Canada Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency in Manitoba and Force Evacuations
The premiers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan declared states of emergency in each province as out-of-control fires threatened communities.
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NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies Faces Eviction under Trump Plan
In the early 1980s, then real estate developer Donald Trump famously tried to evict a group of New York City residents from a rent-controlled building that he wanted to replace with a luxury high-rise. The tenants eventually beat back the plan. Today President Trump is having more luck with NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies…
bitchy | “Scarlett Johansson wore orange to ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ NYC premiere” links
Photos from the NYC premiere of Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. It just occurred to me that Scarlett Johansson & Benicio del Toro are starring together in this movie, decades after those elevator rumors. [Just Jared]Luke Evans is ageing like a fine wine. [Socialite Life]I wonder if Natalie Portman will stick with her…
These are Asia’s most active investors in AI
We’ve compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Asia’s AI startups.
National Spelling Bee finals: nine finalists compete for orthographic glory – live updates | National Spelling Bee
A look at tonight’s nine finalists Well, here we are. It’s all happening. The championship finals of the 97th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee are upon us. The eyes of the English-language orthographic world are trained on the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, where spelling’s biggest night is a little…
Chinese Paraglider Reaches Near-Record Heights, Over 28,000 Feet, by Accident
After video of the incident went viral, showing a face and body covered in ice, the local sporting authority said it had banned the paraglider from the sport for six months.
First evidence of ancient birds nesting above the Arctic circle
Illustration of ancient birds nesting above the Arctic circle Gabriel Ugueto Newly discovered bone fragments from Alaska suggest birds have been breeding and nesting in the Arctic for at least 73 million years. “Which is kind of crazy, because it’s not easy to live in the Arctic and have newborn babies up there,” says study…
Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers
Scuf is adding drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to updated versions of its wireless Envision and Reflex controllers. The revised models include the $149.99 Envision and $199.99 Envision Pro for PC as well as the $249.99 Reflex Pro and $279.99 Reflex FPS for PlayStation 5 and PC. Those are all starting prices, of course, as the…
Las Vegas Nightlife Like a Local: Pro Tips for Saving Money & Skipping Lines
Las Vegas isn’t called the Entertainment Capital of the World for nothing. From world-class DJs and celebrity sightings to themed cocktail lounges and high-stakes casino energy, the nightlife here is unlike anywhere else. If you want to experience Vegas like a true insider, and not just another wide-eyed tourist getting fleeced for overpriced drinks, you…
Christian McCaffrey ‘as healthy as can be,’ says 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan from OTAs
Perhaps the best news out of San Francisco 49ers’ OTAs is head coach Kyle Shanahan saying that running back Christian McCaffrey is “as healthy as can be.” McCaffrey, soon to turn 29, was limited to only four games last season due to Achilles tendinitis in both ankles and a right knee injury that prevented him…