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US Soldier in Kuwait Dies After Non-Combat Incident

June 11, 2021
Convoys drive to Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, as U.S. forces depart Iraq in 2011. (Kathryn Whittenberger/U.S. Navy) A U.S. soldier deployed in Kuwait died Thursday, the Defense Department announced. The soldier’s name is being withheld until the next of kin is notified. The incident happened at Camp Buehring and is under investigation, according to the announcement. It is unclear what led to the…
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iOS 15: Here’s everything new in FaceTime

June 11, 2021
FaceTime is one of the key apps receiving a lot of love from Apple in iOS 15. When the new update for iPhone launches in a few months, users will be able to join the conversation with friends on Android and Windows, and so much more. Here’s everything new in…
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iOS 15 tidbits: AirPrint overhaul, live locations in Find My, more

June 11, 2021
Small changes within iOS 15 continue to emerge as beta testing continues. In addition to headlining features like a dramatic update to FaceTime, SharePlay, and more, iOS 15 includes a variety of smaller quality-of-life improvements. Head below as we highlight changes to AirPrint, the Find My app, and more. The Find My application enhancements in iOS 15, including support notifications when you…
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Hands-on: Here’s how iPhone’s Live Text OCR works in iOS 15

June 11, 2021
One of the handy new features arriving with iOS 15 is the option to quickly recognize text and select, copy, paste, lookup, and more in both the Camera and Photos app. Let’s looks at how iPhone Live Text OCR works from photos to screenshots and handwriting too. Live Text…
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Why a Texas congressman asked the Forest Service to move the moon to fight climate change

June 11, 2021
Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) asked the US Forest Service if it was possible to alter the orbits of the moon or the Earth to combat climate change. Was he serious? What he asked about the moon and climate change In a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Tuesday, Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX), who sits on the committee, asked Jennifer Eberlien, associate deputy chief of the…
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Google Doodle celebrates UEFA Euro 2020’s official kick-off

June 11, 2021
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the overdue start of Europe’s feast of football – UEFA Euro 2020. The second-largest international football (soccer for all you Americans) tournament after the World Cup, UEFA Euro 2020 is the world’s largest regional competition…
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Tesla warns new Model S Plaid won’t hit advertised 200 mph at launch, needs tire/wheel upgrade

June 11, 2021
Tesla is warning that its new Model S Plaid won’t hit its advertised 200 mph top speed at launch since it will need a tire and wheel upgrade this fall. When Tesla announced the new Model S Plaid, the automaker announced some impressive specs, like a 0-60 mph acceleration in 1.99 seconds, a quarter-mile run in 9.2 seconds, and a top speed of 200 mph. Those are record-breaking specs in many…
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