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SEC throws out investor vote pushing Exxon Mobil to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Reported by CNBC:  The Securities and Exchange Commission has allowed Exxon Mobil to block a shareholder proposal requiring the…

The Physics of the Doppler Effect, Represented as Tiny Balls

Reported by WIRED: The International Isle of Man TT is a crazy motorcycle race. I mean—it’s…

‘They couldn’t stop him’: The oral history of Dirk’s 1998 Nike Hoop Summit

Reported by ESPN: 7:33 AM ET Before stepping foot on American soil, 19-year-old Dirk Nowitzki…

Loughlin, Huffman set for court appearances in college scam

ABC Entertainment: Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman faced court…

You Can Win a Sleepover at the Freakin’ Louvre Museum, and I’m Wholeheartedly Shook

Reported by POPSUGAR: If you grew up obsessed with the Night at the Museum movie series, you’re going to flip out over the…

Lego’s Break Dancing Robot, Best Email Apps, and More News

Reported by WIRED: Tech news you can use, in two minutes or less: Lego’s changing the game, again Lego has introduced a new…

Russ honors slain rapper with 20-20-20 game

Reported by ESPN: 12:52 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook sat alone on the…

Footage from ‘It: Chapter 2,’ ‘Joker’ debuts at CinemaCon

ABC Entertainment: Warner Bros. doled out a Godzilla-sized serving of new footage in a marathon presentation to promote its upcoming slate of…

House Democrats’ budget plan boosts spending caps by more than $350 billion over two years

Reported by Washington Times: House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a proposal that would boost discretionary spending caps by more than $350 billion…

Missing Something? These 19 Chairs Will Complete Any Room, All Under $250!

Reported by POPSUGAR: If you’ve ever looked at your room and thought “something’s missing,” chances are the last puzzle piece is…

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