Frances Allen, whose work on compiling computers helped found a foundation for much of the modern computer program, died on August 4, her 88th birthday. She was the first woman to win the Turing Award, and the first female IBM colleague. Allen aimed to make the slow compilation process – …
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Portland officials declare unrest, forcing Protesters away from burning police office
Portland officials declared a riot in the city during demonstrations Saturday night after the police union office caught fire. Protesters broke into the Portland Police Association Office on Saturday at about 11.35pm and started a fire, causing Portland police to call the rally a riot “because of criminal activity in …
Read More »Derrick Lewis beasts, Chris Weidman wins
What made the most interest at UFC on ESPN + 32 in Las Vegas? Here are some post-fight musings … * * * * * 1. Swangin ‘and bangin’ in the record books Derrick Lewis is a fairly exceptional figure in UFC history. He competes more often than any heavyweight …
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Geena Davis reflects on sexism and sexual harassment in Hollywood. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic) Geena Davis has won an honorary Oscar for her work in promoting the representation of women and girls in child entertainment through the Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media. The history of the sector …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone Player Tricks Enemy By Dead Dead
A clever Call of Duty: Warzone player played dead on August 8 to trick another player into lowering her guard. Redditor Lambeauleap80 dropped all his weapons and items and went scared while waiting for an enemy nearby to run through his trap. The other player, who had followed Lambeauleap80, eventually …
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