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Please Don’t Try Charging Your iPhone in the Microwave
Step away from the microwave, iPhone owners While the newly released iOS 8 boasts several impressive features, including app extensions and improved keyboard options, the software upgrade does not — we repeat, does not — let it be wirelessly recharged … Continue reading
Obama Confirms ISIS Strikes: ‘We Will Not Tolerate Safe Havens for Terrorists’
The United States will not tolerate “safe havens” for terrorists “anywhere,” regardless of their location — whether it be in Syria, Iraq or elsewhere, President Barack Obama said in a speech in front of the White House on Tuesday morning … Continue reading
Courteney Cox Wants to Know Why Nobody Got the Monica Cut
The “Rachel” cut is practically synonymous with the ’90s, but the “Monica” never saw the light of day. Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox even shared a hair stylist, so what’s the deal? The Cougar Town star playfully discussed her hair … Continue reading
Israeli Military Shoots Down Syrian Fighter Jet, Heightening Tensions
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military shot down a Syrian fighter jet that infiltrated its airspace over the Golan Heights on Tuesday morning — the first such downing in decades, heightening tensions in the volatile plateau. See also: Inside the ‘Terror … Continue reading
UPS Expands In-Store 3D Printing Program to 100 U.S. Locations
Last year, UPS announced plans to bring 3D printing to several UPS locations, but now, the company will expand the program to nearly 100 stores across the United States. The service, which began as a trial in stores in the … Continue reading
Man Bikes 11,200 Miles in 365 Days for the Best Ride Ever
Some bike for exercise, others for transportation, but Felix Starck hopped on his bicycle to travel the world. What started off as a joke between friends and an inspiration to break away from the everyday life turned into a 365-day, … Continue reading
Airport Parking Site Apologizes for Using Man’s Death in Promotion
An airport parking website has apologized after using a man’s death to promote their services. On Sept. 15, a man was found dead at a parking lot at the Chicago O’Hare airport. A police source said it may have been … Continue reading
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria, News Breaks on Twitter
The U.S. military has launched air attacks on Islamic State forces inside Syrian borders for the first time, a Pentagon official confirmed Monday night. “U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using … Continue reading
‘Gotham’ Premiere: Can Det. Jim Gordon Carry a Series?
The series premiere of Gotham set in motion the adventures of Det. Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) with more than a few Easter Eggs to tease Batman fans of some things to come Little Poison Ivy! Preteen Catwoman (Catgirl?)! And broody … Continue reading
‘Gotham’ Premiere Recap: ‘There Will Be Light, Bruce’
“I promise you, however dark and scary the world might be right now … there will be light. There will be light, Bruce.” Gotham, perhaps the biggest network series premieres of the year, opens with its main character telling an … Continue reading