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2020 Vision: Warren calls for end to filibuster in Senate

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 11:45 AM PDT

2020 Vision: Warren calls for end to filibuster in SenateSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Friday endorsed eliminating the legislative filibuster in the Senate if Democrats take the White House.


Joe Biden jokes about touching allegations at first public event, leading to criticism

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 02:42 PM PDT

Joe Biden jokes about touching allegations at first public event, leading to criticismJoe Biden spotted several children in the room and invited four of them on stage. After introducing himself, Biden joked as he draped his arm around a boy that "he gave me permission to touch him."


Woman who posed as black makes plea deal in fraud case

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 10:52 AM PDT

Woman who posed as black makes plea deal in fraud caseSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A former NAACP leader in Washington state who was exposed in 2015 as a white woman pretending to be black has reached an agreement to avoid trial on charges of welfare fraud.


One of Europe's Largest Airlines Is Changing Gates for Erdogan

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 09:00 PM PDT

One of Europe's Largest Airlines Is Changing Gates for ErdoganThe move -- a 45-hour sprint slated to end at midnight on Saturday -- is a massive undertaking, involving transporting more than 1,000 tons of equipment every hour from the 1950s-era Ataturk hub to the giant new airport, which occupies an area larger than Manhattan. The transfer by Europe's fifth-largest airline was delayed several times in recent months because of the complexity of starting a facility designed to eventually handle 200 million passengers a year -- roughly triple Ataturk's current traffic. Turkish Airlines plans to wind down services at its old base, with the last flight departing for Singapore at 2 a.m. local time on Saturday.


Israel's Netanyahu says plans to annex settlements in West Bank if reelected

Posted: 06 Apr 2019 03:06 PM PDT

Israel's Netanyahu says plans to annex settlements in West Bank if reelectedIn an interview with Israeli Channel 12 News three days ahead of the April 9 poll, Netanyahu was asked why he had not extended sovereignty to large West Bank settlements, as Israel did without international recognition in east Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, both captured in the 1967 Middle East war. Netanyahu has cast Gantz as a weak leftist who would endanger Israel's security by giving territorial concessions to the Palestinians.


A Japanese spacecraft just shot at an asteroid... to try and make a crater

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 10:58 PM PDT

A Japanese spacecraft just shot at an asteroid... to try and make a craterTell you what, it's certainly not everyday someone shoots at an asteroid.Japan's space agency, JAXA, tried to do just that with its Hayabusa-2 spacecraft, which was launched in 2014. It's been hanging out on asteroid called Ryugu since June 2018, where it's been studying the surface. SEE ALSO: Astronaut Anne McClain shares stunning moonset from the International Space StationA bit before midday Japan Standard Time (JST) on Friday, the spacecraft attempted to blast a new crater on Ryugu by firing something called a "small carry-on impactor" (SCI) toward the asteroid.> [SCI] April 5 at 11:56 JST. The SCI operation time has passed and we have confirmed there is no problem with the spacecraft during the evacuation operation.> > -- HAYABUSA2@JAXA (@haya2e_jaxa) April 5, 2019The SCI is a 2 kilogram (4.41 pound) copper lump which was fired toward the asteroid at a speed of 2 km per second (4,473 mph). Shaped like a cone and containing an explosive, the SCI is designed to create an artificial crater on the surface. The SCI was shot from an altitude of 500 metres (1,640 feet) from the asteroid's surface, and the time from release and explosion was about 40 minutes.In a press conference following the explosion, mission managers were worried about the potential debris from the operation, but said none of it made contact with the spacecraft.You can catch the feed of the operation in its entirety below.The purpose of the experiment is so researchers can analyse changes to the asteroid's surface after shooting at it, and capture materials that might be hidden underneath.You can see what it looks like when they shoot the SCI into Ryugu, thanks to a ground test simulating the experience. The fragments of gravel are meant to simulate the asteroid's surface, but you can imagine the lack of gravity in space would make for a lot more debris floating about.It'll be a few more weeks until the team goes hunting for the crater, with the search operation set to begin the week of Apr. 22.Researchers will take images of the surface where they think the bullet has hit, then look through the images by eye to see where they've made their mark. As for Hayabusa-2, it's expected to make its return to Earth sometime between November and December, with landing set for late-2020. WATCH: NASA's Administrator Jim Bridenstine warns India's anti-satellite test could be dangerous for the ISS


Bernie Sanders says 'there should be a study' on slavery reparations

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 09:28 AM PDT

Bernie Sanders says 'there should be a study' on slavery reparationsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders slightly modified his position on reparations when he joined a slew of other Democratic presidential candidates on Friday, saying he now supports studying the possibility of payments.


Exposition Park fatal crash: Police investigate crash that killed 14-old-girl, injured her 12-year-old sister

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 02:49 PM PDT

Exposition Park fatal crash: Police investigate crash that killed 14-old-girl, injured her 12-year-old sisterPolice are continuing to investigate the cause of a big rig crash that killed a 14-year-old girl walking to school near Exposition Park.


MeToo founder Tarana Burke condemns Joe Biden’s ‘inexcusable’ responses to unwanted touching allegations

Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:46 AM PDT

MeToo founder Tarana Burke condemns Joe Biden's 'inexcusable' responses to unwanted touching allegationsThe founder of the MeToo movement has hit out at Joe Biden for jokingly referring to complaints made against him by women about unwanted physical contact. Tarana Burke, who founded the movement against sexual harassment and assault, said the former vice president's light-hearted response was "disrespectful and inexcusable".Ms Burke, who first started using the phrase "MeToo" to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual misconduct in 2006, said the women were right to speak out against the veteran Democrat. But she Mr Biden appeared to be misconstruing the point they were attempting to make."So now he's making jokes? This is disrespectful and inexcusable," she wrote on Twitter. She added: "It's not that people become more 'sensitive' over time as Biden suggested. And it's not just about personal space or intention – it's about bodily autonomy, it's about power and leadership, and it's about living into who we say we are and who we want to be.""He has *not* been accused of sexual assault. No one is calling for him to be incarcerated or sent away. He has been called to task for deeply problematic behaviour that many folks, particularly men, engage in regularly – and that's a GOOD thing."Society could not only be angry when it is a "Weinstein situation", Ms Burke said, referring to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein who has been accused by more than 80 women – including some of the most famous actors in Hollywood – of varying degrees of sexual misconduct going back decades.He is currently facing criminal charges on five counts of sexual abuse, including rape, relating to two accusers – charges he denies.Ms Burke said that "lesser talked about, often ignored violations and indignities" serve to intensify a "culture of silence around all sexual harassment and violence".Mr Biden did not directly address the accusations in his first public appearance since several women came forward with allegations of unwanted physical contact.> Yes, Biden has been instrumental in work to support women. No, that doesn't mean he's above reproach or can't course correct – but FIRST – he has to do some personal work and not just 'being mindful' but apologizing and using the tons of resources available to him.> > — Tarana (@TaranaBurke) > > April 5, 2019The 76-year-old, who is widely expected to enter the 2020 presidential race, was introduced by the president of the union, Lonnie Stephenson, as he took the stage in Washington at a gathering of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on Friday."I just want you to know – I had permission to hug Lonnie," Mr Biden quipped.The crowd, which was largely male, burst into laughter. The politician later made a similar joke after inviting a group of children onstage and putting his arm around a young boy."By the way, he gave me permission to touch him," he said, again sparking laughter.Mr Biden said: "Everybody knows I like kids more than people".The politician, who has been jointly elected twice as the running mate of former president Barack Obama, has not been accused of sexual assault or harassment but the women have said they felt he violated their personal space.Before his appearance Mr Biden, who is likely to be among Democratic favourites if he were to launch his third run for the White House, promised to change his behaviour in a video.He said: "Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I've heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful of personal space in the future. That's my responsibility and I will meet it."Speaking to reporters after Friday's event, Mr Biden was asked if he would apologise to the women directly.He said: "I'm sorry I didn't understand. I'm not sorry for any of my intentions."He added: "I literally think it is incumbent upon me and I think everybody else to make sure that if you embrace someone, if you touch someone, it's with their consent, regardless of your intention."At least four women have recently come forward to accuse Mr Biden of unwanted physical contact.Lucy Flores, a Democrat who served in the Nevada state assembly, former congressional aide Amy Lappos, Caitlyn Caruso and DJ Hill. All said he either touched them or hugged them in a way that made them uncomfortable.Donald Trump, who was accused of sexual harassment or assault by two-dozen women when he ran in 2016, has capitalised on the allegations to mock Mr Biden and tweeted a doctored video showing Mr Biden appearing to put his hands on his own shoulders.Pressed about whether he deemed Mr Biden a threat on Friday, the president replied: "No, I don't see Joe Biden as a threat. No. I don't see him as a threat. I think he's only a threat to himself."


Turkish opposition says maintains lead in Istanbul as recount continues

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 07:06 AM PDT

Turkish opposition says maintains lead in Istanbul as recount continuesThe AKP, hurt by a slowing economy, is reeling from its apparent loss of Istanbul, Turkey's commercial hub, and the capital Ankara, in Sunday's local elections. In power nationally since 2002, the AKP and its Islamist predecessors have dominated Turkey's two biggest cities for a quarter of a century. The mayoral candidate of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Ekrem Imamoglu, said he was 18,742 votes ahead of his AKP rival, ex-prime minister Binali Yildirim, after a recount of invalid votes in 17 of Istanbul's 39 districts and said that gap would not change much after the recount had ended.


Duterte Stakes Rare Claim, Tells China to ‘Lay Off’ Thitu Island

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 08:51 PM PDT

Duterte Stakes Rare Claim, Tells China to 'Lay Off' Thitu Island"I'm trying to tell China, Pag-Asa is ours," Duterte said, calling Thitu Island by its local name. The president's comments came hours after his Foreign Affairs Department said the presence of about 275 Chinese vessels near Thitu Island is "illegal" and violates Philippine sovereignty.


California woman fired after confronting man wearing MAGA hat at Starbucks

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 05:21 AM PDT

California woman fired after confronting man wearing MAGA hat at StarbucksThe woman was fired after posting on social media that she "yelled at him about how it was not okay to hate brown people."


Alexa-enabled Amazon earbuds in development to compete with Apple AirPods: report

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 03:12 AM PDT

Alexa-enabled Amazon earbuds in development to compete with Apple AirPods: reportOn Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Amazon is working on making Alexa more mobile via a pair of wireless earbuds styled like a pair of Apple AirPods. As reported by Bloomberg Thursday, Amazon.com Inc. is allegedly developing a set of Alexa-enabled truly wireless earbuds that will "look and act" like Apple AirPods but with higher audio quality. According to Bloomberg's unidentified sources, the upcoming product "is one of the most important projects at Amazon's Lab126 hardware division." Previously, it was reported that the lab is also working on an Alexa home robot code-named Vesta.


The Stealth Fighter America Said No To: Boeing's X-32

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 05:00 AM PDT

The Stealth Fighter America Said No To: Boeing's X-32It would have taken the place of the F-35.


Pro-Haftar militia forces reach outskirts of Tripoli

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:59 PM PDT

Pro-Haftar militia forces reach outskirts of TripoliForces loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar reached a security barrier within 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the capital Tripoli late Thursday, an AFP journalist saw, as world powers warned of consequences for military action. General Abdessalem al-Hassi, head of operations for Haftar's self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) in the eastern region, said his forces had seized the roadblock without any fighting. Haftar's forces announced Wednesday they were gearing up for an offensive in the west of the country to purge it of "terrorists and mercenaries", having seized key areas of the country's south since the start of the year.


Plane diverted after losing cockpit screens mid-flight

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 11:20 PM PDT

Plane diverted after losing cockpit screens mid-flightUnited Airlines flight safely landed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Thursday after dealing with mechanical issues, according to an airline representative.


Penn State hazing sentence sends a message to frat boys, college students: Grow up

Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:06 AM PDT

Penn State hazing sentence sends a message to frat boys, college students: Grow upPenn State's Beta Theta Pi fraternity didn't invent the ritual that killed Timothy Piazza. It's a rite of passage we've tolerated for far too long.


The Latest: False ID is 'like reliving the day,' family says

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 07:30 PM PDT

The Latest: False ID is 'like reliving the day,' family saysCINCINNATI (AP) — The Latest on efforts to confirm the identity of a person who told police he is Timmothy Pitzen, an Illinois boy who has been missing since 2011 (all times local):


Every Photo From Our Mid-Size SUV Battle Between the 2019 Honda Passport and Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, and Hyundai Santa Fe

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 11:50 AM PDT

Every Photo From Our Mid-Size SUV Battle Between the 2019 Honda Passport and Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, and Hyundai Santa Fe


May and Corbyn Battle With Parties on New Brexit Referendum

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 12:24 AM PDT

May and Corbyn Battle With Parties on New Brexit ReferendumWhile the prime minister's own cabinet is split over whether she should remain open to the possibility of a public vote on a deal, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing pressure from within his parliamentary party to backtrack on his promise of another vote. Unable to convince her allies to back her own deal -- Parliament has rejected it on three separate occasions -- she's turned to Corbyn for help. May will write to European Council President Donald Tusk on Friday seeking a further delay to Brexit, a U.K. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.


A 2016 hangover: Some Bernie Sanders supporters still upset

Posted: 06 Apr 2019 11:05 AM PDT

A 2016 hangover: Some Bernie Sanders supporters still upsetIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — It was hard to miss Cheri Pichone's excitement about Bernie Sanders' second presidential run. She showed up to a recent Iowa rally decked out in Sanders gear, complete with a figurine of the Vermont senator and progressive icon.


Study suggests cats are capable of learning their own names

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 08:07 PM PDT

Study suggests cats are capable of learning their own namesMost cat owners would tell you that their furry little friends definitely know their own names. As someone with a cat, I suppose I'd be inclined to believe that the animal I have been calling by name for over a decade does truly know what I've labeled him, but science has never been totally on board with that notion.Unlike past research efforts conducted with dogs, there hasn't been a ton of scientific effort put into determining whether cats are capable of understanding how names work. Whether any cats can tell the difference between their names and the names of other animals in the same home, or even random words, was something scientists from the Sophia University in Tokyo wanted to find out.To either prove or disprove the ability of cats to recognize their own names the researchers, led by Atsuko Saito, observed 78 cats in various settings that included individual homes as well as a public cat cafe.The challenge in determining how to test each animal's name recognition abilities led the team to devise a somewhat obvious experiment. First, the researchers chose random words and/or other names and repeated them to each animal so that they became used to hearing them. It's call habituation, and the idea is that once an animal is habituated to a word and realizes that it has no impact on them personally, they essentially ignore it.Then, the team mixed in each cat's name with the repeated words, testing whether or not the cats would remain attentive when they heard their own name even in the presence of words that had no meaning to them. The responses of the cats were scored based on how they reacted, with things like ear and tail movement considered positive signs that the animal was recognizing their name.What the researchers discovered was that while some of the animals did indeed seem to respond to their name while ignoring other repeated words, it wasn't a universal response. Household cats seemed to respond the most, and were able to tell their own names apart from fellow pets and random words. The cats in the cafe, however, seemed far less interested in their name, potentially revealing that being overwhelmed with stimuli or failure to learn their own names early on in life led caused them to be less responsive.Even among the household cats, the responses weren't totally convincing, with some cats responding to random words and others ignoring their own names.There are still a lot of questions to be answered here, including how an owner's voice combined with a cat's name (or even a nickname) affects the responses from the animals, but the study definitely leaves the door wide open for anyone who firmly believes their cat knows its own name.


Social media gets thumbs-down in new US poll

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 06:41 AM PDT

Social media gets thumbs-down in new US pollAmericans are fearful about the impact of social media firms such as Facebook and Twitter, with many saying they spread misinformation and divide the country, even though most people still use these networks, a new poll showed Friday. The NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll found 57 percent of Americans believe social media sites do more to divide the country, and 55 percent said the networks are more likely to spread "lies and falsehoods" than genuine news and information. "Social media -- and Facebook, in particular -- have some serious issues in this poll," said Micah Roberts of the Republican firm Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the survey with the Democratic firm Hart Research Associates.


Who is running for president in 2020? An interactive guide

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 09:06 AM PDT

Who is running for president in 2020? An interactive guideThe 2020 field has become crowded in recent weeks. Here's a look at who has announced their candidacy or opened an exploratory committee in the hunt for the presidency.


How excess speed, hasty commands and flawed software doomed an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 03:23 PM PDT

How excess speed, hasty commands and flawed software doomed an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAXA key sensor had been wrecked, possibly by a bird strike. As soon as they retracted the landing gear, flaps and slats, it began to feed faulty data into the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), designed to prevent stalls. Flying faster than recommended, the crew struggled with MCAS.


New Zealand attack suspect Brenton Tarrant to undergo mental health tests

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 10:45 PM PDT

New Zealand attack suspect Brenton Tarrant to undergo mental health testsA New Zealand judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of killing 50 people at two Christchurch mosques undergo two mental health assessments to determine if he's fit to stand trial. High Court judge Cameron Mander made the order during a hearing in which 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant appeared via video link from a small room at the maximum security Paremoremo prison in Auckland. Mr Mander said nothing should be read into his order for the mental health assessments, as it was a normal step in such a case. Lawyers said it could take two or three months to complete. The judge said Tarrant was charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 counts of attempted murder. Police initially filed a single, representative murder charge before filing the additional charges this week. Tarrant was wearing handcuffs and a gray-coloured sweater when he appeared on a large screen inside the Christchurch courtroom, which was packed with family members and victims of the shooting, some in wheelchairs and hospital gowns and still recovering from gunshot wounds. A man in a wheelchair is escorted from outside the High Court in Christchurch Credit: AP Tarrant had stubble and close-cropped hair. He showed no emotion during the hearing. At times he looked around the room or cocked his head, seemingly to better hear what was being said. The judge explained that from his end, Tarrant could see the judge and lawyers but not those in the public gallery. Tarrant spoke only once to confirm to the judge he was seated, although his voice didn't come through because the sound was muted. It wasn't clear if his link had been deliberately or inadvertently muted. The courtroom was filled with more than two dozen reporters and about 60 members of the public. A court registrar greeted people in Arabic and English as the hearing got underway. Some of those watching got emotional and wept. In the March 15 attacks, 42 people were killed at the Al Noor mosque, seven were killed at the Linwood mosque and one more person died later. The day after the attacks, Tarrant dismissed an appointed lawyer, saying he wanted to represent himself. But he has now hired two Auckland lawyers to represent him, Shane Tait and Jonathan Hudson. Brenton Tarrant, charged for murder in relation to the mosque attacks, is seen in the dock during his appearance in the Christchurch District Court last month Credit: Reuters Legal experts have said he may try to use the hearings as a platform to present his ideology and beliefs. "If he has lawyers, he will be speaking a lot less in court," said Graeme Edgeler, a Wellington-based barrister and legal commentator. "He can still give evidence...that's possible, but if he's represented by lawyers and it goes to trial he won't be asking questions of people." The next court hearing was scheduled for June 14, and the mental health findings would determine whether he is required to enter a plea then. Outside the courtroom, Yama Nabi, whose father died in the attacks, said he felt helpless watching. "We just have to sit in the court and listen," Nabi said. "What can we do? We can't do nothing. Just leave it to the justice of New Zealand and the prime minister." Tofazzal Alam, 25, said he was worshipping at the Linwood mosque when the gunman attacked. He felt it was important to attend the hearing because so many of his friends were killed. Alam said he felt upset seeing Tarrant. "It seems he don't care what has been done. He has no emotion. He looks all right," Alam said. "I feel sorry. Sorry for myself. Sorry for my friends who have been killed. And for him."


The Latest: Boeing to cut production rate of 737 Max jet

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 01:42 PM PDT

The Latest: Boeing to cut production rate of 737 Max jetDALLAS (AP) — The Latest on Boeing's ongoing issues with the troubled 737 Max (all times local):


May's Bid to Break Brexit Impasse Stalls as Labour Disappointed

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 04:07 PM PDT

May's Bid to Break Brexit Impasse Stalls as Labour DisappointedPrime Minister Theresa May's attempt to break the deadlock over Brexit stalled after the opposition Labour Party said she hasn't offered "real change" to her policy. The stalemate will make it harder for May to argue at a summit next week that she needs only a short extension to Britain's EU membership to get a Brexit deal approved at home. May has failed to get the accord she negotiated with EU leaders ratified by a divided Parliament and so has turned to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for help.


Trump tells immigrants seeking asylum: 'Our country is full'

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 03:32 PM PDT

Trump tells immigrants seeking asylum: 'Our country is full'At an event promoting construction of a wall on the border with Mexico, the president says the United States


To vote or not to vote? The question facing Arab Israelis

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 07:57 PM PDT

To vote or not to vote? The question facing Arab IsraelisIn the days ahead of Israel's April 9 elections, activists in the country's north were not trying to convince some residents who to vote for -- but just to vote. Israel's Arab citizens, who account for some 17.5 percent of the population, have been engaged in a debate over whether to boycott the upcoming elections. There have long been boycott calls by Israeli Arabs, but the debate has taken on renewed relevance.


These Easy Lunch Ideas Are Perfect For Mother's Day

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 12:22 PM PDT

These Easy Lunch Ideas Are Perfect For Mother's Day


Attorney: Former OU president Boren met with investigators

Posted: 06 Apr 2019 11:40 AM PDT

Attorney: Former OU president Boren met with investigatorsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The attorney for former University of Oklahoma President David Boren says Boren met with investigators for the university who are looking into allegations that he sexually harassed male subordinates.


Fatal flights: What we know about Boeing MAX 8 crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 07:11 PM PDT

Fatal flights: What we know about Boeing MAX 8 crashes in Ethiopia and IndonesiaThe plane crashes that led to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane to be grounded worldwide had clear similarities, but not everything about them was alike.


Ohio ex-convict charged after claiming to be long-lost Illinois boy

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 10:33 AM PDT

Ohio ex-convict charged after claiming to be long-lost Illinois boyBrian Michael Rini of Medina, Ohio, was charged with lying to federal agents after he appeared looking confused in Newport, Kentucky, outside Cincinnati on Wednesday and claimed he was 14-year-old Pitzen, federal officials said. Rini's claim was debunked on Thursday after DNA test results conducted at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital confirmed he was not the long lost boy from Aurora, Illinois. "Law enforcement confronted him with the DNA results, and at that point the person immediately stated that he was not Timmothy Pitzen, and of course law enforcement knew by virtue of the DNA analysis that he was in fact Brian Rini," said U.S. Attorney Benjamin Glassman during a briefing with reporters.


Early tests show Verizon’s new 5G network is insanely fast

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 08:58 AM PDT

Early tests show Verizon's new 5G network is insanely fastRemember how painstakingly slow the arrival of 4G LTE support felt a few years ago? Well, get ready to experience the same feeling as you wait for your carrier to roll out 5G in your area. Just like a few years ago, carriers around the world will gradually expand their new networks, starting with the busiest areas. If you're not in one of the major cities or locations that are going to be part of the first wave of the 5G rollout, you're surely going to envy the lucky few who get to use it. Take Verizon's first 5G markets, including Chicago and Minneapolis, where you can already take advantage of the next-gen network. And early speed tests will tell you that you indeed have every reason to be jealous.It'll be several years until we get the 5G speeds we really want, but the early tests aren't bad either, as they show that 5G is a lot faster than LTE in regular conditions. Verizon spokesman David Veissmann posted the following clip on Twitter, showing 5G speeds of up to 760Mbps registered in Minneapolis. Needless to say, that's pretty impressive.https://twitter.com/djweissmann/status/1113484741561290756CNET tested Verizon's 5G network in Chicago and saw real network speeds of over 516Mbps. Again, this isn't the maximum theoretical speed for 5G, but the following video will show you how incredibly fast 5G can be, at least when it comes to download speeds compared to 4G.https://twitter.com/CNET/status/1113885699558842368As the video shows, 5G connectivity is still spotty and that's only to be expected this early on. That means you might run in and out of 5G depending on where you are in the city, in which case you're going to fall back to 4G. Engadget's Chris Velazco also ran a 5G test in Chicago using the same Moto Z3 with a 5G Moto Mod attached to the phone on the bottom. Speeds went all the way up to nearly 600Mbps, which is almost four times faster than 4G LTE.https://twitter.com/chrisvelazco/status/1113826024717004803Velazco also mentioned in subsequent tweets that the connection is "very finicky," but he did manage to download the 1.81GB PUBG app in 4.5 minutes.If you live in Chicago or Minneapolis, the only way to get on 5G is to buy Verizon's only compatible phone. You guessed it, that's the Moto Z3 with the 5G Moto Mod. Or, you can wait a few more weeks to purchase Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G, which will be released soon.


Labour Says May Not Offering Genuine Compromise: Brexit Update

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 09:12 AM PDT

Labour Says May Not Offering Genuine Compromise: Brexit Update(Bloomberg) -- Theresa May asked the European Union to delay Brexit, potentially setting up a battle with other leaders ahead of next week's summit. The prime minister wants the U.K. to be able to leave the bloc before European elections in May if she can get the divorce deal ratified in time. Her team is locked in compromise talks with the opposition Labour Party.


For Trump, 'complete and total exoneration' ain't what it used to be

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 12:07 PM PDT

For Trump, 'complete and total exoneration' ain't what it used to bePressure grows for the full release of the special counsel's report.


World powers demand halt to Libya advance

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 03:46 PM PDT

World powers demand halt to Libya advanceLibyan forces under Khalifa Haftar battled their way to the south of Tripoli on Friday, prompting the UN Security Council and the G7 to demand a halt to the military advance on the capital. Haftar, commander of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA), launched an offensive on Thursday to take the capital, held by a UN-backed unity government and an array of militias. The lightening assault was ordered as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Libya for a visit aimed at cementing a political deal on holding elections.


You'll Never Guess How Many Miles This Mercedes Has Covered

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 06:21 AM PDT

You'll Never Guess How Many Miles This Mercedes Has CoveredThis pristine Mercedes-Benz 220 has clocked over 449,000 miles, most of that with its owner of 54 years. Some classic vehicles live their lives as garage queens, never seeing the light of day in fear of getting dusty. While impressive specimens in their preserved state, museum pieces are far more interesting when they have a story to them.


Estranged Husband and His Girlfriend Arrested in Murder of Teacher, NYPD Says

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 03:38 PM PDT

Estranged Husband and His Girlfriend Arrested in Murder of Teacher, NYPD SaysThe day after human remains "burned beyond recognition" were found at a Staten Island storage facility, police confirmed the body to be a missing teacher. Her estranged husband and a his girlfriend have been arrested in Jeanine Cammarata`s death.


Wall St Week Ahead-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 08:57 AM PDT

Wall St Week Ahead-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectationsCitigroup Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc will report the following Monday, followed by Bank of America Corp and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday. In the wake of the Federal Reserve's cautious shift due to signs of softness in the U.S. economy and the subsequent drop in 10-year Treasury yields, S&P 500 banks are seen posting year-on-year first-quarter earnings growth of 2.3%, down from 8.2% forecast six months ago, according to Refinitiv data. "Flat to falling interest rates are not good news for bank interest margins.


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