Rhode Island is moving to change its official name – “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” – due to its connotations of slavery. Governor Gina Raimondo (D) signed a executive order Monday stating that his office would not use the word “Plantations” in future executive orders, appointments, or …
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Take a virtual drive in a Mars Rover
Photo: Shutterstock If you’ve ever aspired to be a real-life Mark Watney, collecting samples of rocks and dirt on Mars, now is your chance. With NASA AI4Mars projectYou can take a virtual journey around the red planet in the Curiosity rover. Simulation designed by a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for acting on blackface
In his statement, obtained by CNN, Kimmel wrote: “I have long been reluctant to address this as I knew that doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apology with weakness and encourage leaders who use prejudice. to divide us. “ “That delay was a mistake,” …
Read More »Apple Watch Series 5 returns to $ 299 after WWDC announcements
During yesterday’s inaugural WWDC event, Apple revealed its plans for the upcoming watchOS 7. These improvements could make the Apple Watch more attractive to those who have been on the fence, and the reduced prices of 5 Series watches They could seal the deal. Both Amazon and Walmart have lowered …
Read More »Global K-pop fans emerge as political force, but some in South Korea worry
SEOUL (Reuters) – Some tech-savvy fans of K-pop music have emerged as increasingly active players in American politics, but at the birthplace of the genre, South Korean fans are suspicious that their favorite artists are drawn into foreign partisan fights. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the President of the United States, …
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