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After That Cash Windfall, Where Is Apple's Second Campus Going?

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After That Cash Windfall, Where Is Apple's Second Campus Going?    Fortune Apple to decide location of new campus without public bidding process    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple says it will decide new campus site without an auction    Business Insider Apple Commits to Further Innovate and Create Jobs But Is it Really?    The Scope Weekly (blog) Apple's overseas cash coming home to create US jobs and a new campus    The Mercury News Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DkupFI via Technology

WhatsApp officially launches its app for businesses in select markets

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WhatsApp officially launches its app for businesses in select markets    TechCrunch WhatsApp Business launches officially for Android in Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the UK, and the USA [APK Download]    Android Police WhatsApp launches Android app for business accounts    ZDNet WhatsApp Business - Android Apps on Google Play    Google Play Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mRXTke via Technology

Apple iOS 11.3 Release: It's The Big One

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Apple iOS 11.3 Release: It's The Big One    Forbes Apple CEO Tim Cook named in South Korean complaint over iPhone slowdowns    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) South Korean group files complaint against Apple CEO over iPhone slowdown    Business Insider 'We want to help America,' Apple CEO Tim Cook says of moving foreign money back to US    ABC News Is YOUR iPhone slow? Tim Cook says Apple will soon let you turn OFF the controversial performance-throttling feature ...    Daily Mail Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Dp1TTu via Technology

You can use Google's new Fuchsia operating system on the Pixelbook

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You can use Google's new Fuchsia operating system on the Pixelbook    Digital Trends So far, Fuchsia OS looks good on a Pixelbook    PocketNow (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rnG7d6 via Technology

Apple Debuts Redesigned Web Interface for iOS and Mac Apps

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Apple Debuts Redesigned Web Interface for iOS and Mac Apps    Mac Rumors Apple revamps App Store Preview web interface with iOS 11 aesthetic    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple rejects iPhone app designed to detect net neutrality violations    BGR Apple overhauls App Store web interface with new iOS-like design    9to5Mac Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mVagMl via Technology

Apple and Samsung are both under investigation by the Italian government over planned obsolescence

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Apple and Samsung are both under investigation by the Italian government over planned obsolescence    The Verge Apple, Samsung under investigation by Italian government over planned obsolescence allegations    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Italy's Consumer Watchdog Officially Launched Proceedings against Apple and Samsung Regarding Product ...    Patently Apple Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Djh8Jo via Technology

Battlefield 1 expansion Apocalypse adding new Air Assault mode

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Battlefield 1 expansion Apocalypse adding new Air Assault mode    Destructoid Battlefield 1 Apocalypse DLC Releases In February With Five New Maps    GameSpot Battlefield 1's Final DLC is Releasing in a Month's Time    SegmentNext Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BeBwtj via Technology

People using Google's viral app that compares your face to art are complaining that it has an ugly flaw

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People using Google's viral app that compares your face to art are complaining that it has an ugly flaw    Business Insider Why can't Texans play Google's Arts & Culture selfie game?    Houston Chronicle Google's face match feature doesn't work in Illinois    fox2now.com Federal court in Illinois rules biometric privacy lawsuit against Google can proceed - Illinois Policy Institute    Illinois Policy Institute Google's art selfies aren't available in Illinois. Here's why.    Chicago Tribune Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FTxQAK via Technology

Destiny 2 Admits To Confusing Players -- "This Was On Us"

Destiny 2 Admits To Confusing Players -- "This Was On Us"    GameSpot Bungie Admits to Throttling Destiny 2 Faction Rally Tokens    Bleeding Cool News Destiny 2 Faction Rally tokens are being throttled in yet another baffling misstep (Updated)    PC Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DmXNLA via Technology

New Fortnite Update Out Now; Patch Notes Detail What's Changed

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New Fortnite Update Out Now; Patch Notes Detail What's Changed    GameSpot Fortnite Battle Royale Map Update Goes Live with Full Patch Notes    Game Rant Here's What's In Fortnite: Battle Royale's Big New Map Update    Forbes Epic Games' Fortnite    Epic Games Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mOMp01 via Technology

YouTube Is Demonetizing Small Channels, And That's A Good Thing

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YouTube Is Demonetizing Small Channels, And That's A Good Thing    Forbes YouTube's new monetization rules are controversial, painful and necessary    Polygon Google just made it more difficult than ever to make money on YouTube    BGR YouTube introduces changes: no ads for channels with less than 10000 views    Blasting News YouTube's Latest Shake-Up Is Bigger Than Just Ads    WIRED Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FNjt10 via Technology

AT&T and Verizon's speeds start to recover after launch of unlimited data

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AT&T and Verizon's speeds start to recover after launch of unlimited data    Digital Trends Sprint offers free unlimited service for year to Verizon customers who make the switch    Phandroid.com Whose subscribers use the most data? Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile and Sprint    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FOYgnw via Technology

BMW Wants to Charge Owners $80 a Year for Apple CarPlay

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BMW Wants to Charge Owners $80 a Year for Apple CarPlay    AutoGuide.com BMW Australia To Make Apple CarPlay Access A Subscription Service    The Motor Report 4 reasons Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto still aren't ubiquitous    VentureBeat Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DpI5PI via Technology

This Samsung patent could solve the iPhone X's notch problem

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This Samsung patent could solve the iPhone X's notch problem    CNET Samsung found a way to kill the iPhone X notch, but Apple already has a better solution    BGR Samsung wants to best Apple with a notch-free phone    Business Insider wo/2018/012719 electronic apparatus having a hole area within screen and control method thereof - WIPO Patentscope    WIPO Patentscope Samsung patent hints at camera and sensors built into screens    Neowin Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mN22Fi via Technology

Android Auto looks 'pixelated' for some, but Google is on the case

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Android Auto looks 'pixelated' for some, but Google is on the case    Android Police Google Looking Into Why Android Auto Looks Pixelated For Some    Ubergizmo Android Wear 2.8 Update Appears to Introduce All-Black Theme    Droid Life Android Wear vs. Samsung Gear: Which smartwatch should you buy?    PCWorld Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ESJ9b6 via Technology

2018 is the year of the truck at the Detroit Auto Show

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2018 is the year of the truck at the Detroit Auto Show    CNET The 2018 Detroit Auto Show Was All About Lighter Pickup Trucks    Carscoops (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rgkzis via Technology

Microsoft AI can draw objects based on detailed text descriptions

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Microsoft AI can draw objects based on detailed text descriptions    Engadget Microsoft Develops AI That Can Draw Back On Text Descriptions    Ubergizmo The art of artificial intelligence: Microsoft bot draws what you describe, pixel by pixel    GeekWire [1711.10485] AttnGAN: Fine-Grained Text to Image Generation with Attentional Generative Adversarial Networks - arXiv    arXiv Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mMgld3 via Technology

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People in remote areas could be left with little or no access to cash, says consumer group Which? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DuWlGa via Online Shopping

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Travis Kalanick is selling shares worth $1.4bn as a consortium invests $9.3bn in the ride-hailing firm. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2mO69Rf via Online Shopping

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Nathan Bostock was responsible for controversial GRG division during scandal, MPs are told. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2mNfZD7 via Online Shopping

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Financial giant HSBC agrees to pay $101.1m, confirming it misused client information for its own profit. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2rh5jSs via Online Shopping

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A big order from Emirates airline saves the A380 after Airbus threatened to stop making the plane. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Dhxq5w via Online Shopping

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The group will co-ordinate efforts to support business and workers affected, government says from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2FQNooX via Online Shopping

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Housing took a much smaller share of incomes 60 years ago, but food and fashion cost more, says the ONS. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2mRkSfg via Online Shopping

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The proposed site is expected to cost more than $5bn (£3.6bn) and create 50,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2rj2h07 via Online Shopping

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Lloyds, RBS and HSBC will provide cash for struggling small firms as Nationwide takes on Carillion staff. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2FPzpzW via Online Shopping

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The chicken supplier is being investigated for alleged breaches of food safety and hygiene concerns. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2mRcrAC via Online Shopping

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The coffee chain has been hit by the falling numbers of people visiting UK High Streets. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Dep3Yt via Online Shopping

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The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the zipper became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Bc8gDT via Online Shopping

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Less than half of parents feel flexible working is an option in their workplace. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2EUo3JC via Online Shopping

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"Peter" came to Britain looking for a new life but instead he was held captive and forced to work for nothing. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Dhmghi via Online Shopping

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A range of concept cars and trucks are showcased at the 2018 Detroit motor show. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ERPFis via Online Shopping

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Such thefts are rare in the Chinese territory but at least one previous case also involved employees. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2FPNe16 via Online Shopping

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As cars become more automated, some experts worry that we are becoming complacent drivers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2mPeAf1 via Online Shopping

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The mother who had to give up her job to fit in childcare from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2rimYt7 via Online Shopping

Samsung patent says future selfie cameras may sit behind the screen

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Fingerprint readers were pushed to the back by shrinking bezels but may return to the front, except they'll live below the screen. You can't put a selfie camera on the back, however, which resulted in notches on some phones - like the iPhone X and the Essential Phone. But can cameras join the fingerprint reader and live below the screen too? Patent drawings of putting the selfie camera, earpiece and sensors behind the screen A Samsung patent shows such a device. It goes a step further and moves everything under the surface - including the earpiece, the proximity and ambient... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BeZyVq via IFTTT

chaiOS vulnerability can block iPhone's messaging, freeze devices

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A newly discovered vulnerability in Apple's iMessage lets ill-meaning people to completely freeze the app on and even restarts the iDevices by simply sending a link. The bug named "chaiOS" was taken down from the platform and the account was shortly suspended, so at least finding it wouldn't be too easy. 👋 Effective Power is back, baby! chaiOS bug:Text the link below, it will freeze the recipient's device, and possibly restart it. https://t.co/Ln93XN51Kq⚠️ Do not use it for bad stuff. ----thanks to @aaronp613 @garnerlogan65 @lepidusdev @brensalsa for testing!—... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2rfeIde via IFTTT

Sony CEO: Xperia phones are here to stay

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The Guardian interviewed Sony CEO Kaz Hirai, who talked in depth about the company's various divisions, but we found his thoughts on the smartphone segment the most interesting. First, the good news: Sony Xperia phones are here to stay. Now the bad: phones may not be. Hirai believes the future lies elsewhere but to capture and lead this future market, his company needs to stay in the communication business. "It's not about the smartphones of today; it's more about looking beyond smartphones - at what are we going to be doing - and to be a player in this space; ideally to be a leader.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DKr7sk via IFTTT

HMD's CPO promises an awesome MWC 2018

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HMD started the year early and unveiled the new Nokia 6 (2018) on January 5, but was quiet at CES. It seems that the company has been saving the good stuff for MWC - the Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, promises it will be "awesome". Мо from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DhvgTE via IFTTT

Google shows design prototypes of the Pixel 2 in an interview with the lead designer

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Google's blog, The Keyword, interviewed the lead designer behind the Pixel 2 phones and other Google products. Here's a rare look behind the scenes and some insight into why the gadgets were built as they are. Ivy Ross, the lead designer, says that the most important design principle is "human". By that she means that cold, hard screens need to be balanced with something soft and tactile. This lead to the texture of the Pixel phones and the fabric used in the Home Mini and Daydream headset. Of course, the Pixel cases also feature fabric - knit exterior and soft microfiber lining.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Dq9aSQ via IFTTT

Xiaomi admits fault for WhatsApp obsolete bug, issues a fix

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Last weekend Xiaomi users complained about a problem with WhatsApp. When opening the app, it read "This version became obsolete. Please go to the Google Play Store to download the latest version", but when they did, it just said the application is up to date. WhatsApp said it is a third-party issue and today Xiaomi acknowledged the fault and said a fix is coming. According to a Xiaomi spokesperson, the company uploaded a beta version of WhatsApp's APK on the Mi App Store. Since the Xiaomi service updates apps automatically by default, users got the beta and struggled with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mK0wnk via IFTTT

Apple will let you disable CPU slowdown with next iOS update

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After it was discovered that Apple is slowing down the chipsets as their batteries age, the public outrage was so massive, that the company had to issue an official statement in order to avoid further lawsuits. According to Tim Cook, iOS 11 users will be able to opt out off the slowdown with the next update, scheduled for March. Tim Cook "We're going to give people the visibility of the health of their battery so it's very, very transparent.", said Tim Cook in an interview with ABC. The update will also inform users more clearly when the iPhone is automatically reducing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bc627j via IFTTT

Google says fix for WiFi issue with Chromecast built-in devices coming today

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Last week, we reported that an issue with devices like Chromecast dongle or Google Home is preventing WiFi networks from operating properly. Google quickly confirmed the problem, even before it came to light that the issue is widespread. Now, the Mountain View company has announced that the fix for the problem will start rolling out via a Google Play services update today (January 18). Here's how Google explained the problem: In certain situations, a bug in the Cast software on Android phones may incorrectly send a large amount of network traffic which can slow down or temporarily... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ETZtID via IFTTT

BMW's Apple CarPlay annual fee is next-level gouging - Roadshow

Commentary: Putting a paywall in front of a free service is a terrifying glimpse of what a world without net neutrality could look like. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mTQFvT via Mobiles

Airbnb purges thousands of San Francisco listings overnight - CNET

As a new law goes into effect, the short-term rental site is required to deactivate all hosts who didn't register with the city. from CNET http://ift.tt/2rkRzX4 via Mobiles

15 things to tweak when setting up a new MacBook - CNET

Just bought your first MacBook? Start out by checking or changing these settings. from CNET http://ift.tt/2AiCLHH via Mobiles

Google CEO: Tech education should be more than just coding - CNET

Sundar Pichai warns that the next generation of workers will require continuous training in basic digital skills. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Dp0pc1 via Mobiles

7 things to tweaks when setting up a new MacBook video - CNET

Just bought a new MacBook? Start setting it up by doing these things first. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mPpFwS via Mobiles

Which streamer should you buy? - CNET

Plenty of options exist for streaming Netflix, YouTube, Amazon and the rest. We've reviewed almost all of them. Here are our picks. from CNET http://ift.tt/2rlHsBb via Mobiles

Newly spotted asteroid slips by Earth and nearby satellites - CNET

It wasn't the big space rock grabbing headlines, but another asteroid came much closer to us without any fanfare this week. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FRPNA1 via Mobiles

GM shows off its autonomus future with the Cruise AV video - Roadshow

The Cruise AV is a 100-percent fully autonomous car, without steering wheel and pedals, and could be on public roads as soon as next year. from CNET http://ift.tt/2rikZoF via Mobiles

Watch a drone rescue two swimmers video - CNET

In what's believed to be the world's first rescue by drone, a drone designed to spot sharks drops a life-saving package to two distressed swimmers. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FUA6aX via Mobiles

How to setup Belkin's Wemo Bridge for HomeKit - CNET

Finally, your Wemo devices will play nice with Apple's home automation platform. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FSb3W3 via Mobiles

This Samsung patent could solve the iPhone X's notch problem - CNET

Why have a notch when you can put holes directly into the display? from CNET http://ift.tt/2DoEyS1 via Mobiles

Here's why your next wireless speaker will listen to your every word - CNET

Commentary: Speakers with integrated voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant will soon become the norm, not the exception. Here's why. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DoExgV via Mobiles

Here’s what the final 20 cities offered Amazon for HQ2 - CNET

These 20 cities have made the cut for Amazon’s new headquarters. We take a look at how they’ve tried to sweet-talk the massive company. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mOwXRh via Mobiles

Land Rover shoved a 400-hp V8 into the Defender because it could - Roadshow

The best birthday presents are the ones you get for yourself. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DuFTpo via Mobiles

How often should you clean your fridge? Here's the answer - CNET

Mark your calendar and give your fridge some love. from CNET http://ift.tt/2ETYsAw via Mobiles

Volvo's Swedish engine factory achieves climate-neutral status - Roadshow

It's the first plant in Volvo's vast network to reach this goal. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mMMbGM via Mobiles

iPhone X: What does 'Double Click to Install' mean? - CNET

It turns out, it's not entirely obvious. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DoPXkP via Mobiles

Uber's former CEO said to cash in at $1.4B in Softbank deal - CNET

As a consortium led by Softbank closes a deal to buy a 20 percent stake in Uber, it's looking like some people are about to get very rich. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mNV1E9 via Mobiles

2018 is the year of the truck at the Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

The truck segment is seeing huge innovation as sales numbers rise, and we like the results. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DkpqAX via Mobiles

Truck buyers not as brand loyal as you'd think, study says - Roadshow

The decline in the number of country songs about specific pickup brands is finally explained. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mTmjtr via Mobiles

After CES 2018, how close are we to the Jetsons? - CNET

With automated homes and consumer-ready robots on the rise, are we ready and able to finally bring the future into the present? from CNET http://ift.tt/2DJUdbf via Mobiles

Amazon HQ2 could be coming to your city soon (The 3:59, Ep. 341) - CNET

The e-commerce titan reveals its shortlist of 20 candidate cities for its next major campus. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DeDn3d via Mobiles

'Awesome' Nokia phone or home device launching Feb. 25 - CNET

A tweet teases something "awesome", but it's the official invite that lays on the hints. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DLYkDF via Mobiles

What to do if you lose your phone while traveling - CNET

A lost, broken or stolen phone could put your trip in serious jeopardy. Here's how to recover. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mN54cC via Mobiles

The original MacBook Air, 10 years later video - CNET

Travel back to 2008 for our very first review of Apple's iconic MacBook Air. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mN4Diu via Mobiles

India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable ICBM

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India successfully test-fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday in what officials called a “major boost” to the country’s strategic defense system. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FQrGBD via Latest News

Undocumented immigrant charged in slaying of 2 police officers says he wishes he killed more cops

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An undocumented immigrant who admitted to shooting and killing two Northern California police officers in October 2014 said in court on Tuesday that he regrets not killing more cops. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DJz29q via Latest News

2 Boys Arrested After Vandalism That Killed 500,000 Bees On Iowa Honey Farm

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Two boys are facing felony charges after vandalism at an Iowa honey farm killed 500,000 bees, according to police. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dr2dBm via Latest News

How to protect your family against the spread of the flu

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This year’s outbreak is widespread in every state but Hawaii, and has gotten so bad in Alabama that the governor has declared a public health emergency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dt0iLI via Latest News

Man Deported After 30 Years In America: It Wasn't My Choice To Come

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Jorge Garcia, the man who had lived in the U.S. for 30 years and was deported to Mexico this week  despite having no criminal record, wishes the Trump administration was willing to look at immigration cases individually. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FMmZZq via Latest News

Police issue warning about drugs cut with 'Rizzy' after man's skin is eaten away

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Police in Alliance, Ohio, issued a warning to other law enforcement officials after a man's skin was eaten away when he allegedly injected heroin tainted with a substance called "Rizzy" into his arms, according to WEWS. Narcotics officers who arrested the unnamed 25-year-old man last week said they immediately noticed his horrific injuries. WEWS reports that the man's forearm skin was blackened and peeling, and some of his flesh had been completely eaten away. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dp3hEH via Latest News

California community reeling over Turpin 'house of horrors': 'I served them pizza while their children were starving?'

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The quiet California community of Perris has been left reeling after the discovery of 13 children  found chained and malnourished in squalid conditions in their parents' house. Matthew Alex Padilla, a 20-year-old former Marine, said he was sickened to learn that Louise Turpin, the woman he served pizza to near the Perris property, had a house full of starving children.  Mr Padilla has worked at Leonardi’s Pizza inside the WinCo supermarket for a year, and told The Telegraph he last saw Mrs Turpin a week or so ago. “Louise was in here every other day,” he said. “Sometimes with her husband, and a few times with a little girl, but never more than one. “We knew each other, and would chat – she was normal, if maybe a bit reserved. I had no idea she had 13 children, because she’d only ever order a slice of pepperoni, or a chicken club sandwich with no tomato. David Allen Turpin, 57, and Louise Anna Turpin, 49, were arrested after the discovery of the 13 children Credit: AF...

Helicopter with Zimbabwe opposition leader crashes, kills 5

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RATON, N.M. (AP) — A group of prominent friends, including a key Zimbabwean opposition leader and a Texas-based investor and philanthropist, was heading to a ranch in the U.S. state of New Mexico when their helicopter crashed and burned in a remote area, killing five people aboard. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DO3tvc via Latest News

There's A Really Dumb Reason Why Some Teens Are Eating Tide Pods

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Health officials are urging the public not to eat laundry detergent packets amid an uptick in intentional exposures and ingestions among teenagers, and we can thank a running online joke for it. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FT723Q via Latest News

Warnings of fallout after US freezes funding for Palestinian refugees

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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday it faced its worst funding crisis ever after the White House froze tens of millions of dollars in contributions, a move Palestinian leaders decried as cruel and blatantly biased. The agency provides Palestinian refugees and their descendants across the Middle East with services including schools and medical care, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long accused it of hostility toward Israel and called for its closure. Some five million Palestinians are eligible for its services. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2De4zPM via Latest News

Muslim county in China bans children from religious events over break

By Christian Shepherd BEIJING (Reuters) - A mostly Muslim county in western China has banned children from attending religious events over a winter break, an education bureau said in a notice posted online, as authorities step up control of religious education. School students in Linxia county in Gansu province, home to many members of the Muslim Hui ethnic minority, are prohibited from entering religious buildings over their break, a district education bureau said, according to the notification. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2rkjqGU via Latest News

Alligator And Python Locked In Death Duel On Golf Course

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A Naples, Florida, golf course featured a reptilian smackdown between an alligator and Burmese python last week ― and it was caught on camera. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mKKVny via Latest News

An Asteroid Bigger Than the World's Tallest Building Will Fly by Earth Next Month

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The .7-mile long asteroid is longer than the Burj Khalifa, which at .5 miles high currently stands as the world’s tallest building from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DvE1go via Latest News

White House releases report on foreign-born criminals in the U.S.

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During a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday, January 17, The Justice Department's National Security Division released a report on criminals in the U.S. who were foreign-born. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dna4Q8 via Latest News

Social Security Has Paid Benefits To My Dead Husband For A Year

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Ann Brenoff’s “On The Fly” is a weekly column about navigating growing older ― and a few other things. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DJ6Y5Z via Latest News

Woman killed friend hours after posing for Facebook photo with deadly weapon

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Cheyenne Rose Antoine, 21, pleaded guilty on Monday after Brittney Gargol, 18, was found dead near a landfill site in Saskatchewan, Canada, in March 2015. The blue belt with a large buckle was found on the roadside near Gargol’s body, according to the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. An autopsy ruled Gargol died of strangulation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2rp3D9U via Latest News

Toyota Calls Off EPA Partnership Under Pressure From Environmentalists

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Toyota Motor Corp. has ended talks with the Environmental Protection Agency to overhaul internal management practices at the agency, the automaker told HuffPost on Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DtgpZD via Latest News

Donald Trump's medical examination mocked with 'girther' movement

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Donald Trump's medical examination has sparked online skepticism, dubbed the 'girther movement', as questions were raised over the measurements given for his height and weight. In his annual health check, the US president's official weight was given as 239 pounds (17 stone) and his height as 75in (6ft3), which classes him as medically overweight but just shy of obese. However, the White House doctor's claim that Mr Trump is in "excellent" health has prompted online mockery in the form of the Twitter hashtag '#girther'.  The online movement, which questions whether Mr Trump's true weight was provided, echos the 'birther' conspiracy theory Mr Trump led over Barack Obama's birth records. Mr Trump alleged that Mr Obama was born in Kenya and was therefore not eligible to be a US president. Trump 6’3” Obama 6’1” �� #Girther#AlternativeFactspic.twitter.com/5HhdMFE5k0— Bill Jack (@ceomuscle) January 17, 2018 Among the skeptics was Guardians...

Fears of serial child killer in infamous Pakistan city

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The rape and murders of a dozen children by a suspected serial killer have terrified parents in central Pakistan, and prompted soul-searching over how the country fails to protect its most vulnerable. The killing of six-year-old Zainab Fatima Ameen became the tipping point last week when her body was found on a rubbish heap near her home in the city of Kasur. Candlelight vigils were held across the country and the hashtag #JusticeForZainab trended on social media, with celebrities, opposition politicians and outraged web users demanding action. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FNCpwy via Latest News

Glossier Just Dropped Its First-Ever Solution To Acne-Prone Skin

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The glossy-faced, dewy-skinned experts at Glossier just dropped a new addition to the skincare-as-makeup retailer’s collection that’s perfect for blemish-prone faces. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mIqOGk via Latest News

'I Feel Horrible.' Former University of Alabama Student Apologies After Using Racial Slur in Video

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She was also kicked out of the Alpha Phi sorority from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FS80NS via Latest News

Turkey seeks Russian approval for air campaign against Afrin

By Gulsen Solaker and Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey dispatched its military chief to Moscow on Thursday, seeking approval for an air campaign in Syria's Kurdish-controlled Afrin region, although Damascus warned it could shoot down any Turkish planes in its skies. Turkey's foreign minister said the Moscow trip by Chief of Staff Hulusi Akar was part of talks with both Russia and Iran, the two main backers of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, to allow Turkish planes to take part in an Afrin campaign. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dsq8jK via Latest News

California city sues state over Oroville Dam crisis in 2017

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A small California city at the base of the tallest U.S. dam filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state over an emergency that forced authorities to order 188,000 people to flee last year, arguing the crisis was caused by decades of mismanagement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mN8kEB via Latest News

The Best Instant Pot Recipes To Make With The Pressure Cooker Feature

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No matter how hard you fight it, an Instant Pot is almost certainly going to weasel its way into your life at some point. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Baq2HA via Latest News

US border patrol exposed kicking over water bottles left for migrants

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US border patrol agents are routinely sabotaging water supplies left for migrants in the Arizona desert, condemning them to death, humanitarian groups have said. Travellers attempting to cross into the US from Mexico regularly die of dehydration, as well as exposure to extreme heat or cold, so aid groups leave water bottles and emergency stocks such as blankets at points throughout the Sonoran desert. A video released by the groups showed border patrol agents kicking over water bottles and pouring away their contents. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BcINdg via Latest News

Judge Calls Larry Nassar 'Delusional' For Saying It's Hard To Face His Victims

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Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar, who is facing 10 counts of first-degree sexual misconduct after more than 140 women accused him, penned a six-page letter to the court saying it was too difficult to listen to dozens of accusers deliver victim impact statements on how he sexually abused them. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ESZM6K via Latest News