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 » The internet takes a page from Melania Trump and blames Billy Bush for everything
People on Twitter don't like the look of that Billy Bush, always running around with his celebrity friends and causing trouble — and now, with Melania Trump's help, he's being blamed for everything. Why, just around a decade ago, he convinced an impressionable Donald Trump to admit to terrible acts of sexual misconduct. At least, that's how Melania portrayed the situation … [Link]
Slashdot » Ethiopia's State of Emergency Makes Posting To Facebook a Crime
Due to anti-government protests occurring in the country, Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency that, among other things, makes it a crime to post updates on Facebook about the current status of the country. "The military command will take action on those watching and posting on these social media outlets," Siraj Fegessa, Ethiopia's minister of defense, said on state … [Link]
Mashable » Google Flights will now help you avoid sudden price increases
Seemingly random price changes can be one of the most frustrating parts of booking a flight. Now, Google is making it easier to know when prices will change so you can get a better deal on airfare. The company is updating its airline search tool with new features that predict fare changes and notify you about price changes for flights you're … [Link]
Mashable » Billy Bush officially out at 'Today' after Trump tape scandal
Billy Bush is officially exiting NBC's Today. His departure is effective immediately, according to a memo sent from NBC News senior vice president Noah Oppenheim to staffers on Monday. "Billy Bush will be leaving the Today show’s 9 a.m. hour, effective today. While he was a new member of the Today team, he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader … [Link]
Slashdot » Tomorrow's Wars Will Be Livestreamed
Something unique and (in some way) unprecedented happened earlier today. The start of the invasion of Mosul, a city held by ISIS in Iraq, was live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and thousands of people around the world watched it. There were several streams that got popular, but one shared by Kurdish outlet Rudaw was getting the most traction — it … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rick and Morty' co-creator is making an esports sitcom with the Game Grumps
What do you get when combine a co-creator of Rick and Morty with some of the most popular video game streamers on YouTube? An esports sitcom. Dan Harmon — creator of Community and Rick and Morty — is teaming up with YouTubers Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson and Dan Avidan — the Game Grumps — to create a YouTube Red show. A sitcom … [Link]
Mashable » About 200 people walk out on Amy Schumer after she trashes Trump
While hundreds did walk out on Schumer, the Amalie Arena in Tampa has a capacity of roughly 20,000 people Read more…More about Mashable Video, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Amy Schumer, and Real Time Video [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Steal Credit Card Data From Visitors of US Senate GOP Committee Website
pdclarry writes: While all of the recent news has been about hacking the Democratic National Committee, apparently the Republicans have also been hacked over many months (since March 2016). This was not about politics, however; it was to steal credit card numbers. Brian Krebs reports: "a report this past week out of The Netherlands suggests Russian hackers have for the … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's email headache just turned back into a migraine
Hillary Clinton's email headaches are far from over. The FBI's latest email dump Monday has Republicans up in arms — again — because of an FBI document that seems to show a senior state department official attempting to haggle with an FBI employee to downgrade an email marked as classified. An unnamed FBI classification specialist reported Patrick Kennedy, undersecretary for management … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Brings Firebase Cloud Messaging to More of the Web
Google today said it is expanding Web support for Firebase Cloud Messaging beyond Chrome to other Web browsers, including Firefox and Opera. The move, enabled by a new JavaScript library, will allow developers to send push notifcations from their apps to end-user devices via the browser. [Link]
Mashable » New video reveals clouds forming above volcanoes on Mars
New ultraviolet images beamed from Mars by NASA's MAVEN spacecraft show huge swaths of clouds forming above the red planet in incredible new detail. The imagery also reveals a never-before-observed glow on the planet's nightside. These new discoveries are helping scientists understand the intricacies of how the planet's thin atmosphere functions. SEE ALSO: Read 5 Haikus That Will Be Sent … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix is giving up on a major country
Netflix is big, but investors expect it to be huge. A big part of that growth is overseas expansion, and that included China — which could soon rival the U.S. market. Now, Netflix is walking back expectations about its expansion into the world's second-largest economy. The company announced on Monday as part of its third-quarter earnings report that it is no … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rogue One' character posters: Heroes, villains and everyone in between
With Dec. 16 coming in too fast, it's time to familiarize yourself with the ensemble of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Disney and Lucasfilm have unveiled eight character posters as visual aids. The posters feature the film's heroine (Felicity Jones), its villain (Ben Mendelsohn) and everyone in between as they gaze upon plans for the Death Star. Check out the … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Do We Need To Plan For a Future Without Jobs And Should We Resort To Universal Basic Income?
Andy Stern (former president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which today represents close to 2 million workers in the United States and Canada) has spent his career organizing workers. He has a warning for all of us: our jobs are really, really doomed. Stern adds that one of the only way outs of this is a universal basic … [Link]
Mashable » Beats By Dre gets Nicki Minaj and other A-list stars to push its new wireless headphones
Apple assembled a veritable laundry list of celebrities to push a new line of wireless headphones from its Beats by Dre brand. SEE ALSO: Twitter says James Corden's ad for Apple falls short The company's latest ad features stars from across the worlds of sports, music and movies lip-synching and dancing along to a remixed rendition of the surprisingly catchy "No … [Link]
Popular Science » Nanotech Wafer Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Ethanol
Science Technique to create alcohol from thin air has applications in renewable energy A new technique allows carbon dioxide and water to be combined to make alcohol, and it may have unexpected uses for renewable energy sources. [Link]
Mashable » It's illegal to intimidate voters, in case you were wondering
At least some of Donald Trump's supporters seem to be heeding his calls to monitor voting come election day in November, and the methods he and his supporters describe could easily cross into illegality. Trump called for his fans to "go around and look and watch other polling places" at an Aug. 12 rally in Pennsylvania. At a separate affair, he … [Link]
Slashdot » WikiLeaks: Ecuador Cut Off Assange's Internet Access
Following a report from WikiLeaks claiming that its co-founder's internet service was intentionally cut off by a state actor, the anti-secrecy organization released a statement confirming the state actor was Ecuador. WikiLeaks tweeted: "We can confirm Ecuador cut off Assange's internet access Saturday, 5pm GMT, shortly after publication of Clinton's Goldman Sachs speechs." BBC reports: There was no way to … [Link]
Popular Science » What Caused This Baffling Epidemic Of Hallucinations?
Health Just in time for Halloween, a tale of pathogens and madness What could cause five unrelated people, who'd spent less than a few minutes or hours together in total, to break into a rash of hallucinatory episodes after coming into… [Link]
Mashable » Good news for Trump: Journalists throw cash at Clinton
Donald Trump has made "the media" into a scapegoat for what has been a brutal stretch of his campaign. As it turns out, he might not be entirely crazy. To hear Trump tell it, the journalists behind a recent slew of stories in which women have come forward with allegations of Trump's sexual misconduct are all part of a widespread conspiracy. … [Link]
Mashable » Your iPhone's fingerprint sensor might soon unlock your car
Your iPhone can already act as your wallet, camera and flashlight, but it may eventually replace one more everyday object: your car keys. Buried in a report from Bloomberg about Apple scaling back its plans to build a self-driving car was this nugget: "Apple executives had imagined an electric car that could recognize its driver by fingerprint and autonomously navigate with … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Announces 10nm SoC In Mass-Production
An anonymous reader quotes a report from AnandTech: Today Samsung announced mass production of a SoC built on its third-generation 10nm "10LPE" manufacturing node. It was only this January that Samsung announced mass production of its 14LPP process that ended up being used in the Exynos 8890 and the Snapdragon 820 powering up a large amount of flagship devices this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Here’s why putting tomatoes in the fridge makes them tasteless
Changes in gene activity affect the flavour of chilled tomatoes, a new insight that could help us create more cold-proof varieties [Link]
Mashable » Shepard Smith discusses his sexuality while defending Roger Ailes
For years, Gawker and Fox News fans wondered out loud whether anchor Shepard Smith was gay. In a new interview with The Huffington Post, the anchor seemingly confirmed the rumors, without ever using the word "gay." Smith told HuffPo that former Fox News chairman Roger Ailes never used homophobic slurs against him or forced him to remain in the closet. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Bob Dylan doesn't give a damn about your Nobel Prize
Bob Dylan is far too cool to care about winning a prize. On Thursday, Dylan was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition," but he doesn't really seem to give a damn. It seems as though the beloved singer and songwriter didn't think twice about winning the award, as … [Link]
Mashable » Apple doesn't need to build a car to get what it really wants
Project Titan, the not-so-secret name of Apple's not-so-secret initiative to build a car (probably), is reportedly bleeding staff and shifting focus. Hundreds have left the team in recent months, according to an article published on Bloomberg.com Monday. The report also claims Apple may pivot from constructing an actual car and instead develop self-driving software. Such a move would allow the company … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Is It So Hard To Get Rid Of Garlic Breath?
Health Short answer: It's volatile You can tell your partner ate a garlicky meal a full day after the fact, even though he swears he brushed his teeth—twice. [Link]
Popular Science » Mad About Climate Denial
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A cartoonist and a climate scientist teamed up on a new book. In their new book, The Madhouse Effect, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann and Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles dive into the science and politics of global… [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' is adding a competitive Heroic Brawl for better loot hauls
Hearthstone is getting a brand new Brawl mode with much better rewards — but the stakes are much higher. Heroic Brawl is coming to Hearthstone soon, taking the place of Tavern Brawl for one week only. It's a more competitive Brawl that forces players to lock in a single deck from their existing cards and battle other Heroic Brawlers until they … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple and Other Tech Companies Have Registered Their IP in Jamaica, Tonga, and Elsewhere For Years
Apple's product launches are notoriously secretive, but the Cupertino, California tech giant is sure to do one thing ahead of a big reveal: file trademark paperwork in Jamaica. From a Quartz report: It did this for Siri, the Apple Watch, macOS, and dozens of its major products months before the equivalent paperwork was lodged in the United States. Likewise, Google, … [Link]
Mashable » According to Little Mix's new track, Zayn isn't as good at sex as he thinks he is
Zayn Malik does not exit gracefully. The former One Direction member with the voice of an angel caused drama when he left the band and ending his engagement to Little Mix's Perrie Edwards didn't go so smoothly either. With a new track and Little Mix's book, Our World, coming out, the British singer is absolutely spilling the tea. SEE ALSO: Zayn … [Link]
Mashable » Priyanka Chopra apologizes after 'refugee' shirt prompts Twitter backlash
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has issued an apology in response to heavy backlash after she appeared on a magazine cover wearing a shirt many found offensive. SEE ALSO: Stolen childhood: Why one Syrian refugee boy is at work instead of school The Quantico star appears on the cover of the latest edition of Conde Nast Traveller India wearing a shirt that … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to spend Halloween night in Dracula's castle
Airbnb is hosting a contest to spend Halloween night in the infamous Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania. Winners will sleep in coffins just like the fictional vampire Dracula does in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Horror, Romania, Transylvania, and Airbnb [Link]
Mashable » What the hell is going on in Russia?
While much of the attention on Russia lately has been over its backing of airstrikes in Syria, particularly in the city of Aleppo, there are several other strange things afoot in Putin's empire. SEE ALSO: Russia Today claims UK bank accounts have been 'frozen' There's been no shortage of mysterious activity in Russia over the past few weeks, not to mention … [Link]
Mashable » You no longer have to order cheesesteaks in English
When you hit up Geno's Steaks in Philadelphia, one thing your cheesesteak won't come with is the restaurant's controversial sign proclaiming, “This is AMERICA. When ordering please ‘speak English." The sign has been removed, reports NBC. SEE ALSO: 'Merica-themed restaurant allows you stuff your face with patriotism topped with cheese The sign was hung by founder Joey Vento in 2005 and resulted … [Link]
Mashable » Don't call it 'Oldchella': Desert Trip proved that rock gods never fade away
INDIO, Calif. — Listening to Neil Young's caterwauling guitar solos, or Sir Paul McCartney belting out the hits — or at Desert Trip, the two of them together — you might well forget what year it is. It's not just this generation's music that has endured long enough to outshine the music of those who might dismissively call this inaugural gathering … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Says It May Be Unable To Regulate Comcast, Google, and Verizon
The Federal Trade Commission is worried that it may no longer be able to regulate companies such as Comcast, Google, and Verizon unless a recent court ruling is overturned, ArsTechnica reports. From the article: The FTC on Thursday petitioned the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals for a rehearing in a case involving AT&T's throttling of unlimited data plans. A … [Link]
Mashable » If you refrigerate your tomatoes, you're doing it wrong
Many consumers already know that tomatoes picked fresh off the vine pack far more flavor than the bright red orbs chilling at the grocery store. But scientists didn’t fully understand why putting tomatoes in the fridge could reduce some of their rich flavor. Now researchers at the University of Florida say they found the answer by studying the tomatoes’ genes. … [Link]
Mashable » Is Michael dead? Get your first clue in exclusive 'Jane the Virgin' clip.
It has been one long summer for Jane the Virgin fans. The second season finale last spring ended on the honeymoon from hell, with Michael getting shot in the hallway of a hotel right after he married Jane and right before they were — finally — going to have sex. SEE ALSO: Get ready for 'Jane the Virgin' with this Season … [Link]
Mashable » New Zealand police officers dance to improve relationship with community
New Zealand's police department definitely has the moves and they are not afraid to use them. They want to show who they are behind the uniform, what their interests and hobbies are, so that they can earn the trust of their community. It's all part of a campaign called 'Beyond the Blue,' which aims to draw people and police closer to … [Link]
Mashable » It's Monday and you deserve this sexy Harry Potter boudoir shoot
If you've ever wished Harry Potter fan fiction came with photos, you're in luck. Using the magic of good lighting, low-rise boxers and a fake scar, photographer Sarah Hester captured a sexy boudoir (a.k.a. dudeoir) photoshoot of the gorgeous model Zachary Howell styled as Harry Potter. And we. are. into. it. SEE ALSO: The 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel announcement just marked the … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it's actually like to play 'Overwatch'
Never has a cartoon so perfectly nailed the real-life virtual experience of playing Overwatch as Wronchi Animation did in this cartoon short, Welcome to Hanamura. If you've spent any meaningful amount of time playing Overwatch, most of what you see here should resonate. And if you haven't, you'll probably watch it and say: "This game is super dumb." Overwatch's monumental … [Link]
Mashable » Bear hugs are never ending for this lucky man
Jim Kowalczik and his wife, Susan, own an animal rehabilitation center in New York that works with injured or unwanted animals. Their main priority is integrating them back into the wild once they are ready. However, some bears will likely not make it on their own in the wild because they're too used to captive life. Kowalczik's best bear friend is … [Link]
Popular Science » Ad-Carrying Drones Hover Over Mexican Highways
Aviation Could it happen here? An Uber advertising campaign in Mexico City flew drones over traffic. [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen has a budget friendly birthday gift idea: Nudes
We can't all be rich and famous, but nudity is free! So Chrissy Teigen kindly reminded us that you don't have to spend money to wish your pals a happy birthday with an Instagram for her friend, Marisa Martins. They're called birthday suits for a reason! (Okay, so for a different reason, but whatever.) SEE ALSO: Why Chrissy Teigen made her … [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Today: NatWest To Close Russian Channel's UK Bank Accounts
According to the editor-in-chief of state-run broadcaster Russia Today (RT), NatWest bank froze its account. Margarita Simonyan said, "They've closed our accounts in Britain. All our accounts. 'The decision is not subject to review.' Praise be to freedom of speech!" The Guardian adds: Russia has angrily accused Britain of trampling on freedom of speech after NatWest said it was closing … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert will go uncensored on election night with a live Showtime special
Stephen Colbert may not be legally permitted to trot out his beloved conservative alter-ego, "Stephen Colbert," following his exit from The Colbert Report (although we're a big fan of his identical twin cousin, "Stephen Colbert") — but thankfully that hasn't curtailed the host's political commentary this election season. Colbert has remained a vital voice of reason as the host of CBS' … [Link]
Mashable » If the Phillie Phanatic went to jury duty, so can you
It’s Monday morning in Philadelphia and you have jury duty. Things could be worse, but they've definitely been better. Luckily, there's one tried and true Philly way to make an experience better (besides Bud Light or cheesesteaks): bring out the Phillie Phanatic. SEE ALSO: Uber and Lyft are technically illegal in Philadelphia as of today In order to celebrate "Juror Appreciation … [Link]
Mashable » Duracell stages another epic Star Wars battle in early holiday commercial
Laser fire breaks out in a children's hospital as a valiant group of young rebel fighters attempt to break through stormtrooper ranks to deliver a toy R2-D2 to a sick child. Following up on the success of a similar intergalactic effort last year, Duracell is once again teaming with the creative forces behind Star Wars to bring a galaxy far, far … [Link]
Mashable » Now four members of One Direction have solo deals
Dust off your super original "different directions" jokes, because Liam Payne will be releasing solo music soon. Payne has signed to Republic Records in North America, according to Billboard. This means that all the 1D boys except Louis Tomlinson have solo deals, but Tomlinson's a little busy right now. SEE ALSO: Zayn Malik is totally psyched he can sing about sex … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Whales’ dung is the real reason we need to stop hunting them
Growing evidence that whales boost fish numbers and play a crucial environmental role will take centre stage at a major whaling summit taking place this week [Link]
Mashable » Apple squashes more bugs with iOS 10.0.3, but just for iPhone 7 users
If you have an iPhone 7, you should download the latest version of iOS now. Apple just released an iOS update for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices, which fixes a bug that apparently caused some users to "temporarily lose cellular connectivity." SEE ALSO: Despite early troubles, everyone is updating to iOS 10 This is the second iOS 10 update that … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Police Begins Deployment of 22,000 Police Body Cameras
An anonymous reader writes: London's Metropolitan Police Service has begun a roll-out of 22,000 Body Worn Video (BWV) cameras to officers over the city's 32 boroughs after ten years of country-wide trials. The device, which records video only when the officer decides, has a 130-degree field of view and a 30-second buffer which permits police to begin recording even after … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'sexy' Halloween costumes that offend the animal kingdom
The working formula for Halloween costume retailers the world over is as follows: pick a noun and find a way to make it sexy. The question of which nouns doesn't seem to phase mass-market costume designers. If it exists in the world, there's a way to make it work. Want to dress as an invasive species this year? Sexy goldfish is … [Link]
Mashable » Busker app brings shopping to live video streaming
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are all luring video creators with product enhancements and big budgets — as well as by touting their massive scale and influence. Just last week, Facebook released Apple TV and Chromecast support for live video. Twitter opened up Periscope to cameras other than smartphones. Google bought FameBit to offer more brand sponsorships. SEE ALSO: Periscope introduces Producer … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu renews 'Difficult People' for third season
LOS ANGELES — Hulu has picked up Difficult People for a third season. The show, executive produced by Amy Poehler, follows struggling comedian Billy Epstein (Billy Eichner) and his friend Julie (played by show creator and writer Julie Klausner) in New York City. SEE ALSO: 'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda to appear in Hulu's 'Difficult People' The second season of the show, … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 7 subjected to bizarre rubber torture for your amusement
At last, we know what happens when you completely drown an iPhone 7 in liquid rubber. TechRax, the YouTube channel behind a number of bizarre tech stunts, released a new video Saturday demonstrating the process for all. Nearly 5 million people have tuned in so far to see if the iPhone would still be standing by the end. Spoiler: It's … [Link]
Mashable » Golden Tate celebrated his first touchdown of 2016 by dancing with the Lions cheerleaders
Six games into the season, Golden Tate finally has a reason to dance. The Detroit Lions wide receiver hadn't found the endzone all season. That was until Sunday, when Tate recorded a 23-yard touchdown to tie the Rams in the fourth quarter. Naturally, after such a long, personal scoring drought, Tate felt the need to celebrate. SEE ALSO: Ruth Bader Ginsburg … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube Red greenlights series from Doug Liman, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
LOS ANGELES — Development executive Susanne Daniels said Monday that the goal of YouTube Red is to be "uniquely YouTube." But that doesn't mean the platform is sticking to its in-house talent roster. During the same presentation at the MIPCOM conference, Daniels unveiled new originals from Hollywood big shots Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and director Doug Liman. "People have asked me … [Link]
Mashable » Auntie Kylie lets North West try on her lip kits
When your aunt is Kylie Jenner, you never have to worry about getting your hands on new lip kit shades. And it was only a matter of time before burgeoning fashionista and contour queen North West got a hold of the highly coveted cosmetics. North and her BFF Ryan tried on different shades while at a birthday party on Sunday, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Journalists Face Jail Time After Reporting on North Dakota Pipeline Protest
Investigative reporter and co-founder of Democracy Now!, Amy Goodman, is now facing riot charges in the state of North Dakota after her report on a Native American-led pipeline protest there went viral on Facebook. From a TechCrunch report:Democracy Now! issued a statement about the new charges against Goodman late Saturday. Goodman's story, posted to Facebook on September 4th, has been … [Link]
Mashable » Check out Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon in teaser for killer HBO comedy
What do you get when you mix the soapy shenanigans of Desperate Housewives with an Oscar-caliber cast? The answer is HBO's upcoming limited series, Big Little Lies, directed by Dallas Buyers Club helmer Jean-Marc Vallée and penned by David E. Kelley. The dark comedy — which is based on the book by Liane Moriarty — stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon … [Link]
Mashable » A very sleepy Kathy Bates stayed up all night because you monsters wouldn't stop tweeting her
Kathy Bates is very tired, what don't you monsters understand about that? The American Horror Story star and occasional tweeter had a spontaneous Q&A on Twitter last night. Apparently, it ate into her bed time in a big way. SEE ALSO: 9 TV crossovers we'd love to see At approximately 1:24 a.m. ET, Bates tweeted out a goodbye to fans who'd … [Link]
Mashable » Feast your eyes on this 'Rogue One' trailer supercut
Is. It. December. Yet?? A fan-made supercut of all the Rogue One trailers thus far sets up the movie's stakes in spectacular fashion. SEE ALSO: The 'Rogue One' trailer has the internet in a fandom frenzy Though it doesn't center on any Star Wars characters we know (besides a known glimpse of that one guy) Rogue One's Jyn Erso (Felicity … [Link]
Mashable » The perfect laptop for the high-powered executive in all of us
We live in a constant state of busyness. The connected global economy has created an "always-on" attitude in the workforce, resulting in more opportunity for savvy business minds, and increased demand for technology that can keep up with executive lifestyle, wherever that lifestyle takes them. The fact of the matter is, there's too much on the line to gamble … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Lochte confuses Canadian Thanksgiving with a Jewish holiday
Ryan Lochte, Olympic swimmer and American heartthrob turned liar turned dancer, has once again provided us an answer for the question, "What would Ryan Lochte do?" In an interview with New York Magazine, Lochte mistook the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur for Canadian Thanksgiving. SEE ALSO: Protesters shut down Ryan Lochte's 'Dancing With the Stars' debut During the interview, Lochte's publicist informs … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Security Agencies Unlawfully Collected Data For 17 Years, Court Rules
British security agencies have secretly and unlawfully collected massive volumes of confidential personal data, including financial information, on citizens for more than a decade, top judges have ruled. The Guardian adds:The investigatory powers tribunal, which is the only court that hears complaints against MI5, MI6 and GCHQ, said the security services operated secret regimes to collect vast amounts of personal … [Link]
Mashable » Omran has not died in Aleppo strikes, but many other Syrian children have
Reports in Syria that 5-year-old Omran Daqneesh had died in overnight strikes in eastern Aleppo have turned out to be false. SEE ALSO: Boy dangles from roof in 'Don't Shoot' shirt following Aleppo airstrike The Syrian Civil Defense and Aleppo Media Center (AMC) debunked the rumour saying the child was not identified among last night's victims. Omran became the symbol of … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to shake up your life, inspired by people who have done it
Living your best life doesn’t always mean traveling a linear path. Sometimes you need to shake things up along the way, throw the plan out the window and go in search of what truly makes you happy. What does it mean to find your fit — to discover a sense of purpose and chase down the dreams that mean the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Eggs made from skin cells in lab could herald end of infertility
Fertile eggs have been created from mouse skin cells for the first time, raising the prospect of new fertility treatments and babies with two genetic fathers [Link]
Mashable » Check out Logan Paul tackle challenges in an exclusive trailer for his new series
LOS ANGELES — Logan Paul is best known for his Vines and YouTube vlogs. But now the digital influencer — who recently starred in YouTube Red's The Thinning — is taking on a few new challenges for a new show. Titled Logan Paul Vs., the series follows the 21-year-old as he takes on potential life-threatening challenges and stunts. It will debut … [Link]
Mashable » In a shock to no one, September was warmest such month on record
The planet's hot streak is crawling to a temporary end, but it's not over quite yet. September was the hottest such month on record, according to NASA, coming in at 0.91 degrees Celsius, or 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit, above average. This marks nearly a year straight of record heat, according to NASA, with 11 of the past 12 months ranking as the … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's AI Can Now Learn From Its Own Memory Independently
The DeepMind artificial intelligence (AI) being developed by Google's parent company, Alphabet, can now intelligently build on what's already inside its memory, the system's programmers have announced. An anonymous reader writes: Their new hybrid system — called a Differential Neural Computer (DNC) — pairs a neural network with the vast data storage of conventional computers, and the AI is smart … [Link]
Popular Science » Climate Change Gave The Male Of This Species A Giant Appendage
Environment Warmer water and increased carbon dioxide fuel a population boom Scientists at the University of Adelaide have found that warmer waters and increased carbon dioxide, hallmarks of climate change, can have a positive effect on one… [Link]
Slashdot » Assange Internet Link Cut By State Actor, Claims Wikileaks
An anonymous reader shares a report by RussianToday: WikiLeaks has activated "contingency plans" after its co-founder's internet service was intentionally cut off by a state actor, the media organization said in a tweet. The internet is one of the few, if not only, available ways for Julian Assange, who has been locked up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' alum Rachel Dratch perfectly shuts down Trump's claims about media election rigging
The jig is up, Dratch. Glad you came clean. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Rachel Dratch admitted via tweet to rigging the 2000 election while she was on the show. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump blasts 'hit job' on 'SNL' and Twitter happily responds My favorite moments on SNL:1)Cracking up in Debbie downer disney 2)Hot tub lovers 3)Rigging 2000 … [Link]
Mashable » Here's every single time Tom Cruise ran in a movie
Think of your favorite Tom Cruise movie. Was he running in it? Almost certainly. In the past, if you wanted to see Tom Cruise run, you'd have to pop in your favorite DVD and watch until he took off. Luckily, someone compiled all of the running scenes into one video, so now we can just watch this. We'll answer the … [Link]
Mashable » Greenland calls on Denmark to clean up toxic waste buried in melting ice sheet
A vast pit of toxic waste buried in the Greenland ice sheet is threatening indigenous peoples' rights to a clean and safe environment, Greenlandic officials claim. The decades-old waste is part of a long-simmering dispute between Denmark, Greenland and the United States over Cold War-era military bases established around the country (some of which are still operating). The waste buried at … [Link]
Mashable » Fox Sports Photoshopped one football player's head onto another's body for no reason
Because finding photos of NFL athletes who regularly appear on TV is apparently very difficult, Fox Sports found an inexplicable corner-cutting technique. The network seems to have Photoshopped Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford's head onto injured Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's body…for no decipherable reason. SEE ALSO: The best action and adventure sports photography of 2016 There's no doubt that Fox Sports, which … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this dude play the cutest set of tiny drums
Though artist Ricky Syers is known mainly for puppeteering, his drum skills (and his tiny homemade drum set) are next level. Who knew such teeny drums could produce such big sound? John Oliver politely tears third party candidates apart on 'Last Week Tonight' Donald Trump's 'Access Hollywood' video makes an appearance on 'Family Guy' Boy’s tauntaun costume is any 'Star Wars' fan's Halloween … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver politely tears third party candidates apart on 'Last Week Tonight'
It's easy to shrug off a third party candidate — but it takes a master to fully take one down. No one is more qualified than the job than comedian John Oliver. In a segment on Last Week Tonight last night, Oliver took down Jill Stein and Gary Johnson not by simply discarding third parties, but by holding the candidates … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is now worth less than its Chinese clone
China’s Weibo, started in 2009 as a Twitter clone, is suddenly worth more than Twitter itself. Weibo’s market cap now stands at US$11.35 billion, while Twitter is at US$11.34 billion. It’s a remarkably quick rise for the Chinese social network, which IPO’d in early 2014 at a valuation of US$3.4 billion. On that same day, Twitter was pegged at US$26.8 billion. … [Link]
Slashdot » London Insists on English Requirement For Private Hire Drivers
An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report: London's transport bosses said on Monday that all drivers of private hire vehicles must speak, listen to, read and write English to a set level, intensifying a battle with taxi app Uber which says the expected standard is too high. Earlier this year, the capital's transport authority said it would introduce the measure … [Link]
Mashable » 16 brilliant innovations tackling poverty around the world
Getting to the root of poverty means solving various issues along the way, and inventors are up for the challenge. Poverty isn't just inadequate access to income — it manifests in a lack of access to health services, education and vital goods. It can also lead to societal instability, allowing sexism, ableism, classism and racism to flourish. And every day, innovators … [Link]
Mashable » 20 cat Halloween costumes for the rare cats who want to wear them
Your cat will probably not wear a Halloween costume. Let's be honest, humans. But you'll want to be prepared just in case. Here are 20 of the finest, most feline-friendly ensembles we could find. Again, your cat will probably hate all of them. Happy Meow-lloween. 1Pizza slice Amazon, $15.80Image: amazon2Princess Leia Amazon, $7.77Image: amazon3Lion Amazon, $15.95Image: amazon4Dinosaur Amazon, $15.89Image: amazon5Sailor Amazon, … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's trying to make the S7 and S7 Edge more like the Note7
With all major U.S. airlines banning the Samsung Galaxy Note7 and many global airlines following suit, Samsung fans really need some good news, and thankfully there is some. Samsung has pushed out an over-the-air (OTA) update that brings some of the Note7's features to the S7 and S7 Edge. SEE ALSO: 5 awesome Android phones to replace your Galaxy Note7 Android … [Link]
Popular Science » Gliding Algorithm Lets Drones Surf The Winds For Hours
Aviation No fuel needed A new software, known as ALOFT for Autonomous Locator of Thermals, lets drones surf the winds for hours without using any fuel. [Link]
Mashable » Rockstar drives 'Red Dead Redemption' fans wild with new image
If there were any doubts about Rockstar Games' new blood-red logo hinting at a return to the Red Dead Redemption universe, banish them now. The Grand Theft Auto developer followed up its Sunday surprise on Monday morning with a new image share. This one features seven gun-toting figures in silhouette, framed against a golden sunset underneath a blood-red sky. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » DIY 'Stranger Things' lights are here just in time for Halloween
While doing a Stranger Things Halloween costume might not be the most original thing (although it'll still be a good idea), having a wall of Christmas lights where you can spell out messages certainly is. And thankfully, someone built one and explained it to help us out with how to create one of these spooky walls of our own. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » AMC renews 'The Walking Dead' for Season 8
As Negan once said: "Eeny meeny miny more." AMC President Charlie Collier echoed that exact wording but with a much sunnier sentiment today when the network renewed The Walking Dead for an eighth season. SEE ALSO: Robert Kirkman wants more cliffhangers on 'The Walking Dead,' not less “What a joy to partner with Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple and some of the … [Link]
Mashable » Does porn rule Google's free Wi-Fi at Indian railway stations? No one knows
Google may have hoped that its free Wi-Fi at railway stations in India will help more people come online but it seems that many users are not putting the free internet access to good use. A report from IANS news agency went viral in India today, which claimed that majority of search results at one of the biggest railway stations where … [Link]
Slashdot » More Unblocking Companies Give Up Their Fight Against Netflix
Earlier this year, Netflix announced it was going to block the VPN services that were circumventing the streaming service's geoblocking technology, and it seems in the months since many of the top VPN players have given up on finding ways to workaround Netflix's block tech. From a report on TechSpot (condensed): Australian company uFlix discovered that some of its users … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Connect IQ Brings the Stryd Training App to Garmin Devices
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Mashable » Boy's tauntaun costume is any 'Star Wars' fan's Halloween goals
Do you think this costume smells better than a real tauntaun? A very young Luke Skywalker and his Tauntaun look so realistic that you'll start to wonder when his house is going to transform into Hoth. Let's hope none of this kid's classmates dress up as a wampa. Clowns hand out roses in the streets of NYC in a refreshing twist … [Link]
Popular Science » Coal Byproducts Are A Great Source Of Rare Earth Elements
Environment The vital ingredients for your next smartphone could come from energy waste Civilization as we know it wouldn’t exist without rare earth elements. [Link]
Mashable » Clowns hand out roses in the streets of NYC in a refreshing twist
Can these clowns surprise unsuspecting New Yorkers with a dose of love? I decided to take on the challenge with a few friends from the office in Rideable, our new video series. In case you missed it, watch last week’s episode where I built a hoverboard chair for under $50.https://youtu.be/bvzNlUF96f0 Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more upcoming episodes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ban for gases that saved the ozone layer but now warm the planet
Nations have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chemicals that helped protect the ozone layer but are potent greenhouses gases [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' attempts 'Bake Off' parody, fails in epic fashion
If there's one thing Saturday Night Live shouldn't mess with, it's the Great British Bake OffNonetheless, SNL's ill-advised comedians decided to come for the beloved British baking show. And, they failed miserably"From the only town that voted unanimously for the Brexit, Brielle and Paisley," announced Aidy Bryant masquerading as presenter Mel Giedroyc. Emily Blunt formed part of the Brexit-voting Bake … [Link]
Mashable » Russia Today claims UK bank accounts have been 'frozen'
Kremlin-run Russia Today (RT) has claimed that that UK bank NatWest has frozen all of its accounts in the country. SEE ALSO: These are the dictators who throw opponents in jail — or worse Margarita Simonyan, RT's editor-in-chief, tweeted: "They've closed our accounts in Britain. All our accounts. 'The decision is not subject to review.' Praise be to freedom of speech!" … [Link]
Mashable » The battle for Mosul is being live streamed on Facebook
As Iraqi and Kurdish forces launch a military operation to retake the city of Mosul from the so-called Islamic State (Isis), broadcasters are streaming the battle live on Facebook. SEE ALSO: Young former politician labelled a 'wanker' after visiting ISIS frontline The operation, announced by Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi on state TV, aims to free Iraq's second largest city and … [Link]
Mashable » Neville Longbottom meets Eleven in glorious crashing of fandom realities
LONDON — Harry Potter's greatest puberty success story has apparently met cult television's latest hero. Actor Matthew Lewis — aka Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series — shared an Instagram post featuring Millie Bobby Brown, the Stranger Things actress who plays Eleven. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter' Actors: Then and Now And if that information wasn't mind-boggling enough, check … [Link]
Mashable » An NHS patient is live-tweeting what it's like living with cancer
LONDON — The UK's National Health Service has launched a new initiative to show the personal stories behind the huge organisation. The initiative — which began Monday to coincide with the launch of the NHS' official Twitter account — will see a different NHS patient or member of staff become curator each week over a three-month period. Cancer patient Richard Orchard … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's 'Access Hollywood' video makes an appearance on 'Family Guy'
Family Guy used the 2005 "hot mic" recording in which Donald Trump brags about sexual assault for a gag on Sunday night. In a time-bending cutaway, Peter Griffin joins Trump on his Access Hollywood bus as the two engage in "locker room talk" about furniture shopping, breath mints and — of course — sexual assault. The infamous video's actual audio … [Link]
Slashdot » More Performers Are Demanding Audiences Lock Up Their Phones
More performers — and other venues — are discovering a new anti-piracy technology called Yondr — including comedian Dave Chappelle. Slashdot reader HughPickens.com quotes the New York Times: Fans are required to place their cellphones into Yondr's form-fitting lockable pouch when entering the show, and a disk mechanism unlocks it on the way out. Fans keep the pouch with them, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ExoMars spacecraft splits in two to explore Mars surface and air
It’s crunch time for the ExoMars mission, as its orbiter and lander spring into action ahead of Wednesday’s landing [Link]
Mashable » The boat unoffcially known as Boaty McBoatface is officially under construction
LONDON — Democracy is a powerful thing, and the UK is considered one of the world's foremost champions of this sacred concept. That being said, it's not terribly surprising that when asked to use their hallowed rights to select a name for a £200 million ($243.3 million) polar research vessel, the British public chose Boaty McBoatface. SEE ALSO: Zoo asks public … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Older women have babies with fewer birth defects after IVF
An analysis of 300,000 births in Australia has found that older women who conceive via IVF or ICSI are less likely to have children with abnormalities [Link]
New Scientist – News » China launches two astronauts to stay on its new space station
The Shenzhou 11 mission launched from the edge of the Gobi Desert in northern China today – and the astronauts will dock with the Tiangong-2 space station in two days [Link]
Mashable » Wine lovers rejoice, this 24 hour red wine fountain is free
LONDON — Wine is one of life's great joys. But, getting your hands on a decent glass without paying the earth isn't that easy. Well, one vineyard in Italy has just answered our prayers by setting up a red wine fountain for pilgrims and wine lovers to enjoy for free. SEE ALSO: Say hello to Hello Kitty wine At the Dora … [Link]
Mashable » Moto Z, the modular smartphone, goes on sale in India tonight
If regular smartphones aren't cutting it for you, then you could take a look at the Moto Z and Moto Z Play moldular smartphones that are going on sale in India today. SEE ALSO: Motorola's Moto Z and Z Force are modular phones done right Motorola’s Moto Z and Moto Z Play smartphones, first unveiled in the country earlier this month, … [Link]
Mashable » People believe Pamela Anderson poisoned Julian Assange with vegan food
Julian Assange is at the centre of some online conspiracy theories, all because of Pamela Anderson and a vegan meal. Yup, you read it right. SEE ALSO: Julian Assange's internet's down and everyone on Twitter has a theory It all started with Anderson's surprise visit to the WikiLeaks founder, who is still living in the London's Ecuador Embassy to avoid extradition … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Node.js for Embedded Systems – $12.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Node.js for Embedded Systems" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-18 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Watch this legendary granny rock out to an AC/DC cover band
LONDON — A rousing rendition of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" seemed to resonate strongly with one passerby in particular at a cover band performance in Paisley, Scotland. An elderly woman bust out some truly incredible moves in response to the Badboys' jam, and the band shared a video to their Facebook page that has since gone viral. SEE ALSO: Badass Irish … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk pushes back product announcement, says it needs more refinement
An "unexpected" Tesla "product unveiling," announced by the company CEO Elon Musk earlier this month, has been unexpectedly moved to Wednesday, Musk has tweeted. Moving the Tesla announcement to Wednesday. Needs a few more days of refinement. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 16, 2016 Musk, who sometimes elaborates on his tweets further in the tweet replies, stayed silent this time, though … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note7 ban spreads to more airlines
More airlines are now banning Samsung's Galaxy Note7 from flights after government-backed bans in the U.S. and Canada. SEE ALSO: Australia's major airlines announce ban on Samsung Galaxy Note7 Carriers in Australia, Asia and Europe have announced bans that prohibit passengers from bringing the device on flights over fears that they could catch fire. Air Berlin banned the phones with immediate … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happens when the iPhone 7's home button dies
The new home button on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has divided opinion. Apple has replaced the traditional, clicky button with one that doesn't actually move. Instead, a haptic engine, which Apple calls the Taptic Engine, responds to touches with subtle vibrations, giving the experience of movement. Some social media users are complaining about the new Home button's weirdness. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Islands to lose fresh water as rising seas sink them from within
As sea levels rise, islands can lose ground not only on their coasts, but also inland as lakes spring up – and cause drinking water to evaporate [Link]
Mashable » Get low-key drunk on hidden cask wine at work with 'The Goon Suit'
Further fuelling stereotypes that all journalists are raging alcoholics, Australian newspaper The Herald Sun has given viral content a red-hot go by making this video — a mock-vertisment for "The Goon Suit." Rather than referring to professional security guards who punch people that try to touch their clients, "goon" loosely translates to "cheap wine that comes in a box," in … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Showcases Twitch With a Massive Free Videogame
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: "Amazon.com's first big-budget video game is like street basketball, except played in a mythological world where athletes are armed," reports the Los Angeles Times, adding "Wait, Amazon makes video games?" Indeed. Two weeks ago Amazon Game Studios held their first live "unboxing event", and PlayBreakaway.com is now accepting sign-ups for alpha playtesting of their new … [Link]
Mashable » Julian Assange's internet's down and everyone on Twitter has a theory
Sound the cyberwar cannons. It has begun. On Monday afternoon the WikiLeaks Twitter account sent out an urgent tweet to the masses: "Julian Assange's internet link has been intentionally severed by a state party. We have activated the appropriate contingency plans." The Australian founder of the activist website, known for releasing leaked and classified documents, was apparently having a connectivity issue. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's Nike+ Watch variant to go on sale in India the same day as the US
India will be getting the Apple Watch Nike+ at the same time as the US and UK. SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Series 2 review: Less silly, more usable India wasn't among the first wave of countries to get Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It wasn't even among the first places to get the Apple Watch Series 2. But for … [Link]
Mashable » See a jet boat joy ride cut short to rescue a drowning wallaby
You know it's not a regular day at work when you happen across a drowning wallaby in middle of the ocean. That's what happened to Gold Coast Jet Boat operator Jamie Earley on Friday. Earley was on an afternoon trip with customers when he noticed something he'd never before seen in his 10 years in the 'biz. Earley told The … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: Baby elephant rushes to rescue 'drowning' human friend
Not all heroes wear capes, but some do have trunks. Staff from the Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand have captured a heartwarming display of the bond between human and animal. A young elephant rushed to save volunteer Darrick Thomson from some swift-moving river rapids, according to YouTube uploaders Elephant News. The young elephant Kham Lha is seen charging into the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Home abortions are safe – we should let women do it themselves
The abortion pill is so safe and easy to use we should let women take it at home, says Clare Wilson [Link]
Mashable » Australia to teach about 'male privilege' to help curb gender violence
Ready to smash the patriarchy, mate? Well, say goodbye to gender inequality and g'day to enlightened schoolchildren, because Australia's kids are learning about privilege. A new A$21.8 million ($16.5 million) education program has been trialled in Victoria, and will now be rolled out in the state's public schools over the next two years. It aims to encourage "respectful relationships" among … [Link]
Mashable » 'Westworld' episode 3 shot down a major fan theory
The timelines in Westworld are often unclear. How long do guests stay in the park? How often are the hosts reset? How many times has Teddy been shot, or Dolores been assaulted, or Maeve recited her speech about the voice in her head? It’s never clear — by design, of course. That’s part of the show’s mystique. One major fan theory … [Link]
Mashable » German officials ask Tesla to stop using 'Autopilot' in its marketing
Next to convincing many to ditch their gas guzzling cars in favor of electric power, a new challenge from Tesla has arisen in Germany that has to do with the company's most talked about feature: Autopilot. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk teases 'unexpected' new Tesla product Officials from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) have requested that Tesla stop using the term … [Link]
Mashable » Teen smashes 'X Factor' audition, with notoriously difficult song choice
You'd be forgiven if, after watching reality television in Australia, you filled your ears/eyes with sand and switched over again. But 15-year-old Singaporean-born Natalie Ong is here to restore your faith in TV talent competitions, if only for a few minutes. Appearing on The X Factor, Ong chose to perform Christina Aguilera's "The Voice Within." A dangerous choice to sing … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Russian Hackers Phished The DNC And Clinton Campaign Using Fake Gmail Forms
Citing a report from SecureWorks, BuzzFeed is reporting that Russian hackers "used emails disguised to look as Gmail security updates to hack into the computers of the Democratic National Committee and members of Hillary Clinton's top campaign staff": The emails were sent to 108 members of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign and 20 people clicked on them, at least … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politicians are in trouble for using WhatsApp. Here's why.
With a known love for the disappearing message app Wickr, Australian politicians are also keen on the Facebook-owned WhatsApp. At Parliament House in Canberra Monday, Alastair MacGibbon, the prime minister's special adviser on cyber security, confirmed he had used the app to communicate with the prime minister and other colleagues, as did Attorney General George Brandis. Cyber security experts have raised … [Link]
Mashable » Koala called Wolverine is obsessed with receiving tummy scratches
It’s not just dogs who love a good scratch on the belly, you knowKoalas can also be quite partial to it, when it comes from a close friend. One koala in particular seems fond of tummy rubs, and that koala is the adorably-named Wolverine. He recently got the rub-down of a lifetime from his mate Mandie Lee, a photographer who works … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is greeting some international users with the weather. But in Fahrenheit.
In its quest to be the front page of the internet (sorry Google), Facebook is testing a weather forecast for some users in Australia on desktop browsers. A message greets people on login, advising them to "stay dry today in Sydney" thanks to a forecast of rain, for example. The weather alert does not currently seem to appear for all Australian … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Simpsons' celebrates 600th episode with virtual reality short
Not everyone is convinced that virtual reality is the future, but at least one beloved institution, The Simpsons, has hopped onto the VR train. SEE ALSO: 'Mr. Robot' to debut VR short film on iOS, Oculus, HTC Vive In celebration of the series' 600th episode, the show decided to offer its opening couch scene in VR using Google Cardboard, and the … [Link]
Slashdot » China Just Launched Two Astronauts Into Orbit
An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes the BBC: China has launched two men into orbit in a project designed to develop its ability to explore space. The astronauts took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China at 23:30 GMT on Sunday [7:30 p.m. EST]. The plan is for them to dock with and then spend 30 days on … [Link]
Mashable » Boy meets pony he bought with 3 years worth of lemonade stand cash
Need some budgeting inspo? Meet Sabastain Lucas, the 7-year-old Australian boy who saved up money he made from his lemonade stand by buy a pony. Speaking with ABC Brisbane Lucas said he sold homemade lemonade out the front of his family home for A$0.20 ($0.15) a cup over the course of about three years. The young equine enthusiast would often … [Link]
Mashable » Boy dangles from roof in 'Don't Shoot' shirt following Aleppo airstrike
A disturbing video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday shows a young boy hanging by his legs from a roof in Aleppo, Syria, following an airstrike that killed 30 according to Aleppo Media Centre (AMC). Wearing a t-shirt that reads "Don’t Shoot," the boy, who ABC has identified as 16-year-old "Marouf," was caught by his legs on the edge of the roof … [Link]
Mashable » China launches manned mission to experimental space station
China launched a pair of astronauts into space on Monday on a mission to dock with an experimental space station and remain aboard for 30 days in preparation for the assembly of a full facility six years from now. SEE ALSO: China's 'lost control' of its Tiangong-1 space station and it's set to plummet to Earth The Shenzhou 11 mission took … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Williams' unique bicycle collection goes on auction block for charity
It’s been two years since the passing of acting great Robin Williams but his legacy continues to live on, this time thanks to an auction of the actor's beloved bicycle collection. SEE ALSO: Robin Williams' widow pens touching essay about his final year In total, 87 bicycles from Williams' collection are being auctioned off. Proceeds will be donated to two charities … [Link]
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