Virginia law bans mobile phone use by teen drivers

16 January, 2021

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Virginia governor Tim Kaine signed a bill into law on Friday last week that prohibits the use of mobile phones by newly licensed drivers under the age of 18 while operating a motor vehicle. Mobile phone users must pull off to the side of the road, or into a parking lot, […]

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Digital security researchers publicly reveal vulnerability in WPA2 WiFi protocol

16 January, 2021

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Thursday, October 19, 2017 On Monday, digital security researchers Mathy Vanhoef and Frank Piessens of Belgium’s KU Leuven university publicly disclosed a security vulnerability in the WPA2 Wi-Fi (wireless local-area networking) protocol, which they called KRACK (for Key Reinstallation Attack). Their study claimed KRACK affects every modern device using Wi-Fi; it can be fixed by […]

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Californian computer company lodges antitrust suit against Microsoft

16 January, 2021

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Tuesday, February 21, 2006Tangent Computer, a computer services and hardware company based in Burlingame, California has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft. The lawsuit filed on February 14, 2006 claims that Microsoft continues to breach federal antitrust laws. Tangent alleges that Microsoft fosters tactics “to prevent and destroy competition” while raising prices of its software to […]

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Bangladesh security tightened following Pilkhana massacre and Bashundhara City fire

16 January, 2021

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Friday, March 20, 2009 Following the Pilkhana massacre which occurred February 25 and 26 leaving 74 dead and the inferno at the Bashundhara City shopping mall complex March 13 leaving seven dead, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said security measures are being tightened countrywide across Bangladesh. Fire drills will be enacted at all key-point installations (KPI). […]

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Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA, on animal rights and the film about her life

16 January, 2021

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Last night HBO premiered I Am An Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA. Since its inception, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made headlines and raised eyebrows. They are almost single-handedly responsible for the movement against animal testing and their efforts have raised the suffering animals […]

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Warmest Canadian winter on record

16 January, 2021

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Tuesday, March 14, 2006 The winter of 2005/2006 has been the warmest winter in Canada since the beginning of the nationwide weather record in 1948, with average nationwide temperatures 3.9°C above the long-term average. Statistically, such a strong deviation from the average is expected to be observed only once in 100 years. While most of […]

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Category:Recycling

16 January, 2021

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This is the category for Recycling. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 10 October 2010: Residents of Leeds, England neighbourhood plagued with crime ask council for help 26 June 2009: University study finds U.S. defense contract information in ‘electronic waste’ in Africa 23 April 2009: Earth Day 2009 celebrated around the globe 29 […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Gordon Kubanek, Nepean Carleton

16 January, 2021

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Gordon Kubanek is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]

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Ullrich and Sevilla suspended from Tour de France

16 January, 2021

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Friday, June 30, 2006 STRASBOURG, France — T-Mobile suspended the Tour de France contestants Jan Ullrich and Oscar Sevilla, and they will not participate in the Tour de France. Ullrich’s mentor, Rudy Pevenage, is also suspended. The news was published at today’s press meeting. It is the first consequence of the big Spanish doping-scandal. The […]

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Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend

16 January, 2021

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Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]

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