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World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vvnz via IFTTT

School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT via IFTTT

Google launches solar power service in UK

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP via IFTTT

Tesla hit parked police car 'while using Autopilot'

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG via IFTTT

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB via IFTTT

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q via IFTTT

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W via IFTTT

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0 via IFTTT

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5 via IFTTT

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn via IFTTT

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D via IFTTT

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K via IFTTT

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD via IFTTT

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg via IFTTT

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg via IFTTT

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS via IFTTT

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6 via IFTTT

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK via IFTTT

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D via IFTTT

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl via IFTTT

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn via IFTTT

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp via IFTTT

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk via IFTTT

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U via IFTTT

Blood Will Tell, Part 2: Did Faulty Evidence Doom Joe Bryan?

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By PAMELA COLLOFF from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Ji40dW

How an Unproven Forensic Science Became a Courtroom Staple

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By LEORA SMITH and PROPUBLICA from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2kBaFBZ

Tu resumen de noticias del jueves

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By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2slejEt

This Harry Potter Uses a Bow and Arrow. Not a Wand.

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By ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2xqpS25

Word + Quiz: solicitude

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2xsCzcK

What’s on TV Thursday: N.B.A. Finals and ‘A Bronx Tale’

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H6u8TV

Race Against the Rains

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2J2CyNV

Spain Is Next to Test Europe’s Stability as Rajoy Faces No-Confidence Vote

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By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2siHFmY

Crosses Go Up in Public Offices. It’s Culture, Bavaria Says, Not Religion.

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By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LJoE5a

Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is.

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By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2kAvNIs

Stanley Cup Finals: Braden Holtby Bounces Back to Lift the Capitals

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xt8N7z

Sanchez Goes the Other Way, and Severino Stays the Course, in a Yankees Win

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2sjNjoz

The Mets Get Some Help From Jason Vargas and a Few Fresh Arms

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By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IYWipV

Overlooked No More: The Soviet Icon Who Was Hanged for Killing a Czar

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By EVA SOHLMAN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2H3afgB

What You Might Say

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2LaZHhP

In a First for Germany, Hamburg Bans Diesel Engines. On 2 Roads.

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By AMIE TSANG and CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2smgXtv

Italy, Arkady Babchenko, Whales: Your Thursday Briefing

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By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2LJq0Ni

‘The Americans,’ at Last, Lets Us Exhale

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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2sghj4X

The End of ‘The Americans’: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on the ‘Devastating’ Finale

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By MAUREEN RYAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2J2TCaQ

US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit - CNN

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CNN US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit CNN Washington (CNN) While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were billed primarily as diplomatic missions, the face-to-face encounters have also served as valuable intelligence gathering opportunities ... Mike Pompeo, top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol have dinner in New York CBS News Congress must step up sanctions law to stop American adversaries The Hill Talks Aim to Put Summit With North Korea on Track Wall Street Journal ABC News  - CNBC  - Bloomberg  - New York Magazine all 682 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2L8Rw5v via IFTTT

McCabe memo: Trump asked Rosenstein to mention Russia in Comey firing - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY McCabe memo: Trump asked Rosenstein to mention Russia in Comey firing USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe authored a memo claiming that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said President Trump asked him to refer to the Russia investigation as a reason for recommending the dismissal of FBI ... Andrew McCabe turned over his memo on Comey's firing to Robert Mueller CNN Ex-FBI official McCabe gives memo on Comey firing to Mueller - New York Times Reuters Former FBI deputy director wrote memo detailing discussion with deputy attorney general: Source ABC News Daily Beast all 53 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2JkkEtk via IFTTT

Trump Responds to Fury Over 'Roseanne,' but Not Her Racist Remarks - New York Times

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New York Times Trump Responds to Fury Over 'Roseanne,' but Not Her Racist Remarks New York Times WASHINGTON — It was not the racist comment that made the president angry. It was the apology from ABC. Wading into a public outcry over remarks by the comedian Roseanne Barr, President Trump did not condemn the Twitter post about a black former ... Roseanne Barr's Ex Tom Arnold Says His Former Wife 'Wanted' Cancellation 'to Happen' PEOPLE.com Tom Arnold says he knew 'Roseanne' reboot 'would not end well' CNN Why did Disney take such a big gamble on 'Roseanne'? Blame the uncertain TV market Los Angeles Times Slate Magazine  - Hollywood Reporter  - HuffPost  - Deadline all 1,682 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2JijNcz via IFTTT

Judge Suggests Review of Cohen Documents Is Moving Too Slowly - New York Times

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New York Times Judge Suggests Review of Cohen Documents Is Moving Too Slowly New York Times Lawyers for Michael D. Cohen have been given a June 15 deadline to complete their review of materials seized by the F.B.I.CreditSpencer Platt/Getty Images. By Alan Feuer and Benjamin Weiser. May 30, 2018. A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday ... Prosecutors in Michael Cohen case piecing together shredded documents from raid NBCNews.com Michael Avenatti Withdraws Bid To Appear Before Judge in Cohen Probe Wall Street Journal Where Avenatti's winning streak comes to an end CNN Politico  - New York Daily News  - USA TODAY  - U.S. News & World Report all 180 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LIKpSy via IFTTT

US Is Poised to Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on European Union - New York Times

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New York Times US Is Poised to Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on European Union New York Times The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from allies like the European Union, Canada and Mexico. German steel from a mill like this one in Duisburg could be hit with a 25 percent tariff as soon as Friday ... US Plans to Hit EU With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Wall Street Journal President Trump Plans to Implement Tariffs on EU Steel and Aluminum TIME Trump readies to hit US allies with steel, aluminum tariffs Politico Reuters  - Bloomberg  - BBC News all 119 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2L8WDTi via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein indicted by New York grand jury on rape and sex assault charges - Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times Harvey Weinstein indicted by New York grand jury on rape and sex assault charges Los Angeles Times A New York grand jury indicted producer Harvey Weinstein on two counts of rape and another of a criminal sexual act Wednesday just days after he surrendered to authorities. Weinstein is charged with rape in the first degree, rape in the third degree ... Harvey Weinstein Indicted On Multiple Rape & Sex Crime Charges By Grand Jury Deadline Harvey Weinstein Indicted by New York Grand Jury Variety Harvey Weinstein indicted by New York grand jury on rape charges NBCNews.com New York Times  - New York Daily News  - CNN  - PEOPLE.com all 326 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J13EVH via IFTTT

After Trump was elected, Obama questioned whether his own presidency had come '10 or 20 years too early' - Business Insider

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Business Insider After Trump was elected, Obama questioned whether his own presidency had come '10 or 20 years too early' Business Insider President Barack Obama, in the days following the November 2016 election, began to question his own legacy. The aftershock of Donald Trump's surprise victory over Hillary Clinton had shaken Obama, as it did many others. At one point, America's first ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LMvcA7 via IFTTT

Woman arrested, manhunt continues in Tenn. deputy's slaying - CBS News

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CBS News Woman arrested, manhunt continues in Tenn. deputy's slaying CBS News Authorities arrested a woman in connection with the death Wedneaday morning of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy who was shot while responding to a call by a resident about a suspicious car. In a statement Wednesday night, the Tennessee Bureau of ... Woman arrested after shooting of Tennessee deputy, but manhunt continues for 2nd suspect CNN Suspect charged in death of Tennessee deputy; search for alleged gunman continues Fox News Dickson County Sheriff's deputy killed; Steven Wiggins sought in killing of Sgt. Daniel Baker - The Tennessean The Tennessean TN.gov all 150 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2xrWWXB via IFTTT

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Up at Student's Question on Shootings - New York Times

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New York Times Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Up at Student's Question on Shootings New York Times Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, at a children's fitness event on Wednesday. At a separate press briefing she responded to a young student's question about violence in schools.CreditSusan Walsh/Associated Press. By Daniel ... A 13-year-old journalist asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders about school shootings. Here's what she said. Washington Post Boy Whose School Shooting Question Left Sarah Sanders Choking Back Tears Says 'I'm Glad I Did It' PEOPLE.com Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders Whitehouse.gov (press release) KTLA  - USA TODAY all 121 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2JfnIqD via IFTTT

Blood Will Tell, Part 2: Did Faulty Evidence Doom Joe Bryan?

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By PAMELA COLLOFF from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Ji40dW via IFTTT

How an Unproven Forensic Science Became a Courtroom Staple

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By LEORA SMITH and PROPUBLICA from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2kBaFBZ via IFTTT

Tu resumen de noticias del jueves

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By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2slejEt via IFTTT

This Harry Potter Uses a Bow and Arrow. Not a Wand.

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By ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2xqpS25 via IFTTT

Word + Quiz: solicitude

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2xsCzcK via IFTTT

What’s on TV Thursday: N.B.A. Finals and ‘A Bronx Tale’

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H6u8TV via IFTTT

Race Against the Rains

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2J2CyNV via IFTTT

Spain Is Next to Test Europe’s Stability as Rajoy Faces No-Confidence Vote

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By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2siHFmY via IFTTT

Crosses Go Up in Public Offices. It’s Culture, Bavaria Says, Not Religion.

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By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LJoE5a via IFTTT

Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is.

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By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2kAvNIs via IFTTT

Stanley Cup Finals: Braden Holtby Bounces Back to Lift the Capitals

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xt8N7z via IFTTT

Sanchez Goes the Other Way, and Severino Stays the Course, in a Yankees Win

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2sjNjoz via IFTTT

The Mets Get Some Help From Jason Vargas and a Few Fresh Arms

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By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IYWipV via IFTTT