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 » Child mothers share their harrowing stories in striking new photo series
Fourteen-year-old Mulenga wants to play, but she can't find the time. She's too busy being a mother. Mulenga, from Zambia, is one of 2 million girls globally who will give birth in any given year before their 15th birthdays — an estimated 5,500 births per day. It's a crisis that rarely gets attention, but a new photo project is trying … [Link]
Mashable » Shark bite victim taken to hospital with shark attached to her arm
This shark does not understand the concept of catch and release. A 23-year-old woman was brought to the hospital in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday after a 2-foot-long nurse shark bit her arm and refused to let go. SEE ALSO: Pod of whales hunts down shark in Australian waters, because nature According to the Sun Sentinel, the shark was killed … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Self-Driving Cars Clog Our Highways?
An anonymous reader writes: While self-driving cars may be safer and cheaper, the Associated Press warns they could also create massive traffic congestion. "The problem, say transportation researchers, is that people will use them too much." One auto industry expert predicts that self-driving cars will increase travel by those over 65, as well as those between 16 and 24, resulting … [Link]
Mashable » White House releases new guidelines to protect rights of transgender students
SAN FRANCISCO — From locker rooms and sex education classes to dress codes and overnight field trips, many U.S. public schools already are balancing the civil rights of transgender students with any concerns that classmates, parents and community members might have. The U.S. Department of Education is drawing on those practices to guide other schools as they work to comply … [Link]
WIRED » Inside EurekAlert, the News Hub That Shapes the Science You Read
Launched twenty years ago this week, EurekAlert has tracked, and in some ways shaped, the way science is covered in the digital era. The post Inside EurekAlert, the News Hub That Shapes the Science You Read appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Crowdfund The Theory of Everything
einar.petersen writes: Danish scientists are seeking to fund their research on the theory of everything in a rather unconventional way, namely via crowdfunding. The two researchers have launched a campaign that as of writing is 55% funded…. "Einstein spent the last 30 years of his life searching for an answer to the deepest question about the universe: does a fundamental … [Link]
Mashable » Obama gets in a few digs at Trump in commencement speech at Rutgers
President Barack Obama used his commencement speech at Rutgers University on Sunday to take a dig at Donald Trump and the Republican party. After a few local jokes and inspiring the 2016 graduates that they can effectively run this country one day, Obama changed to politics, taking multiple passes at the state of our current political situation. "The world is … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter forced to cover up on live TV because her dress was too revealing
An awkward moment ensued on KTLA on Saturday, as weather reporter Liberté Chan was asked to put on a sweater on live TV. Mid-broadcast, someone off-camera dangles a sweater in front of Chan. Confused, Chan asks, "What's going on? You want me to put this on? Why? Cause it's cold?" "We're getting a lot of emails," someone off camera responds. … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon "Invades" College Campus With Media Center
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon opened its first media center on a college campus, including couches, conference tables and TVs with game controllers, as well as a full-time Amazon staffer and a package pickup station. Since 40% of the boxes delivered to Penn are from Amazon, it will be installed in one of the dining halls, according to CNET, offering … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter forced to cover up on live TV because her dress was too revealing
An awkward moment ensued on KTLA on Saturday, as weather reporter Liberté Chan was asked to put on a sweater on live TV. Mid-broadcast, someone off-camera dangles a sweater in front of Chan. Confused, Chan asks, "What's going on? You want me to put this on? Why? Cause it's cold?" "We're getting a lot of emails," someone off camera responds. … [Link]
Slashdot » Anonymous Begins Teaching Hacktivism on IRC
Softpedia reports that "At the end of April, members of the Anonymous hacker collective announced the launch of the OnionIRC, an internet relay chat network where the group says it aims to teach people about hacking and hacktivism." [Chat logs are available through the @OnionIRC Twitter account.] Classes cover topics like open-source intelligence and how to use nmap and bash, … [Link]
Mashable » A guide to all of the new shows coming to NBC this fall
NBC's new fall schedule … looks a lot like its old falls schedule. And the network couldn't be happier about that. Despite having some real estate left open by the annual string of May cancellations, NBC is only doing minor adjustments to its fall schedule, with plans to launch much of its new shows in midseason. SEE ALSO: These are … [Link]
Mashable » Women won in every big category at the 2015 Nebula Awards
Saturday delivered a great win for diversity in entertainment as women swept every category at the 2015 Nebula Awards. The annual event celebrates the year's best literary contributions to science fiction and fantasy. SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: Here are some of the most kickass moms in literature Five of the show's six winners were women: Naomi Novik won in "Best … [Link]
Mashable » 'Captain America' is the second-biggest movie of the year
After less than three weeks in release — and only 10 days in U.S. theaters — Captain America: Civil War has the second-highest box office total in the world for 2016. It's got an estimated domestic take of $72.6 million for weekend #2, plus another $84.2 million — again, estimated — from 55 foreign markets in weekend #3. Those totals bring … [Link]
Mashable » Tourists kidnap baby bison and put it in their car because it looked cold
Animals, they’re not just like us. A father and son arrived at Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Wyoming on Monday, with a bison calf in the back of their SUV. They believed that the bison was cold and in danger, so they decided to kidnap the animal and bring it to a park ranger. SEE ALSO: Bison named 'Sparky' survives lighting … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Kills Its Game-Building Platform Spark
An anonymous reader writes:"Starting 5/13/16, 'Project Spark' will no longer be available for download on the Xbox Marketplace or Windows Store," Microsoft wrote in a blog post, adding that it will go offline for good on August 12th. They thanked fans who have "gone above and beyond supporting 'Project Spark' by uploading hundreds of thousands of creations and dreaming up … [Link]
Mashable » Kids use massive fish balloon to scare the crap out of mom
Some scare easier than others. This mother is clearly in her own zone. Fighting the effects of a large turkey dinner, she's just trying to clean the rest of the bird so she can take a load off. But no, her kids have another plan in mind, involving a massive and creepy clown fish balloon. Animated dog hides under the bed … [Link]
Mashable » A guide to all of the new shows coming to NBC this fall
NBC's new fall schedule … looks a lot like its old falls schedule. And the network couldn't be happier about that. Despite having some real estate left open by the annual string of May cancellations, NBC is only doing minor adjustments to its fall schedule, with plans to launch much of its new shows in midseason. SEE ALSO: These are … [Link]
Mashable » Women won in every big category at the 2015 Nebula Awards
Saturday delivered a great win for diversity in entertainment as women swept every category at the 2015 Nebula Awards. The annual event celebrates the year's best literary contributions to science fiction and fantasy. SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: Here are some of the most kickass moms in literature Five of the show's six winners were women: Naomi Novik won in "Best … [Link]
Mashable » 'Captain America' is the second-biggest movie of the year
After less than three weeks in release — and only 10 days in U.S. theaters — Captain America: Civil War has the second-highest box office total in the world for 2016. It's got an estimated domestic take of $72.6 million for weekend #2, plus another $84.2 million — again, estimated — from 55 foreign markets in weekend #3. Those totals bring … [Link]
Mashable » Tourists kidnap baby bison and put it in their car because it looked cold
Animals, they’re not just like us. A father and son arrived at Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Wyoming on Monday, with a bison calf in the back of their SUV. They believed that the bison was cold and in danger, so they decided to kidnap the animal and bring it to a park ranger. SEE ALSO: Bison named 'Sparky' survives lighting … [Link]
Mashable » Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one.
Shortly before Facebook held its blockbuster public offering in 2012, one of its top execs attempted to refute a nagging question about the company. No, it wasn't about whether Facebook could make money off of smaller screen devices, or continue its streak of limitless user growth. The thorny issue was whether Facebook should be considered a media company. "We actually … [Link]
Mashable » Kids use massive fish balloon to scare the crap out of mom
Some scare easier than others. This mother is clearly in her own zone. Fighting the effects of a large turkey dinner, she's just trying to clean the rest of the bird so she can take a load off. But no, her kids have another plan in mind, involving a massive and creepy clown fish balloon. 'Star Wars' meets 'Games of Thrones' … [Link]
Mashable » Animated dog hides under the bed when its bath time
Jackson the dog expresses his emotions in two ways: hiding under the bed or running around the house with glee. So, when his owner tells him it's bath time, Jackson runs under the bed in fear. Seconds later, when she asks him if he wants to go for a walk, Jackson forgets about the whole bath thing entirely and pops … [Link]
Mashable » Animated dog hides under the bed when its bath time
Jackson the dog expresses his emotions in two ways: hiding under the bed or running around the house with glee. So, when his owner tells him it's bath time, Jackson runs under the bed in fear. Seconds later, when she asks him if he wants to go for a walk, Jackson forgets about the whole bath thing entirely and pops … [Link]
Slashdot » Ethical Hackers Donate 1,000,000 Air Miles To Charity
An anonymous reader writes:Certified ethical hackers at Offensi.com identified a bug allowing remote code execution on one of United Airlines' sites, and submitted their findings to the airline's "bug bounty" program. After a fix was placed into production, their team was awarded 1,000,000 Mileage Plus air miles, which they say was accompanied by an email informing them that the IRS … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Auto-Scheduling Windows 10 Updates
Pikoro quotes this report from Tom's Hardware: Windows 10 has been with us for a little over eight months now, which means there are only about four months remaining to get a free upgrade from an older Windows operating system. As the clock counts down, Microsoft has begun to auto-schedule PCs to upgrade to Windows 10 with or without consent … [Link]
Mashable » Giggling baby thinks skateboard crash is hilarious
For reasons unknown, an evil side of our brain comes out when we see other humans falling over. As long as no one is seriously injured, watching someone eat it can be uncontrollably funny. Well, apparently for this baby, who's well into his giggling stage of life, that part of his brain is already fully developed. He recently had his … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is too Canadian for 'Black Jeopardy' on 'SNL'
This sketch really could have used a Degrassi Junior High reference. Drake poked fun at his Canadian upbringing when "Black Jeopardy" returned to Saturday Night Live on May 14. The Toronto native slipped into the guise of "Jared," whose saccharine cheer and Jaromir Jagr fandom proved too much for host Kenan Thompson. "Look, no good rap comes from Canada, okay?" Students create a … [Link]
Mashable » 7 state-of-the-art gadgets that'll help keep your house clean
In this age of connected kitchens and smart houses, a future of self-cleaning baths and washing machines that fold laundry for you is probably not too far off. One can dream. SEE ALSO: 11 clever toys to make STEM fun for your kids While we wait for this self-fulfilling prophecy to come to fruition, these nifty gadgets can go a … [Link]
Mashable » 6 initial ways you can be a better ally to undocumented immigrants
Undocumented immigrants face many obstacles — and to overcome them, they need strong allies. As of 2014, an estimated total of 42.4 million immigrants live in the United States, 11.4 million of whom are undocumented. Language barriers, access to health care, education, finding employment and securing housing are only a few of the many issues most immigrants face, all in addition to widespread … [Link]
Mashable » Old hockey photos reveal layout work before Photoshop
Duncan 'Mickey' MacKay, Vancouver Millionaires rover.Image: Vancouver Public LibraryThese photos from the Vancouver Public Library record players from the Vancouver Millionaires and Vancouver Nats, two now-defunct professional hockey teams.Many of the photos have been partially painted over, apparently in an attempt to isolate or cut out the individual players for placement in the layout of a poster or book — a delicate … [Link]
Mashable » Drake hosts a special 'American Ninja Warrior' for 'SNL'
Completing an American Ninja Warrior course takes more than just determination. It requires skill. Endurance. Physical perfection. Texas native Jeff (Bobby Moynihan) possesses exactly none of those qualities, but he and his neighbors survived a tornado that tore their town apart. Is that enough? Nope. Not even close. But Jeff's puts in a good effort while Drake — as co-host Akbar … [Link]
Mashable » Giggling baby thinks skateboard crash is hilarious
For reasons unknown, an evil side of our brain comes out when we see other humans falling over. As long as no one is seriously injured, watching someone eat it can be uncontrollably funny. Well, apparently for this baby, who's well into his giggling stage of life, that part of his brain is already fully developed. He recently had his … [Link]
Mashable » Drake hosts a special 'American Ninja Warrior' for 'SNL'
Completing an American Ninja Warrior course takes more than just determination. It requires skill. Endurance. Physical perfection. Texas native Jeff (Bobby Moynihan) possesses exactly none of those qualities, but he and his neighbors survived a tornado that tore their town apart. Is that enough? Nope. Not even close. But Jeff's puts in a good effort while Drake — as co-host Akbar … [Link]
Slashdot » 890 College Students Sue Google Over Email Scanning
An anonymous reader quotes this report from Bay Area Newsgroup: Legal action against Google by four UC Berkeley students has ballooned into two lawsuits by 890 U.S. college students and alumni alleging the firm harvested their data for commercial gain without their consent…making the same claim: that Google's Apps for Education, which provided them with official university email accounts to … [Link]
Mashable » Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one.
Shortly before Facebook held its blockbuster public offering in 2012, one of its top execs attempted to refute a nagging question about the company. No, it wasn't about whether Facebook could make money off of smaller screen devices, or continue its streak of limitless user growth. The thorny issue was whether Facebook should be considered a media company. "We actually … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: GhostCodes, Boom, 'Spinny Phone' and more
With Instagram redesigning their logo and Google launching a new keyboard app on iOS, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Why Instagram's new icon and black and white design suck Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to help you find … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: GhostCodes, Boom, 'Spinny Phone' and more
With Instagram redesigning their logo and Google launching a new keyboard app on iOS, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Why Instagram's new icon and black and white design suck Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to help you find … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is too Canadian for 'Black Jeopardy' on 'SNL'
This sketch really could have used a Degrassi Junior High reference. Drake poked fun at his Canadian upbringing when "Black Jeopardy" returned to Saturday Night Live on May 14. The Toronto native slipped into the guise of "Jared," whose saccharine cheer and Jaromir Jagr fandom proved too much for host Kenan Thompson. "Look, no good rap comes from Canada, okay?" 'Star Wars' meets … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Confronts World Copyright Committee
The EFF debated delegates on WIPO's Standing Committee on Copyright this week, joking the whole week could be summarized as "proposals for a broadcasting treaty continue to edge forward, while rich countries remain at loggerheads with users and poorer countries about copyright exceptions for education and libraries." An anonymous reader writes: The EFF continued to push for more rights for … [Link]
Mashable » 7 state-of-the-art gadgets that'll help keep your house clean
In this age of connected kitchens and smart houses, a future of self-cleaning baths and washing machines that fold laundry for you is probably not too far off. One can dream. SEE ALSO: 11 clever toys to make STEM fun for your kids While we wait for this self-fulfilling prophecy to come to fruition, these nifty gadgets can go a … [Link]
Mashable » 6 initial ways you can be a better ally to undocumented immigrants
Undocumented immigrants face many obstacles — and to overcome them, they need strong allies. As of 2014, an estimated total of 42.4 million immigrants live in the United States, 11.4 million of whom are undocumented. Language barriers, access to health care, education, finding employment and securing housing are only a few of the many issues most immigrants face, all in addition to widespread … [Link]
WIRED » Bots Unite to Automate the Presidential Election
Donald Trump understands minority communities. Just ask Pepe Luis Lopez. He's one of Trump's 7 million Twitter followers. One problem: he's not a person. The post Bots Unite to Automate the Presidential Election appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Outlander Recap: How The Hell Do These People Stay Together?
Yes, relationships are hard—but they don't need to be THIS hard. The post Outlander Recap: How The Hell Do These People Stay Together? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Everything We Know About How the FBI Hacks People
When it comes to hacking, US law enforcement agents are as much the perpetrators as the ones chasing the criminal perps. The post Everything We Know About How the FBI Hacks People appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: We’re All Just So Tired of Horrible People
The Internet was pretty much done with bullies and racists this week. Oh, and alleged sexual abusers. Humanity 1, Horrible People 0! The post While You Were Offline: We’re All Just So Tired of Horrible People appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Attacker Compromises Pornhub, Sells Shell Access for $1,000, Says Columnist
An anonymous reader writes: Four days after launching a bug bounty program, Pornhub is said to be compromised. The person responsible used a vulnerability in the user profile script that handles images (not ImageMagick) and is selling shell access on one of their servers for $1,000 USD. This is the second major website the hacker has shelled. Prior to Pornhub, … [Link]
Mashable » Old hockey photos reveal layout work before Photoshop
Duncan 'Mickey' MacKay, Vancouver Millionaires rover.Image: Vancouver Public LibraryThese photos from the Vancouver Public Library record players from the Vancouver Millionaires and Vancouver Nats, two now-defunct professional hockey teams.Many of the photos have been partially painted over, apparently in an attempt to isolate or cut out the individual players for placement in the layout of a poster or book — a delicate … [Link]
Mashable » Just do it: The DIYers building a new golden age for zines
LONDON — “Here’s a pen, and some paper, and a typewriter, now start your zine.” These were the instructions given to readers on the back cover of Counter Intelligence, a catalogue of self-published print creations from 1995. More than two decades on, Hamja Ahsan, curator of DIY Cultures — a fair celebrating the spirit of “doing it yourself" — is giving people … [Link]
Mashable » Drake started beef with just about everyone on SNL
Drake's beef with Meek Mill may be far behind him, but he started a few more during his return to Saturday Night Live on Saturday. In one of the night's standout sketches, Drake reworked his scathing diss track "Back to Back" for members of the SNL cast after they did, well, some pretty forgivable things. SEE ALSO: Drake impersonates Rihanna, … [Link]
Mashable » Red Hot Chili Peppers cancels show after Anthony Kiedis reportedly hospitalized
The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled their headlining show at KROQ's Weenie Roast in Los Angeles on Saturday after frontman Anthony Kiedis was hospitalized, according to reports. The radio station announced on Twitter that the band was forced to cancel "due to illness," and according to Billboard, Kiedis was rushed to the hospital due to "extreme stomach pain." SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » The 50 Millimeter Lens Is The Only One You Need
The canvas is set, and it’s our job to make a picture appear within it. The post The 50 Millimeter Lens Is The Only One You Need appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Just do it: The DIYers building a new golden age for zines
LONDON — “Here’s a pen, and some paper, and a typewriter, now start your zine.” These were the instructions given to readers on the back cover of Counter Intelligence, a catalogue of self-published print creations from 1995. More than two decades on, Hamja Ahsan, curator of DIY Cultures — a fair celebrating the spirit of “doing it yourself" — is giving people … [Link]
Mashable » Unhappy Australians consider an #AusExit after Eurovision loss
If you're wondering how Australia is taking its narrow loss at Eurovision, the answer is not well. An emotional populace has decided Dami Im was robbed. The singer came within a whisper of winning the singing contest for Australia, but was beaten at the last minute by a politically-charged performance from the Ukraine's Jamala. The country is now considering dramatic action. … [Link]
Mashable » 6-year-old cancer survivor gives adorable speech at dad's wedding
Six-year-old Leah Still stole America's heart as she publicly battled stage four Neuroblastoma cancer with her father, Houston Texans player Devon Still, by her side. Nearly two years since the diagnosis she is now cancer-free, and on Friday, she gave a precious speech at her dad's New York City wedding. SEE ALSO: Feel-good NFL news alert: Devon Still says daughter Leah beat … [Link]
Mashable » Students create a drone that can perch on the ceiling like a spider
In case drones weren't insect-like enough, students at Stanford have created one that can stick to walls and ceilings like a spider. To perch on a vertical surface, the quadcopter drone flies gently into a wall and using a tail, pitches up on its side. Two groups of opposed microspines, or rough patches, then pull in opposite directions to grip … [Link]
Mashable » 'Take it off! This is America': Man pleads guilty after yanking off woman's hijab
Shortly before landing on a flight from Chicago to Albuquerque, a Muslim woman was approached by a man she did not know. He had taken issue with her hijab, and saying something along the lines of "Take it off! This is America!" he proceeded to rip the headscarf off, leaving her head exposed. Gill Parker Payne, 37, of North Carolina has … [Link]
Mashable » Earth just recorded its warmest April on record, and it wasn't even close
April was the warmest such month on record for the globe, and yet again, we saw a near-record large margin compared to average, according to NASA data released Saturday. The record all but assures that 2016 will set another milestone for the warmest calendar year in NASA's database, regardless of whether the rest of this year sees comparatively cooler global … [Link]
Mashable » Unlucky woman's GPS led her straight into a lake
Technology doesn't always love you back. A woman in Tobermory, Ontario drove down a boat ramp and into Lake Huron last Thursday thanks to faulty directions from her GPS. SEE ALSO: Man tracks down lost iPad with technology and balloons According to the Canadian Press, the woman (who did not want to be identified for understandable reasons) was attempting to … [Link]
Mashable » Reigning champ performs impressive hoverboard dance at Eurovision final
Hey there, hoverboards. We haven't seen you in awhile. Last year's Eurovision champ, Måns Zelmerlöw of Sweden, performed "Fire in the Rain" and "Heroes" during this weekend's Grand Final — with an impressively technical hoverboard routine. Cheers to an explosion-free performance. Are diamonds really forever? The hydraulic press says otherwise Man turns 8 years of daily selfies into stunning timelapse video … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine wins Eurovision with powerful performance targeting Russia
With a political performance pointed squarely at Russia, Ukraine has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest. It was a nail biter to the end, with a country outside of Europe in the lead for much of the vote counting. While the juries overwhelmingly backed Australia, it was the audience vote that brought gold home for Ukraine Saturday. Ukraine's Jamala sang … [Link]
Mashable » Man turns 8 years of daily selfies into stunning timelapse video
For eight and a half years, Hugo Cornellier has taken a selfie every day. He's then aligned and re-touched every single one to create stunning timelapse videos, letting viewers watch him grow up in minutes at a time. His last installment was in August 2014, when he was 19 years old. Now, he's back with another video, adding an additional … [Link]
Mashable » Obama and Macklemore collab on a dope track — about drug addiction
It's 2007, and the iPhone has just debuted when someone from the future tells you that in just a few years a black U.S. president will sit next to a successful white rapper in the White House to talk about social issues Back then, you might have thought that person was describing a movie script rather than the real near … [Link]
Mashable » Boy makes puppy watch Youtube tutorials in lieu of obedience school
Inventive four-year-old Lincoln is training his Saint Bernard by making the puppy watch training videos on YouTube. But it's not because Lincoln's addicted to his iPad: He is allergic to pollen. SEE ALSO: Tiny puppy rescued from baseball stadium now has important job as 'bat dog' Lincoln's parents gave him the puppy after he was diagnosed with a severe pollen … [Link]
Mashable » Police chief gives himself ticket after watchdog citizen points out parking error
Where would we be without vigilante parking inspectors? The police department in Groveland, Florida issues parking tickets to cars blocking the sidewalk — even if they're blocking it from their own driveway. But Groveland resident David Bires noticed that police chief Melvin Tennyson had committed this vehicular faux pas, and posted photos of the offending park job to Facebook earlier … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg speaks on husband's death in powerful commencement speech
Just over a year after the death of her husband, SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, Facebook's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, opened up and gave the public more insight into her family's struggle after the death of her partner In remarks delivered to the class of 2016 at the University of California at Berkeley on Saturday, Sandberg elaborated on how she's coped with … [Link]
Mashable » Vanessa Hudgens gets $1,000 fine for carving heart into rock wall
How not to immortalize your love: Carve you and your partner's names into an ancient red rock wall then post it on Instagram. Though it may seem romantic and give you some sort of thrill, it might also cost you big if you're Vanessa Hudgens. SEE ALSO: Vanessa Hudgens could go to jail for allegedly carving a heart into Sedona's red rock The queen … [Link]
Mashable » 'Veep' star leads Marvel 'Civil War' comedy re-enactment
What if the sniveling but well meaning White House assistant on Veep were transformed into the weird-goatee-sporting-but-still-bad~ Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man? If you've ever wondered, Funny or Die just granted your wish by casting Tony Hale (Gary Walsh in Veep) in a hilarious 13-minute skit called Captain America: Civil War Re-enactors. The video offers a documentary style peek into … [Link]
Mashable » Drake started beef with just about everyone on SNL
Drake's beef with Meek Mill may be far behind him, but he started a few more during his return to Saturday Night Live on Saturday. In one of the night's standout sketches, Drake reworked his scathing diss track "Back to Back" for members of the SNL cast after they did, well, some pretty forgivable things. SEE ALSO: Drake impersonates Rihanna, … [Link]
Slashdot » Hidden FBI Microphones Exposed In California
An anonymous reader writes: "Federal agents are planting microphones to secretly record conversations," reports CBS Local, noting that for 10 months starting in 2010, FBI agents hid microphones inside light fixtures, and also at a bus stop outside the Oakland Courthouse, to record conversations without a warrant. "They put microphones under rocks, they put microphones in trees, they plant microphones … [Link]
Mashable » Red Hot Chili Peppers cancels show after Anthony Kiedis reportedly hospitalized
The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled their headlining show at KROQ's Weenie Roast in Los Angeles on Saturday after frontman Anthony Kiedis was hospitalized, according to reports. The radio station announced on Twitter that the band was forced to cancel "due to illness," and according to Billboard, Kiedis was rushed to the hospital due to "extreme stomach pain." SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Drake impersonates Rihanna, sings 'More Than a Meme' on SNL
In addition to performing hits "One Dance" and "Hype" from his new album Views, Drake debuted a new, totally unofficial yet very on-brand track on Saturday Night Live: "More than a Meme." The Toronto rapper and one-man meme machine used his introduction to tell the world he sees all those memes, and every once in a while, it kind of hurts. SEE ALSO: Reigning … [Link]
Mashable » Drake impersonates Rihanna, sings 'More Than a Meme' on SNL
In addition to performing hits "One Dance" and "Hype" from his new album Views, Drake debuted a new, totally unofficial yet very on-brand track on Saturday Night Live: "More than a Meme." The Toronto rapper and one-man meme machine used his introduction to tell the world he sees all those memes, and every once in a while, it kind of hurts. SEE ALSO: Reigning … [Link]
Mashable » Unhappy Australians consider an #AusExit after Eurovision loss
If you're wondering how Australia is taking its narrow loss at Eurovision, the answer is not well. An emotional populace has decided Dami Im was robbed. The singer came within a whisper of winning the singing contest for Australia, but was beaten at the last minute by a politically-charged performance from the Ukraine's Jamala. The country is now considering dramatic action. … [Link]
Mashable » 6-year-old cancer survivor gives adorable speech at dad's wedding
Six-year-old Leah Still stole America's heart as she publicly battled stage four Neuroblastoma cancer with her father, Houston Texans player Devon Still, by her side. Nearly two years since the diagnosis she is now cancer-free, and on Friday, she gave a precious speech at her dad's New York City wedding. SEE ALSO: Feel-good NFL news alert: Devon Still says daughter Leah beat … [Link]
Mashable » Students create a drone that can perch on the ceiling like a spider
In case drones weren't insect-like enough, students at Stanford have created one that can stick to walls and ceilings like a spider. To perch on a vertical surface, the quadcopter drone flies gently into a wall and using a tail, pitches up on its side. Two groups of opposed microspines, or rough patches, then pull in opposite directions to grip … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon and Microsoft Directors Charged in Prostitution Sting
An anonymous reader writes: A director from Microsoft and a former Amazon director have been charged with promoting prostitution after an investigation into Seattle-area sex trafficking, according to a local news report. Investigators say the director of worldwide health for Microsoft submitted over 70 reviews of prostitutes that he had allegedly hired since April 2012, according to the report, while … [Link]
Mashable » 'Take it off! This is America': Man pleads guilty after yanking off woman's hijab
Shortly before landing on a flight from Chicago to Albuquerque, a Muslim woman was approached by a man she did not know. He had taken issue with her hijab, and saying something along the lines of "Take it off! This is America!" he proceeded to rip the headscarf off, leaving her head exposed. Gill Parker Payne, 37, of North Carolina has … [Link]
Mashable » Earth just recorded its warmest April on record, and it wasn't even close
April was the warmest such month on record for the globe, and yet again, we saw a near-record large margin compared to average, according to NASA data released Saturday. The record all but assures that 2016 will set another milestone for the warmest calendar year in NASA's database, regardless of whether the rest of this year sees comparatively cooler global … [Link]
Mashable » Unlucky woman's GPS led her straight into a lake
Technology doesn't always love you back. A woman in Tobermory, Ontario drove down a boat ramp and into Lake Huron last Thursday thanks to faulty directions from her GPS. SEE ALSO: Man tracks down lost iPad with technology and balloons According to the Canadian Press, the woman (who did not want to be identified for understandable reasons) was attempting to … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle V. Google Being Decided By Clueless Judge and Jury
theodp writes: The problem with Oracle v. Google," explains Motherboard's Sarah Jeong, "is that everyone actually affected by the case knows what an API is, but the whole affair is being decided by people who don't, from the normals in the jury box to the normals at the Supreme Court." Which has Google's witnesses "really, really worried that the jury … [Link]
Mashable » Reigning champ performs impressive hoverboard dance at Eurovision final
Hey there, hoverboards. We haven't seen you in awhile. Last year's Eurovision champ, Måns Zelmerlöw of Sweden, performed "Fire in the Rain" and "Heroes" during this weekend's Grand Final — with an impressively technical hoverboard routine. Cheers to an explosion-free performance. Animated dog hides under the bed when its bath time Man turns 8 years of daily selfies into stunning timelapse … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine wins Eurovision with powerful performance targeting Russia
With a political performance pointed squarely at Russia, Ukraine has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest. It was a nail biter to the end, with a country outside of Europe in the lead for much of the vote counting. While the juries overwhelmingly backed Australia, it was the audience vote that brought gold home for Ukraine Saturday. Ukraine's Jamala sang … [Link]
Mashable » Man turns 8 years of daily selfies into stunning timelapse video
For eight and a half years, Hugo Cornellier has taken a selfie every day. He's then aligned and re-touched every single one to create stunning timelapse videos, letting viewers watch him grow up in minutes at a time. His last installment was in August 2014, when he was 19 years old. Now, he's back with another video, adding an additional … [Link]
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