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A beta version of Google Maps for Android users could solve one of driving's most headache-inducing problems: parking.

Users running v9.44 of Google Maps will now see a tiny "P" emblem beside the time and distance to their destination. If the parking options are "Easy" or "Medium," the emblem will be blue. If the options are "Limited," the emblem will turn red.

As Android Police first reported, the feature will appear when users are traveling to public spaces such as restaurants, airports, and malls. Читать дальше...

In the first episode of his famous TV series about space, "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage," the late astronomer Carl Sagan wastes no time dramatically setting the stage.

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) — A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other waters, stoking their costs and extending the time it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key Asian destinations.

There have been 16 attacks since last March on ships in the Sulu and Celebes Seas, through which about $40 billion worth of cargo passes each year, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating... Читать дальше...

Microsoft Cortana — a virtual assistant that predicts the outright winner of every NFL game on Bing — went 2-2 during the divisional round of the NFL playoffs to push its record to 5-3 during the playoffs.

By Dane Brugler, The Sports Xchange
The NFL announced the names of 103 total underclassmen who have been granted eligibility for the 2017 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 27-29 in Philadelphia, Pa.

A group known as Bikers for Trump express their support for Trump and he will benefit the country.

Even the more charitable descriptions of the speech noted that darkness of his rhetoric.

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Jan. 20 (UPI) -- They once shared a city and a real estate agent. Now both are locked into their respective Hall of Fame.

WASHINGTON (AP) — They aren't well-known. Their names are odd. And what they do — well, it's complicated.

WASHINGTON (AP) — They aren't well-known. Their names are odd. And what they do — well, it's complicated.

Scientists have a new theory of how when a gigantic asteroid crashed into Earth 66 million years ago, the collision lead to a "curtain" of sulfate molecules that blocked out the sun's light and warmth for decades which accelerated the demise of the dinosaurs, according to CBS News. The new findings show how these aerosols of sulfuric acid formed in the atmosphere and blocked the sunlight for 30 years which directly contributed to the deaths of 75 percent of all animals on earth.“The big chill following... Читать дальше...

Following a morning rally before Donald Trump's inauguration, stocks waffled.

A series of wrinkle correction procedures went horribly wrong for one Florida woman.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Crews in Columbus, Indiana, have put up signs announcing to visitors that it’s Vice President Mike Pence’s hometown. The signs were installed Friday at two entryways into the southern Indiana city just before Pence took the oath of office in Washington. The (Columbus) Republic reports (http://bit.ly/2iKphR2 ) city public works department staffers

Smith's latest book, Swing Time, tells the story of two girls who dream of being dancers, but only one has the talent to do so. Originally broadcast Nov. 21, 2016.

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• The Trump administration has laid out its plans for trade, including tackling NAFTA.
• American workers have been hurt by trade, but automation has also hurt jobs.

The Trump administration has laid out its plans for trade on the White House website.

The administration says it will tackle trade deals including the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership and will push for trade policies that "will be implemented... Читать дальше...

The account, now with 1 tweet, has more than 5 million followers.

Read President Donald Trump's Full Inaugural Address as prepared for delivery.

The protests are starting to get violent in Washington, DC after Donald Trump was named President. According to Interim Police Chief Peter Newsham, 90 people were arrested. He also added, “it’s a very, very small percentage of the number of folks that came here to peacefully assemble in our city.” Police said the small group [...]

Eleven musicians squeeze into the World Cafe studio to recreate some of the danceable splendor of the band's new album, Hang.

HONOLULU (AP) — Crammed into a dome with one bathroom, six scientists will spend eight months munching on mostly freeze-dried foods — with a rare treat of Spam — and have only their small sleeping quarters to retreat to for solace.

The father of a 9-year-old boy attacked by muggers at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal is overjoyed his son wasn’t seriously harmed.

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This week, drug manufacturer Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals settled a lawsuit with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for US$100 million, for engaging in illegal anti-competitive behaviour to ensure its continued monopoly over a life-saving medication for infants with epilepsy.

More than a decade ago, Acthar Gel sold for $40 a vial, but since it's been acquired by Mallinckrodt, the price has been raised to more than $34,000 a vial, netting the company more than $1 billion in revenue in 2015. Читать дальше...