Monthly Archives: March 2020
U.S. House will have panel overseeing coronavirus aid law expenditures: Pelosi
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday the House will set up a panel to oversee expenditures under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law.
The best limited series to binge while you’re social distancing
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Our new normal can be summed up as: spending time at home. Working at home. Working out at home. Cleaning your home. Doing pretty much everything at home. Everything is uncertain to the point that we don’t know how long we’re going to have to keep doing this social distancing thing, but in order to […]
20 DIY projects to help you (or the kids) stay sharp while at home
There are only so many hours you can watch Netflix or play Animal Crossing until you crave some other activity (and brain stimulation). Plus, doing something constructive might inspire your kids (or roommates) and keep their minds curious during these weird times. If you’re looking for a way to challenge your brain a little and […]
Already-qualified athletes will keep spots at 2021 Games in Tokyo
All athletes who had qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will keep their spots for the Games next year following their postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Giant U.S. coronavirus relief bill heads for debate in House
The U.S. House of Representatives will begin a two-hour debate on a sweeping, $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill at 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday, despite doubts over whether it can quickly pass on a voice vote or will be delayed into the weekend.
U.S. airlines to dash for cash grants, not loans, even with potential government stake
U.S. airlines are preparing to tap the government for up to $25 billion in grants to cover payroll in a sharp travel downturn triggered by the coronavirus, even after the government warned it may take stakes in exchange for bailout funds, people familiar with the matter said.
Jimmy Fallon's at-home monologue gets hilariously heckled by his adorable kids
It’s official: Jimmy Fallon’s family don’t find his jokes funny. Or at least not his monologue one-liners. In the video above, the Tonight Show host gives his little girls, Winnie and Frannie, a simple task during his at-home version of the show: if they like a joke, give him the thumbs up. If they don’t […]
Google Duo raises video chat limit amid coronavirus pandemic
If you’re still looking for that perfect group video chat app, maybe it’s time to take another look at Google Duo. Android Central noticed that Google Duo increased the maximum number of participants in a video call to 12, up from 8. In a tweet, Google senior director of product and design Sana Zahari announced […]
Clad with artificial skin, this cuddly robot is learning to 'feel' like we do
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed an artificial skin to help robots improve their sensory capabilities. The skin consists of 13,000 sensors that can detect temperature, acceleration, proximity, and pressure. Read more… More about Robot, Munich, University, Artificial Skin, and Tech