Debate is intensifying in South Africa over the practice of hunting captive-bred lions. Critics, who refer to the custom as "canned hunting," say lions that are bred in captivity are not afraid of people, making them easy targets for shooting in relatively confined areas. … [Read more...]
Paratroopers Compete in Military Games from Russia, China and Other Nations
Paratroopers from Russia, China and several other nations have shown their skills at military competitions in western Russia. The troops parachuted, overcame obstacles, shot their weapons and conducted races in combat vehicles at Dubrovichi shooting range in Ryazan region, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) southeast of Moscow. … [Read more...]
Hackers Exploit Flaw in Apple’s OS X to Install Adware
A security flaw in an operating system is dangerous, but a security flaw that's being actively exploited in the wild, and for which there is no official fix, is much more problematic. That's exactly what's happening to Apple's latest version of OS X, according to security company Malwarebytes. … [Read more...]
Suspect Charged with Murdering Memphis Police Officer Held on $9M Bail
Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, was charged with first-degree murder of officer Sean Bolton. Wilbourn is accused of killing Bolton after the officer interrupted a drug deal on Saturday night. Wilbourn managed to evade police for two days and had a few words for the Memphis department's director when he turned himself in. … [Read more...]
Is Apple Inc. Facing a Double Bite?
The Apple stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) lost more than 7% of its value in June and July while it is remarkable that the stock is running 2.36% negative in just the first trading day of the August. Apple fell to the third place in China’s rankings, the world’s largest smartphone market, according to data recently released by two market research firms. … [Read more...]
The Sweet Smell of Silent Garbage Collection
In New York, the sound of trash may be as familiar as its smell. The booming thunder of an 18-ton garbage truck rumbling down the city’s rutted roads. The screeching hum of the compactor, the pops and crackles of the refuse within. … [Read more...]
James Holmes Qualifies for Death Penalty for Movie Massacre
Jurors have unanimously agreed the death penalty should remain an option for Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes as the sentencing portion of his trial heads to its final phase. The decision clears the way for a last plea from both sides, including what is expected to be gripping and emotional testimony from victims about the harm and suffering Holmes caused with his … [Read more...]
New Leasing Program for 3D Printers Offered by Becoming 3D
Becoming 3D, provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and supplies for both professionals and consumers, has now formed a pair of strategic partnerships with leasing corporations GreatAmerica Financial Services and Ascentium Capital to provide leasing and purchase options for high-end 3D printing equipment. … [Read more...]