By Carman Chai, Global News, May 22, 2016 He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t respond. For the first 15 years of his life, Gordy Baylinson’s parents thought their son didn’t understand what they were saying to him. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t respond. For the first 15 years of his life, Gordy Baylinson’s parents… Continue reading ‘This is not a cry for pity’: Non-speaking teen writes profound letter explaining autism
Category: World News
Indians demand government action after temperatures hit 51C
By Vidhi Doshi and Jon Boone, The Guardian, May 20, 2016 Hospitals struggle to cope as patient numbers soar and cold water in short supply after hottest day Residents of a city in the north-west of India have called for government action as temperatures reached 51C (123.8F), the highest the country has experienced since records… Continue reading Indians demand government action after temperatures hit 51C
EgyptAir plane debris, body part found in Mediterranean, officials say
By Thomson Reuters, CBC News, May 20, 2016 Egyptian military also finds passengers’ belongings, search continues for flight recorder Wreckage of the EgyptAir plane that went missing Thursday, as well as a body part and suitcases have been spotted floating in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Greek and Egyptian officials. Greek authorities have received notification that Egyptian authorities had spotted… Continue reading EgyptAir plane debris, body part found in Mediterranean, officials say
France DGSE: Spy service sets school code-breaking challenge
By BBC News, May 19, 2016 France’s external intelligence service, the DGSE, has sponsored a school competition to find the nation’s most talented young code-breakers. It is the first time the DGSE has got involved in such a project in schools. The first round drew in 18,000 pupils, and just 38 competed in the final… Continue reading France DGSE: Spy service sets school code-breaking challenge
Mark Zuckerberg has 'open conversation' with conservatives over Facebook features
By The Associated Press, May 19, 2016 Unclear if Facebook made any promises to change procedures Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday held a wide-ranging discussion with a group of conservative commentators who said afterward the Facebook CEO acknowledged the giant social network has a problem reaching conservatives. The meeting at Facebook’s Menlo Park, Calif., headquarters came… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg has 'open conversation' with conservatives over Facebook features
UN says risk of Zika outbreak across Europe is ‘low to moderate’
By The Associated Press, May 18, 2016 LONDON – The World Health Organization says the risk of a Zika outbreak across Europe is “low to moderate,” in a new risk assessment. The U.N. health agency said Wednesday there is a “high likelihood” the mosquito-borne virus could spread in three European regions with the mosquitoes that… Continue reading UN says risk of Zika outbreak across Europe is ‘low to moderate’
What to expect at Google I/O 2016 developers conference
By The Associated Press, May 18, 2016 Watch the keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai LIVE starting 1 p.m. ET Google is expected to dive deeper into virtual reality and artificial intelligence Wednesday during an annual conference that serves as a launching pad for its latest products and innovations. Although Google keeps its plans under… Continue reading What to expect at Google I/O 2016 developers conference
US wildfire season expected to be worse than normal
By The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 America’s primary wildfire-fighters are getting ready for the 2016 season, which is expected to be worse than average in Hawaii, Alaska and the Southwest. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will meet with regional forest officials Tuesday to discuss plans and preparations. The Forest… Continue reading US wildfire season expected to be worse than normal
Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs
By The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 Otto, launched by former Google engineer, aims to retrofit all U.S. trucks with self-driving tech Picture an 18-wheel truck barreling down the highway with 36,000 kilograms (80,000 pounds) of cargo and no one but a robot at the wheel. To many, that might seem a frightening idea, even… Continue reading Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs
Rare Roman relics unearthed in Rome subway construction
By Nicole Mortillaro, Global News, May 16, 2016 In a country as old as Italy, you never know what you’ll find while digging beneath the streets of Rome. Workers upgrading Rome’s subway system uncovered the ruins of a Roman barracks and much more earlier this month. The barracks were uncovered about nine metres below street… Continue reading Rare Roman relics unearthed in Rome subway construction