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Drones

Autonomous helicopter startup Skyryse demonstrates tech that could power urban air taxis

The California-based company is one of many with dreams of flocks of air taxis whizzing above cities in the near future Skyryse, an autonomous helicopter startup, unveiled the technology stack that it says will enable future fleets of air taxis to fly themse…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Barack Obama

Democratic debate to proceed after labor agreement reached

WASHINGTON (AP) The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that the Democrats' next primary debate would proceed as planned this Thursday, after the party stepped in to help arrange a settlement to a labor dispute that had threatened the forum. DNC …

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Unwelcome Refugees

Eight people die at sea in 24 hours while trying to reach Spain

At least seven people, including three women, drowned while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Morocco to Spain. The Moroccan coastguard vessel which retrieved the bodies on Monday also rescued 70 survivors, including 10 women and a baby, who were fo…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Matteo Salvini

Why Italy cannot exit the euro

The rise of strong euroskeptic parties in Italy in recent years had raised serious concerns about whether the country will permanently remain in the euro area. Although anti-euro rhetoric is now more muted, the fear of an Italexit still lingers in the economy…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Hrant Dink

Trump admin still does NOT recognize Armenian genocide despite Senate resolution – State Dept

"The position of the administration has not changed. Our views are reflected in the President’s definitive statement on this issue from last April," State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus, said on Tuesday. While Trump did not explicitly refer to the 1…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Big Data

San Diego’s Trust & Will raises $6 million for online estate planning

Estate planning in the U.S. is a $180 billion industry and unlike many of the other areas in the multi-trillion dollar financial services market, it’s one that has yet to see a slew of technology companies come in to try and improve efficiencies. One notable…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Brexit

A Post-Election Reckoning for British Politics

Leaving the European Union on January 31, 2020, will be UK Prime Minister Boris Johnsons repayment of the debt he owes to the many Labour supporters who "lent" his Conservatives their votes. But "getting Brexit done" won't be enough for the Tories to hold on …

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Plastic Pollution

Electric SUV Racing Series Extreme E Commits To 2021 Calendar, Sounds Cooler Than Ever

The creator of the soon-to-be FIA Formula E World Championship has another electric racing project in the works: an SUV series thatll travel the world and potentially make environmental documentaries about each location. That series, Extreme E, now has an off…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Skateboard

How This Shop Is Driving Miami’s Skate Culture Forward

What has been the most rewarding experience since starting the brand? Nick: Owning a skate shop is every skaters dream its cool to represent Miami and provide a whole new view of Miami from a skateboarding perspective. Its been amazing to …

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Monsanto

Cancer Linked Monsanto Chemical Discovered In ALL Tested Children’s Foods Made From Oats

The Facts:A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research examined four families who eat conventional diets. Pesticide levels were measured via urine before switching to an organic diet for 6 days. A dramatic drop in pesticide levels wa…

bubmagDecember 17, 2019

Autonomous helicopter startup Skyryse demonstrates tech that could power urban air taxis

Democratic debate to proceed after labor agreement reached

Eight people die at sea in 24 hours while trying to reach Spain

Why Italy cannot exit the euro

Trump admin still does NOT recognize Armenian genocide despite Senate resolution – State Dept

San Diego’s Trust & Will raises $6 million for online estate planning

A Post-Election Reckoning for British Politics

Electric SUV Racing Series Extreme E Commits To 2021 Calendar, Sounds Cooler Than Ever

How This Shop Is Driving Miami’s Skate Culture Forward

Cancer Linked Monsanto Chemical Discovered In ALL Tested Children’s Foods Made From Oats

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