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Ryan Reynolds Celebrates ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ With Deadpool Rejection Note From Tony Stark

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Much like Deadpool enjoyed breaking down the fourth wall in his movie, he continues to chip away at the divide between Fox and Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Reynolds, who plays the titular hero in the R-rated superhero franchise, took to Twitter to congratulate  Avengers: Infinity War  on its wildly successful opening weekend with a very curt letter to the Merc with a Mouth from Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man) of Stark Enterprises. “From a guy who never knows when… from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2jkJvil

'Avengers: Infinity War' Just Had The Biggest Opening Weekend Ever

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"Avengers: Infinity War," the culmination of a 10-year Marvel film journey, from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2jhUfhn

T-Mobile, Sprint to merge: CEOs

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US wireless operators Sprint and T-Mobile will form a new company and push development of a super-fast 5G network, the heads of both firms said Sunday. "I'm excited to announce that @TMobile & @Sprint have reached an agreement to come together to form a new company -- a larger, stronger competitor that will be a force for positive change for all US consumers and businesses!" T-Mobile CEO John Legere announced as part of a series of tweets about the tie-up. T-Mobile, a division of Germany's Deutsche Telekom, and Sprint -- a subsidiary of Japan's SoftBank -- are at present the third and fourth largest US wireless operators, respectively. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2rb94pl

Migrant Caravan Arrives At U.S. Border, Despite Trump’s Threats

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Philippines' Duterte says Kuwait work ban 'permanent'

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said the temporary ban on Filipinos going to work in Kuwait is now permanent, intensifying a diplomatic standoff over the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf nation. Duterte in February prohibited workers heading to Kuwait following the murder of a Filipina maid whose body was found stuffed in her employer's freezer. The resulting row deepened after Kuwaiti authorities last week ordered Manila's envoy to leave the country over videos of Philippine embassy staff helping workers in Kuwait flee allegedly abusive employers. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2KnxDZ6

Dubai port operator, Hyperloop team up on high-speed cargo delivery

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Dubai's giant port operator DP World on Sunday joined hands with Virgin Hyperloop One to create a global firm that will build high-speed cargo delivery systems. The new company, DP World Cargospeed, will create futuristic transport systems using Hyperloop's tube-based technology to deliver goods and link existing road, rail and air transport infrastructure. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, head of state-owned DP World, said the partnership with Hyperloop, backed by British tycoon Richard Branson, would help "shape the future of global logistics". from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2jkFASF

Toddler dies, knife-wielding mom shot by police in Westchester County

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Officers shot a 28-year-old woman with a knife in her hands inside of the home on Chestnut Avenue in Mamaroneck. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Kk1qSh

Merle Haggard, Tom Petty honored at Stagecoach festival

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Many artists performed classic covers during Stagecoach weekend, but Dwight Yoakam practically turned his set into a Merle Haggard tribute show. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2w3MswW

Voters vent frustration, disappointment with Washington, elected officials

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ABC News contributor Frank Luntz held a focus group with Democratic and Republican voters to understand how they feel about the state of politics heading into the midterms. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2KopV0P

3 Siblings Are on Their Way to Recovery After The Accident That Killed Their Parents

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They are all in critical care. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HW4AgV

Box Office: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Launches With Heroic $250 Million

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Avengers assembled in full force at the box office this weekend. “Avengers: Infinity War” took North America by storm, opening with $250 million in 4,474 theaters. While numbers could fluctuate before an official tally comes in on Monday, that would surpass “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” for the biggest domestic opening weekend of all time. “The […] from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HCaUXb

Complete list of every full moon in 2018, including April's Pink moon

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Keep your eyes on the skies this weekend for April's full moon, which is dubbed the 'Pink moon'. While the moon will be at its fullest at 01:58 on Monday morning, it will take place overnight on Sunday – so start looking out for it as the sun sets on April 29. Stargazers were treated to two full moons in March: as well as the first full moon on the night of March 1, we saw another full moon on March 31. As it was the second full moon of the month, it was a blue moon – the second of 2018. The first blue moon of the year was a spectacular sight, dubbed the 'super blue blood moon'. Falling on January 31, it was the product of three different phenomena: it was a supermoon, a blue moon and a blood moon. While many said it was the first to be seen in 152 years, other contested the fact, leading to a division among scientists. The moon is the largest and brightest object in our night sky and has enchanted and inspired mankind for centuries. Blue moons are a rare breed, but

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Closes in on All-Time Domestic Weekend Record

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UPDATED: To nobody’s surprise, “Avengers: Infinity War” is already off to a record breaking start. The Marvel powerhouse looks to open in North America with $250 million from 4,474 locations, which would land it the highest domestic debut of all time. This number could fluctuate when an official tally comes in on Monday. That would be […] from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2FssvPw

Great Barrier Reef given £275million investment as damage spreads

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Australia on Sunday pledged a major cash injection to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef in what it said would be a game-changer for the embattled natural wonder. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said more than A$500 million (£275 million) will go towards improving water quality, tackling predators, and expanding restoration efforts. The World Heritage-listed site, which attracts millions of tourists, is reeling from significant bouts of coral bleaching due to warming sea temperatures linked to climate change. The reef is also under threat from the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, which has proliferated due to pollution and agricultural runoff. Mr Turnbull said it was the "largest ever single investment - to protect the reef, secure its viability and the 64,000 jobs that rely on the reef." "We want to ensure the reef's future for the benefit of all Australians, particularly those whose livelihood depends on the reef," he added. The reef is a critica

Northrop Grumman Has a Smart Strategy for Business Success

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Northrop Grumman is only bidding on projects that the company believes will generate the best financial returns on its investments. Continuing a recent trend amongst major defense companies, Northrop Grumman is only bidding on projects that the company believes will generate the best financial returns on its investments. The company even ruled out bidding on certain programs where it is the incumbent, such as a new replacement electro-optical distributed aperture system (DAS)—the contract for which ended up going to Raytheon. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HYjuTU

That's quackers! Mesmerizing overhead footage of hundreds of ducks following the leader

These photographs of hundreds of ducks following their leader down a river are truly mesmerizing. Rafeur Rahman of Bangladesh climbed a high bridge and saw hundreds of ducks apparently playing a game of follow the leader. More than 500 ducks live on the river, where the mosses and snails provide the perfect habitat. (Caters News) from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2r8mgLL

Are Democrats finally ready to unfriend Facebook and Silicon Valley?

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Barack Obama speaks as the Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, looks on at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, California. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg came to Washington a few weeks ago to absorb the wrath of a Congress angered by the way his company allowed the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica to harvest the personal data of millions of unsuspecting Facebook users. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HHV3GZ

Thousands Protest Across Spain After 5 Men Are Cleared Of Gang Rape

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Thousands of protesters flooded the streets in cities across Spain after a from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2KoGrOc

Voting in historic Lebanese election kicks off in Australia

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Voting in Lebanon's first parliamentary polls in almost a decade kicked off in Australia Sunday with thousands of people casting their ballots in the historic election. Some 12,000 members of Australia's Lebanese community are registered to vote, Lebanon's embassy in Canberra said, a week before the May 6 election that will carve out the country's political and economic trajectory. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Hzues9

Palestinian congress to convene as Abbas seeks to strengthen hand

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The parliament of the Palestine Liberation Organisation convenes for the first time in decades Monday, as ageing President Mahmud Abbas seeks to strengthen his hand ahead of the US embassy move to Jerusalem. Analysts said the three-day meeting of the Palestinian National Council (PNC) in the West Bank city of Ramallah is unlikely to produce major policy shifts, but it will elect the 18 members of the PLO's executive committee that effectively forms Abbas's cabinet. More than 100 of the 740-member body will be absent, including dozens allied to Islamists Hamas -- the largest Palestinian party behind Abbas's Fatah -- who have signed a letter opposing the meeting. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Kq1HDs

NRA Convention Bans Guns To Protect Mike Pence. Parkland Survivors' Jaws Drop.

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Guns will be barred during Vice President Mike Pence's appearance at an from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Hz9px8

Ben Affleck Teases Matt Damon With Epic Throwback Pics in Honor of #OldHeadshotDay

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Affleck may have been a day late to join in the hashtag game, but the result was well worth it! Plus, see even more celeb throwback pics in honor of the viral hashtag. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HyBGE4

'American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition

The essence of the American fair has not changed much over the past century. As the social and cultural fabric of the United States has evolved considerably, the fairs continue to draw attendance from wide swaths of the heartland, providing a place for far-flung citizens of a county or state to maintain community and celebrate elements of their culture that recall some of the most nostalgic American ideals. Pamela Littky traveled thousands of miles across the country capturing the sights of these important seasonal markers for so many communities. Idyllic portraits of farmers and rope-and-ride spectators accompany portraits and tableaux that evoke undertones of apprehension and uncertainty. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2HDflRC

1,300-Pound Great White Shark Named Hilton Spotted Near Florida Panhandle

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A Twitter-famous shark turned up in a new location on Friday -- near the from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2jgvOR9

Russian Twitter 'bots' attempted to influence election by supporting Jeremy Corbyn, investigation finds

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Russia attempted to influence the results of the general election by promoting the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn,  it has been claimed.  6,500 Russian Twitter accounts, many of which are run by internet robots known as "bots", supported Labour in the run up to last year's election, an investigation by The Sunday Times has found. The social media accounts, most of which were created in the weeks before polling day, denigrated the Conservatives and promoted Labour during key points of the campaign, according to reports.  The Twitter accounts helped Corbyn turn the Manchester Arena bombing into a campaigning point by amplifying tweets criticising May for cutting police numbers as Home Secretary, it was claimed.  Matt Hancock, the digital and culture secretary, said the revelations are "extremely concerning" and urged Twitter to act to prevent it from happening again.  Most of the social media accounts were created in the weeks before polling day, it was reported &quo

20 Stars Who Need Only a Tony to EGOT, From Julie Andrews to Kate Winslet (Photos)

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John AddisonJulie AndrewsBurt BacharachAlan BergmanMarilyn BergmanGeorge BurnsCherCommonMichael GiacchinoBrian GrazerRon HowardJames MollRandy NewmanSid RaminMartin ScorseseBarbra StreisandPeter UstinovJohn WilliamsRobin WilliamsKate Winslet from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2r7hoGx

A Week Inside a Soccer Club When the Money Runs Out

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By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2r9jaYN

A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!&

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By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rafy8E

Capitals Hold On to Early Lead, Tying Series With the Penguins

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2FqQZJd

Gary Sanchez’s Homer Gives Yankees a 9th Straight Win

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JFNIb9

A Numbers Guy Left the Front Office to Coach Prospects. Here’s What He Learned.

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By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rbG0xQ

Mets Finish April on a High Note, but Some Tinkering Remains

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By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2w33Xxo

‘King’ James Briefly Sat, and His Subjects Carried the Load

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By MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2vX1V1y

Anything Andrelton Can Do, Didi Will Try to Do Better

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2r7T1t9

James Harden’s 41 Points Lead Rockets Over Jazz

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HGYhKJ

Adam Cole Talks Pressure Of Carrying NXT After Talent Get Called Up To Main Roster

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UK Star Signs New Contract With WWE NXT

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