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How to tell each of the six recognized figure skating jumps apart.

Every four years, a giant swath of the American population fixates on a worldwide competition that fuses turgid nationalism with the hypnotic chaos of humans flinging themselves into the air and landing on tiny metal slivers atop a slick, glassy surface.

The air is cold, the ice is crisp, and it’s once again time for Olympic figure skating.

Like Olympic swimming, gymnastics, and track and field, figure skating... Читать дальше...

Six facts about the toughest animal on Earth.

Paul Bartels gets a rush every time he discovers a new species of tardigrade, the phylum of microscopic animals best known for being both strangely cute and able to survive the vacuum of space.

”The first paper I wrote describing a new species, there was a maternal-paternal feeling — like I just gave birth to this new thing,” he said in 2016.

The rush comes, in part, because tardigrades are the most fascinating animals known to science... Читать дальше...

Zach Churchill says other areas of the education system require investment and the money may well be used for something else if the union refuses the government's offer.

Cindy’s in a major Omega campaign, Naomi’s back on the catwalk and Donatella broke the internet with her reunion of the ‘famous five’ for the Versace SS18 show. As the original supers stalk back into the spotlight, here's our edit of the best models of all time.

The Nunes Memo, capitalized to give it far more gravitas that it actually possesses, was released late last week to mixed reviews. Nunes had built it up to be a mind-blowing damnation of a politically corrupt Federal Bureau of Investigation, more interested in destroying Trump than performing its appointed duties. The memo showed the FBI had relied on questionable evidence from the Steele dossier while securing FISA warrants to surveill former Trump adviser Carter Page. This memo was composed... Читать дальше...

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New video by JohnChenciner: The BodyGlove EZ 8’2” Inflatable longboard brings a new kind of fun travel experience to surfing hassle-free, while also allowing you to travel and surf anywhere in the world without the hassle of flying with a bulky board. The EZ longboard rolls down small to fit in almost any travel bag, ultra-durable to take some rough abuse, and is easy to surf any wave you can throw at it. The durable double layered drop stitch and high pressure 20psi construction creates a stif...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirms that officers recently seized over 15,500 kilograms of undeclared loose leaf tobacco.

Just in time for the Olympics and March Madness, Hulu has announced on its subreddit that it has added support for 60-frames-per-second live TV streams for some channels on select devices. The company is referring to this as “phase one” of its 60 fps roll-out, which will result in noticeably smoother movement when you’re watching content like sports. That’s the situation where this improvement will pay off the most, but Hulu says you’ll also spot the difference when watching news on CNN; everything... Читать дальше...

Call him Jimmy Gs. Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers agreed Thursday on a five-year, $137.5 million contract, his $27.5 million per year making him the highest paid player in football, NFL Network reported. How much of the contract is guaranteed is unclear. That sets the market for free agents such as Jets target Kirk Cousins....

The PSG forward continues to be linked with a shock move back to Spain, but the former Barcelona star does not think it will happen

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the possibility of another government shutdown occurring within the next 24 hours. Will a deal be reached today, and will DACA be addressed in a serious manner?

This story is as dumb as this headline. Thank you lefty identity politics. Your existence has made us all dumber.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 600 points during trading Thursday, the latest major swing in a volatile week for the market. At its low, the Dow dropped roughly 650 points before recovering slightly, The Hill reports.

Johnson, 42, will team with Alex Bowman (24), William Byron (20) and Chase Elliott (22) as Hendrick shoots for a record 13th Cup championship.

Manchester City continue to break the bank on defensive reinforcements, but are they spending too much on defensive options? Craig Burley doesn't think it's fair for critics to make Raheem Sterling the scapegoat for Man City's draw against Burnley after his point-blank miss. Manchester City's pursuit of an unprecedented four-pronged success in 2017-18 moves up a level in the next three weeks, with the Champions League restarting, a League Cup final with Arsenal and an FA Cup sixth-round... Читать дальше...

A bunch of clean-cut white guys — dressed all in white, to drive the point home — sing “We are Africa!” The dramaturgically unsound founding myth of the Mormon religion finds fitting analogues in “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings.” Seven years after its premiere, the Tony Award-winning “The Book of Mormon” is still priceless. Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone’s silly, raunchy musical comedy incisively encapsulates foibles — not just those of the Mormon religion... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Engineers and inventors who innovate for the movie business have their own Academy Awards. The film academy's Scientific and Technical Awards recognize engineering and design achievements that have had a lasting influence on the art of filmmaking, from camera rigs to digital software. The Sci-Tech Awards have been presented since 1931 and have had their own separate ceremony since 1977. This year's presentation will be hosted by Patrick Stewart on Saturday in Beverly Hills, California. Читать дальше...

John McAfee, Technology Pioneer and Founder of McAfee Securities, has commented on the indictment of over 30 people on charges of trafficking in stolen identities and inflicting some $530 million in damages globally.

Defence lawyer says the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Gerald Stanley fired at Colten Boushie intentionally if the murder charge is to stick.

Ben & Jerry's, known for its ice cream filled with chunks of fudge, brownies or cookie dough, is the latest big brand to launch a slimmed-down version.

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The county sheriff who led the law enforcement response to the Dakota Access oil pipeline protest in North Dakota says he'll seek a second term in office. The Bismarck Tribune reports that Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier made his announcement Thursday. Kirchmeier first sought the sheriff's position in 2014 after 29 years with the state Highway Patrol. In 2016 and 2017 he led the response to the pipeline protests that drew thousands of people and resulted in 761 arrests over a six-month span. Читать дальше...

A GOP challenger to Gov. Cuomo turned up Thursday outside the corruption trial of a former top aide to the governor to charge that it proves “certain payments have to be made” to do business with the state. “What’s coming out of this trial is a lot of information that shows how Cuomo runs his...

With “The 15:17 to Paris,” director Clint Eastwood overwhelms the extraordinary with the mundane, turning the true story of three Americans who helped subdue a gunman aboard a European train into a tedious film. The movie retraces the 2015 European backpacking trip of Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler, three young men who first became friends as boys in the Sacramento area. Not just the part of the trio’s European tour involving the train attack, but every uneventful... Читать дальше...