The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO—One of tech’s biggest names, Google, is reorganizing under a new moniker—“Alphabet”—in a move underscoring its founders’ ambitions to pursue ventures far beyond the company’s Internet search core, from self-driving cars to cutting-edge medical research. It will still use the Google name for its popular Internet […]
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The Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch prosecutors have said for the first time that they have found possible parts of a BUK missile system at the site in eastern Ukraine where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was brought down last year, killing all 298 people on board. Prosecutors say […]
By Ian Bickis THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — From megawatts to the size of rotors, everything about wind turbines has been getting bigger. But even proponents of wind power say they may be reaching a limit as logistics and a lack of social acceptance over their size start to hinder […]
The Associated PressBrandon Bailey SAN FRANCISCO — One of tech’s biggest names, Google, is reorganizing under a new moniker — “Alphabet” — in a move underscoring its founders’ ambitions to pursue ventures far beyond the company’s Internet search core, from self-driving cars to cutting-edge medical research. It will still use […]
The Associated PressJoan Lowy WASHINGTON — Air traffic controllers’ work schedules often lead to chronic fatigue, making them less alert and endangering the safety of the country’s air traffic system, according to a study the U.S. government kept secret for years. Federal Aviation Administration officials posted the study online Monday, […]
The Canadian PressSusan Greer LONDON, Ont. — If you don’t know someone who’s trying to give away zucchini right now, you probably don’t know anyone who is growing it. This summer squash grows easily and in great abundance, and if it’s not picked when it’s relatively small — 15 to […]
The Canadian Press When neighbours with zucchini growing in their garden offer some of the abundant squash, it’s great to know that it can go into a variety of dishes. Here are some recipes to try that feature it as an ingredient. CHICKEN, CORN AND ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS Zucchini is popular […]
The Associated PressElliot Spagat SAN DIEGO—As Jason Thrasher lowered his helicopter to a park with seven firefighters aboard, he saw what he thought was another firefighting chopper battling a blaze that was threatening homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pilot suddenly identified the object as a four-rotor […]
