Photo: Sam Rutherford Usually when companies make major changes to their services, a little anticipation is a good thing. Unfortunately, when AT&T recently started sending emails telling customers that their phones would no longer work on their network when AT&T eliminates support for 3G, the operator I forgot to include …
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‘It’s a disaster’: Congress prepares to stagger down the cliff of unemployment aid
Without swift action by Congress, the still-growing ranks of unemployed Americans will receive their final round of an additional $ 600 benefit in a matter of days, with no certainty as to when more aid may arrive. And that has led to finger pointing and frustration on Capitol Hill. “It …
Read More »Global cases of coronavirus exceed 15 million; US labs bend amid tests
WASHINGTON >> US labs are undergoing a wave of coronavirus testing, creating processing delays that experts say are undermining the response to the pandemic. With the US infection count of 3.9 million today and new cases on the rise, bottlenecks are creating problems for workers who are out of work …
Read More »How fast can atoms, like ghosts, pass through barriers?
In 1927, while In trying to understand how atoms come together to form molecules, the German physicist Friedrich Hund discovered one of the most fascinating aspects of quantum mechanics. He discovered that under certain conditions, atoms, electrons, and other small particles in nature can cross physical barriers that would confuse …
Read More »Phillies sets up pitching rotation, thanks to Baby Wheeler’s impeccable pace
And so, JT Realmuto becomes the best free agent on the market. The Dodgers are reportedly closing a contract with Mookie Betts worth nearly $ 400 million over a span of 13 years, a deal that will challenge Mike Trout’s for the richest man in baseball history. (The additional part …
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