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• Fabric AR thinks augmented reality needs a makeover - CNET

  01-09-2020 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CNET Now What explores how one startup intends to crack the code on compelling AR.
  
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• Police arrested food truck workers at gunpoint and jailed them for 48 hours to try to keep them from Kenosha protests, attorneys say

  01-09-2020 23:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Six of the workers arrested were held for nearly 48 hours. A lawyer called it a blatant attempt to keep them away from protests of a police shooting.
  
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• Army shakes up leadership at Fort Hood after murder of Vanessa Guillen

  01-09-2020 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Army announced a shakeup and investigation of leadership at Fort Hood, Texas, after the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen who had complained of sexual harassment before her death.
  
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• San Francisco Salon Owner Says Nancy Pelosi Visited Despite Citywide Closure

  01-09-2020 23:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) visited a San Francisco hair salon for a wash and blow-out on Monday, the salon's owner told Fox News, despite a citywide closure on hairstyling businesses.San Francisco only allowed hair salons to reopen with outdoor services on Tuesday, following a closure to combat the coronavirus pandemic. However, Pelosi apparently received indoor services at eSalon near the city's Marina district on Monday.Owner Erica Kious criticized Pelosi in an interview with Fox,
  
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• Best laptop for 2020 - CNET

  01-09-2020 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Here are our top-rated picks for all types of users including creatives and gamers, and even our favorite cheap laptops and budget-friendly options.
  
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• Amazon Music, Twitch partnership lets fans engage with artists via livestreams - CNET

  01-09-2020 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The feature launched on iOS and Android across all streaming tiers.
  
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• Amid anger and destruction, Kenoshans seek reconciliation

  01-09-2020 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The world’s picture of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is of the city set ablaze by riots. Today, its streets tell a different story.
  
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• Black jogger mistaken for suspect in Texas has all charges dismissed after arrest

  01-09-2020 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The district attorney dropped the case against insurance adjuster Mathias Ometu after last week's confrontation with San Antonio police.
  
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• Jacob Blake family reject 'orange man in the White House' as Trump tours nearby

  01-09-2020 23:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Family of Black man shot by police hold community event as protesters for and against the president turn out in Kenosha As Donald Trump toured parts of the Wisconsin city of Kenosha on Tuesday – against the wishes of local government officials – the family of Jacob Blake, the young Black father now paralyzed after being shot by city police, had a message for the visiting US president.Justin Blake, Jacob’s uncle, kicked off a community party on the same Kenosha block where his n
  
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• Colombia: High court drops jurisdiction of Álvaro Uribe case

  01-09-2020 22:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia’s Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will no longer have jurisdiction over the investigation into accusations that powerful former President Álvaro Uribe tried to strong arm ex-paramilitaries into testifying in his favor in a case that has rocked the nation.The court said the justices do not believe the allegations are connected to Uribe’s position as a senator, so they unanimously decided to turn the case over to the chief prosecutor’s office.The case is c
  
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• MAGA Fans Back Teen Vigilante During Eerie Trump Visit to Kenosha

  01-09-2020 22:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  KENOSHA, Wisconsin—President Donald Trump used his visit to this reeling Midwestern city on Tuesday to decry “tremendous violence” and minimize the Black Lives Matter protests that have become the largest protest movement in American history.Meanwhile, his supporters cheered on a 17-year-old accused of murdering two protesters here after a 29-year-old Black man was shot seven times and at least temporarily paralyzed.“I think peaceful protest is fantastic, I think it&rsquo
  
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• Criminal charges loom in California boat fire that killed 34

  01-09-2020 22:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nine days after the scuba boat Conception went down in flames with 34 people trapped below deck in one of the deadliest disasters in California maritime history, a federal grand jury began looking into whether a crime had been committed.Now, a year after the Sept. 2 tragedy, investigations into the cause of the pre-dawn blaze and whether someone is to blame are still ongoing, though court documents say criminal charges are imminent.The captain of the boat, who could face an unusual federal mansl
  
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• 2021 Mazda6 lands standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - Roadshow

  01-09-2020 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  And there's optional wireless Apple CarPlay available for the fancier models.
  
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• Best laptop under $500 of 2020 in stock from HP, Lenovo, Acer and more - CNET

  01-09-2020 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wading through cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks is a chore, especially if you need one right now for remote learning. We're here to help.
  
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• Justice Department investigates protest leaders, funding in Portland and other cities

  01-09-2020 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Trump's Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into the leadership and financing of protests against police brutality.
  
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• Fact check: Photo alleged to be Kyle Rittenhouse's armed mom is from different protest

  01-09-2020 22:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A viral post uses an image of a woman from a different day and time but claims that the armed protester is Kyle Rittenhouse's mother.
  
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• Best electric toothbrush for 2020: Quip, Colgate, Sonicare and more compared - CNET

  01-09-2020 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  From whitening power to gum care, here's how to choose the best electric toothbrush.
  
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• Police use footage from Amazon's Ring doorbells for investigations, but leaked documents reveal the FBI is concerned that homeowners could spy on officers

  01-09-2020 22:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Motion-detection cameras could also show officers' locations in a standoff or compromise officer safety, the FBI report said.
  
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• Dungeons & Dragons in Magic The Gathering card set 2021 and MTG in DnD 2016

  01-09-2020 22:28
  
  Today the folks at Wizards of the Coast combined two of their biggest brands at long last. Or “at long last” if we’re only counting proper sets of Magic cards. The card set is a real-deal official black-bordered Standard-legal set called Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. But wait, you might be saying, didn’t the Magic: The Gathering universe cross over … Continue reading
  
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• Report: Coronavirus vaccine shouldn't be first-come, first-served

  01-09-2020 22:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A coronavirus vaccine would be scarce when it first arrives, so it should go first to health care workers, paramedics, firefighters and police.
  
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• The Xbox Series S isn’t official but Microsoft can’t stop mentioning it

  01-09-2020 22:23
  
  For some time now, we’ve been hearing rumors that claim Microsoft is planning to release two consoles side-by-side in the next generation: the already-revealed Xbox Series X, and the less expensive (and notably unconfirmed) Xbox Series S. Reports about a pair of consoles have been circulating since before Microsoft even announced the Xbox Series X, but Microsoft has kept its … Continue reading
  
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• Homeless ‘ninth-grader’ given school laptop is really 21 years old, Georgia cops say

  01-09-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Abay Holmes, 21, is accused of impersonating a high school student.
  
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• Airline crews report jetpack flier near Los Angeles airport

  01-09-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating reports from airline pilots that someone was flying in a jetpack as they approached Los Angeles International Airport to land last weekend. “Tower, American 1997, we just passed a guy in a jetpack,” a pilot said. “We just saw the guy pass by us in the jetpack,” he said.
  
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• U.S. refuses to join 170 countries teaming up to produce a coronavirus vaccine

  01-09-2020 22:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. isn't interested in the rest of the world's brainpower — and manufacturing power — when it comes to developing a COVID-19 vaccine.More than 170 countries are considering joining the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, or Covax, aimed at quickly developing a coronavirus vaccine and distributing it to the most vulnerable populations. But the Trump administration said Tuesday it won't be joining them, in part because the World Health Organization is helping to lead the co
  
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• Donald Trump goes maskless in Kenosha, and urges others to do so despite COVID-19 order

  01-09-2020 22:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Trump, who has expressed off-again, on-again support for mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, went barefaced again Tuesday
  
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• Biden-Harris campaign launches merch for 'Animal Crossing'

  01-09-2020 22:10 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign launched online merchandise Tuesday on the Nintendo game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
  
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• More than $130K raised for California family after girls seen using Taco Bell WiFi for school work

  01-09-2020 22:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A now-viral photo of two young students using the free WiFi in a Taco Bell parking lot for online learning highlights unequal access to internet.
  
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• ‘It’s Almost as though They Don’t Want It to End’: Trump Contrasts Restoration of Order in Kenosha with Prolonged Rioting in Other Cities

  01-09-2020 22:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  President Trump on Tuesday contrasted the swift restoration of order in Kenosha, Wis. with the ongoing riots in Portland, and suggested that elected officials in Oregon have allowed the disturbances to continue for political reasons.Trump spoke at a press conference in Kenosha, where he announced a package of $42 million in funds to state law enforcement. The conference was attended by local business owners whose property was destroyed in the riots, as well as local and federal government offici
  
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• Fort Hood commander loses post, denied transfer after incidents at Army base

  01-09-2020 21:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt had been set to take over the 1st Armored Division in coming weeks.
  
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• Hand Woven Face Mask

  01-09-2020 21:55 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Hand Woven Face Mask – Be protected with this beautiful and intricate hand woven face masks!
  The masks come in striking, vibrant colors and patterns!The two-ply masks feature weaves that are thicker and tighter than regular masks.Feature local weaves handcrafted by artisans all over the country.
   
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• The best smart thermostats of 2020 - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thinking about a smart thermostat? Find out which ones are the best.
  
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• AG Barr: 'What happened to the Trump presidential campaign ... must never happen again'

  01-09-2020 21:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Attorney General William Barr issued restrictions on the FBI's ability to conduct surveillance of elected officials following Carter Page wiretap errors.
  
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• As COVID-19 vaccines reach final stages, who will be first in line?

  01-09-2020 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Tuesday, an advisory panel released draft guidance on how to allocate the first doses of the vaccine, prioritizing health care workers and first responders.
  
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• Future astronauts may zap away annoying, messy Moon dust

  01-09-2020 21:46
  
  If you think sand is annoying, wait until you hear astronauts describe their experiences with Moon dust. The substance is apparently easy to kick up into the environment, causing it to settle all over the place: on suits, in vehicles, and other places it could end up being a problem. How will future astronauts, particularly ones stationed on the lunar … Continue reading
  
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• Indian special forces member killed in China border showdown

  01-09-2020 21:45 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A Tibetan-origin soldier with India's special forces was killed in the latest border showdown with Chinese troops on their contested Himalayan border, a Tibetan representative said Tuesday.
  
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• White House slams WHO over criticism of push for COVID-19 vaccine

  01-09-2020 21:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The White House pushed back on concerns expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) after a U.S. health official said a coronavirus vaccine might be authorized for use without completing full trials.The White House also said that the United States would not join a global effort to develop, manufacture and distribute a coronavirus vaccine because of the WHO involvement.About 172 countries are engaging with the WHO's COVID-19 vaccine plan to ensure equitable access to vaccines, known as COVAX
  
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• Trump blames 'anti-American riots' for Kenosha damage, directs millions to local police and businesses

  01-09-2020 21:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Trump said his administration would provide $1 million to Kenosha police, $4 million for small businesses and $42 million for statewide public safety.
  
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• Miami Democrat wants gun dealers held responsible for suspected straw purchases

  01-09-2020 21:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A new bill from Miami Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell would make gun dealers responsible for identifying when customers are purchasing a weapon for someone else and halting the transaction.
  
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• China plans to double nuclear arsenal, Pentagon says

  01-09-2020 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  China plans to double its stockpile of nuclear warheads in the next decade, including those designed to be carried atop ballistic missiles that can reach the United States, the Pentagon said in a new report.
  
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• Move over, Baby Yoda. 700-year-old Yoda is here - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the Star Wars: The High Republic comic series, Yoda is a "journeyman" teaching young Padawans while they travel the galaxy.
  
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• Cards Against Humanity Family Edition delivered kids in quarantine

  01-09-2020 21:27
  
  Today the folks at Cards Against Humanity revealed their next major game set, and it’s for the kids. Where previous Cards Against Humanity sets were vulgar, inappropriate for children, and sometimes downright absurd, the latest expansion is appropriate for families. Or at least it’ll be MOSTLY appropriate, by the standards of the folks at Cards Against Humanity. This new set … Continue reading
  
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• The best price on AirPods is $135 at Amazon right now - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Or buy them refurbished for $106.
  
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• U.S. CDC issues sweeping halt on residential evictions to combat virus

  01-09-2020 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a sweeping nationwide order temporarily halting millions of U.S. renters from being evicted, in a bid to reduce the spread of COVID-19.The order covers all 43 million U.S. residential renters as long as they meet income eligibility requirements, although an administration official said the government does not expect an "overwhelming" use of the program.It also applies to renters who did not report income in 2019 or received a
  
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• McConnell chides mayors for response to destructive protests

  01-09-2020 21:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chided some big-city mayors Tuesday for showing a reluctance to “enforce the law" when ongoing protests turn destructive.The Kentucky Republican also said police agencies deserve respect, but acknowledged there are “a few bad apples" in their ranks who need to be dealt with when “police misbehavior" occurs.McConnell, who is seeking a seventh term in the November election, spoke about protests after receiving an endorsement from
  
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• Facebook says it's catching Russian-linked fake accounts earlier - CNET

  01-09-2020 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After receiving a tip from the FBI, the company in August took down a network of Russian-linked fake accounts that posted news stories.
  
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• A "Corn Moon" rises tonight — and it only happens every 3 years

  01-09-2020 21:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Don't miss tonight's full moon, which has a special twist this year.
  
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• Facing rape charge, DJ Erick Morillo found dead in Miami Beach home. Cops probing overdose

  01-09-2020 21:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Less than one month after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman, a famous Miami Beach DJ was found dead inside his home.
  
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• With Kamala Harris, Americans yet again have trouble understanding what multiracial means

  01-09-2020 21:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  News that Sen. Kamala Harris was Joe Biden’s choice for the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee drove speculation and argumentation about her identity. The big question appeared to be, “Is Kamala Harris truly African American?” There were numerous articles and opinion pieces about whether Harris can legitimately claim to be African American; the authenticity of her Black identity if she has an Indian mother; what it means for her to be biracial; and other articles opining
  
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• Pakistan blocks five dating apps including Tinder and Grindr

  01-09-2020 21:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Pakistan said on Tuesday it has blocked Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps for not adhering to local laws, its latest move to curb online platforms deemed to be disseminating "immoral content".Pakistan, the second largest Muslim-majority country in the world after Indonesia, is an Islamic nation where extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal.The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority said it has sent notices to the management of the five apps, "keeping in view the negativ
  
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• Russia's military seemingly toeing the line with U.S. after armored vehicle 'deliberately rammed' American troops

  01-09-2020 21:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Russian military aggression is on the rise against the U.S. -- but President Trump has seemingly not responded to it.Russian warplanes are increasingly flying close to Alaskan airspace, forcing the U.S. to run interception efforts more often than it has in recent years. Russian fighter jets kept zooming within 100 feet of a U.S. Air Force bomber over the Black Sea, and a Russian helicopter recently hovered close to U.S. forces. And just last week, a Russian armored vehicle "deliberately rammed"
  
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