Monthly Archives: July 2019
Alaphilippe is Tour favorite, says Thomas
Defending champion Geraint Thomas labeled Julian Alaphilippe the Tour de France favorite after the Frenchman extended his overall lead with a stunning victory in Friday’s individual time trial.
NSA contractor sentenced to prison for huge theft of classified U.S. data
A former National Security Agency contractor was sentenced in Maryland to nine years in prison on Friday for stealing huge amounts of classified material from U.S. intelligence agencies over two decades though officials never found proof he shared it with anyone.
More Puerto Rico protests planned as governor resists calls to resign
Massive and at times violent protests in Puerto Rico showed no sign of stopping as labor unions on Thursday organized a Friday march to keep up pressure on the governor to resign, while dozens of guns were stolen in a raid on police firearms center.
Your first look at 'Rick and Morty' Season 4 is here, and it's super silly
We have our first glimpse at the long-awaited fourth season of Rick and Morty and it’s got almost everything you could ask for: Morty, an alien, Jerry, and rage. No Rick this time, unfortunately. As we learned in May, Rick and Morty is returning with Season 4 in November, and frankly this first clip is […]
This company created 'automated following' so two trucks only need one driver
Peloton Technology is moving autonomous vehicles along faster than most robo-taxis. At the Automated Vehicles Symposium in Orlando this week, Peloton unveiled its highly autonomous driving system for trucks — that plural “trucks” is key. This isn’t one truck going it alone with just sensors, cameras, and software guiding it across deserted highways. It’s a […]
Libra hasn't even launched yet, and Facebook is already in trouble over it
The words “permissionless” and “regulated” don’t exactly go together. But Facebook’s cryptocurrency project, Libra, is promising to adhere to regulations and be open to everyone, which may turn out to be a tough — if not impossible — task. That’s assuming there will even be a Libra coin, as originally envisioned. It’s been a nightmarish […]
MLB roundup: Padres' Paddack shuts down Marlins
Padres rookie right-hander Chris Paddack had a no-hitter through seven innings before giving up a home run in San Diego’s 3-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
Unbowed, Trump intensifies attacks on four Democratic congresswomen
President Donald Trump stepped up his vilification of four liberal lawmakers as un-American at a raucous rally on Wednesday, underscoring that the attacks will form a key part of his strategy for winning re-election in 2020.
Republican senator plans resolution urging Turkey sanctions: document
Republican Senator Rick Scott plans to unveil a resolution on Thursday calling for sanctions against Turkey after its purchase of a Russian air defense system, increasing pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to take action against the NATO ally.
The truly wild first 'Cats' trailer is here. You're definitely not ready.
It’s here, it’s real, and it’s kitty-riffic! Cat-tacular! Meow-gnificent! It’s the first trailer for the live-action movie adaptation of Cats! Starring Taylor Swift, James Corden, Judi Dench, Rebel Wilson, Idris Elba, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, and many more stars as, and I cannot stress this enough, a bunch of literal cats, Cats the movie has […]