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Trump installed room-sized ‘golf simulator’ in the White House

Trump installed room-sized ‘golf simulator’ in the White House President Trump recently had a room-sized “golf simulator” game installed at the White House — a gizmo that will let him play virtual rounds at courses spanning the globe by hitting a ball into a large video screen, The Washington Post reported.

Google makes massive $13 billion push into Middle America, plans construction boom

Google makes massive $13 billion push into Middle America, plans construction boom Google is making a huge push into Middle America with a $13 billion investment in data centers and offices across 14 different states. 

Where stealth begins: Inside the F-35 factory

Where stealth begins: Inside the F-35 factory Warrior Maven Kris Osborn gives an inside look into the Lockheed Martin F-35 construction facility in Ft. Worth, Texas. Kris shares a first-hand account of what goes into producing some of the most advanced stealth fighters in the U.S. militaty arsenal. Breaking down the differences between the F-35 A, B and C, and taking a closer look at the specialized construction techniques that play a part in the stealth engineering of each craft.

A crucial step for averting artificial intelligence disasters

A crucial step for averting artificial intelligence disasters Artificial intelligence isn’t always intelligent enough at the office.

Apple ‘to reveal huge news on March 25’ – but tipsters say it’s not a new gadget

Apple ‘to reveal huge news on March 25’ – but tipsters say it’s not a new gadget Apple is preparing to make a major announcement next month, according to a new report.

VA partners with Apple to streamline veterans' access to their health records

VA partners with Apple to streamline veterans' access to their health records Veterans who receive care through V.A. hospitals will be able to view their personal health records on their iPhones and other Apple devices starting this summer; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta.

Ex-Facebook executive slams Amazon, says there's 'no limit' to Alexa storing and listening to private conversations

Ex-Facebook executive slams Amazon, says there's 'no limit' to Alexa storing and listening to private conversations The founding president of Facebook suggested that Amazon is a bigger threat to privacy than its Silicon Valley rivals. 

Pentagon says China, Russia developing satellite-killing lasers

Pentagon says China, Russia developing satellite-killing lasers China and Russia are likely building high-powered lasers that can shoot down US satellites, according to a new Pentagon report.

Sweden Investigates Its Envoy to China After Report of Secret Talks to Free Publisher

By CHRIS BUCKLEY and CHRISTINA ANDERSON from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2S3RQFU

Brushing Beagle

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2SQQvXn

Dan Mallory, 2 Starkly Similar Novels and the Puzzle of Plagiarism

By ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2DxTCcY

Taking a Look Back at Opportunity's Record-Setting Mission

NASA's record-setting Opportunity rover mission on Mars comes to end. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2SPsznl

Video shows nurse tech in Nashville singing ‘Amazing Grace’ to patient, 71

Video shows nurse tech in Nashville singing ‘Amazing Grace’ to patient, 71 A viral Facebook video shows Mikea Braden, a nurse technician of St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, singing “Amazing Grace” last Saturday to Patsy Tate, a 71-year-old woman whose heart has been out of rhythm.

Indiana family claims meningitis killed 10-year-old daughter in matter of days

Indiana family claims meningitis killed 10-year-old daughter in matter of days Ten-year-old Abbigayle Dipietro's parents are warming others to be on the lookout for symptoms of meningitis, after their daughter died only days after being diagnosed with an ear infection. Tasha Dipietro-Anderson, Abbigayle's mother, believes that her daughter died of bacterial meningitis, a potentially deadly infection that, sadly, they didn't know about until it was too late.

DNA testing goes to the dogs

DNA testing goes to the dogs Similar to human DNA tests, a swab of a canine's cheek can supply valuable information about a pet's genes and health.

Deadly ‘zombie’ deer disease could spread to humans

Deadly ‘zombie’ deer disease could spread to humans A deadly ‘zombie’ deer disease could possibly spread to humans, experts are warning.

Indiana family claims meningitis killed daughter, 10, in matter of days

Indiana family claims meningitis killed daughter, 10, in matter of days A Middlebury, Indiana family grieving the loss of their 10-year-old daughter claim bacterial meningitis killed the young girl just days after she complained of an ear infection.

Instagram fitness influencer gets slammed for allegedly scamming thousands of clients

Instagram fitness influencer gets slammed for allegedly scamming thousands of clients Mounting outcry against social media fitness star Brittany Dawn Davis’ alleged swindling has prompted the wellness star to issue an apology.

Deadly ‘zombie’ deer disease could possibly spread to humans, experts warn

Deadly ‘zombie’ deer disease could possibly spread to humans, experts warn A deadly disease that has affected the deer population in an estimated 24 states and two Canadian provinces could eventually spread to and infect humans, experts warn.

Colorado girl, 7, dies nearly two months after exhibiting flu symptoms, falling into coma

Colorado girl, 7, dies nearly two months after exhibiting flu symptoms, falling into coma Selina Nguyen was admitted to the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora shortly before Christmas.

Rep. Roger Marshall says N.Y. abortion law is a danger to mothers

Rep. Roger Marshall says N.Y. abortion law is a danger to mothers Kansas Republican Rep. Roger Marshall says the later an abortion is done the more risk there is to the mother.

SFGATE: Alemany completely flooded out in SF, no estimated opening time

Alemany completely flooded out in SF, no estimated opening time Published on February 14, 2019 at 06:10AM by Alix Martichoux, SFGATE Flood-prone Alemany Boulevard has done it again. The roadway was completely flooded near the Highway 101 and Interstate 280 interchange. The onramps to 101 southbound and northbound were closed due to the high water levels.

SFGATE: New satellite captures enormity of Bay Area atmospheric river

New satellite captures enormity of Bay Area atmospheric river Published on February 14, 2019 at 03:36AM by Mike Moffitt NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, could have hardly picked a more opportune time for its new weather satellite to go operational. The biggest winter storm of the season was bearing down on the Pacific coast.

SFGATE: Falling trees are wrecking homes, crushing cars, and blocking roads

Falling trees are wrecking homes, crushing cars, and blocking roads Published on February 14, 2019 at 01:29AM by Filipa Ioannou, SFGATE With winds gusting at speeds as high as 75 miles per hour at some elevations, forecasters' warnings about the risk of downed power lines and trees came to fruition on Wednesday as trees were blown down onto homes, cars and roads around the Bay Area and along the central coast.

SFGATE: Winds top 130 mph in another Tahoe snow storm

Winds top 130 mph in another Tahoe snow storm Published on February 13, 2019 at 11:46PM by RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another big snow storm with dangerous winds gusting in excess of 130 mph (209 kph) over the top of the Sierra is barreling down on the Lake Tahoe area. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for the Tahoe area, where more than 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snow is possible in the highest elevations. As much of 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow is forecast at Mammoth Lakes along the California-Nevada line 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Tahoe. The National Weather Service recorded winds gusting to 132 mph (213 kph) late Tuesday and early Wednesday atop the Mount Rose ski resort southwest of Reno. A backcountry avalanche warning also has been issued throughout the Sierra.

Daisy

By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2SNVs35

Herz

By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2N4eg8X

The Perfect Valentine? A Math Formula.

By SIOBHAN ROBERTS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2DCrMfO

Indonesia’s Next Election Is in April. The Islamists Have Already Won.

By EKA KURNIAWAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2tnbFhw

Airbus to Halt Production of A380 Jumbo Jet as Orders Dry Up

By AMIE TSANG from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ti3OSq

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Marshall’ and ‘Magic Mike’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SvrrFW

Marc Jacobs: Fall 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/2Gr03Cv

Three Months’ Salary for an Engagement Ring? For Most People, It’s More Like Two Weeks

By QUOCTRUNG BUI from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2X0e6Em

Where Glaciers Melt Away, Switzerland Sees Opportunity

By HENRY FOUNTAIN from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2TPEAqe

Las principales noticias del jueves

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2SNO9sb

F.B.I. Investigates Suspicious Fire at Planned Parenthood Clinic in Missouri

By EMILY S. RUEB from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DCxBdd

Suspect on Ten Most Wanted List Is Killed in North Carolina, F.B.I. Says

By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TUdhuZ

Man With 3-D-Printed Gun Had Hit List of Lawmakers, U.S. Says

By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2N3Qs5b

Yankees Enter Spring Training With a Bitter Taste and High Expectations

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2TJM2TK

Some Bathroom Postings

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2SwW51D

Iran, Paul Manafort, Black Panther: Your Thursday Briefing

By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2UXd61L