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In moments of peril, superheroes don’t hesitate, they leap into action. And so, it seems, do little boys if their baby sister’s life depends on it. When 8-year-old Jaxson Dempsey realized his 20-month-old sister Lelia was choking on a chicken Read more
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed announced on social media Thursday night that the Seahawks would cut him today. Indeed, that appears where it’s headed. The team attempted to trade Reed for much of Friday without success, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media Read more
Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help speech pathologists treat communication disorders, according to University of Queensland research. Dr. Atiyeh Vaezipour, from the RECOVER Injury Research Center, said the results provided a foundation to inform the design, development and implementation Read more
Victoria’s Secret owner L Brands raised its current-quarter profit forecast for the second time this month as customers use stimulus checks to buy everything from scented candles to lingerie, sending its shares to a three-year high. The company on Friday Read more
Google is announcing a bunch of new features planned for Google Maps, including a new tool to help with indoor navigation and suggestions for eco-friendly driving routes. The features announced today aren’t rolling out all at once, though; many aren’t Read more
A chocolate bar has come to light 121 years after it was given to boost troops’ morale during the Boer War. The treat, still in its original tin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1900. National Trust conservators found it Read more
The 49ers hold the No. 3 pick in the draft after Friday’s trade with the Dolphins and a move further up the board reportedly wasn’t a topic of conversation. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the 49ers spoke to the Read more
When Fred VanVleet brings the basketball up the court, the Toronto Raptors guard needs to read the defense and decide his next move while still controlling a continuous flow of movements to keep his dribble alive. Depending on the actions Read more
Facebook Inc said on Friday it plans to reopen its Menlo Park, California headquarters with 10% occupancy on May 10, if the COVID-19 situation begins to improve. Major tech companies including Facebook were among the fastest to shift to work Read more
We already knew that PayPal was planning to support cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, and now, the online payment app announced US customers can do just that with its “Checkout with Crypto” feature, which is rolling out today. After Read more