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LONG POND, Pa. | The Latest: Wickens hospitalized after IndyCar crash
LONG POND, Pa.— The Latest from the IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway (all times local): 10:41 p.m. IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is being treated for injuries to his lower extremities, right arm and spine following an accident early in the … Continue reading
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | Kid stuff: Mets rout Phillies 8-2 in Little League Classic
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Amed Rosario had three hits and drove in three runs, and the New York Mets went from cheering on players in the Little League World Series to impressing the youngsters in an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia … Continue reading
Cable and Telco DVRs Cost US Consumers Approximately $1.84B Annually Due to Ineffective Power Saving Features
CAMBRIDGE, MASS./ AUGUST 20, 2018 (STL.News) Sense announced today that an analysis of digital video recorders (DVRs) from cable and telco providers shows that they consume nearly as much energy while idle as when your TV is on, and their … Continue reading
ROCKVILLE, Md | Melania Trump addresses federal conference on cyberbullying
ROCKVILLE, Md — Melania Trump is encouraging technology and social media companies to provide more opportunities for children to share ideas on how to be good citizens online. Opening a federal conference on cyberbullying, the first lady says most children … Continue reading
Indonésie: de multiples séismes frappent l’île de Lombok, cinq morts
De multiples séismes incluant une puissante secousse de magnitude 6,9 à faible profondeur ont secoué l’île touristique indonésienne de Lombok, tuant au moins cinq personnes et provoquant des scènes de panique, ont indiqué lundi les autorités. Le premier d’une série … Continue reading
Auschwitz: la responsabilité allemande « ne finira jamais » (ministre)
Le camp nazi d’Auschwitz-Birkenau est « l’endroit le pire au monde » et la responsabilité des Allemands, qui l’ont créé, « ne finira jamais », a estimé lundi sur place le chef de la diplomatie allemande Heiko Maas. « J’étais maintenant dans la chambre à … Continue reading
NEW YORK | Report: MeToo activist Argento settled sexual assault suit
NEW YORK — The New York Times reports that Italian actress Asia Argento recently settled a lawsuit filed against her by a young actor and musician who said she sexually assaulted him when he was 17. Argento is one of … Continue reading
BAMAKO, Mali | Mali constitutional court upholds election results
BAMAKO, Mali — Mali’s constitutional court on Monday confirmed the re-election of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to a second five-year term. The court said Keita received 67 percent of the Aug. 12 runoff vote, beating opposition leader Soumaila Cisse who … Continue reading
BOSTON | Biles sweeps all 4 events on way to 5th US Championship
BOSTON — Olympic champion Simone Biles easily won her fifth US women’s gymnastics title Sunday night, winning all four events as well as the all-around in a dominant performance that showcased the ever-widening chasm between Biles and the rest of … Continue reading
PRAGUE | A dog’s life: fitness trackers help put fat pets on a diet
PRAGUE — When Czech entrepreneur Robert Hasek began jogging with his dog, Darwin, the three-mile runs were making the bull terrier sick with fatigue. Hasek was surprised, thinking his dog led a healthy lifestyle. To solve the mystery, he strapped … Continue reading