Hulu’s ‘The Ultimate Playlist of Noise’ is a lesson in how not to write a female love interest
Meet Wendy, your newer, edgier Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Image: HULU By Brooke Bajgrowicz2021-01-15 12:00:00 UTC I was a little worried about Hulu’s recent film release, The Ultimate Playlist of Noise, even before I watched it. The trailer teased a fair amount of young adult entertainment tropes, including that of the sick-teen-in-love, found in films…
Was the investment deal Europe signed with China worth it?
On Dec. 30. the EU and China agreed in principle on a deal that will govern their bilateral investment going forward.The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) was first proposed in 2012, as Europe increasingly saw its economic future in Asia (pdf), and sought out deeper ties with Beijing. Their relations have taken a hit since…
2021 NFL Free Agents: Rumors & Predictions for Allen Robinson, Cam Newton, More
0 of 4Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated PressThe NFL postseason may still be underway, but so is the 2021 offseason. Right now, the coaching carousel is the hottest topic of conversation, as several franchises have made head-coaching moves in the past two days.On Thursday, the Jacksonville Jaguars hired Urban Meyer for their vacancy, while the New York…
Transfer news LIVE: PSG step up efforts to sign Dele Alli, Chelsea set asking price for Fikayo Tomori amid AC Milan loan interest, Arteta addresses Ozil’s future
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Post-COVID lungs worse than the worst smokers’ lungs, surgeon says
A Texas trauma surgeon says it’s rare that X-rays from any of her COVID-19 patients come back without dense scarring. Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall tweeted, “Post-COVID lungs look worse than any type of terrible smoker’s lung we’ve ever seen. And they collapse. And they clot off. And the shortness of breath lingers on… & on… & on.”…
What we know about potential armed protests ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration
(CNN)Washington, DC, and states across the country are heightening security and preparing reinforcements this week ahead of potential armed protests from Saturday up to at least Inauguration Day on Wednesday.One week after a pro-Trump mob ransacked the US Capitol, federal officials reiterated a warning in a call with law enforcement leaders across the country, saying…
Stock Futures Slide on Tax Concerns
U.S. stocks fell after President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan and the December retail-sales report came in weaker than expected, underscoring the coronavirus pandemic’s continued effect on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 134 points, or 0.4%, to 30865. The S&P 500 lost 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite added…
Nightclub taxi drives away the blues in lockdown Greece
View of the taxi of Greek driver Konstantinos Bekios, who turned his vehicle into a ‘night club’ amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Thessaloniki, Greece, January 14, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandros AvramidisTHESSALONIKI, Greece (Reuters) – Greek taxi driver Konstantinos Bekio is doing his bit to lift his passengers’ spirits amid the gloom of coronavirus lockdown, turning…
Why prospects for post-Trump social media aren’t all bad
Banning the troll-in-chief is unlikely to hurt social networks’ businessON JANUARY 7TH , a day after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington, leaving five people dead and America shaken, Donald Trump had the sixth-most-popular account on Twitter, with nearly 90m followers. A day later he had none. The outgoing president was…
Re-Open Cal Now, Day 2: Sheriffs John D’Agostini and Scott Jones—Constitutionality of the Lockdown Orders and the Rule of Law
The necessary element of a “Police State” is cooperation from law enforcement to do just that: “enforce” the orders given, no matter how burdensome, unreasonable, and more importantly, unconstitutional. Thankfully, there are Sheriffs in certain California Counties who take seriously their oath to the Constitution, the rule of law, and their commitment to serve the…
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LEGO has a calming Bonsai Tree set for people who suck at plants
Because LEGO knows I’m both losing my mind and terrible at taking care of plants, they’ve released a LEGO Bonsai tree as part of their LEGO Botanical collection. The set costs $49.99 and includes 878 pieces. Now all somebody needs to do is design a LEGO therapist for me to talk to. I drew a…
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Amazon launches Alexa Custom Assistant to let brands build their own voice assistants
Amazon today launched Alexa Custom Assistant, a product that allows automakers and device manufacturers to create intelligent assistants built on the AI technologies powering Alexa. It marks the first time Amazon is granting third parties access to Alexa’s framework, and the company says it will enable brands to create assistants featuring voices, custom wake words,…
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U.S. exempts automated vehicles from some crash standards
(Reuters) — The outgoing Trump administration said on Thursday it was issuing new rules that would allow manufacturers of automated vehicles to bypass some crash standards required of conventional vehicles, which would cut production costs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the rules would exempt from certain crash standards automated vehicles that are designed…
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Oqton raises $40 million to apply AI to additive manufacturing
Oqton, a startup developing a factory operating system that integrates engineering software with manufacturing hardware, today raised $40 million. The company says the funds will be used to further develop Oqton’s platform while expanding its commercial partnerships in markets including additive manufacturing, robotic welding, and CNC machining. The additive manufacturing market is exploding, with Reports…
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InvestGame: 2020 game deals hit value of $33.6 billion across 664 transactions
The pandemic boosted game deal-making, with 2020 deals hitting $33.6 billion in value across 665 transactions. This is according to an analysis by InvestGame, which studies market transactions in the game industry. The numbers show what happens when a perfect storm comes along. The pandemic is hurting many industries, but it’s boosting gaming, as people…
