Monthly Archives: August 2017
Australian Kyrgios fined $5,500 for bad behavior
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of $5,500 for bad behavior during his U.S. Open first-round defeat, organizers said on Thursday.
House of Representatives to vote on self-driving car legislation next week
(Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a sweeping proposal to speed the deployment of self-driving cars without human controls and bar states from blocking autonomous vehicles, congressional aides said.
Washington tells Russia to close consulate, buildings in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has told Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two annex buildings in Washington and New York, the State Department said on Thursday, a response to Moscow last month ordering cuts in the U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia.
Apple just released a statement on net neutrality, and you need to read it right now
Apple has released a statement on net neutrality, and it’s worth reading. People get emotional about this topic. The future of the internet—and by extension the future of information, business, and just about everything else—is at stake, as the Federal Communications Commission works toward eliminating the rules that make sure internet providers can’t manipulate what […]
'Pokémon Go' is adding three more legendary Pokémon
Three new legendary Pokémon are appearing in Pokémon Go starting today: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. SEE ALSO: Disastrous ‘Pokémon Go’ Fest ends with anger and refunds From Aug. 31 to Sept. 30, Raiku, Entei, and Suicune will pop up in raid battles in specific regions around the world, then swap regions on Sept. 30, and […]
Apple sets iPhone 8 launch date for September 12
We finally know when Apple will announce the iPhone 8. Apple sent out invites to lucky members of the media and analysts on Thursday afternoon, officially marking September 12, 10 AM PT, as the event date and setting the stage with what should be Apple’s biggest product launch in years. SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 8 […]
You'll need the force to fly a Star Wars Battle Drone
Propel CEO Darren Matloff was fading behind a thick gray cloud created by a fog machine. He was trying to tell us about his company’s awesome new Star Wars drones, but even he was struggling to ignore the haze building between him and his small, but enthusiastic audience. “I think that’s enough with the fog […]
Cycling: Thomas confirmed in Sky team for Tour of Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Geraint Thomas will resume his crash-hit season at the Tour of Britain which starts this weekend, having recovered from a fractured collarbone that ended the Team Sky rider’s Tour de France.
Kremlin says got Trump adviser email about tower project but ignored it
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman confirmed on Wednesday he had received an email in January last year from an adviser to Donald Trump about a Moscow real estate project, but said he had neither replied nor discussed it with Putin.
Transgender members in U.S. military may serve until study completed: Mattis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday current policy regarding transgender personnel serving in the military would remain in place until he advises President Donald Trump on how to implement his directive on a transgender ban.