• The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will display an iPhone 5s

    Director Sean Baker ripped up the filmmaking rulebook by shooting his Sundance hit Tangerine on an iPhone 5s. Now, over two years since the flick scooped more than seven times its budget at theaters, the Oscars has come knocking. No, the filmmaker is… Source: Engadget | The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will display an …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Virginia's House is split 50-50. Here's how they can break the gridlock.

    Virginia’s House is split 50-50. Here’s how they can break the gridlock.  Washington Post Virginia Democrat Appears to Win Recount by One Vote, Tipping State House Balance  Bloomberg OnPolitics Today: Republicans are *this close* to passing tax reform  USA TODAY A single vote leads to a rare tie for control of the Virginia legislature  Washington Post Full coverage Source: …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Don't think you can make a difference? This Democrat won by a SINGLE vote.

    Democracy! Sometimes it feels so pointless. But before you decide to skip next election, consider this: a race in the Virginia House of Delegates was decided by a single vote.  On Tuesday, the results of a recount by Virginia election officials was announced, and it turns out Democrat Shelly Simonds beat incumbent Republican David Yancey. …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Duolingo adds French and German to its short story library

    Six months ago, language learning service Duolingo introduced new mini-morsels of content called Stories. They walked users through short tales that would ideally be more organic than scripted conversations. Today, the service announced it's expanded… Source: Engadget | Duolingo adds French and German to its short story library

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash, Giving Momentum to Bitcoin Rival

    Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash, Giving Momentum to Bitcoin Rival  Bloomberg Bitcoin: Coinbase Users Get ‘Cash’ Windfall  Fortune Bitcoin drops 10% as top cryptocurrency marketplace starts supporting rival bitcoin cash  CNBC Full coverage Source: Google News | Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash, Giving Momentum to Bitcoin Rival

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Congressional Russia investigators grill FBI deputy director

    Congressional Russia investigators grill FBI deputy director  CNN Republicans Seek to Question FBI Officials in Clinton Probe: Letter  U.S. News & World Report Rep. Jim Jordan says the FBI plotted to keep Donald Trump from becoming president  cleveland.com FBI’s McCabe Meets With House Panel as Grassley Calls for Firing  Bloomberg FOX NEWS FIRST: Congress urged to look into alleged …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Low-aroma fried chicken is here so you don't annoy other people on your commute

    The smell of fried chicken sure gets people really, really, excited, but there’s always someone out there who isn’t too enthusiastic about that aromatic blend of herbs and spices. In Japan, where politeness is ever so paramount, KFC is selling a special kind of low-smell fried chicken, according to Sora News 24. SEE ALSO: 14 …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • The Thomas fire is now the second largest in modern California history

    The Thomas fire is now the second largest in modern California history  Los Angeles Times Inferno-fanning winds set to return as Thomas Fire close to becoming largest ever in California  NBCNews.com Thomas Fire Now Considered Second-Largest California Wildfire on Record; 425 Miles Burned  KTLA Southern California’s Thomas fire burns on. Here’s the latest.  The San Diego Union-Tribune Full coverage …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • The Year in Pictures

    The Year in Pictures  NBCNews.com The GOP’s Tax Bill Kicks Puerto Rico When It’s Down  HuffPost Dem rips disaster package for failing to address Medicaid in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands  The Hill Rubio, Puerto Rico governor spar over tax reform  Politico Full coverage Source: Google News | The Year in Pictures

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Amtrak Inquiry Will Focus on Driver Distraction and Excessive Speed

    Amtrak Inquiry Will Focus on Driver Distraction and Excessive Speed  New York Times Washington officials remain committed to bypass, site of deadly train derailment  USA TODAY Feds examining whether Amtrak engineer was distracted during crash: report  The Hill Rail safety can’t wait  Seattle Times Full coverage Source: Google News | Amtrak Inquiry Will Focus on Driver Distraction and Excessive …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel