Former Google worker barred from Uber’s self-driving division by court

Engadget | 2017-05-15

A judge has ruled that Uber can keep working on its autonomous vehicles with one key condition: autonomous vehicle lead Anthony Levandowski must be removed from any of Uber's self-driving efforts. Prior to joining Uber, Levandowski worked for Google'... ......

Tories Want to Let People Destroy Embarrassing Social Media Posts When They Turn 18

Gizmodo | 2017-05-15

If the Tories win the election social media companies might have to delete teenagers' stupid posts if asked. ......

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Tokyo stocks fall further on yen’s rise

Japan Times | 2017-05-15

Stocks lost further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, weighed down by the yen’s strengthening against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 14.05 points, or 0.07 percent, to end at 19,869.85. On Friday, the key market gauge lost 77.65 points. The Topix index of all...

Gold firm on weak U.S. data, N. Korea concerns

The Times of India | 2017-05-15

* Gold may end bounce in $1,229-$1,236.60 range - technicals * Platinum hits near two-week high (Updates prices, adds quotes) By Vijaykumar Vedala May 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices inched up on Monday as weaker-than-expected economic data from the U.S. and a missile test by North Korea over the weekend...

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Ebola kills 3 in DRC, WHO says; scores more linked to deaths

CNN | 2017-05-15

(CNN)Three people have died from an Ebola outbreak in a remote northern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as health officials travel to the central African country in response to a rising number of suspected cases, the World Health Organization says. Last week, WHO reported one...

Ending mental health stigma

Orange County Register | 2017-05-13

We need to have a frank discussion about mental health in our community. Each May during Mental Health Month, we, as a nation, come together to raise awareness about mental health; yet for far too long we have missed the opportunities to speak up, as individuals and communities. As mental health...

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How do you get girls to school in the least educated country on Earth?

The Guardian | 2017-05-15

Niger is last among 187 countries in the UN’s education index, but getting girls into school affects many other areas of development. What can be done?...

Ryan visits NYC school run by prominent charter advocate

NEW YORK (AP) — Scores of protesters greeted House Speaker Paul Ryan as he visited a New York City school run by an advocate who was considered for the post of U.S. secretary of education. Moskowitz, a Democrat, announced in November that she was taking herself out of the running to serve as...

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Murray makes Madrid last 16, Pouille bows out

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-05-09

World number one Andy Murray was the headline act at the Madrid Open on Tuesday and the Scot booked his place in the third round with a straight-sets victory over Marius Copil. The Romanian put in a creditable display despite ultimately losing 6-4 6-3 and looked good value for his first foray into...

Who's afraid of Maria?

Hong Kong Standard | 2017-05-09

Eugenie Bouchard claimed plenty of other players on the WTA Tour share her outspoken views on Maria Sharapova's return from an 15-month doping ban, but are too "scared" to speak out. Bouchard beat Sharapova for the first time in five meetings in the second round of the Madrid Open 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, a...



Rafa and Roger showing tennis no longer a young person’s game

The Irish Times | 2017-05-15

There was a moment in Rafael Nadal’s semi-final victory against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open on Saturday when it appeared as though the Spaniard had stepped into a time machine. After a prolonged and gorgeous thrash-metal riff of a rally, Nadal suddenly turned the volume down from 11 to one....

Rising star Kim Si-Woo wins Players title

The Times of India | 2017-05-15

MIAMI: South Korean Kim Si-Woo became the youngest winner in Players Championship history, firing a three-under par 69 on Sunday for a three-stroke US PGA Tour victory. The 75th-ranked prodigy, who has played 120 professional tournaments worldwide, became only the second Asian winner of the event...

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Brazil security forces patrol in Rio amid surge of violence

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The Associated Press | 2017-05-15

Italian police: Mafia skimmed millions from migrant funds

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Paul Krugman: Trump Is Putting Us on the Path to Economic Ruin

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Alternet | 2017-05-15

Preet Bharara's Russian Money-Laundering Case Abruptly Settled, Raising Eyebrows

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