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ISS is basically a bacteria-filled locker room, study finds - CNET

At least in terms of germs, they're the same, according to NASA scientists cataloguing microbes on the space station. from CNET https://cnet.co/2P0lSuq via Mobiles

Twitter drops the number of people you can follow in a day - CNET

The change is aimed at cracking down on spammers. from CNET https://cnet.co/2uRd2pr via Mobiles

Galaxy S10 settings to change right now video - CNET

Did you recently buy a Samsung Galaxy S10? Consider changing these settings to get the most out of your new phone. from CNET https://cnet.co/2FXbTSq via Mobiles

Why People Are So Mad About The Epic Games Store - Kotaku

Why People Are So Mad About The Epic Games Store    Kotaku For more than a decade, Steam has dominated the PC gaming market. More than 100 million people have amassed vast game collections on Valve's platform, ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Iln8XA via Technology

Honor 20i is coming officially on April 17

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The Honor 20i will be officially introduced on April 17, the company profile on Weibo announced with a video. The phone will have a notched screen, where the waterdrop cutout will be occupied by a 32 MP selfie shooter. The teaser about the launch in Beijing does not reveal much, but phones with model numbers HRY-TL00T and HRY-AL00Ta appeared on TENAA with the same front-facing camera and a triple main setup on the back. While the Honor 20i got a promo video to show itself, the Huawei subsidiary is actually planning another product launch at the event - Honor Magicbook 2019. It... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2YXRMMC via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy Note10 will come in four versions, report claims

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We've already heard that Samsung will launch the Note10 alongside a smaller version of the stylus-toting phablet, and today a new report from its home country of South Korea comes to elaborate further. According to this new rumor, there will be no less than four different Galaxy Note 10 versions, two of them with 5G connectivity, and two topping out at 4G. Samsung Galaxy Note9 So, we'll apparently get the 6.75-inch Note10 along with a 6.28" version. The bigger model gets four rear cameras, while the smaller one has to make do with three. Then we have two almost identical phones in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Vs4EIF via IFTTT

US unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8, and S8+ finally receive Android Pie update

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Samsung has finally started rolling out the update to Android 9 Pie with the company's new One UI overlay for the unlocked Galaxy Note8, S8, and S8+ units sold in the US. This comes later than for carrier branded models in the States, which unfortunately has been par for the course for a couple of years now. Anyway, if you have purchased an unlocked S8, S8+, or Note8 from the US, you'll be happy to know that a tasty serving of Pie is on its way to you. The new firmware version is N950U1UEU5DSC1 for the Note8, and it will require a 1.5GB download. The size is approximately the same for the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2I5cXqR via IFTTT

Asus considers dual slider design for a 5G version of the Zenfone 6

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Remember dual sliders? Asus is thinking about bringing them back as one of the Zenfone 5 designers imagined a couple of versions of a dual-sliding, 5G-connected powerhouse. Dual slider design by Asus The first reveals a dual selfie camera on top, complete with powerful LED lights for great illumination in the evening. The bottom houses a front-firing loudspeaker. Alternatively, the bottom section of the slider can reveal additional camera controls for shooting with the main camera. What's interesting about this is that Asus went beyond the 3D render stage and actually... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VwjoX1 via IFTTT

Viber brings virtual local phone numbers for US, Canada, and the UK

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Viber claims 1 billion registered users, making it one of the largest chat apps in the world and today the company announced its latest feature - Viber Local Number (VLN). Viber will allow you to get a local based virtual landline or mobile number where anyone can call you at local rates. For now, the service is limited to inbound calls and texts but is scheduled to offer outward capabilities in the near future. Viber is rolling out the service in the US, Canada, and the UK with more countries coming soon. To set up the new feature, you need to head over to the settings menu of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IkiQQ9 via IFTTT

More OnePlus 7 cases hit the web, show the selfie camera peeking up from the top

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Yet more cases for the OnePlus 7 have surfaced (here's the previous batch). They show the taller hole for the triple camera on the back as well as a hole on top for the selfie camera to go through. The 3.5mm audio jack isn't making a return, the bottom only has cutouts for a USB-C port and the loudspeaker, plus two microphones. OnePlus 7 cases The top hole for the selfie camera is interesting, though. It has beveled sides so it doesn't obstruct the view of the camera. The case is still thick enough to protect the camera in case of a fall - assuming the camera is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2uQZf2h via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy A80 will highlight "A Galaxy Event" on April 10

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Samsung's Galaxy A event is scheduled for April 10 and all eyes are set on the A90 with its supposed sliding-rotating camera module. New reports claim that the phone will actually be announced as the Galaxy A80. The other highlight will be the Galaxy A70 and its 20:9 aspect ratio screen and 25W fast charging capabilities - both firsts for a Samsung device. A third device, speculated to be the A40 is also expected to make its official debut. The heavily anticipated A80 is expected to feature a massive 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with minimal bezels thanks to its unique rear top sliding... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2D2UUgJ via IFTTT

Netflix, Amazon and Google Play have 21:9 movies you can watch on Xperia 1 and 10

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While 16:9 is considered the standard for TV, there's more 21:9 content that you might have thought - that fits perfectly on Sony's 2019 flagship (Xperia 1) and mid-range smartphones (Xperia 10 and Plus). Two-thirds of Netflix original movies are filmed in 21:9, recent examples include the popular Birdbox and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle. Most of its original TV series, however, are presented in 18:9. By the way, Netflix is testing $0.95 mobile-only plans in India and Malaysia. These plans are valid for a single device for a week and stream video in SD. There are higher resolution... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2G8dru8 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy J8 joins the Pie club with new update

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Samsung is updating the Galaxy J8 to Android 9 Pie, the new firmware also includes One UI. This is the new direction for Samsung's custom interface, you can see a minute-long introduction here. The Galaxy J8 also received the April security patch. Like most of its siblings, the phone is on a quarterly update schedule, so expect the next security update in three months. The update - version J810FPUU3BSD1 - is rolling out in Russia and should expand to other regions soon. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KjvRfv via IFTTT

Lenovo Z6 Pro is coming this month with Snapdragon 855

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Lenovo Z6 Pro is arriving this month and will run on Snapdragon 855. Both were circulating as rumors and today the company VP confirmed them in a Weibo post. The phone's predecessor, the Z5 Pro was powered by the Snapdragon 710, and fans had to wait for the GT Edition to see a flagship Qualcomm chipset in a Lenovo smartphone. The slider arrived with dual cameras, but it looks like the new device will have only one main shooter. There's a chance that the one camera for illustration purposes, with another one or two additional snappers to be positioned below (just like the Honor View... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WUOZ4K via IFTTT

Flexible screen nubia Alpha up for pre-orders, coming April 10

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The smartwatch game is dominated by Apple and Samsung is still the leader in terms of smartphone shipments but there is a gray area in between and the nubia Alpha is the device that aims to bridge the gap. Today marks the official launch of pre-orders for the smartphone (as nubia refers to it) in China and the device will begin shipping by April 10. The main highlight of the device is the 4-inch OLED screen. It's quite a unit to put on your wrist and offers solid build quality. The Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC combined with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage covers the internals. There is a 5MP f/2.2... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Uu1OGQ via IFTTT

The Oppo Reno will have a dual texture glass back

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The Oppo Reno will have a glass back with a dual texture finish, a new teaser has revealed. It will have a grippy matte finish on most of the back with a decorative glossy line for the Oppo logo. The Oppo Reno will have a dual texture glass back The company has scheduled a "new product launch" event to unveil the series on April 10, which it announced with an artsy video (you can see it on Weibo). However, this doesn't align with the April 24 date from last week. Either this is a split between teaser event/full reveal or Chinese event/European one. By the way, the color option... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KgR75v via IFTTT

Asus ROG Phone sequel coming Q3 of 2019

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The gaming phone market is becoming the next battleground for Chinese manufacturers thanks to the growing popularity of mobile eSports titles such as PUBG and Mobile Legends. There are tournaments that garner more than 200 million spectators and titles like the aforementioned PUBG bolster 30 million active users. Asus was one the manufactures to quickly jump on board the gaming phone hype with its ROG Phone and, according to a new report from DigiTimes, its sequel will arrive in the third quarter of this year. Chinese gaming publisher Tencent will partner with Asus to promote the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VuQ5UD via IFTTT

Realme reaches 6 million sales, celebrates with discounts

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Realme is not even a year old but the company already managed to push over 6 million phones. To celebrate the new milestone, it is launching plenty of deals for the Realme 2 Pro, Realme U1 and some accessories. The Realme 2 Pro will be INR11,990 (from INR12,990) and will come with extra INR1,000 off if you select a prepaid plan. A similar deal is available on the Realme U1 on Amazon India - it currently starts at INR9,999, and you'll get a thousand more off the total if you go for a pre-paid option. The phones are also available at the company's online store. If you... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2D2UF5v via IFTTT

Nokia X71 available for pre-order in China

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The Nokia X71 has the tough task of competing with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and vivo V15 Pro for the midrange crown in China. The device offers a versatile camera setup with 48MP (main) and 8MP (wide) sensors as well as the trendy hole punch display. As of today, Chinese users can reserve HMD's latest phone through the official Nokia site. Running through the spec sheet, the phone boasts a 6.39" 1080p+ LCD with a cutout for the front 16MP camera. Inside is the Snapdragon 660 paired with 6GB RAM and either 64/128GB storage with microSD expansion. The back features Nokia's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IbInvV via IFTTT

Fighting flares in battle for Tripoli despite UN appeal for ceasefire in Libya

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Fighting has flared in southern Tripoli as General Khalifa Haftar’s self-styled Libyan National  Army (LNA) intensified its assault on the capital despite a United Nations appeal for a cease fire.  The United Nations mission to Libya (Unsmil) called for an "urgent" two hour truce to allow the evacuation of civilians and wounded from Tripoli's southern suburbs on Sunday, where troops loyal to the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) were battling to halt the LNA assault on the city.  But the violence saw no sign of abating, with Gen Haftar's forces launching at least one airstrike on a Tripoli suburb, and witnesses reported hearing grad rockets firing to the south of the city.  The airstrike was the LNA's first use of air power in the battle. It came after pro-government forces launched air-raids on Saturday.  Militiamen from the western city of Misrata head into Tripoli to reinforce the UN-backed government  Credit: STRINGER/EPA-EF...

Jeremy Corbyn tells Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘get your hands dirty’ in expert gardening advice

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked for “sage words of advice” from anyone with a green thumb while gardening over the weekend — and got a helping hand from the other side of the pond.Jeremy Corbyn responded to the freshman Democrat’s call for tips as she tended to a plot in a local community garden, encouraging her to “get your hands dirty” in a tweet. “For a new plot, first see what is already growing!” The Labour leader began, responding to a tweet the 29-year-old posted asking what she should plant in the space. “Then go for some flowers and plants that attract bees and thus improve pollination for everyone,” Mr Corbyn continued, adding, “lavender or comfrey good for bees.” Mr Corbyn, who has a well-known affinity for gardening, told Ms Ocasio-Cortez the “best way to be healthy is to get your hands dirty - in the soil!” The politician has previously drawn headlines for his gardening hobby, stirring controversy in 2016 when he was unable to be reached as he was reportedly “making jam”. ...

Head of US Secret Service to quit job: White House

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The head of the US Secret Service, which guards President Donald Trump and visiting heads of state, is stepping down, the White House said Monday in the administration's latest sign of turbulence. "United States Secret Service director Randolph 'Tex' Alles... will be leaving shortly and President Trump has selected James M. Murray, a career member of the USSS, to take over as director beginning in May," Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement. No reason was given for Alles' sudden departure. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Kl2ZUl via Latest News

Uganda police say kidnapped US woman and driver are freed

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police said on Sunday they had rescued an American woman and her driver who had been kidnapped by gunmen in a national park. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Kh9qYl via Latest News

Nadler: Barr is 'biased' and Mueller's Trump-Russia report must be released

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* Democrat: attorney general is ‘agent of the administration’ * President tweets angrily about leaks to ‘fake news media’ The attorney general, William Barr, speaks at a justice department event in February. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/ReutersSenior Democrats are keeping up pressure on the attorney general, William Barr, to release the full Mueller report, claiming collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia happened “in plain sight”.More than two weeks after Robert Mueller, the special counsel conducting the Russia inquiry, handed his final report to Barr, there is no sign of any let-up in Democratic demands. On the Sunday talkshows the charge was led by Jerry Nadler, chair of the House judiciary committee, who said trust should not be placed in Barr’s four-page summary of the report because the attorney general was “biased”.“Remember [Barr] is a biased person. He is someone who is an agent of the administration, is an appointee, a political appointee of the president whose inter...

Libya fighting escalates as Khalifa Haftar's forces bomb Tripoli airport

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Fighting for control of the Libyan capital escalated dramatically on Monday when rebel forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar carried out an airstrike on city's only operating airport.  The attack came amid reports that the internationally recognised government of National Accord led by Fayyez al-Sarraj had begun conscripting migrants held in detention centres to fight against Gen Haftar's troops. At least one jet was seen firing rockets at the Mitiga airport in northern Tripoli on Monday afternoon. The airport said it would be closed for the foreseeable future. No casualties were reported. At least 2,800 people have been displaced since Gen Haftar’s self-styled Libyan National Army launched an assault on Tripoli last week. The LNA said on Monday that 19 of its soldiers had been killed in recent days. The Tripoli based health ministry, on the government side, said at least 25 people including fighters and civilians had been killed and 80 wounded in fighting to the south of the capital....

Nipsey Hussle memorial service Thursday at Staples Center, ticketing details announced

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Timing and ticketing details were announced for Thursday's memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle at Staples Center in Los Angeles. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2P5ZboJ via Latest News

Erdogan's AK Party to seek recount of all Istanbul votes

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The AKP is reeling from its apparent loss of the mayoralties of Istanbul and the capital Ankara, both cities which the party and its Islamist predecessors have dominated for a quarter of a century. Erdogan himself rose to prominence as Istanbul's mayor in the 1990s before emerging as national leader. With both Imamoglu and his rival, former prime minister Binali Yildirim, securing more than 4.1 million votes, the margin of victory is likely to be extremely slim, but Imamoglu has said the appeals and recounts will not change the outcome. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UDuPiq via Latest News

Chief of staff says Dems will 'never' see Trump tax returns

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats will "never" see President Donald Trump's tax returns, said White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Sunday, as a new front opened in the confrontation between the administration and Congress. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Im17rF via Latest News

Nipsey Hussle is gone. His legacy will forever live in South Los Angeles, a place of pride and hope

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South Los Angeles is a sprawling cluster of neighborhoods, many of them rich with African-American history, that are staring down major changes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G2ZSfg via Latest News

Facebook says has made headway against abuses ahead of India election

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During a media tour of the company's election operations center at its Menlo Park headquarters in California on Friday, company officials touted new fact-checking efforts for suppressing misinformation and technological advances such as the ability to detect when videos had been doctored. Excoriated for failing to stop Russian manipulation in the 2016 U.S. presidential vote, Facebook has ramped up efforts to prevent abuses in subsequent elections, including the 2018 American midterms and the recent Brazilian and Mexican contests. Governments in many countries, including India and the UK, are contemplating strict new regulations for social media companies. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G2Gr51 via Latest News

View Photos of the Jeep JT Scrambler Concept

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May Makes Fresh Appeal as Lawmaker Warns of Brexit Purgatory

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A long but flexible extension to the Brexit process proposed by the European Union was denounced as “like purgatory” by a leading U.K. lawmaker, as Prime Minister Theresa May appealed to both the public and politicians in search of support for a compromise departure plan. The government needs to move forward with leaving the trading bloc as soon as possible, the Conservative Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss told BBC radio on Sunday. While May will meet EU leaders Wednesday to make her case for a short extension to June 30, European Council President Donald Tusk is pushing for a delay of as long as a year to allow time to forge a new consensus, with an option to leave earlier once the withdrawal agreement is ratified by parliament. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Uj46s5 via Latest News

Stanford student who allegedly faked sailing credentials expelled

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Additional parents in the "Varsity Blues" case are expected to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scandal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2OXvNkg via Latest News

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Sports Direct makes a last-minute attempt to refinance the department store chain, but is turned down. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2D3UkiN via Online Shopping

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Carlos Ghosn was arrested for a fourth time last week while out on bail and faces several charges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vxgl0N via Online Shopping

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If the move goes ahead, duties could rise on $11bn worth of EU goods, from aircraft to cheese and wine. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GaOEFL via Online Shopping

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Lloyd's of London insurance has a new code of conduct, but not everyone welcomes it. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VxfcGy via Online Shopping

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Staff are calling for pay increases to combat the "stress" of low pay. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FYsUvn via Online Shopping

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President Macron's "great debate" shows that tax cuts are necessary, the prime minister says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFBPez via Online Shopping

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Centrica admits Iain Conn's £2.4m pay is dozens of times higher than that of the firm's employees. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IlCETl via Online Shopping

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The case against four former Barclays bankers - who denied the charges - dated back to 2008. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vu5zYZ via Online Shopping

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House of Lords Standards Commissioner rejects complaint Lord Hain failed to declare law firm role. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UlcBTw via Online Shopping

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The car maker will stop production in the West Midlands and Merseyside for one extra week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2D0Bidl via Online Shopping

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Israeli researchers think it's time we changed our approach to securing our computers from hackers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2D7DBv3 via Online Shopping

U.S. tourist, guide kidnapped in Uganda freed after 'settlement': tour firm

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Amid fears the incident could deter tourists from visiting the East African country, U.S. President Donald Trump called on Twitter for the kidnappers to be found. Ugandan authorities said on Sunday that Kimberley Sue Endecott, 35, and her driver, Jean Paul, had been rescued unharmed after being seized by gunmen in Queen Elizabeth National Park, near the border with Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 2. "I don't have details of the final settlement" New Vision reported on Monday, citing undisclosed sources, that a ransom of $30,000 had been paid. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2I8xf2L via Latest News

2020 Democrats Sanders, Klobuchar, Warren, Gabbard to join forum on women of color

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In a nod to the clout of women of color, Democratic presidential hopefuls will outline plans to address issues important to the women at a national forum. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G3wu7p via Latest News

Netanyahu's annexation pledge condemned by election challenger

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The main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's elections on Sunday condemned the premier's deeply controversial pledge to annex West Bank settlements, calling it an "irresponsible" bid for votes. Netanyahu said late Saturday he planned to apply sovereignty over at least parts of the occupied West Bank, a move that could prove the death knell for the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Benny Gantz, the former military chief whose centrist Blue and White alliance has posed a stiff challenge to Netanyahu, condemned the premier's remarks in an interview with Israeli news site Ynet. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WRj0CQ via Latest News

Prosecutor In Foxx’s Office Slams Her Handling of Smollett Case: ‘An International Laughingstock’

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An anonymous attorney in the Cook County prosecutor's office lambasted state attorney Kim Foxx over her handling of the high profile Jussie Smollett case, and the tendency of her and her allies to resort to accusations of racism when criticized, in an a letter provided to CWB Chicago on Monday.Foxx's office dropped all charges against Smollett last month after he was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly staging a bigoted and politically-motivated hate crime against himself with the help of two friends who were paid for their services. Citing his record of community service and the technically victimless nature of his alleged crime, Foxx's office dropped all charges without requiring that Smollett admit guilt.After briefly reviewing the history of racial discrimination in Chicago, the unnamed assistant state's attorney attacked Foxx and her allies for casting criticism of the decision as racist.The letter reads:> Fast forward to 2019 Chicago. The State’s Attorney’s ...

Russia decides to free captive whales after outcry - governor

Russian authorities have decided to free nearly 100 whales held in cages in Russia's Far East, the governor of Russia's Primorsky Region said on Monday, the TASS news agency reported. The decision to release the whales, after months of delays, coincided with a visit to the enclosures by Jean-Michel Cousteau, a French oceanographer and son of famous marine expert Jacques Cousteau. "An official decision has been taken to release all the animals into the wild," Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of Primorsky Region, was quoted as saying by TASS. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2I7LKE6 via Latest News

Booking a Flight Soon? These Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines, Researchers Say

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According to researchers who looked at on-time performance and more from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IjHsZr via Latest News

LED light bulbs are somehow on sale for just $1 each on Amazon, today only

Philips Hue white LED bulbs are on sale for $12.49 each today, and that's a fantastic deal. But Amazon is running a special one-day deal on Monday on regular LED bulbs that you are definitely going to want to take advantage of. Why "definitely," you ask? Because today may very well be the last day that you ever have to buy light bulbs. On Monday only, you can snag a 24-pack of Sylvania Home Lighting 74765 A19 Soft White 2700K LED Light Bulbs for just $24.08, which is just $1 a bulb. You read that correctly... $1! You can also get 24-packs of daylight-tone bright white 5000K bulbs for $25.19, which works out to $1.05 a bulb. Well, what the heck are you waiting for!?Here's what you need to know from the product page: * These LED lamps make an energy-efficient replacement and substitute for standard 60 watt incandescent lamps. At 8.5 watts, each bulb emits the bright light output of 800 lumens * These bulbs are a great energy-saving replacement for old incandescent bulbs...

These are the nation's largest U.S. airlines, ranked from worst to best by new study

The top and bottom airlines in the Airline Quality Rating mirrored The Points Guy's best and worst rankings last month. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IkVg5L via Latest News

American Tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott and Tour Guide Jean Paul Mirenge Reportedly Found Alive in Uganda

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ISAAC KASAMANI/GettyKimberly Sue Endicott, the American tourist from Costa Mesa, California, who was kidnapped along with her tour guide on a safari in Uganda were rescued alive, according to local authorities.“She has been located and rescued unharmed,” Uganda military spokesman Brigadier Richard Karemire told Reuters. Police said on Twitter that the Endicott and her Congolese tour guide “are in good health” and “in the safe hands” of security officials. Citing a spokesperson for Wild Frontiers Uganda and authorities, ABC News reported that Endicott and her Congolese tour guide were returned to a lodge at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda’s police force said the pair was “rescued” but did not provide specifics. The kidnappers have reportedly escaped. Endicott, who reportedly owns a small skin-care shop and is in her mid-50’s, has been missing since Tuesday when four kidnappers stopped the safari group at gunpoint in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Endicott reportedly has a daughter...

Trump takes ‘unprecedented’ action against Iran

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced on Monday that it would officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. “The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WUaClW via Latest News

Ghosn to reveal who he blames for arrest in Japan: wife

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Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has recorded a message in which he names the people he believes are to blame for his legal problems in Japan, his wife said in an interview on Sunday. Ghosn was re-arrested last week in Japan over fresh allegations of financial misconduct which will see him held in custody until at least April 14. Ghosn's wife Carole told the Journal du Dimanche newspaper in France that he had recorded a video interview in English before his detention. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G7t84z via Latest News

Chicago shooting: At least six people including two children injured at baby shower

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Two children were among six wounded victims in a drive-by mass shooting this weekend in Chicago. The shooting occurred on Saturday night in the city’s South Side, according to officials. Victims were reportedly at a baby shower gathering when gunfire erupted at about 6:21 pm local time in Englewood. The child victims were 8 and 10-years-old. Both were rushed to the Comer Children’s Hospital, where they were reported to be in stabile conditions. Police said both suffered gun shots, with the 8-year-old boy facing multiple wounds in his back and chest. The 10-year-old girl reportedly suffered a gunshot to her shin. The mother of the 8-year-old child was seen by local news outlets waiting outside of the hospital holding a shirt covered in blood while crying for her child. “He’s just a baby,” she repeatedly said. The Chicago Sun Times reported on the incident and its aftermath at the hospital. The boy’s grandmother confirmed to reporters that he was taken in for surgery that night. The mass...

Dutch adventurer finishes three-year electric car journey in Australia

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As Wiebe Wakker turned off his car in Sydney, Australia on Sunday afternoon it marked the end of a more than three-year journey for the Dutch adventurer and Blue Bandit, his converted electric Volkswagen Golf. Wakker's Plug Me In initiative is the longest journey in an electric car ever recorded and was started to inspire and educate on a carbon-free future, according to the campaign's website. Wakker departed the Netherlands on March 15, 2016 and has spent a total of 1,119 days traveling more than 95,000 km (59,000 miles) and visiting 33 countries to try and draw attention to the durability and sustainability of electric cars. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G9uJqN via Latest News

Nunes to send eight criminal referrals to DOJ on allegations of lying to Congress, leaking classified info

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House Intelligence Committee ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes is targeting allegations of misconduct during the Trump-Russia investigation; Griff Jenkins reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2uUUvZo via Latest News

The Latest: Booker raised $5 million since campaign launch

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Instant Pot’s excellent sous vide cooker just dropped to $71.99, a new all-time low

Instead of spending $200 on a Joule sous vide just because it can connect to your smartphone, we have a better idea. After all, why on Earth do you need to connect your sous vide to your smartphone? The Instant Pot SSV800 Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator cooks just as well at a fraction of the price, and right now that fraction is smaller than ever. Amazon has discounted this top-rated model from $80 to $75.99, and an extra $4 coupon cuts the price to $71.99. That's an all-time low and it won't last long!Here are the bullet points from the product page: * Creates Quality Dishes - Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator prepares high-end restaurant quality dishes at home, turning home cooks into gourmet chefs * Consistent Cooking - Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator creates and maintains an even and accurately controlled cooking water-bath for perfect cooking results each and every time * Sous vide cooks easily, cooking times range from 10 minutes to 72 hours and ...

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Your kids could be key to tax breaks, and maybe a bigger refund

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The tax overhaul cuts out the personal exemption and could hurt some families with children in high school or college. But tax credits can help. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2D1Gyxi via Latest News

Museveni vows 'Uganda is safe' after tourist kidnap

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday insisted his country was safe for travellers following the kidnapping of a US tourist, but vowed to further strengthen security in national parks. The American woman and her experienced safari guide were recovered unharmed Sunday after a ransom was paid for their release six days after they were abducted by gunmen while on an evening game drive in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Police spokesman Fred Enanga told journalists that the woman would be handed over to the American embassy in Kampala later Monday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Ikzr6D via Latest News

Lords Move to Prevent No-Deal as Talks Stumble: Brexit Update

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Theresa May is trying to find a new Brexit compromise with the opposition Labour Party, and officials from both sides will hold “technical talks” talks on Monday evening. House of Lords approves a bill aimed at stopping a no-deal Brexit. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2OWYD4l via Latest News

3 dead, 3 firefighters hurt in Phoenix collision

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Authorities say three people are dead and three firefighters seriously injured after a pickup truck and a fire engine collided at a west Phoenix intersection. Phoenix police say one victim of Sunday morning's crash was a 6-month-old baby. (April 8) from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2OWQTPL via Latest News