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Faster-moving sea ice forces polar bears to use more energy

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Rapid global warming has sped up the movement of sea ice off Alaska’s coasts, and already at-risk polar bears are paying a price, a new U.S. study says. Most sea ice moves throughout the year and the iconic white bears are on a perpetual walk to stay within their preferred habitat, said U.S. Geological Survey research ecologist George Durner, lead author of the study. “Increased sea ice drift rates likely exacerbate the physiological stress due to reduced foraging opportunity... Читать дальше...



Nordstrom and Alibaba jump while Urban Outfitters falls

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

The maker of software for analyzing intercepted communications had a strong first quarter. Investors were pleased with the Chinese e-commerce company's revenue forecast. The ski resort company's profit and sales came up short of analyst estimates.

Here's the best way to see 'Wonder Woman'

BusinessInsider.com 

Warner Bros.

Warning: mild spoilers.

As much as I wish I could be an Amazon, it's not possible. But watching "Wonder Woman" in 4DX was the closest I could come to making that dream come true, and it was worth it.

4DX is an immersive theater experience combining a 3-D movie with physical aspects, including moving seats, wind bursts, and misting water.

I went into "Wonder Woman" having never seen a movie in 4DX and I was slightly nervous for what was about to happen.

First... Читать дальше...

The Bachelor's Vienna Girardi Is Pregnant With Twins

E! Online (UK) 

Former Bachelor winner Vienna Girardi just made a double baby announcement--she's pregnant with twins! The reality star, who won season 14 of the ABC dating competition, is expecting....

US Army tanks, Strykers, and Bradleys are getting active-protection systems to fend off enemy fire

BusinessInsider.com 

US Army

The Army has purchased an emerging technology for Abrams tanks, Bradleys and Strykers designed to give combat vehicles an opportunity identify, track and destroy approaching enemy rocket-propelled grenades in a matter of milliseconds, service officials said.

Called Active Protection Systems, or APS, the technology uses sensors and radar, computer processing, fire control technology and interceptors to find, target and knock down or intercept incoming enemy fire such as RPGs and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, or ATGMs. Читать дальше...

Comey Has Feelings

WSJ.com 

Thursday’s hearing didn’t provide much news, but the former FBI boss did his best to tell a story.

Merkel in Argentina hopes for S. America trade deal

Yahoo! News 

Germany and Argentina voiced hopes Thursday for a free trade agreement between the European Union and South America as German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Buenos Aires. In talks with Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Merkel discussed bilateral commerce and efforts to strike a deal with the Mercosur grouping of South American countries.

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Russian government to closely watch James Comey testimony

CBSNews.com 

Russia's alleged ties to the Trump campaign will loom large over former FBI Director James Comey's testimony Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied meddling in the U.S. election. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.

The revolution will not be dramatized

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

In envisioning an interview between the poetic, sui generis musician and a cub essayist, Magic Theatre’s world premiere anoints words with religious potency. The right verbal rhythms, “Mr. Heron” (Carl Lumbly) says early in the script, “float on the lips; they glide in the mind.” [...] in the show’s current incarnation, which opened Wednesday, June 7, under the direction of Loretta Greco, it’s not yet clear that Ong’s radiant language is best served on a stage. A groundbreaking artist now past his prime lives in undignified seclusion... Читать дальше...





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