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When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion

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By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and SHAILA DEWAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Iln334

In Mexico, a Former Factory Is an Artful Hotel

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By SARA LIEBERMAN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2pT8rB9

At City Mouse in Chicago, It Starts With Cheese (of Course)

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By STEVE REDDICLIFFE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2GstDUz

Tiger Woods Is Back. Will Sponsors Buy In?

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By ZACH SCHONBRUN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2pT8r47

Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpiW5r

New top story on Hacker News: Non-uniform memory access meets the OOM killer

Non-uniform memory access meets the OOM killer 5 by r4um | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaRDh0

New top story on Hacker News: Interpretable Machine Learning: A Guide for Making Black Box Models Explainable

Interpretable Machine Learning: A Guide for Making Black Box Models Explainable 71 by ghosthamlet | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Chocolate, cherries and Craig David

Some stories you may have missed over the past seven days. Let's fill you in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GnVjyb

Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IgOuuz

Tesla Says Crashed Vehicle Had Been on Autopilot Before Fatal Accident

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By GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2J3d1ER

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H0EXsr

Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J9KJs2

Police Release New Body Camera Footage of Alton Sterling Shooting

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2E8TPlk

Vermont Legislature Passes Sweeping Gun Restrictions

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By JESS BIDGOOD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2E8JHsD

Stacey Dash, Actress in ‘Clueless,’ Drops Out of Congressional Race

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IikBu9

Quotation of the Day: Automakers Asked for Looser Rules but May Get More Than They Bargained For

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2uyPTeh

Mississippi State Earns Second Straight Trip to Women’s Final

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GH6ocL

Sung Hyun Park and Pernilla Lindberg Share ANA Inspiration Lead

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J5mueI

As Stanton and Judge Go Quiet, Tanaka Leads the Yankees

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By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2uFbQIi

Corrections: March 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2IezgX9

What You Might Have Missed: 10 Weekend Reads From Opinion

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By KATHLEEN O’BRIEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GGYDDY

Vermont Town Seeks a Heart, and Soul (Also Milk and Eggs)

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By BILL McKIBBEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2H0Nk7m

The Outrage Over Kevin Williamson

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By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2E8O1bo

What Americans Really Think About Sports Betting

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By GARY BELSKY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GJ59Kk

A Colder War With Russia?

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By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Glr2zW

Albany Strikes Budget Deal That Sidesteps Trump’s Tax Plan

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By VIVIAN WANG and JESSE McKINLEY from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2GH0QyU

Back on the Job

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By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2GC0sSD

Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist

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By BRAD PLUMER and ERIC LIPTON from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2IicNIO

New top story on Hacker News: Human Interest (fka Captain401) is hiring to help small businesses offer a 401k

Human Interest (fka Captain401) is hiring to help small businesses offer a 401k 1 by roger_lee | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pUEq30

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GE5PR4

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E82WTl

North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpUctI

Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxTkSt

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgMJh6

Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gpppgs

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E3X1Pb

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1NuW

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uyDoiR

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSSR8F

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4kUK6

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J22GZD

Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8KX2H

Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gl437X

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IiMF06

In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pT5hMY

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRCk4D

New top story on Hacker News: It's time to head back to RSS?

It's time to head back to RSS? 214 by kawera | 62 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: TensorFlow Model Analysis (TFMA) is a library for evaluating TensorFlow models

TensorFlow Model Analysis (TFMA) is a library for evaluating TensorFlow models 14 by wjarek | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Zendar is hiring a Research Engineer

Zendar is hiring a Research Engineer 1 by vinayak147 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: An Update on Last Week’s Accident

An Update on Last Week’s Accident 114 by runesoerensen | 139 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why Apple and Microsoft Are Healthier Than Facebook

Why Apple and Microsoft Are Healthier Than Facebook 78 by JumpCrisscross | 16 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A lambda calculus for quantum computation

A lambda calculus for quantum computation 53 by jessup | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Startups not status: Japan's top grads rethink success

Startups not status: Japan's top grads rethink success 42 by raleighm | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Fiftieth anniversary of Whole Earth Catalog

Fiftieth anniversary of Whole Earth Catalog 30 by walterbell | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Niantic to settle Pokémon GO Fest lawsuit for over $1.5M

Niantic to settle Pokémon GO Fest lawsuit for over $1.5M 31 by portofcall | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Another chapter on Facebook’s privacy woes is being written in Latin America

Another chapter on Facebook’s privacy woes is being written in Latin America 112 by cctt23 | 12 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Technological Change and Obsolete Skills: Evidence from Men’s Pro Tennis (2017) [pdf]

Technological Change and Obsolete Skills: Evidence from Men’s Pro Tennis (2017) [pdf] 19 by samclemens | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Automatically “block” people in images using a pretrained neural network

Automatically “block” people in images using a pretrained neural network 66 by thefox | 35 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Scientists say we’re on the cusp of a carbon dioxide–recycling revolution

Scientists say we’re on the cusp of a carbon dioxide–recycling revolution 87 by masonic | 50 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The joy of max()

The joy of max() 193 by thefox | 74 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tesla crash victim had complained about auto-pilot in same location

Tesla crash victim had complained about auto-pilot in same location 236 by ucaetano | 245 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: ShivyC – Hobby C compiler created in Python

Show HN: ShivyC – Hobby C compiler created in Python 69 by ssarodia | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Swift for TensorFlow

Swift for TensorFlow 146 by gok | 32 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook targeting model really worked

How Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook targeting model really worked 296 by Dowwie | 134 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Transitioning Google URL Shortener to Firebase Dynamic Links

Transitioning Google URL Shortener to Firebase Dynamic Links 80 by rey12rey | 44 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The correspondence of René Descartes and Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia

The correspondence of René Descartes and Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia 21 by pshaw | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Zstandard v1.3.4 – faster everything

Zstandard v1.3.4 – faster everything 184 by terrelln | 31 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Introducing TensorFlow.js: Machine Learning in JavaScript

Introducing TensorFlow.js: Machine Learning in JavaScript 228 by runesoerensen | 30 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Marta, file manager for macOS, goes beta

Marta, file manager for macOS, goes beta 158 by yanex | 83 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Nicotinamide riboside effects on aging similar to caloric restriction

Nicotinamide riboside effects on aging similar to caloric restriction 128 by Selfcommit | 71 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Python Idioms in Rust

Python Idioms in Rust 159 by cicero | 56 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks

Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks 783 by dpflan | 382 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: From Express.js to AWS Lambda: Migrating Existing Node Apps to Serverless

From Express.js to AWS Lambda: Migrating Existing Node Apps to Serverless 30 by slobodan_ | 12 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hello, and welcome to DNS

Hello, and welcome to DNS 98 by pjf | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Have I Been Pwned Is Now Partnering with 1Password

Have I Been Pwned Is Now Partnering with 1Password 242 by weinzierl | 91 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tracing stolen Bitcoin, using a precedent from 1816

Tracing stolen Bitcoin, using a precedent from 1816 75 by seagullz | 26 comments on Hacker News.

‘God Has His Hand on Me’: Michigan Senior’s Inspiring Faith in the Face of Unimaginable Tragedy

University of Michigan senior Austin Hatch is a living legend. The 23-year-old became well known after he survived two plane crashes in 2003 and 2011 that collectively took the lives of his entire immediate family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GFs5dn

This Is Where Archaeologists Believe Jesus Died and Rose Again

Where was Jesus crucified? That's the question The Museum of the Bible tackles in its 18-part miniseries called "Drive Thru History - The Gospels."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E6DjlR

'Let Other People Take Care of It': President Trump Says US to Pull Troops Out of Syria

President Donald Trump made a shocking announcement about Syria during a speech on infrastructure in Ohio Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GZIJCo

Laura Ingraham Tweet Mocking Parkland Activist Backfires, Advertisers Pull From Fox News Show

Fox News host Laura Ingraham is at the center of a new controversy after criticizing a Parkland, Florida high school shooting survivor.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2pQN9mI

'God is Adamant That We Love': Lisa Bevere Shares Regrets About Her Relationship With Her Mom

New York Times bestselling author and minister Lisa Bevere recently opened up about the troubled relationship she had with her mom, and what it taught her about love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E6MBOH

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert ‘Violent deportee’ who escaped custody at JFK airport caught, reports say 03/30/18 4:09 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Widow of Orlando nightclub gunman found not guilty of aiding husband 03/30/18 10:32 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert US service member killed in Syria blast is first KIA in Iraq or Syria this year 03/30/18 9:18 AM

Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTTde8

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG

Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IfBLZc

Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in Grand Theft Auto V was based on her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E77Wrg

Bus Fire in Thailand Kills 20 Migrant Workers From Myanmar

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By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GjDi3Y

For a 30-Year-Old Virgin, It’s Now or Never

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By CLARE ALMAND from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2GIhwGy

Corrections: March 30, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2E35qSZ

The Return of the Rhinoceros

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By VALER POPA from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2E62lSe

Jews Are Being Murdered in Paris. Again.

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By BARI WEISS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Goqcyv

How Iran Used the Hezbollah Model to Dominate Iraq and Syria

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By RANJ ALAALDIN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GzX0b9

Movie-Themed Vacation

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2pUEEqC

Word + Quiz: solstice

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2IhYvaZ

Russia, Migrants, Malala: Your Friday Briefing

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By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2GmRV2x

What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ and the N.C.A.A. Women’s Final Four

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Ii1D6z

Greece’s Island of Despair

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By Text by ILIANA MAGRA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pUqAxk

5 Times David Pecker and The Enquirer Defended or Championed Trump

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By MAYA SALAM and MATTHEW HAAG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ii8rRZ

Review: Glenda Jackson Gets Her Queen Lear Moment in ‘Three Tall Women’

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2uEq9gD

Sloane Stephens Continues Resurgence by Reaching Miami Open Final

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2pPIaTm

Pernilla Lindberg Leads ANA Inspiration, With Lexi Thompson Close Behind

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Gkx2oE

Blue Jays Pitchers Run Into a Pinstriped Buzz Saw

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By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Girfnz

Won’t Be Back Till Late

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2uAp5Ku

Court Dismisses Exxon’s Effort to Block Climate Investigation

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By JOHN SCHWARTZ from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2pSn8Dv

‘Atlanta’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Barbershop’

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By LEIGH-ANN JACKSON from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2IgOFGa

iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' shares dip in US stock debut

Shares in Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform fell below their opening price on Wall Street's Nasdaq. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqGXJq

Colombian church donates 250,000 communion wafers to Venezuela

A Colombian church donates thousands of communion wafers to Venezuela amid a shortage of flour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTrRVx

The South Korean rock band returning to perform in Pyongyang

When rock band YB were in North Korea 16 years ago, their performance moved some concert-goers to tears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxRRLU

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Police officer killed in Hopkinsville, Ky., governor announces; suspect reportedly on the run 03/29/18 7:45 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin appears on 'Special Report,' 6 pm ET on Fox News 03/29/18 5:31 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Attorney general: Federal prosecutor evaluating alleged FBI, DOJ wrongdoing, no second special counsel for now 03/29/18 5:19 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed granted new trial 03/29/18 1:17 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg 03/29/18 1:15 PM

New top story on Hacker News: The Forgotten Drink That Caffeinated North America for Centuries

The Forgotten Drink That Caffeinated North America for Centuries 46 by DoreenMichele | 18 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Wapp – a single-file web framework by the creator of SQLite

Wapp – a single-file web framework by the creator of SQLite 86 by networked | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Help K-12 schools understand which apps drive learning at Clever (YC S12)

Help K-12 schools understand which apps drive learning at Clever (YC S12) 1 by greattypo | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 review: The only laptop in a professional’s paradise

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 review: The only laptop in a professional’s paradise 41 by b5 | 19 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Million-dollar Strads fall to modern violins in blind ‘sound check’

Million-dollar Strads fall to modern violins in blind ‘sound check’ 38 by bhasi | 26 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Former Equifax Executive Charged with Insider Trading

Former Equifax Executive Charged with Insider Trading 267 by carbocation | 88 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: File consistency (2015)

File consistency (2015) 42 by navinsylvester | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Magic Leap Ships First Set of Devices Under Tight Security Constraints

Magic Leap Ships First Set of Devices Under Tight Security Constraints 71 by RossBencina | 29 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: WRLD and Udacity Create 3D Simulator for Flying and Autonomous Cars

WRLD and Udacity Create 3D Simulator for Flying and Autonomous Cars 30 by lizswrld | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Facebook-Linked Marketer Acxiom Plunges After Policy Shift

Facebook-Linked Marketer Acxiom Plunges After Policy Shift 53 by JumpCrisscross | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Walmart in Early-Stage Acquisition Talks with Humana

Walmart in Early-Stage Acquisition Talks with Humana 89 by mudil | 47 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How React Increased Animation Performance Using Fiber

How React Increased Animation Performance Using Fiber 48 by fagnerbrack | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: E.P.A. Prepares to Roll Back Rules Requiring Cars Be Cleaner and More Efficient

E.P.A. Prepares to Roll Back Rules Requiring Cars Be Cleaner and More Efficient 50 by blondie9x | 42 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: FCC Authorizes SpaceX to Provide Broadband Satellite Services

FCC Authorizes SpaceX to Provide Broadband Satellite Services 479 by runesoerensen | 230 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Qatar's F-15s Will Feature New 'Low Profile' Heads Up Display and New Cockpit

Qatar's F-15s Will Feature New 'Low Profile' Heads Up Display and New Cockpit 56 by ExcelSaga | 47 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tesla issues its largest recall ever over faulty Model S steering

Tesla issues its largest recall ever over faulty Model S steering 129 by fmihaila | 46 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Reddit 1.0 source code

Reddit 1.0 source code 87 by dchest | 23 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Machine learning driven AWS EC2 scheduler

Machine learning driven AWS EC2 scheduler 45 by prakashmanden | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Examples of great landing pages?

Ask HN: Examples of great landing pages? 358 by iampaul | 154 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Swift 4.1 Released

Swift 4.1 Released 148 by stablemap | 58 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Notice of Data Breach

Notice of Data Breach 181 by uoflcards22 | 108 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: U.S. To Seek Social Media Details from All Visa Applicants

U.S. To Seek Social Media Details from All Visa Applicants 466 by aaronbrethorst | 298 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: React v16.3.0: New lifecycles and context API

React v16.3.0: New lifecycles and context API 179 by brianvaughn | 87 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: 'PC Building Simulator' Is More Fun Than Building a Real Computer

'PC Building Simulator' Is More Fun Than Building a Real Computer 155 by danso | 159 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Art of Assembly Language (1996)

The Art of Assembly Language (1996) 208 by cleong | 75 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: CockroachDB 2.0 Performance Makes Significant Strides

CockroachDB 2.0 Performance Makes Significant Strides 327 by awoods187 | 138 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Debugging across pipes and sockets with strace [pdf]

Debugging across pipes and sockets with strace [pdf] 81 by nh2 | 6 comments on Hacker News.

'There's actually good evidence': Former Atheist Makes 'Case for Miracles'

He first made a 'Case for Christ'; now atheist-turned Christian Lee Strobel is making a 'Case for Miracles.' from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IdMHXe

Hawaii Lawmakers Legalize Medically Assisted Suicide

Hawaii lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would make it the latest liberal-leaning state to legalize medically assisted suicide.      from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ux1evk

Hackers Held Atlanta Hostage in Cyber Attack, Could Your Computer Be Next?

Atlanta is slowly recovering after a widespread cyber-attack crippled the city's computer systems a week ago. Why cyber-security experts say your computer could be next.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2E6fGcW

Christian University Trains Thousands of Students How to Safely Use Guns

Liberty University offers free gun safety classes and opens a new gun range for students to practice and compete from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E5BntI

Facebook Makeover: What Changes the Social Media Giant Is Making to Its Privacy Tools

Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover amid criticisms over its data practices.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GjH51h

Study Shows Increase in Security Officers Assigned to America's Schools - What the Findings Imply

A new federal study shows an increase in the number of security officers assigned to America's schools. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GGsgoL

Shelling kills Palestinian in Gaza ahead of border protest

Tension was already high on the border with Israel, ahead of the Great March of Return protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E9LYEg

Syria war: France offers to mediate between Turkey and Kurds

President Macron wants to help establish a dialogue between Turkey and Kurdish fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWkAfS

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measure

Moscow kicks out 60 envoys and closes a consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDWIjj

Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ifg8bj

Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress makes management comeback

Heather Cho returns to take control of a hotel network, after her high-profile tantrum three years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1rUU

Cathay Pacific ends skirts-only rule for female staff

Cathay Pacific changes its skirts-only policy, in place since 1946, after growing union pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWodm0

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Strong tremor off New Britain island

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Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

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Nicolas Sarkozy: France's ex-president to face corruption trial

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David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump

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Trèbes attack: French vegan activist convicted over dead butcher comment

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Stormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims

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Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

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Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

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Colorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues

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Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pPCQQz

Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0wpSV

Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcTnVE

Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6e17b

Pope Francis grants boy's wish with Popemobile ride

The 12-year-old joined Pope Francis for a ride around St Peter's Square on the Popemobile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgZ451

Czechs consider national anthem update

Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IdXaSA

El Salvador's shackled deportees become friends in adversity

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to Salvadoreans who have been deported from the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRWwCR

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pScAo3

Russian spy: How big is the Kremlin's diplomatic network?

Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7X7ZU

Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5ZybE

The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uwZT7M

Obituary: Johan van Hulst, the teacher who saved Jewish children

Johan van Hulst, who has died aged 107, saved children from the Nazis but wished he could have done more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gj3YBT

Can targeted ads really change votes?

Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxxOwR

iPhone update adds privacy 'transparency'

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5zcdu

Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uwXjP2

Brexit: Netflix 'passport' not yet decided

The UK government says online content portability is still subject to Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IdoOyZ

Bonus pay gap revealed at Facebook UK

Women working at Facebook in the UK are paid bonuses worth less than 60% of those their male colleagues receive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xGoT

BT made to cut rental fee for landline-only customers

People who have only a landline from BT will have their monthly line rental fee cut from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmSSb9

Fortnite 'not addictive' says researcher

The latest video game craze is hard to stop playing but not addictive says a researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E3li7W

Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IeX65d

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North and South Korea set date for leaders' summit

Next month's summit between the two Koreas will be the first to be held in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcAty6

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