What goes up must come down—landing locusts crash on their heads
For many grasshoppers and other insects jumping is a fast and effective way to escape from their predators. In particular desert locusts are known for their powerful jumps. To avoid catapulting into the wrong direction, locusts are able to precisely control t…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
Italy says six EU states will take in migrants on Open Arms ship
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Thursday that six EU countries had agreed to take in some 150 migrants who have been blocked from docking in Italy, resolving the latest standoff over immigration to Europe across the Mediterranea…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
Ben Shapiro Thinks It’s Your Fault You Need Two Jobs
Before even getting into the clip, let's quickly review Ben Shapiro's biography, courtesy of Wikipedia: Shapiro grew up in a Jewish family in Los Angeles, California.Shapiro developed a talent for violin at a young age, having performed at the Israel B…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
With Brexit looming, the future of Ireland is at stake
It would be one of the great ironies of history if the U.K. departure from the EU actually led to the end of its occupation of Northern Ireland. DERRY, Northern Ireland From the 400-year-old walls of Derry, famous for blocking the siege of King James II and…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
Home Office cordoned off by armed police amid reports of stabbing
The Home Office building has been cordoned off by armed police amid reports of a stabbing. The Independent understands that a victim is thought to have been stabbed or slashed near the government department's headquarters in Marsham Street, Westminster. The…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
BBC’s English language lesson about cryptocurrency isn’t terrible
The BBC is helping non-native English speakers sharpen up their cryptocurrency language skills and knowledge with a 6-minute primer on Bitcoin. In todays episode of BBC Learning English hosts Catherine and Sam discuss cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Facebooks c…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
DualShock 4 gets hot new colors including rose gold
Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking to capitalize on strong gamepad sales with some new colors for its DualShock 4 gamepad. The company announced four new gamepad colors as well as a fresh design for its wireless gaming headset. The DualShock 4 controll…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019
U.S. Seeks to Reassure Afghan Military Amid Uncertainty Over a Peace Deal
Afghan forces, which depend on the United States and its allies for their salaries and for crucial air support during operations, worry about what an American deal with the Taliban could mean for their position. Except for the countrys special forces, who ca…
bubmagAugust 15, 2019