What's Up Those Baseball Sleeves? Lots Of Data, And Privacy Concerns : NPR

Ben Hansen (left) watches data on a hand-held device as Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Matt Benedict throws a ball. Benedict is wearing sensors that recorded 39 sets of measurements.

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This vacuum-activated modular robot is equally nasty and neat

Soft robots are a major area of research right now, but the general paradigm seems to be that you pump something (a muscle or tube) full of something else (air, fluid) causing it to change its shape. But a robot from Swiss roboticists does the opposite: its little muscles tense when the...

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Ellis Island

Today’s online field trip takes us to Ellis Island, which served as the portal to almost all American immigrants arriving between 1892 and 1954. Although some were turned away, 98 percent of those examined at Ellis Island were allowed into […]

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Everything we know about Apple's next big thing

Update August 30, 2017: The iPhone 8 reportedly won’t have a virtual home button. Instead, it will rely on new gestures for navigation. Go to the “What’s the latest?” section for all the new details.
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Soul Singer Ben E. King : NPR

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On The Spectrum, On The Screen

In some ways, Hollywood portrayals of people with autism have come a long way since “Rain Man.”

The new Netflix series “Atypical” and the forthcoming ABC show “The Good Doctor” showcase main characters who are on the autism spectrum and show them dealing with romantic and work-related plot...

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ED Provides Information Site, Activates Emergency Response Contact Center in Response to Hurricane Harvey

In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Department of Education has activated an emergency response contact center and created an information page on the ED website.
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The News And Your Newsfeed

When Facebook hired former news anchor Campbell Brown to lead its news partnerships, it was a response to critics who say the technology company is crossing the line from social media platform to just plain media.
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Citizen spacecraft builders literally race to the moon in NASA’s Cube Quest Challenge

NASA is in the business of giving small-time scientists and engineers opportunities: its small business grants, open data initiatives, and other efforts are meant to empower the high school kid or hobbyist who could be the next Werner Von Braun. But in the Cube Quest Challenge,...

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Best VPN services of 2017: Reviews and buying advice

Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, but not every service handles your data in the same way. Just look at the critiques of notable computer security experts and online pundits to understand the...

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Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke : NPR

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Tobe Hooper, Director Of 'Chain Saw Massacre,' Dies At 74 : The Two-Way : NPR

Tobe Hooper arrives at the premiere of New Line’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Beginning at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in 2006 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns Over Autonomous Weapons

NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Bonnie Docherty, senior arms researcher at Human Rights Watch, about the group’s call for a pre-emptive ban on fully autonomous weapons.


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DARPA project aims to make modular computers out of ‘chiplets’

The Defense Department’s research arm has officially kicked off its effort to create a modular computing framework, with pieces pulled from a mix-‘n-match set of “chiplets.” Producing something this weird will take a village, the agency suggested — in fact, “an enormous village rife with...

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Unidirectional problems: Apple’s annual doom and gloom

Another year, another win for Samsung and trouble for Apple.
Writing for InvestorPlace, Brad Moon explains “Why the Apple Inc. iPhone 8 Launch Will Be Rougher Than You Think.”
But, Braaaaaad, we already think it’s gonna be sooooo baaaaaad.

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Capturing The Unabomber; 'Sour Heart'; Comic Bridget Everett : NPR

Ted Kaczynski is flanked by federal agents as he is led from the federal courthouse in Helena, Mont., on April 4, 1996. Kaczynski is now serving a life sentence in prison for the bombings.

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A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats' : NPR

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Beach Rats, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year.





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8 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your College Experience

Everyone’s college experience is unique—and probably not quite what they were expecting, but here are some tried and true tips on how to get through it.
1. Get involved.
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YouTube Stars Seek Mental Health Help From Online Pressure : Shots

Some YouTube stars seek counseling and take breaks from online life to deal with symptoms of anxiety.

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How Essential is taking on giants with a small-batch smartphone

Essential’s Toronto launch party was your standard tech industry launch gathering – with one key exception: Lining one wall was a series of three booths, demonstrating the Essential Phone’s camera tech, design process and hardware engineering respectively, and each was staffed by...

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E.B. White

In the world of children’s literature, E.B. White is a super-star: the author of three beloved classics “Stuart Little,” “Charlotte’s Web,” and “The Trumpet of the Swan.” He also co-authored my favorite guide to the writer’s craft, “Elements of Style.”

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Mayweather vs. McGregor: Live-stream details for the big fight

Saturday’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor is a big moment for streaming video. Unlike Mayweather’s bout with Manny Pacquiao in 2015, this fight will actually be available on pay-per-view without a cable subscription.
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Pianist Vijay Iyer Combines Complicated Rhythms With Modern Style On 'Far From Over' : NPR

Iyer studied physics and mathematics before becoming a professional musician in the 1990s. He composes music for an ensemble of interdisciplinary composers and jazz academics on his new album.





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'Good Time' Filmmakers Wanted To Make A Movie That 'Actually Feels Dangerous' : NPR

Brothers Josh (left) and Benny Safdie are the directors of the new action thriller Good Time.

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Celebrating a Sixth Cohort of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools; Launching the 2017 Green Strides Tour

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) began in 2011-2012 by defining “green school” according to three Pillars.  In 2012-2013, ED added a District Sustainability Award and began an annual tour spotlighting the practices of honorees and launched a Green Strides...

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A 'Smart' Pill Bottle's Reminder To Take Meds Isn't Enough, Research Shows : Shots

About 50 percent of patients don’t take their medicine as prescribed, research shows. And those mistakes are thought to result in at least 100,000 preventable deaths each year.

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Nintendo adds PayPal support to the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has added a new payment option for eShop purchases on the Nintendo Switch and on its website. Starting today, you can now link your Nintendo account to your PayPal account and pay for future purchases using your PayPal balance or any payment method already linked to your PayPal...

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Amazon Temporarily Discounts Echo from $179 to $100 - Deal Alert

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If You Want Groundbreaking Noir, Try Looking 'In A Lonely Place' : NPR

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'Godzilla' Descends On Mexico City As Filmmakers Shoot Scenes In The Metropolis : NPR

While America was consumed by the total eclipse of the sun, residents of Mexico City witnessed a spectacle of a different order: Godzilla attacked the metropolis. Scenes from the new film were shot in the Mexican capital.





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Russian Bots Tweeting Calls To Fire McMaster, Former FBI Agent Says

An online tracker developed by former FBI agent Clint Watts has identified Russian bots as responsible for many tweets urging the firing of National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster.


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Watch Microsoft’s Xbox One X Gamescom conference live right here

Microsoft is about to share the last details on the Xbox One X with a press conference ahead of the Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. You can watch it live right here at 12 PM on the West Coast, 3 PM on the East Coast, 8 PM in the U.K., 9 PM in Germany.
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So bad they’re good: iPhone 8 survey results

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Novelist Max Brooks; 'What She Ate'; Poet Molly McCully Brown : NPR

Author Max Brooks has done extensive research on preparing for widespread catastrophe. He’s now a fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point.

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In 'Patti Cake$,' An Aspiring Rap Artist Reaches For The Stars : NPR

NPR’s Dwane Brown speaks with director Geremy Jasper and lead actress Danielle Macdonald about the film’s message of finding yourself.





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Celebrating Student Artistry From Fairfax County Public Schools: “The World Through My Eyes”

On July 18, the Department hosted Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to celebrate the opening of “The World Through My Eyes,” a collection of student achievement in the visual arts. Ninety FCPS students grades one through 12 at 28 schools contributed to the exhibit; the diversity of...

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Is AI More Threatening Than North Korean Missiles?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk last week warned that AI is an enormous threat. There can be no doubt that the advent of smart, rather than smart-ish, machines, is a long way off, though, says blogger Alva Noë.
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A defense company put a machine gun on a drone

Duke Robotics, a military contractor, has produced a video for their unique and uniquely dangerous new tool, TIKAD. This drone platform looks fairly basic – a custom multi-rotor drone with a chassis on the bottom to hold what looks like a stripped down machine gun, sniper rifle, or grenade...

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63% off Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth Speaker with 24-Hour Playtime - Deal Alert

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'Cabaret Hurricane' Bridget Everett Moves To The Big Screen In 'Patti Cake$' : NPR

Bridget Everett says her live act is about “the power of owning your own body.”

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'Patti Cake$' i$ $weet But $light

A Jersey girl dreams of rap stardom in this “conventional dramedy” that highlights star Danielle Macdonald’s charisma but reduces other characters to types.
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How Do Schools Calculate Your Financial Aid?

One of the questions we receive most often is: “Why didn’t I get more money for school?” It’s especially frustrating when you have no idea how a school decided on your aid offer.  Hopefully, this information will shed some light on how schools calculate your financial aid.
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Quoting Mandela, Obama's Tweet After Charlottesville Is The Most-Liked Ever : The Two-Way : NPR

The former president’s message after the violence in Charlottesville, Va., was brief, but it hit the right note for many.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion … ,” Barack Obama tweeted, accompanied...

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You can now make free phone calls with your Google Home

Remember back in May, when Google announced plans to let people make free phone calls through the Google Home?
That feature is rolling out starting today (alas, only for folks in U.S./Canada).
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Dog Breeds

Dogs have been cross-bred for thousands of years, resulting in a hundreds of breeds. The American Kennel Club, however, recognizes just 157 dog breeds, although most people could probably name fewer than a dozen. Whether you are trying to find […]

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Reissued 'Party Of One' Captures Nick Lowe At His Witty, Melodic Best : NPR

Six albums the British songwriter recorded between 1982 and 1990 are being reissued in remastered versions. Critic Ken Tucker singles out Party of One as being among Lowe’s finest works.





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Novelist Max Brooks On Doomsday, Dyslexia And Growing Up With Hollywood Parents : NPR

In the event of a zombie attack, author Max Brooks will be ready. His books The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z are fictional manifestations of his own fears and anxieties — and his impulse to overcome them by preparing for the worst.
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Our Homes May Get Smarter, But Have We Thought It Through?

As our houses fill with the Internet of things, sensors will tell us whether we left the stove on or if we’re out of paper towels. But critics worry these devices won’t be secure and will spy on us.
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Update bricks smart locks preferred by Airbnb

A subset of smart locks made by Lockstate have been bricked after an update. The smart lock vendor is part of Airbnb’s Host Assist program, and integrates with the accommodation rental platform so, for instance, hosts can automatically generate and email one-time codes for their guests to...

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Best Bluetooth speakers of 2017

Updated August 14, 2017 to add our review of the JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker, which we’ve named to the new category of best $100 Bluetooth speaker.
There was a time when Bluetooth speakers were like jelly beans: They were cheap, they all looked the same, and they were invariably of...

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'My First Memories Are Of Singing' : NPR

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This is FRESH AIR. I’m David Bianculli, editor of the site TV Worth Watching, sitting in for Terry Gross. Today we’re devoting the show to Barbara Cook, the wonderfully talented Broadway star and cabaret singer who died Tuesday at age...

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Woody Harrelson On 'Glass Castle' Dad Whose Rages And Redemptions Loomed Large : NPR

The Glass Castle shows the different stages of Jeannette Walls’ life, from early childhood to adulthood. (Pictured: Eden Grace Redfield, Woody Harrelson, Charlie Shotwell, Sadie Sink and Naomi Watts)

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SoundCloud Saved By The Bell Of A Big Chunk Of Financing : The Record : NPR

SoundCloud co-founders Eric Wahlforss, left, and Alex Ljung in 2016. The company closed a significant financing round on Aug. 11, 2017.

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Machine learning can tell if you’re wearing swap-meet Louie

A wise man once said “The hat mighta had a L V on the back but at the swap meet that ain’t jack,” and now researchers can ensure that the Louis Vuitton or Prada or Coach you bought is the real deal. The system, which essentially learns the difference between real and fake products over...

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What’s in a name? Narrowing the definition of Apple’s successes

Bad news, everyone! Turns out that other than many, many successes, Apple’s not actually doing that well.
Writing for The San Francisco Chronicle, Thomas Lee warns that “As Apple shifts toward services, company needs to rethink brand.” (Tip o’ the antlers to @JonyIveParody and Tay...

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Tom Perrotta; 'Lost In America'; The 'Battling' Kellogg Brothers : NPR

Tom Perrotta is the author of several novels, including Election and The Leftovers.

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Movies You Missed: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

We all have movies we somehow never got around to watching. Rachael Copeland has never seen one of the greatest coming-of-age films. She reviews Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for NPR’s Scott Simon.


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Preparing and Developing Culturally Responsive School Leaders

Standard 3 of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) reads, “Effective educational leaders strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.” How do we take this important...

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Facebook Watch Is Company's New Plan For Online Video : The Two-Way : NPR

The new Watch platform is Facebook’s big to organize online video into marketable shows.

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8bitdo’s NES30 Arcade Stick is a big, beautiful fighter companion

If you’re looking for a little more arcade feel for your Nintendo Switch, look no further than 8Bitdo’s NES30 Arcade Stick. The Bluetooth controller accessory is compatible with a range of platforms besides the Switch, and it’s a well-made gadget with careful attention paid to how buttons...

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Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cut a path across the continental United States from Oregon to South Carolina. Because this is the first time in nearly a hundred years that a total solar eclipse will touch […]

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The 8 big unknowns with Disney’s streaming service plans

After going through several stages of grief for its traditional TV business—denial and bargaining among them—Disney has reached acceptance.
On Tuesday, the media giant announced an early 2018 launch for a standalone ESPN streaming service, along with another service for Disney content coming...

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A Physician Explores 'A Better Path' To The End Of Life : NPR

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This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. My guest is a critical care and palliative care physician who is among the health care professionals trying to find a more humane approach to helping people as they reach the ends of their lives. Dr. Jessica...

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Friends Coogan And Brydon Take Their Dueling Impressions On A 'Trip To Spain' : NPR

Rob Brydon (left) and Steve Coogan improvise exaggerated versions of themselves in The Trip to Spain.

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Eight Lessons Learned From Piloting the Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach

“Mrs. Lowerre’s class” by diane horvath is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
 For the last 18 months, the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the Department, has been working with Mathematica...

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Google Fires Engineer Who Criticized Diversity Efforts

The software engineer’s internal memo created controversy after it was leaked. The memo, called “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” criticized the company’s efforts to diversify its workforce.


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BlackPods brings your AirPods to the dark side

This is the story of a guy who found a niche and stuck with it. The guy is a programmer named Nick who was worried about Apple’s wireless AirPods. He thought they looked stupid.
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How to split a raw+JPEG photo file into its separate parts

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'Why Buddhism Is True' Explores Links Between Evolutionary Biology And Meditation : Shots

“There’s a kind of a bridge between cognitive therapy and Buddhist practice in evolutionary psychology,” says author Robert Wright.

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'Wonder Woman' Continues Hot Streak In Mediocre Summer For Hollywood : NPR

Wonder Woman continues to make progress at the box office in a summer dotted with hits and misses. While most movies stay in theaters for two weeks, Wonder Woman is still playing in more than 1,000 theaters after 10 weeks.





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An Invention Story : NPR

The MD Brush toothbrush forces users to hold it at the optimal angle relative to their gums.

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All the major cases where an LTE-enabled Apple Watch would be great

Apple is reportedly working on an Apple Watch that won’t have to be tethered to your phone for data, freeing that small fitness tracker on your wrist from the oppressive confines of having to carry around a now-critical piece of technology for operating in your daily life.
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To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee published her first novel in 1960, at the age of thirty-four. It won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction the following year. “To Kill a Mockingbird” tells two stories at once: one about attorney Atticus Finch’s defense of a […]

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Getting what you pay for: No, iPhones aren’t cheap

Shocking news from the world of capitalism as an area writer discovers that some things with the same basic features… can be priced differently.
Writing for CNet, Rick Broida waves “Goodbye, iPhone: My new $180 Android is good enough.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Tay Bass.)
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Al Gore; Randy Newman's 'Dark Mattter'; Ariel Levy On Loss : NPR

Former Vice President Al Gore shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work on climate change.

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Jeffrey Tambor Gets Quizzed On The Timber Industry : NPR

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Technology Gets Under The Skin

Last week, a Wisconsin company offered its employees the option to have a chip inserted into their bodies in an effort to help them navigate the workplace. Alva Noë asks: What’s the big deal?
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Your Android phone can become a real Game Boy with this gadget

A product that began life as an April Fools joke has graduated to a real thing you can order right now: Hyperkin’s SmartBoy is an accessory for Android smartphones with a USB-C connector, and brings Game Boy-style physical controls and actual Game Boy game cartridge compatibility to the...

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Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943) was an English author, illustrator, and conservationist best known for her children’s books featuring Peter Rabbit and other animal characters. The first draft of “The Story of Peter Rabbit” was based on a letter she […]

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Cable Matters 72W 4-Port USB Charger with USB-C Power Delivery review

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A Killing On A Native American Reservation Propels The Mystery-Thriller 'Wind River' : NPR

Law enforcement agents confront a grim scene on the frozen Wyoming landscape in Taylor Sheridan’s new film. Critic David Edelstein says that despite some clumsy plotting, Wind River hits home.





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Character Actor Robert Hardy Dies At 91

British actor Robert Hardy, best known for his work in the Harry Potter movies and the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, has died. He was 91.


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3 Ways to Get Out of Student Loan Default

If you didn’t make payments on your federal student loans and are now in default, don’t get discouraged. It may seem like an overwhelming situation, but you have multiple options for getting out of default. Remember, it’s in your best interest to act quickly to resolve the default,...

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Oh, Snap! Scientists Are Turning People's Food Photos Into Recipes : The Salt : NPR

You already know what all of your friends are eating, so you might as well know how to make it, too.

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Fitbit turns teens off exercising, study finds

Fitness tracker makers would have you believe that all that stands between you and the motivation to get up off your couch and get healthy is their shiny wearable device.
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Underground Railroad

The term “underground railroad” was first used around 1830 to describe the loosely organized system that helped thousands of black American slaves escape to the northern states and Canada. The most heavily traveled routes ran through Ohio, Indiana and western […]

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Features, Specifications, Pricing, and How They Work

Editors note: Updated on Aug. 2, 2017, with a quote from Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the AirPods availability.
The AirPods are here! After a couple months of delays, Apple is selling the $159 AirPods. But even though they’re for sale, the AirPods will be scarce for a while—the Apple online...

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3 Distinctive New Series Are Worth Checking Out This August : NPR

TV critic David Bianculli reviews Discovery’s mini-series, Manhunt: Unabomber; IFC’s sketch comedy series, Baroness von Sketch Show; and TBS’ comedy anthology series, Guest Book.





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Atomic Blonde : Monkey See : NPR

Charlize Theron plays Agent Lorraine Broughton in Atomic Blonde, the tagline of which is not — repeat, NOT — “It Gets Broughton!” because nobody thought to ask us.

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Join Education ‘Taking Learning Outside’ on the 2017 Green Strides Tour!

As my toddler son grows, I’ve become intrigued by the outdoor and forest preschool movement. In fact, so convinced have I become of the benefits of outdoor play and learning at his age that I’ve made a point to get Íñigo out every day of his first two years — swimming, hiking, running,...

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