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Electric Scooter

Man used motorized scooter as a weapon in killing of California woman, police say

A man was arrested Monday in connection with the murder of a California woman who was brutally assaulted with a motorized scooter, police say. Rosa Elena Hernandez, 63, of Long Beach was identified as the woman killed in the attack, police said. A suspect wa…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Christianity

Earliest known Christian burial in England finally revealing its secrets

The tomb of an Anglo-Saxon prince has revealed treasures such as a decorated lyre, painted woodwork and a gold belt buckle. The treasure-laden tomb is the first known Christian burial of an Anglo-Saxon. The tomb dates back about 1,400 years and can be explor…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Blockchain

This site generates batshit crazy blockchain use-cases that are stupidly real

The blockchain space has struggled with a lack of legitimate use-cases but a new site solves that problem by generating revolutionary projects on demand. Thanks to marketeer Tamas Torok, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs can simply click a button to receive insp…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Riots

Sri Lanka anti-muslim riots

Mobs attacked several mosques, torched dozens of shops and homes of Muslims in Kurunegala, some 100 km north-west of capital Colombo, on May 13, in the biggest outbreak of violence since the April 21 Easter serial bombings. A police curfew, initially imposed…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Monsanto

Jury Awards $2 Billion to Couple Who Say Roundup Weed Killer Caused Their Cancer

A California jury ruled that Monsanto, the makers of Roundup, must pay over $2 billion to a couple who say the weed killer caused their cancer. This is the third major decision against the company surrounding their products link to cancer since August. The A…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Alibaba

No, The Rich Don’t Get Rich At The Expense Of The Poor

Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Bill Gates and Jack Ma became superrich because their companies improved the lives of so many people. Getty Images Many people believe that the rich only become rich at the expense of others. This worl…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

NATO

Pentagon warns EU against blocking U.S. companies from defense pact

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A new European military pact risks shutting American companies out of defense contracts and undermining NATO, the United States has told the European Union, hinting at possible retaliation. In a May 1 letter, the U.S. government said li…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Xi Jinping

This tool lets you check if a website is blocked in China

Chinas Great Firewall just got higher as Wikipedia has been added to Beijings no-no list. The government hasnt explained why its blocking the free online encyclopedia, but frankly its not surprising. Shutting down a platform that has endless information makes…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

China's Strategy

Conflict scenarios with Russia and China

Great power competition has returned to the terminology of U.S. strategists, but its implications for defense policy are still not fully understood. While Americas technological edge and willingness to use force in defense of allies deter conflict in Eastern …

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Star Wars

It’s Official: The First Star Wars Films After Rise of Skywalker Will Be From Game of Thrones’ Showrunners

Were going from Westeros to a galaxy far far away. While speaking at the MoffetNathanson Media & Communications summit, Walt Disney Company chairman Bob Iger confirmed that the next Star Wars film following The Rise of Skywalker will be from Game of Thron…

bubmagMay 14, 2019

Man used motorized scooter as a weapon in killing of California woman, police say

Earliest known Christian burial in England finally revealing its secrets

This site generates batshit crazy blockchain use-cases that are stupidly real

Sri Lanka anti-muslim riots

Jury Awards $2 Billion to Couple Who Say Roundup Weed Killer Caused Their Cancer

No, The Rich Don’t Get Rich At The Expense Of The Poor

Pentagon warns EU against blocking U.S. companies from defense pact

This tool lets you check if a website is blocked in China

Conflict scenarios with Russia and China

It’s Official: The First Star Wars Films After Rise of Skywalker Will Be From Game of Thrones’ Showrunners

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