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• How VR is helping flyers and dental patients calm down

  10-12-2018 16:44 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  Some businesses, from dentist offices and airlines to spas, are using virtual reality to help people chill out.
  
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• GoPro moving some production out of China to avoid US tariffs

  10-12-2018 16:44 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  GoPro is moving some of its production out of China in order to protect its business from potential new US tariffs.
  
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• China bans most iPhone sales after granting Qualcomm an injunction against Apple

  10-12-2018 16:44 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  A Chinese court has banned the sale and import of most iPhone models in a stunning decision that is sure to escalate the nasty trade war between the United States and China.
  
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• Tim Ball: Is Robert Mueller A Technocrat Operative?

  10-12-2018 16:37 via Technocracy News
  This is how America is perceived by one free-thinking Canadian. TN believes that the all-consuming controversies in Washington are nothing more that a smokescreen to hide massive Technocrat advances throughout America. ⁃ TN EditorI don’t think I witnessed anything more anti-democratic, anti-freedom, and anti-everything I always thought America stood for than the actions of the MuelIer Special Counsel. I always thought entrapment was a crime. One definition says,
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• Technocracy In China Completely Intolerant Of Christian Churches

  10-12-2018 16:04 via Technocracy News
  Scientism believes that truth is only discovered through scientific inquiry, not by faith or religious books. Thus, there is zero tolerance for practicing Christianity and Christians are branded as being anti-government. ⁃ TN EditorAbout 100 worshipers at an unofficial church in southwestern China were snatched from their homes or from the streets in coordinated raids which began on Sunday evening.Chinese authorities targeted members of the Early Rain Covenant Church across various distric
  
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• Australia Sets Legal Precedent For Cyber Snooping

  10-12-2018 15:42 via Technocracy News
  Governments are cracking down on cyber-security and privacy by demanding access to all electronic devices at will. There is no clear definition of who is a “suspected” terrorist or criminal. ⁃ TN EditorAustralia Thursday passed controversial laws allowing spies and police to snoop on the encrypted communications of suspected terrorists and criminals, as experts warned the “unprecedented powers” had far-reaching implications for global cybersecurity.
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ignites a new storm over Myanmar

  10-12-2018 14:33 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has sparked outrage for the second time in less than a month, over his tweets about Myanmar.
  
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• SoftBank's mobile IPO is the second biggest in history

  10-12-2018 14:33 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  SoftBank is raising $23.5 billion from the IPO of its Japanese mobile business, making it the second biggest stock market listing ever.
  
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• Don’t Fall for Facebook’s ‘China Argument’

  10-12-2018 12:00 via Science and Technology
  America’s global dominance in technology requires fierce competition at home, not the coddling of monopolies.
  
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• SoftBank is pulling off the second biggest IPO in history

  10-12-2018 10:38 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  SoftBank is raising $23.5 billion from the IPO of its Japanese mobile business, making it the second biggest stock market listing ever.
  
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• 150 years of seeing red: The traffic light marks a milestone

  10-12-2018 08:45 via NBC News Technology
  With more than 1,000 people dying each year on London's horse-and-buggy-clogged roads, city leaders knew they had to do something to control traffic.
  
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• Jailed Huawei executive will learn her fate Monday as China demands her release

  10-12-2018 06:12 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  China's anger is growing over the arrest of a top Chinese tech executive wanted by the United States. What happens next will be decided Monday by a Canadian court.
  
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• China summons US, Canadian ambassadors in 'strong protest ' over Huawei CFO's arrest

  10-12-2018 00:47 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  The Chinese Foreign Ministry is summoning the US and Canadian ambassadors in protest over the detention of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, describing it as "lawless" and "extremely vicious."
  
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• Climate talks pause as battle over key science report looms

  09-12-2018 17:44 via ABC News: Technology
  A diplomatic standoff over a single word could set the stage for a bigger showdown during the second half of this year's U.N. climate summit
  
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• “Sun in a box” Stores Renewable Energy & Delivers It on Demand

  09-12-2018 16:19
  MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and deliver that...
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• China warns of 'grave consequences' if Huawei executive is not released

  09-12-2018 15:59 via NBC News Technology
  Meng faces extradition to the United States after being arrested in Vancouver last week. A bail hearing is set to resume on Monday.
  
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• SPECULOOS Project Makes Its First Observations

  09-12-2018 15:57
  The SPECULOOS Southern Observatory (SSO) has been successfully installed at the Paranal Observatory and has obtained its first engineering and calibration images — a process...
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• The Psychology of Memory and the 2016 Election

  09-12-2018 14:43 via Top Stories
  An intriguing new study uses the 2016 US Presidential election as a tool to examine the organization of human memory.The results show that events that occur around the same time are linked in memory. Remembering one past event tends to trigger the recall of other memories from that time. This chronological clustering makes intuitive sense, but it's a theory that's been debated in psychology for a while, under the name of the temporal-contiguity effect (TCE).According to the authors of th
  
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• China warns Canada of 'serious consequences' over Huawei CFO's arrest

  09-12-2018 14:12 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  The Chinese Foreign Ministry is summoning the Canadian ambassador to China to address the detention of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, describing it as "lawless" and "extremely vicious."
  
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• China summons Canadian ambassador over Huawei arrest

  09-12-2018 10:10 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  The vice minister of the Chinese Foreign Ministry is summoning the Canadian ambassador to China to address the detention of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, describing it as "lawless" and "extremely vicious."
  
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• Elon Musk wants the world to embrace electric cars, even if Tesla goes bankrupt

  08-12-2018 23:19 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants electric vehicles to be successful — even if Tesla goes bankrupt
  
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• Protesters march as UN climate talks hit fossil fuel snag

  08-12-2018 22:29 via ABC News: Technology
  Thousands of people from around the world marched through the southern Polish city that's hosting this year's U.N. climate talks, calling Saturday for governments to take tougher action on curbing global warming
  
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• Net neutrality could get a second shot thanks to Democrats

  08-12-2018 21:25 via NBC News Technology
  Public support for the concept combined with adoption from the Democrats has sparked renewed optimism.
  
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• Oscars' host disaster makes the Academy seem desperate as hell - New York Post

  08-12-2018 20:38 via Top stories - Google News
  Oscars' host disaster makes the Academy seem desperate as hell  New York Post With Kevin Hart’s downfall, hosting the Oscars got harder  WTOPWhy We Need to Forgive Kevin Hart  The New York TimesRedman Shows Support for Kevin Hart, Says Don't Host The Oscars  VladTVLena Waithe Nominates Donald Glover to Host 2019 Oscars, or ‘Somebody Black and Funny’  IndieWireView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Police Deploy Armored Vehicles Tear Gas Against Paris Protesters, Detain Hundreds - NPR

  08-12-2018 20:15 via Top stories - Google News
  Police Deploy Armored Vehicles Tear Gas Against Paris Protesters, Detain Hundreds  NPRWhat Is France's 'Gilets Jaunes' or 'Yellow Vests' Protest Movement?  Wall Street JournalTrump taunts Macron after thousands of protesters violently clash with police in Paris; almost 1,000 arrested  Fox NewsFrance's violent 'yellow vest' protests are about much more than a fuel tax. But is President Macron listening?  NBC NewsCharlie Kirk: French rioters know the truth a
  
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• Wintry storm brings rain, snow, havoc across USA; more bad weather on the way - USA TODAY

  08-12-2018 20:10 via Top stories - Google News
  Wintry storm brings rain, snow, havoc across USA; more bad weather on the way  USA TODAYNorth Carolina governor urges residents to get prepare for storm  Daily MailSoutheast bracing for rare winter storm in December | WPXI  WPXI PittsburghMore than 20 million people are in the path of major winter storm in the South  CNNParts of the Triangle could see up to a foot of snow this weekend  The Herald-SunView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave White House by end of month, Trump says - The Washington Post

  08-12-2018 20:08 via Top stories - Google News
  Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave White House by end of month, Trump says  The Washington PostJohn Kelly, Trump’s Chief of Staff, to Leave White House  The New York TimesJohn Kelly, hired to restore order for President Donald Trump, is out as chief of staff  USA TODAYJohn Kelly Out As White House Chief Of Staff By End Of Year  HuffPostTrump announces John Kelly is leaving  CNNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Five takeaways from the bombshell Cohen, Manafort filings | TheHill - The Hill

  08-12-2018 20:00 via Top stories - Google News
  Five takeaways from the bombshell Cohen, Manafort filings | TheHill  The HillBurnett: Mueller drops a major bomb on Trump  CNNProsecutors implicate Trump in 2 crimes in 2016 campaign  CNN'No collusion' by Trump with Russia shown in new Cohen and Manafort court filings  Fox NewsHow Totally Screwed Is Trump? Commentary and Analysis of the Cohen and Manafort Filings  New York MagazineView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Women's World Cup: USWNT draws old foe Sweden in Group F - Sports Illustrated

  08-12-2018 19:59 via Top stories - Google News
  Women's World Cup: USWNT draws old foe Sweden in Group F  Sports IllustratedUnited States drawn to face Thailand Chile Sweden in Women's World Cup  ESPNWomen's World Cup draw: USWNT gets Sweden in Olympic rematch  Yahoo SportsUS women get easy draw for next summer's World Cup, facing Thailand, Chile and Sweden  USA TODAY2019 Women's World Cup Draw: USWNT schedule, dates, opponents and more  CBS SportsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured - NPR

  08-12-2018 19:27 via Top stories - Google News
  Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured  NPR6 dead, including 5 young teens, in stampede at overcrowded nightclub on Italy’s coast  USA TODAYSix dead and scores injured in Italian nightclub stampede  Guardian NewsItaly nightclub stampede kills six and injures dozens  BBC NewsNightclub stampede in Italy leaves at least 6 dead, dozens hurt, officials say  Fox NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• What does Martian wind sound like? Now we know

  08-12-2018 19:00 via ABC News: Technology
  It's the first time humans can hear the wind on the Red Planet.
  
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• Africa's solid waste is growing, posing a climate threat

  08-12-2018 18:52 via ABC News: Technology
  Africa's solid waste is growing as population booms, posing a climate threat
  
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• Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Rules for School Lunches - The New York Times

  08-12-2018 18:48 via Top stories - Google News
  Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Rules for School Lunches  The New York TimesMore salt and less whole grain allowed in Trump administration’s new school lunch nutrition rule  Washington PostView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Kanye West surprises XXXTentacion fans, performs at tribute honoring late rapper - USA TODAY

  08-12-2018 18:17 via Top stories - Google News
  Kanye West surprises XXXTentacion fans, performs at tribute honoring late rapper  USA TODAYKanye West surprised fans at a tribute honoring the late rapper XXXTentacion during Art Basel, jumping onstage to perform a brand new song. Kanye West ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Huawei arrest: This is what the start of a tech Cold War looks like

  08-12-2018 18:07 via CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section
  The arrest of a top Huawei executive raises the stakes in the intensifying battle between the United States and China for tech supremacy.
  
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• Pilot and record flights in 4K UHD with the $100 Yuneec Breeze Drone - Android Central

  08-12-2018 17:56 via Top stories - Google News
  Pilot and record flights in 4K UHD with the $100 Yuneec Breeze Drone  Android CentralThe Yuneec 4K UHD Breeze Drone is down to $99.99 at Woot today. This one-day offer saves you around $50 off its price at Walmart, which is as inexpensive ...
  
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• Yellow Vest Protests Grow in Belgium and the Netherlands - TIME

  08-12-2018 17:20 via Top stories - Google News
  Yellow Vest Protests Grow in Belgium and the Netherlands  TIMEClashes as yellow vest protests grow in Belgium and the Netherlands  CBS NewsBrussels police arrest hundreds in 'yellow vest' riot  ReutersYellow-vested protesters clash with police forces in Brussels  New York Post Paris protests SPREAD to Brussels as demonstrators CLASH with police - 400 arrests  Express.co.ukView full coverage on Google News
  
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• SpaceX Christmas delivery arrives at space station

  08-12-2018 17:08 via ABC News: Technology
  A SpaceX delivery full of Christmas goodies has arrived at the International Space Station
  
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• UFC 231 start time, TV schedule, who is fighting tonight at ‘Holloway vs Ortega’ - MMA Mania

  08-12-2018 16:47 via Top stories - Google News
  UFC 231 start time, TV schedule, who is fighting tonight at ‘Holloway vs Ortega’  MMA ManiaUFC 231: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Weigh-In Staredown - MMA Fighting  MMAFightingonSBNUFC 231 video: Holloway vs. Ortega, Shevchenko vs. Jedrzejczyk weigh-in staredowns  Bloody ElbowUFC 231: Two Titles on the Line  UFC - Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipEXCLUSIVE | Phil Daru discusses physical changes for Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s move to
  
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• SpaceX Dragon Delivers Cargo (and Christmas Treats) to Space Station - Space.com

  08-12-2018 16:25 via Top stories - Google News
  SpaceX Dragon Delivers Cargo (and Christmas Treats) to Space Station  Space.comA SpaceX Dragon cargo ship made a special delivery at the International Space Station Saturday (Dec. 8) just in time for the holidays. And yes, Virginia, there ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Cavaliers trade is a clear sign of a rebuild. What about Kevin Love? - SB Nation

  08-12-2018 15:56 via Top stories - Google News
  Cavaliers trade is a clear sign of a rebuild. What about Kevin Love?  SB NationCleveland Cavaliers get Matthew Dellavedova in three-team trade with Bucks, Wizards  ESPNCollin Sexton wants to race De'Aaron Fox to see who's faster | CAVS-KINGS POSTGAME  FOX Sports OhioThe underrated value of the Matthew Dellavedova trade  Cavs NationMilwaukee Bucks trading Matthew Dellavedova back to Cleveland Cavaliers  ESPNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Tua Tagovailoa grew up dreaming of Heisman, isn’t nervous on big day - AL.com

  08-12-2018 15:32 via Top stories - Google News
  Tua Tagovailoa grew up dreaming of Heisman, isn’t nervous on big day  AL.comKyler Murray, Oklahoma Sooners, Heisman Trophy betting favorite over Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama Crimson Tide  ESPNA Quarterback Will Win the Heisman. But Which One?  The New York TimesHow Tua Tagovailoa’s injured ankle gets treatment on Heisman trip  AL.comWill Kyler Murray still give up football for the Oakland A's?  ESPNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Trump names Gen. Mark Milley to succeed Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford - Fox News

  08-12-2018 15:27 via Top stories - Google News
  Trump names Gen. Mark Milley to succeed Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford  Fox NewsTrump Picks Gen. Mark Milley As Next Top Military Adviser  HuffPostTrump names Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley to be new Joint Chiefs chairman  CNNTrump Appoints Gen. Mark Milley Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff  NPRTrump Says He Will Name Army General as Nation’s Top Uniformed Officer  The Wall Street JournalView full coverage on Google News
  
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• What was tops in 2018? - USA TODAY

  08-12-2018 15:00 via Top stories - Google News
  What was tops in 2018?  USA TODAYYouTube TV Rolls Out a Fix For Their Apple TV App  Cord Cutters News, LLCView full coverage on Google News
  
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• GM plant closing not expected to stall Detroit's rebound - The Associated Press

  08-12-2018 14:52 via Top stories - Google News
  GM plant closing not expected to stall Detroit's rebound  The Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — General Motors' planned shutdown of its Detroit-Hamtramck plant would leave only one auto assembly factory in the city known for "putting ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Fast-Growing White Dwarf Surprises Astronomers

  08-12-2018 14:41
  Astronomers have detected a bright X-ray outburst from a star in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy almost 200,000 light years from Earth. A...
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• Astronomers Discover Helium Exoplanet in the Cygnus Constellation

  08-12-2018 14:29
  Astronomers have discovered a distant planet with an abundance of helium in its atmosphere, which has swollen to resemble an inflated balloon. An international team...
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• Woman dies from brain-eating amoebas after using neti pot - WTVD-TV

  08-12-2018 14:24 via Top stories - Google News
  Woman dies from brain-eating amoebas after using neti pot  WTVD-TVFatal brain-eating amoeba may have come from woman's neti pot  CNNRare Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Woman Who Filled Her Neti Pot With Tap Water  GizmodoBrain-eating amoeba kills woman after using tap water in neti pot  Las Vegas Review-JournalSeattle Woman Dies After Brain-Eating Amoeba Enters Her Body  CBS ChicagoView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Minister: UK could try Norway model if Brexit deal rejected - Fox News

  08-12-2018 13:33 via Top stories - Google News
  Minister: UK could try Norway model if Brexit deal rejected  Fox NewsAmber Rudd floats 'Plan B' before key vote on May's Brexit deal  ReutersThe Great Brexit Breakdown  The Wall Street JournalCommentary: May’s Brexit deal ignores Leavers’ real grievance  ReutersBritain and the E.U. promised no hard border with Ireland. They can’t renege now.  The Washington PostView full coverage on Google News
  
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• NASA Records Sound Of Mars' 'Really Unworldly' Wind For The First Time - HuffPost

  08-12-2018 13:30 via Top stories - Google News
  NASA Records Sound Of Mars' 'Really Unworldly' Wind For The First Time  HuffPostNASA can hear the 'haunting' sound of dust devils tearing across Mars with its new $830 million lander  Business InsiderListen to the soothing sounds of Martian wind collected by NASA’s InSight lander  TechCrunchHear the Sounds of Wind on Mars, Recorded by NASA’s InSight Lander  The New York TimesListen to the first sounds from Mars  Hindustan TimesView fu
  
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