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Mass. State Police robot dog shot during Cape Cod standoff
A Massachusetts State Police robot dog was shot during a standoff on Cape Cod this month, officials said, calling it an example of how the technology can make police work safer in dangerous situations.NBC News - Top stories -
Coutinho queried waste project opposed by Barclay
The energy secretary questioned the approval of an incinerator opposed by the environment secretary.BBC News - Top stories -
How Toxic Gun Culture Begins at Home
The messages that kids get about firearms have changed for the worse.The New York Times - Top stories -
America's toxic politics are having an unholy effect on religion
Turning the faithful of whatever faith into distinct groups of rival fans is a prescription for disaster.The Hill - Politics -
Companies are about to waste billions on AI — here’s how not to become one of them
The excitement around AI is real and justified. But with hype cycles come not only sound investment, but also loads of waste.VentureBeat - Tech -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida
Thousands of highly toxic toads dangerous to pets are breeding in Florida.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Global warming has slightly slowed Earth's rotation — and it could affect how we measure time
Ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth’s spin, a new study shows — and it could affect how we measure time.NBC News - Top stories -
CoD: Modern Warfare 3 And Warzone Season 3 Release Date And Details
Call of Duty Season 2 is coming to an end, and a brand-new season of content is on its way. Here we highlight all the big announcements Season 3 for Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile, including a new battle pass, ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Warzone Rebirth Island Trailer Reveals Map Changes And New Sniper
Call of Duty: Warzone's popular Rebirth Island map returns with the launch of Season 3 on April 3, and Activision has released a new trailer to showcase the upcoming map. There are a few changes to the island, and a new sniper rifle is teased. ...GameSpot - Tech -
New CoD Mode Turns Dead Enemies Into Your Worst Nightmare
Activision has announced more details on Call of Duty's upcoming Season 3 update, and among the new additions is a mode called "Minefield." In a blog post, Activision said fans can think of this like "multiplayer but with mines," and it sounds ...GameSpot - Tech -
Piccioli Exits Valentino and Raises Questions About Humanity in Fashion
Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says
U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even furtherABC News - Tech -
Anne Hathaway says Christopher Nolan helped save her career after online backlash cost her roles
Anne Hathaway told Vanity Fair that Christopher Nolan more or less saved her career when public opinion turned against her in the aftermath of her Oscar for “Les Miserables.”NBC News - Top stories -
Miguel Rojas responds to former Marlins teammate Jazz Chisholm's allegations about toxic clubhouse
Chisholm had alluded to Rojas' involvement, but had not named himCBS Sports - Sports -
Biden finalizes rule to prevent methane emissions and wasted gas from public lands drilling
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized new rules on drilling for oil and gas on public lands — saying that it will cut down on both wasted fuel and planet-warming emissions from the production of these fossil fuels. The rules would ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Ex-COD Dev Says "You Can Only Do So Much" With Such A Big Series
David Vonderhaar made a name for himself with the Call of Duty franchise, having worked on the series at Black Ops studio Treyarch for nearly 20 years before calling it quits and starting his own studio. In a new interview with GI.biz, Vonderhaar ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 MP Trailer Reveals The Return Of CTF
Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 arrives on April 3, and Activision has released a multiplayer trailer for the new season. This trailer shows off new multiplayer maps, more operator skins, and the return of Call of Duty's Capture the ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 3 Roadmap Includes CTF, New Perks, And Advanced Warfare Weapons
Season 3 of Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile arrives on April 3, and Activision has revealed what players can expect for this new season of Call of Duty. This includes the CTF game mode and new maps for multiplayer, the return of ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Modern Warfare 3 Free Trial Coming Soon, Letting You Check Out Season 3 Content
Activision hopes to capture your attention by letting you play Capture the Flag for free with an upcoming multiplayer trial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The offering--which will run from April 4-8--will also include access to the Zombies ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Hotel That Owed Over $300,000 in Water Bills
The Hotel Hayden in Chelsea tops the list of 2,400 New York addresses where owners are chronically delinquent on water charges.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden campaign tests waters on Trump’s financial woes
President Biden’s reelection campaign has grown more aggressive in its mocking of former President Trump’s financial situation, even in light of millions of dollars in legal penalties Trump owes. Biden’s team took no mercy on Trump last week when ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge
Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.BBC News - Top stories -
Thames Water shareholders signal readiness to take £5bn hit
Investors say regulatory conditions make utility’s business plan ‘uninvestable’Financial Times - Business -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.BBC News - Top stories -
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.BBC News - Top stories -
Thames Water enters its end game
The utility’s nine shareholders and regulator Ofwat have moved firmly beyond bluff tacticsFinancial Times - Business -
Human trafficking arrests over escort agency
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Harvard removes human skin binding from book
The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.BBC News - Top stories -
The D.I.R.T. Project embarking on sixth water irrigation project in Kenya
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Chichester teen gets British water ski team spot
Willow Skipsey started water skiing just 18-months ago and has now been chosen for a national squad.BBC News - Top stories -
Children of the flood: what can lands lost to rising waters tell us?
From Atlantis to Noah, humans have always been fascinated by stories of sunken lands. But what do modern losses, such as Pett Level in Sussex and Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana, say about our climate-change predicament?. When writer Gareth E ...The Guardian - World -
Is tap water safe to drink? CDC report highlights deadly waterborne infections
The United States has one of the safest public water systems in the world, though you might want to think twice about drinking directly out of the faucet.The Hill - Politics -
Water companies told to install monitors on 7,000 sewage pipes
Pollution from emergency overflow pipes into canals, coastal waters and rivers has not always been recorded until nowFinancial Times - World -
Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by ship; search and rescue underway
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.CBS News - Top stories -
Bridge collapse live updates: First responders called out to people on bridge
A container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories -
Major Baltimore bridge collapses after container ship collision, 6 people missing
The bridge carries Interstate 695 across the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area.CNBC - Business -
8 Best Lubes (2024): Water-Based, Silicone, and Dispensers
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay.Wired - Tech -
Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges
Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months. How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst hit?Water companies in England have faced a barrage of ...The Guardian - World