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The Man in Yellow Shoes
19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania’s largest city Nairobi (Reuters/Edgar Su) As I wait at the intersection of two roads in northeastern Tanzania and see the driver of a...
asia
Volunteer Poll Worker at Westlake Center
California voters cast ballots on a wet election day: 'I'm doing my part' As the counting continued, a couple of volunteers were on hand to keep things organized and ensure people didn't miss the...
health
Linda Fairstein, star of “Fringe,” has a new book out called “Rapture of the Nerds: The Story of the Nerd Herders”
Review: A herculean human effort plus two cute robots equals triumph for 'Good Night Oppy' Linda Fairstein, star of the television series "Fringe," has a new book out called "Rapture of the Nerds: The...
asia
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop tube is gone
Elon Musk's Hyperloop prototype tube is gone. What does it mean for his tunneling dream? Elon Musk's prototype Hyperloop tunnel is gone. The tunnel, conceived as a transportation alternative, is a big, low-profile tube,...
national
The first map of the U.S. coastal hazard zone
New tsunami hazard maps highlight threat facing seven California counties — even Napa Tsunamis can be deadly, even in isolated regions. Now, scientists have created the very first map of the current U.S. coastal...
sport
#NotToday: Women on social media are being targeted
Death threats. Racist taunts. Vows of violence. Inside the increasingly personal attacks targeting Canadian female journalists, a growing number are speaking out on social media. A series of events over the past week may...
us
How Working at Home is Redefining the Office for the 21st Century
What Bosses Really Think About Returning to the Office As we enter the post-work age, many people are reevaluating the need for traditional office jobs. In fact, the trend is so strong that some...
asia
The PT’s Haddad is the candidate for the second round of the Brazilian presidential election
Brazil's presidential vote will go to second round on October 28, and it looks like the PT’s candidate, Fernando Haddad, is on the verge of a big victory. If he is elected, Haddad would...
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Santa Ana Winds wreak havoc across Southern California
104-mph gusts recorded as Santa Ana winds wreak havoc across Southern California during their yearly run The wind died down as quickly as it began, blowing a few strands of hair out of each...
asia
How Whole Foods is Trying to Kill It
Op-Ed: The grocery chain wars prove that the modern supermarket model isn't sustainable From Whole Foods founder to Walmart to Kroger to Publix, people with the same idea about our food system have been...
