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Published time: 29 Aug, 2018 09:00 Edited time: 29 Aug, 2018 09:31 In a televised address to the nation, the Russian president proposed moves that would ease the transition to a new pension system, such as making it illegal to fire employees approaching retirement age. In the much-anticipated address, Putin also acknowledged that in the […]
Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider Rents in North Brooklyn are falling more than a year before the L train is set to shut down between Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to StreetEasy. That creates a bargain for people who are willing to make the trade-off for a longer commute. Sales prices aren’t falling. But it’s taking longer for […]
Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider Rents in North Brooklyn are falling more than a year before the L train is set to shutdown between Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to Streeteasy. That creates a bargain for people who are willing to make the trade-off for a longer commute. Sales prices aren’t falling. But it’s taking longer for houses […]
REUTERS / Mike Hutchings Cape Town, South Africa, is going through one of the worst droughts in its history. Officials have designated a date on which most taps will be turned off and everyone will be subjected to a strict water-rationing system. It’s known as “Day Zero.” Stunning photos reveal the extent of the water […]
BI Getty Images Widely recognized as the father of virtual reality, Jaron Lanier has been hugely influential in shaping the technology of today. Lanier’s work is considered foundational to the field of VR; he’s spurred developments in immersive avatars, VR headsets and accessories, and was involved in early advancements in medical imaging and surgical simulator […]
Put away your Fantastic Four and Avengers figurines, and roll up your shirt sleeves: We’re going to talk movie rights. One of the biggest deals in the superhero movie landscape could soon take place and it has vast implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond. Disney and 21st Century Fox are finalizing a deal that would see […]
Woods is set to return to competitive action later this month in the Hero World Challenge after nine months out of the game. And he seems to be in high spirits ahead of his comeback, positing videos on social media of him in action. Many former players have warned against expecting too much too soon […]
Enlarge / MIT researchers are working on a app that uses a smartphone’s microphone and accelerometers to diagnose impending maintenance problems. (credit: Getty / Aurich) As cars get smarter, more and more of them are going to give their owners preventative maintenance alerts. It’s one of the benefits to consumers regularly touted by advocates of […]
© AFP/File KIM Won-Jin Washington (AFP) – The US military has observed activity in North Korea that suggests Pyongyang may be gearing up for another nuclear test, a US official said Thursday. “At the sites where we watch tests, we see a level of activity that’s similar to what they’ve done before other tests,” the […]
Daily Engagement is a new, brief, daily feature on Flavorwire. It’s aimed at helping people feel somewhat less helpless and hopeless (or at least in control of their helplessness and hopelessness) in the midst of a political news cycle that’s been doling out daily affronts to human decency. Every day, we’ll post one easy thing […]
