Новости за 05.01.2018

Donald Trump's presidency has caused a number of divisions in America. One of the most damaging has been the divide between rational people and the truth.

Family gatherings are my kingdoms to rule. 

Everyone gets asked about their lives, but my stories are always the best. I'm 12 years old and in the 7th grade at Rineton Middle School, but that doesn't mean I'm not way more badass then any of my older cousins at this table.

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That's right. I'm looking at you, Harry. You think you're a big shot now because you moved out of Charlotte to New York City? Читать дальше...

The real-time strategy game Civilization 6 announced a new playable leader for players to conquer the world with this week, and the people of the Poundmaker Cree Nation are not taking very kindly to it.

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Apple is slowing down older phones to save battery life and to prevent your iPhone from shutting down. If your phone draws more power than its battery is capable of, the phone will shut down. Older batteries will also not perform as well as newer batteries. Apple is offering discounted battery replacement for customers who own an iPhone 6 or later. While this may give your old phone a boost, it does also encourage you to buy their latest products. Read more...

A group of engineers from PRISMA Lab at the University of Naples Federico II, led by Prof. Bruno Siciliano, is developing a service robot that is mastering the craft of pizza-making. In order for RoDyMan to learn from the best, the project has engaged a famous Neapolitan pizzaiolo, Enzo Coccia, who had to wear a biokinetic sensorized suit so that the robot could record and replicate his movements.

The Naväge Nose Cleaner is the neti pot of the 21st century. It uses a gentle suction to pull water into one nose and out the other. It claims to flush out allergens, mucus, germs, and dust and relieve congestion. All your snot will go into the bottom portion of the device, which is a bit gross, but not as messy as a neti pot.  Read more...

Star Wars fans worldwide are taking courses that combine various schools of fencing and martial arts to fight like Jedi knights.

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The "bomb cyclone" that slammed the East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday exceeded weather forecasters' expectations in nearly every way. It  dumped more than a foot of snow on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including 16 inches in Islip, Long Island, and flooded parts of downtown Boston with a storm surge that sent water rising to historic levels. 

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Warning: This story contains spoilers for every Black Mirror episode ever.

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This child is going places. 

After discovering a tub of butter left out in the open, this toddler did what just about anyone would do, and decide to rub that deliciously greasy lubricant all over her body and head.

Some parents may be upset to find their little one all buttered up and ready for cooking, but the person who discovered this kid calmly decided to let them finish the task at hand, and mash butter into their hair. Read more...

As life has become increasingly bad, it's been harder for people to recognize the difference between fictional dystopias and the real one we're living in.

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Some Hewlett Packard owners reported their laptop batteries have charred and melted, prompting the tech company to issue a voluntary recall for the affected devices.

Is there anything Diana can't do?

Wonder Woman's already wooed critics, won fans, and ruled the box office – and now she's emerged as an unexpected contender in the 2018 awards race.

SEE ALSO: Gal Gadot non-response to James Cameron's bad 'Wonder Woman' take was the perfect answer

Today, the Producers Guild of America announced their nominations for the 2018 PGA AwardsWonder Woman made the cut for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures (the guild's equivalent of Best Picture)... Читать дальше...

Just over a decade ago, scientists found that methane — a potent greenhouse gas — had begun to rapidly increase in our atmosphere. The amounts of gas leaking into the sky has risen each year since, and there are two obvious candidates for this surge: Either the release of methane from the oil and gas industry, or naturally released methane from the world’s tropical swamps and marshes. 

Let's be honest: We all document our lives on Facebook and Instagram. But have you ever wanted to do that secretly? 

Despite Donald Trump's distaste for Hollywood gem Meryl Streep, the White House has requested to view The Post when it comes out this month, and Hollywood has reportedly granted them that request, The Hollywood Reporter reported Friday.

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Logan Paul told his fans he wasn't expecting forgiveness after he published a video of an apparent suicide victim to millions of viewers. "I'm simply here to apologise," he says. But, despite his egregious and irresponsible actions, forgiveness has been granted by scores of his dedicated teen fans, some of whom believe he did nothing wrong. 

Netflix's The Crown is about to get a new princess.

Months after Olivia Colman was crowned the new Queen Elizabeth II for Season 3, Variety reports Helena Bonham Carter has been tapped for the role of Princess Margaret. 

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The Evening Standard first broke the news.

The first two seasons of The Crown starred Claire Foy as Elizabeth II, Vanessa Kirby as Margaret, and Matt Smith as Prince Philip. However... Читать дальше...