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China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier is expected to start sea trials imminently, a source close to the navy said, amid what analysts say is growing external pressure to push forward its development.

The Type 001A aircraft carrier’s maiden sea trial could take place this week, possibly coinciding with the PLA Navy’s 69th anniversary on Monday depending on weather and ocean conditions, according to the source.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Researchers from graphics company NVIDIA developed a deep learning system that automatically reconstructs corrupted images or fills in missing parts:

Shares of aluminum producer Alcoa Corp. tumbled 12.5% in midday trade Monday, putting them on track for the biggest one-day selloff in nine years, after the U.S. extended the deadline for dealing with United Co. Rusal. The Russia-based aluminum giant is controlled by Oleg Deripaska, who was sanctioned for his involvement in U.S. elections meddling. Trading volume has ballooned to 8.6 million shares, which is nearly double the full-day average. Alcoa's stock is on track for the biggest percentage decline since it plunged 14.2% on March 30... Читать дальше...

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• On April 12, a Starbucks manager called the police to arrest two black men at a Philadelphia location. In response to protests, the coffee chain will hold an "implicit racial bias training" on May 29.
• In more than a dozen interviews with Business Insider, former and current baristas are divided on the training. While some feel optimistic, others view it as a PR stunt — with one barista saying Starbucks was simply "trying to save their a--es."
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There will likely be a special election to fill the seat left by former Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) after the...

Why are restaurants, bars, and clubs so loud? I often return from a dinner party with a sore throat from having to shout all night just to converse with other people. It wasn't always this way. Julia Belluz, writing for Vox, blames loud restaurants on five things:

Golden State Warrior Steph Curry has signed a multi-year development and production deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment, and has formed his own production company, Unanimous Media. Unanimous Media, which is mostly likely a nod to Curry being the first NBA player in history to be unanimously voted as an MVP, will focus on scripted and …

Having made it to the Champions League semi-finals brings unexpected pressure. But it’s a nice kind of pressure. If you’d asked people to predict the Champions League semi-finalists back in the autumn, it’s likely neither Liverpool nor Roma would have cracked any neutral or pundit’s top ten. Both sides are here now, though, and will be determined to make the most of it. They also both have fully earned their place at this stage in Europe’s top cup competition according to Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp... Читать дальше...

A bus crash in North Korea has killed 32 Chinese tourists and four North Koreans, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Monday.

There is ’90s nostalgia — and then there is this.

When former child star Macaulay Culkin sat down with Ellen DeGeneres on her show Monday to discuss his latest project, a podcast called “Bunny Ears,” she took the opportunity to go through photos of the actor that encapsulate the early years of his career.

And one of those pics just so happens to also be the “most ’90s photo” Culkin has ever seen.

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The EU armed force issue still prompts a heated debate. Speaking to Sputnik, European analysts have shared their views about the potential formation of a unified military structure in Europe and the possibility of the creation of a common EU-Russian defensive bloc.

Giannis helps Bucks win playoff game but can't score table at Mexican restaurant

The bromance between Kanye West and Elon Musk just shifted into high gear. The superstar rapper took to Twitter Sunday night to gush about his Tesla, calling his Model S with a custom matte silver finish “the funnest car I’ve ever driven.” “I really love my Tesla. I’m in the future. Thank you Elon,” the...

Syrian security services chief Ali Mamluk has refused to appear before a military tribunal in Lebanon to face terror-related charges, a court source told AFP Monday.

The winners of a series of microgrants offered by the New York Department of Sanitation are helping to facilitate a more circular economy for the city’s food businesses.

How the performer became an entertainer as omnipresent as oxygen.

When I saw Beyoncé in concert in 2016, I found myself far above the stage, in the extreme nosebleed seats of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. I watched much of the concert on the gigantic screens displaying the performer as she slid effortlessly among her biggest hits, while still leaving a little time to pay homage to the then-recently passed Prince via a cover of “Purple Rain.”

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TBS has renewed “The Last O.G.” for a sophomore season, the network said Monday. “Search Party” has also been renewed.

At least one superhero will surely die in Avengers: Infinity War. Captain America should be the one to do it.

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Robin Thicke’s girlfriend, April Love Geary, wants to normalize breast-feeding in public. But not all of the model’s Instagram followers approved of her Sunday, April 21, photo, which showed her nursing 2-month-old Mia.

British Big Brother alum Chanelle Hayes had several issues with the picture that was snapped by Thicke, 41, in the couple’s bedroom. “I’m all for breast-feeding and having a choice how to feed your baby but WHY do people... Читать дальше...

TOKYO — Robots that can weld, lift and bolt are being developed to help bridge labor shortages at Japanese construction sites, though their use will be limited to night shifts when no human workers will be nearby due to safety and regulatory concerns. Major Japanese construction company Shimizu Corp. showed off several robots Monday, including...

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If you want to see whether Google and Facebook are serious about fixing their mutual problems with privacy and misinformation, watch what happens at their upcoming annual showcases.

A few weeks from now, Facebook and Google will hold their yearly developer conferences, massive events meant to celebrate their platforms and visions for the future. They're typically packed full of grand pronouncements, flashy demos, and Google Glass-wearing... Читать дальше...

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If you want to see whether Google and Facebook are serious about fixing their mutual problems with privacy and misinformation, watch what happens at their upcoming annual showcases.

A few weeks from now, Facebook and Google will hold their yearly developer conferences, massive events meant to celebrate their platforms and visions for the future. They're typically packed full of grand pronouncements, flashy demos, and Google Glass-wearing... Читать дальше...

The Gators finished this week's rankings ahead of Stanford, N.C. State and Texas Tech and Oregon State.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes that Rafa Benitez is the ideal man to take over from Arsene Wenger in the summer.

The SIU says OPP were called to the scene near Oxford Road 22 and Oxford Road 29 around 1 a.m. for a report of a man in distress.