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Tips from climate activists on how to change the world
Tips from climate activists on how to change the worldClimate change is the biggest issue that faces humankind right now, and the future of our little blue ball is up against the clock. Genuine progress can feel impeded by everything from the lack of political urgency to ...continued
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Fairlife, Coca-Cola, hit with second wave of lawsuits over animal abuse allegations
Fairlife, Coca-Cola, hit with second wave of lawsuits over animal abuse allegationsvideosFairlife The cases were filed after non-profit animal welfare group Animal Recovery Mission released videos from an undercover investigation of Fair Oaks Farms showing animal...continued
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Arab League renews pledge to give Palestinians $100 million in monthly aid
Arab League renews pledge to give Palestinians $100 million in monthly aidCAIRO, Egypt — The Arab League Sunday reaffirmed a pledge to pay $100 million a month to the Palestinian Authority, a day after Washington unveiled its Middle East peace plan.Arab finance ministers ...continued
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How Kanye West's "Wyoming Sessions" Rollout Was Doomed From The Start
How Kanye West's "Wyoming Sessions" Rollout Was Doomed From The StartJune 23rd marks the one year anniversary of Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E.and, with that, the end of Kanye West’s infamous “five weeks, five albums” rollout plan that stemmed from what are now dubbed “The Wyom...continued
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Bouncer-ready Bangladesh 'favourites' against West Indies, says Tamim Iqbal
10:47 AM ETMohammad Isam in TauntonThe Bangladesh batsmen had a major homework to get through in the lead-up to their next game, against West Indies in Taunton: deal with the short ball. Looking at the way the West Indian pacers have gone so far at the World Cup, Banglade...continued
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Boeing heads to Paris Air Show hobbled as its 737 Max crisis clears way for rival Airbus
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplaneStephen Brashear | Getty ImagesBoeing is heading to the world's largest air show in crisis, giving its rival Airbus an opportunity to steal the show.Boeing's best-selling plane, the 737 Max, has been grounded since mid-March after two crashes of...continued
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New York City to directly fund abortion, in a historic first
New York City will become the first city nationwide to directly fund abortion, thanks to a budget deal announced Friday. Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D) included $250,000 for the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) in a $92.8 billion ...continued
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You won the H-1B lottery: Don’t lose your ticket when changing jobs – TechCrunch
H-1B holders are a hot commodity — here’s how to pull off a “transfer” to a new employer Xiao Wang & Anjana Prasad 1 day Xiao Wang & Anjana Prasad Contributor A...continued
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Trump says stock market would be '10,000 points higher' if Fed didn't raise rates
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a recent interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, saying the economy and stock market both could be doing much better "if we had somebody different" in charge of the central ...continued
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How China’s first autonomous driving unicorn Momenta hunts for data – TechCrunch
Cao Xudong turned up on the side of the road in jeans and a black T-shirt printed with the word “Momenta,” the name of his startup. Before founding the company — which last year topped $1 billion in valuation to become China’s first autonomous driving “unicorn” — he’d alr...continued
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Walmart to launch in-home grocery delivery in three cities, starting this fall – TechCrunch
Walmart on Friday announced plans for a new, in-home grocery delivery service which would allow the retailer to deliver items directly to a customer’s fridge or freezer, even when the customer isn’t home. The service, called InHome Delivery, works by way of smart entry te...continued
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Daniel Candeais wants to stay at Rangers next season | Sportslens
Glasgow Rangers winger Daniel Candeias has only a year remaining on his current deal at Ibrox. However, the 31-year-old Portuguese winger has insisted that he wants to continue at the ...continued
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Dow surges 400 points as Fed signals it will help economy if needed, trade tensions ease
Stocks surged on Tuesday, climbing back from a big rout in the past month, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled the central bank was open to easing monetary policy to save the economy and as trade tensions eased amid comments by China and Mexico.The Dow J...continued
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Security stays hot as Imperva grabs Distil Networks – TechCrunch
Last week 4 security companies changed hands. The shopping spree continued this week with CDN company Imperva, announcing it was buying bot mitigation startup Distil Networks. The companies did not share the acquisition price. Imperva CTO Kunal Anand says his company had...continued
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Last chance to sign up and save €200 off Disrupt Berlin – TechCrunch
We’re trotting out our lousy German to remind you that es ist jetzt oder nie — it’s now or never. This is your last chance to slash €200 off the super early-bird price on passes to Disrupt Berlin 2019. If you want to keep those euros in your pocket, you have to sign up fo...continued
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Villa should sign Baines | Sportslens
Aston Villa need another left-back as Neil Taylor is Dean Smith’s only natural option in the squad. The 30-year-old has struggled with injuries throughout the season and could benefit ...continued
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Following FTC complaint, Google rolls out new policies around kids’ apps on Google Play – TechCrunch
Google announced this morning a new set of developer policies aimed at providing additional protections for children and families seeking out kid-friendly apps on Google Play. The new policies require that developers ensure their apps are meeting all the necessary policy ...continued
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $418 million
Mega Millions Jackpot estimated at $540 million dollars.Getty ImagesThe Mega Millions jackpot has spilled over $400 million and would be the ninth largest winning since the game began in 2002. With no one hitting the right numbers Friday night, the next drawing on Tuesday...continued
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Business author Julian Guthrie on the biggest difference between ‘alpha’ men and women – TechCrunch
If you’ve been out and about in Silicon Valley in the last month or so, chances are you’ve heard of “Alpha Girls,” a new book written by journalist Julian Guthrie about four investors who’ve made a big impact on the world of startup investing. The book recognizes them — T...continued
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2019 Championship Play-Off Final: Aston Villa vs Derby County
The 2019 Championship Play-Off Final will be an all-Midlands blockbuster as Aston Villa and Derby County go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium on Monday, May 27. INTRODUCTION TO CHAMPIONS...continued
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Trump's trade war polls badly in key states like Pennsylvania, threatening his support for 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward journalists as he departs the White House for a campaign rally in Pennsylvania May 20, 2019 in Washington, DC.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesAmerican voters may be happy with the red-hot economy, but they're not thrilled about Pres...continued.1558534436608.png)
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The 1990s GOP would have demanded a special prosecutor for Trump’s Air Force One campaigning
In a stunning breach of protocol and a possible violation of campaign finance law, the president of the United States used his official presidential trappings for an overtly political act on Thursday. While good government groups quickly decried his actions as “entirely i...continued
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Amazon is spending billions on internet satellites, self-driving cars and more as revenue growth...
Jeff Bezos announces Blue Moon, a lunar landing vehicle for the Moon, during a Blue Origin event in Washington, DC, May 9, 2019.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesAmazon has been gradually racking up investments to position itself for the future as its core business slows.With...continued
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Instability of PCB hampering efforts to attract former players
8:35 AM ETA plan to involve modern cricketers in the working structure of the Pakistan Cricket Board seems to be have hit a snag. ESPNcricinfo understands one of the major reasons former players are reluctant to join the PCB is the organisation's inherent instability and ...continued
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Everyone in the Fashion Industry Will Buy These £50 Sandals This Summer
Over the past year, new-in sections have been like a revolving door of "dad" trends, with everything from anoraks to golf course–ready polos getting attention from the fashion crowd. This year, it's practical sandals brand Teva that has had a quick shift in reputation, an...continued
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