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Oculus wants people to watch TV in their VR headsets, and later this month, it’s launching a dedicated “Oculus TV” app with partners like Showtime, Netflix, and ESPN. The app is a virtual home theater and a hub for non-VR video apps. That includes existing services like Netflix and Hulu, which have been on the Gear VR since 2016, but also services we haven’t seen on a headset before. The new ESPN+ subscription service, which launched in April, will be launching through Oculus TV, and so will Showtime’s streaming service, Showtime Anytime. Читать дальше...

United Talent Agency said on Tuesday that it’s hired former BuzzFeed communications vet Shanique Bonelli-Moore as the agency’s director of corporate communications.

Promethean’s lesson delivery software portfolio continues to offer both ActivInspire and ClassFlow We would like to inform our loyal Promethean customers of our future plans for ActivInspire, and let there be no doubt – Promethean remains dedicated to ActivInspire, and it’s here to stay.  We cannot overstate the importance, value, and hard work that [...]

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• Diseases like Lyme disease, Zika, Dengue, and West Nile that are spread by ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas tripled in the US between 2004 and 2016, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• As the planet gets warmer, the disease-carrying creatures expand their range. People also carry these diseases to new places as they travel.
• We have a hard time controlling these creatures, so this is a worrying trend.

Ticks and mosquitoes and fleas, oh my. Читать дальше...

A New Jersey high school football coach who alleged he was being forced out because he had too many black players on his team has been fired. Nick Strom, who was also fired as golf coach at Camden Catholic High School, made the allegations after learning he wouldn't be returning to teach.

U.S. regulators on Tuesday issued warnings to 13 companies selling e-cigarette liquids for using child-friendly images in their packaging, in the latest crackdown aimed at preventing tobacco sales to minors. The packaging resembles that of juice boxes, candy or cookies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission said, noting a recent increase in the number of reports to poison control centers. "No tobacco products should be marketed in a way that endangers kids â€"... Читать дальше...

Hasbro said Monday that it will become the official home of the Power Rangers, bringing under its helm a 25-year-old franchise that has fueled films as well as a popular TV show and will give the teenage superheroes a perch alongside My Little Pony and GI Joe.

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Security, Africa

Could it be done again?

But the case of South Africa is deeply idiosyncratic. The core national security threats to the state disappeared simultaneous to a change in the nature of the regime, making large-scale shifts in national security policy much easier than they otherwise would have been. These conditions are unlikely to be replicated in many situations involving nuclear-armed powers.

The Republic of South Africa is the only country... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has added yet another record to his collection, becoming the Champions League's record outfield appearance holder. The former Manchester United star made his 152nd Champions League appearance in the second leg of Madrid's semi-final with Bayern Munich on Tuesday. That saw him surpass previous record holder Xavi, who played in 151 games in the competition in his glittering career with Barcelona. Ronaldo's former Real Madrid team-mate, Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas... Читать дальше...

The signalling contractor responsible for Edmonton's Metro LRT Line has not met the April 30 deadline, city officials said Tuesday.

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• A video of a little league player running to home plate is going viral.
• The little boy's coach told him to run home "as fast as he can" so he did just that. 
• The player runs all the way back in slow motion and not even a little push from his coach can get him to speed up. 

It’s the beginning of the week. You probably need a pick-me-up. We have one for you.

A video of a young baseball player attempting to run home is going viral. Читать дальше...

In this opinion by Dr Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, the respected Islamic scholar and Alkali (judge) of Gummi says herdsmen killings are not only limited to Christians alone but also to Muslims who are of Fulani extraction.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cecile Richards, who steps down from the helm of Planned Parenthood on Tuesday after 12 years as one of the nation's most visible activists, has a message for her fellow women: Now is the time to get involved. Not soon, not next year. Now. "Don't wait for instructions," she says. "Don't wait for the perfect opportunity. Most of all, don't wait for somebody to ASK you to do something." And, she wants women to know, being an activist really isn't as daunting as it might seem. "It isn't dreary, it isn't depressing," she promises. Читать дальше...

Oil futures ended lower Tuesday, giving back their gains from a day earlier and then some, to settle at their lowest in about two weeks. Recent U.S. government data showing record monthly production in February helped fuel a retreat in prices from the one-week high they settled at on Wednesday. June West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.32, or 1.9%, to settle at $67.25 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was the lowest finish since April 17.

Nigerian twin siblings have captured the attention of social media users after recreating a childhood photo on social media. here's the cure photo that is making waves online and making people see the importance of family.

Nigerian twin siblings have captured the attention of social media users after recreating a childhood photo on social media. here's the cure photo that is making waves online and making people see the importance of family.

Here’s a provocative question to ponder: Do you believe in luck?

We generally believe we’re in control of our lives; we proudly take credit for our achievements and tell compelling stories about our intentionally designed successes. And that’s all nice and good — we indeed should enjoy our share of merit. However, the larger picture reveals that no matter how carefully and meticulously we plan our lives, we are all subject to unforeseeable, unexpected, uninvited, uncontrollable events that can make or break the day. Читать дальше...

KABUL (Reuters) - The pictures show journalists killed in the second of two explosions that rocked Kabul during the morning rush hour. They were taken by Reuters photographer Omar Sobhani, 10 or 15 seconds after a suicide bomber, apparently targeting members of the media, detonated his explosives. (https://reut.rs/2HHd7Rq) In one image, a cameraman from Al Jazeera can be seen kneeling wounded against the kerb, while nearby a journalist from Afghanistan's Radio Azadi is being helped by an old... Читать дальше...

Many men feel the "general cultural climate today is negative toward them," says one expert. And it's making them resentful.

At Cuba's first major political rally since Raul Castro handed the presidency over to his protege Miguel Diaz-Canel, the two men stood side by side overseeing Havana's May Day march on Tuesday in a show of continuity and unity on the Communist-run island. Cuba's government has been at pains to stress that the historic transition that took place on April 19 does not herald change to one of the world's last state-run economies and one-party systems, to the frustration of some and relief of others. Читать дальше...

Your favorite fake commentators are coming back to the air. Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon will reprise their characters Cord and Tish to cover the royal wedding. Ferrell and Shannon first played the chipper TV personalities Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan in a live special for Funny Or Die and Amazon Prime covering the Rose Bowl Parade. Their quippy one-liners and off-the-cuff remarks added spice to the New Year’s Day parade, and now the duo will cover the nuptials between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live on HBO. Читать дальше...

Southern Charm‘s Naomie Olindo may have a new love in her life.

On Monday, the 25-year-old reality star posted a flirty photo of herself cozying up to a man on Instagram, creating speculation that Olindo may have officially moved on from ex Craig Conover. A rep for Olindo had no comment when reached by PEOPLE.

The man in the photo was tagged as Metul Shah, who appears to be an anesthesiology doctor based in Charleston, South Carolina. In the shot, Olindo is seen smiling with one... Читать дальше...

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Armenian protest leader Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday called on his supporters to launch a nationwide campaign of civil disobedience after the ruling party blocked his bid in parliament to become prime minister. Pashinyan, addressing tens of thousands of supporters in a square in the Armenian capital, said that starting from Wednesday morning, his supporters would launch a general strike and block roads, railways stations and airports. He said the protest would be peaceful, and... Читать дальше...