New technology allows you to mimic anyone’s handwriting

The Irish Times | 2016-08-18

Have you ever wished you could write just like Arthur Conan Doyle? New technology developed by University College London (UCL) can grant your wish: you won’t have...

‘Dishonored 2’ lets you make your escape by body-surfing your fallen foes

Digital Trends | 2016-08-18

Arkane Studios' creative director Harvey Smith explains how Corvo's abilities get bigger and better in 'Dishonored 2,' and details how they can be used for gruesomely creative kills. The post ‘Dishonored 2’ lets you make your escape by body-surfing your fallen foes appeared first on...

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Grandfather: Man killed by police was just trying to survive

Business Insider | 2016-08-17

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff shows Sylville K. Smith. Smith, who was killed in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in a police shooting that sparked two nights of violence in Milwaukee, suffered from cognitive and mental health issues, and he carried a...

FDA Makes It Harder To Quit Smoking

Forbes | 2016-08-16

Good luck smokers who are trying to quit cigarettes—you are going to need it . Parts of the Food and Drug Administration’s so-called “deeming regulations,” which placed vaping products under its tobacco control authority, have just gone into effect. As Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA’s Center for...

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Rio Olympics 2016: Alistair Brownlee and GB sailors add to gold tally

BBC News | 2016-08-18

Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee won gold ahead of brother Jonny in the triathlon while compatriots Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark triumphed in the sailing on day 13 of the Rio Olympics. Liam Heath and Jon Schofield won silver in the men's 200m kayak double while Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge...

Official: Andy Murray is Scotland’s favourite celebrity

Scotsman | 2016-08-18

ANDY Murray has emerged as Scotland’s favourite celebrity, easily outstripping the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, JK Rowling and Sir Sean Connery. Polling firm YouGov asked more than 1,000 Scots to pick their favourite from a list of 16 celebrities. Andy Murray marries Kim Sears today at Dunblane...

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Slashdot | 2016-08-18

Gawker.com To End Operations Next Week

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Police: Olympic swimmers fabricated robbery claim

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Omaha World-Herald | 2016-08-18

Bird strike forces Qatar Airways emergency landing in Turkey

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The Guardian | 2016-08-18

Putin's purge of old friends points to tightening grip on power

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Jezebel | 2016-08-18

More French Cities Ban the Burkini

In France, cities continue to outlaw the burkini, a modest full-covering bathing suit worn by some Muslim women. According to the New York Times, five cities,...

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The Washington Post | 2016-08-18

Gawker legacy: Poking the elites, even when they’re colleagues

Gawker.com is kaput. The flagship site of Gawker Media — featuring the sites Gizmodo, Deadspin,...