Daily Archives: June 24, 2020

Researchers reveal how a 12th century volcano eruption in Japan led to years of famine in Europe 

New research has linked a 12th century European famine to the eruption of a volcano in Japan, fumes from which may have drifted across the Arctic and caused widespread crop failure.

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Wednesday’s Best Deals: Anker 45W Fast Charger, 300 Biscoff Cookies, Luxury Towel Set, Spigen AirPods and Apple Watch Cases, Samsung EVO MicroSD Card, and More 

An Anker 45W fast charger, a 300-pack of Biscoff cookies, a luxury towel set from MorningSave, a Spigen sale on Apple Watch and AirPods cases, a Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 pressure cooker/slow cooker/air fryer combo, and a 256GB Samsung EVO microSD card lead Wednesday’s best deals.Read more…

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New velvet spider species is named after actor Joaquin Phoenix for his role in the ‘Joker’ 

New species of velvet spider is named after actor and animal rights activist Joaquin Phoenix for his role in ‘Joker.’ There is a red mark on the spider that resembles the famous smile.

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No, Apple and Google Didn’t Secretly Install Contact-Tracing Apps on Your Phone 

Recent social media posts (which I won’t link to, but you can find them easily with a Twitter search) claim Apple and Google are installing contact tracing apps on your phone without your permission. The posts show even convincing screenshots and allude to statements made by both companies indicating they have been…Read more…

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Increase car taxes to help climate, advisers say 

Car taxes should be raised to help fund the battle against climate change, the government is urged.

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Here’s the Best Pride Gear You Can Buy to Support LGBTQ Organizations and Causes 

I’ve loved Pride month since I first came out while in foster care. There’s just something about the pure joy in living life out loud and celebrating yourself exactly as you are. I didn’t have the money to spend on rainbow shoes or fancy eyelashes but I always dreamed of what I could buy one day.Read more…

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Amazon Prime Day 2020: When’s It Happening, and What Deals Can You Expect? 

Featured Deal: TaoTronics SoundSurge ANC Headphones | $35Read more…

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Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals 

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims.

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Britain’s ‘blindingly cool’ engineering innovation 

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology.

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5 players withdraw, 1 tests positive, nerves frayed on virus 

Brooks Koepka and Webb Simpson were among five players who withdrew from the Travelers Championship, four of them out of a chain-reaction abundance of caution over the coronavirus that put the PGA Tour on notice. ”The snowball is getting a little bit bigger,” Graeme McDowell told The Associated Press after withdrawing Wednesday because […]

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Twitter bans pro-Trump meme maker for copyright violations 

A conservative social media user whose memes have been repeatedly reposted by President Donald Trump has been kicked off Twitter for repeated copyright violations

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Martial records rare hat trick for Man United 

Anthony Martial became the first Manchester United player in seven years to score three goals in a game as the Red Devils routed Sheffield United.

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Google tweaks privacy settings to keep less user data 

Google is tweaking its privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default

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Redskins to remove George Preston Marshall’s name from all team material 

The franchise’s founder was football’s leading segregationist.

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Will MLB’s health and safety plan hold up once baseball returns? It will be a tough task. 

The sport’s plan for a 2020 season leaves a lot to discretion and chance.

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