I’m a World-Class Nerd
An Optimist at the Helm of IBM Research In the last few years, we’ve seen an unprecedented surge in the number of great minds from the world of computing, ranging from entrepreneurs to the…
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Erdogan swears in as president after parliament annuls presidential poll
Iraq names new president and prime minister, ending a year of political deadlock ISTANBUL — The two-year-old Turkish caretaker government was sworn in as the country’s president on Tuesday a day after the country’s…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vows to sue France Football over sexual abuse claims
Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse allegations Former France star opens up about alleged sexual abuse accusations Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has vowed to seek legal action against France Football over claims…
The Frieze Art Fair is still thriving in the face of a coronavirus outbreak
Frieze Art Fair in London Thrives Despite Challenges The Frieze Art Fair has a reputation as the biggest art event in the city. But in the face of a coronavirus outbreak, the fair’s organizers…
U.S. Soccer federation opens investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Houston Dynamo
U.S. soccer president tells CNN more misconduct cases reported The latest report from the U.S. Soccer federation comes just days after an alleged sexual assault was reported by multiple players at a hotel in…
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to meet cabinet to discuss floods and take emergency decisions
Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million Lives Nigeria’s flooding deaths and displacements are unprecedented. The World Bank and others have estimated that $2.6 billion will have to be spent to repair…
Manny Machado’s Free Agency Is a Deal That’s Not About Money
NLCS: Manny Machado Has Been a $300 Million Bargain for San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado has been a $300 million bargain for the past three-plus years. It’s a bargain that…
The Penguin’s Mating Ritual
A South Pacific Penguin Dumps One of Its Potential Chicks An adorable new bird, discovered on a fishing expedition by a couple of men out bushwhacking in Australia, has a big decision to make….
Los Angeles County Braces for Record-Tying Rainfall
Tropical Storm Kay could bring flooding to Southern California after days-long heat wave with scorching temperatures and high humidity. In the Bay Area, officials are preparing for more than 2 inches of rain, a…
Los Angeles Unified School District’s Number of Students in Public Schools Dropped 7 percent
L.A. Unified enrollment continues to fall, but drop is cushioned by influx of 4-year-olds For a decade after the 1999 merger of the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City Unified…