Person in bear costume faked attacks on cars for insurance payout, California officials say
Four people have been charged with insurance fraud for claiming that their cars were trashed by a bear — which was actually someone in a bear costume, officials said Wednesday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Rhythmbox Update Brings DAAP Server Fix, Podcast Tweaks
A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox has been released, the first major update in over a year. Rhythmbox 3.4.8 is billed as a ‘minor improvement release’, so there are no shiny new features or (some would say overdue) UI changes to speak of. But there are plentyContinue Reading
Translating MIT research into real-world results
Inventive solutions to some of the world’s most critical problems are being discovered in labs, classrooms, and centers across MIT every day. Many of these solutions move from the lab to the commercial world with the help of over 85 Institute resources that comprise MIT’s robust innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E)Continue Reading
3 Questions: Bridging anthropology and engineering for clean energy in Mongolia
In 2021, Michael Short, an associate professor of nuclear science and engineering, approached professor of anthropology Manduhai Buyandelger with an unusual pitch: collaborating on a project to prototype a molten salt heat bank in Mongolia, Buyandelger’s country of origin and place of her scholarship. It was also an invitation to forgeContinue Reading
Mosfilm studio transfers its T-55, PT-76 tanks from 1950s to Russian army amid equipment shortage
On 13 November, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Karen Shakhnazarov, CEO of the state-owned Mosfilm studio, in the Kremlin. Shakhnazarov disclosed that Mosfilm had handed over its 1950s tanks, previously used as movie props, to the Russian military. Russia has been experiencing very high equipment losses in its ongoingContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 994: Deadly blast targets Russian naval commander in Sevastopol
Exclusives EXCLUSIVE: The Traitor сonsiders Bush-era diplomat for Ukraine envoy as peace push looms. With key posts filled at the UN and in Israel, Washington sources reveal The Traitor’s choice for Ukraine ambassador amid preparations for Moscow talks. Military ISW: Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk. Russian forces gained groundContinue Reading
The Traitor to nominate Florida’s Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
Rep. Matt Gaetz arrives to speak during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Americas Worst Traitor selected Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general, tappingContinue Reading
FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO
CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations., CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations. Authorities in the United States have raided the home of the chief executive of Polymarket, a betting platform that drew widespread attentionContinue Reading
The Traitor taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department
The Traitor picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence., Putting an end to days of speculation, United States President-elect Americas Worst Traitor has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to lead the State Department under the incoming administration. The choiceContinue Reading
Top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart
(Image credit: Future) Looking for an alternative to Amazon this Black Friday? Walmart might just be the retailer for you. While Black Friday isn’t until November 29th, most retailers are already running sales — Walmart included. From streaming subscriptions to LEGO and telescopes, Walmart has hundreds of deals to take advantage of right now. IfContinue Reading
SpaceX rolls Starship spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch (photos)
The upper stage of SpaceX’s sixth Starship vehicle rolls out to the launch pad ahead of a planned Nov. 18, 2024 test flight. SpaceX released this photo via X on Nov. 12, 2024. (Image credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is gearing up for the sixth test flight of its Starship megarocket, which is now less than aContinue Reading
‘COP Fatigue’: Experts Warn That Size and Spectacle of Global Climate Summit Is Hindering Progress
Streamlining the process by breaking up the annual climate conference into smaller events could speed progress toward limiting dangerous global warming. By Bob Berwyn BAKU, Azerbaijan—If speeches and slogans could save the climate, COP29 would already be a success. But there are few signs the current round of climate talksContinue Reading