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Two adrenaline junkies setting off to row across the Atlantic were ready for a challenge. But when disaster struck, they got a glimpse of the horrors faced by people who take to the sea out of desperation rather than a thirst for adventure. Their story is told in Beyond the Raging Sea, a documentary presented at the Cannes Film Festival about the doomed attempt by mountaineer Omar Samra and professional triathlete Omar Nour, both Egyptians, to complete the 3,000-mile (4,800-km) Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Читать дальше...

Two adrenaline junkies setting off to row across the Atlantic were ready for a challenge. But when disaster struck, they got a glimpse of the horrors faced by people who take to the sea out of desperation rather than a thirst for adventure. Their story is told in Beyond the Raging Sea, a documentary presented at the Cannes Film Festival about the doomed attempt by mountaineer Omar Samra and professional triathlete Omar Nour, both Egyptians, to complete the 3,000-mile (4,800-km) Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Читать дальше...

Macy's saw a sales increase at the start of the year that led to a $131 million profit and surpassed the expectations of Wall Street.

Mexican former first lady Margarita Zavala, who was running fourth in the polls for the country's upcoming presidential election, announced Wednesday she is dropping out of the race.

Tiger Woods will play in the Memorial Tournament May 28-June 3, the Memorial announced Wednesday.

Buyer beware is an age-old aphorism that rings all the more true in the internet era. 

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Nir Baram, whose new novel, ‘At Night’s End,’ is his most personal work yet, talks about the death of his mother and the suicide of his best friend, and what he has learned from interviewing settlers and Palestinians

Jun 3, 2018 - Jun 3, 2018 Golden Mask Challenge welcoming all Epee Fencers, for an exciting local tournament, with great rewards and gifts. Preregistration is required. For any question please email fencing@imastersacademy.net

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid won the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Marseille in Lyon on Wednesday. The France international has been persistently linked with a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano, with Barcelona reported to be among his biggest admirers. But if this season is to be his last with the club, Griezmann produced the perfect parting gift at the Groupama Stadium. A Marseille error opened the door for the forward to put Atleti in front after 21 minutes... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid won the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Marseille, as Antoine Griezmann played a starring role.

Former NFL running back Arian Foster recently released his first album, "Flamingo and Koval." “It’s been my life since I quit football,” he tells USA TODAY Sports.

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• More than 63,000 Americans died of opioid drug overdoses last year, more than the number killed in car crashes.
• On Wednesday, the FDA approved the first drug designed to treat the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, which can be painful and hook users in a potentially deadly cycle of addiction.
• Called Lucemyra, the drug is made by pharmaceutical company US WorldMeds.

Deaths from drug overdoses often start with a last-ditch attempt to subdue painful, flu-like symptoms. Читать дальше...

Former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster was not surprised by Bob McNair's "inmates" comment, says it is indicative of how NFL players are treated.

LINCOLN COUNTY, Okla. – A second arrest has been made in connection to the death of a 2-year-old boy. The boy’s mother, 19-year-old Judith Cheyann Danker, was arrested Monday in connection to the death of her son, Braxton Danker. Officials say Tuesday night, they arrested Danker’s boyfriend, Khristian Tyler Martzall. The district attorney’s office told News 4 this is one of the worst cases of child abuse it has seen. “The child was covered in numerous physical injuries,” First Assistant […]

CARACAS — US-based cereal maker Kellogg Co. on Tuesday pulled out of Venezuela due to the country’s deep economic crisis, and an angry President Nicolas Maduro said its units would be taken over and given to workers. 

U.S. stocks notched solid gains Wednesday, recouping some of the market's losses from a day earlier. Technology and health care companies drove much of the rebound, outweighing losses in safe-play stocks like utilities and real estate investment trusts. Small-company stocks fared better than the rest of the market. Macy's led a rally among retailers after reporting surprisingly strong results, adding to the strong wave of corporate earnings in recent weeks. "Earnings growth has shown through and... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks notched solid gains Wednesday, recouping some of the market's losses from a day earlier. Technology and health care companies drove much of the rebound, outweighing losses in safe-play stocks like utilities and real estate investment trusts. Small-company stocks fared better than the rest of the market. Macy's led a rally among retailers after reporting surprisingly strong results, adding to the strong wave of corporate earnings in recent weeks. "Earnings growth has shown through and... Читать дальше...

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for 20 to 40 millimetres of rain in the Okanagan by Friday.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. shares were halted at the bell and then fell more than 6% after hours when trading resumed Wednesday. The videogame publisher missed the revenue forecast and provided weaker-than-expected guidance. Take-Two shares closed down a fraction to $113.07 during the regular session. The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $90.8 million, or 77 cents a share, compared with $99 million, or 89 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose to $450.3... Читать дальше...

In court documents, the Marvel Comics legend claims the defendants fraudulently stole his "identity, name, image, and likeness as part of a nefarious scheme to benefit financially at Lee's expense."

The public fallout over improper use of Facebook user data does not seem to have fully dissipated, as founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to address European Parliament in a closed-door meeting as early as next week to further assure users that their data is safe with the social network giant. EU Parliament president Antonio Tajani released a statement applauding Zuckerberg for meeting with members of parliament, stating that “citizens deserve a full and detailed explanation” of what has gone wrong with their private data on Facebook.

Schoolbag use does not appear to increase the risk of back pain in children and adolescents, according to an Australian review of previous studies.

Jason: Anyway, what I meant to say is that SA whites being richer were jerks out of fear of safety – and also the richer behave that way everywhere else – regardless of whatever race they’re in.

The fight to save net neutrality continues.

The Senate on Wednesday voted 52-47 to preserve the Obama-era rules, which prevent internet service providers from slowing down or speeding up access to certain websites and apps. Late last year, the Republican-led Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal the net neutrality guidelines.

Wednesday's bill would need backing from the House of Representative, as well as a signature from President Trump, to succeed in reversing the FCC's rollback... Читать дальше...