Monthly Archives: July 2019
Accused Capital One hacker 'had no malicious intent,' insists friend
Paige Thompson is accused of stealing the financial records of over 100 million Americans, but a self-described longtime friend says the situation is significantly more complicated than it first appears. The Department of Justice on Monday announced the arrest of Thompson, a 33-year-old former Amazon employee. Federal authorities alleged in a criminal complaint that she […]
Snapchat trolls Instagram with 'real friends' ad campaign
Snapchat is finally growing again, and it’s using that momentum to engage in some (not so) subtle trolling of its biggest rival: Instagram. Snap introduced a new ad campaign that’s all about promoting Snapchat as the home for “real friends.” The implications, of course, being that other platforms aren’t about “real friends.” Think that’s too […]
MLB notebook: Phillies acquire LHP Vargas from Mets
The New York Mets traded left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league catcher Austin Bossart on Monday.
Senate fails to override Trump vetoes of bills stopping Saudi weapons sales
The U.S. Senate on Monday failed to override President Donald Trump’s vetoes of legislation passed by Congress that would have blocked the sales of certain weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Warren says U.S. should use trade deals to raise global standards
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren told a town hall in Ohio on Monday that if elected to the White House, she would use the leverage of the United States to raise labor and environmental standards via global trade agreements.
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood': How do you solve a puzzle like Cliff?
Spoilers follow for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Though Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton is the big TV star and Margot Robbie’s Sharon Tate the rising starlet, it is Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth who is undoubtedly the hero of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Cliff is the film’s resident badass, a stuntman who gets […]
How to master top Adobe CC programs from your couch
TL;DR: Get access to the professional photography tools Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud for $25 (97% off its usual price) and Adobe Photoshop for $19 (86% off its usual price). Modern photography is a multi-step process. Clicking the button on the camera is really just the first step. If you really want your photos to stand […]
Chi G2 flat irons on sale for 55% off at Walmart
TL;DR: Get the salon-quality Chi G2 professional flat iron for $90.83. It’s normally $199.98, so you’ll save $109. Steadily high dew points have made for a soupy summer, and with storms predicted across much of the country for early August, you can expect a lot of frizz in your forecast. You’ll need to bring out […]
Verstappen wins crazy German GP as Hamilton extends lead
Max Verstappen made five pitstops, spun and then won a crazy German Grand Prix on Sunday while Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton had a nightmare afternoon but still stretched his overall lead to 41 points.
Senior Democrat Nadler: No deadline for Trump impeachment
A senior lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives on Sunday rejected the notion that Democrats must decide whether to pursue the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump before the 2020 election season shifts into high gear.