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Terry Pratchett Warns Of Online Fake News In 1995 Interview, Bill Gates Shoots Him Down

An old interview from 24 years ago has resurfaced in which the late fantasy author Terry Pratchett warned of the spread of fake news on the internet, but Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates dismissed his fears. Marc Burrows, who is writing a biography of Pratchett due for release next year, shared an image of the interview […]

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This Could Be The Worst Ceremonial First Pitch Ever

Sports / En Sound Media

Now that was a wild pitch. A Chicago White Sox employee was invited to throw out the ceremonial first ball before the team’s home game against Kansas City on Monday, and she made it memorable. Not only did the pitch come nowhere near home plate, it hit a photographer. Juuuuust a bit outside 😬 pic.twitter.com/tRHeMocpXr

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Bolton Says Iran Is Likely Responsible for Oil Tanker Attacks

Politics / En Sound Media

John R. Bolton, President Trump’s national security adviser, on Wednesday accused Iran of playing a key role in recent attacks on ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, the latest instance in which he has articulated a more hawkish view than his boss toward Iran. Ratcheting up his criticism of Tehran, Mr. Bolton

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World stocks tumble as China-US jitters set in

Finance / En Sound Media

European stock markets followed Asia lower Wednesday on expectations that a trade dispute between China and the United States would weigh on global economic growth. Investors are still digesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments this week that the U.S. was “not ready” for a trade deal with China. France’s CAC 40 sank 1.6% to 5,227

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Woman infertile after surgeon removed wrong fallopian tube

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Image caption Chelsie Thomas said the botched surgery has destroyed her life A woman who suffered an ectopic pregnancy is unable to have children after a surgeon removed her healthy fallopian tube by mistake. Chelsie Thomas was admitted to Walsall Manor Hospital with the pregnancy in her right tube in March last year. During an

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Netflix accused of ‘whitewashing’ by Nailed It! host Nicole Byer

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Image copyright Adam Rose/Netflix Image caption Nicole Byer inspecting a creation on the baking contest Netflix has been accused of “whitewashing” by the host of its baking show Nailed It! Comedian Nicole Byer was unhappy when a fan pointed out that images of two white male colleagues were used in a thumbnail photo to promote

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Ticketing app Trainline looks to raise £75m from share sale

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images Online rail ticketing company, Trainline, hopes to raise £75m by listing its shares on London’s stock exchange. The site said the flotation cash would help to build its profile and pay for growth plans. The company is expected to float in June and will issue new shares to generate the additional

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Manhattanhenge 2019: When and Where to Watch

Travel / En Sound Media

New Yorkers, get ready for another chance to marvel at Manhattanhenge. For two days every spring and summer, the sunset lines up with Manhattan’s street grid, creating a gorgeous celestial spectacle. For a brief moment, the sun’s golden rays illuminate the city’s buildings and traffic with a breathtaking glow. “It’s the best sunset picture of

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Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone

Technology / En Sound Media

The kids are all right. But the parents? Since 2016, adults have grown much more concerned about the time they spend on mobile devices even as their teenage children have grown far less worried about their own use, according to a new report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit children’s advocacy and media ratings organization.

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The Latest: Svitolina advances to 3rd round without playing

Sports / En Sound Media

The Latest on the French Open (all times local): ——— 11:20 a.m. Ninth-seeded Elina Svitolina advanced to the third round of the French Open after her opponent pulled out of the clay-court Grand Slam because of an injury. Svitolina was set to play 67th-ranked Kateryna Kozlova on Court Suzanne Lenglen but organizers said the Ukrainian

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