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Anti-lockdown protest broken up by police in London

Police made a number of arrests and issued fines as they broke up a small anti-lockdown protest in central London.




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346 new coronavirus deaths in the UK, taking total to 31,587

Another 346 people have died in the UK after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 31,587.




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Domino’s will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall

Domino's plans to start delivering pizzas using an autonomous, unmanned vehicle. The announcement is the latest example of technology companies using robots to deliver food.




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Children battling cancer can’t always express their feelings. Now a robotic duck is doing it for them.

Known as “My Special Aflac Duck,” the robot is merging play with tools that help doctors do their jobs.




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This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food

A newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry.




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A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he’s fighting for the data that could reveal the rider’s identity.

A Chicago cyclist was injured by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene. Now he's gone to court to get the city's scooter companies to turn over personal information about their riders and their history.




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Walmart has added virtual reality to its assessment of an employee’s potential

For the past few months, the nation’s largest employer has begun evaluating workers using an experimental tool: virtual reality.




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After death of YouTube star, Amazon will push for e-scooter safety warnings in the U.K.

Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, will ask electronic scooter manufacturers to make clear in their online listings that their devices cannot be used on public roads.




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The world is getting hotter. Can temperature-controlled clothing provide some relief?

Sony has introduced a new product called the Reon Pocket, which operates like a mobile air conditioner that fits inside clothing.




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Amazon’s autonomous robots have started delivering packages in a new location: Southern California

After nearly eight months of knowledge-gathering street tests and thousands of successful deliveries, Amazon has announced that its delivery robots have begun delivering packages to customers in Irvine, Calif.




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Researchers just created a robotic lens that can be controlled by the eyes

A team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego have created a soft robotic lens that responds to eye movements.




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Japanese researchers want to give granny a robotic monkey tail

Japanese researchers at Keio University have unveiled a robotic tail that has been designed to be worn by elderly people who struggle to maintain their balance.




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Meet ‘Mindar,’ the robotic Buddhist priest

A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses, one that channels ancient wisdom through the technology of the future.




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Hyundai’s solution for navigating traffic-clogged cities: Mounting an electric scooter on your car

Hyundai, one of the world’s largest automakers, is exploring adding e-scooters to their vehicles. The company has released an e-scooter prototype that is charged using electricity produced while driving.




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Cities, not rural areas, are the real Internet deserts

The “digital divide” is back in the news, with both Democratic presidential candidates and incumbent government officials promising billions to provide high-speed Internet to millions of Americans in rural areas who don’t currently have access to it at home. The digital divide, however, is not a rural problem.




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Three years ago it could barely walk. Now Atlas the humanoid robot is doing gymnastics.

Three years ago it was barely walking. Now, Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics is performing gymnastic routines that mimic professional athletes.




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Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around.

How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots.




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Caltech’s latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars

Researchers at Caltech have unveiled a complex new robot with the ability move between flight and walking on two legs. The machine unique design was inspired by birds.




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It’s never been easier to avoid walking. A cargo-carrying robot might change that.

A new robot from a Boston start-up is designed to make walking easier by carrying your belongings for you.




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This robotic hand learned to solve a Rubik’s Cube on its own — just like a human.

The goal, researchers say, was to create a robot that learns the way humans do — through trial and error. Eventually, those robots could be used to complete tasks — in a warehouse or perhaps on the surface of a new planet — with more autonomy.




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Wanted: ‘Friendly’ human face for global army of humanoid robots. Apply within.

A British firm claims it has been hired by a mysterious robotics company to find the perfect face for a new fleet of humanoid robots.




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At this Chinese hotel, the bellhops have been replaced by talking robots

Robots are showing up in more and more hotels all over the world. A Washington Post reporter's video captures what it's like to interact with one.




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Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency

Boston Dynamics began began leasing their robotic dogs to the public this year. One of their first customers: The Massachusetts State Police.




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Walmart teams with Nuro’s robot cars to deliver groceries in Houston

Walmart, the nation's largest employer, announced a partnership with Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup called this week. The two companies will begin delivering groceries to customers in Houston this year using autonomous vehicles.




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Four fantasy football quarterbacks to replace 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo

Garoppolo was forced to leave the game against the Chiefs after taking a hit in the fourth quarter.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 4: Rams won’t trouble Kirk Cousins

The Vikings will face off against the 3-0 Los Angeles Rams, which normally would trigger an automatic sit for any passing attack, but the Rams, on short rest, will be without cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters.




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The fantasy football players you need in your Week 4 lineup

Joe Flacco's the way to go if you need a quarterback this week. And yes, we know what you're thinking.




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NFL Week 4 ATS picks: The Patriots are no sure thing against the Dolphins

New England has a negative point differential heading into Week 4 for the first time since 2008.




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NFL Week 5 betting tips: Target the Ravens and Patriots

Getting a jump on early lines can give bettors added value in their wagering. Here are three teams to focus on for Week 5.




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Notre Dame joins the lead pack for College Football Playoff

With their win over the Cardinal, the Irish have elevated themselves into the top tier.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 5: Start Redskins QB Alex Smith against the Saints

Smith has lived up to expectations in 2018, completing 66 of 96 passes (career-high 69 percent) for 767 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.




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Patriots are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 5

The Patriots put their stamp back on the AFC East after throttling the Miami Dolphins 38-7 on Sunday. The Colts are next.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 6: Avoid Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Prescott's touchdown rate is down and his interception rate is up for the second straight season.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 7: Patriots' Sony Michel a smart play against the Bears

Michel will face a Chicago Bears defense that stops opposing rushers a league-low 13 percent of the time.




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College Football Playoff projections: Ohio State loss introduces a little chaos

While Clemson and Alabama appear to be locks for the postseason bracket, Ohio State's loss opens up the bottom two spots to a few different tiers of teams.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 8: Expect a slow week from the Saints' Michael Thomas

Thomas and the Saints will have to contend with a Vikings defense that has limited No. 1 receivers to an average of 53 yards per game.




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Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire is all about the passing game

A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) plus Odell Beckham Jr. (New York Giants) are among the top fantasy receivers off next week.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 9: Adrian Peterson won’t slow down against the Falcons

Six teams are on a bye this week, giving stars like Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Zach Ertz and A.J. Green the week off. Here are three players that could have big games in their stead.




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Four long shots for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races

Favorites have won 99 of 318 races (31 percent) in the Breeders’ Cup.




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College Football Playoff projections: Alabama, Clemson at the top, but don’t count out Tier 2

Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma scrambling for final spots.




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NL rookie of the year race between Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr. is impossibly tight

The Braves' Acuna appears to be a runaway winner right now, but a closer look shows Soto had a tremendous impact on the Nationals.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 10: Bench all Redskins players. Like now.

It's a bad week to own a Washington skill position player, but a great time to get Tevin Coleman and other into your lineup.




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The fantasy football players you need in your Week 12 lineup

Last Sunday, Jameis Winston started the game on the Buccaneers' bench. Here's why he needs to be in your lineup this week.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 12: Cowboys will have no trouble stopping the Redskins

Washington will be without their starting right guard, right tackle, left guard, left tackle, center and starting quarterback on Sunday, making the Dallas defense a very solid pickup.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 13: Backup running backs take center stage

If you were relying on Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette to help you this week you’re going to need a back up plan.




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The AFC’s final playoff spot is between the Colts and Ravens and no one else

Even with the Dolphins, Broncos, Bengals and Titans within striking distance, if you are hoping for a dramatic playoff push in the AFC to end the season, bad news: there won’t be any.




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Week 14 NFL betting tips: The Cowboys' potential surges while the Packers’ fades

Meanwhile there's not much value left in division title futures, with the Los Angeles Rams (-15000), New Orleans Saints (-3300) and New England Patriots (-5000) are all huge favorites to win their respective divisions.




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The fantasy football players you need in your lineup for Week 14

There are a number of players with favorable matchups this week, but none as palatable as Cowboys WR Amari Cooper.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 14: Trust Kirk Cousins over Andrew Luck, Cam Newton

Cousins's next opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, has been kind to fantasy quarterbacks of late, surrendering at least 21 fantasy points in each of the last four contests.




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Week 15 waiver wire tips: Two helpful defenses available for the fantasy football playoffs

The fantasy football regular season has come to an end but that doesn’t make the waiver wire any less important, especially if you have been streaming quarterbacks and defenses to make it this far.