#Marriott says Trump ordered cease to Cuba hotel business

“Marriott says Trump ordered cease to Cuba hotel business” The Trump administration has ordered Marriott International to wind down hotel operations in Communist-run Cuba, a company spokeswoman told Reuters, extinguishing what had been a symbol of the US-Cuban detente. Starwood Hotels, now owned by Marriott, four years ago became the first US hotel company to…

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#‘Back to the Future’ fan builds working ‘hoverboard’

“‘Back to the Future’ fan builds working ‘hoverboard’” A “Back to the Future” super-fan has fulfilled a lifetime ambition after flying his very own “hoverboard.” Brit Sam Rogers, 24, recreated a classic cinematic moment alongside a DeLorean sports car to realize his childhood dream of becoming a real-life Marty McFly. Breathtaking images show the technology…

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#Singapore plans wearable virus-tracing device for all

“Singapore plans wearable virus-tracing device for all” SINGAPORE – Singapore plans to give a wearable device that will identify people who had interacted with carriers of coronavirus to each of its 5.7 million residents, in what could become one of the most comprehensive contact-tracing efforts globally. Testing of the small devices, which can be worn…

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#’Call of Duty’ adds ‘Black Lives Matter’ message to loading screen

“#’Call of Duty’ adds ‘Black Lives Matter’ message to loading screen” “Call of Duty” is adding a new feature to its mega-popular “Modern Warfare” game: social activism. The best-selling shooting game now includes a message splashed on its loading screen with “Black Lives Matter” written in large, bold print. “Our community is hurting,” the statement,…

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