Chicago Teachers Union Reaches Deal To End 11-Day Strike

More than 300,000 students missed days of classes, but they will be made up at the end of the school year.

Aaron Sorkin: Mark Zuckerberg Is ‘Assaulting Truth’ With Ad Policy

In a furious open letter, the “Social Network” writer slammed Zuckerberg for his hands-off approach to political ads.

Trump’s Handling Of Baghdadi Raid Gets Positive Marks, Changes Few Minds About Him

Americans continue to disapprove of his foreign policy, the survey finds.

Netflix's first scripted podcast is an offshoot of 'Daybreak'

Netflix’s foray into podcasting will soon include its first scripted show. Variety has learned that Netflix is supplementing its apocalyptic zombie show Daybreak with a podcast, The Only Podcast Left, on November 7th. The six-episode program will t…

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2020 Porsche 911 gives manual fans something to smile about

The manual transmission may be gradually disappearing, but Porsche knows what 911 enthusiasts want. The German automaker has confirmed that the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S will be offered with a manual transmission, regardless of whether you opt for the coupe or the convertible. And that’s not the only good news. Porsche is using its seven-speed stick shift for … Continue reading

WhatsApp adds fingerprint lock security feature on Android

WhatsApp has announced a new layer of security for Android users: the ability to lock the app with a fingerprint. The new feature joins the previously released support for Face ID and Touch ID on the iPhone. Similar locking features are found on a number of competing apps, including popular encrypted messaging app Signal. Messaging apps have largely replaced texting … Continue reading

Diablo 4 leak has good news for Diablo 2 fans

BlizzCon is set to kick off tomorrow, and Blizzard is widely expected to reveal Diablo 4 during the show. As with many expected big-name reveals, there have been a number of leaks surrounding the game, and the latest one paints an encouraging picture for those who have a soft spot for Diablo 2. It seems that Blizzard has looked to … Continue reading

Temperatures Are Dropping, and So Is the Price on the Famous Amazon Coat

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How China Is Helping Drive Deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia

This has been a watershed year for tropical forests—and not in a good way. Massive fires have burned through hundreds of thousands of acres of rainforests in Indonesia and Brazil. The result is huge uptick in greenhouse gas emissions due to carbon being released from not only trees, but also degraded carbon-storing…

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