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Lawmakers promise to complete rescue package for Puerto Rico

June 29, 2016

Separately, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew lobbied Democrats to back the package in a last-minute bid to secure the votes and help the US territory with its crippling $70 billion debt. Schumer also said he wants to amend the bill. Another prominent member of the Senate Democratic caucus to take exception to the initiative is Sen.

Convicted congressman clinging to job amid calls for resignation

June 24, 2016

He was the first incumbent Democrat to fall in a primary this election cycle, losing to state Rep. Dwight Evans, who is expected to coast to victory in November. "He took bribes, committed fraud and even stole money from his own campaigns". "I am honored to have had the privilege to serve". "As a result of my work in Congress tens of thousands of families throughout the Philadelphia region now live in affordable revitalized housing; major investments have been in the city's infrastructure; ...

How To Turn Off And Stop Live Notifications On Facebook

June 22, 2016

Is it a bit too late to join the live video party, especially since videos are not commonly watched on the platform? The trend may be best exemplified by Facebook emphasizing video in news feeds via an algorithm adjustment a year ago, followed by the launch of its Facebook Live feature.

Kepler K2-33b, Youngest Exoplanet Found Yet, Shows How Planets Form

June 22, 2016

The cloud of gas and dust that swirls around new stars, called the "protoplanetary disk", is much cooler and more rich with material out there, making it a good place for big new planets to form. K2-33b's significance is its youth. Like the other planet, K2-33b is very hot. Such a close orbit is a surprise to scientists, who theorize that " hot Jupiters ", gas giants in tight orbits around their stars, from further out and subsequently migrate to a closer orbit.

IOC Says Russian, Kenyan Athletes Must Be Individually Approved For Olympics

June 22, 2016

What is the problem? Borzakovsky, a former Olympic 800-meter champion, added that if he were still competing, he would refuse the IAAF's offer of neutral status and that pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva planned to do the same if she receives an offer.

Twitter allows users to share 140-second videos

June 22, 2016

Social networks are absolutely in love with video, so much so that a Facebook executive said earlier in June that the platform will be "probably all video" within the next five years. Twitter noted that certain premium publishers will still be able to post videos up to 10 minutes long. The application will offer creators a feasible way to monitor engagement, and will offer new analytics on their tweets' performance.

Activists say 8 Syrians killed trying to cross into Turkey

June 21, 2016

Turkish border guards shot and killed at least 11 Syrian civilians Sunday as they attempted to enter Turkey illegally, three Syrian antigovernment monitoring groups said, underscoring how hard it has become to flee the war-torn country. Turkish border guards on Sunday shot dead 11 Syrian civilians for trying to cross the border into Turkey, escaping the mounting violence in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, activists and eyewitnesses reported.

NASA presents new electric plane

June 21, 2016

The steps taken by NASA will not translate into all-electric cross-country jetliners. Though the technology couldn't now scale up to replace the engines in full-size passenger airliners, the space agency believes it could prove a major breakthrough for smaller general aviation and commuter crafts.

A Rare 'strawberry moon' Will Light Up the Sky Tonight

June 21, 2016

June's full moon is nicknamed the Strawberry Moon , because according to the Farmer's Almanac , Algonquin First Nations knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It is called the June solstice or the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The summer solstice has been a significant event representing renewal, fertility and harvest for many cultures, according to The Independent .

Childish Gambino's Uses Mystery App To Announce His Tour

June 21, 2016

Childish Gambino's last album was 2013's Because the Internet. If you've been paying attention to Donald Glover's virtually lifeless social media channels, you'll have noticed that last week the creative powerhouse sent out one lone tweet - a link to his new app PHAROS Earth .

New Chinese Supercomputer Replaces Tianhe-2 as World's Fastest System

June 21, 2016

However, computer scientist Jack Dongarra from the University of Tennessee said that the USA won't have a supercomputer that would be able to beat the current champion until 2018. Intriguingly, perhaps, 93 systems in the ranking use co-processors, down from 104 in the last rankings six months ago. The new Chinese supercomputer, dubbed the Sunway TaihuLight , was in the first slot on the Top500 list of supercomputers Monday.

American, Briton, Russian depart from space station

June 20, 2016

The Multipurpose Precision Maintenance Tool was designed by a student from the University of Alabama as part of the Future Engineers Space Tool Challenge and was printed aboard the ISS . The 3D printer , which is more accurately called an Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF) was built by a company called Made In Space . Werkheiser, NASA's project manager for the ISS 3D printer, said "If a printer is critical for explorers, it must be capable of replicating its own parts, so that it can ...

Reusable unmanned rocket makes 4th successful Texas flight

June 20, 2016

To do so, it is equipped with different rockets and a group of parachutes that would ease its way back to the ground. Blue Origin is using launches like these to test out their New Shepard system before using it to bring humans into space.

Apple will finally let you delete those annoying built-in apps

June 20, 2016

Apple is known for having this clean looking white design but it looks like they might be changing things around this year. Some of the stock apps, however, will remain as mandatory apps that users will not be able to delete. In addition to those key changes, CarPlay iOS 10 will improve their voice assistant with the promotion over Skype-like VoIP apps, getting Apple Music update, and Playlists arrangement in Library section.

LG X Power, X Style, X Mach, and X Max Smartphones Launched

June 19, 2016

LG has pulled the wraps off a new range of X series smartphones and all of the devices are aiming directly at the middle of the smartphone market. The X mach also boasts a Quad HD (2560x1440) display and 1.8GHz processor. We'll hopefully learn more about the four new handsets when pricing and availability are announced soon. The X Mach will come with a QHD IPS display and a 1.8GHz processor.

Standard Life notes India JV deal talks, says no certainty on deal

June 19, 2016

Max Financial Services , with a market value of about $2 billion, rose as much as 20 percent in Friday trading, the most since Max Group restructured into three companies in January. Parekh hoped the agents of Max Life would continue and bring in business for the merged entity. As you would recall, HDFC Life was the first private life insurer to launch operations in FY 2001 and has since grown steadily over the years.

Game Consoles Get 4K & VR Ready

June 18, 2016

All games released for Project Scorpio will, however, still be compatible with Xbox One and the new Xbox One S: there will be no Project Scorpio exclusives. I'm trying to be transparent with people about where we are in the design of Project Scorpio and what it was designed for. While they have comparable specs, Sony's PlayStation 4 is slightly more powerful than the current version of the Xbox One .

Rolls-Royce: the 103EX is a stunning vision of the future

June 18, 2016

In introducing the auto, Rolls-Royce referred to it as "her", and with good reason. Strong hints are made towards such a vehicle being used in a next-generation auto sharing programme, with on-demand delivery and extensive digital personalisation making it a more attractive proposition.

Apple barred from selling iPhones 6 in Beijing

June 18, 2016

Apple suffered another legal setback in China where officials in Beijing slapped the company with a patent violation on some iPhone models, ruling in favour of a small local rival. As a result, Apple was ordered to stop selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in Beijing . However, Apple is not standing down and will be fighting this freakish change ( via Patently Apple ).

Sheriff: Charges unlikely after 2-year-old killed by gator

June 17, 2016

Lane's body was found within the immediate area of where he was last seen, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said . An autopsy has been planned. Two-year-old Lane Graves was visiting Orlando from Elkhorn, Nebraska. Sheriff Demings said Florida is quite known for alligators in water bodies and hence there were "No Swimming" signs at the lagoon. " Disney has a wildlife management system that is in place and they have worked diligently to ensure that their guests are not unduly ...

Democrats get US Senate to consider gun control measures

June 17, 2016

His overtures to the gay community and policy proposals on gun control in recent days have unnerved and confused his fans and critics. The real estate mogul said he will be meeting with the National Rifle Association (NRA) "about not allowing people on the terrorist watch list, or the no fly list , to buy guns".

Google introduces Springboard, a search tool for enterprises

June 16, 2016

It's domain of providing assistance doesn't end at the search part; recommendations are also given to users throughout the day to make things even sweeter. Company admins that run Google Apps for Work can sign up online to join. The updates make it easier for enterprise workers to build pages that let them aggregate and distribute content across the enterprise without having to worry about optimizing the content for different screen formats first.

Tesla will soon sell EVs at a Nordstrom store in LA

June 16, 2016

Further, Tesla is trying to obtain a sales license for the site, which will allow it to sell vehicles from there instead of just displaying them. Tesla spokeswoman Keely Sulprizio says the gallery will be open at least through the end of this year.

US Producer Prices Climb More Than Expected In May

June 16, 2016

The new PPI data could support an expected decision to further delay planned interest rate increases until they see an upturn in prices. Advertisment U.S. The producer-price index for final demand, which measures changes in the prices that USA firms receive for goods and services, increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in May from the prior month after rising 0.2% in April, the Labor Department said.

National Aquarium Will Move Dolphins to Protected Habitat By 2020

June 16, 2016

The nonprofit National Aquarium resolved not to collect dolphins from the wild in 1993. The National Aquarium hasn't mentioned how large the enclosed sanctuary will be, but Racanelli mentioned that it will be measured in acres, not square feet as they do in aquariums.

Bryce Dallas Howard stars in new 'Pete's Dragon' trailer

June 15, 2016

Pete's Dragon will be released in theaters on August 12 . David Lowery is directing, having co-written the script with Toby Halbrooks. The new adaptation does not feature any songs - and unlike the old dragon, the new Elliott is furry. Disney just dropped a new trailer for Pete's Dragon , the whimsical revamped tale of an orphan living in the forest with his sometimes-invisible dragon pal, Elliott.

Microsoft touts smaller, faster Xbox One game consoles at E3

June 15, 2016

It may be commonplace in a few years to see new consoles roll off the assembly line each year, much like smartphones do today. It will also support 4K gaming and VR, though no peripherals have been announced at this time. Microsoft also redesigned the Xbox wireless controller, giving it a textured grip, adding Bluetooth connectivity and improving the signal performance.

PlayStation VR Lands Oct. 13

June 15, 2016

After months of slowly rolling out information, Sony has finally announced the final crucial details you need to know about the PlayStation VR. The idea is that Farpoint should feel like one of the most natural FPS to-date, and other shooters could make use of the technology in the future.

Breshad Perriman Could Miss Another Season Due To ACL Tear

June 14, 2016

The team does have Steve Smith Sr. coming back for another season, but the 38-year-old is coming off of a torn Achilles. This surgery could cause the athlete to sit out the rest of the 2016 season with team, which is very similar to what happened to him past year.

Flags fly at half-staff for Orlando shooting victims

June 14, 2016

Authorities have since said, the heavily armed assailant who opened fire in a packed nightclub early Sunday, killing 50 people in the deadliest shooting spree in USA history, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before he was killed in a hail of gunfire.

Apple Says it's Fixing the Biggest Problem With the Apple Watch

June 14, 2016

Apple has released a lot of features on watchOS 3 keeping in mind the fitness enthusiasts. Control Centre makes it to watchOS , with a swipe from the bottom of the screen accessing a selection of quick settings, and Apple is also bringing new watch faces to the platform, including a Minnie Mouse face and a minimalist face called Numerals.

Facebook Pushes Users To Download Moments App

June 13, 2016

Choose the pictures they want to delete". If you're unfamiliar with Moments , it keeps all of your synced photos organized and lets you search them to find yourself or specific friends. However, forced adoption tactic works for the company. This explains Facebook's necessity to maximize the download of the separate app for mobile users.

EA Originals Gives Big Support To Small Games

June 13, 2016

It's certainly a handsome looking game , but what are your thoughts surrounding the new program that EA have introduced? The first of these games is the open world fantasy-adventure, Fe, from independant developer, Zoink . It's a wordless celebration of our longing to be one with world around us. You can check out the trailer below. Fe has yet to receive a release date, with platforms also having to be confirmed.

Three new story-driven Star Wars games in the works, says EA

June 13, 2016

It was inevitable that Star Wars would make an appearance at Electronic Arts' press conference. The different EA teams working on the new Star Wars project have different games in development, which will explore different Star Wars eras in different gaming genres on different platforms.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge receives June security update

June 12, 2016

It's a phone with features which gives an impression that the device is all geared to foray into a real time battlefield. However, last month the company launched its Galaxy Tab Iris, equipped with an iris scanner. This update has come in with a fix for this issue and now Galaxy Note 5 users can sit knowing that no prying eyes can get near their personal information.

Solar-powered pilots awed by Statue of Liberty

June 12, 2016

The flight from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania was one of the shortest legs the team has made so far, lasting just over 5 hours and touching down at JFK before sunrise on the morning of June 11th at 3:59 a.m. The New York experience marks a high point for the Swiss-led Solar Impulse venture. After leaving New York City, it's scheduled to undertake two final legs over the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea before landing back in Abu Dhabi.

'Injustice 2' Announcement Trailer Released

June 11, 2016

The show will be live on NetherRealm's Twitch channel at 5pm PT / 8pm ET / 12am GMT (June 12) / 1am BST (June 12). By happy coincidence, the ESL "Mortal Kombat X" Pro League Finals happen to be taking place this weekend in California. With a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, INJUSTICE 2 allows you to personalize every iconic character with unique and powerful gear.

Hindu hacked to death in latest attack on Bangladesh minorities

June 11, 2016

A candle light march was held for the killing of the Hindu priest in Bangladesh. Victims of the attacks by suspected Islamists have included secular bloggers, gay rights activists and followers of minority religions. Though officially a secular country, about 90 percent of Bangladeshis are Muslim. This is one among the series of attacks that have happened recently on the religious minorities, especially in a Muslim country.

Apple WWDC 2016: iMessage For Android, macOS And Apple Music All Rumoured

June 11, 2016

So, it just made sense for the company to relax its stance. Coming out of left field, a fresh rumor says that Apple will launch an iMessage app for Android at its developer conference. Previous reports have suggested Apple is only planning to extend functionality to fingerprint-enabled iOS devices through the Safari browser.

Apple Chooses Intel for Next-Gen iPhone Chips

June 11, 2016

Intel reversed earlier declines and rose as much as 0.7 per cent, to US$32.15. It's a big moment for Intel . Intel was famously late to the smartphone market and has acknowledged being caught off guard by the iPhone's popularity. Verizon , which has a slightly smaller iPhone user base, will sell an estimated 21 million iPhones in 2016 and 22 million next year, Piecyk estimates.

Singapore will cut off public servants' Internet access next year

June 11, 2016

In an internal memo obtained by The Strait Times , the move is being touted as a way to bulk up network security and reduce the chances of falling victim to a hack. Hackers have been known to target vulnerable government agencies before. Government services will not be disrupted by the security measures, sources familiar with the plan said.

UW officials won't release budget ahead of regents meeting

June 11, 2016

Much of that funding will go toward an expansion of University Health Services. Tuition is frozen because of state legislation, but student fees are unregulated, leading to the increase to cover new costs. UW-La Crosse students would face a $259 increase, by far the largest of any of the system's 13 four-year schools. System officials proposed raising UW-Madison's undergraduate application fee from $50 to $60.

Gawker Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces $140 Million Court Penalty

June 11, 2016

And if Gawker Media was ever going to actually change hands, it needed to definitively beat Hogan or file for bankruptcy . Gawker filed a separate lawsuit in bankruptcy court on Friday asking the judge to stop the legal actions against Gawker and Denton while the company reorganizes in bankruptcy.

Leak of nearly 33 million passwords not due to security breach

June 10, 2016

We recently learned that the 2012 LinkedIn data breach was much larger than previously thought, totalling in at over 177 million hashed passwords ( which were quickly cracked ). If you are, you should immediately change your Twitter password. Separately, Twitter's security boss Michael Coates confirmed it was working with Leaked Source on using credential data in the list to help users.

New Game Titles & Consoles, What To Expect? Find Out Here!

June 10, 2016

Gamereactor says it's a likely candidate for game of the show and the hype is likely to translate into huge queues waiting to play it at Nintendo's booth. Whatever the reason, consider this an outside bet for E3 this year. However, if Sony has been working on the PS4 4K (reportedly codenamed the "Neo"), it's imaginable that Microsoft would have developed their own upgrade to the Xbox One , too.

Watch 18-Minute of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Gameplay

June 09, 2016

Super. Breach . Super. Breach . Eurogamer reveals that Breach mode will include micro-transactions for booster packs. The mode's weird, boxy levels are advertised as being built for leaderboard play. Before the mission got under way, we were offered the option to use the new control system or to revert to Human Revolution's one. Happily, there was a reason to watch for us mobile gaming folks as well.

Names Suggested for Four Elements Joining the Periodic Table

June 09, 2016

Researchers at RIKEN in Wako, Japan proposed nihonium (symbol Nh) for their discovery, element 113, after Nihon, one of the Japanese words for "Japan". The proposed names were then reviewed by the IUPAC Inorganic Chemistry Division, which has recommended their acceptance. The team said it hopes "pride and faith in science will displace the lost trust of those who suffered from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster" in a statement released by the IUPAC.

Apple to start showing ads in App Store

June 09, 2016

Phil Schiller, Apple senior vice president, told the Telegraph that the paid search ads will be chosen on an auction system like Google's AdWords, and advertisers can choose specific demographics to target. The second big change you'll notice this fall is the search ads appearing in the iOS App Store for the first time, a rumored change that Schiller confirmed.

Memphis officer struck, killed after 3 shot in Memphis

June 07, 2016

Memphis Police Officer Verdell Smith was killed Saturday night when a suspect's vehicle hit him as he was attempting to clear the downtown scene of a shooting.The 46-year-old had been with the department for 18 years. Police say the suspect then fled in a vehicle and later struck an officer. The suspect is in custody. "I ask the city of Memphis to pray for Officer Smith, his family and all the officers of the Memphis Police Department".

Simon Pagenaud wins pole on big day for Penske at Belle Isle

June 07, 2016

But he didn't post the quickest lap in qualifying; that honor went to Will Power, who lost the track-record lap of 1:13.884, plus a second quick lap, as a penalty for interfering with Marco Andretti's qualifying effort.... He was really strong. Will Power , another Penske star, had a shifting issue with about 25 laps to go and finished 20th. The vehicle felt really good, every lap it felt better.

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