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FOX NEWS: Florida Sen. Rick Scott slams Ocasio-Cortez, encourages Amazon to move to Florida

Florida Sen. Rick Scott slams Ocasio-Cortez, encourages Amazon to move to Florida Following Amazon’s decision earlier this month to scrap plans to build a second headquarters in New York City, Florida Sen. Rick Scott seized the moment and encouraged the tech giant to consider moving to the Sunshine State.

FOX NEWS: Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world's largest sniper'

Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world's largest sniper' Thanks to it having advanced precision, lethality and adaptability, the Air Force is ramping up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb. The BLU-129 is increasingly in demand by field commanders, due to being capable of quickly tailoring its explosive charge depending upon the threat. Attackers can adjust the explosive power while in-flight, in some cases enabling extremely effective, more narrowly-configured attacks.

FOX NEWS: Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world’s largest sniper'

Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world’s largest sniper' The Air Force is revving up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb increasingly in demand by warzone commanders - so accurate, lethal and precise, it is called “the world’s largest sniper accuracy.”

FOX NEWS: You give apps sensitive personal information. Then they tell Facebook.

You give apps sensitive personal information. Then they tell Facebook. Millions of smartphone users confess their most intimate secrets to apps, including when they want to work on their belly fat or the price of the house they checked out last weekend. Other apps know users’ body weight, blood pressure, menstrual cycles or pregnancy status.

FOX NEWS: YouTube pedophile problem has major advertisers jumping ship

YouTube pedophile problem has major advertisers jumping ship Google-owned YouTube is dealing with an exodus of some of its major advertisers in the wake of disturbing claims that pedophiles have not only been infiltrating the comments section of childrens videos, seemingly without consequence, until now, but that YouTube's own technology may have been facilitating this disturbing trend.

FOX NEWS: Microsoft is bringing Game Pass to Nintendo Switch, report says

Microsoft is bringing Game Pass to Nintendo Switch, report says Microsoft and Nintendo are rumored to be coming together in order to publish more Xbox games on Switch.

FOX NEWS: Facebook shuts down controversial Onavo VPN

Facebook shuts down controversial Onavo VPN Facebook continues to be in damage control mode due to a number of high-profile privacy gaffs recently.

FOX NEWS: China bars millions from travel for ‘social credit’ offenses

China bars millions from travel for ‘social credit’ offenses BEIJING (AP) — Forgot to pay a fine in China? Then forget about buying an airline ticket.

FOX NEWS: YouTube kills 400 channels for hosting pedophilic comments

YouTube kills 400 channels for hosting pedophilic comments YouTube has terminated more than 400 channels on the video-sharing service for hosting comments from child predators.

FOX NEWS: Ocasio-Cortez gets fresh criticism over Amazon as new billboards in New York emerge

Ocasio-Cortez gets fresh criticism over Amazon as new billboards in New York emerge New billboards slamming Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have popped up in Times Square, continuing to criticize the freshman lawmaker for Amazon's decision to pull part of its planned second headquarters out of New York.

Syria Kurds evacuate civilians from IS redoubt, hail Trump troop reversal

Kurdish-led forces in Syria said they would complete the evacuation of thousands of civilians from Islamic State's last redoubt in the area on Friday, and welcomed a White House reversal of President Donald Trump's decision to pull out all U.S. troops. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2T5JQJb

Turkey tells U.S. not to leave power vacuum in Syria withdrawal - report

Turkey's defense minister told Pentagon officials there must not be a vacuum of power during the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GX3Sit

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari cast his ballot in the presidential election on Saturday as polls opened after a week-long delay, television images on Channels TV showed. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IH0GK6

FOX NEWS: Southwest Airlines experience huge technical issues that cause massive ground stop

Southwest Airlines experience huge technical issues that cause massive ground stop Early Friday morning, Southwest Airlines issued a nationwide ground stop apparently due to issues with its computer systems.

FOX NEWS: Southwest Airlines issues nationwide ground stop following technical issue with computer systems

Southwest Airlines issues nationwide ground stop following technical issue with computer systems Southwest Airlines issued a nationwide ground stop Friday morning, reportedly following a technical issue with its computer systems.

FOX NEWS: Universal Orlando announces new Harry Potter roller coaster

Universal Orlando announces new Harry Potter roller coaster Harry Potter fans should get ready to rev their engines.

Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations are ‘Fraying’

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Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain

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FOX NEWS: Texas mom claims teacher gave her son ‘Dumb and Dumber-‘style haircut

Texas mom claims teacher gave her son ‘Dumb and Dumber-‘style haircut Amy Martin said her son Lane Kiesling refused to return to Hico High School after a teacher allegedly cut his hair.

FOX NEWS: The Daily Spike: Tips for brushing your dog's teeth

The Daily Spike: Tips for brushing your dog's teeth Canine dental hygiene is very important, not just this month — which happens to be National Pet Dental Month — but always.

FOX NEWS: New mom says friend stopped speaking to her after giving baby same name as friend's son

New mom says friend stopped speaking to her after giving baby same name as friend's son The woman, who shared her story on parenting blog Mumsnet.com, claims she even reached out to her friend before the baby was born to ask for her blessing.

FOX NEWS: Woman hopes to make 'leather handbag' with skin from her amputated leg

Woman hopes to make 'leather handbag' with skin from her amputated leg Rather than say goodbye to her limb forever, a woman named Joan wants to turn it into a handbag.

FOX NEWS: Jordyn Woods’ makeup prices slashed on Kylie Cosmetics, while eBay demand rises

Jordyn Woods’ makeup prices slashed on Kylie Cosmetics, while eBay demand rises "It seems Kylie isn’t sure what to do, but it seems impossible for her to keep Jordyn around.”

FOX NEWS: Givenchy getting backlash over lack of shades in new makeup line: 'This is embarrassing'

Givenchy getting backlash over lack of shades in new makeup line: 'This is embarrassing' High fashion french label Givenchy isn’t getting high praise for its Teint Couture foundation line.

FOX NEWS: Barack Obama's '44' bomber jacket wins praise on Twitter, has fans wondering where it came from

Barack Obama's '44' bomber jacket wins praise on Twitter, has fans wondering where it came from The slick bomber jacket is said to have been custom-made for the former president sometime during “the end of his second term.”

FOX NEWS: Gucci's dresses models in creepy masks at Milan fashion show

Gucci's dresses models in creepy masks at Milan fashion show Gucci sent out more than a dozen eerie eye and face covers on both male and female models in its fall 2019 show in Milan.

FOX NEWS: Washington state lawmakers looking to ban eyeball tattoos

Washington state lawmakers looking to ban eyeball tattoos Lawmakers in Washington state are looking to ban the rare practice of eyeball tattoos because of the risk to one’s eyesight.

FOX NEWS: Al Roker hits back at dietitian who says it’s 'sad' he's on the keto diet

Al Roker hits back at dietitian who says it’s 'sad' he's on the keto diet Al Roker is once again defending the keto diet.

More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-election crackdown

More than 100 separatists in Kashmir were detained in overnight raids, police officials said on Saturday, as part of a crackdown on groups that might cause trouble ahead of nationwide elections set to be held by May. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IyDqhv

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed election

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari cast his ballot in the presidential election on Saturday as polls opened after a week-long delay, television images on Channels TV showed. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EpLWvi

United States charges man accused in leak of Singapore HIV data

Authorities in the United States have charged a man accused of leaking information on thousands of HIV victims in Singapore with possession and unlawful transfer of stolen documents. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ThNKPj