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Getty WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Al Franken has issued an explanation and apology in the wake of four women alleging that he had touched them inappropriately. The Minnesota-born former comedian says he is sorry that he’s made some women “feel badly.” He says he is a warm person who hugs people and that he’s […]
The pro-business Free Democratic Party abruptly announced its exit from three-way talks to form the German government on Sunday, citing a lack of common ground. The setback may see Germany hold new elections, challenging Merkel’s all but secured chancellorship. The chances for a so-called “Jamaica coalition” of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), the Free Democratic […]
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Depending on which analysts you choose to believe, Windows Mixed Reality headsets will either sell strongly, outselling the Oculus Rift by two-to-one and the HTC Vive by ten-to-fifteen percent in the fourth quarter… or get off to a slow start, with VR remaining niche. On the more upbeat side is market research […]
IT will be storming into cinemas worldwide this weekend with enormous expectations resting on the horror blockbuster. Hollywood is hoping Andres Muschietti’s reboot of the King classic will save a soggy summer at the box office. Critics have been mixed in their reviews for the IT movie, singling out the child stars and their moving […]
Getting the perfect photo on a holiday isn’t always easy. Many often risk their lives by hanging from dangerous cliff faces or leaning on a bridge to get their best shot. One young woman also tried this when taking her holiday photo. She found out the hard way the risk it can bring. The video […]
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An artificial intelligence has beaten one of the world’s top Dota 2 players in single combat today. Danil Ishutin, better known by his gaming handle “Dendi,” threw in the towel in the middle of a second game against a bot that OpenAI created, one that had been beating him handily. The two squared off in […]
Enlarge (credit: European Network on Invasive Alien Species) Across the globe, invasive species have caused no end of trouble. Their populations can explode because they have no natural predators. Or they are predators themselves who push native species to the brink of extinction. They can upset ecosystems that had evolved a fine balance. But, according […]
There is yet to be a full statement from the Tour following Porte’s accident. Porte and Dan Martin crashed on a bend midway through stage nine of the Tour. “He was conscious, it’s reassuring, he is being transferred to the hospital,” race doctor Florence Pommery said. Reports that Porte may have fractured his back appear […]
Clinton Steeds/Flickr From what we’ve seen, the vast majority of the men in the tech industry are respectful people, and many are outraged over the sexual harassment and discrimination their female colleagues endure. Even so, few of the ones we’ve talked to have been surprised at how women in the industry have been treated. The […]
