Questions Focus on Cable in Lisbon Funicular Crash
Images of recovery efforts in the accident, which killed 16 people on Wednesday, appeared to show damage to a cable connecting the funicular’s two cars.
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Should it be space-time or spacetime – and why does it matter anyway?
“Even trying to describe “space” feels challenging…” Shutterstock/FastMotion One of the most awkward parts of writing a book is that, eventually, authors have to ask people for “blurbs” – the endorsements that you see on the cover of a book, encouraging you to buy it. I am now in this phase with The Edge of…
Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again
Technically, the poke never really left Facebook. The classic feature from Facebook’s early days lets users get a friend’s attention with a virtual nudge of sorts. While the poke fell out of use ages ago, the company has more recently seen an uptick in its use among younger users, which has now prompted it to…
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer doubles down on denial of Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention allegations
Facing allegations that he and his team circumvented the salary cap with star player Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is doubling down on his denial. In an interview with “SportsCenter,” Ballmer disputed the accusation that he arranged a “no-show” endorsement deal for Leonard. Investigative journalist Pablo Torre recently reported that Ballmer used…
Harrison Ford Relationships and Marriages: Everything to know about the actor’s dating history | Explainer
Harrison Ford has been a mainstay of our screens for more than five decades; not just as an actor but a cultural icon, thanks to his roles in some of the world’s biggest franchises. His on-screen alter egos have included some of the most loved characters of our times, including Han Solo and Indiana Jones….
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Before a Peace Deal Would Be ‘Targets’
The Russian leader made the threat a day after European leaders said they were willing to deploy forces on the ground to secure an agreement to end the war.
This robot lawnmower is designed to pick fruit and throw your dog a ball
Plenty of autonomous lawnmowers have been showcased or introduced at this year’s IFA event in Berlin, but only one of them comes equipped with a robotic arm. NexLawn, a sub-brand of MOVA that sits under its Dreame parent company, has announced the Master X Series Concept, which it describes as “the first robotic mower with…
High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION Bell 58, Bernstein 6 Cleveland 26, San Fernando 0 Eagle Rock 35, Sylmar 8 Fremont 20, Santee 13 Jefferson 24, Bell 12 Jefferson 32, Bernstein 7 LA Marshall 27, Verdugo Hills 13 LA Wilson 18, Hawkins 0 LA Wilson 42, Manual Arts 0 Narbonne 61, Fremont 6…
Jack Osbourne calls out Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters over Ozzy insults – National
Jack Osbourne is calling out Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters for his comments criticizing his late father Ozzy Osbourne’s career. In a recent interview with The Independent Ink, Waters, 81, voiced his feelings about the former Black Sabbath frontman after his death. Waters said that he “couldn’t give a f—” about Osbourne’s band, Black Sabbath….
A Right-Wing Wave in Britain Produces a Teenage Civic Leader
As Reform U.K. meets for its annual conference, the experience of its youngest municipal leader, George Finch, shows a party trying to combine caution and provocation.