson will star in NBC's 'Hairspray Live!'
How will NBC try to top the awesomeness that was The Wiz? With Jennifer Hudson, that's how. The Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG and Grammy Award winner has been booked to star in NBC's Hairspray Live! — the next chapter in the network's live musical effort, coming in December. She will play Motormouth Maybelle, a part Queen Latifah took on in the musical's 2012 … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Jack Garratt's 'Surprise Yourself' video, which was shot on a GoPro
Jack Garratt wants you to overcome your fears. His new music video for "Surprise Yourself," off his debut album Phase, follows people doing all the things they've always been afraid of — skydiving, getting a tattoo, driving. The whole thing was shot on a GoPro. SEE ALSO: A fan's GoPro took a wild ride at Coachella It's all very inspiring … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Are Giving Artificial Intelligence (Virtual) Rocket Launchers
Technology For an A.I. Doom competition Researchers will pit their A.I. algorithms against the game Doom, to showcase how computers can adapt to visual environments. [Link]
Mashable » 'Doom' creators reunite for all-new sci-fi first person shooter, 'Blackroom'
Adrian Carmack and John Romero, id Software co-founders and Doom (the original one) collaborators, are joining forces on a new shooter, called Blackroom. The game's premise focuses on HOXAR, a fictional technology firm that has perfected holographics. The title is a reference to the featureless chambers that house elaborate holographic experiences. SEE ALSO: The biggest, baddest weapon in 'Doom' comes to … [Link]
Mashable » Relive the days of Carlos Danger with hilarious Sundance doc 'Weiner'
A Twitter scandal can be anyone's undoing, but only a special breed of politician know just how much things can unravel. Case in point: Former New York representative Anthony Weiner, who resigned from Congress over the world's preeminent dick pic. In the Sundance-winning Weiner, directed Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg, we get a closer look at the shamefaced politician – but … [Link]
Mashable » Animal Planet doc shows ecosystem still in turmoil years after Chernobyl disaster
Thirty years may have passed since the Chernobyl disaster, but a new Animal Planet special aims to highlight how nature is still reeling from the nuclear accident. In Life After: Chernobyl, biologist Rob Nelson and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota visit the areas surrounding the site of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history to discover how the incident is still impacting … [Link]
Popular Science » The American Bison May Become The National Mammal Of The U.S.
Animals The House of Representatives is voting tomorrow The bison, which in the late 19th century was hunted to near-extinction, may get the recognition from the U.S. it deserves. It may become the national mammal. [Link]
Mashable » Enraged soccer fan brutally attacks referee in the middle of the game
A professional Turkish soccer match got out of hand after a fan attacked an assistant referee. The home team, Trabzonspor, was down 4-0 when the fan interfered. The match was suspended. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about Soccer, Football, Turkey, Sports, and Standalone Video Template
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Mashable » Bret Easton Ellis-directed series coming to Fullscreen's new SVOD service
Fullscreen is preparing for its SVOD launch on Tuesday by announcing even more content. At an event in New York City on Monday, the digital entertainment company said that author Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho) will make his directorial debut on the platform with a new series called The Deleted. The thriller is about "the disappearance of three seemingly unconnected people from … [Link]
Mashable » These designs for a crazy golf course in London's Trafalgar Square look epic
LONDON — A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to try and fund a crazy golf course in the heart of England's capital. Spearheaded by Paul Smith and featuring a design from late architect Zaha Hadid, the campaign was started by the London Design Festival and aims to raise money for a course based in Trafalgar Square. SEE ALSO: Behold Dismaland: Inside Banksy's … [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon's Alexa Can Now Add Events to Google Calendar
Technology Alexa plays well with others–and better than Siri. Amazon Alexa, the AI for Echo devices, can now add and edit events in Google Calendar: something the other AI services have trouble doing. [Link]
WIRED » New X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer: It’s All the Mutants Against a God
Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) pulls together a dream team (including Wolverine!) to take on Apocalypse and his Four Horsemen in the movie's latest teaser. The post New X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer: It's All the Mutants Against a God appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The 217-person cast list for the 'Twin Peaks' revival is insane
Showtime has officially wrapped production on its Twin Peaks revival, and to celebrate, creators David Lynch and Mark Frost have unveiled the official cast list. It has 217 people. SEE ALSO: New 'Twin Peaks' teaser promises some damn fine mountains Among them? Michael Cera, Ashley Judd, Trent Reznor, Tom Sizemore, Eddie Vedder, and 212 of their friends. Take a look at … [Link]
WIRED » Venezuela’s Economic Success Fueled Its Electricity Crisis
In trying to lift the country out of poverty, the country failed to generate enough electricity and energy to meet sustained demand. The post Venezuela’s Economic Success Fueled Its Electricity Crisis appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How two refugees created a design agency that's changing the world
Situated in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood, blocks away from a Whole Foods and the Morbid Anatomy Museum of death-obsessed hipsterdom, the cavernous storefront of social impact design studio Hyperakt stands out. The open studio is quiet — the only sound comes from the humming tubular vents overhead and a handful of staff who confer in whispers. Most of the others focus … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » W3C Publishes First Public Working Drafts of Payment Specifications
The W3C Web Payments Working Group has published the first public drafts of payment specifications which include a Payment Request API, payment method identifiers, and basic card payment. The basic idea behind the specifications is to make payments easier and more secure for end users.
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Slashdot » Spy Chief Complains That Edward Snowden Sped Up Spread of Encryption By 7 Years
An anonymous reader cites an article on The Intercept: The director of national intelligence on Monday blamed NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden for advancing the development of user-friendly, widely available strong encryption. "As a result of the Snowden revelations, the onset of commercial encryption has accelerated by seven years," James Clapper said. The shortened timeline has had "a profound effect on … [Link]
Popular Science » The Final 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Trailer Is Here
Entertainment Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique teaches Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters In the words of Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence): "none of this matters."… [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady's 'Deflategate' suspension reinstated by federal appeals court
Joke's on you, America — did you think this was over? A federal appeals court on Monday reinstated Tom Brady's four-game suspension over "Deflategate," the farcical NFL scandal that has now overshadowed parts of three seasons. SEE ALSO: I drove across town with Jim Harbaugh at the unholy crack of dawn The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West repurposed his Taylor Swift interruption as a wedding toast
One of the many obligations of a musician is playing their greatest hits at friends' weddings. Kanye West happily obliged with a rare live performance of his non-album track, "I'mma Let You Finish" ft. Taylor Swift, which he recorded live at the 2009 VMAs. SEE ALSO: Kanye West crashed Coachella, but it didn't last very long The groom, Dave Grutman, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan creates the perfect business card for Daenerys
LONDON — Daenerys Targaryen's title seems to growing longer with each passing episode. SEE ALSO: If 'Game of Thrones' characters were played by the Muppets Gone are the days when she was just Khaleesi; as Sunday's season six premiere demonstrated, she's now got such a long name that she needs about five minutes just to introduce herself. Luckily, there may … [Link]
Popular Science » Healthier Minds Recover From Concussions Quicker
Health It's all in your head A team of researchers has found that a patient who has physiological effects of mental illness before the concussion can determine the rate of recovery. [Link]
Mashable » Conservative groups target Target over its inclusive bathroom policy
More than 500,000 people have signed a pledge that calls for the boycott of bargain retailer Target. It was launched after the store last week assured transgender employees and customers that they were free to use whichever bathroom "that corresponds with their gender identity." SEE ALSO: Target says customers may use whichever bathroom they choose The pledge, launched by the conservative group … [Link]
Mashable » There's growing paranoia that Apple's iPhone sales are going to fall off a cliff
Apple makes a lot of different stuff, but only one thing really matters — the iPhone. That particular product accounts for a bit more than two-thirds of Apple's sales, which hit $75.9 billion in the first quarter of the year. Apple at this point is an iPhone company first and everything else a distant second. There's not a company that … [Link]
Mashable » The cost of becoming a pilot is making the job a pipe dream
As a boy growing up in upstate New York, Travis Evans was captivated by flying. Now, that love of the air has been grounded by his finances. Evans, 32, joined the Air Force after high school, and then decided to go to school to become a commercial airline pilot. He enrolled in New York’s Dowling College — but then reality … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' season premiere sees some characters take fate into their own hands
If Melisandre has seemed wise beyond her years on Game of Thrones, that's because we haven't had a complete picture of just how many years she's seen. In the aptly titled “The Red Woman,” Melisandre removes her ornate choker to reveal its magical hold over her, as she transforms into a woman decades, if not hundreds, of years older with … [Link]
Mashable » LGBT magazine editor hacked to death in Bangladesh
A senior editor at Bangladesh's first LGBT magazine Roopbaan has been hacked to death in the capital Dhaka, the latest in a series of religiously-motivated killings in the country. SEE ALSO: Bangladeshi student who criticised radical Islamists is hacked to death Xulhaz Mannan, 35, was the founder and editor of the magazine and also worked at the US development … [Link]
Popular Science » How The Hubble Space Telescope Started Its First Day, 26 Years Ago
Space The telescope began work 26 years ago today, but getting there wasn't so easy A look at how the Hubble Space Telescope got into orbit 26 years ago. NASA tweeted a photo on the anniversary of when Shuttle Discovery deployed the telescope. [Link]
Mashable » Candlelights recreate historic tower destroyed by Nepal earthquake
Thousands gathered in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, on Monday to mark one year since a devastating earthquake rattled the country. Candles filled Kathmandu's Durbar Square as mourners arranged the flickering lights in the shape of the city's famed Dharahara tower, destroyed in the 2015 quake. Nearly 9,000 people died when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook huge swathes of … [Link]
Popular Science » Malaria, Mosquitoes, and Microbiota Control
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers hope to find a microbial route to lower mosquito populations Controlling malaria requires controlling mosquito populations. Researchers are looking into how naturally occurring bacteria may be able to help the fight. [Link]
Mashable » Secrets will be unmasked in 'Scream' Season 2
The return of MTV's Scream is upon us — and in case you haven't heard, it's going to be a killer season (that pun never gets old). To celebrate, MTV has unveiled some creepy new character posters, which you're seeing first on Mashable. SEE ALSO: 'Scream Queens' Season 2 sounds perfectly Ryan Murphy In case you missed the news: The thriller's … [Link]
Slashdot » Active Drive-By Exploits Critical Android Bugs, Care Of Hacking Team
Dan Goodin, reporting for Ars Technica: An ongoing drive-by attack is forcing ransomware onto Android smartphones by exploiting critical vulnerabilities in older versions of Google's mobile operating system still in use by millions of people, according to research scheduled to be published Monday. The attack combines exploits for at least two critical vulnerabilities contained in Android versions 4.0 through 4.3, … [Link]
Popular Science » Google’s Internet Balloon Comes Down In Chile
Aviation Loon out below! Internet balloon crashed. [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of salmon turn calm waters into bubbling sea of fish nightmares
It was a harsh time for paddleboarders attempting get their paddle on at Swan River in Perth, Australia on Saturday. Hundreds of hungry salmon swooped in to feed on a school of smaller fish, turning the calm river water into a bubbling frenzy. Caroline Bradley, owner of Elemental SUP, a stand up paddleboarding school in Perth, filmed the encounter, which … [Link]
Mashable » NASA has to talk about periods in space if we ever want to go to Mars
In 1983, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space Before launch, a group of NASA engineers came to Ride, asking if 100 tampons would be sufficient for her needs on a six-day space shuttle mission. Ride responded that “you can cut that in half with no problem at all,” according to an oral history … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plant bleeds nectar when attacked to summon ant defenders
The bittersweet nightshade secretes sugary fluid from wounds, attracting ants that deter plant-eating pests [Link]
Mashable » Man finds a fried chicken head in his fast food order
Warning: This might put you off of fast food for the next month. Or forever. A man in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, just outside Montpellier, France, was surprised to discover a full chicken head in his basket of fried chicken wings at his local Quick, a French fast food restaurant. SEE ALSO: 5 Horrifying Fast Food Facts 
The man, Mounir Bessaïh, posted the video … [Link]
Mashable » Your eyeballs will delight in seeing a jawbreaker melt with fire
Jawbreakers may be difficult to eat, but they stand no chance when a blow torch is involved. Let's Melt This, a YouTube channel dedicated to the fine art of melting everyday objects, recently took 1,900 degrees to a jawbreaker candy. Unsurprisingly, the jawbreaker held up pretty well, revealing a melty rainbow of colors as it changed from rock-hard candy to … [Link]
Popular Science » The Best Pictures From Solar Impulse 2's Flight From Hawaii To Silicon Valley
Aviation Solar-powered plane continues its journey around the world A typical commercial flight from Hawaii to San Francisco takes a little over five hours. On Saturday, pilot Bertrand Piccard completed the journey in 62.5 hours. [Link]
Slashdot » Over 1M BeautifulPeople Dating Site User Details Leak Online
An anonymous reader writes: Personal information of over one million users stored by popular dating site BeautifulPeople has leaked, and is now accessible online. We already knew that BeautifulPixel.com was hacked (it happened in November 2015), but this is the first confirmation from a security researcher that the details are legitimate. (BeautifulPeople had downplayed it at the time, saying that … [Link]
Popular Science » Astronaut Tim Peake Completes London Marathon From Space
Space He successfully crossed the finish line on a treadmill–and he made good time. ISS astronaut Tim Peake became the first man and second person to complete a marathon from space this weekend. He successfully completed the London Marathon in under 4… [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's new iPhone keyboard makes it easier to text with one hand
With Windows Phone a failure and Windows 10 Mobile going nowhere fast, Microsoft's newfound mission to dominate the iPhone with its own apps continues. Microsoft's newest app is a keyboard replacement called Word Flow. The free keyboard, currently only available in English in the U.S., is designed to make it easier to text with a single hand. SEE ALSO: How … [Link]
Mashable » 'Urgent' fix ordered for some Dreamliner planes because engines are shutting down mid-flight
Earlier this year, one of the engines on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flown by Japan Airlines shut down at 20,000 feet and could not be restarted. The pilots landed the plane safely on one engine, but the defect, which is caused by icing, has led to an urgent directive by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA is ordering airlines to revise … [Link]
Mashable » Prince George's adorable robe sold out after his meeting with Obama
LONDON — It's been mere days since Prince George stayed up 15 minutes past his bedtime to say hi to President Obama, and the shockwaves are still rippling through the Internet. SEE ALSO: Faceswapping Prince George and the Queen has deeply terrifying results The meeting took place on Friday evening. Obama wore a suit, and George was decked out in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Big Brother,' 'Amazing Race' and 'Survivor' stars to play with super fans on 'The Price is Right'
LOS ANGELES — It's a super fan's dream come true. CBS announced Monday that fans will compete against their favorite Survivor, Big Brother and The Amazing Race stars during three reality show-themed Price is Right primetime specials. The shows, which will air May 23 through May 25, will be hosted by Drew Carey and feature special appearances by hosts Jeff Probst, Julie Chen and … [Link]
Mashable » Faeces bacteria found on ice served in KFC outlet
LONDON — KFC has launched an investigation after researchers for a BBC show were served ice contaminated with bacteria from faeces during an undercover investigation. Reporters from BBC One’s Rip Off Britain were served the ice at the Martineau Place branch of the fast food outlet in Birmingham as part of a broader investigation into food standards across the UK. A … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer jokes Jennifer Lawrence is 'the meanest girl I know'
The truth is finally out: Jennifer Lawrence is a mean girl. Amy Schumer talked with Vanity Fair about her friendship with JLaw, revealing some truths about the actress' obsession with bidets and that Jen isn't as nice as she thinks she is. SEE ALSO: Amy Schumer is fed up with the label 'plus-size' What are BFFs for if not keepin' … [Link]
Mashable » REI opens disaster relief center in Nepal a year after devastating earthquake
April 25 will mark the one-year anniversary of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal. In memoriam of the event, REI Adventures — the travel agency arm of the outdoor gear retailer — is announcing the opening of a disaster relief area in the foothills of the Himalayas. SEE ALSO: Jumping out of a plane is the best way to see the … [Link]
Mashable » Indian woman's Facebook post on being slut-shamed by auto driver for wearing a dress goes viral
An Indian journalist's Facebook post about being slut-shamed for wearing a knee-length dress while travelling on an auto rickshaw has gone viral. Soon after the incident, Bengaluru resident Aishwarya Subramanian recalled how the auto's driver told her that her clothes were "inappropriate" on Facebook. See also: Entire Bengaluru law class turns up in shorts to protest sexist professor's shaming of student … [Link]
Mashable » Man who planned to run to Bermuda in a floating bubble thwarted by Coast Guard again
The man who intended to run from Florida to Bermuda, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico in a custom-made floating contraption has been foiled by the Coast Guard for a second time. SEE ALSO: Man Rescued After Failing to Travel Around Bermuda Triangle via Inflatable Bubble The Coast Guard tracked down 44-year-old Reza Baluchi on his voyage and released a stream … [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Hawking Suggests Black Holes Are Possible Portals To Another Universe
An anonymous reader shares an article on Science World Report: Stephen Hawking, in a recent lecture held at the Harvard University, claimed that black holes could be portals to a parallel universe. The celebrated physicist spoke at length about black holes and suggested that they neither store materials absorbed by them nor physical information about the object that created them. … [Link]
Mashable » ‘My Cousin Vinny’ as the thrilling drama you always knew it was
My Cousin Vinny is one of the most memorable comedies of the decade. It gave us a surprisingly solid comedic performance from Joe Pesci and earned newcomer Marisa Tomei an Academy Award for her supporting role Funny as it is, at its core, the film holds a riveting courtroom drama with the lives of two innocent men in the balance, … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is sitting on his city in new 'Views' album cover
Views from the 6 has some incredibly literal new artwork. Drake released the cover image to his upcoming album on Sunday night, with this caption: "To the city I love and the people in it…Thank you for everything #VIEWS." The cover features Drizzy perched on top of the CN Tower in his home town of Toronto, catching some seriously high views. … [Link]
Popular Science » This Weekend, North Korea Launched A Missile From A Submarine
Military Launch early, iterate often North Korea is getting better at missile launches. [Link]
Mashable » Student makes her academic work better with 1 magical sentence
LONDON — Essays aren't always the most exciting things in the word. Researching them by poring over old academic texts — complete with tiny font and absolutely no pictures — can by trying at times, too. SEE ALSO: See how 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' looks during an on-stage rehearsal Luckily, one student has come up with the perfect … [Link]
Mashable » Drake and Future will rule summer '16 with new tour
Them boys up to something. Drake has announced his Summer Sixteen tour, which will feature Future and special guests. Tickets for the tour, which kicks off on July 20 in Austin, Texas, go on sale April 29. Drake and Future have been longtime collaborators, releasing a joint mixtape last year titled What a Time to Be Alive. This time around, … [Link]
Mashable » You can now buy Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' on Amazon and iTunes
Beyoncé's transformative Lemonade is changing the music streaming game — but the full album is now available for digital download on iTunes and Amazon. SEE ALSO: 11 times Beyoncé twirled on all her haters in 'Lemonade' All 12 songs and the full film are available, with individual tracks up for singular purchase and the visual component only with a full album purchase. Though … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Inside the lost cave world of the Amazon’s tepui mountains
They rise like stone fortresses from the green jungle below, each hiding a secret, long-lost world. Now, we're getting some of the first glimpses inside [Link]
Mashable » Wolverine returns in the latest trailer for 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
Add one more to the ever-growing roster of mutants appearing in X-Men: Apocalypse — Wolverine. The angriest Canadian ever makes a brief appearance at the tail end of this new trailer. Really, it's just his claws, and evidence of the carnage those claws wrought. But it's enough to all but confirm that Wolvie's coming back. X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters on May 19. … [Link]
Slashdot » Nearly All New Diesel Cars Exceed Official Pollution Limits
An anonymous reader writes: The Guardian, citing a comprehensive set of data, reports that 97% of all modern diesel cars emit more toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution on the road than the official limit. A quarter of this voluminous number emits at least six times more than the limit. From the report, "Surprisingly, the tiny number of models that did … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Strange' writer blames China for whitewashing
Doctor Strange co-writer C. Robert Cargill has swooped in to address criticism over Tilda Swinton being cast in the upcoming Marvel adaptation as The Ancient One — who is a male Tibetan mystic in the Doctor Strange comics. Cargill compares the Ancient One conundrum to Star Trek's "Kobayashi Maru," an intentionally unwinnable combat training exercise that tests the character of prospective starship captains. … [Link]
WIRED » This Tricky Crosswalk Stops Drivers With an Optical Illusion
From the side, the markings appear to be flat, but from a certain vantage point, they take on a 3-D appearance like a set of roadblocks. The post This Tricky Crosswalk Stops Drivers With an Optical Illusion appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » How To Fix Our Broken Internet
Technology A conversation with privacy activists Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum We spoke with Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum to find out the changes that need to impact the Internet. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Appears To Be Working On Bringing Android Apps to Chrome OS
The Wall Street Journal reported late last year that Google plans to merge Chrome OS and Android. The search giant, at the time, had refuted such claims while adding that it continues to work on "bringing together" the best of both operating systems. It appears, one such step is adding the Google Play (Android's marquee app store) to Chrome OS. … [Link]
Mashable » British store launches 'quiet hour' for shoppers with autism
LONDON — Shops aren't always the quietest of places, but one in Manchester will soon be falling silent for a "quiet hour" designed for shoppers with autism. SEE ALSO: Irish boy explains what it's like living with autism The Asda Living store in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, will refrain from using the tannoy, will turn off escalators, in-store music and display TVs … [Link]
Mashable » 5 awkward situations you'll have to navigate as a first-time entrepreneur
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. So, you're a first-time entrepreneur. Congratulations! You've made the leap into a new, excitingly unpredictable world. And now the fun begins. If you haven't already, you'll soon learn that there are going to be countless hard-to-navigate … [Link]
Mashable » Bravo's first digital series, 'Going Off the Menu,' showcases L.A.'s underground food scene
LOS ANGELES — Documentarian Liza De Guia and chef Russell Jackson are giving viewers the ultimate foodie experience. In Bravo's first stand-alone digital series, Going Off the Menu — which debuted last week — the duo take viewers through Los Angeles' underground culinary scene. SEE ALSO: Bravo is taking your 'Real Housewives of New York City' Dubsmashes to the small screen Mashable got an … [Link]
Mashable » One woman is painting her way through all of Bob Ross' paintings
Bob Ross believed in bringing joy through art, and one woman is following in his painting strokes. Nicole Bonneau, owner of Almighty Painting on social media, is working her way through all of Ross' Joy of Painting PBS series, a grand total of 403 episodes, one happy little tree at a time. "I spent a lot of time over the … [Link]
Mashable » Your sweater is the perfect bed for this cuddly wombat
One human's everyday sweater is one wombat's luxurious bed. This baby wombat at ACT Wildlife Australia wants nothing more than to get cozy and take a nap. And that happens to include burrowing into the sleeve of one person's sweater. Honestly, we can't blame the little guy. ‘My Cousin Vinny’ as the thrilling drama you always knew it was Extremely … [Link]
Mashable » Extremely helpful dog is what you need on a Monday morning
We all need a helping hand (or paw) every once in a while. Greg Baskwell's dog Finley is super helpful. From helping Greg brush his teeth to putting away the laundry, there isn't anything Finley won't lend a paw to. Well, as long as he gets treats, right? Hopefully there's treats. ‘My Cousin Vinny’ as the thrilling drama you always … [Link]
Mashable » Helping homeless youth in Harlem get free prescription glasses
Homeless youth face numerous barriers to accessing health services. ChildSight is a program that seeks to break one of these barriers by providing free onsite vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to youth in poor communitiesMashable went along with the organization as they visited the Ali Forney Center, a Harlem-based shelter for homeless LGBTQ youthFull story: http://on.mash.to/1VNP33I Read more…More about Health, Homeless, … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Game of Thrones' characters were played by the Muppets
The night is dark and full of terrors. Wocka wocka! There's a lot to love about Game of Thrones — the drama, the costumes, the epic scenery, the swordplay, the intrigue — but does everything have to be so dark and gloomy all the time? SEE ALSO: Twitter's jokes about Melisandre on 'Game of Thrones' will never get old The … [Link]
WIRED » Widening Highways Never Fixes Traffic. But Darnit, It Did in Texas
Expanding highways is rarely the answer. The post Widening Highways Never Fixes Traffic. But Darnit, It Did in Texas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Photgrapher finds happy couple who shared sweet proposal at London Marathon
Never underestimate the power of the Internet. Blogger Ashley Fryer was savvy enough to catch a sweet proposal between two runners at the London Marathon finish line. Unfortunately, the hectic event kept her from being able to connect with the happy couple. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' star Natalie Dormer runs London Marathon like it's NBD Fryer tweeted the pictures … [Link]
Mashable » Virat Kohli launches a special smartphone and app just for his fans
Fans of India’s Test cricket captain Virat Kohli can now get up, close and personal with their idol, thanks to a new fan club that promises to connect them to their idol. The cricketer has launched a special kit called the Virat FanBox, which gives fans access to a fan club, a new app, regular live chats, meetings and training sessions … [Link]
Mashable » This kid spent the London Marathon craftily trolling runners
LONDON — There's nothing like a bit of encouragement from bystanders when you're running a marathon. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' star Natalie Dormer runs London Marathon like it's NBD When they set eyes on the little boy waiting at the side of the road with his hand held out for a high five, London Marathon competitors probably felt a … [Link]
Mashable » A 'Star Wars' pop-up restaurant is coming to London
LONDON — We've dined in Westeros and supped damn fine coffee in Twin Peaks, so it was perhaps inevitable someone would eventually combine two more of the capital city's obsessions — Star Wars and eating — in a handy pop-up experience. SEE ALSO: Young Star Wars fan saves coins to buy his dream lightsaber, gets it as a gift from Amazon … [Link]
Mashable » Dating app Bumble just changed for men in a major way
Use it or lose it means more than ever. As of Monday dating app Bumble will require male users to reply to women's messages within 24 hours, or they lose the match, Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe told Mashable in an exclusive interview. Among hundreds of dating apps, Bumble, which launched in 2014, is unique. Once a couple matches (through a … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 25 April 2016
Making Movies with Virtual Reality — As Julia Kaganskiy, who runs an art-and-technology incubator at the New Museum, put it, Were watching the semiotics come together in front of our eyes. A Methodology for Retiring Products — if you’re any … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Natalie Dormer runs London Marathon like it's NBD
LONDON — Natalie Dormer is just as badass in real life as she in Game of Thrones. The photos from the 2016 London Marathon, which show her looking just as chilled at the finish of her 26+ mile run as she does as the start, are clear proof. Dormer is not fazed. SEE ALSO: British astronaut Tim Peake ran the London … [Link]
Mashable » See how super spicy hot sauce is made — and used in sweet treats
GE brought the science of hot sauce to Heatonist — a hot sauce store in Brooklyn, New York — where it paired some of the spiciest hot sauce with mouth-cooling treats like ice cream and cotton candy. They showed Mashable the science behind their incredibly spicy hot sauce.More details: http://on.mash.to/1TpEzmV Read more…More about Science, Ge, Us World, Us, and Home [Link]
Mashable » Little boy names every player on his favourite football team without hesitation
Could you name all the players in a football team as well as their numbers? If so, could you do it as fast as three-year-old Tottenham supporter Ryan Went? The young Spurs' fan can name all the players and their shirt numbers in under two minutes. Football mad, Ryan is full of energy as he jumps arounds around naming each … [Link]
Mashable » Commuters serenaded by string quartets playing 'Game of Thrones'
LONDON — The Game of Thrones theme music is enough to send shivers down anyone's spine, and that goes double when a new season has just kicked off. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams crashes 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 student party, has best night ever To celebrate the first episode being shown in the UK at 9 p.m. on Monday, Sky … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's spectacular haircuts in one amazing GIF
LONDON — Tributes have flooded in since Prince passed away aged 57 on Thursday, but one British artist has shared a really creative look back at the artists' life. Illustrator Gary Card made an awesome GIF showcasing some of Prince's best haircuts over the years. SEE ALSO: Pretty much everyone covers Prince at Coachella The project, which documents many of the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the rose gold MacBook torn down to bits (hint: it's pink on the inside, too)
The second iteration of Apple's 12-inch Retina MacBook brought very little in terms of design changes, although with a new processor and speedier memory, it does offer a significant performance upgrade. The biggest change, though? The addition of a rose gold model, making it the first-ever MacBook to be available in pink(ish). Does it matter, then, how the new MacBook looks … [Link]
Mashable » 10 tips that will help you score an 'All-Star' rating on LinkedIn
Image: Mashable Composite, WOCinTech ChatIf you only have a LinkedIn profile because you’re supposed to have one, get ready to have your world turned upside down. OK, maybe not turned upside down, but there’s a whole lot more to the platform than uploading your resume and forgetting about it. SEE ALSO: 23 free LinkedIn backgrounds that will make recruiters love … [Link]
Mashable » M&S starts selling pre-sliced avocado, because cutting is a struggle
LONDON — Gone are the days when avocados were bought whole in their own natural packaging. Marks and Spencer has just launched pre-sliced avocado for people who are just too lazy to use a knife. SEE ALSO: Whole Foods sells pre-peeled oranges, gets called out on Twitter While the pre-sliced avocado — which comes in 80 gram plastic pots priced … [Link]
Mashable » These LGBTQ homeless youth are getting free glasses. It could change their lives.
When Clay Ferguson was jumped in a New York City coffee shop, his attackers stole his phone, his ID and his money. Then, they broke his glasses.Two weeks later, Clay is still jittery, blinking frantically as he looks anywhere but at me. As he recounts the night, he visibly winces at the sting of the memory."Horrible," the 23-year-old whispers. "It's been … [Link]
WIRED » The Future of Advertising Is … ‘Broad City’ Emoji?
Probably not. But marketers are using them to reach us where we spend so much of our time: our phones. The post The Future of Advertising Is … 'Broad City' Emoji? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside the Hidden Global Supply Chain for Frozen Sperm, Eggs, and Embryos
It takes a specialized cold chain to transport finicky eggs, sperm, and embryos across the world for surrogacy via in vitro fertilization. The post Inside the Hidden Global Supply Chain for Frozen Sperm, Eggs, and Embryos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Bitcoin Exchange Just Got Approval to Operate Across the EU
The digital currency is inching its way back toward respectability after a rough run. The post A Bitcoin Exchange Just Got Approval to Operate Across the EU appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: Why the Strawberry Squid Has One Tiny Eye and One Giant Eye
You’d look weird as hell if you were perfectly symmetrical. But the strawberry squid is really lopsided, with one tiny eye and one giant eye. The post Absurd Creatures: Why the Strawberry Squid Has One Tiny Eye and One Giant Eye appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Who Will Die Next on Game of Thrones? Check Our Death Pool
George R.R. Martin's books no longer offer much guidance on who will survive Westeros. So we decided to start a dead pool. Here are this week's odds. The post Who Will Die Next on Game of Thrones? Check Our Death Pool appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » For a Nation of 1.4 Billion People, China Can Sure Look Empty
A photographer visits the most populous nation on Earth, and manages to escape everyone's notice. The post For a Nation of 1.4 Billion People, China Can Sure Look Empty appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Hotter than the sun: GE’s hot sauce combines the world's hottest peppers and science
There’s something unsettling about 10^32 Kelvin. The deep, red-orange body of the hot sauce looks almost like Frank’s Red Hot, but menacing flecks of red, brown and yellow set it apart from your run-of-the-mill, diner table Cholula or Tabasco. Black-gloved hands stick a baster into the glass bottle of the 10^32 Kelvin hot sauce and suck up a bit of … [Link]
Slashdot » U.S. Goverment Shames Texting Drivers on Twitter
An anonymous reader writes: "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the federal body tasked with automotive safety," reports the Verge, adding "If you look at NHTSA's Twitter feed right now, you'll find that it's just a non-stop stream of burns aimed at people who admit — sometimes gleefully — that they text and drive." For example, seeing a tweet … [Link]
Mashable » 'Skinny' prosecco will make you feel virtuous while drinking fizz
LONDON — Britain is having a passionate love affair with prosecco. But, as we all know, too much of a good thing isn't always good for you. Thankfully, someone's come up with a solution. SEE ALSO: 'Anti-ageing' gin promises to fight off wrinkles as you drink Thomson & Scott has teamed up with department store Selfridges to introduce "Skinny" prosecco, … [Link]
Mashable » Women to dominate new £5 and £10 bank notes in Scotland
LONDON — Women will feature on both the £5 and the £10 notes from a Scottish bank for the first time when new designs come into circulation. Author Nan Shepherd was revealed as the Royal Bank of Scotland's choice for the £5 note Monday, and she'll be joining scientist Mary Somerville who was recently voted by the public as the … [Link]
Mashable » These stunning photos of adorable penguins will make you want to save them all
Penguins have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers, and it's really no surprise why. They're some of the most unique animals — flightles~ birds known for their adorable waddles and quirky behavior on land, but also their extreme agility and grace underwater.There are 17 species of penguins around the world, each with distinct characteristics, markings and habitats. Unfortunately, many of these beloved … [Link]
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Mashable » Yoga enthusiasts strike poses on a cliff to show they've conquered their fear of heights
There are perhaps fewer gut-twisting, terrifying weekend activities to do than doing yoga overlooking a death drop off the side of a mountain. A group of Chinese women gathered on Sunday for a yoga display at the summit of the Shuangfeng mountain in central China's Hubei province. SEE ALSO: 100 women did yoga on that vertigo-inducing glass bridge in China … [Link]
Mashable » Commuters write tributes on the walls as Brussels station re-opens after attacks
The Maelbeek subway station in Brussels where 16 people were killed in a suicide attack reopened Monday, just over a month after the deadly bombings. SEE ALSO: ISIS claims Paris and Brussels attacks began with Bakraoui brothers Suicide bomber Khalid el-Bakraoui blew himself up at the station on March 22, an hour after two other terrorists killed 16 other people … [Link]
Mashable » Austria's far-right party wins first round of presidential elections
The law-and-order candidate of Austria's right-wing party swept the first round of presidential elections on Sunday, winning over 35 percent of the vote for the party's best ever result. Government coalition contenders were among the five losers, signaling deep voter rejection and political uncertainty ahead. The triumph by Norbert Hofer eclipses his Freedom Party's best previous national showing — more than … [Link]
WIRED » Your Phone’s Next Superpower? Putting Awesome VR in Your Pocket
Smartphones aren't dead. They're just morphing into VR headsets, too. The post Your Phone's Next Superpower? Putting Awesome VR in Your Pocket appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Uber and Grab's price war to attract more riders seems to be working in Singapore
SINGAPORE — Ride-hailing apps Uber and Grab are locked in their latest price war, and early data shows it's working to get more "butts in seats", Uber said on Monday. Uber's Singapore general manager, Warren Tseng, said in a press briefing that since the company cut its fares by 15% last week, it's noticed overall rides in Singapore have increased … [Link]
Mashable » Indian bride asks groom to plant 10,000 saplings as a gift for their Earth Day wedding
An Indian bride who was getting married on Apr. 22, or Earth Day, decided to have a green wedding to celebrate the true spirit of the day. She asked her groom and his family for a unique wedding gift — to plant 10,000 saplings around her home in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. See also: Bhutan celebrates the birth … [Link]
WIRED » Honda’s Got a Whimsical Vision for the Self-Driving Future
Honda’s project stars seven whimsical vehicular prototypes, each the size of a remote-controlled car and photographed in vivid, diorama-like landscapes. The post Honda's Got a Whimsical Vision for the Self-Driving Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ricky Gervais: David Bowie hid his health 'from everyone'
LONDON — Ricky Gervais has revealed he was emailing David Bowie just weeks before the singer passed away, and that the 69-year-old kept his illness a secret. Speaking to Radio 5 Live, the actor and comedian talked of his friendship with Bowie and the Starman's great sense of humour. SEE ALSO: British drone strike targets 'named after' David Bowie, Eurythmics … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams crashes 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 student party, has best night ever
No one had as much fun as Maisie Williams on the night of the Game of Thrones Season 6 premiere. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' season premiere sees some characters take fate into their own hands Williams was in Los Angeles on Sunday, and rather than staying in and watching episode one on her own she decided to go out and … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat makes custom filters for Australia's veteran's day
Snapchat, helping the youths connect with history. One topical filter at a time. Anzac Day, held each year on April 25, marks the date Australian troops landed at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915 during World War I. It's a day of remembrance for those who served, and what better way to memorialise the tragedy of war than with a bunch of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A looming water crisis demands creative thinking
Water may look like a local resource but is actually a global commons that requires a joined-up plan to distribute fairly [Link]
Mashable » Definitive proof the Queen gets more birthday cards than you
LONDON — In the social media era, the good old tradition of sending birthday cards is sadly declining in the UK, that is unless you're the Queen. SEE ALSO: The Obamas met the Queen for her 90th birthday The British monarch who celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday will probably spend the next month reading all the letters and cards … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore fan version of 'Mirror's Edge' re-creates the game in thrilling first-person
With "Mirror's Edge: Catalyst" due to launch soon, a Singapore fan has managed to make a pretty convincing version of the parkour video game in real life. Ambry Nurhayati's version is clearly inspired by the trailer for the game, and you can see the filmmaker clambering up tall landmarks in her video to re-create the kinds of thrilling views the game … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's Mi Max phablet is somehow supposed to fit in your pocket
For most people, smartphones get a little too clunky somewhere between five and six inches of screen size; anything beyond that, and you can forget about operating your phone with one hand or comfortably putting it your pocket. Xiaomi has another idea; over the weekend, the company teased a new, upcoming smartphone called the Mi Max. Absolutely no details were … [Link]
Slashdot » Malaria Has Been Eliminated In Europe
An anonymous reader writes: Quartz reports that "Malaria cases in Europe have dropped from a peak of over 90,000 in 1995 to zero in 2015, according to the World Health Organization," who calls the "extraordinary but fragile" achievement a step towards eliminating malaria everywhere. Nine European countries had reported malaria cases, but agreed to focus their efforts on a full … [Link]
Mashable » Judge has a field day cracking puns in Singapore tea lawsuit
SINGAPORE — A local judge clearly had some punny fun presiding over a lawsuit between the former and current owners of luxury tea company, TWG Tea. Judicial commissioner Chua Lee Ming on Friday dismissed a case by TWG Tea co-founder Manoj Murjani against several parties including the owner of local lifestyle company Osim, the Straits Times reported. In his judgment, … [Link]
Mashable » Man stomps on hawker's steamed buns, netizens demand justice
A Chinese customer who was supposedly given the wrong flavour of steamed buns by a street hawker in Beijing, China, has struck out in the most unreasonable of behaviour. The incident which took place on Thursday, was caught on camera by a bystander, who told Chinese reporters that the unidentified man and his friend, were allegedly demanding compensation from the … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Games of Thrones' cover with Indian beats is perfect for brooding over Season 6
If the Game of Thrones Season 6 premiere has left you with more questions than answers, then this instrumental cover of the show's intense theme song might just be the perfect way to brood over what has happened so far. See also: The force is strong with this soulful Indian cover of the Star Wars theme This cover of the … [Link]
Mashable » Girl forces subway pervert who took upskirt shots of her to chew SD card
A girl from Nanjing, China, is being lauded online for publicly shaming a man who sneakily took upskirt shots of her while on the subway. On Thursday, the girl noticed a man trying to take photos from underneath her skirt using a camera hidden in a garment bag. Infuriated, the girl started to film the offender with her phone while … [Link]
Mashable » Bullied parrot finds new confidence with 3D-printed beak
A palm cockatoo named Huizai — Chinese for Grey Boy — has gotten a new lease on life, thanks to the wonders of technology. The parrot who lives in a Nanjing zoo in Jiangsu, China, was on the verge of losing its beak (and respect from its peers) until he was fitted with a new beak on Apr. 17. According … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2279: The Internet Cleaner!
Imagine there's no history! [Link]
Mashable » Australian teen charged with plotting alleged Anzac Day terror attack
SYDNEY — A teenager was charged with plotting a terrorist attack on an Australian veteran's day ceremony, police said Monday, the second year in a row authorities say they have thwarted an attack linked to the national holiday. The 16-year-old boy was charged with one count of planning a terrorist act after being arrested at his home in western Sydney … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' season premiere sees some characters take fate into their own hands
If Melisandre has seemed wise beyond her years on Game of Thrones, that's because we haven't had a complete picture of just how many years she's seen. In the aptly titled “The Red Woman,” Melisandre removes her ornate choker to reveal its magical hold over her, as she transforms into a woman decades, if not hundreds, of years older with … [Link]
Mashable » Kasich, Cruz join forces to block Trump
The presidential campaigns of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday they are collaborating to deprive front-runner Donald Trump the delegates needed to win the Republican nomination. SEE ALSO: Things just got a lot harder for Donald Trump. The convention could be mayhem. "Having Donald Trump at the top of the ticket in November would be … [Link]
Mashable » Artist's paintings of food are so realistic they'll make your mouth water
New Zealand-born, UK-based artist Joël Penkman combines her love of food and painting to create astoundingly realistic (and delicious looking) works of art. Mashable spoke with Penkman to learn more about the inspiration behind her food-inspired semi-photorealis~ and contemporary still-life paintings. SEE ALSO: Photographer turns old food scraps into new pieces of art After finishing her degree in Graphic Design at Canterbury University's … [Link]
Slashdot » New Heating Technology Uses Seawater and Carbon Dioxide
Kenneth Stephen writes: While some enterprises have used sea-water for cooling, others are starting to use this for heating. and thereby cut back greatly on the carbon footprint of large facilities. What makes this technique even more fascinating is that a key component of this technology is carbon dioxide — the greenhouse gas that has climate watchers so worried. An … [Link]
Mashable » Obama: Up to 250 military personnel headed to Syria
President Barack Obama will send an additional 250 military personnel to Syria to help local forces fighting the Islamic State group, increasing to 300 the number of U.S. forces battling extremists in the war-torn country, administration officials confirmed Sunday. SEE ALSO: They escaped war. They made it to Turkey. Now, refugees are going back to Syria. Obama was expected to … [Link]
Mashable » A huge secret in Zelena and Regina's past was revealed on 'Once Upon a Time'
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Underworld on this week’s Once Upon a Time. When Cora reunited with both of her daughters, Regina and Zelena, it was bound to be emotional, but a buried family secret from their childhoods changed everything for the sisters — and sent someone out of the depths of hell. SEE ALSO: 'Once Upon a … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' explores marriage (and the death of one) in the latest episode
One of my biggest complaints about this season has been that The Good Wife's storytelling has lacked some clear focus. However, the show has improved on this point as the season has gone on, and that's definitely the case in Sunday's episode. Set almost entirely in Alicia's apartment, "Party" is focused, sharp, and create hilarious, interesting and tension filled moments … [Link]
Mashable » Selina faces the worst blemish of her career in 'Veep' Season 5 premiere
The fifth season premiere of Veep marks the first episode without creator and former showrunner Armando Iannucci at the helm, but Sunday night's 30-minute spectacular showed that fan's needn't worry: Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and her aides are still the same inept, foul-mouthed characters we all know and love — and sometimes love to hate. SEE ALSO: Australian Prime Minister's slogan is … [Link]
Mashable » Two-up: Your guide to the Aussie gambling game that's legal once a year
If you happen to be in Australia on Anzac Day, don't be intimidated by the raucous noises coming from almost every pub. There's sure to be a round of two-up taking place inside. A gambling game only legally allowed to be played in public on April 25, a day of remembrance for all those who served in war, two-up is a favourite … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify says Tidal's 'Lemonade' exclusive is bad for everyone
While Beyonce's Lemonade will be available for download on iTunes tonight, it won't be available to stream anywhere but Tidal for the foreseeable future. And Spotify isn't happy about that. In a statement to Mashable on Sunday, Jonathan Prince, global head of communications and public policy at Spotify, slammed Tidal, saying long-term exclusives aren't good for anyone. SEE ALSO: 'Lemonade' downloads … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's jokes about Melisandre on 'Game of Thrones' will never get old
[Warning: This post contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 1.] She woke up like this. During Sunday's season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones, we learned what Melisandre's magic can do for an aging body. SEE ALSO: Let's talk about THAT moment from the 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 premiere The Red Priestess disrobed, removing her necklace to reveal … [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' recap: Pied Piper gets a new boss
As the smartly droll HBO comedy kicks off its third season, Silicon Valley picks up where it left off with renewed vigor: Richard Hendrix (Thomas Middleditch) has been fired as CEO of Pied Piper and offered the job of Chief Technology Officer. To say Richard is unhappy with the offer is a gross understatement. Even after Monica (Amanda Crew) explains … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' and 'Flight 462' finally crossed paths in the latest episode
If Fear the Walking Dead's intention is to make me feel like a terrible person, mission accomplished. On this week's episode, the power wars came to a climax as Team Humanity (Travis, Alicia, Madison and everyone else with a soul) learned a hard lesson: You can't be on Team Humanity and be on Team Survival, too. SEE ALSO: 'Fear the … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling and Obama dine in London, channeling their Ravenclaw selves
J.K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter, is staying plenty busy these days, but she's not too busy to squeeze in dinner with a world leader. She was one of a handful of people who were invited to join the visiting President Obama for dinner in London on Saturday. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling unveils wand designs for 'Harry Potter and … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview With Python Creator Guido Van Rossum
The online programming school Tech Rocket just published a new interview with Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python. "Looking back I don't think I ever really doubted Python, and I always had fun," he tells the site. "I had a lot of doubts about myself, but Python's ever-increasing success, and encouragement from people to whom I looked up (even … [Link]
Mashable » We taste tested convenience store food so you don't have to
Who even eats this stuff? Convenience store snacks, from microwaveable burgers to hot dogs, are hardly cheap and far from appealing, yet someone out there must be chowing down. Out of mere curiosity, I thought it'd be a smart idea to try out these possible abominations. After all, I could be missing out on a gem of a snack. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Cruz tells Trump he can't use bathroom in North Carolina 'dressed like Hillary'
As the race for the Republican presidential nomination intensifies, Ted Cruz took a shot at frontrunner Donald Trump over the controversial North Carolina bathroom bill that's sure to cause a stir. SEE ALSO: Trans bathroom activists aren't just shouting, they're waging viral war Last week, Trump came out in opposition to the bill, which erases discrimination protections for LGBT residents and … [Link]
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