Webpagedigest 05/29/2016

05/29/2016

South China Sea fears grow before tribunal rules on disputed islands | World news | The Guardian

'Fears are growing that there will be a sharp rise in tensions in the South China Sea in the next few weeks after an international tribunal delivers a ruling on disputed islands and reefs that Beijing has said it will reject.'
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/29/south-china-sea-fears-grow-before-tribunal-ruling-disputed-islands

or

http://tinyurl.com/z9d4mu3

The Story Behind the E.P.A’s Contaminated Water Revelation - NYTimes.com

'Anyone who wants to understand how seriously the United States government considers its duty to protect the health of its citizens need only review the history of the correspondence between Bilott and the agency. It is a one-sided correspondence.'
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/27/magazine/the-story-behind-the-epas-contaminated-water-revelation.html?_r=0&referer=http://popurls.com/?d=t

or

http://tinyurl.com/jny84qz

If you're looking for a chill summer, you better get off of the coasts | The Verge

'The US government's forecast for summer 2016 was released this week, and it's not pretty. Most of the continental United States has a good chance of a scorcher this year. In fact, the only part of the country that's likely to escape it is the heart of the Great Plains.'
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/28/11783794/summer-2016-forecast-noaa-above-average-temperatures

Trump: Immigrants treated better than vets
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-rolling-thunder-rally-veterans-000000093.html

Rookie Alexander Rossi wins the Indy 500 - LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-indy-500-live-updates-20160529-snap-story.html

Hardly a dog's life for Obama's Bo, Sunny
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hardly-dogs-life-obamas-pets-bo-sunny-120557747.html

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8 Wild Ideas That Debuted at the Indy 500, From Seat Belts to Mirrors | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/2016/05/8-wild-ideas-debuted-indy-500-seat-belts-mirrors/

When the River Rises: The Wimberley Floods of 2015 Texas Monthly – Featured

'In Texas’s Flash Flood Alley, it takes only a few hours to cause lifelong devastation. - See more at: http://features.texasmonthly.com/editorial/wimberley-floods-memorial-day-weekend-2015/#sthash.Bz8ihPG8.dpuf

Meet the world's most influential dogs!
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/meet-the-worlds-most-infl_b_10179422.html

Webpagedigest 05/28/2016

05/28/2016

Hurricane season could be biggest in years
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2016-hurricane-season-forecast-names-000000004.html

How shelter dogs are helping U.S. veterans battle PTSD

https://www.yahoo.com/katiecouric/how-shelter-dogs-are-helping-us-veterans-battle-131135008.html

Webpagedigest 05/27/2016

05/27/2016

South Korea fires warning shots after boats from North cross sea border, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-fires-warning-shots-after-boats-from-north-cross-sea-border

or

http://tinyurl.com/htmv8pv

Consumer Reports’ Mosquito Repellent Rankings Are Now Available for Free

'Now, to help people who need to fend off Zika, they’ve released the rest for free.!
http://vitals.lifehacker.com/consumer-reports-mosquito-repellent-rankings-are-now-a-1779140735

Zika Fears Prompt 150 Public Health Experts to Call for Olympics to Be Moved From Rio - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/zika-fears-prompt-125-public-health-experts-call-150303918--abc-news-health.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/j7wwu56

Why cheap gas is here to stay 
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/why-oil-will-stay-lower-for-longer-180644385.html

Scripps National Spelling Bee crowns Nihar Janga, Jairam Hathwar co-champions
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/15756953/scripps-national-spelling-bee-crowns-nihar-janga-jairam-hathwar-co-champions

or

http://tinyurl.com/hw26v92

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The secret life of Kim Jong Un’s aunt, who has lived in the U.S. since 1998 - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/the-secret-life-of-kim-jong-uns-aunt-who-has-lived-in-the-us-since-1998/2016/05/26/522e4ec8-12d7-11e6-a9b5-bf703a5a7191_story.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/j723ze4

Webpagedigest 05/26/2016

05/26/2016

China to send nuclear-armed submarines into Pacific amid tensions with US | World news | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/26/china-send-nuclear-armed-submarines-into-pacific-us

8 Iranian missile launches since nuke deal signed, expert tells US Congress | The Times of Israel
http://www.timesofisrael.com/8-iranian-missile-launches-since-nuke-deal-signed-expert-tells-us-congress/

The superbug that doctors have been dreading just reached the U.S. - The Washington Post

'For the first time, researchers have found a person in the United States carrying bacteria resistant to antibiotics of last resort, an alarming development that the top U.S. public health official says could mean "the end of the road" for antibiotics.'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/05/26/the-superbug-that-doctors-have-been-dreading-just-reached-the-u-s/

or

http://tinyurl.com/hd85dnk 

Animal rights groups continue to blast poultry industry
'For the fourth time in less than a year, an anti-animal cruelty group has infiltrated a facility connected to mega-meat supplier Tyson Foods and secretly filmed graphic video showing what they contend is inhumane treatment of chickens grown by America's biggest poultry producer.'

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/05/24/animal-rights-groups-continue-blast-poultry-industry/84871600/

or

http://tinyurl.com/hksbhhl

Kay Jewelers accused of swapping diamonds with fakes | WREG.com
http://wreg.com/2016/05/26/kay-jewelers-accused-of-swapping-diamonds-with-fakes/

Marine Surprises His Mom at School After 2 Years Apart - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/marine-surprises-mom-school-2-years-apart-175117872--abc-news-house-and-home.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/gwmqmjq

Webpagedigest 05/25/2016

05/25/2016

US nuclear force 'still uses floppy disks' - BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36385839

Here's who buys the most weapons from the U.S. - CNNPolitics.com

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/24/politics/us-arms-sales-worldwide/index.html

Are employers required to grant Muslim employees prayer breaks?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/employers-required-grant-muslim-employees-prayer-breaks-201836634.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/hmxkryc

Casey Anthony's lawyer admits she killed daughter Caylee, investigator says | Fox News

'More than five years after a jury in Florida cleared Casey Anthony in the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee, a private investigator claimed the mom's attorney admitted she killed the girl and hid her body.'
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/05/25/casey-anthonys-lawyer-admits-killed-daughter-caylee-investigator-says.html?intcmp=hpbt4

or

http://tinyurl.com/hku5zho

Walmart ending in-store price-matching :: WRAL.com
http://www.wral.com/walmart-ending-in-store-price-matching/15724475/

Famous WWE Wrestlers That Have Allgedly Committed Murder
http://prowrestling.about.com/od/thewrestlers/ss/Famous-WWE-Wrestlers-That-Have-Murdered.htm?utm_content=20150905&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_campaign=todaysl&utm_term=About%20Today%20Channel%20Newsletter

or

http://tinyurl.com/h6z3c38

Indian teen mum gives birth to heaviest baby girl in history

http://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/baby/80404462/indian-teem-mum-gives-birth-to-heaviest-baby-girl-in-history?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link

or

http://tinyurl.com/zagc3v9

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I support my local gender neutral bathroom.

(Humor/pic)
http://m.imgur.com/GcCqPSg

Webpagedigest 05/24/2016

05/24/2016

Don’t start a fire in Asia, China warns Obama after Vietnam arms deal
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/don%e2%80%99t-start-a-fire-in-asia-china-warns-obama-after-vietnam-arms-deal/ar-BBtoZsn

or

http://tinyurl.com/jkvhxa2

Khamenei: US 'can't do a damn thing' about our missile program | The Times of Israel
http://www.timesofisrael.com/khamanei-us-cant-do-a-damn-thing-about-missile-program/

'Biodegradable' Plastics Are A Big Fat Lie

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/un-biodegradable-plastics_us_57435cb2e4b045cc9a71afa5?

or

http://tinyurl.com/zcgcsb2

AT&T Begins Capping Broadband Users Today | DSLReports, ISP Information

https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Begins-Capping-Broadband-Users-Today-137031

Apple Opening Siri to Developers, May Copy Amazon Echo
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/apple-opening-siri-to-developers-may-copy-amazon-echo/ar-BBtqUqX

or

http://tinyurl.com/zj623wj

And ‘The Voice’ Season 10 Winner Is…
https://www.yahoo.com/music/and-the-voice-season-10-winner-is-ap-030146729.html

Webpagedigest 05/23/2016

05/23/2016

Top TSA official removed from his position in wake of scrutiny - CNNPolitics.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/23/politics/kelly-hoggan-tsa-resigns/index.html

How safe are U.S. airports? (Opinion) - CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/20/opinions/airport-security-price/index.html

Vietnam Arms Embargo to Be Fully Lifted, Obama Says in Hanoi - NYTimes.com
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/24/world/asia/vietnam-us-arms-embargo-obama.html?referer=

Why is the U.S. arming Vietnam? - CNNPolitics.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/23/politics/vietnam-arms-embargo-china/index.html

ATM Skimming Malware Is Getting Scarier

'Skimer is essentially malware that gives hackers full access to an ATM without needing to install any physical hardware, like a card skimmer.'
http://gizmodo.com/malware-for-virtual-skimming-is-getting-scarier-1778067986

College enrollment is dropping. Bad sign? May 20
http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/20/news/economy/college-enrollment-down/index.html

Study shows Fitbit trackers ‘highly inaccurate’
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/23/study-shows-fitbit-trackers-highly-inaccurate.html?utm_content=buffer27d4f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

or 

http://tinyurl.com/hcjkwkb

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How to Get Your Ass Kicked Gracefully

'Every fight has a winner and a loser, and unless you spend some serious time training, there’s a good chance you’ll be the loser at least once. Hopefully, it’ll never happen, but if it does, these techniques will help you roll with the punches and walk away with only a few scrapes and bruises.'
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-your-ass-kicked-gracefully-1778164759

Webpagedigest 05/22/2016

05/22/2016

Iranian commander: We can destroy Israel 'in under 8 minutes' | The Times of Israel
http://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-commander-we-can-destroy-israel-in-under-8-minutes/

In Case You Forgot, Canada’s Massive Fort McMurray Fire Is Still Burning | WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2016/05/case-forgot-canadas-massive-northern-fire-still-burning/

Christian school in Kansas threatens to expel students if they have a gay family member | Americas | News | The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/christian-school-in-kansas-threatens-to-expel-students-if-they-have-a-gay-family-member-a7040371.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/zeszuk3

Exaggerator Wins Preakness To End Nyquist's Triple Crown Run
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/exaggerator-preakness-nyquist_us_5740e813e4b0613b512a81e7

or

http://tinyurl.com/j82h8kp

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Andy Kaufman Was One Truly Wild and Truly Crazy Man - The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/05/15/andy-kaufman-was-one-truly-wild-and-truly-crazy-man.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/jal558v

Webpagedigest 05/21/2016

05/21/2016

Low-salt diets may not be beneficial for all, study suggests: Salt reduction only important in some people with high blood pressure -- ScienceDaily

'A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death compared to average salt consumption.'
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160521071410.htm

The world's largest cruise ship and its supersized pollution problem | Environment | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/21/the-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-and-its-supersized-pollution-problem

or

http://tinyurl.com/j6qn8c5

Webpagedigest 05/20/2015

05/20/2016

Virus From Brazil Found In Africa For The First Time

“The findings are of concern because it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa,”
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/zika-virus-from-brazil-found-in-africa-for-the-first-time_us_573f2955e4b0613b512a0839

or

http://tinyurl.com/z9nsllb

Zika cases in U.S. increase dramatically
https://www.yahoo.com/news/number-zika-cases-u-increases-000000591.html

Pensions may be cut to 'virtually nothing' for 407,000 people May 20

'One of the biggest private pension funds in the country is almost out of money, and fresh out of options.'
http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/20/retirement/central-states-pension-fund/

Here’s where the most retirees are moving — and why - MarketWatch
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-where-the-most-retirees-are-moving-and-why-2016-05-20

Use student loans to go on spring break?

'About one in five American students graduating this year who carry debt said they used student loans to pay for expenses like vacations, dining out, and entertainment...'
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/student-loans-spring-break-110811668.html

Cher is 70! Here Are Her Most Iconic Beauty Looks
https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/cher-70-her-most-iconic-155457135.html?noRedirect=1

'Mister Ed' star Alan Young dies at 96
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/alan-young-two-legged-star-of-mister-ed-dies-221026890.html

Webpagedigest 05/19/2016

05/19/2016

Global life expectancy increases to 71.4 years | World news | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/19/global-life-expectancy-increases-by-five-years-to-71-who

Public Pools, Hot Tubs Rife With Health and Safety Violations, CDC Finds - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/public-pools-hot-tubs-rife-health-safety-violations-190311249--abc-news-wellness.html

New poll finds 9 in 10 Native Americans aren’t offended by Redskins name - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-poll-finds-9-in-10-native-americans-arent-offended-by-redskins-name/2016/05/18/3ea11cfa-161a-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/z4arjz3

'60 Minutes' legend Morley Safer dies
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/morley-safer-stalwart-60-minutes-dies-84-161029509.html

Webpagedigest 05/17&18/2016

05/17&28/2016

Antibiotics will soon stop working and cause major health treatments to be unsafe, major report warns | Health News | Lifestyle | The Independent

'Urgent action is needed to control the use of antibiotics before they cease to work, leaving a number of major conditions untreatable and causing “terrible human and economic cost”, a major study has warned.'

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/antibiotics-will-soon-stop-working-and-make-chemotherapy-too-dangerous-to-be-performed-major-report-a7036776.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/z5f7twp

U.S. House Drops Military Draft Requirement For Women
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/military-draft-women_us_573b843ae4b0aee7b8e82ea3

or

http://tinyurl.com/jskwmll

CIA 'mistakenly' destroys copy of 6,700-page US torture report | Americas | News | The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cia-mistakenly-destroys-copy-of-6700-page-us-torture-report-feinstein-a7034096.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/jka4gn7

Milestone in solar cell efficiency by UNSW engineers | UNSW Newsroom

'A new solar cell configuration developed by engineers at the University of New South Wales has pushed sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5% – establishing a new world record for unfocused sunlight and nudging closer to the theoretical limits for such a device.'
http://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/milestone-solar-cell-efficiency-unsw-engineers

Police: Man killed wife because he couldn't afford medications - CNN.com

'Hager said he had contemplated killing his wife for several days because she had been in pain, the affidavit stated.'
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/17/us/florida-man-arrested-wifes-death-medications/index.html

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Keep Home Thieves Away With a Security Expert’s 6 Tips - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/keep-home-thieves-away-security-experts-6-tips-110504293--abc-news-house-and-home.html

Knocki turns any surface into a remote | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/18/11682632/knocki-kickstarter-launch-internet-of-things-clapper

or

http://tinyurl.com/je7ytvu

This Is How You Move a 390-Pound Gorilla Across the Country | WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2016/05/move-390-pound-gorilla-across-country/

Webpagedigest 05/16/2016

05/16/2016

New trend in fast food may force staff cuts

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/fast-food-workers-becoming-obsolete-182914617.html

Wendy's is replacing its lowest-paid workers with robots
http://www.techinsider.io/wendys-workers-will-lose-jobs-to-robots-2016-5

$1m Aurora Prize awarded to woman who saved 30,000 lives Burundi - CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/16/africa/barankitse-aurora-prize-award/

Solar prices set to fall 33% – Santa Monica says for every home and office, a solar power plant | Electrek

'The energy savings will more than offset mortgage pricing increases – lowering ownership costs from day one.'
http://electrek.co/2016/05/15/solar-prices-set-to-fall-33-santa-monica-says-for-every-home-and-office-a-solar-power-plant/

or

http://tinyurl.com/jfnzjv6

Webpagedigest 05/15/2016

05/15/2016

Iran's Holocaust-mocking cartoon contest enrages Israel - CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-holocaust-mocking-cartoon-contest-enrages-israel/


TSA: Some fliers should get to airport three hours before flight - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports
http://www.wkow.com/story/31976539/2016/05/15/tsa-some-flyers-should-get-to-airport-three-hours-before-flight

or

http://tinyurl.com/habugmp


World’s largest cruise ship sets sail

https://www.yahoo.com/news/massive-crowd-sees-off-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-141740233.html

Webpagedigest 05/14/2016

05/14/2016

Russia Will Act To Neutralize U.S. Missile Shield Threat: Putin
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/russia-neutralize-us-missile-shield_us_57362cdbe4b077d4d6f3176e

or 

http://tinyurl.com/hmdj8kx

The FBI Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Wiretapping Your Amazon Echo
http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-fbi-can-neither-confirm-nor-deny-wiretapping-your-a-1776092971

Government Surveillance Program In The Bay Area Exposed « CBS San Francisco

'Imagine standing at a bus stop, talking to your friend and having your conversation recorded without you knowing.  It happens all the time, and the FBI doesn’t even need a warrant to do it.'
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/05/13/hidden-microphones-exposed-as-part-of-government-surveillance-program-in-the-bay-area/

or

http://tinyurl.com/zx7ma82

FBI bugged public spaces for years hoping to overhear a few illegal things | Fusion
http://fusion.net/story/302155/fbi-audio-surveillance-california-courthouses/?utm_source=fusiondaily&bt_ts=35087&utm_campaign=05132016&bt_app_member_id=cc9a9d181d45e2b652bef35b19016c0a&utm_medium=email

or

http://tinyurl.com/hm6l7ce

Nation’s Beekeepers Lost 44 Percent of Bees in 2015-16 | Bee Informed Partnership
https://beeinformed.org/2016/05/10/nations-beekeepers-lost-44-percent-of-bees-in-2015-16/

U.S. Bee Colonies Continue to Decline as Pests, Chemicals Blamed - Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-13/u-s-bee-colonies-continue-to-decline-as-pests-chemicals-blamed

or 

http://tinyurl.com/hy8ba6e

Breakfast Backtrack: Maybe Skipping The Morning Meal Isn't So Bad : The Salt : NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/05/13/477794736/breakfast-blowback-maybe-skipping-the-morning-meal-isnt-so-bad

or

http://tinyurl.com/jmv37po

Webpagedigest 05/13/2016

05/13/2016

Historic change of command in U.S. military
https://www.yahoo.com/news/air-force-general-1st-woman-top-tier-us-050811627.html

The 20 most affordable U.S. cities
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/20-best-affordable-places-live-194420046.html

Social Security isn't broke: Sorting myths from truths
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2016/05/13/social-security-myths-truths-broke/83894964/

or

http://tinyurl.com/jezqhkh

FDA: Sweetener found in sugarless gum can kill dogs | syracuse.com
http://www.syracuse.com/health/index.ssf/2016/05/fda_says_sweetener_found_in_sugarless_gum_can_kill_dogs.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/jlhn4on

Susannah Mushatt Jones, last US woman born in 19th Century, dies - BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36285083

Webpagedigest 05/12/2016

05/12/2016

The FBI Is Keeping 80,000 Secret Files on the Saudis The and 9/11 - The Daily Beast

'A former Republican member of the 9/11 Commission alleged Thursday that there was “clear evidence” of support for the hijackers from Saudi officials.'
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/05/12/the-fbi-is-keeping-80-000-secret-files-on-the-saudis-and-9-11.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/z3rssp2

Saudi officials were 'supporting' 9/11 hijackers, commission member says | US news | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/12/911-commission-saudi-arabia-hijackers

Drugs for BP, cancer among 54 to see up to 55% price cut - Times of India

(India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Drugs-for-BP-cancer-among-54-to-see-up-to-55-price-cut/articleshow/52230043.cms?mobile=no

or 

http://tinyurl.com/zo7swnv

U.S. To Switch On $800 Million Missile Shield Over Europe
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us-missile-shield-romania_us_5734344ae4b060aa781967e4

or

http://tinyurl.com/guj6esz

EXCLUSIVE-U.S. plans new wave of immigrant deportation raids-sources
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/exclusive-us-plans-new-wave-of-immigrant-deportation-raids-sources/ar-BBsYEbi

or

http://tinyurl.com/hk7tgfr

Massive frozen produce recall underway, seven hospitalized
http://www.whsv.com/content/news/Massive-frozen-vegetable-and-fruit-recall-underway-seven-hospitalized-378457721.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WHSV_-_TV_3

or

http://tinyurl.com/jve6glo

And the city with the worst traffic in the U.S. is...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/03/22/worst-cities-traffic-united-states-tom-tom-traffic-index/82108390/

or

http://tinyurl.com/hpueg34

Webpagedigest 05/11/2016

05/11/2016

NASA Discovers A Slew Of New Planets

'NASA astronomers have identified 1,284 previously undetected planets, including nine that may be habitable...'
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/nasa-new-planets_us_57327f2ae4b0bc9cb0488d59?

or

http://tinyurl.com/j693t6r

CDC labs repeatedly violated bioterror pathogen safety guidelines | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/10/11654624/cdc-labs-repeatedly-violated-bioterror-pathogen-safety-guidelines

or

http://tinyurl.com/htazx8h

The Hyperloop is about to have its first public test, and the stakes couldn't be higher | The Verge

'If it works, the Hyperloop could vastly simplify intercity travel and freight, reduce congestion and pollution, and potentially revolutionize transportation worldwide.'
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/10/11653374/hyperloop-one-technologies-propulsion-test-las-vegas-aecom

or

http://tinyurl.com/jyx9tho

Rio Olympics could spark 'full blown global health disaster', say Harvard scientists | Health News | Lifestyle | The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/rio-olympics-2016-zika-virus-global-health-disaster-a7024146.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/zccjz8c

Brazilian soccer star urges tourists to skip Rio Olympics | Fox News

'Brazil soccer great Rivaldo is telling tourists to stay away from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the danger of endemic violence.'
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2016/05/11/brazilian-soccer-star-urges-tourists-to-skip-rio-olympics.html

Denied Breaks, U.S. Poultry Workers Wear Diapers on the Job - Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-11/poultry-workers-in-diapers-as-bathroom-breaks-denied-oxfam-says

or

http://tinyurl.com/h4rvlfg

Morley Safer retiring after 46 years
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/morley-safer-retire-60-minutes-46-years-203416441.html 

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Two thieves trying to break a window 

(Humor/gif)
http://i.imgur.com/Wpr6XtQ.gifv

 

Webpagedigest 05/10/2016

05/10/2016

U.S. Sails Warship Near Chinese-Claimed Reef In South China Sea
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/south-china-sea-dispute_us_57318060e4b016f37896dc3a?

or

http://tinyurl.com/hj2xn33

Barack Obama to visit Hiroshima - first US president to do so since 1945 nuclear attack | Americas | News | The Independent

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/barack-obama-to-visit-hiroshima-first-us-president-to-do-so-since-1945-nuclear-attack-a7022361.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/z5wxmca

$3.3 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure Over Next Decade, Says Society of Civil Engineers | Transport Topics Online | Trucking, Freight Transportation and Logistics News

“If we want our economy to thrive then we need to invest in its backbone. Instead we’ve allowed it to live on borrowed time and are paying the price of its inefficiencies every day...'

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=41914&t=%2433-Trillion-Needed-for-Infrastructure-Over-Next-Decade-Says-Society-of-Civil-Engineers

or 

http://tinyurl.com/hw8wsth

World’s Police Departments Step Up To Dance Challenge
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/dance-off-police-worldwide_us_572dbf99e4b096e9f0919ff2

or

http://tinyurl.com/jjmrbcl

Vince McMahon Confirmed The Imminent Return Of Four Major WWE Superstars
https://www.yahoo.com/news/vince-mcmahon-confirmed-imminent-return-191543152.html

 Andre the Giant movie in the works

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/andre-giant-biopic-works-exclusive-191140530.html

Webpagedigest 05/09/2016

05/09/2016

Trudeau turns down Russian, U.S., Mexican offers to help battle Fort McMurray wildfire | Globalnews.ca
http://globalnews.ca/news/2689492/trudeau-turns-down-russian-u-s-mexican-offers-to-help-battle-fort-mcmurray-wildfire/?sf25936596=1

or

http://tinyurl.com/z2crv7s

President Obama signs bill declaring the bison the national mammal | ABC10.com

http://www.abc10.com/mb/news/nation-now/president-obama-signs-bill-declaring-the-bison-the-national-mammal/182937260

or

http://tinyurl.com/h69dezg

A Texas town is building a $62.8 million high school football stadium | FOX Sports

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mckinney-texas-high-school-football-new-stadium-bond-050916

Magic Mushrooms Are Legal in New Mexico: How 'Bout That? | Inverse
https://www.inverse.com/article/7772-magic-mushrooms-are-legal-in-new-mexico-how-bout-that

Actor who played Patty Duke's father dies

'Actor William Schallert, who played Patty Duke’s father — and uncle — in her ‘60s sitcom and led a long, contentious strike for actors, has died. He was 93.'
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/william-schallert-actor-union-activist-died-93-172307198.html

Webpagedigest 05/08/2016

05/08/2016

Court Orders Man to Forfeit Nearly $20,000, Despite No Criminal Charges and Prosecutors’ Attempt to Dismiss Case - Institute for Justice

http://ij.org/court-orders-man-forfeit-nearly-20000-despite-no-criminal-charges-prosecutors-attempt-dismiss-case/

or

http://tinyurl.com/h2lt9vg

Fort McMurray water technicians stayed behind to save vital service - Edmonton - CBC News

'In a disaster, you find heroes in the most unlikely places.'

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-water-1.3570329

Alberta wildfires - The Boston Globe
(Pics)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/bigpicture/2016/05/05/alberta-wildfires/kjQMj92fUxels6denPAoBO/story.html

or 

http://tinyurl.com/hrawofx

One winning ticket sold for $429 million Powerball jackpot - CBS News

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/winning-numbers-drawn-in-400-million-powerball-jackpot/

Sharon, Ozzy Osbourne split after 33 years

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/sharon-ozzy-osbourne-ending-33-051600304.html

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05/07/2016

U.S. forces now on the ground supporting combat operations in Yemen, Pentagon says - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2016/05/06/u-s-forces-now-on-the-ground-supporting-combat-operations-in-yemen-pentagon-says/?hpid=hp_hp-more-top-stories_usyemen-1022pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

or

http://tinyurl.com/jdhvgo5

Nyquist provides a perfect ending to 142nd Kentucky Derby - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nyquist-provides-a-perfect-ending-to-142nd-kentucky-derby/2016/05/07/8a221c8e-13e9-11e6-8967-7ac733c56f12_story.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/jrby4t2

Strange giant sphere in Bosnia sparks debate | Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/04/15/strange-giant-sphere-in-bosnia-sparks-debate.html?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_992541

or

http://tinyurl.com/jzygeh8

Webpagedigest 05/06/2016

05/06/2016

Two-Thirds of U.S. Gas Supply Now Comes From Fracking - Bloomberg

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-06/two-thirds-of-u-s-gas-supply-now-comes-from-fracking-chart

or

http://tinyurl.com/zasuj6e

Fort McMurray wildfire could double in size - CNN.com

'The monster fire -- which is the size of Hong Kong and is almost 25% bigger than New York City -- has displaced about 88,000 people and wiped out 1,600 structures.'

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/06/americas/fort-mcmurray-fire-canada/

Seniors face more foreclosures as reverse mortgages bite back  | News | eagletribune.com

'That’s because of what consumer advocates say is a poorly-understood loan feature that allows foreclosures when borrowers fall behind on real estate taxes or house-insurance premiums.'
http://www.eagletribune.com/news/seniors-face-more-foreclosures-as-reverse-mortgages-bite-back/article_24f23bd8-3c2e-574f-bdea-ba1799310cb5.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/h5r4b8l

No Prison For Detroit-Area Woman Who Stole Almost $280K « CBS Detroit
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/05/02/no-prison-for-detroit-area-woman-who-stole-almost-280k/#.VyyNu5IHMnI.reddit

or

http://tinyurl.com/zusqgjk

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15 Thoughtful Poems and Quotes for Mother's Day (16 photos)
https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/15-thoughtful-poems-quotes-mothers-191153027.html

Webpagedigest 05/05/2016

05/05/2016

Earthquake expert warns San Andreas Fault is 'locked, loaded and ready to roll' | smh.com.au
http://m.smh.com.au/environment/earthquake-expert-warns-san-andreas-fault-is-locked-loaded-and-ready-to-roll-20160505-gomybt.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/zbtapdj

EPA Finds Atrazine Likely Harming Most Species of Plants, Animals in U.S.
'The second-most widely used pesticide in the United States, already banned in Europe, was found to cause reproductive harm to mammals and birds...'

'The assessment was posted on the EPA’s website on Friday but has since been removed.'

http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2016/atrazine-05-03-2016.html

'We need fundamental changes': US doctors call for universal healthcare | US news | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/05/us-doctors-calling-universal-healthcare-system-affordable-care-act

or

http://tinyurl.com/jdqrcgc

Tattoo Removal Program Offers Inmates a Clean Slate
http://shq.lasdnews.net/pages/PageDetail.aspx?id=1432

Handless 7-Year-Old Wins National Handwriting Competition - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/handless-7-old-wins-national-writing-competition-214945590--abc-news-topstories.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/ho93fcd

Webpagedigest 05/04/2016

05/04/2016

Rise of the robots is sparking an investment boom ​ - FT.com
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/5a352264-0e26-11e6-ad80-67655613c2d6.html#axzz47h7xBBmJ

or

http://tinyurl.com/gmcmks5

It’s Official: Japan Now has More Electric Car Charging Spots than Gas Stations* | Transport Evolved
https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/17/official-japan-now-electric-car-charging-spots-gas-stations/

Over 272 million email accounts stolen from Gmail, Microsoft, Yahoo and more
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/over-272-million-email-accounts-stolen-gmail-microsoft-161020981.html

Diamond the Size of a Tennis Ball Could Fetch $70 Million
https://www.yahoo.com/news/diamond-size-tennis-ball-could-fetch-70-million-091519591.html

Powerball jackpot jumps to $415 million
https://www.yahoo.com/news/powerball-jackpot-reaches-348-million-125058442.html

Basset Hounds Wouldn't Leave Dying Infant's Side - Yahoo
https://gma.yahoo.com/basset-hounds-wouldnt-leave-dying-infants-side-154904685--abc-news-pets.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/j968o6l

Chinese boy born with 31 fingers and toes - CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/04/health/chinese-boy-31-fingers-toes-irpt/index.html