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Queen reflects on 'sombre national mood' on official birthday
- June 18, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II has spoken regarding the recent Grenfell Tower fire in London, England . She added that "this was a bad tragedy ". The queen visited a shelter for victims earlier on Friday to speak with displaced residents. "What I am now absolutely focused on is ensuring we get that support on the ground", she said. "This year, however, it is hard to escape a very somber national mood ". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II has spoken regarding the recent Grenfell Tower fire in London, England . She added that "this was a bad tragedy ". The queen visited a shelter for victims earlier on Friday to speak with displaced residents. "What I am now absolutely focused on is ensuring we get that support on the ground", she said. "This year, however, it is hard to escape a very somber national mood ". (more...)
London fire: 58 missing, presumed dead
- June 18, 2017
Fire engulfs the 24-story Grenfell Tower in London in the early hours of June 14. "The prime minister is distraught about what has happened", said Green, who was appointed May's deputy in the wake of the general election. Before meeting with the survivors, May chaired a "cross-government" meeting at her office "to ensure everything possible is being done to support those affected" by the tragedy, a spokesman said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Fire engulfs the 24-story Grenfell Tower in London in the early hours of June 14. "The prime minister is distraught about what has happened", said Green, who was appointed May's deputy in the wake of the general election. Before meeting with the survivors, May chaired a "cross-government" meeting at her office "to ensure everything possible is being done to support those affected" by the tragedy, a spokesman said. (more...)
Tory-DUP deal announcement put on hold due to London blaze
- June 18, 2017
Labour would be wiped out, the Conservatives would be in power for the next 15 years and with a huge parliamentary majority and public mandate, Theresa May would enter the Brexit talks with a strong negotiating hand. The Liberal group leader, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, has listed a series of questions that remain open after last week's elections: Will the "hard Brexit" hypothesis be maintained? Barnier dismissed the suggestion of postponing the negotiations and said ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Labour would be wiped out, the Conservatives would be in power for the next 15 years and with a huge parliamentary majority and public mandate, Theresa May would enter the Brexit talks with a strong negotiating hand. The Liberal group leader, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, has listed a series of questions that remain open after last week's elections: Will the "hard Brexit" hypothesis be maintained? Barnier dismissed the suggestion of postponing the negotiations and said ... (more...)
CEO Tim Cook Confirms Autonomous Tech Plans
- June 18, 2017
The more likely scenario, at least initially, is that Apple either plans to license the technology or use it for a self-driving taxi service. However, Bloomberg reported previous year that the company had cut hundreds of jobs in its vehicle endeavors and had scaled back its ambitions. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The more likely scenario, at least initially, is that Apple either plans to license the technology or use it for a self-driving taxi service. However, Bloomberg reported previous year that the company had cut hundreds of jobs in its vehicle endeavors and had scaled back its ambitions. (more...)
Shot US congressman Scalise improving
- June 18, 2017
He died after officers in Scalise's security detail fired back at him. Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials declined to confirm media accounts that the list of names Hodgkinson carried was a "kill list"; they said the names were listed without any other comment. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He died after officers in Scalise's security detail fired back at him. Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials declined to confirm media accounts that the list of names Hodgkinson carried was a "kill list"; they said the names were listed without any other comment. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid? - CR7's club career in Opta numbers
- June 18, 2017
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola said yesterday. "He is motivated, just like me", said the 21-year-old Silva at a news conference in Kazan ahead of Portugal's opening Confederations Cup match against Mexico on Sunday. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola said yesterday. "He is motivated, just like me", said the 21-year-old Silva at a news conference in Kazan ahead of Portugal's opening Confederations Cup match against Mexico on Sunday. (more...)
Xbox One X will not generate profits for Microsoft
- June 18, 2017
One of those looks awesome and the other is the new Assassin's Creed game. Even at $499 Dollars, the company will sell the new console of Xbox One X at a loss. Throw in the UHD Blu-ray player, 4K streaming capabilities, HDR support, and Dolby Atmos, $499 is lower than anyone thought the console would be when it was announced. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
One of those looks awesome and the other is the new Assassin's Creed game. Even at $499 Dollars, the company will sell the new console of Xbox One X at a loss. Throw in the UHD Blu-ray player, 4K streaming capabilities, HDR support, and Dolby Atmos, $499 is lower than anyone thought the console would be when it was announced. (more...)
Deja-Vu as Microsoft Tries to Justify the $500 Xbox One X
- June 18, 2017
Xbox One X will debut November 7 worldwide for $ 499 Dollars, and according to Phil Spencer , the console is aimed at a specific audience. Plus, unlike Sony's machine, Microsoft's is able to play 4K ultra-HD Blu-ray discs. Not only that, but there will also be cross-play between the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch , and Steam for Rocket League . "This is the best version yet of the Xbox". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Xbox One X will debut November 7 worldwide for $ 499 Dollars, and according to Phil Spencer , the console is aimed at a specific audience. Plus, unlike Sony's machine, Microsoft's is able to play 4K ultra-HD Blu-ray discs. Not only that, but there will also be cross-play between the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch , and Steam for Rocket League . "This is the best version yet of the Xbox". (more...)
Facebook bug may have exposed moderators to extremists
- June 18, 2017
Over 1,000 workers at Facebook are reportedly affected; they are the people manning the moderation software of the platform to track down, evaluate, and remove contents pertaining to hate speech, lewd materials, and terrorist propaganda. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Over 1,000 workers at Facebook are reportedly affected; they are the people manning the moderation software of the platform to track down, evaluate, and remove contents pertaining to hate speech, lewd materials, and terrorist propaganda. (more...)
Trump again lashes out at Russian Federation probe, says he is being investigated
- June 18, 2017
Mueller was appointed under a rarely used regulation that gives him a broad mandate to investigate just about anything he feels is necessary, which could ultimately include Rosenstein's role in Comey's firing. As the investigation expands, that raises the possibility that Rosenstein may recuse himself from that role, since he wrote the memo justifying Comey's firing. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Mueller was appointed under a rarely used regulation that gives him a broad mandate to investigate just about anything he feels is necessary, which could ultimately include Rosenstein's role in Comey's firing. As the investigation expands, that raises the possibility that Rosenstein may recuse himself from that role, since he wrote the memo justifying Comey's firing. (more...)
Xbox One X won't turn a profit for Microsoft
- June 18, 2017
Facebook/xboxA promo image of the Xbox One X, previously called Project Scorpio, as a cover photo on the Microsoft game console's official Facebook page. We didn't get get any hint on how numerous original Xbox games would be coming to the program, but Spencer said to Giant Bomb after the show that "It won't be as big as Xbox 360, I'll tell people that". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Facebook/xboxA promo image of the Xbox One X, previously called Project Scorpio, as a cover photo on the Microsoft game console's official Facebook page. We didn't get get any hint on how numerous original Xbox games would be coming to the program, but Spencer said to Giant Bomb after the show that "It won't be as big as Xbox 360, I'll tell people that". (more...)
JB Holmes one shot off US Open lead heading into weekend
- June 18, 2017
Martin Kaymer , of Germany, hits a shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 16, 2017, at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. "Then clawed all the way back and actually picked up one more to the good by the time we were finished". "Guess what? We get to go home today because Daddy played poorly", Day said to his son, Dash, before walking over to sign autographs. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Martin Kaymer , of Germany, hits a shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 16, 2017, at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. "Then clawed all the way back and actually picked up one more to the good by the time we were finished". "Guess what? We get to go home today because Daddy played poorly", Day said to his son, Dash, before walking over to sign autographs. (more...)
Insomniac Games Suggests 'Spider-Man' Manhattan Map Will Be Huge
- June 18, 2017
The interactive Spider-Man toy is available now from Sphero's online store for $149.99. When I asked Intihar if Insomniac referenced previous Spider-Man titles when making this game, he responded with a resounding yes. A focus not just on his aerial assault skills but also his svelte boots on the ground movements that transition to more vertical spaces as he advances on foes. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The interactive Spider-Man toy is available now from Sphero's online store for $149.99. When I asked Intihar if Insomniac referenced previous Spider-Man titles when making this game, he responded with a resounding yes. A focus not just on his aerial assault skills but also his svelte boots on the ground movements that transition to more vertical spaces as he advances on foes. (more...)
Microsoft won't be making any money on the Xbox One X
- June 18, 2017
Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft won't be making any money on the Xbox One X hardware. Xbox One X won't be out until November this year. "If you just look at the specs of what this box is, it's in a different league than any other console that's out there". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft won't be making any money on the Xbox One X hardware. Xbox One X won't be out until November this year. "If you just look at the specs of what this box is, it's in a different league than any other console that's out there". (more...)
Cosby judge declares mistrial as jury deadlocks again
- June 18, 2017
Read the original report below . The jury had told Judge O'Neill that were deadlocked on Thursday but he urged them to try and reach a verdict. His lawyers said they were in a romantic relationship and what happened was consensual. Bill Cosby walks from the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pa ., Friday, June 16, 2017. " Bill Cosby has already been exposed as a predator who hid behind his jovial mask for more than 50 years and no jury verdict ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Read the original report below . The jury had told Judge O'Neill that were deadlocked on Thursday but he urged them to try and reach a verdict. His lawyers said they were in a romantic relationship and what happened was consensual. Bill Cosby walks from the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pa ., Friday, June 16, 2017. " Bill Cosby has already been exposed as a predator who hid behind his jovial mask for more than 50 years and no jury verdict ... (more...)
Super Mario Odyssey Co-Op Mode Demoed In New Footage
- June 17, 2017
Mario is still able to jump, however, using the bottom face button, and he's also still able to throw Cappy if he needs to, even if another player is in control of the cap. Still, here's one more post about that game, because it's too cool not to share with you. Unlike previous exploration-based 3D Mario games - the last of which was 2010's Super Mario Galaxy 2 - you're not kicked back out to a hub world once you've solved a puzzle or completed an objective. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Mario is still able to jump, however, using the bottom face button, and he's also still able to throw Cappy if he needs to, even if another player is in control of the cap. Still, here's one more post about that game, because it's too cool not to share with you. Unlike previous exploration-based 3D Mario games - the last of which was 2010's Super Mario Galaxy 2 - you're not kicked back out to a hub world once you've solved a puzzle or completed an objective. (more...)
Apple's Latest iOS Update says goodbye to iPhone 5 and 5C
- June 17, 2017
The feature can be disabled via the application system but, otherwise, drivers won't be able to get to their home screen and open any applications. But Apple has added some new features to its new top-of-the-line slates, including the ability to drag and drop between apps, and split the screen so that multi-taskers can run more than one app at a time. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The feature can be disabled via the application system but, otherwise, drivers won't be able to get to their home screen and open any applications. But Apple has added some new features to its new top-of-the-line slates, including the ability to drag and drop between apps, and split the screen so that multi-taskers can run more than one app at a time. (more...)
Is Apple's HomePod Just A Glorified $350 Smart Speaker?
- June 17, 2017
From there, the device will scan its environment, analyzing the acoustics so it could adjust the sound output based on where the speaker is, steering the music in the optimal direction. If Apple manages to beat the latter two in terms of sound quality and match Amazon and Google in terms of voice integration, the price could be justified for Apple device users. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
From there, the device will scan its environment, analyzing the acoustics so it could adjust the sound output based on where the speaker is, steering the music in the optimal direction. If Apple manages to beat the latter two in terms of sound quality and match Amazon and Google in terms of voice integration, the price could be justified for Apple device users. (more...)
E3 2017: Microsoft isn't making a profit on the Xbox One X
- June 17, 2017
In a recent interview with Business Insider , Spencer confirmed with a simple "no" that the company will not be making a profit off of initial hardware sales (the cost of components inevitably comes down and eventually they will, but for now at least, there's no profit). (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In a recent interview with Business Insider , Spencer confirmed with a simple "no" that the company will not be making a profit off of initial hardware sales (the cost of components inevitably comes down and eventually they will, but for now at least, there's no profit). (more...)
Cross-play games on Switch will not feature PlayStation
- June 17, 2017
This is a cheesy line, but I'll just say, trust that this is important to us as a platform. With news that cross-platform play will soon come to Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, many have wondered how Mojang would be able to unify all players. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
This is a cheesy line, but I'll just say, trust that this is important to us as a platform. With news that cross-platform play will soon come to Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, many have wondered how Mojang would be able to unify all players. (more...)
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