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Tech News May 17, 2016

Google Chrome to block Flash by default, possibly dealing final blow to hated software

Google might be about to finally kill off Flash by all but banning its use in Chrome. The software – which is used for videos…

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Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court [...]

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Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon. [...]

Stefanik accuses Columbia president of 'pro-terrorist' professor 'cover-up,' warns of potential felony

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., torched Columbia University President Dr. Nemat Shafik's testimony on Professor Joseph Massad, stating, "knowingly misleading Congress is a felony." [...]

10 big statement gifts for Mother's Day

Go big this Mother's Day with these ten unique, splurge-worthy gift ideas that will make any mom on your list feel special this holiday. [...]

Jelly Roll launches music studio inside Nashville juvenile detention center where he was once incarcerated

Country superstar Jelly Roll helped fund a music studio inside of a juvenile detention center in Nashville where he once served time. [...]

Olympic organizers announce plans to use AI in sports ahead of Paris games

The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced plans to use AI in various Olympic aspects, including athlete identification, training and judging. [...]

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so. [...]

Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Israel Strikes Iran, but Scope of Attack Appears Limited

Iranian officials reported blasts overnight at a military base near the city of Isfahan. Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but muted initial reaction in both countries suggested they wanted to ease tensions. [...]

The Dusty Magnets of the Milky Way

A new map of the center of the Milky Way galaxy reveals details of its magnetic fields [...]

Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More

Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday. His strong hand is just what many Indians seem to want. [...]

Israel’s Strike Was Smaller Than Expected, and So Was Iran’s Reaction

The relatively limited scope of the attack, as well as a muted response from Iranian officials, may have lowered the chances of an immediate escalation, analysts said. [...]

What We Know About Israel’s Strike in Iran

Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first military response to the Iranian attack on Israel last weekend. [...]

Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store

Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China. [...]

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White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

Prop guns spark debate after cinematographer's death on set

White House signals Biden may address filibuster reform soon

Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. 'alarmed'

Ex-Giuliani associate Parnas found guilty of violating U.S. campaign finance law