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Colts waive Jeremy McNichols, sign Jonathan Williams to practice squad

NBCSports.com 

The Colts added running back Jeremy McNichols to their active roster ahead of last Sunday’s loss to the Texans, but he won’t be with the team for Thursday night’s game in New England. The Colts announced on Tuesday that they have placed McNichols on waivers. They did not add another player to the active roster, [more]

Congress workers gherao Minister Jaimala

The Hindu 

Congress workers, including a municipal councillor, gheraoed Women and Child Welfare Minister Jaimala immediately after the completion of the 150th bi

Iraq Names New President and Premier

Voice of America 

Iraq's parliament on Tuesday elected as president Kurdish politician Barham Salih, who immediately named Shi'ite Adel Abdul Mahdi prime minister-designate, ending months of deadlock after an inconclusive national election in May. The presidency, traditionally occupied by a Kurd, is a largely ceremonial position, but the vote for Salih was a key step toward forming a new government, which politicians have failed to do since the election. Under Iraq's constitution, Salih - a 58-year-old, British-educated... Читать дальше...

Student-Created Deportation Board Game Raises Concerns

NBCwashington.com 

A board game called "Deportation Time" that was created by students at a North County San Diego middle school has sparked a backlash from some students and parents.Four seventh- and eighth-grade students...



Iraqi Parliament Elects Kurdish Politician Barham Salih President

Voice of America 

Iraq's parliament elected veteran Kurdish politician Barham Salih president on Tuesday after months of political deadlock, with 219 of its 329 lawmakers voting for him. "I promise to safeguard Iraq's unity and safety," Salih said as he was sworn in. Iraq's presidency, traditionally occupied by a Kurd, is a largely ceremonial position but the vote is a key step toward forming a new government, which politicians have failed to do since an inconclusive national election in May. "Today is a remarkable day for Iraq. Читать дальше...

What does it feel like to cliff dive from 28m? 'Scary'

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (sport) 

Australian Rhiannan Iffland is a three-time world champion in cliff diving, a sport where one wrong move can lead to serious injury. But she admits she still gets nervous looking down from a 28-metre platform.

Amazon to develop Alexa-enabled prefab homes

Dezeen.com 

Amazon has invested in Californian home design and prefabrication company Plant Prefab, with plans to integrate its suite of voice-controlled Alexa devices into affordable easy-to-build houses. Rialto-based Plant Prefab announced that it has received funding from Amazon's Alexa Fund, which was established to support projects that innovate in voice-enabled technology, on 25 September 2018. Amazon

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Razorbacks Gear up for GameDay Recycling Challenge

University of Arkansas Women's Gymnastics 

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback fans are being asked to help the University of Arkansas compete nationally in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Game Day Challenge this Saturday, October 6 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Game Day Challenge is a friendly competition nearly 100 colleges and universities to promote waste reduction at their football […]

Google’s Voice Access gives Android users hands-free control

Engadget 

Google has been working on an accessibility product that lets Android users control their device using only their voice. It has been in beta for two years but Google is now releasing the app globally. Called Voice Access, it allows users to write tex...





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