Gavin Newsom touts Biden support, dodges replacement talks

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a forceful defense of the beleaguered president Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Michigan Democrats that the 81-year-old president has the reputation and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively. Newsom’s pitch at a local Independence … Read more

Can the ‘flying piano’ transform air freight?

Image caption, Aerolane’s test plane, nicknamed the ‘flying piano’, surfs on air currents Article information Author, Michael Dempsey Role, Technology reporter 2 hours ago American start-up Aerolane is looking for the secret of surfing in the air. Geese already know how to do it. When you see them flying in a V-formation, they are surfing … Read more

Roku update enables hated motion-smoothing feature, no off button

Movies are shot at 24 frames per second, with plenty of motion blur, a centuries-old technical and artistic compromise that defines the aesthetic of cinema. The folks at TV and streaming box maker Roku know better, and have rolled out an update that adds the “missing” frames, a technique known as interpolation but more clearly … Read more

Wimbledon honours Andy Murray after doubles defeat

WIMBLEDON, England — It was a long day for Britain, as its top two female players and top two male players met earlier Thursday at Wimbledon — the No. 2s won both matches — against the backdrop of a narrow election that looks set to end 14 years of Conservative rule. Leaving all that behind, … Read more

Human plague case surfaces in Colorado

A human case of the plague has surfaced in Colorado, health officials say. There were no immediate details about the victim – including age, gender or condition – or how they contracted the potentially deadly infection. The incident was reported in Pueblo County, south of Colorado Springs, officials said. Last fall, a resident of Archuleta … Read more

Green Liquid Flows Into Miami International Airport Terminal

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A green liquid poured from the ceiling in Concourse G at Miami International Airport Thursday morning. The liquid turned out to have come from a broken pipe in the concourse, airport officials said. The liquid was not hazardous. Video from NBC Miami showed liquid seeping from the ceiling of the terminal … Read more