Source: Google News | 'A day of mourning': Florida school shooting suspect charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder
Why solving the world's water crisis means more than just quenching thirst
February 15, 2018Six hours. For some, this amount of time is a typical workday spent tapping away at a laptop. For others, it’s a Sunday spent watching football and bonding with family.
But in some parts of the world, six hours is the amount of time a child may have to wait for a glass of clean drinking water. Women, kids, and other members of underserved communities often journey far from their village in search of the nearest water source or wait in long lines to collect it. This layer of the global water crisis — the sheer amount of time stolen from families who have to struggle to keep clean water in the house — is often overlooked. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Why solving the world's water crisis means more than just quenching thirst
The gun debate after the Florida school shooting is very quickly going nowhere
February 15, 2018Source: Google News | The gun debate after the Florida school shooting is very quickly going nowhere
Stormy Daniels has a 'Monica Lewinsky dress' to test for Trump's DNA, report says
February 15, 2018Source: Google News | Stormy Daniels has a 'Monica Lewinsky dress' to test for Trump's DNA, report says
Viveport VR subscriptions will cost $2 more starting March 22nd
February 15, 2018
Source: Engadget | Viveport VR subscriptions will cost more starting March 22nd
Sorry Frank Ocean fans, but his new song is actually an Audrey Hepburn cover
February 15, 2018On Wednesday night, Frank Ocean did what Frank Ocean does best: he released a song unexpectedly on his Tumblr and sent the internet in a frenzy.
In the midst of a delightful panic that new sweet, sweet Frank vocals were out in the world, many people assumed the late Valentine’s Day surprise from the singer was his own original track—and a sign that new music was to come. Sorry folks, but at least one of those is not true.
“Moon River” was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the classic film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. While the loveliness of the track carries over in this beautiful cover, full of hallmark Frank layers and angst, most of the reactions to first pile up on Twitter brushed over the fact that it indeed was a song originally written by Johnny Mercer in the 1960s. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Sorry Frank Ocean fans, but his new song is actually an Audrey Hepburn cover
That’s up from the 135 countries in which the company has long offered service. New countries where service is now available include the likes of Belize and Myanmar.
The good thing here is that Project Fi still doesn’t charge you extra for your data usage in these countries. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch Mobiles | Google’s Project Fi now offers data coverage in 170 countries
With $250 million, Peter Diamandis’ new startup is all about taking stem cells from placentas
February 15, 2018
Source: Tech Crunch Startups | With 0 million, Peter Diamandis’ new startup is all about taking stem cells from placentas
Source: Engadget | Essential's PH-1 phone is getting new limited edition colors
Displaying a cognitive dissonance that’s become common with him, President Donald Trump on Thursday made a reference to the alleged mental instability of the young man accused of the deadly Parkland, Florida school shooting.
Though just last year he signed a bill that made it easier for those with mental illnesses to obtain guns.
Speaking to the American public from the White House, Trump said of the fallout, “We are committed to working with state and local leaders to help secure our schools and tackle the difficult issue of mental health.” Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Donald Trump contradicts himself on gun violence and mental illness