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Exoskeleton

Surviving Mars, Wolfenstein II, and more join Xbox Game Pass in May

A few days ago, Microsoft revealed that a number of new titles would be joining Xbox Game Pass soon. The service has added a lot of popular experiences like Just Cause 4 recently, so many gamers were curious as to how the latest selection would top those addi…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Riots

50 Years After Stonewall, We’re Still Disagreeing About What Happened There. That’s Why the Archives Matter

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a moment of resistance by LGBTQ people against homophobia and transphobia, police harassment and exploitation by organized crime. The conflict started in the wee hours of June 28, 1969, and conti…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Yellow Vests

Yellow Vests & Black Blocs? France braces for possible protest perfect storm on May 1

On Monday evening, Didier Lallement, the freshly-appointed head of the Paris police, held a high-profile meeting with several other security-related officials to discuss the measures that need to be taken before, and on, May Day. DSPAP, the largest department…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Exoskeleton

Wolfenstein II, Surviving Mars and six more games heading to Xbox Game Pass in May

Microsoft today announced what games are coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription program in May, which includes eight new additions in total. There are quite a few hits included in this upcoming list, such as Bethesda's Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and …

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Electric Scooter

Bird is launching monthly scooter rentals for $24.99 in San Francisco and Barcelona (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge)

About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 9:50 AM ET, April 30, 2019. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date i…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Black Hole

This wobbly black hole is shooting out jets in different directions at unprecedented speeds

For the first time, an image of a black hole has been unveiled by the Event Horizon Telescope, but its not what you might think. Heres why. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY A black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth isn't behaving normally and instead rapidl…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Brexit

Game on for EU vote, but real fight comes after

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - On posters, hustings and social media, a battle for Europe is being fought, as contenders seek votes for an EU parliamentary election in late May - but the real battle for power will come only once the count is in. More than 400 million…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Unwelcome Refugees

Explainer: How the EU will vote and why it matters

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - In three weeks, Europeans will vote for a new European Parliament but the real struggle for power over the bloc will begin only after votes are counted. Here’s why? WHO’S VOTING AND FOR WHAT? More than 400 million people in the Europe…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Slavery Abolition

Trump should consider Robert E. Lee’s act of treason before defending him

There is something relentless about President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump hits Biden as he hits 2020 trailTrump blasts union chiefs after Biden gets key endorsementGrassley to Trump: Lift tariffs or new NAFTA deal is 'dead'MOREs capacity to simplify and willf…

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Bees

Bees Exposed to Neonicotinoid Pesticide Become Hyperactive Before Crashing Out, Reducing Their Ability to Forage

The use of neonicotinoidsa common class of pesticideshas increasingly been linked to negative effects on bees by a number of scientific studies in recent times. Now, a team of researchers from Imperial College London has found that bees which are exposed to …

bubmagApril 30, 2019

Surviving Mars, Wolfenstein II, and more join Xbox Game Pass in May

50 Years After Stonewall, We’re Still Disagreeing About What Happened There. That’s Why the Archives Matter

Yellow Vests & Black Blocs? France braces for possible protest perfect storm on May 1

Wolfenstein II, Surviving Mars and six more games heading to Xbox Game Pass in May

Bird is launching monthly scooter rentals for $24.99 in San Francisco and Barcelona (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge)

This wobbly black hole is shooting out jets in different directions at unprecedented speeds

Game on for EU vote, but real fight comes after

Explainer: How the EU will vote and why it matters

Trump should consider Robert E. Lee’s act of treason before defending him

Bees Exposed to Neonicotinoid Pesticide Become Hyperactive Before Crashing Out, Reducing Their Ability to Forage

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