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The developers of Ethereum 2.0 released the specs for the “official” testnet on Wednesday, before an alleged year-end release. The testnet will start on August 4 and has been named “Medalla” after the Buenos Aires metro stop. In this case, “official” means that Testnet is implemented by the Ethereum Foundation …

As Department of Homeland Security agents continue to wield batons and tear gas against Portland protesters, frustration grows among protesters calling for nonviolent action and activists determined to expel federal officials by any means necessary. Portland residents have been meeting every night since late May, after George Floyd died in …

The beta testing process for macOS 11 Big Sur continues today with the release of the third developer beta. macOS 11 Big Sur beta 3 comes two weeks after the second developer’s release two weeks ago and the original debut of the operating system at WWDC 2020 last week. MacOS …

MUSIC 12:08 PM PDT 07/22/2020 by Mike Barnes She also worked as an actress, with roles in two Robert Altman films, as well as “Superman III” and “Throw Momma From the Train.” Annie Ross, the skilled jazz singer and leading practitioner of the “vocal” art heard in her song, “Twisted,” …

The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd on May 25 now, along with his wife, is facing charges of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin, 46, and his wife, Kellie May Chauvin, 45, were charged Wednesday in Washington County with six counts of filing false …