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Restrict Twice-As-Deadly SUVs In U.K. Cities, Urge Transport Data Scientists
Use of SUVs in cities should be discouraged say safety advocates as new stats crunch show larger-engined cars are twice as deadly to U.K. pedestrians and cyclists as smaller-engined cars. ...
(August 15 20:37) Forbes.com Business
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NTU investigating video of students performing obscene cheer during freshman orientation camp
This shouldn't be happening.
(August 15 20:36) Mothership.sg
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‘Huddled Masses’ in Statue of Liberty Poem Are European, Trump Official Says
“Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet,” said Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, a top Trump administration immigration official. His remarks set off ...
(August 15 20:33) Nytimes.com
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Bury have fifth straight game suspended by EFL
Bury's game against Rotherham on Tuesday is suspended by the EFL, their fifth successive game to be called off.
(August 15 20:31) BBC.com
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31 teachers across the US reveal their exact salary, and how much of it goes to paying for school supplies like chalk and pencils
Many teachers say they're paying for basic supplies out of their own pocket, with expenses as high as $1,000 in some places.
(August 15 20:30) Businessinsider.sg
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This is the ultimate desk charging station
Image: ZeroLemon
There’s a new champion in town — if the town you’re in is full of ways to charge laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The new ZeroLemon ...
(August 15 20:30) The Verge
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Morgan Phillips buys Plymouth Drake's Island and vows to restore historic fort and build £10m hotel
Former Royal Navy engineer turned property developer Morgan Phillips (pictured) has purchased Drake's Island in Plymouth and plans to restore the historic fort and build £10m hotel and spa.
(August 15 20:30) Dailymail.co.uk
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Samsung NEXT and HYPR say passwords should be a thing of the past
Cybersecurity startup Hypr thinks that the centralized storage of passwords are a major target for hackers and so should be replaced.
(August 15 20:29) SG Hardware Zone
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Sarah Pang's arduous tennis journey beginning to bear fruits of success
SINGAPORE — Sarah Pang became the eighth Singaporean woman to make the Women's Tennis Association rankings, the culmination of years of grit and determination in overcoming professional and financial obstacles. ...
(August 15 20:28) Yahoo News Singapore
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Quentin Tarantino says ‘Kung Fu Panda’ is just a ‘straight-up parody’ of ‘Kill Bill’
The iconic director is often referenced in major film and TV franchises, like "The Simpsons," and even the Marvel Comic Universe.
(August 15 20:25) Businessinsider.sg
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Mother has shock of her life when cow appears at her lounge window
Stacey Hunter, 29, from St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, was shocked when she looked up from her breakfast on Saturday morning and locked eyes with the ...
(August 15 20:25) Dailymail.co.uk
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Cruise is now focused on marketing — here’s why that’s a good sign for the robo-taxi service
The robo-taxi startup has moved toward a go-to-market strategy, suggesting tech challenges for autonomous mobility it's facing aren't insurmountable.
(August 15 20:24) Businessinsider.sg
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Todd Carney reveals 'bubbler' incident continues to haunt him
Todd Carney said he will not go to a bathroom alone after a photo leaked on social media showing the rugby player appearing to urinate in his own mouth in ...
(August 15 20:23) Dailymail.co.uk
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UEFA 2018-19 Player of the Year: Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk, Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo
UEFA 2018-19 Player of the Year UEFA have today announced the three finalists for the 2018-19 Player of the Year award. Last season, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric won the trophy ...
(August 15 20:22) 101greatgoals.com
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Nuclear weapons are spreading. This plutonium scientist is trying to stop that - CNET
Siegfried Hecker serves as a scientific shuttle diplomat, building ties with rival nuclear researchers the world over.
(August 15 20:20) Cnet.com
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Walmart's earnings beat allays worry over tariff impact for now
U.S. retailer Walmart Inc reported an estimate-beating jump in second-quarter U.S. comparable sales on Thursday as shoppers spent more at its stores and websites, sending its shares up 5% ...
(August 15 20:20) Reuters.com Business
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This Entrepreneur Pulled Her Trendy Kids Shoe Brand Out Of Major Retailers To Focus On The Consumer
Ashleigh Dempster had early success with her trendy children's shoe line, AKID, but after a few years in major retailers she scaled back her business to focus on the consumer. ...
(August 15 20:20) Forbes.com Business
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Sydney Donut King boss, 54, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old employee
The 54-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after a 15-year-old girl reported a number of inappropriate incidents while working at the Donut King in Wetherill Park, Sydney.
(August 15 20:20) Dailymail.co.uk
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Retailer fined S$750 for displaying 3 non-compliant e-scooters, in first such prosecution
(August 15 20:19) Today Online
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The US Postal Service’s volumes tanked for the first time in nearly a decade — here’s why insiders say FedEx and Amazon are to blame
The cash-strapped USPS has largely depended on the e-commerce boom. FedEx and Amazon are now starting to divert packages away from the USPS.
(August 15 20:18) Businessinsider.sg