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Google makes phone calls free to France in the aftermath of Nice attacks
Google has announced that it will make calls to France free in the wake of the Nice attack. Users will be able to dial into France without charge via Hangouts, Google Voice and Project Fi from anywhere in the world … Continue reading
Springy pup leaping through the grass is the embodiment of joy
We are pleased to inform you that this dog might be part rabbit. The evidence? This joyous footage of it hopping through the tall grass on a summer’s day, lookin’ happy and getting mad air. SEE ALSO: Tiny rescue puppy … Continue reading
This armpit cooler from Japan is the only way to battle sweaty pits
Summertime is arguably the best season of the year. There’s a plethora of outdoor activities to fill up your weekend, the days are longer and vacations are on everyone’s list of priorities. But it’s also hot as balls. Sure, you … Continue reading
McDonald’s releases Singapore curry sauce in jumbo bottle
SINGAPORE — This has been a long time coming. And by this, we mean McDonald’s signature Singapore’s curry sauce is now yours to take home in a bottle. The sweet, tangy and spicy condiment has been a favourite here for … Continue reading
8 things you really didn’t want to know about vice presidential nominee Mike Pence
After months of mostly meaningless speculation, the answer has finally arrived: Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his vice presidential running mate. Though Pence has served both in Congress and in the Governor’s office, he’s not … Continue reading
One group’s strategy for saving sharks: buy a commercial fishing license
An Australian conservation group has bought a commercial shark fishing license — with the intention of saving the animal. WWF-Australia has spent A$100,000 (US$76,140) on one of Queensland’s five N4 fishery licenses, which allows operators to catch sharks and grey … Continue reading
Sprint unleashes ‘Pokémon Go’ lures at its retail stores to attract players
Sprint, the fourth largest wireless carrier in the U.S., is capitalizing on the Pokémon Go craze. Following T-Mobile’s announcement that its U.S. customers will be able to play Pokémon Go for a year without any of the data counting towards … Continue reading
7 Scottish castles that are almost affordable (thanks in part to Brexit)
The immediate aftermath of June’s shock Brexit result saw the pound crash to lows not seen in 30 years against the dollar, which means investing in prime pieces of Scotland’s history just got that much more affordable (for Americans, at least). Although the prospect of … Continue reading
New York City reports first known instance of female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika virus
Every week, doctors find out something new about the Zika virus, which has spread across 48 countries since 2015 and is poised to cross into the southeastern United States this summer. On Friday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading
Chelsea Handler, Ertharin Cousin among first confirmed 2016 Social Good Summit speakers
The first round of 2016 Social Good Summit speakers has been unveiled, and it includes everyone from talk show hosts to “The Libyan Doogie Howser.” Among the confirmed panelists are comedian Chelsea Handler, who currently hosts her own Netflix-original late-night … Continue reading