PA ONS News•yesterday, 9:55 p.m.•Amended yesterday, 22:01 US media company Paramount will pay $1.5 billion for the right to broadcast the Champions League in the US. The company edged out Amazon with this offer, US media reports. The rights are valid for the next six years. The costs of broadcasting the football successes of major European clubs thus amount to …
Read More »Conservative US states ban abortion after Supreme Court ruling, ‘not America as we know it’ | Abroad
With videoAfter nearly 50 years, the constitutional right to abortion is ending in the United States. The US Supreme Court has rejected the landmark decision in Roe v Wade. US President Biden calls it an ‘unfortunate mistake’. Missouri currently bans abortion. Foreign teachers June 24 2022 Latest update: 25-06-22, 07:24 That 1973 case gave women across the United States the …
Read More »The change in abortion in the United States shocks more than one: “What a setback”
Photo: ANP Removing the national right to abortion is “a tragic mistake”. US President Joe Biden said this in response to the US Supreme Court’s strike down of the nation’s right to abortion. US states can now decide for themselves how they regulate abortion. Biden said “women’s health and lives are at risk as a result” and it is being …
Read More »‘Have you got a moment for me’: multilingual karaoke for science at Lowlands 2022
At Lowlands 2022, the vocal cords will be well lubricated. Not only are the front rows of The Opposites, Arctic Monkeys and Stromae singing, but you can also proudly display your musical talent at Lowlands Science. You wouldn’t expect it, but even your fake canary whine is a valuable contribution to science this weekend. In the Lowlands Science area, several …
Read More »COTA comes with a special stand on the inner pitch
The popularity of Formula 1 in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. The big names in the sport have jumped on the hype and next year there are three American Grands Prix on the calendar. Next year they will go to Austin, Miami and Las Vegas. In Austin, they are already expecting a lot from the event …
Read More »Google’s search engine should soon show more useful search results | Technology
Google will soon roll out an update to its search engine Search. This should ensure that users get better search results and don’t see sites “that are only interesting for the algorithm”, reports Google Thursday. The tech company will showcase the helpful content feature over the next week. It adjusts Google’s algorithm to compile search result lists. Google cites people …
Read More »New speedometers deployed by motorcycle cops: six driver’s licenses recovered
On Tuesday August 16, employees of the Surinamese Police Motor Watch Service (MSD) collected six driver’s licenses from motorists during various traffic checks in Paramaribo. During these traffic checks, road users used the new speedometers, in which the government has invested. Motorists were issued a ticket for violating the speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour or more. The collected …
Read More »This weekend: Ospelse Molendagen – Nederweert24
Under the theme “From farmer to baker”, the millers of the Korenbloem mill in Ospel are organizing the Ospelse Molendagen for the 7th time. You are welcome to come and enjoy the wonderful smell of grinding grain. Ospelse Mill Days Also, on this special day (Sunday), the machines the farmer used to sow and thresh are on display. In this …
Read More »Reuters: Musk wants to buy rival brain implant startup
Photo: ANP Billionaire Elon Musk has approached a competitor of his own startup, Neuraling, to buy it. This is reported by Reuters news agency based on insiders. Like Neuraling, Synchron is involved in brain implants that people can use to control computers. However, the company is close to FDA approval to allow its products to actually be implanted in patients. …
Read More »Netflix is coming this fall with a documentary about “The Redeem Team”, the American basketball team that won gold at the 2008 Games
Sports documentaries are trendy and popular and are therefore massively made by streaming services. Netflix will therefore come with the documentary film on October 7, 2022 The Redeem Team. It will be about the USA national basketball team that won gold at the 2008 Olympics, after Team USA must have been surprisingly happy with bronze four years earlier. The story …
Read More »Staghouwer wants to fight barn fires with bespoke work
Compartment to prevent barn fires is impractical or ineffective for some livestock farms. This is apparent from the initial findings of the University and Wageningen research. Agriculture Minister Henk Staghouwer (ChristenUnie) therefore wants to see if customization is possible in legislation to fight barn fires, such as fire detection and extinguishing systems. The minister writes this in response to parliamentary …
Read More »NASCAR legend doesn’t expect Raikkonen win: ‘It usually takes time’
This weekend, Kimi Räikkönen will return to active racing. The Finnish Formula 1 World Singles Champion then takes part in a NASCAR race at the iconic Watkins Glen circuit. Räikkönen’s return is very significant since he only retired at the end of last season. Raikkonen’s return ensures that all eyes will be on NASCAR this weekend. The Finn has competed …
Read More »Apple warns of security flaw in iPhones, among others | Technology
Apple has warned owners of iPhone, iPad and Mac models to update their operating software. The company is doing this because it contains a security flaw that could allow it to take control of devices. The American company released two security reports this week that received relatively little attention. The warning includes iPhone 6 and newer models, all fifth-generation or …
Read More »AirTag in suitcase leads US police to porter’s home | Technology
19 aug 2022 om 15:47Update: 6 uur geleden An Apple AirTag helped US police solve multiple baggage thefts at a Florida airport, reports The New York Times. He led the police to the home of a porter. There, the police found more than 16,000 dollars (15,900 euros) in stolen property. By our technical writers A passenger had checked into Destin-Fort …
Read More »Spotify tests the sale of concert tickets in the United States | Technology
Spotify has launched a trial in the United States with the sale of concert tickets. The streaming service has quietly set up a website where tickets can currently be purchased for a handful of shows. The Swedish company can’t say much about the test at this time other than that it regularly tests new products and ideas, a spokesperson told …
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