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Oregon freshman dies from flu-related illness, school says An Oregon school district said a high school freshman died over the weekend of a flu-related illness, as the state reports wide-spread viral activity. 

Chilling World War III 'wargames' show US forces crushed by Russia and China According to research organization RAND, should a major conflict arise in Russia and China's 'backyards,' US forces would be crushed by a vast array of both conventional and cyber weapons. Based on a variety of wargame simulations, a clash with Russia in the Baltic states would result in the rapid defeat of U.S. forces and their allies. Simultaneously, a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, while a massive military gamble for China, would also pose a huge challenge for U.S. forces in the area.

Amazon, Google, Facebook workers gave $90G to Elizabeth Warren over 8 years Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called for breaking up Amazon, Google and Facebook even as she raked in campaign donations from executives and employees of the big tech firms, according to a report on Tuesday.

Chilling World War III 'wargames' show US forces crushed by Russia and China Scary World War III ‘wargames’ show U.S. forces crushed by Russia and China in certain hot spots around the globe.

Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to build a mind-reading machine Speaking at Harvard, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the current research being conducted by the company into an interface that allows people to use their mind to navigate through augmented reality. While Zuckerberg assured those in attendance that there are no plans to produce a product that is surgically implanted in a person's brain, the idea of a device that can somewhat 'read minds' is sparking new privacy concerns.

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Air Force builds new deep strike 'spy network' for air attack The Air Force is massively speeding up a new networked surveillance system intended to collect, organize and disseminate pressing attack information in extremely high-risk environments including enemy stealth fighters, advanced air defenses and armed drones.

Google celebrates invention of internet, while creator draws more cynical view Google on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web with a unique Google Doodle, while the creator lamented internet's invention

Zuckerberg wants Facebook to build a creepy mind-reading machine If you're concerned about Facebook's privacy scandals or worried that it's listening in on your phone calls, you'll likely be disturbed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent comments at Harvard. 

Google agreed to pay $135 million to two executives accused of sexual harassment Google agreed to pay $135 million in exit packages to two top executives who left the company after being accused of sexual harassment and covered up the reasons for their departures, according to a complaint filed in a lawsuit unsealed Monday.

'World’s sexiest koala' becomes viral sensation A koala in an Australian wildlife sanctuary has become an unlikely social media star after an image of the macho marsupial went viral.

Jeff Bezos cracks jokes about how terrible his year has been Jeff Bezos cracked jokes about his tumultuous start to 2019 while vowing to Amazon employees that he’s as dedicated to the e-tail giant as ever.

The PM's deal was overwhelmingly rejected on Tuesday - now MPs will have their say on a no-deal exit on 29 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SXTNnK

A moratorium will be announced and a temporary reprieve for all 737 inmates on death row in the state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VUtsc0

A rescue operation took place in "extremely difficult conditions" on Britain's highest mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XUC4Bd

Australian Cardinal George Pell is the most senior Catholic ever convicted of such crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Uyzz5F

The football fan group was established in 2015 to bring 'inclusivity and diversity' to the stands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ChOgTk

The US Federal Aviation Authority finds no "performance issues" amid calls to suspend the Boeing 737 Max. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2u604Ui

Four people have also been injured in the collision involving a coach and two cars on the A90 at Glenbervie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2u0Ahgk

Japanese car maker pulls the Infiniti brand out of Western Europe due to poor sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EUaYlb

Despite gruesome lyrics, death metal does not desensitise fans to images of violence, a study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Cj9QHh

The International Monetary Fund says Greece is still vulnerable but has made great progress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HhxUhU

Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman is among at least 40 people charged in a cheating conspiracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HfavNX

Manchester City thrash Schalke in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie to confirm their passage to the quarter-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2npR6

Wednesday's newspapers are dominated by Brexit, after the PM's deal suffered another Commons defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hh3xIa

Your morning briefing for Wednesday 13 March 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J8MEkX

Photographer Paul Thompson's pictures of navigation markers that dot the coastline of Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VUW1q0

The Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver an update on the UK economy. What can we expect? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UEAz8x

Japan is rethinking society for its growing old-age population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T19mLh

Venezuela's blackout has lasted several days and with poverty levels already high and 40C heat, how is the country coping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UzSNIa

Two comedians rate the president's humour after he accused the media of not appreciating his jokes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HgBZTq

Black actors say there are not enough stylists in Hollywood who know how to work with Afro hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TvYDhi

North Korea knows the world can see it rebuilding its rocket sites, so what signal is it trying to send? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TH2bwu

Photographer Doy Gorton set out to illustrate the White South, his home, in a more nuanced light, writes James Jeffrey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F6B8Cm

Suzanne Bull reveals how an accident at a music festival led to a Queen’s Birthday honour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EVb23Z

The presenter is hoping Scala Radio can carve out its own audience despite two existing classical stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HhVuuX

Chile's universities are warning about a lack of funding after high fees are removed for many students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J5K3If

India's BJP government pledged to expand the country's manufacturing base - but are its plans on track? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TL1rpY

Recent aerial hostilities between India and Pakistan have also taken a hit on Bollywood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Txfkc1

India will not allow U.S. planemaker Boeing Co's 737 MAX aircraft to enter or transit its airspace after 1030 GMT, the ministry of civil aviation said on Wednesday, following the fatal crash of a plane of the same type in Ethiopia on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VSi948

Scale AI is hiring engineers to accelerate the development of AI by ayw | on Hacker News .

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Remix is looking for front-end engineers to build better public transit by hinting | on Hacker News .

RentHop (YC S09) Is Hiring Data Analysts in NYC by leelin | on Hacker News .

Asseta (YC S13) is hiring a data manager (remote) by Asseta | on Hacker News .

Hive.co (YC S14) is hiring a customer experience manager in Kitchener, Ontario by patman_h | on Hacker News .

Lisa Page admitted Obama DOJ ordered stand-down on Clinton email prosecution, GOP rep says Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page admitted under questioning from Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe last summer that "the FBI was ordered by the Obama DOJ not to consider charging Hillary Clinton for gross negligence in the handling of classified information," Ratcliffe alleged in an incendiary social media post late Tuesday.

Massachusetts mayor recalled -- and re-elected -- amid federal indictments An embattled Democratic mayor from Massachusetts was re-elected on Tuesday, the same night that voters recalled him from duty amid federal indictments.

Cohen’s pardon comment at testimony 'could have been clearer,' lawyer says A lawyer representing President Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, said in a letter Tuesday that his client could have been "clearer" regarding the time frame when he told the House Oversight Committee that he "never asked" the president for a pardon.

Rep. Doug Collins on Lisa Page transcripts: This shows a 'two-tiered system' Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, made a bold vow Tuesday to show the American people the extent of corruption within the Justice Department with its handling of the investigations involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Trump.

Bernie Sanders aide defends Omar with term seen as anti-Semitic, apologizes A top staffer to Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign apologized Tuesday for invoking “a dual allegiance” of Jewish Americans while defending Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.

Lara Trump: It's a shame 'The Breakfast Club' isn't recognizing what Trump has done for the African-American community Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Lara Trump responds to 'The Breakfast Club' and their criticism of President Trump.

Lisa Page transcripts reveal details of anti-Trump 'insurance policy' Transcripts of Lisa Page's testimony released; panel reaction and analysis on 'Hannity.'

Are Biden and Sanders too old and white to be the 2020 Democratic candidate? Biden gives rambling speech amid 2020 rumors; reaction from former Clinton advisor Doug Schoen and former House Dems press secretary Rochelle Ritchie.

Manafort faces up to 10 years in sentencing before Judge Amy Berman Jackson Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on Wednesday faces his second federal sentencing this month, as Special Counsel Robert Mueller pushes for him to receive 10 additional years in prison on top of the 47-month term issued less than a week ago by Virginia Judge T.S. Ellis.

Hannity: Pelosi will placate radical Dems despite her stance on impeachment Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says she disagrees with Speaker Pelosi over impeaching Trump.

For two decades, George Pell was the dominant figure in the Catholic Church in Australia - a boy from a gold mining town whose ambition, intellect and knack for befriending influential people propelled him to become the third-most senior official in the Vatican. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2u73JBw

The wife and son of a suspected militant Islamist blew themselves up in their home on the Indonesian island of Sumatra early on Wednesday after hours of tense negotiations with counter-terrorism officers, authorities said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Hrmk30