Seven years after the original’s release, The Last of Us Part II is finally available for PlayStation 4. Even before the release, writer and director Neil Druckmann acknowledged that some fans of the first game would not like the sequel, and now that the game is out, it has responded …
Read More »Iran threatens retaliation for damaged nuclear site
Iran’s chief of civil defense threatened retaliation against any country carrying out cyber attacks on its nuclear sites after a major explosion at Iran’s Natanz plant this week. Natanz’s underground fuel enrichment plant is one of the focal points of Iran’s nuclear program and is monitored by the UN nuclear …
Read More »Frederick Douglass, seen up close
In 2006, historian David Blight had just given a talk about Frederick Douglass in Savannah, Georgia, when he was introduced to Walter Evans, a retired surgeon and collector. Dr. Evans invited him to stop by the house and see his Douglass collection. Dr. Blight was cautiously intrigued. But later, when …
Read More »How to watch the “buck moon” lunar eclipse on the Fourth of July weekend
The 4th of July celebrations look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but sky watchers are still on a special gift for Independence Day. The weekend brings not only a full moon, but also a lunar eclipse. The lunar eclipse “buck moon” will be visible the …
Read More »Blue Jays agree to terms with Austin Martin
The Blue Jays have reached an agreement with the first round selection Austin Martinreports Hazel Mae of Sportsnet (Twitter link). The former Vanderbilt shortstop / third baseman will need to pass a physical examination before his deal with the club becomes official. The details of the bonds are not yet …
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