Twitter is taking new steps to curb abuse on its platform, by using algorithms to find accounts that carry out abusive tweets, the company announced Wednesday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely include private projects like pipelines that don’t involve federal money but have been hindered by a lack of government permits or regulations, according to a key Republican lawmaker. Trump has repeatedly pledged, including in his speech Tuesday to Congress, to seek $1 trillion in
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota stands to gain more than $110 million annually in tax revenue after oil begins coursing through the Dakota Access pipeline, an analysis by The Associated Press shows. The calculation shows the potential payoff for a state whose officials have supported the pipeline despite concerns from Native American tribes and other
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Lent started Wednesday and for McDonald's, that could mean a 40-day surge in orders of its Filet-o-Fish sandwich.
According to McDonald's, a quarter of all its Filet-O-Fish sandwiches were sold during Lent last year, as non-meat-eating customers flocked to the chain to get their fast food fix.
Lent is a period of 40 days that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter. It represents the time that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. During this period... Читать дальше...
SCIENTISTS have a pretty good idea of how the Earth formed: it condensed, around 4.6 billion years ago, from the same cloud of dust and interstellar gas that gave birth to the sun and the rest of the solar system. They are less sure how and when life got going. Last year a group of researchers found evidence for stromatolites—small, layered mounds produced by photosynthesising bacteria—in rocks from Greenland that are 3.7 billion years old.
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SCIENTISTS have a pretty good idea of how the Earth formed: it condensed, around 4.6 billion years ago, from the same cloud of dust and interstellar gas that gave birth to the sun and the rest of the solar system. They are less sure how and when life got going. Last year a group of researchers found evidence for stromatolites—small, layered mounds produced by photosynthesising bacteria—in rocks from Greenland that are 3.7 billion years old.
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The Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday that Kevin Durant is out indefinitely with a grade-2 MCL sprain and bone bruise, suffered Tuesday night when center Zaza Pachulia fell onto Durant's left leg.
There's no timetable for Durant's return and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The Warriors would not rule out a potential return before the end of the regular season.
Some view the news as positive for the Warriors — it's not a more serious injury... Читать дальше...
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has left for Singapore for a medical checkup just days after celebrating his 93rd birthday. Spokesman George Charamba told state media on Wednesday that the checkup is a scheduled one and that Mugabe is expected to return early next week. The president has received treatment in Singapore in
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Near-simultaneous Taliban suicide bombings and an hours-long shootout with Afghan security forces left at least 16 people dead and over 100 wounded in Kabul on Wednesday - a stark reminder of the militants' ability to stage large-scale and complex attacks in the country's capital....
The governing bodies will allow for a six-month comment period, USA Today reports.
Saudi Arabia pledged $1 billion in development finance for Indonesia and expanded cooperation in other areas, deepening ties with Southeast Asia's biggest economy as the Saudi king and a huge entourage arrived Wednesday for a 9-day visit. Enthusiastic crowds lined the route of King Salman's heavily guarded motorcade as it arrived in Bogor, near the capital Jakarta, where official events were held at an imposing presidential palace. He was earlier welcomed at Jakarta's Halim airport by President... Читать дальше...
He was set to become an unrestricted free agent.
The first new building to be constructed on the new Dublin Institute of Technology Grangegorman campus has been opened.
Following up on series of women’s marches held nationwide, a group of local citizens gathered in Tomah Sunday to discuss issues and the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Russian and Syrian aircraft bombed positions held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Arab Coalition near the Syrian town of Al Bab on Tuesday, inflicting casualties, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said on Wednesday.
"Yesterday, we had some Russian aircraft and (Syrian) regime aircraft bomb some villages that I believe they thought were held by ISIS, yet they were actually — on the ground — were some of our Syrian Arab coalition forces," Army... Читать дальше...
Last year, there was talk of Princess Diaries 3 happening with the original cast (Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews) returning under the helm of original director Garry Marshall. Garry tragically passed away back in July. Now, months later, Julie is giving an update on the project. “There’s talk about it. And [Anne]’s very keen to [...]
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who left last night’s game in Washington with 10:27 remaining in the first quarter due to a left knee injury, underwent an MRI last night at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the DC area. Following reviews of the MRI by the Warriors’ medical staff, it has been determined that Durant [...]
Researchers discover fossils of what may be some of earliest living organisms.
The franchise tag deadline will pass at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown said that the team’s plans haven’t changed regarding wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. Speaking from the Scouting Combine, Brown said, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, that the team is not going to use…
There is a notion across the financial sector that only ‘experts’ understand stuff
The European Commission has published a discussion paper on which direction the EU should take after Brexit.