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www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
London food

Mackerel over coals and seaside madeleines Emily Scott's Cornish recipes

Early in her new cookbook Time & Tide, Emily Scott writes that her life in Cornwall could be drawn from the lines of a Daphne du Maurier story.And so it appears from the gorgeous book as a whole.When she's not explaining how to make crab sandwiches and gorse-flower fudge to pack for boat trips, Scott is evoking sea mists and screeching gulls, precarious cliff walks and the whitewashed walls of her Newquay home decked out with nautical maps and seaweed prints.
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: This Father's Day, let's consider the responsibilities of our humanity

At this time of year, as we mark Father's Day and give thanks to all the fathers in our lives - our own fathers, father figures, spiritual fathers - it may be worth taking a moment to reflect on what exactly being a father calls one to do.Pope Francis spoke of this in 2020 when he said: "Fathers are not born, but made.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson extends benefits to teachers union

Chicago Public Schools teachers will have essentially the same parental leave policy that city workers receive under a new plan announced on Thursday by Mayor Brandon Johnson, ending a conflict that began under his predecessor.The district's leave policy, which the Chicago Teachers Union fought for, will give CPS staff 12 full weeks of paid parental leave and applies whether they're growing family through birth, adoption or foster care, Johnson said.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: Lightfoot appointed Samir Mayekar to McPier. Brandon Johnson's union crew then played hardball.

On May 11, then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed her longtime deputy mayor for economic development, Samir Mayekar, to the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority board.That agency, known as McPier, is in charge of Chicago's McCormick Place convention center, an economic engine vital to the city's future.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Memorial Day in Chicago: New mayor vows more police, outreach

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to combat violence over the Memorial Day weekend includes funding for street outreach workers, youth programs and increased police presence across the city, staples of previous administrations' efforts to address and prevent shootings.As part of its anti-violence efforts, the city will "increase its presence across the city and on the lakefront this summer," Johnson's office announced.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Letters: I did not vote for Brandon Johnson. I urge fellow Chicagoans to be open to him.

I, like many other Chicago residents, did not support Brandon Johnson in April's mayoral runoff.This was primarily a policy-rooted decision.I consider myself a middle-of-the-road Democrat, and his ideals were generally too left-leaning for me.Yet the sheer amount of vitriol I have seen levied against him is, by all means, disproportionate.
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

After the downfall of Boris the liar: What next for the former PM?

Rishi Sunak's allies declared it the end of the road for Boris Johnson when a damning report concluded he had lied to Parliament on an unprecedented scale over Partygate.The prime minister is hoping that, after a vote to endorse the report's findings on Monday, he will be able to get on with the job and no longer worry about the distractions of his predecessor.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

New species of dinosaur with armoured body discovered on Isle of Wight

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur on the Isle of Wight for the first time in 142 years.Vectipelta barretti, which belongs to a group of plant-eating dinosaurs known as ankylosaur, was found in the island's Wessex Formation a fossil site dating back to somewhere between 145 to 66 million years ago.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

First armoured dinosaur discovered on Isle of Wight in 142 years'

A new species of dinosaur with an armoured body has been discovered on the Isle of Wight for the first time in 142 years.Belonging to a group of plant-eating dinosaurs known as ankylosaur, its remains were found in the island's Wessex Formation a fossil site dating back to somewhere between 145 to 66 million years ago.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

SNP MSP accuses media and police of collusion' in party finances probe

An SNP MSP has accused the police and media of colluding to make Nicola Sturgeon look bad during the investigation into the party's finances.Ms Sturgeon was arrested on Sunday in relation to Operation Branchform the name given to the inquiry by detectives around two months after her husband and former party chief executive Peter Murrell was also taken into custody.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Ex-PM asked Sunak to do something I wasn't prepared to do' - live

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close Rishi Sunak: Boris Johnson asked me to do something I wasn't prepared to do' Rishi Sunak has hit back at Boris Johnson in a row over his resignation honours list, revealing the former PM asked him to do something I was not prepared to by overruling the approval committee for peerages.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?

Police Scotland's investigation into alleged financial irregularities within the Scottish National Party (SNP), known as Operation Branchform, has taken a further twist after Nicola Sturgeon was arrested.Police Scotland said the former SNP leader, who quit in February, is in custody and is being questioned by detectives.
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Washington Post
10 months ago
Science

Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropped a groundhog. He still regrets it.

Bill de Blasio, then the mayor of New York, holds up a sign announcing spring during a Groundhog Day event in 2015.Things did not go so smoothly the year before.(Andrew Burton/Getty Images)Comment Gift Article Everything that could've gone wrong arguably did during the fateful Groundhog Day celebration at the Staten Island Zoo in 2014.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Manson follower Leslie Van Houten could be freed after court overrules Newsom

(Stan Lim / Los Angeles Daily News via Associated Press)

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson who took part in murders on his orders, is entitled to parole after spending more than 50 years behind bars, a California appeals court ruled Tuesday, reversing Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to deny her release.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Europe politics

As Greece goes to the polls, scandal, disaster and apathy eat into PM's lead

With the Acropolis behind him, Kyriakos Mitsotakis ascends to the podium amid thunderous music and the cackle of whistles and horns.It is the last rally of the last day of his re-election campaign before polls open on Sunday, and the prime minister is in a combative mood.Do we want stability or continuous uncertainty? he asks.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

How Mercedes-Benz wants to shape-up the future of performance EVs with the One-Eleven Concept - Yanko Design

Mercedes-Benz has revived the experimental fiberglass-bodied C111-II from the 70s as a flashy new electric concept.Stunning to the core, this two-seat hypercar has a very dramatic look on the outside and inside.Just like the ultra-futuristic Vision AVTR, this one christened Vision One-Eleven has the modernized version of the wedged profile in the form of a rounded roofline and rounded flared fenders.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

With over $1.3 million funded, this tiny portable French Press brews delicious coffee right inside your mug - Yanko Design

Sort of like if a French Press and a tea-bag had a baby together, the FinalPress V2 is rapidly becoming the new popular way to brew fresh coffee wherever you go.With a portable, lightweight, all-metal design, the FinalPress V2 gives you the quality of a French Press, but directly inside your coffee cup/mug.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Meta Quest 3 unveiled ahead of Apple's anticipated MR headset announcement with promising claims - Yanko Design

In the midst of anticipation for Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset, Meta has made a splash by unveiling - through Mark Zuckerberg's official Instagram handle - the upcoming Meta Quest 3. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Quest 2, the Quest 3 boasts a sleeker and more comfortable design, featuring a 40 percent slimmer design and a more powerful device.
Design Milk
10 months ago
Design

Leica Q3: The Travel and Street Photography Camera Perfected?

Money cannot buy happiness... but it can help you buy a Leica.The German camera manufacturer's legions of devotees have long elevated the red circle badged cameras from mere imaging tools into aspirational photographic heirlooms.Credit the brand's timeless appeal to a reputation built upon carefully machined minimalist bodies, distinct optics, veneration associated with some of the most famous photos and photographers, and no doubt the exclusivity of owning a standout design that evokes envy.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Spider-Man Tourbillon is for Marvel fans - Yanko Design

In 2021, Audemars Piguet (AP) introduced the world to a remarkable and collaborative timepiece; the first-ever Royal Oak Concept x Marvel watch.It was a sensational creation dedicated to the Black Panther.The Royal Oak presented with the fictional character appearing to elevate above the dial in 3D.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Dyson's most powerful robot vacuum has six times better suction to deep clean across all floor types - Yanko Design

After lackluster response for the Dyson 360 Eye robovac in the US market, Dyson is back with an improved version that's better suited for American homes.This comes after seven years of development and it also purifies the indoor air, which is a good perk.The robotic vacuum cleaner launched initially in Australia will land in the US later this year for roughly $1,600.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Conservatives Poised to Lead Finland in Coalition with Hard Right

Finland's main conservative party announced a new coalition government on Friday after weeks of negotiations, in a deal that moves the country firmly to the right and follows a pattern of similar political shifts elsewhere in Europe.Petteri Orpo, leader of the center-right National Coalition Party, would become prime minister under the coalition, which includes the right-wing nationalist Finns Party.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Surgery

Pope Francis was expected to return to the Vatican after he was released from a Rome hospital on Friday following abdominal surgery for a hernia, the third time in two years that the 86-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized.Francis left the Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital around 8:45, nine days after surgeons operated on what is known as an incisional hernia, typically the consequence of previous operations, that had been causing painful intestinal blockages.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Conservative Canadians Rethink Choices After Party's Hard Right Turn

Sitting at a cafe terrace overlooking a park commemorating the birthplace of the vast oil industry in the western Canadian province of Alberta, Audrey Cerkvenac and Ernestine Dumont, wrestled with a political dilemma.In a province long the epicenter of Canada's conservative politics, the two older women had been unwavering conservative supporters.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Sudden Inquiry May Derail Thailand's Leading Prime Minister Candidate

Thailand's Election Commission has announced that it will investigate Pita Limjaroenrat, the front-runner in the May general election, to determine whether he violated election rules that would disqualify him from becoming the country's next prime minister.The investigation, announced last week, is centered on Mr. Pita's shares of iTV, a company that used to be a news broadcaster but is now focused on advertising.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Starmer says Sunak too weak' to block Johnson's honours list in fiery PMQs - live

1686744720 Jeremy Hunt is left crossing his fingers and hoping the Bank of England can finally tackle rising prices by the end of this year, says James Moore.Read James's full piece here: Jeremy Hunt is left crossing his fingers and hoping the Bank of England can finally tackle rising prices by the end of this year, says James Moore Matt Mathers14 June 2023 13:12 1686743610 The row between the prime minister and the Commons Speaker began after Sir Keir Starmer accused Mr Sunak of being too weak to block Mr Johnson's list.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nadine Dorries brands Rishi Sunak privileged posh boy' who cruelly' blocked peerage

Nadine Dorries has claimed Rishi Sunak is a privileged posh boy who cruelly blocked her from a future in the House of Lords.Using an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV to launch a fresh attack on the Prime Minister, she claimed he'd used weasel words and sophistry in a meeting with Boris Johnson last week.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

What the papers say June 11

The fallout from Boris Johnson's resignation as an MP leads Sunday's newspapers as they start looking at what happens next.While some focus on the impact on his decision with by-elections and beyond to a general election, other titles concentrate on the turmoil in the Conservative Party.The Sunday Mirror's message is simple, as it concentrates on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's call for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to get a backbone: and call a general election.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Johnson hit by new claim he broke Covid rules with friend's Chequers trip - live

Close Boris Johnson has suggested that his event planner friend stayed overnight at Chequers during Covid restrictions for childcare reasons as he denied the visit broke any rules.Dixie Maloney, who helped Mr Johnson and wife Carrie plan their wedding, stayed at the prime minister's grace and favour home on 7 May, when indoor gatherings were banned except for reasonably necessary for reasons such as work or childcare.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Unfortunate' that parts of independence movement attack each other, says Brown

The SNP's Depute Leader has said it is unfortunate different parts of the independence movement attack each other after a spat between the party and a prominent activist group.All Under One Banner (AUOB) which has organised some of the most substantial pro-separation marches and rallies in recent years accused the party of being contemptuous on Sunday after it emerged a special convention on independence would be held on the same day as one of their events.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Et tu, Phil? Boris runs out of supporters as Rish! runs out of ideas | John Crace

You'd have thought there was at least one Conservative MP who would still be prepared to defend Boris Johnson.The second world war Japanese soldier on a Pacific Island who was still refusing to surrender in the 1970s.Someone other than Nadine Dorries who was prepared to die on the hill of whether an over-promoted former culture secretary should be given a peerage.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Speaker scolds Sunak for bringing up Labour's Tom Watson in honours row

Sir Lindsay Hoyle scolded Rishi Sunak for bringing up Labour's Tom Watson during a fiery PMQs exchange about Boris Johnson's resignation honours list.The row between the prime minister and the Commons Speaker began after Sir Keir Starmer accused Mr Sunak of being too weak to block Mr Johnson's list.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Dorries, Sharma, and Johnson's father Stanley dropped from former PM's honours list'

Nadine Dorries, Stanley Johnson and Alok Sharma have been dropped from Boris Johnson's resignation honours list, it has emerged.The two MPs have been dropped from the former prime minister's list, which could be published as soon as Friday, to avoid potentially damaging by-elections.And Mr Johnson's father Stanley - who was expected to be handed a knighthood - has been dropped from the list because it would have looked terrible, a source claimed.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Johnson police referral raises questions, says Starmer

Boris Johnson's referral to police over potential further lockdown breaches raises new questions, the Labour leader has said.Sir Keir Starmer, who was visiting Scotland on Friday, said the public was fed up to the back teeth with stories about the former prime minister.Mr Johnson, who believes he is the victim of a stitch-up, has ditched the Government-appointed lawyers representing him in the Covid-19 public inquiry after he was referred to police.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Corbyn wins backing of local Labour Party in general election headache for Starmer

Jeremy Corbyn has signalled he will stand as an independent at the next general election - setting up a tense showdown between the former Labour leader and his party.The Islington North MP said he loves his job and wants to carry on doing it in a hint he will run against Labour's candidate for the constituenct, who is yet to be announced.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Jeremy Corbyn backed by Labour Party members in his Islington North seat

Jeremy Corbyn has been backed by members of the Islington North Constituency Labour Party, after the former Labour leader was blocked from standing for the party.Sir Keir Starmer said in March that his predecessor would not be the party's candidate for the north London seat at the next general election.
Medium
10 months ago
Data science

Origins of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing with ChatGPT

By now you've likely heard of ChatGPT, and the varying opinions surrounding it - people love it, people hate it, and people are afraid of it.It can generate a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, write a Broadway-style song about your kids, and create usable code.Joining in on the fun, we used ChatGPT to help us explore some of the key innovations over the past 50 years of AI.
1966: ELIZA In 1966, a chatbot called ELIZA took the computer science world by storm.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

How Yotam Ottolenghi Comes Up With a New Recipe

I was flipping through Niki Segnit's new book, The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors, as I was making this recipe.Doing these two things together not quite literally sent me in two seemingly opposite directions.In one (the one in which I was holding the book), I was sent down a rabbit hole of potential.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Watch live: Rishi Sunak faces first PMQs after Boris Johnson's resignation

Watch live as Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 14 June, amid tensions with Boris Johnson over his resignation honours list.Last Friday (9 June) Downing Street published the former prime minister's honours list, lacking the names of allies such as Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Defiant Sunak hits back at Boris Johnson over honours row

Rishi Sunak has hit back at Boris Johnson in a row over his resignation honours list, saying the former PM asked him to do something I was not prepared to.In his first public remarks since his predecessor quit as an MP over the Commons partygate inquiry, the prime minister claimed Mr Johnson asked him to either overrule the committee which vets peerages - known as Holac - or make promises to people.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi Both Hospitalized in Italy

Two of Italys most powerful octogenarians, Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi, whose health conditions have in recent years kept the country in suspense, were both in the hospital on Friday.The pope was unexpectedly admitted to a hospital in Rome this week and underwent surgery for a hernia that had caused painful intestinal blockages.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Claiming 'retaliation,' head of CPD reform resigns

The head of the Chicago Police Department's reform efforts submitted her resignation this week, less than a year after her predecessor was fired from the same position.Records obtained by the Tribune show Tina Skahill, the executive director of the CPD's office of constitutional policing and reform, tendered her resignation from the department on Monday, with her departure to take effect on June 17.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Democrats Celebrate and Fear the Indictment of a Chaos Machine'

The satisfaction is nearly universal, but comes with a queasy aftertaste: Democrats are relishing the possibility that Donald J. Trump will get his comeuppance at last.But when the mocking laughter fades, in its place remains a much more lasting anxiety.What will this do to the country?While President Biden and his top allies have largely stayed silent about Mr. Trump's indictment, rank-and-file Democrats were far more eager to talk, responding with a mix of jubilation and deep apprehension about how the federal prosecution of a former president and current White House candidate could convulse American politics.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Biden Makes Case for Global Alliances at Air Force Academy Commencement

WASHINGTON President Biden made a forceful case for global alliances on Thursday, telling graduates at the Air Force Academy that rebuilding partnerships with like-minded nations has been the key to asserting American power abroad against adversaries like Russia and China.Our partnerships amplify our strength and make us more effective, Mr. Biden told the academy's class of 2023 during a sunny, morning ceremony at the Colorado Springs university.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Tech industry

We ranked the top 10 'Final Fantasy' main games, ahead of XVI's release

Final Fantasies XV, IX, X Square Enix I love Final Fantasy, and sometimes love makes you do drastic things.When the first trailer for Final Fantasy 16 dropped in late 2020 I made the inspired decision to play and rank every mainline entry before it came out.I had finished most of them already, but why not relive the magic once more?
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Labour suggests gongs for cronies' row is stopping Rishi Sunak doing his job properly as PM UK politics live

From 48m ago Good morning.Rishi Sunak faces PMQs today.Among the many problems in his in-tray are another strike by junior doctors starting this morning, rising mortgage rates and Nick Macpherson, a former Treasury permanent secretary, warning that the election due next year could coincide with the economy going into recession.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

New CBI chief to face MPs' questions on future of lobby group

The new boss of the Confederation of British Industry will be asked whether the lobbying group can still claim to speak for big businesses when she faces MPs on Tuesday.Rain Newton-Smith, a former CBI chief economist who has rejoined as director general while it grapples with the fallout from a sexual misconduct scandal, is to take questions on the organisation's failings and its future ambitions during an appearance before the business and trade committee.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Battle to withhold Covid messages is about much more than Boris Johnson

Why would ministers fight tooth and nail to prevent the release of Boris Johnson's uncensored WhatsApps and diaries, and the correspondence of a relatively anonymous former political aide called Henry Cook?Rishi Sunak has little interest in protecting his No 10 predecessor and rival from any embarrassment.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Tory pledge to build 40 new' England hospitals likely to be delayed until after 2030

The health secretary is set to signal a major delay to one of the headline promises in the last Conservative manifesto by suggesting the delivery of 40 new hospitals in England is likely to be pushed back until after 2030.In a move that will spark anger among MPs who wanted spades in the ground before the next election, government sources said Steve Barclay would make the announcement on Thursday.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Covid inquiry threatened legal action over Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages

The official public inquiry into the government's handling of Covid threatened the Cabinet Office with legal action over its refusal to share Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages and diaries from during the pandemic without heavy redactions.The inquiry issued a legal notice on 28 April 2023 requesting unredacted WhatsApp communications on devices owned or used by Johnson and his former senior adviser Henry Cook, a close friend of Carrie Johnson's who has now left government.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Civil servants have to fact-check' Suella Braverman's claims to cabinet

Suella Braverman is facing fresh controversy after it was claimed civil servants in her department were forced to fact-check the home secretary's statements to cabinet on up to six occasions.Concerns have been raised about the under-fire minister's competence, as Downing Street denied Rishi Sunak was dithering about whether to launch an investigation into a potential breach of the ministerial code over her bid to avoid a speeding fine.
Eater Miami
10 months ago
Miami food

Gramps Owner Unveils New German Restaurant With a Miami Twist

Adam Gersten, the man behind Gramps Wynwood, has officially opened the doors of his newest endeavor, the New Schnitzel House, in the Shorecrest neighborhood.The German-inspired restaurant and bar is a tribute to its predecessor, the Schnitzel Haus, but serves as a new restaurant and concept that fuses German comfort food with a Miami twist.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (2) announcement set for July 11

The long-awaited Nothing Phone (2) is launching on July 11.The date is exactly a day shy of the Nothing Phone (1)'s launch which took place on July 12 last year.The second phone from the young London-based tech brand and successor to the Phone (1) will be unveiled via a livestream which will start at 4PM BST time (3PM UTC).
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5's outer screen will run specially optimized Google apps

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 at a special event in Korea on July 26, and the company itself has confirmed the location already, as well as the timeframe, though it hasn't committed to the date just yet.Anyway, the Flip5 is shaping up to be a huge upgrade over its predecessor in terms of outer screen real estate, as has been rumored countless times before.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Infinix Note 30 VIP brings 68W wired and 50W wireless charging

The Infinix Note 30 VIP is official, brining the company's All-Round Fast Charging to the mid-range.It's not quite working at the full 260W speed, in fact it's not even faster over the wire than its predecessor, but it adds speedy 50W wireless charging, which is unheard of at these prices.The Infinix Note 30 VIP's 5,000mAh battery can take 68W wired charging.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Google Pixel 8 series detailed camera specs leak

A new leak from an internal source at Google has revealed our first detailed look at the cameras on the Pixel 8 series.The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get an updated 50MP main camera sensors with Samsung's ISOCELL GN2 replacing the ISOCELL GN1 from the Pixel 7 series.The new leak also clarifies that Pixel 8 will retain the 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide camera sensor from its predecessor while the field of view will be slightly wider with a 0.55x zoom ratio this time compared to 0.67x on the Pixel 7.
Pixel 8 Pro will bring a new 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor for the ultrawide lens with a 0.49x zoom ratio.
Know Your Mobile
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Here's Your FIRST LOOK At Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing is preparing to launch its next smartphone globally, the Nothing Phone (2).Nothing enjoyed quite a success with Nothing Phone (1), which was the second product of Nothing after the much more successful Nothing Ear (1).Nothing has previously stated that it isn't in a hurry to make a sequel to Phone (1), but time has passed, and it's almost a year since the Nothing Phone (1) was launched.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord N30 5G unveiled: Snapdragon 695 SoC, 108MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

OnePlus launched the Nord N20 5G last April, and over a year later, the Chinese brand introduced its successor, dubbed the OnePlus Nord N30 5G.Like its predecessor, the OnePlus Nord N30 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM.It has 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage onboard, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Natural justice' says Sturgeon should stay in SNP during investigation Brown

The SNP's deputy leader has backed Humza Yousaf's decision not to suspend the whip from Nicola Sturgeon, saying it is in the interests of natural justice that she stays in the party.Keith Brown said other cases where the party's MSPs had been suspended while allegations around them were being investigated involved different circumstances.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson's hopes for a comeback must surely now be futile ones

When Boris Johnson sat down to draft his resignation statement after learning the privileges committee had concluded that he lied to MPs over Partygate, he was determined to leave his enemies on both sides of the Commons a clear message.It is very sad to be leaving parliament, he wrote.At least for now That he still harbours hopes of a comeback despite the damage that he has done to his own reputation, the Conservative party brand and to the country more widely should surprise nobody.
CreativeApplications.Net
10 months ago
Design

KRILLER - Globally synced broadcast of synth-soaked ambient software

Created by artist James Paterson and musician Stephen Ramsay, KRILLER is an eternally looping, seven day, globally synced audio-visual broadcast of synth soaked ambient software (online) experience.The weeklong broadcast is divided into 6300 software art 'cassettes', each bound to a specific moment of time during the week, minted by its fabricator, and seamlessly fusing with its predecessor and successor to form audiovisual duets and mashups.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Malik Cunningham drawing inspiration from fellow QB-turned-WR Julian Edelman

Wearing red non-contact jerseys, the New England Patriots ' quarterbacks are easy to spot at practice.It gets a bit trickier for Malik Cunningham, an undrafted rookie who spent his entire college career at Louisville as a passer.Through four open practices so far this offseason - three organized team activities and the first session of mandatory minicamp - Cunningham was exclusively in the white jersey reserved for non-quarterbacks on offense.
www.7x7.com
10 months ago
San Francisco

Historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel nears completion of its regal transformation as the elegant Beacon Grand

Back then, the hotel was called the Sir Francis Drake, and it was a marvelall carved banisters and intricate plaster ornamentation.Its style drew fashionable guests from all corners of the world.Its speakeasya small, secret room wedged behind the elevator shaft halfway between two of the upper floorskept them partying through the night.
Streetsblog California
10 months ago
San Francisco

Quick Legislative Update: Where Are the Bills Now?

Here's a super quick and far from comprehensive update on some key street safety bills


The two legislative houses have one more week to pass bills to the next house, where the process begins anew.Here's a super quick and far from comprehensive update on some key street safety bills.Already passed the Assembly or Senate floor vote:
Sidewalk Riding: A.B. 825 from Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Culver City), would prohibit police from giving bike riders tickets for riding on the sidewalk in areas where no bike lanes are present.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson quits as MP over claims he misled parliament - live

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKUK Politics Jane Dalton Saturday 10 June 2023 01:00Comments Close Boris Johnson claimed he was the victim of a witch-hunt as he announced he was resigning as an MP, accusing a Commons investigation into whether he misled Parliament over partygate of attempting to drive him out.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Media industry

Chris Licht ousted at CNN after a year of crisis

Chris Licht was chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN Chris Licht came into the top spot at CNN pronouncing he had a clear view of what was wrong with the cable news channel, the vision to fix it, and the corporate backing that would enable him to turn the ship around.Barely more than a year later, with the channel's battered ratings further sagging, the formats for key shows still in doubt, internal strife at crisis levels, and journalists inside CNN still questioning what his vision is, Licht is gone, ousted by the corporate patron who wooed him to the network, Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Apple wants to take a bite out of virtual reality market with its Vision Pro headset | CBC News

"It's the first Apple product you look through, not at," Apple CEO Tim Cook said while introducing the Apple Vision Pro, the company's new virtual reality headset that will allow users to overlay an augmented experience over the real world.Apple announced the VR headset at its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, Calif., Monday afternoon, where it also revealed developments for many of its existing products and software.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: reacting to 6 trade proposals by Bleacher Report

In a recent live video on Bleacher Report there were six different proposed trades focused on the Washington Wizards.From trying to contend to jumping into a rebuild, there was little bit of everything being proposed.Most of the trades, however, were focused on a rebuild.This does make sense though.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

vivo X Fold2 in for review

The vivo X Fold2 launched in April, but the company confirmed its plans to keep the smartphone in China.Despite the sad news for international fans of the brand and of the foldable scene, we received one unit in Blue to run our tests.This is our first encounter with OriginOS 3, but perhaps this is the best phone to review it on.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

I can already predict what you'll say about the rumoured Google Chat logo

Another week, another new Google logo (it seems).A new Google Chat logo appears to be the next design on the way, and it looks like it's almost guaranteed to provoke the same complaints we've seen with pretty much every other recent Google app icon redesign.The new look is not yet official, but we've had a glimpse of it from a slide in a presentation, and it fits in with the transition we've seen in other Google app logos (see our pieces of the best animated logos and best circular logos for more logo inspiration, and we also have a piece on the Google logo history).
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Qualcomm to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on October 24

Qualcomm confirmed the announcement date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is promised to boast a significant jump in performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor.The company will be announcing the new flagship SoC earlier than usual - October 24-26.As per tradition, Qualcomm will be holding a Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, but this time it will be about a month earlier than last year.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Meta Quest 3 officially unveiled, will ship this fall for $499.99

Today Mark Zuckerberg officially unveiled the Meta Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset.It will become available "in all countries where Meta Quest is currently supported" this fall for $499.99.The timing of the announcement might seem strange, considering we're months away from the release.
Eater NY
10 months ago
NYC food

Where to Get Gelato in New York

1. There are many delicious gelato options in New York, from classic Italian gelaterias to restaurants that specialize in frozen treats.
2. Gelato comes in a wide variety of flavors, from fruity sorbets to decadent chocolate creations.
3. Many gelato spots offer
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Report: Pixel Watch 2 ditches Exynos for Snapdragon

A new report sheds first light on the Google Pixel Watch 2, which is due in the Fall alongside the Pixel 8 series.Per this report, Google's second-gen smartwatch will make the move from Samsung's Exynos chipset to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 generation.Whether it's the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 or the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, we're looking at a 4nm chip with four Cortex-A53 cores - a significant improvement to the Pixel Watch's 10nm Exynos 9110, which has just two Cortex-A53 cores.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sunak and Johnson not holding expected meeting to tackle raft of rows

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson are not scheduled to meet this week despite suggestions they would hold clear-the-air talks to tackle a series of thorny issues.It was understood on Tuesday there had been initial discussions about holding a telephone call but this is now not scheduled to go ahead.The two leading Conservatives would have a lot more to discuss than the row over the disclosure of Mr Johnson's WhatsApp messages and notebooks to the Covid-19 Inquiry.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

The Hockey Championship the U.S. Men Just Can't Seem to Win

After a strong start, the U.S. men's hockey team was disappointingly eliminated from the world championship over the weekend.Again.The U.S. team, stocked with many N.H.L. players, had breezed through pool play in Finland with a 7-0 record, then beat the Czech Republic in the quarterfinal.That put the Americans into a semifinal against Germany, a team with players primarily from German League teams like Eisbaren Berlin (the Berlin Polar Bears) and Kolner Haie (the Cologne Sharks).
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Weekly poll: are the Sony Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V on your shopping list?

As we've said before, Sony marches to the beat of its own drummer - while other brands rushed out Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones as soon as the chip was available, Sony just announced its first.Say "hello" to the Sony Xperia 1 V.Well, you'll have to wait until the end of July until you can actually greet the Mark 5 flagship.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

Gustavo Dudamel in New York: Selfies, Hugs and Mahler

The violins were tuning, the woodwinds warming up and the trumpets blaring bits of Mahler.Then the musicians of the New York Philharmonic began to whistle and cheer.Gustavo Dudamel, one of the world's biggest conducting stars, strode onto the stage this month for his first rehearsal with the Philharmonic since being named the ensemble's next music director.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

The Dawn of a New Century'

About two hours after Century 21 reopened as Century 21 NYC in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, the store's point-of-sale system crashed.This goes to show you that they should have never went out of business, said Denise Danny, 58, from Staten Island.Ms. Danny, who had a shopping cart full of clothes, was standing in a line that had formed at a register on the department store's second floor.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Furious Boris Johnson refuses to say who is trying to stitch him up'

A flustered Boris Johnson has branded suggestions he may have taken part in further rule-breaking during the pandemic a load of absolute nonsense.The former prime minister would not say who he believes is trying to stitch him up, having previously claimed he appears to be the victim of a politically motivated plot.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Covid rule-breaking claims a load of nonsense', Johnson says

Boris Johnson has branded suggestions he may have taken part in further rule-breaking during the pandemic a load of absolute nonsense.The former prime minister would not say who he believes is trying to stitch him up, having previously claimed he appears to be the victim of a politically motivated plot.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

vivo S17 series and Air Pro TWS specs leak

Yesterday saw the debut of the vivo S17e and we now get official confirmation that the rest of the S17 series members - the S17 and S17 Pro will debut on May 31.The new phones will also be joined by the vivo Air Pro TWS earbuds which are expected to be rebranded iQOO TWS Air Pro buds that launched earlier this week.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Moto Razr 40 Ultra leaks in full video ad

Motorola is launching its 2023 Razr duo on June 1, and we just saw the Razr 40 Ultra, that will reportedly be called Razr+ in some countries, in a full 44-second video ad.It was posted by Evan Blass on his private Twitter profile, and we will share it with you - enjoy the newest foldable in all its glory:
The new smartphone will have a 3.5" cover screen, spanning pretty much from one corner to the other.
Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

New boba shop at old Boba Guys spot

New boba drinks are now available at an old destination: Steep Creamery and Tea recently opened its doors at 19th and Valencia streets, the exact spot where long lines would form for the now-shuttered Boba Guys.Steep Creamery and Tea is, seemingly, a different kind of shop: A local boba store owned by non-profit Juma Ventures, which largely hires teenagers and other youth who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity, who have been involved in the foster care system or who have a juvenile or criminal justice history.
Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

Banko Brown: Attorney General takes up review of case spurned by DA Jenkins

Following a unanimous call from the Board of Supervisors and a letter from civil rights attorney John Burris, Attorney General Rob Bonta today agreed to review evidence in the killing of Banko Brown, an unarmed alleged shoplifter who was shot and killed by Walgreens security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony on April 27.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

No 10 rejects claims Johnson is victim of stitch-up over police referral

Rishi Sunak will form no judgment on potential further lockdown breaches by Boris Johnson, Downing Street said, as it rejected claims of a politically motivated stitch-up of the former prime minister.Mr Johnson, who believes he is the victim of such a plot, has meanwhile ditched the Government-appointed lawyers representing him in the Covid public inquiry after he was referred to police.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Exercise

Garmin Forerunner 965 review: the ultimate running watch gets screen upgrade

The Forerunner 965 is Garmin's new top of the range running and triathlon watch that comes with a crisp and bright OLED screen for the first time but at a hefty price.The new watch tops the scales at 600 ($600/A$999) 120 more than the LCD-equipped Forerunner 955 on which it is based.It joins the 430 Forerunner 265 and the 710 luxury Epix in Garmin's new line of OLED sports watches.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Poco F5 Pro review

Introduction and specs
One could argue that the Poco F5 Pro is a successor to last year's Poco F4 GT.However, there are a couple of key differences that set those two apart, and pricing is one of them.The Poco F5 Pro launches at a lower price than its supposed predecessor and offers a slightly lower tier of features.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Sony announces the ZV-1 II vlogging camera for $900

Sony has been on a bit of roll lately with its new ZV range of vlogging cameras and announced the newest member today in the form of the ZV-1 II, which is the second generation model of the three year old ZV-1.On paper, the new model isn't a major improvement over its predecessor.The biggest change comes in the form of a wider 18-50mm f1.8-4 lens compared to the 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 lens on the ZV-1.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Partygate: what could come next for Boris Johnson after new allegations?

Partygate has sprung back on to the political agenda, with Boris Johnson referred to the police over new allegations he broke lockdown rules with gatherings at Chequers during the Covid pandemic.What was the Partygate scandal?It came to be one of the major events that led to Johnson's downfall at No 10, and saw his popularity with Tory MPs and the public slide until he stepped down as prime minister and left office in September 2022.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Games

Review: Nvidia's $399 RTX 4060 Ti is a step forward, but only a small one

Nvidia's announcement of the GeForce RTX 4060 series last week broke the pricing trend set by every other RTX 4000-series card released so far: The 4060 Ti is launching at the same price as its predecessor, and the 4060 is actually getting a small price cut.But these cards also continued a trend that we noted in our RTX 4070 review-compared to past generations, the performance upgrade just isn't as impressive.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Xiaomi Civi 3 to come with two front-facing cameras with 4K video recording

The Xiaomi Civi 3 is coming out later this week, and now the company revealed more details about the display and the front-facing cameras.The panel will keep the pill-shaped punch-hole design in the center for the dual cameras, and just like the predecessor.One of the cameras will be for selfies, the other for vlogging with a wide 100-degree field of view.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Top Home Office mandarin knew of Braverman's alleged speeding request

The most senior civil servant in the Home Office was made aware of allegations that Suella Braverman wanted civil service help in dealing with a speeding fine, the Guardian understands.The development raises questions about how many other senior officials and ministers across Whitehall were then informed about the claims, and puts pressure on the prime minister to order an investigation into the allegations.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

AP Interview: Spy chief warns authoritarian states stoking anti-government mood in Germany

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency warned Monday of a rise in anti-government extremism fueled by authoritarian states such as Russia that seek to divide society and topple the government.German security agencies have disrupted several plots in recent years by small groups linked to the Reich Citizens movement accused of planning attacks on critical infrastructure, government officials and even the national parliament.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

More Oppo Reno10 Pro+ and Oppo K11x official-looking renders leak

Oppo's Reno10 family is getting unveiled on May 24, which is next Wednesday.Now, less than a week before the event, some new renders have been leaked, and they look like they could be official promo materials for the Reno10 Pro+, which will be the king of the upcoming trio.Oppo Reno10 Pro+ leaked renders
The Reno10 Pro+ will sport a 64 MP periscope zoom lens, along with a 50 MP Sony IMX890 main camera sensor and an 8MP IMX355 ultrawide.
iRunFar
11 months ago
Running

REI Anniversary Sale: Save Up to 30% on Trail Running Shoes

REI is having its biggest sale of the year and you can save on trail running shoes from top brands like Salomon, Hoka, and Brooks.Additionally, REI Co-op members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item from May 19 through 29.Use coupon code ANNIV23 at checkout.For exclusions, visit REI.com/coupon for details.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Sheriff orders deputies to obey watchdog request to reveal gang tattoos

(Office of Inspector General)

Less than a week after the county watchdog ordered dozens of deputies to show their gang tattoos and answer questions about violent cliques within the department, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna on Thursday sent a department-wide email commanding his staff to comply with the inspector general's request.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Motorola Edge 40 review

Introduction
The Motorola Edge lineup has seen some restructuring this year, with the Pro punching slightly above last year's model and aspiring for some Ultra-ness.The vanilla Edge 40 joins it on this upward trend in some ways, possibly making it more difficult for a 30 Fusion successor to find a spot in the ranks in the Fall, though it's not all upgrades.
Know Your Mobile
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Google Pixel 7a Colors: All The Official Shades

Google has finally launched Pixel 7a, bringing all the goodness of the pricier Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at a more accessible price.Google usually launched its phones in three colors.Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are available in 3 colors, and so is Pixel 6a, the predecessor to Pixel 7a.Google has launched Pixel 7a in four colors, of which one is exclusively available in Google Stores.
FanSided
11 months ago
National Football League

Davante Adams reveals how he tried to recruit Aaron Rodgers to the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams wanted Aaron Rodgers on his team in Sin City, though it wasn't meant to be.Distance makes the heart grow fonder, or something like that.However the saying goes, Davante Adams pulled out all the stops to get Aaron Rodgers to ditch his Packers green for Raiders silver and black.
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