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Game of Thrones ends soon: Is it too late to get into it? - CNET

Commentary: As the eight and final season looms, I reckon it's time I tried HBO's award-winning fantasy epic -- all 67 episodes. And fast. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TTaIfI via Mobiles

Google Doodle celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Celtic Triskele - CNET

The ancient Triple Spiral symbol evokes different meanings for many people. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TEGmyl via Mobiles

Star Trek mega-fan boldly goes where no home theater owner has gone before - CNET

Show Us Yours: Anil's home theater has an actual holodeck, and that's just the beginning. It must be seen to be believed. from CNET https://ift.tt/2uc1dcZ via Mobiles

Mark Hamill reveals his Star Wars Episode 9 trailer - CNET

It's not what you think. from CNET https://ift.tt/2W5ShSC via Mobiles

6 reasons you need a smart sprinkler - CNET

If you haven't upgraded your old sprinkler controller, you really should. from CNET https://ift.tt/2NEQEI2 via Mobiles

Gaming deals: NBA Live 19 for $4, Titanfall 2 for $5, Red Dead Redemption for $10, GTA V for $20 and more - CNET

The game discounts keep on coming. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TCF2vK via Mobiles

Last chance: Grab these Mario Day Nintendo Switch bundles before midnight - CNET

The sale ends at today. Here are the best places to still get $30 off. from CNET https://ift.tt/2W3Hpo1 via Mobiles

New Zealand mass shooting shows tech companies can't control viral tragedies - CNET

Facebook and YouTube are struggling to keep videos of a terror attack designed to go viral off their platforms. from CNET https://ift.tt/2F3Qcje via Mobiles

Weirdest places to find great hi-fi: Craigslist, eBay, or left on the street - CNET

Many a dumpster-diving audiophile scored great finds; others just pick up great gear on the web! from CNET https://ift.tt/2THmpHf via Mobiles

Jamo's $200 S 803 speakers belt out deeply satisfying bass - CNET

The Audiophiliac puts the Jamo Studio S 803 through its paces, with music and movies. from CNET https://ift.tt/2F6HbWv via Mobiles

9 great reads from CNET this week - CNET

We learn why you might get your video games from Comcast, see how coal country is harnessing the sun and find out what's weird about South by Southwest. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TIXN0u via Mobiles

Tesla Model Y SUV unveiled, Snapchat may get into gaming video - CNET

This week’s major tech headlines include Tesla’s new crossover SUV, Snapchat’s possible gaming platform, Apple’s upcoming events and the Android Q beta launch. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TFf8Yh via Mobiles

CNET Asks: Did you notice the Facebook outage? - CNET

Facebook and Instagram were offline for almost an entire day. We want to know if and how it affected you. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Fbshy3 via Mobiles

Harman could make your next EV sound like a V8 - Roadshow

The noises EVs make might be the next way to give your car an extra dash of uniqueness. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TMG7Bu via Mobiles

Harman could turn your next EV into a noisemaker video - Roadshow

Whether you want your car to sound like a V8 or a UFO, Harman's hard at work making it happen. from CNET https://ift.tt/2F4TsdV via Mobiles

4 takeaways from Apple and Qualcomm's big patent fight - CNET

"We ... should also be able to date somebody else." from CNET https://ift.tt/2FcIy5U via Mobiles

Pixel 3 Lite and 3 XL Lite rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else - CNET

Google may be launching a cheaper Pixel 3. Here's what we know so far (and what we don't). from CNET https://ift.tt/2UF0uwG via Mobiles

How to make a chore chart with Alexa - CNET

Keep track of whose turn it is to take out the trash with this feature. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Wa1SrF via Mobiles

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT review: Wireless monitor-grade headphones for serious music fans - CNET

The Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT offers consistently high sound quality for both wireless and wired use, making them great for music fans looking to trade up from entry-level models. from CNET https://ift.tt/2u7IaAE via Mobiles

OnePlus 7 rumors: Price, specs, leaks, features and everything else - CNET

The upcoming flagship might have a pop-up camera and triple-rear cameras. from CNET https://ift.tt/2udcCJQ via Mobiles

Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors: Price, specs, leaks, features and everything else - CNET

Keep tabs on the rumors about Google's upcoming marquee phones. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TF5qVP via Mobiles

Counterclockwise: periscope cameras are old news, optical zoom dates back to 2004

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Periscope cameras are set to become "the next big thing" in smartphone photography, but they are not exactly new - they've been around for years actually. The history of optical zoom on mobile goes way back. Keep in mind that mobile phones have had cameras on them only since the year 2000. Not long after that in 2004 the Sharp 902 came around. Vodafone was just launching its 3G network in the UK and it claimed that this is the first phone with a 2MP camera in Europe. Even more interesting, it featured 2x optical zoom. Better yet, it did the zoom with a single camera instead of switching... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TFehXD via IFTTT

Samsung rumored to be Huawei's OLED screen supplier for the P30 Pro

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And here's another one. A new report emerged claiming that Samsung is the sole supplier for OLED panels for this year's Huawei flagship, the P30 Pro. Assuming, the regular P30 will also be getting Samsung-made AMOLED. According to a Weibo post, which in turn claims to have inside information, Huawei has struck a deal with Samsung and has tasked the latter of making all of the OLED panels for the P30 flagships. There's more than one reason for Huawei to make the switch. For starters, Samsung is the biggest smartphone OLED supplier in the industry and has the manpower to pull off the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2F7g39T via IFTTT

WhatsApp testing in-app browsing and reverse image search features

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WhatsApp, like many other companies, tests new features on the beta channel before rolling them out widely to its user base around the globe. And the latest features that this Facebook subsidiary is testing are in-app browser and reverse image search. As evident from its name, the in-app browser lets you open web pages from within WhatsApp. This way you don't have to leave WhatsApp to open links. However, do note that you cannot take screenshots or record screen when using this feature. The in-app browser also alerts users when they try to open a web page that could be harmful. And,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ucGmqc via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy M20 now on open sale in India

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The Samsung Galaxy M20 that debuted in India in late January is now on open sale in the country. This means you can buy the phone anytime you want without having to wait for weekly sales. The Galaxy M20 can be purchased through Amazon.in and Samsung India's website. It comes in two memory configurations - 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The former is priced at INR 10,990 ($159) with the latter carrying a price tag of INR 12,990 ($188). Samsung Galaxy M20 The M20 comes with Exynos 7904 SoC and runs Android Oreo out-of-the-box. It flaunts a 6.3-inch... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2UEyIR1 via IFTTT

vivo iQOO gaming smartphone reportedly coming to India by June

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Vivo sub-brand iQOO launched its first smartphone called vivo iQOO earlier this month. The smartphone is currently only available in China but it will debut in India in Q2 2019. According to a report by 91Mobiles, the vivo iQOO gaming smartphone will be launched in India by late May or early June this year. The company will also launch a second gaming smartphone in the country later on. vivo iQOO in Electric Blue and Lava Orange iQOO will price these smartphones between INR 30,000 ($435) and 60,000 ($870) and will compete with OnePlus which is very popular in this price... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JjWoZy via IFTTT

Oppo Reno to have 93.1% screen-to-body ratio and "no holes", company VP teases

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Oppo's upcoming flagship smartphone called Reno shapes up to be an impressive piece of tech. Going by previous leaks and teasers, the phone will boast 10x loss-less zoom and Samsung's latest iteration of their AMOLED panels - Dynamic AMOLED. But that's not all. Today the company's VP boasted about the impressive screen-to-body ratio too. It's expected to reach 93.1% without resorting to notches, holes or other cutouts of some sort. If the number is legit, the bezels should be almost non-existent too. Additionally, the VP says there won't be any holes on the back as well, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Hsw1Ps via IFTTT

HTC makes a profit in 2018

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HTC posted its financial results for Q4 2018 and the annual 2018. Surprisingly, the company did pretty well considering its current situation. It made a small profit in the Q4, which carried over to the overall profit increase in 2018 as a whole. HTC reported $143 million gross profit after tax for the last quarter of last year and about $389 for the whole year. That's a significant increase over 2017 and interestingly enough, Q4 of 2018 was actually the fourth consecutive quarter with rising revenue since Q4 2017. It seems that the re-structuring and re-organizing has done a great... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HpCRW0 via IFTTT

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro show up on new set of renders, this time in black

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Well, until the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro get released, the wave of leaks is inevitable. Just yesterday, we got a good a look of both phones garnished with a full specs sheet. Huawei P30 Pro and P30 Today's leak, however, isn't all that informative but gives us a clear look at the two devices one more time and this time in Black. It is said that aside from the Black color, the vanilla P30 will come in Twilight, White and Blue while the Pro variant will get Sunrise Red, Twilight and Aurora gradients. There's not much left to be revealed during Huawei's event on March 26 but we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2F6AqE1 via IFTTT

Asus will release Android Pie for three smartphones by April 15

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Asus rolled out Android Pie beta for ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and (M2) last month, and now the company has confirmed that it will release the stable build of Android Pie for these smartphones by April 15. In addition to those, the ZenFone Max (M2) will also get the Android Pie stable build by April 15. All three of these smartphones were launched with Android 8.1 Oreo last year. The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) came in April while the other two came in December. If you own the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) or (M2) and can't wait to get your hands on Android Pie, you can enroll in the beta program by... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HCQlgs via IFTTT

Oppo F11 Pro review

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Once a showcase of Oppo's selfie-centric tech, now the F-series has evolved into a fully-fledged mid-range lineup. And the new Oppo F11 Pro has a lot to show off starting with a notch-less edge-to-edge screen and a 48MP main camera, as well as a pop-up selfie camera and VOOC charging. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2O5kHZW via IFTTT

Xiaomi's foldable phone will cost half of Galaxy Fold, launch in Q2 2019

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Samsung and Huawei unveiled their foldable smartphones last month. Both of them have a different design but they have one thing in common - the high price. Samsung's Galaxy Fold costs $1,980 whereas Huawei's Mate X costs around $2,600. This price tag makes them a luxury item, but thanks to Xiaomi, you will be able to buy a foldable smartphone that will cost less than a grand. Well, $999 to be precise. 3D render of Xiaomi's foldable smartphone (Source: Lets Go Digital) According to a report by iGyaan, Xiaomi's foldable smartphone - which is currently referred to as Mi Fold and Mi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2O6P5TO via IFTTT

FCC proposes better GPS locating for 911 calls down to the building's floor level

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In the United States, a carrier provides the GPS coordinates to emergency dispatchers when someone places an emergency "911" call using a smartphone. While this will help dispatchers locate the origin of the call for help, it is a bit more difficult when the call came from a multi-story building. On Friday, the FCC has proposed new requirements for wireless operators to provide 911 call centers with not only X and Y GPS coordinates, but also a vertical "z axis" location metric to help dispatchers figure out which floor of the building a call came from. To do this, the FCC would "require... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2T9Ly87 via IFTTT

Report forecasts wire-free earbuds sales will reach 129 million units in 2020

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On Friday, Counter Point Research published a report about the future of the wireless earbuds industry. "The global market for true wireless hearables is estimated to reach a volume of 129 million units by 2020," this according to the latest research from the firm. The research firm attributes the expected growth to the anticipation of the a new-generation of AirPods that are due to be announced sometime soon and would be aggressively marketed to compensate for the recent decline in iPhone sales. At the same time, the firm estimates Apple Airpod sales somewhere around 35 million... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CkJ1Te via IFTTT

Our Sony Xperia 10 Plus video review is up

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Sony introduced two midrange devices at the MWC this year, all of them with new super-tall 21:9 displays. The first two to come are the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus with the Xperia 1 coming later in the year. We decided to first review the bigger of the two: the Xperia 10 Plus. The Xperia 10 Plus has a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 636 CPU over the 10's Snapdragon 630. There are 4GB of RAM for multitasking and a 3,000 mAh battery powers the handset. There is also a large and tall 6.5-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution that works out to 1080 x 2520 px thanks to that 21:9 aspect ratio.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2O7hv05 via IFTTT

Apple responds to Spotify's complaints in an acerbic rant

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A couple of days ago we reported that Spotify is filing a complaint against Apple with the European Commission for unfair practices. Spotify claimed that Apple made it difficult for companies like Spotify to compete fairly with Apple's own services on the company's platform by putting artificial restrictions and ever-shifting goalposts. Today Apple fired back with a post on its website claiming to address Spotify's claims. The post, attributed to no one in particular at the company, comes across as a little too aggressive than what we have come to expect from this otherwise mild-mannered... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JuJB6X via IFTTT

Microsoft adds DirectX 12 support on Windows 7

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Microsoft has announced that it is bringing DirectX 12 support for Windows 7. The company also announced that Blizzard Entertainment's hugely popular World of Warcraft will become the first title to support DirectX 12 on Windows 7. DirectX 12 is a low-level API launched alongside Windows 10. It aims to improve performance and efficiency by reducing driver overhead. DirectX 12 titles are able to better leverage multi-core CPUs and also enable multi-GPU systems without requiring hardware vendor technologies such as CrossFire or SLi. Over the past couple of years, developers have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HC7uGW via IFTTT

Gboard for iOS now has in-app translation capabilities

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iOS users have just been treated to new Gboard features. Google's keyboard for iOS can now instantly translate the text as you type it. New translation features in Gboard version 1.42.0 The new update is live on the App Store and brings iPhone and iPad users ability to conveniently translate between the 100+ officially supported languages right from the keyboard without needing to resort to the Translate app. Once you update your Gboard app, you'll notice a translate icon in the suggestion bar. You can also trigger the new feature by simply tapping on the Google button. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TDZIUk via IFTTT

German intelligence agency says Huawei can't be trusted to build 5G networks

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The German intelligence agency BND has stated that Huawei isn't a trustworthy partner and shouldn't be a part of the country's 5G network deployment. The agency bases this on "security-relevant incidents" from the past. Previously, Norwegian intelligence raised similar concerns and Denmark agreed. Of course, the biggest pressure comes from the US - the US embassy in Berlin has warned that a potentially compromised 5G network could endanger the future of intelligence sharing between the two countries. The worry is that Huawei has built backdoors into its hardware that will be used by the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JfP9C0 via IFTTT

Some of this year's iPhones will have a triple-camera setup

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A new report coming straight from the Chinese supply chain claims that the upcoming iPhone 11, or whatever the next Apple phones end up named, will move to a triple camera. We've heard that one before so chances of it being correct are high. The rumor says the new camera setup will sit inside a square-shaped protrusion, similar to the Mate 20 Pro's, and it will be made available on both premium iPhones. The iPhone XR's successor, on the other hand, will make the transition to a dual-camera module. Source (in Japanese) from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2W41hHA via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) gets Android Pie with One UI

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Since last weekend, Samsung has rolled out Android Pie for three of its mid-rangers - the Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018), and the Galaxy A9 (2018). Now its time for the A7 (2018) to get the latest version of Android. The Android Pie update that's rolled out for Galaxy A7 (2018) carries version number A750FNPUU1BSC4 and comes with One UI. It also brings along February 2019 security patch to the smartphone. But, this isn't a global release as Samsung is currently seeding the update only in Russia. According to the rollout schedule shared by Samsung, the A7, A8, A8+, and A9 (2018) are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2F9nxcB via IFTTT

How a hero in New Zealand mosque attack used cat-and-mouse chase, shooter's own gun to save lives

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The death toll of Friday's terrorist attacks in New Zealand that killed 50 might have been much greater if not for the actions of a man they say is a hero. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2THm1si via Latest News

U.S. Lawmaker Vows Probe Into Plane's Approval: 737 Max Update

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A device found in the wreckage provided an early clue and work decoding the black boxes from Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 began in France. U.S. regulators aren’t expected to let flights resume until Boeing completes a software update, which could take at least six weeks to finalize. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TI7ufE via Latest News

Exclusive: Beto O'Rourke belonged to major hacker group as a teenager

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In an exclusive interview with this reporter for a forthcoming book about the group, the former U.S. congressman from Texas confirmed that as a youth in El Paso, he belonged to the hacking group known as the Cult of the Dead Cow. In the group, O’Rourke wrote online essays under the pseudonym “Psychedelic Warlord” that could provide fodder for political supporters and foes alike. The Reuters article marks the ex-congressman as the most prominent former hacker in American politics. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HpcwXS via Latest News

A big hand for Beto O'Rourke and his amazing waving arms

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The Democratic 2020 presidential candidate has already made a big impression – with his meme-worthy hand movements Beto O’Rourke addresses supporters in Iowa. ‘I’ve never seen so much hand movement,’ said Donald Trump. Photograph: Stephen Maturen/AFP/Getty Images Beto O’Rourke’s freshly announced 2020 White House run has been dismissed as vainglorious by some, but it generated significant excitement among others attracted by media hype and his undoubted charisma. None of that excitement, however, came near matching the candidate’s own. When the former Texas congressman laid out his vision at a coffee shop in Iowa, what he said wasn’t anywhere near as memorable as the way he said it. Standing on a counter, removing pieces of clothing and constantly gesticulating, O’Rourke’s hand movements were seized upon as remarkable if not downright odd and immediately headed into internet-meme territory. “I think he’s got a lot of hand movement,” Donald Trump told reporters after news of O’Rourke’s

Pittsburgh Jewish Group Raises Money for New Zealand Muslim Community After Mosque Shootings

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"We are all too familiar with the devastating effect a mass shooting has” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HD4SbG via Latest News

Special Report: Beto O'Rourke's secret membership in a legendary hacking group

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One thing you didn’t know: While a teenager, O’Rourke acknowledged in an exclusive interview, he belonged to the oldest group of computer hackers in U.S. history. Members of the hugely influential Cult of the Dead Cow, jokingly named after an abandoned Texas slaughterhouse, have protected his secret for decades, reluctant to compromise his political viability. Now, in a series of interviews, CDC members have acknowledged O’Rourke as one of their own. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JwvBcT via Latest News

Attempted robbery at Bellagio casino in Las Vegas turns into shoot-out with police

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An attempted robbery at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas turned into a shoot-out with police. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TQjmvC via Latest News

The Terror Attack is New Zealand’s Darkest Day

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At least forty-nine are dead; an assailant is in custody, and a murderous, white supremacist manifesto has been widely rejected. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HADNWL via Latest News

Gaza-Israel Tension Defused as Vote Nears, Israel TV Reports

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There was no confirmation from Israel, Kan reported. An Isareli government spokesman couldn’t immediately be reached for comment, and there was no official confirmation from Gaza. In a sign Hamas wasn’t interested in a further escalation, the weekly Friday protest against Israel that’s been going on for nearly a year was called off. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HCs1v5 via Latest News

Boeing upgrades software on crisis-hit 737 MAX after deadly crash

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Boeing is upgrading the stall prevention software on its 737 MAX, industry sources said Friday, as French investigators scoured black box data from the latest of two deadly crashes involving the aircraft in recent months. The MAX has been grounded worldwide following Sunday's Ethiopia Airlines disaster that killed all 157 on board, and the fallout has left the company, regulators and airlines scrambling to respond. Boeing will fine-tune its MCAS system -- implicated in the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX 8 in Indonesia in October -- within 10 days, said two sources, who cautioned that the cause of the latest crash has yet to be determined. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J9ujUR via Latest News

Guardian US's 11-minute climate strike: why we devoted our front page to climate change

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As thousands of US students join a global strike to demand action on climate change, Guardian US is offering extensive live coverage of the strikes – and devoted our entire front page to climate change for 11 minutes earlier todayMake a contribution to support the Guardian’s independent journalism and our unique commitment to climate reporting The school climate strikes kicked off this morning in Australia and are traveling around the world for 24-hours. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/AFP/Getty Images Today, American students from all 50 states are taking part in what could be one of the largest environment protests in history: a global school strike to demand that adults take action on climate change. In addition to a major rally at the US Capitol and more than 70 events around the country, the actions included an 11-minute school walkout at 11am ET to draw attention to a recent UN report warning that we have just 11 years to avoid a climate change catastrophe. To support the students, a

In wake of mosque attacks, Trump downplays threat from white nationalists: 'I think it's a small group of people'

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The president went on to portray immigrants crossing into the U.S. as an "invasion." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FgjCvL via Latest News

Pimco says college scandal mastermind spoke at two events it hosted

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The figure at the center of the U.S. college cheating scandal spoke twice in the past decade at events hosted by Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco), one of the world's largest asset managers whose former chief executive is ensnared in the fraud, the company said on Friday. Some Pimco employees also used William 'Rick' Singer's "legitimate college prep services," Pimco said in a statement. "We have no information at this time, however, to indicate Pimco employees acted improperly in their private capacity," Pimco said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2u73YMS via Latest News

YouTube's PewDiePie 'sickened' by mosque gunman's namedrop

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YouTube's most-watched blogger PewDiePie said he was "sickened" after hearing that the gunman behind Friday's New Zealand mosque massacre had promoted his videos before opening fire. Forty-nine people were killed and dozens more wounded in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, in an attack which sparked global outrage. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HmzaAq via Latest News

In New Zealand, a journey around the world and into darkness

Under New Zealand's contempt rules, there are limits on what can be published about him, to preserve his right to a fair trial. Although his social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter were taken down soon after news of the incident spread, police said Tarrant had lived in Grafton, an inland city split by a river and known for its logging industry, about 500 kilometers (310 miles) north of Sydney. Grafton High School did not return a Reuters phone call seeking comment. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2O5FBYW via Latest News

Boeing to upgrade stall prevention on 737 MAX: sources

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Boeing in the next 10 days will roll out an upgrade to the MCAS stall prevention system for 737 MAX aircraft that have had two deadly accidents in recent months, two industry sources told AFP. The system was implicated in the crash of a 737 MAX 8 in Indonesia in October but the sources cautioned that the cause of the fatal Ethiopia Airlines accident last weekend has not yet been determined. The software fix, which was already underway prior to the latest incident, will only take about two hours to install, said the sources, who asked not to be identified. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HojCfA via Latest News

Nebraska hit with worst flooding in 50 years

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Nebraska is dealing with the worst flooding its seen in 50 years after a powerful, late-winter 'bomb cyclone' storm pushed into the U.S. Midwest. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TeuA8V via Latest News

Beto O'Rourke belonged to major hacker group as a teenager

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Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke belonged to one of the best-known groups of computer hackers as a teenager, Reuters revealed today. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HnV3PJ via Latest News

Casino robbery suspect dies after shootout with police

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a robbery suspect died Saturday following brief shootout outside the Bellagio hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip while an officer who was shot in his bulletproof vest escaped serious injury. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TL6bMv via Latest News

In Congress and from Trump, horror over New Zealand mosque massacre

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Two of the three Muslim members of Congress respond to the horrific attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UFBmps via Latest News

Canada transport minister says won't ground planes after Ethiopia crash

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Canada's transport minister said Monday he won't ground dozens of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jetliners operated by three Canadian carriers, unless an investigation into a deadly Ethiopia crash gives him reasons. Safety doubts over Boeing's best-selling model drove several carriers to ground the aircraft after a new jet crashed in Ethiopia, killing all 157 people on board, including 18 Canadians. Air Canada, Westjet and Sunwing operate 41 of the jetliners in this country. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TMCU4U via Latest News

Special Report: Beto O'Rourke's secret membership in a legendary hacking group

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One thing you didn’t know: While a teenager, O’Rourke acknowledged in an exclusive interview, he belonged to the oldest group of computer hackers in U.S. history. Members of the hugely influential Cult of the Dead Cow, jokingly named after an abandoned Texas slaughterhouse, have protected his secret for decades, reluctant to compromise his political viability. Now, in a series of interviews, CDC members have acknowledged O’Rourke as one of their own. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HowB0x via Latest News

Yellow vest 'ultimatum' rally turns violent in Paris

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After weeks of declining participation, France's "yellow vest" protest movement attempted to rebound on Saturday with a major rally in Paris which quickly turned violent. A large crowd gathered on the Champs-Elysees avenue for the 18th straight week of anti-government protests which initially rocked President Emmanuel Macron's administration, forcing him to adopt more anti-poverty measures, but had appeared to fizzle in recent weeks. Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters who erected barricades near the Champs-Elysees in scenes reminiscent of some of the most tense "yellow vest" rallies. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Hm8lw0 via Latest News

Report: Ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight had serious trouble right after takeoff

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The Boeing 737 Max 8 jetliner that crashed in Ethiopia and triggered a global grounding of the vaunted planes had accelerated wildly after takeoff from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TNrdtL via Latest News

The Latest: Downstream Missouri River prepares for flooding

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on flooding in the Midwest (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2O7xifg via Latest News

Australian lawmaker blames mosque slaughter on 'increasing Muslim presence'

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A right-wing member of the Australian parliament blamed the murder of 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Muslim immigration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Cm0OJH via Latest News

I got into 39 colleges without cheating: What applying to schools looks like in 2019

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Jordan Nixon got into 39 colleges without any celebrity parents or $500,000 bribes. But that doesn't mean it wasn't "stressful to say the least." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2T8H9Cg via Latest News

Armed Man Chased, Fired On New Zealand Mosque Shooter

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One armed congregant pursued the gunmen who opened fire during Friday prayer at his mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, firing two shots at them as they sped away, the New Zealand Herald reported.The unnamed man went home to retrieve his gun when the shooting broke out before returning to the Linwood mosque to engage the shooter. He reportedly told the police he was acting in "self defense."At least 49 people were killed and 48 injured during shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. The Linwood mosque shooting claimed seven lives while a second shooting, at the Al Noor mosque, resulted in 41 dead.Police also found improvised explosive devices attached to two vehicles outside of one of the mosques.Four people have been arrested in connection with the attacks but just one man, 28-year-old Brandon Tarrant, has been charged with murder. Tarrant live-streamed part of his attack on the Al Noor mosque, creating a sickening 17-minute video that ha

Mother files $500 billion lawsuit in alleged college admission bribery scam

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A mother, who was also a teacher, has filed a $500 billion lawsuit in the alleged college admission scam. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UCrFbj via Latest News

Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes after rockets target Tel Aviv

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Israel said Friday its aircraft had struck dozens of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rockets from the Palestinian enclave, including rare fire toward its economic capital Tel Aviv. The escalation followed weeks of growing tensions and came at an especially sensitive time ahead of Israel's April 9 elections. As the polls approach, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is widely believed to want to avoid a fourth war in the Gaza Strip since 2008 -- but the exchange of fire again showed the risks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TRIpOK via Latest News