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Jennifer Lawrence will play Pulitzer-winning war photographer for Spielberg
LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Lawrence is attached to play Lynsey Addario in a film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning wartime photographer’s book, It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life Of Love and War, which Steven Spielberg will direct, sources familiar … Continue reading
Nuns having fun will restore your faith in joy
1963 Sisters tested the swings at nearby St. Joseph’s Village school. Image: David McLane/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images 1963 Once a year, a boy’s-eye view of the scouting movement is given to nuns from several schools in Bergen … Continue reading
Obama: Kremlin critic’s murder reflects poorly on Russian freedom
President Barack Obama says the brutal, public murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov is a sign that civil rights in the country are headed backwards — and has again called for a thorough investigation into the shooting. Speaking to … Continue reading
The new Moto E is the best budget Android smartphone. Period.
Now is the time to upgrade to a smartphone if you’re still clinging on to that Razr or Nokia candy bar phone. Motorola’s new second-gen Moto E is not a high-end device nor is it a mid-range device. It’s an … Continue reading
Volcano eruption in Chile evacuates thousands
One of South America’s most active volcanos erupted early Tuesday in southern Chile, spewing heavy smoke into the air as lava surged down its slopes, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people. The Villarica volcano erupted around 3 a.m. local … Continue reading
Pebble unveils high-end Pebble Time Steel and smart straps program
BARCELONA — It’s been less than a week since the Pebble Time smartwatch raised $10 million in 48 hours, becoming the fastest growing crowd-funding project on the site. But the company is headed back to Kickstarter again to launch yet … Continue reading
Rebekah Brooks returns to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire to lead Storyful, report says
The long and scandalous phone hacking saga of former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks has ended with her media resurrection in the U.S., thanks to her biggest champion: News Corp. founder Rupert Murdoch Brooks’ new role, according to … Continue reading
Conflicting reports about CCTV footage of Boris Nemtsov’s murder
The investigation into the killing of Boris Nemtsov, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who was gunned down not far from the Kremlin, faced conflicting reports Monday about possible surveillance footage of his slaying. See also: ‘Heroes never … Continue reading
Apple Watch Power Reserve feature will save battery life, report says
In the days leading up to Apple’s big event next week, which is rumored to be focused on the Apple Watch, a new detail about the company’s first wearable has been leaked Along with all other features mentioned during Tim … Continue reading
Blackphone 2 wants to be your super secure work phone
BARCELONA – Security-oriented smartphone maker Silent Circle came out all guns blazing at Mobile World Congress 2015, announcing a new smartphone, a tablet, a new version of its secure smartphone OS and several key apps for the platform Monday First … Continue reading
